The Upper Church Road and Sylvan Lane area of the Ellicott City Historic Area is a unique environment threatened by future infill development. Current zoning prescribes two houses per acre when the houses in this immediate area are sited on 2.5 to 20 acre lots. A recently approved subdivision plan for this area will allow 15 homes to be built on less than six acres. This intensity of infill development threatens the rural character and historic integrity of this National Register neighborhood.

PHC hopes to work with the community and with the Department of Planning and Zoning to evaluate the special needs of this landmark area.

Update
PHC fulfilled its initial goals for this site, which were to work with the community and with the Department of Planning and Zoning to evaluate the special needs of this landmark area and to explore options available to the residents.