Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Pete Lester
Carroll County
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At a glance
- News mentions
- 0
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 1:53:47
- Avg per meeting
- 16:15
- Segments
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Voting record (32)
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Harvest Creek Final Subdivision — Chapter 155 (FX-25-0001)
Harvest Creek Final Subdivision — Chapter 156 concurrency
Carroll Highlands Self Storage Final Site Plan (S-24-0018)
Believes the C-2 zoning of the property was a mistake and approval would violate the Freedom Master Plan.
Bear Branch Solar Final Site Plan (S-25-0010)
Freedom Plan Small Area Amendment — Citizens Advisory Group resolution
Ex-officio members for Citizens Advisory Group
Approval of October 7, 2026 closed-session minutes
Westminster Annexation No. 90 — Sheriff's HQ zoning waiver
Dublin Manor Four preliminary subdivision plan (P-250065)
Patapsco Estates Section 6 preliminary plan (P-240058)
FY28-33 Community Investment Plan capital projects
Reservoir Run Retirement Village S-25-0007 — Density, Exterior Design, and Site Layout Determinations
Cited density, traffic through the 1960s neighborhood, and conflict with master plan neighborhood-character objectives.
Education Facilities Master Plan — Letter of Comment
Spring 2026 Amendment to the 2023 Water and Sewer Master Plan
Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units (HB 1466)
Special Work Session on July 15, 2026
EOTC Bachman Valley final site plan – motion to require traffic study and defer approval
EOTC Bachman Valley – motion to require fire/EMS input
Reservoir Run Retirement Village – determinations of density, exterior design, and site layout
Prefers lower density and a softer transition to the existing single-family community
Reservoir Run Retirement Village – tabling to July 8
Certification of 2025 Planning Annual Report
Great Valley Propane Concept Site Plan (S-23-0015)
Eldersburg Corporate Park Preliminary Subdivision Plan (P-24-0029)
Supported with stated concerns about traffic flow and connectivity
Water Resources Element Approval
Delete key performance indicators recommendation
He had been intent on the KPI recommendation from the economy work group.