Historic Bel Air properties have been rezoned, opening door for further development

The recent rezoning of four properties on East Broadway in Bel Air by the Board of Town Commissioners has raised fears among some residents and officials that new development there might alter the character of the town. The four properties — at addresses 43, 45, 53 and 57 East Broadway — were among 13 rezoned by the commissioners when they passed an ordinance May 2 that will take effect May 22. Colgate Investments, the Forest Hill-based parent company of Klein’s Family Markets, petitioned the commission for the zoning changes to “accommodate future growth and expansion of the Klein’s ShopRite,” according to a justification statement included in the ordinance packet.