Caroline County Planning Commission 08/27/2026

The Caroline County Planning Commission held a meeting on August 27, 2026, focusing primarily on two key zoning and development matters. The first was a rezoning request (RZ062024) by Luckstone Corporation for the Carmel Technology and Enterprise Center, proposing to rezone approximately 915 acres from rural preservation to industrial and business uses for a large industrial campus. The applicant revised the project to address community concerns by reducing the project footprint, prohibiting data centers, and adjusting transportation and buffering proffers. Despite these changes, the commission voted 3-1 to recommend denial of the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors, citing concerns about traffic impacts, water consumption, and lack of clarity on future tenants. The second matter was a special exception permit (SPEX052026) for a 199-foot monopole communication tower on a 193-acre rural preservation property. The tower aims to improve cellular coverage in a rural area and met all regulatory standards. After public comments and discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval of the tower permit to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next regular meeting for September 24, 2026.