The meeting agenda included several key items for discussion and decision. A primary focus was the 2026 leadership transition, requiring the nomination and approval of a new Chair and Vice-Chair as current terms are ending. Old business involved the discussion and approval of the 2026 Environmental Commission priorities. New business covered Ald. Rob Savidge's presentation on 2026 Environmental Priorities, the timeline and way forward for the Climate Action Plan, and generating ideas for the 2026 Restoration & Stewardship Outreach Event. The meeting also addressed commission vacancies and included ongoing business such as updates from city staff regarding resiliency and development, and member discussions on future agenda items and guest suggestions.
Jan 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The meeting was a light agenda of routine business, primarily featuring a briefing from Eric Lashinsky of the planning zoning office regarding the role of planning and zoning in city affairs. The presentation focused heavily on the 'Zoning Unlocked' initiative as it relates to the historic district, discussing the city's comprehensive plan adopted in 2024 and the emphasis on neighborhood preservation. Key topics included the need for community-serving retail, concerns over short-term rentals (STRs) impacting downtown neighborhoods, and the limiting nature of the current C1A zoning code. The commission also addressed ongoing issues regarding illegal trash can placement on Prince George Street.
Jan 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Building Board Of Appeals Webvtt
The board convened with a quorum present to address administrative business, which included approving the minutes from the September 11th and October 22nd previous meetings. A key procedural decision was made to postpone the review of the Building Board of Appeals rules of procedure draft until the next meeting. The main focus of the meeting was a public hearing concerning an appeal against the Director's decision regarding application 2022-00004 (Selvin versus City of Annapolis/518 6th Street). The appellant argued that the Director's denial was based on issues related to permit integrity, misrepresentations of fact concerning height and square footage, and improper permit renewals, asserting that the board has jurisdiction to review these matters. Board members clarified that their immediate focus was procedural, specifically whether the appeal timelines were met regarding the Director's November 4th denial, distinguishing between building permit appeal jurisdiction and site design review jurisdiction, which they noted was outside their purview.
Jan 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Annapolis Planning Commission Meeting
The meeting commenced with an introduction detailing changes to the meeting schedule, noting that first Thursdays will be virtual and third Thursdays in-person. Key administrative business involved the election of new officers, as the outgoing chairman stepped down after serving two years. Diane Butler and Mr. Waldman were nominated and voted on for Vice Chair, and Alex Pine was elected as the new Chair. The commission then reviewed and approved the Annual Report, noting discrepancies in historical attendance records which were corrected. The main discussion focused on the comprehensive rezoning initiative, now branded as "Zoning Unlocked: Clear Code for a Thriving Annapolis." Staff provided a recap of Phase Two efforts, which center on open space zoning and zoning consolidation, aiming for a more intuitive zoning code that aligns with the comprehensive plan's future land use map. The team also introduced the selection of an architecture consultant, Util, to assist with form-based standards for mixed-use and residential areas.
