GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Minutes of April 22, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm at the Woods Church by President Maureen Carr-York.  Also attending were Steve Poland, Al Johnston, Jerry Pesterfield, and John Norville, Denny Stam, Dan Nataf.

Secretary’s Report:  Jerry Pesterfield presented the March Board meeting minutes for approval.  “Without objection, the minutes stand approved as submitted” unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Steve gave the Treasurers report for April (mtd) which was approved for records and audit. As of this date 44 HOA’s have paid 2008 dues.

Education:  No report

Police Relations:  No Report

Public Works:  Dan will talk to his contact regarding the possibility of paving a portion of West Benfield when they pave Benfield Blvd. at the end of May.

Shelter Group Updates: An agreement was made on the Smith property for the shelter project on Ritchie Hwy. which will provide addition space for development. The project behind Safeway is still going active with various groups forming to oppose it. Chances are that it may fall thru.  Sunrise II at Benfield and Veterans Hwy. is still moving forward after a pre-submission meeting that Al Johnston attended.

Al also discussed the Cloppman property on Sylvan Rd. in great detail. Maureen indicated that a person in Brittingham would probably step up to help monitor the activities and developments of the project.

Environmental Committee: Al discussed the positive attendance of the booth for Earth Day. Sold 25 rain barrels

Speakers for 2008:  The Board has planned suggested speakers for the remainder of the year.

Configuration of Board of Directors & Strategic Planning for 2008:  The Board discussed the makeup of the Board going forward as well as potential candidates. The Board discussed the achievements made on the 2007 goals and agreed to keep the same goals for 2008. Good progress was made on many items but more work is still needed before creating new goals.

Zoning/Legislative Matters: Al Johnston discussed various P/Z items.

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 4-22-08, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

    John R. Leopold, County Executive, confirmed as Speaker for 5-13-08

    Earth Day Exposition, St. Martins 4-18-08, AMJ-Bill 85-08 Stormwater Credits 20+ Barrels sold. Rain Garden

specification under development.

    Planning Advisory Board, 4-23-08, second meeting, GDP Special Advisory Committee-Member Al Johnston.

            Orientation, review of GDP 12 statutory "elements".  Presented: Agricultural Land Preservation,    

     HB 1273, Rework of Critical Area Commission authority. AMJ Testimony authorized by GSPC Board                 passed both Chambers, awaiting analysis, mandatory CAC review of critical area variances.

    Bill 16-08 Post-decision Procedures & Events-AHO, (Vitale-Benoit) rescind, suspend, modify for misuse-       misrepresentation. Amended 4-21-08 Resolution adopted   (Approved)

    Bill 23-08 APF Schools, Amended 4-21-08 Resolution needed.(Waiting for details)

    Bill 6-08, Impact Fees, Neall Committee report 4-21-08 Emailed to GSPC Board. 

    County Executive Budget Message, Thursday May 1, 2008 11:00AM Arundel Center

    Revision of Subdivision Article 17-2-109(a) as applied in BA 2-08A Stafford: Sketch Plan approved May 9,           2007,

without notice to Community.  Community meeting held 35 days later on June 13, 2007, 17-2-109(a) prohibits     subsequent appeal unless any sketch issue is appealed within 30 days. Resolution to support (Approved)

    Nonconforming use proposal. Resolution adopted. Zoning Administrator S. Schappert requests draft 2-20-08.

    Definition of “mistake” in zoning proposal. Resolution adopted. (Hold pending cases at Board of Appeals)

    Setbacks from B&A Trail, new construction.  Resolution adopted. Amendment to Article 17. (rewrite pending)

Administrative Hearing Officer/Board of Appeals/MDE-Corps of Engineers/Zoning Complaints:           

    747 B & A Blvd, Violation of Special Exception 3 vehicle limit-10,000 lbs limit, Warren Cooper, Zoning Enforcement     Officer 222-7446 (OSPIA).  Bill 16-08 provides new technique.

    517 B&A Blvd. Paving business operated out of N. Severna Park residence, multiple nuisances, ultimate eviction.

    BA 20-08S A. Schmidt (2007 355-V denied 2-29-08) Date pending 212 Old County Rd, addition setback, steep   slopes, buffer. (GSPC not at AHO)  (OSPIA)  GSPC policy on Delegate/Board required approval.

    BA 15-99-V (1998-353-V). Stansbury 5-1-08 5:30PM, (remand Sp App), make findings on 13 variances. (watch)

    BA 84-07-V D. VanMetre, date pending, pool-retaining wall in buffer, (Cypress Creek) (GSPC not at AHO)
    BA 2-08-A J. Stafford, 4-30-08 6:30PM, resubdivision of platted lot, (Severna Forest) Resolution adopted.

            Draft amendment to 17

    BA 3-08-A Kniseley, 5-8-08 5:30PM, resubdivision of platted lot, (North Severna Park) Resolution adopted.

    BA 10-08V (2007-401-V) 4-22-08 6:30PM, R. Williams 508 Ashbury Ln, deck setback-steep slopes (West Severna

Park) (GSPC did not participate at AHO level) Watch.

    BA 15-99V (1998-353-V) N. Stansbury, 5-1-08 5:30PM, remand-residence critical area variances, setbacks. Watch. 

    BA 19-08S (2007-405-S) Martin-Garaty, 6-12-08 5:30PM, 443 College P'way, Arnold, childcare center-not home           occupation. (APC) (GSPC not at AHO) Watch.

    BA 3-07-V BA 4-07-V, Clickner island, well, septic, steep slopes, pier w/o principal structure, (MRA, CBF) Five         Opinions 11-29-07 2+1+1, 2+1.No standing-without property within 175' and being a party before AHO.

    BA 44-07-S(withdrawn), BA 45-07-V Spectec, LLC, 12-11-07 6:30PM, expansion nonconforming 6 apartments,   321Magothy Rd (Manhattan Bch)  T/L Brian Oates, Denied 6-22-07, Closings filed, Decision delayed.

    BA 65-06-V John Barry, steep slopes, bog, Park Dr (Old Severna Park) Opinion 12-14-07 Granted 5-2.

           Appealed C 08-128617 AA 1-14-08

    BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, (Berrywood) (Berrywood

            Ridge).             SHA prior ownership-a mistake-Code issue. Deliberations 12-20-07 Granted 4-3, Notice of Opinion            delay. Communities review of State environmental issues meeting 2-5-08  

    BA 39-07-A, David Clickner, 200' pier B022.5710, Watch Only. Opinion 12-21-07, Affirmed 6-1, approved       application was legally binding. Watch      

    BA 54-07A Lindsay, 2515 Carrollton Rd (waterfront-Bill 69-07) (Annapolis Roads) Watch, Consolidated 12-20-07

.   BA 68-68-07A J. Maldonado, 1-15 6:30PM, 1051 Deep Creek Ave, nonconforming two dwellings-one lot, (APC)           Watch.  

Administrative Hearings Noted.  GSPC does not participate unless a Community Association requests it.   

    2008-108-V  K. Shaffer, 5-15-08 10:00AM 436 Maureen Ln, perfect retaining wall-buffer, steep slopes.              (Berrywood)

    2008-93-V Solomon’s Choice LLC, 5-15-08  10:30AM, Woodland Rd @ Dogwood, 44.33A-R1 to R2    (Elvaton)

Circuit Court Cases (Clerk of Court 222-1431):

Case 02-C-07-127147 North Severna Park v. Knisely & AA County filed 11-15-07, Declaratory Judgment &   Injunctive Relief, Subdivision application-violation of covenants, approving subdivision in violation of covenants.            Companion case BA 3-08-A Pre-Trial Conference-9-30-08 09:00 AM. T/L John Hubbard.

   Case 02-C-07124679 (BA 82-06A), R. Dreams, Inc(Beyerlein), 8351 Vet H'way, (Shipley's Retreat) Denied 7-0.      Appealed 8-9-07, 2-15-08 Remanded for “appropriate application of the law consistent with this opinion”.                      

   Case C-07-124287 (BA 71-06A & BA 72-06A) In the matter of The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Magothy River Association) standing Board dismissal appealed (loading ramp) (Watch only) 2-19-08 Hearing Notice Issued.       

   Case   C 08-128617 (BA 65-06-V) J. Barry, steep slopes, bog, Park Drive, (OSPIA) 4-21-08 Additional exhibits

Court of Special Appeals Cases 410 260-1450

   Case 2250 September Term 2007 Steve Curtis (Circuit Court Case C-07-120132, Bench Order Affirmed, Board of        Appeals BA 82-06-A Request for C2 in R2 zone, County Council mistake for not affirmatively considering           during rezoning) Preliminary Hearing 1-7-08 Transcript received 3-7-08, Record received 3-25-08.                 Case  No. 01077, September Term, 2006.(BA 15-99V) (1998-353) N. Stansbury, 14 variances, Remand (watch only)      

Board of Appeals Deliberation Meeting 4-24-08:

        BA 45-07-V  Spectec,, 12 month extension granted beyond P & Z, Granted 6-0, THE CAPITAL 4-17-08.  

        BA 68-68-07A J. Maldonado, nonconforming use-1920's house +1983 house built with permit same lot. Deferred.

        BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, (Berrywood)     (Berrywood Ridge). Request for C3 zoning from R5, SHA prior ownership-a mistake-Code issue. 12-20-07

Granted 4-3, Opinion pending.  

BA 11-06V, Vincent – remand C-2006-117320.AA. denial-variance-pool with less buffer than required.

BA 82-07R, Schafer/Snyder –denial of a zoning reclassification from Rl Residential to C4.

BA 66-06S, SRC 214 – denial-special exception-medical or dental clinic in RA

Pre-submission Community Meetings Calendar:

      Bertha Property, 1137 Ferber Avenue, Arnold, MD, Floristano Building, Room 101, 1-17-08 7:00PM, elimination of

            age restriction status, allow project on school waiting list. Contact Roy C. Little, (410) 266-1160 (APC)

      Newbills Delight, 651 Creek Road, 3-25-08 6:00PM Room 401, Woods Church, Modification 9558, Rec Area, Road

            facilities, Improvements.(Cypress Creek)

      Beaver Property, 346 North Dr, Library 3-24 6:00PM, existing residence-two lots (Lower Magothy Beach)

      G&H Group, LLC Property, 1050 Deep Creek Ave, Arnold, 4-21-08 6:00PM AACC Dining Hall Rm 102, Deck for         Restaurant, 34x25.

      UYZ Enterprises, Inc, Property, 17 West Earleigh Hts Rd, 4-9-08 6:00PM Library, lot line correction for lots 6-17

            Tax Map 23, Parcel 567, (Unable to identify community) Contact William Todd 410 266-1160

      Tepper-White Properties, 8601 & 8561 Veterans H’way, 4-17-08 6:00PM Fire Hqs Conference Room, Sunrise II

      Cloppman Property, pending, Sylvan Road, 2004 rezoning approved. (Brittingham) T/L ??

      White Property, Fernwood Rd, 5-7-08 6:15PM Library, 5 unit SF condo, (Severna Forest) T/L Al Johnston

Modifications per § 17-2-108. Modifications.  (Map Room, Richard Campbell x7739)

            9743 Rec Area Severndale South, Hold-pending additional information.

            9714 R-O-W width, cul-de-sac curvature, 7 specimen trees 9714 Admiral's Ridge Approved 1-16-08                                     9494 Specimen Trees Bertha Estates Pending                                                                                                    9563 Sketch, Open Space, Rec Area Carrolton Manor Lots 49-52 Pending                                                        9839 Steep Slopes Disturbance Linstead 2 Boone Trail Pending                                                                                    9139 Steep Slopes, Buffer Linstead/ Eastman/Mahon Pending                                                                                 9792 Forest clearing below conservation threshold, Private ROW Severn Acres, Lt 6, 7, 8 St. Martins Pending      9791 Forest clearing below conservation threshold St. Martins Retreat Pending                                              

            9383 Steep Slopes, Specimen tree removal, dry ground rec area Su

Subdivisions:

   1 Admiral Road, Minor-North Severna Park, S94-023 P06-80, M32P25L1, Modification-Final-T/L John Hubbard   Final Plan approved 12-20-07. GSPC Resolution to oppose adopted,                                                                        

   406 Ash Circle-Minor Severna Forest, (Stafford)  S1994-023 P2006-80, 7-18-06, Planner Karen Llanes x7458

            Final Plan approved 12-20-07.   GSPC Resolution to oppose adopted,

   Arnold Heights, Final, S1998-108 P2006-73, 3 Units Age, Lighthouse Dev, ADC H1, x7458

   Canterbury Village 324 Jones Station Rd (J. Kurpjuweit) P-2007-198, S-2005-061, 26.14 A, Koch Homes, 130 Units

            Single Family, Townhouses & Duplexes, TM 32 P 879, x7458 Sketch (APC)

   Bllarghorm-Klosterman 619 Cypress Ln  (Carrollton Manor) P 2007-179 S1996-69, .38 A, 2 units SFD, TM 31 P 38

            North Team x 7458 FINAL

  Severndale South (Truck House Rd & Benfield), (Mormon Church property) P2007-180 S1975-035, 3.5 A 10 SFD,

            Koch Associates, TM 31 P 479, Tom Burke, Planner x7458, Sketch, Modifications 9708, 9743, T/L C. Miller

  Shipley's Landing, formerly Shipley's Retreat Section 4, resubdivision 6 lots to 10. Koch Homes has withdrawn

  Wenger Property, S2003-54 P2007-216, 254 Shore Acres Rd, 3 SFU (APC) P&Zx7458
  J. Lapham Property, 11-20-07, S2007-77 P2007-228, 1396 B & A Blvd, Arnold, FINAL for 2 SFU, (APC)

  Walgreen’s Drug Store, 11-20-2007, C2007-111, 498 Ritchie H'way, Site Plan, (GSPC) P&Z x7458  Planner Bill Love

T/L Al Johnston

  Commerce Bank 10-25-07, C2007-100, 1470 Ritchie H'way, , Arnold, Site Plan P&Z x7458, (APC)651 Creek Road,

C:\gspc\agenda\agenda 4-22-08,  Al Johnston 410 647-1380 

Speakers for 2008: The Board agreed on  a tentative list of speakers for the rest of the 2008.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:  None

Next meetings:  General Meeting May 13, 2008

                           Board of Directors Meeting May 21, 2008

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Jerry Pesterfield

GSPC Board Secretary