Anyone see that new fancy subdivision in Leonardtown? "The preserve" 700k homes

[zar]

Just curious to how they developed that, I thought it was farm land and RPD zoned areas are limited to 1 home per 5 acres

Does anyone know the history and if the property started out being zoned residential?

Just curious

 

[glhs837]

Just curious to how they developed that, I thought it was farm land and RPD zoned areas are limited to 1 home per 5 acres

Does anyone know the history and if the property started out being zoned residential?

Just curious

I think you can have lots smaller than 5 acres as long as you keep the ratio up with designated undeveloped areas of the total parcel. Looking at it, they look to have kept the ratio with that, and a few lots that are 20ish acres.

 

[RoseRed]

Where is this?

 

[zar]

I think you can have lots smaller than 5 acres as long as you keep the ratio up with designated undeveloped areas of the total parcel. Looking at it, they look to have kept the ratio with that, and a few lots that are 20ish acres.

Oh cool I didn't realize they had 20 acres lots. Must be nice haha

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

If I remember correctly Leonardtown annexed that property, at the owner's request, a number of years ago. As a Targeted Growth Area with existing infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, etc.) Leonardtown, as do all municipalities and Counties, can have those properties developed at higher densities. Being a TGA also opens up state funding for schools, roads, water and sewer systems, etc.

 

[zar]

If I remember correctly Leonardtown annexed that property, at the owner's request, a number of years ago. As a Targeted Growth Area with existing infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, etc.) Leonardtown, as do all municipalities and Counties, can have those properties developed at higher densities. Being a TGA also opens up state funding for schools, roads, water and sewer systems, etc.

It's correct that they started a long time ago, I pulled up some old minutes from a leonardtown board meeting I found in the google search dated in 2008

MS. MCNEILL EXCUSED HERSELF FROM THE MAJOR SUBDIVISION #08-120-011 – THE PRESERVE AT BIG CHESTNUT, PHASE TWO. Major Subdivision #08-120-011 – The Preserve at Big Chestnut, Phase Two Mr. Berry gave an overview of 13 lots in a major subdivision stating there are no outstanding issues that would affect a decision. Ms. Guazzo asked if the APF report numbers are calculated before or after this development. Mr. Bowles stated the 107 available are calculated up to tonight therefore it would be before. Ms. Guazzo asked if parcel B is developable. Mr. Norris Jr. stated no, these are two 15 acre farmsteads. Mr. Evans made a motion in the matter of PSUB #08-120-011, Big Chestnut Subdivision, Phase 2, containing 13 of 22 lots, having accepted the staff report and having made findings pursuant to Section 30.5.5 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Criteria for Approval of a Preliminary Plan), including adequate public facilities, as described in the Director’s Report, and compliance with the annual growth policy, I move that the preliminary subdivision plan for the remaining 13 lots be approved and Mr. Chase seconded. The motion passed by a 6-0-1 vote with Ms. McNeill not voting.

http://results.stmarysmd.com/docs/PC%20111008.pdf