A public hearing will be held on Benedict Revitalization Plan on Tuesday, November 29th at 6pm EST. There have been concerns about a resort hotel or condos being built, but the Commissioners felt those fears were eliminated. The Planning Commission sent the plan to the Charles County Commissioners on August after previous public hearings on the matter drew scrutiny.
When bringing the matter up, the planning commission had concerns about the effects on traffic on MD-231. They determined there was no need for a new light to be installed. Also, a change in the zoning from a Limited Development Zone to an Intense Development Zone opens the door to expanded development as it would allow more density. The commission felt it would not actually lead to more density.
Shortly after, a motion was approved to apply for a War of 1812 Capital Grant. The grant would be for $250,000 with the county matching the funds. Those funds would go to Benedict revitalization. Benedict has great historical significance in relation to the War of 1812. Benedict is where the British landed on August 18, 1814. The British then started their march towards Washington, DC and, later, Baltimore.
All this comes as the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 approaches.
