Bayfront Advisory Commission Meeting May 21

The Bayfront Advisory Commission May meeting highlights:

• Presentation on revisions to the Short Term Rental Overlay District (only at the Oceanfront now) which will be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council.
• The commission voted 10-0 to recommend approval to the Planning Commission and the City Council of Modification of Conditions for Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay to build a previously approved parking garage on the site of the surface parking.
• The commission voted 8-2 to conditionally recommend approval to the Planning Commission and City Council the Shore Drive Condo Project (Marlin Bay). The conditions include: reduction of building height on Shore Dr. (building is already stepped down to 3 stories adjacent to the townhouses), modification of the vertical design elements to horizontal orientation to align with the Shore Dr. Design Guidelines, inclusion of a pet relief area to mitigate impact on the Pleasure House Point Natural Area, proffer against ‘unwanted uses’ of the commercial space (bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, sale of vape products) and the use of permeable materials whenever possible.
• Prior to the vote the applicant provided updated proffers which include the pet relief station and excluding unwanted uses of the commercial space. Since the applicant received the feedback only days before the meeting, the other conditions are ‘under consideration’. The Planning Commission will consider the application on June 10.
• A clarification was provided that the Shore Drive Area Properties LLC or an affiliate will own, lease and manage the commercial space.