Carroll Highlands self-storage facility

Lives next to the proposed site; urged the board to let the deferral and consultant process proceed, saying storage adds no jobs or tax base.

Described the construction zone seven yards from her house, 24 meetings attended, and asked for an evening hearing in Eldersburg if one is held.

Asked the board to leave the deferral as is, citing two packed town meetings and the Liberty Road front elevation's visual impact.

Warned that approving it invites similar projects countywide and said falling property values would undercut the budget's assumptions; made inflammatory accusations.

Gave a detailed timeline of the parcel's zoning history and deed restriction, and urged the board to leave the deferral as is.

Said her home backs to the site, described living in the building's shadow, and begged the board to keep the deferral in place.

Speaking for prospective developer Scott Cooper, argued any modification requires a public hearing first and noted the project has all agency approvals.