In October 2009, Baltimore County approved the development of a 22-unit housing 
development between Oakleigh Road and Perring Parkway. The “Clearwood Park” project was approved based on the underlying zoning, despite objections from neighbors who criticized the development’s impact on traffic and the character of the community.
The project was approved before my election to the County Council.
Since 2009, the developer has failed to finalize everything necessary to build the project. Our office initiated a zoning change last fall, and held a community meeting last night to solicit input from the community on what should happen next.
I have never liked this project, which would add density and traffic to a crowded, aging community. Since the project was approved, Oakleigh Elementary School has become one of the most overcrowded schools in this part of Baltimore County. The developer had the opportunity to proceed with this project, and now it is time to downzone this land to a more appropriate level.