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Record checked November 9, 2026

Appeal deadline

November 18, 2026DSP-2026-0013

The county identifies this as the appeal deadline for the Planning Board’s conditional approval of the proposed shopping center and homes.

Case timeline

The public record for the Town Center retail plan, most recent first.

October 26, 2026
District Council waived its review
The Council voted to waive its option to review the Planning Board decision. Eligible parties retained a separate right to appeal.
Watch the Council vote
October 19, 2026
Planning Board issued its notice
The notice says the decision takes effect after 30 calendar days unless an eligible party files a written appeal or the District Council takes up the case.
Read the notice (PDF)
October 15, 2026
Board adopted the written resolution
Resolution PGCPB No. 2026-071 records the vote and sets the conditions for the site plan.
Read the approval conditions (PDF)
October 8, 2026
Planning Board voted 4–0 to approve
Four commissioners voted for approval with conditions at the public hearing. One commissioner was absent.
See the recorded vote (PDF)

From the Gazette