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Hannah Gardiner, Administrative Support - 410-313-4371

Hearings are handled by the Public Service and Zoning Administration Division. All hearings are scheduled and held at the County's Temporary Offices at 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, Maryland 21045.

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Joy Levy, Administrator - 410-313-5407
Mary Smith, Administrative Support - 410-313-5407

The Board makes recommendations to the County Executive on the acquisition of agricultural land preservation easements and reviews proposals concerning land subject to an agricultural land preservation easement.

As a matter of practice, the Board meets monthly at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The meetings of the Board are open to the public. The decision of the Board is determined by a majority vote (four votes) except a recommendation to acquire an easement requires five affirmative votes.

Board Members	2010 Minutes
Sean Hough, Chairman	January Minutes
John Komsa, Vice Chairman	February Minutes
Ricky Bauer
Jim Eacker
Howie Feaga	2009 Minutes
Shirley Matlock	September Minutes
Lynn Moore	October 5 Minutes
	October 19 Minutes
	November 2 Minutes
	November 23 Minutes

The Design Advisory Panel (DAP) reviews development, redevelopment and construction projects within the US Route 1 Corridor and age restricted adult housing that requires a conditional use permit.

Purpose: To improve design compatibility with surrounding development, to promote revitalization, and to enhance property values, the DAP process encourages excellence in the project’s architecture and site design.

Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. at least 20 days prior to the scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda. Please see the calendar above for a schedule of deadlines and meeting dates.

Design Advisory Panel Members	Meeting Summaries
Phillips Engelke, Chair	September 9, 2009
Hank Alinger, Vice Chair	June 24, 2009
Phyllis Cook	December 10, 2008
Rob Hollis
Mohammad Saleem
Don Taylor

Property Posting: At least 15 calendar days before the scheduled DAP meeting, applicants must post their properties with a sign. Photographs of the posting must be sent to the DAP Executive Secretary within 3 calendar days of posting the property.

The Application deadline for HDC consideration has changed from 15 days to 22 days prior to the meeting date effective December 16, 2009. See the schedule above for meeting schedules and deadlines.

The Historic District Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. generally on the first Thursday of each month at 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. 15 days prior to the monthly meeting to be placed on the agenda.

Board Members	2009 - 2010 Minutes
Joseph Hauser, Chair	November
Samuel G. Crozier, Vice Chair	December
Eileen Tennor, Secretary	January
Lisa Badart

Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule

The Planning Board meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Additional meetings are added, if approved by the Board. Added meetings will be posted here on this site. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the Planning Board Agenda using the link above. Meetings begin at 7 pm unless otherwise posted and conclude at 10:30 pm. Additional inquiries may be made to the Recording Secretary (please see link above).

Testimony | Procedures for Testifying
Besides testifying at a public hearing or meeting, citizens may submit testimony via email at planningboard@howardcountymd.gov , or fax at 410-313-3042 or by mailing it to Planning Board c/o Department of Planning and Zoning, 8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045. Please be certain to include the case number with your testimony.

Board Members
Linda Dombrowski, Chair; Dave Grabowski, Vice Chair; Tammy CitaraManis; Paul Yelder; Josh Tzuker

Upcoming Meetings

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 PM - Ellicott 2 Room - Agenda

Public worksession begining at 6:00 PM
ZRA 126 - Harbin

Cases to be heard beginning at 7:00pm
PB 388 - Locust Chapel (SP-10-001)
ZB 1064M - Fraley
ZB 1089M - HH Land, LLC
Maple Lawn Farms, Hillside District
ZB 1085M - Kit Kat Road

Carl Balser, Executive Secretary
Roberta Jackson, Recording Secretary - (410) 313-4311

The Public Transportation Board advises the County Executive and County Administration on transportation matters, particularly the County’s local bus system, Howard Transit. The Public Transportation Board holds meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Tyson Room of the George Howard Building, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043, unless otherwise indicated. All inquiries should be made to the Department of Planning and Zoning at: 410-313-4311.

Board Members	2009 Minutes
Carol Filipczak, Chairperson	February 24
Sharonlee Vogel, Vice-Chair
Barbara Kellner
Edward Stoloff
Gloria Berthold-Larkin
Othella Rogers

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Temporary office relocated to 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, MD 21045
Department of Planning and Zoning | 3430 Court House Drive | Ellicott City, MD 21043
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Phone: 410-313-2350 | Fax: 410-313-3467