August 20, 2026 City of Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission

The City of Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on August 20, 2026, focusing primarily on two major development projects. The first was an informational review of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office headquarters site development plan, proposing a 43,971 square foot building requiring annexation and consolidation of multiple parcels. No formal action was taken as the annexation was still under review. The second major topic was a public hearing on a local map amendment (LMA 2051) to overlay a compatible neighborhood zone on a residential property for a mixed-use development including 122 multi-family units and 9,100 square feet of commercial space. The commission received public comments expressing concerns about traffic, parking, density, and displacement of current residents. The commission voted to move the LMA application forward to work sessions for further detailed review and discussion. Additional updates included upcoming public hearings on zoning text amendments and infrastructure projects. The meeting concluded with approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment.