Caroline County Planning Commission 07/23/2026

The Caroline County Planning Commission held a meeting on July 23, 2026, to discuss two major rezoning cases: the Haymount proffer amendment (RZ052024) and the Carmel Technology Enterprise Center (RZ062024). The Haymount project involves amending an existing planned mixed-use development to reduce residential units from 4,000 to 1,925, with associated infrastructure including water, sewer, roads, and community facilities. The applicant proposed cash proffers for schools instead of constructing a school on-site, and dedicated land for public safety and community amenities. Public concerns focused on traffic impacts, water resource availability, environmental preservation, and the adequacy of proffers. The commission voted to recommend denial of the Haymount rezoning to the Board of Supervisors. The Carmel Technology Enterprise Center proposal seeks rezoning of approximately 1,110 acres from rural preservation to M1 Industrial and B1 Business uses for a technology and industrial campus. The project includes significant transportation improvements, public utility service, and community contributions such as funds for career and technical education and music foundations. The applicant emphasized job creation and economic benefits, while public comments raised concerns about traffic, environmental impacts, and potential future uses like data centers. Due to timing issues with updated proffers, the commission voted to defer the Carmel Technology Enterprise Center rezoning to the next meeting for further review. Additionally, the commission discussed upcoming accessory dwelling unit ordinance changes effective July 2027. No final votes were taken on the Carmel project during this meeting.