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CITY OF ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
60 North Parke StreetAberdeen, MD 21001
Council ChambersNovember 8, 2021, 7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. OPENING PRAYER
C.1. Pastor Don Dove, Living Hope Presbyterian Church
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
D.1. Councilwoman Sandra Landbeck
E. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
F.1. October 18, 2021 Work Session
F.2. October 25, 2021 Council Meeting
G. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING - NONE
H. PRESENTATIONS
H.1. Presentation from Wallace Montgomery Consultants on City of Aberdeen 2022 ComprehensivePlan UpdateProject Roadmap.pdf
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Wallace Montgomery Presentation.pdf
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1. Ordinance No. 21-O-15, Moratorium on Building Permits, Specific Uses in the Transit OrientedDevelopment District [2nd meeting]Ordinance No. 21-O-15, Moratorium on Building Permits for Specific Uses in the TOD District.pdf
J. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 5 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council
K. LEGISLATIVE SESSION
K.1. Ordinance No. 21-O-13, Reporting Requirements for Lobbyists (For Introduction) (Sponsors:Councilman Hiob and Councilwoman Landbeck) [1st meeting]
K.2. Ordinance No. 21-O-16, TOD Economic Development Incentive Program (3) (For Introduction)(Sponsors: Councilman Hiob and Councilwoman Landbeck) [1st meeting]
K.3. Ordinance No. 21-O-17, Amendment of FY 2022 Budget (1) (For Introduction) (Sponsors:Councilman Kolligs and Mayor McGrady) [1st meeting]
L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
M. NEW BUSINESS
M.1. Preliminary Site Plan for the Fields of Aberdeen (For Approval)Site Plan.pdf
N. UPDATES FROM CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
O. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 5 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council.
P. BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Q. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Q.1. Board of Appeals Meeting, Wednesday, November 10, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.;Veterans Day Ceremony, Aberdeen Veterans Memorial Park, November 11, 11 a.m.;Council Work Session, Monday, November 15, Second Flr. Adm. Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m.;Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, November 17, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.;Regular Council Meeting, Monday, November 22, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.;Festival of Trees, Friday, December 3, Aberdeen Activity Center, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; 44th Christmas Street Celebration on December 4; Parade at 3:00 p.m.Flyer - Activities.pdf
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R. CLOSED MEETING - TBD
S. ADJOURNMENT
Under Md. Code Ann., General Provisions Article §3-305(b), all or any portion of public meetings aresubject to closure.
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CITY OF ABERDEEN ♦ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROJECT ROADMAP—NOVEMBER 3, 2021
DRAFT Project Roadmap Page 1
The City of Aberdeen Comprehensive Plan is the official long-range policy statement adopted by formal resolution of the City Council. It is an important City-wide vision that will provide direction for Aberdeen’s built, economic, and natural environment into the future. The City is required to update the Comprehensive Plan every ten years to meet State law and planning requirements. This update will be adopted in 2022 by the City Council.
This Project Roadmap recognizes the complexity of engaging the Aberdeen community in a transparent and effective way to develop the Comprehensive Plan. It contains goals to guide engagement and identifies creative methods for engaging key audiences. The work plan and project schedule present a proposed outline of how the project will progress as well as how the City intends to solicit and incorporate feedback from the public and other key audiences.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION Public engagement is a means for all people to bring their thoughts and voices to the Comprehensive Plan. It is a forum for groups and individuals to share their ideas, backgrounds, priorities, experiences, and expertise to collectively achieve a shared vision and outcome. The development of the Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity for residents, workers, and visitors to promote quality of life in the Aberdeen community in a manner that everyone can benefit from. The Project Roadmap is the vehicle for conversations that will help guide the City’s long-range policy. The Aberdeen community will assist in the creation of the Plan and the final plan will reflect that participation.
ENGAGEMENT GOALS Public engagement for the Comprehensive Plan will feature opportunities to participate in activities to gather information, interact in the process, and provide meaningful feedback through both in-person interactions and virtual participation. The City aims to achieve the following outcomes in the Comprehensive Plan engagement process:
MEANINGFUL & RELEVANT DIALOGUE: The community feels that the dialogue is meaningful and relevant to their interests and daily lives.
Focus all materials, activities, and tools on specific topics. Use key participants’ time efficiently and effectively. Connect topics to the work of the comprehensive planning consultant’s process. Clearly define the expectations, goals, and outcomes of every activity. Follow-up by connecting people to resources.
INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION: The perspectives and participation of a broad range of community members are equitably represented in the Comprehensive Plan.
Create a variety of options for key audiences to engage in the process. Share information through diverse community communication resources. Market events, materials, and tools to different age groups. Facilitate discussions and develop materials with cultural sensitivity in mind. Provide clear and comprehensive summaries of public input and share them through engagement activities,
materials, and other tools. Create opportunities for different audiences to understand each other’s various perspectives.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES: The public has the information they need to participate in ways that are appropriate to their experiences and lifestyles.
Test methods and tools to confirm they are understandable and accessible to people from a range of cultural backgrounds and with a range of abilities.
Be concise and use plain language at events and in materials and tools. Make engagement more accessible through visual examples (e.g., diagrams, charts, photographs) and develop
tools that are accessible to people with a variety of learning styles and on a variety of levels. Utilize accessible and diverse meeting spaces for public engagement events.
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CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE IMPACT: The public feels their input has been thoughtfully considered and sees their contributions reflected in the Comprehensive Plan.
Have in-person, face-to-face interactions in addition to opportunities to participate online. Build relationships with various communities through engagement interactions. Engage diverse audiences at facilitated meetings and activities. Report back on input. Engage key audiences to obtain input from their communities.
RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY USED: Government resources are used wisely and effectively.
Use objectives, methods, and tools that make the most effective use of available resources. Utilize methods that can be used in future planning processes beyond the Comprehensive Plan.
KEY AUDIENCES The City of Aberdeen intends to be as inclusive as possible in its public engagement process and has preliminarily identified key audiences that best meet the engagement goals and objectives of this plan. These are broad audience groups that will help focus engagement efforts but may not represent all interested people.
RESIDENTS. Residents—both homeowners and renters—will have different perspectives on the community. These perspectives are influenced by a number of factors including age, family status, and length of time in the community. Project notification and outreach to City residents will occur using a number of communication tools.
PROPERTY OWNERS. People who own homes or other properties encompass a wide breadth of interests depending on the type of use—residential, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use—and size of their sites.
THE GENERAL PUBLIC. The general public encompasses any residents, workers, and visitors of the City that do not identify with a particular group or organization. Outreach to this broad group may be accomplished where everyday life happens.
CITY STAFF. City staff play an extremely important role in the development of the updated Comprehensive Plan. In addition to supplying background information, reviewing project materials, and managing aspects of the overall project, staff will serve in a technical advisory capacity to give local input to conditions, vet analyses, provide information on preferred direction and scenarios, and give overall guidance to all aspects of the project work.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOMEOWNERS’ ORGANIZATIONS. These organizations represent one or more neighborhoods or subdivision within an established boundary. Most are governed by a board and run by volunteers while some are able to fund full- or part-time staff. Staff and volunteers alike work to improve the quality of life in their geographic area through organizing community events, assisting in crime prevention, representing neighborhood interests in City processes, and implementing other localized priorities. The planning team will work with these organizations to get the word out about engagement opportunities.
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. Cultural organizations are those that represent people who share one or more unique characteristics. While not all people who share a cultural characteristic may be involved with a representative organization, official cultural organizations can be an effective stakeholder to assist in engaging their members in the visioning and planning process.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. The City of Aberdeen is home to a number of business associations, including Main Street Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. Small business owners include people running brick-and-mortar businesses or entrepreneurs working from home or a co-working location. Those who own a physical business may be connected to a local business association that represents their interests. Those who work independently, without a physical storefront, likely have different goals and opinions on the City’s future and may choose to get involved during off-hours.
YOUTH & FAMILIES. A comprehensive plan for the City with a 10–20-year planning horizon is particularly relevant for youth and young families because they are most likely to be the City residents, employees, and visitors of the future.
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SENIORS & AGING POPULATION. Senior citizens may be Aberdeen residents, work full- or part-time in the City, or visit the City for cultural events or to see family and friends. Many senior residents are aging in place in homes where they raised their families, while others live in residential facilities that can take care of their daily needs. The population of seniors will continue growing with the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, so the voices and needs of seniors should be strong drivers in the engagement process. Customized outreach efforts may be required in locations where current or future seniors live or congregate.
TOURISTS & VISITORS. Tourists and visitors live in other parts of Harford County, the State of Maryland, other parts of the country, or internationally. Visitors who live within the region and attend events can be reached through those respective venues or online.
POLICY ADVOCATES. Policy advocates work toward improvements on one topic or set of related topics. These are often organizations and non-profits but can also be interested individuals. Examples of policy topics include, but are not limited to, affordable housing, multimodal transportation, resiliency, and water resources. Policy advocates may want to play an active role in the planning process but likely on their topic of choice rather than the plan as a whole.
PUBLIC AGENCIES. The City of Aberdeen works closely with other local, regional, and state governments such as Harford County, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, the State of Maryland, local watershed organizations, Harford County Public Schools, U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground, and neighboring jurisdictions. They all have a role to play in this engagement process because they support the implementation of City of Aberdeen plans and policies.
CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS. The City of Aberdeen has numerous Boards and Commissions that will play varying roles in the engagement process. The City has a few land use and development-related Boards and Commissions that will have a stronger role throughout the planning process. These Boards and Commissions have members who are appointed to assist in creating policy affecting the built environment.
WORK PLAN The Comprehensive Plan Update process has been designed in four phases: Project Kick-Off & Management, Data Collection & Analysis, Community Engagement, Plan Development.
PHASE 1—PROJECT KICK-OFF & MANAGEMENT Phase 1 will extend throughout the project’s duration and will incorporate the management of the project in addition to the following specific tasks:
PROJECT ROADMAP. A formal project timeline and work plan that identifies key tasks will be developed. The schedule of milestones will help keep the process on track.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN. Public engagement are the cornerstones of the planning process. The planning team will continue to work with the City to define the public engagement plan to ensure all desired items are addressed.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS TRACKING. A tracking and coordination system for all events, outreach, and communications is under development. The system will be regularly updated and accessible to City staff.
COORDINATION CALLS. Regular coordination calls will take place throughout the project timeline.
MILESTONE STATUS REPORTS. The planning team will provide written reports and presentations at particular milestones that include key project updates, engagement results, and pertinent decision points.
PHASE 2—DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS The planning team has started collecting and reviewing baseline information from the City, other government and stakeholder resources, and mapping. Information collected and analyzed will include historic, current, and projected data on topics that at a minimum include population, housing, employment, economic indicators, and land use. These analyses will also review growth patterns and anticipated developments, population and household projections, development capacity, water and wastewater capacity, and nutrient loading implications.
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As part of this phase, introductory meetings will be held with the City Council, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Commission to discuss the project’s scope, schedule, and process and to begin obtaining feedback on the existing plan, initiate a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis, identify key issues, and finalize plans for community engagement.
PHASE 3—COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT As mentioned previously, the engagement process will include traditional (face-to-face) and online/virtual activities to ensure meaningful, inclusive, and diverse input. The project team will develop project branding to use in outreach efforts and plan development, which will be used consistently throughout the planning process. The planning team will also conduct a community survey to assess perceptions about the City, community needs, desires for future redevelopment, historic preservation, and other key topic areas.
COMMUNICATION TOOLS. While not a complete list, the following tools will likely be utilized:
Project Website Digital & Printed Materials Branding Materials
Online & Hardcopy Survey Social Media Content Flyers
Press Releases Fact Sheets Email Updates
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS. The planning team will build on previous engagement efforts. Specific engagement events include the following:
Visioning Meetings (2) Community Event
Open House Comment Boxes
Key Stakeholder Interviews
These events may utilize a number of techniques including vision cards, sticky dot polling, questionnaires, and participatory mapping, among others. Results from these events and activities will be presented during ‘data reveal’ workshops with the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and City Council.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT. Draft and final reports on public engagement methods and results will outline the methods utilized, participation, findings, and key metrics. The final report will ultimately serve as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan.
PHASE 4—PLAN DEVELOPMENT Incorporating input and results from previous tasks, the planning team will develop a framework structure for the Comprehensive Plan and all elements will be drafted following this agreed upon framework. In addition to background components, the planning team will also identify goals, objectives, implementation strategies, and possible funding sources, based on Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, City Council, City staff, stakeholder, and public input.
The draft plan will be concise, user friendly, and will clearly communicate community objectives and policies for addressing priorities in narrative, plans, diagrams, charts, tables, and photos. Chapter element drafts will be reviewed by City staff, Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and City Council; their comments and other input will be incorporated in subsequent revisions. Once a full draft is developed and reviewed, the planning team will facilitate a public open house to present key elements, goals, and strategies. Once the official public comment period ends, the planning team will make recommendations to address comments received, incorporating those as directed, before public hearings and adoption.
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PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE The Comprehensive Plan Update process is organized into four phases that are tied to technical analyses and various methods of civic engagement, including gathering community feedback throughout the project’s duration; however, some tasks will span multiple phases. The process started in October 2021 and the draft Plan is intended to be ready for public release in August 2022. Known and anticipated dates are listed; dates yet to be determined will be updated as they are finalized. This timeline is subject to change based on additional input from the City and venue availability. Monthly topic focus areas highlight Wallace Montgomery’s intended chapter(s) of focus including relevant department/leadership/stakeholder interviews, data analysis and synthesis, and initial chapter drafting. Initial chapter drafts as well as interview recaps will be shared with City staff and revised to address internal comments prior to Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and City Council reviews and public document release. Regular coordination calls with Planning & Community Development staff will occur and milestone status reports will be provided for inclusion in appropriate meeting packets.
OCTOBER 2021 19 Staff/Consultant Project Kick-off Meeting
NOVEMBER 2021 8 City Council Project Introduction
DECEMBER 2021 8 Planning Commission Project Introduction 15 Economic Development Commission Project
Introduction 15 Community Survey Release
JANUARY 2022 TBD Visioning Workshop #1 TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
TOPIC FOCUS: CITY PROFILE
FEBRUARY 2022 TBD Visioning Workshop #2 TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s) 18 Community Survey Closes
TOPIC FOCUS: SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER RESOURCES
MARCH 2022 9 Planning Commission Data Reveal: Visioning
Workshops, Community Survey & City Profile 14 City Council Data Reveal: Visioning Workshops,
Community Survey & City Profile TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
TOPIC FOCUS: TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING
APRIL 2022 20 Economic Development Commission Work Session TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
TOPIC FOCUS: COMMUNITY FACILITIES, MINERAL RESOURCES, SOLID WASTE
MAY 2022 11 Planning Commission Work Session 23 City Council Work Session
TOPIC FOCUS: LAND USE, MUNICIPAL GROWTH
JUNE 2022 TBD Community Event TBD City Department Draft Plan Review
TOPIC FOCUS: INTRODUCTION, IMPLEMENTATION
JULY 2022 13 Planning Commission Draft Plan Review 25 City Council Draft Review
AUGUST 2022 TBD Draft Plan Public Presentation & Open House
OCTOBER 2022 12 Planning Commission Final Review, Public
Hearing & Potential Recommendation 24 City Council Final Draft Introduction
NOVEMBER 2022 14 City Council Public Hearing & Potential Adoption
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Comprehensive Plan Update
Presentation to City Council
Wallace Montgomery Introduction
November 8, 2021
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INTRODUCTION
WALLACEM O N T G O M E R Y , L L Pis a collection of over 200 passionate professionals with expertise in disciplines that converge to best impact change and make places better for people.
Asset ManagementAerial PhotogrammetryBike & Pedestrian Planning & DesignComprehensive & Transportation PlanningConstruction ManagementEnvironmental Planning & EngineeringGeographic Information SystemsHighway DesignNoise & Vibration AnalysisPark & Trail Planning & DesignSite & Building DesignTraffic Analysis & EngineeringTransit Planning & DesignUtility Planning & EngineeringWater Resources 11
PROJECT TEAM
Lauren Good, AICP
Project Manager
Ray Moravec, PE
Vice President, Planning
Nichole Davis
Planner
Angela Fleck
Planner & GIS Mapping
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WORK PLAN OVERVIEW
01. Project Kick-Off & ManagementProject Roadmap
Public Engagement & Communications Plan
Public Engagement & Communications Tracking
Coordination Calls
Milestone Status Reports
02. Data Collection & AnalysisBaseline Information Collection & Analysis
Introductory Meetings
03. Community EngagementCommunication Tools
Engagement Events
Public Engagement Report
04. Plan DevelopmentPlan Framework
Draft Chapters
Public Comment
Public Hearing & Adoption 13
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS COMMUNICATION TOOLS Visioning Meetings (2)
Community Event
Draft Plan Presentation/Open House
Comment Boxes
Key Stakeholder Interviews
Project Website
Digital & Printed Materials
Branding Materials
Online & Hardcopy Survey
Social Media Content
Flyers
Press Releases
Fact Sheets
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022TOPIC FOCUS:
Background/Data Collection
TOPIC FOCUS:
Background/Data Collection
TOPIC FOCUS:
City Profile
8 City Council Project Introduction
8 Planning Commission Project Introduction
TBD Visioning Workshop #1
15 Economic Development Commission Project Introduction
TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
15 Community Survey Release
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 2022 MARCH 2022 APRIL 2022TOPIC FOCUS: Sensitive Areas, Water Resources
TOPIC FOCUS:Transportation, Housing
TOPIC FOCUS:Community Facilities, Mineral Resources, Solid Waste
TBD Visioning Workshop #2 9 Planning Commission Data Reveal
20 Economic Development Commission Work Session
TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
14 City Council Data Reveal TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
18 Community Survey Closes TBD City Department/Stakeholder Interview(s)
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
MAY 2022 JUNE 2022 JULY 2022TOPIC FOCUS:
Land Use, Municipal Growth
TOPIC FOCUS:
Introduction, Implementation
TOPIC FOCUS:
Full Document Draft
11 Planning Commission Work Session
TBD Community Event 13 Planning Commission Draft Plan Review
23 City Council Work Session TBD City Department Draft Plan Review
25 City Council Draft Review
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
AUGUST 2022 OCTOBER 2022 NOVEMBER 2022TOPIC FOCUS: Incorporating Draft Review Comments
TOPIC FOCUS:Public Comment Period & Adoption Process
TOPIC FOCUS:Plan Adoption
TBD Draft Plan Public Presentation & Open House
12 Planning Commission Final Review; Public Hearing & Potential Recommendation
14 City Council Public Hearing & Potential Adoption
24 City Council Final Draft Introduction
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Dates will be updated as they are finalized. Proposed project schedule is subject to change
based on additional input from the City and venue availability.
Regular coordination calls with Planning & Community Development staff will occur and milestone status reports will be provided for inclusion in appropriate meeting packets.
Initial chapter drafts, interview recaps, and other project work products will be shared with City staff and revised to address internal comments prior to release to the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, City Council, or public.
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COMMISSION, BOARD & STAFF HOMEWORK
1. The City’s current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2011. How has Aberdeen changed since that time?
2. What are your top priorities or areas of concernthat you hope to see addressed in theComprehensive Plan update?
3. What do you like most/least about the currentComprehensive Plan?
4. Is there anything in the current Plan that is a“must keep?”
5. What areas does the current Plan not addressthat it should?
6. What organizations should the planning teamseek input from?
7. What are the City’s strengths, weaknesses,opportunities, and threats (SWOT Analysis)?
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN Ordinance No. 21-O-15
Date Introduced: October 26, 2021 Sponsored By: Councilman Adam M. Hiob and Councilwoman Sandra J. Landbeck Public Hearing: November 8, 2021 Amendments Adopted: Date Adopted: Date Effective: AN ORDINANCE concerning
A MORATORIUM ON BUILDING PERMITS AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 1 FOR SPECIFIC USES IN THE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT 2
DISTRICT (TOD) 3 4 FOR the purpose of establishing a moratorium on the acceptance, processing, granting 5
approvals for and issuance of building permits and Special Exceptions, by the City 6 of Aberdeen for a certain duration of time in order to enable the City to undertake 7 certain planning and plan implementation activities; providing for certain 8 exceptions to this moratorium; and generally related to a temporary moratorium on 9 the processing, granting approvals for and issuance, of certain building permit 10 approvals and Special Exception requests for medical services, medical clinics, and 11 similar medical uses. 12
13 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT: In March 2012, the City of Aberdeen adopted the 14
Aberdeen Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan and subsequently 15 implemented zoning changes, zoning map updates, and amendments to the 16 Development Code for the purpose of creating the Transit Oriented Development 17 District. The amendments included specific mixed-use regulations and a form-18 based code with a Regulating Plan for the four established transect zones or 19 subdistricts for the TOD District. The intent of the TOD District is to implement 20 and encourage the redevelopment of properties located within the established TOD 21 area. The TOD District provides specific standards necessary to promote the goals 22 and objectives of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan and the TOD Master Plan. The 23 TOD Master Plan vision brings value to the Aberdeen MARC Train Station and 24 furthers economic development activities to the district. It specifically targets three 25 distinct geographic area, Station Square, Festival Square, and Residential Square. 26 The vision builds upon the Aberdeen MARC Train Station and adds value to this 27 asset by creating a walkable, accessible, and convenient area, reinforcing small 28 town character, bringing a sense of place, creating a safe environment, and 29 providing opportunities for green space and recreation. 30
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1 The City received the distinguished Maryland Main Street designation in March 2
2020 and in conjunction with the designation has received a grant award from the 3 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The grant 4 awarded is for the purpose of conducting the Aberdeen Main Street Strategic 5 Planning, Design, and Marketing Study. The outcomes of this study may include 6 recommendations to change certain permitted uses within the TOD District to 7 support the Main Street initiative. 8
9 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 10 ABERDEEN that it deems it to be in the public interest to place a limited moratorium on 11 the processing and approval of applications and approvals for medical services, medical 12 clinics, and similar medical uses while the City undergoes its “vision” planning and 13 implementation process to determine what role these types of uses should play in the future 14 of the Aberdeen’s TOD District and designated Main Street area, and how the approval of 15 such uses should be permitted in the TOD District or other zoning districts in the City. 16 This failure to impose this brief restriction on the approval or issuance of permits for 17 medical services, medical clinics, or similar medical uses during the planning and 18 implementation period may negate or undermine the outcome of the planning process. The 19 temporary moratorium should not deny any landowner reasonable use of land during the 20 moratorium period, since land in all zoning districts may be developed and construction 21 upon for other permissible land uses that are not subjected to the temporary moratorium. 22 23
A. Subject to Paragraph B below, commencing on the effective date of this 24 Ordinance, the City of Aberdeen shall not: 25
26 1. Accept, process or approve any application for Special Exception approval 27
for medical services, medical clinics, or similar medical uses in the TOD 28 District. 29
30 2. Accept, process or approve any application, or grant any approval, for 31
building permits for medical services, medical clinics, or similar medical 32 uses in the TOD District. 33
34 B. The moratorium established by Paragraph A, above shall not apply to the 35
acceptance of applications for, processing, approval or issuance of any grading 36 permits, building permits or Board of Appeals approvals in the TOD District, 37 intended for the development or construction of: 38 39 1. Permitted uses in accordance with Appendix A Table of Use Regulations 40
provided in the Code of the City of Aberdeen, Chapter 235. Development 41 Code. 42
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C. The moratorium established by Paragraph A above shall expire without further 1 action of the City Council on Monday, January 31, 2022, unless sooner 2 terminated or extended by Resolution of the City Council. 3
4 SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF 5
THE CITY OF ABERDEEN that if any provision of this Ordinance, or the application 6 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall 7 not affect the other provisions or any other application of this Ordinance which can be 8 given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, all the provisions 9 of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. 10 11
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF 12 THE CITY OF ABERDEEN that this Ordinance shall become effective at the expiration 13 of twenty (20) calendar days after its adoption by the Council. 14
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN ____________________________________ Patrick L. McGrady, Mayor ____________________________________ Adam M. Hiob, Councilman ____________________________________ Jason W. Kolligs, Councilman ____________________________________ Sandra J. Landbeck, Councilwoman ____________________________________ Timothy W. Lindecamp, Councilman
ATTEST: SEAL:
_________________________________ Monica A. Correll, City Clerk Date ____________________________
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Aberdeen
Christmas Street
Sat, Dec. 4th
This year’s theme a “Whoville Christmas”
Activities Include
Breakfast with Santa Grace United Methodist Church
7:00 am till 11:00 am. Tickets available at the door.
Christmas Craft Fair Aberdeen Fire Department
10:00 am till 2:00 pm. Shop Unique gifts
PARADE Begins at 3:00 pm
Greet Mr. & Mrs. Clause
Street Entertainment West Bel Air Ave
Starting at 2:00 pm. Visit all the Window displays
Letters to Santa, Games & Tree Lighting Festival Park, visit with Santa, and our balloon artist, get hot chocolate and cupcakes, play
our Christmas games. Stay for our tree lighting at 7pm.
*******ALL STREET VENDORS MUST HAVE PERMITS*******
Ice Sculpture-Festival Park Immediately following the parade, watch as
Ice Labs creates a themed character.
Aberdeen High School Accapella Choir
Pavilion at Festival Park 6:30pm
Festival of Trees &
Whoville Gingerbread Houses
Aberdeen Activity Center
Have a chance to bid or purchase a fully decorated tree. Check out some great
Whoville Gingerbread House.
For more information on the activities listed above please email Vickie Horne the Main Street Coordinator at [email protected].
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