On the agenda: Frederick Planning Commission Workshop - Jun 15, 2026 — Data Center (Jun 15)

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Planning Commission Workshop




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Commissioners:

Joan Strawson, Chair
Dorothy Menelas, Vice Chair
Natasha Valencia
Ben MacShane, City Council Liaison

Staff:
Gabrielle Collard, Deputy Director for Planning
Kristina Rodreick, Division Manager of Current Planning
Jennifer Van De Griek, Administrative Assistant
Pam Reppert, City Planner III
Sherry Kelly, City Planner II
Sharon Suarez, City Planner II
Scott Waxter, Asst. City Attorney




PLANNING COMMISSION June 15, 2026 02:00 P.M. Location: City Hall - 101 North Court Street; available for viewing on Channel 99 (cable) and Channel 99 Online (cityoffrederickmd.gov/channel99)
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1.
Bowers Park and Birdseye View  PC26-97PSU, Preliminary Plat
PC26-98PSU, Preliminary Plat
Applicant: JPC Design Consortium, LLC? Case Planner: Hackman ? (NAC 5)



Workshop Summary




PC26-97PSU Preliminary Plat




PC26-98PSU Preliminary Plat




PC26-97PSU Staff Comment Letter




PC26-98PSU Staff Comment Letter







2.
Renn Quarter Parkland  PC26-103FSI, Final Site Plan
Applicant: Harris Smariga & Associates ? Case Planner: Kelly ? (NAC 12)



Workshop Summary




Modification Request




DRC Comments




EastPark Agreement to Grant SWM Easement Between City and SJP




Final Site Plan







3.
Forest Conservation Ordinance  PC24-224ZTA, Zoning Text Amendment, Section 721, Forest Conservation
Applicant: City of Frederick ? Case Planner: Collard



Workshop Summary




Draft Amendments - MARKUP




Draft Amendments - CLEAN




PC Workshop Summary 3/18/24







4.
Critical Digital Infrastructure Facility  PC25-626ZTA, Zoning Text Amendment
Applicant: McCurdy, Dean & Graditor, LLC ? Case Planner: Collard



Workshop Summary




Current Draft Ordinance




Comment Response Letter 6/1/26




Staff Comments 5/22/26




Second Submission 4/27/26




Response to 2/4/26 Staff Comments




Staff Comments 2/4/26




Initial Application 12/11/25




Public Comments to Date 6/8/26




Applicant Response to Public Comments 3/17/26




Frederick County Data Center Workgroup Final Report




Frederick Community Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan


A complete and final agenda will be available for review prior to the meeting online at www.cityoffrederickmd.gov . The meeting will be broadcast live on City Government Cable Channel 99. For information regarding the agenda, minutes, or the Public Hearing, please contact Jennifer Van De Griek at [email protected] .
Individuals requiring special accommodations, including sign language interpreters, are requested to contact Allen Etzler at [email protected] . Assistive Listening Devices are available from the meeting clerk.
The City of Frederick Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected group in employment or in the provision of services.