Council directs staff to prepare approvals for Central Branch Avenue corridor plan and SMA

Michael Calamase, project manager for the Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan, provided a shortened work-session overview and timeline, saying, "my name is Michael Calamase with the, Prince George's County Planning Department, Community Planning Division." He said the project began May 5, 2026, held a joint public hearing on June 29, closed the record July 14 and the Planning Board adopted the amendment and endorsed the SMA on Sept. 17.

Councilmembers thanked staff for their work and moved to direct staff to prepare resolutions of approval for the minor plan amendment and the SMA for Central Branch Avenue. The motions were seconded and passed by recorded roll calls ("Motion carries 6 0"). Staff indicated an anticipated council action on Oct. 13 and offered to answer questions as the council prepared any guidance to be included in the formal resolutions.