Zoning Hearing Examiner - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
The Zoning Hearing Examiner heard application ZMA 2024-004 from NVR Inc to rezone approximately 126.16 acres at 3801 Steed Road, Clinton, Maryland from RE zone to RPD zone for The Grove At Hyde Landing development. The applicant proposes up to 300 dwelling units (2.97 units/acre) including single-family detached and attached homes. Community opposition focused on traffic impacts, density concerns, and adequacy of public benefits, while the applicant emphasized road improvements including Steed Road widening and bridge expansion as public benefits exceeding CIP requirements by approximately $1 million.
Key Decisions (1)
Rezoning Application ZMA 2024-004 for The Grove At Hyde Landing
NVR Inc seeks to rezone 126.16 acres at 3801 Steed Road, Clinton from RE zone to RPD zone to allow up to 300 dwelling units at 2.97 units per acre. Planning Board previously recommended approval with conditions. The Zoning Hearing Examiner heard testimony and will issue a recommendation to the District Council.
Zoning Changes (1)
3801 Steed Road, Clinton, Maryland (South Side of Steed Road)
NVR Inc
Development Activity (2)
The Grove At Hyde Landing
Up to 300 dwelling units on 126.16 acres at 2.97 units per acre. Mix of single-family detached and attached (townhouse) units organized in three development pods (A, B, C). Pod B fronts Steed Road with single-family detached, Pod A is central with townhouses, Pod C has larger lot single-family detached. Approximately 44 acres of development area with over 50 acres preserved for Stream Valley and environmental features.
Hyde Landing
Approximately 1,288 dwelling units previously approved. Includes residential uses, solar pods, and extensive preservation of natural features. Will construct second through lane along Steed Road from property to Route 223 and major intersection improvements at Steed Road and Piscataway Road (MD 223).
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
NVR Inc (Ryan Homes) holds 25-35% market share in Prince George's County and has been building there since 1978, indicating strong sustained demand for new residential construction.
Infrastructure
South County roadway improvements CIP is 100% developer-funded with no public money allocated, indicating infrastructure improvements in this area depend entirely on private development.
Housing Demand
Applicant emphasized addressing housing crisis through variety of housing types including townhouses and single-family homes at various price points accessible to first-time homebuyers.
Sentiment
Community opposition from predominantly African American neighborhood expressed concerns about property values, neighborhood character changes, and trust issues with developer who originally built their homes.
Infrastructure
BK Miller intersection at MD 223/Brandywine Road identified as one of the worst operating intersections in the county with zero road improvements in 30+ years, now subject to CIP improvement project.