GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

June 12, 2007

Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Maureen Carr-York at 7:30 pm at the Severna Park Library.

Maureen started the meeting with the introduction of special quests, new members, and participants.

Secretary’s Report:  Jerry Pesterfield presented the May minutes for approval.  Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted. 

Treasurer’s Report:  .Steve Poland’s report for May was approved without objection as submitted.

President’s Report:  Maureen read the names of the Communities that have not paid their due at this time.

Special Guests:

Justin Ready from Sen. Janet Greenip’s office

Barbara Wilson from Del. Tony McConkey’s office

Brenda Reiber from AA County Executives office

Paul Spadaro from the Magothy River Assoc.

Speakers:  Presentation from A.A. County Waste Management team:

Robb Fish, Recycling Specialist

Rich Bowen, Landfill Manager

Molly Cannon, Community Services Program Manager  

            The group presented a great overview of the County waste management programs including the objectives of increasing recycling from 30% to 50%. There were a great number of member questions and answers.  The members have a much better understanding of the waste management program and specifically the issues with recycling in particular.                                    

Environmental Committee:  Sage Mumma reported that the North Cypress Branch project is completed and beautiful.

Paul Spadaro presented the requirements for adding oysters back to the Magothy river in a quantity needed to produce results. He demonstrated how a mass number cleans the water. He stated that the oyster restoration plan would require 250 million oysters in order to succeed with biomass.

Bylaws Committee: Dan discussed the options for bylaw changes and put the options in a condensed format for all to review. After much discussion members were asked to think about the options and discuss at the next meeting.

Police Relations:

Public Works: Dan reported that the Ritchie Hwy repaving has completed. He talked about the confusing signage from left turn North bound Rt 2 onto Rt 648 and Robinson Rd.

July 4^th Parade: Michele Rose reported that the GSPC will sell popcorn and water under a tent for the 4^th of July parade.

Centennial/ASPIRE: No report

BWI Noise Committee:

Zoning/Legislation:  Al Johnston reviewed a variety of issues that he is tracking.  Below you will find the detailed list of current issues.

The membership approved Al Johnston to prepare a letter to the County Executive supporting Severna Forest and North Severna Park in their effort to present re-subdivision of platted lots in their communities.

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

   BGE Rate Hearings,  50% increase 6-1-07 now effective.

   Fiscal 08 Anne Arundel County “struck” 6-7-07, Many changes by County Council.  Charitable Agencies issues.

Administrative Hearing Officer/Board of Appeals/MDE-Corps of Engineers/Circuit Court:

     2007-93-R College Parkway Baptist Church, et al. R1 to R5 7 lots on steep slopes, 6-7-07, T/L S. Mumma

     BA 64-06-V, Converse-Gruver, Board voted 5-0 to grant application for unmerger.  Theory: equity v.  law. No request for Office of Law participation.  Decision 4-13-07, Vote 5-1 Molden dissent as a matter of law.County will not appeal to Circuit Court.

    BA 84-06-V, Miller-LeQuin, 4-12-07, dwelling-steep slopes, Askewton Road. (Round Bay) T/L Bruce Nelson. Watch

    BA 5-07-V Herbert Mitchell 4-26-07, buffer to steep slopes (Holly Ridge) Board-take no action. Watch

     BA 82-06A, R. Dreams, Inc, (Beyerlein), 8351 Veterans Highway, 5-9-07 Postponed fr 3-29-07 (Shipley's Retreat)

            Kelly Kenny, Asst County Attorney on Consent Decree. Procedural issues. Deliberation extended Watch

    BA83-06-R M. Piera, 5-10 5:30 R2 to C3 denial, 977 Ritchie, Arnold, T/L S. Mumma GSPC Closing 6-7  Watch

    2007-102-V C. Goldschmidt, 5-15, garage in front yard, 100 Edgewater Rd, (Round Bay) Planner W. Ethridge, Watch

    2007-45-S Spectic, LLC, 5-17-07 expansion nonconforming 6apartments 321 Magothy Rd (Manhattan Bch)

             T/L Brian Oates GSPC Closing 5-27-07, Watch

    BA 65-06-V John Barry, 5-15, 5:30; 5-17, 6:30, steep slopes, Park Dr (Old Severna Park) J. Furry-Planner, T/L 

            B.Warman.          

    BA 17-07-V Dreamcraft Homes(2006-395-V) 5-23 6:30M, dwelling setback, slopes, 481Lymington. T/L Frank

Galloway John Fury Planner conference 4-17-07               

    BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, 6-19&21-07. R5 to C3,  

            T/L Adrienne Croll (Berrywood) & Judy Todd (Berrywood Ridge).

            SHA prior ownership argued as a mistake.  

    BA 51-06-V. Boyer, (2006-152-V) dwelling-conditions-100' bog buffer, (Olde Severna Park) 747 B & A Blvd, 2-1-07

             Postponed 8-22.  Recission/modification under Sec. 18-16-404.                    

    BA 88-06-A Converse Group, Postponed to 9-3-07, subdivision plat S2004-062, P2005-052, 22 Truck House Road

    BA 1-07-A Dutchship (Little Dobbins)(CBF) (MRA) Motion to Dismiss granted 4-3, 4-3-07 Watch

    BA 3-07-A, David Clickner, pier with no principal structure, excess impervious surfaces, 4-18 Postponed Land Trust purchase. Watch   

Court Cases:

    Paul Gunby Jr. v. OSPI, et al, Court of Special Appeals 2005, 1180. Community riparian rights. T/L Bryan Warman

    BA 128-R Steven Curtis, 8657 Veterans H’way, C2 request in R2 zone, County Council mistake for not affirmatively 

       considering during rezoning. Vote 5-2 to deny. Appealed to Circuit Court 2-2-07 as Case C-2007-120132.AA

       County Office of Law will appear. GSPC watch but not appear.

Board of Appeals Deliberation Meeting 4-18-07

    BA 84-06-V, Miller-LeQuin, 4-12-07 5:30PM, dwelling-steep slopes, wide of Askewton Road.(Round Bay)

Subdivisions:

   1 Admiral Drive, Minor-North Severna Park, S94-023 P06-80, M32P25L1, Modification to Final-T/L John Hubbard

      Community Meeting 6-7-07, Prepared to file Final Subdivision Plan. Resolution                                                                      

   406 Ash Circle-Minor Severna Forest, (Stafford)  S1994-023 P2006-80, 7-18-06, Planner Karen Llaanes7458

     Community Meeting 6-13-07, Prepared to file Final Subdivision Plan Resolution

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

     Michaelson subdivision-Community Meeting 8-28-06, Cypress Creek Community 4SFD Merged Lots T/L E. Krause

     Quadrangle C06-0062, 400 Jumpers Hole Rd, Residential Age Restricted 4SFD Condo Planner Bill Love x7458

     Napier Property (John Taylor), 8419 Woodland Rd, 2SFC, MS 1978-057, P 2006-91 Planner Gary Maragos x7458    

     Cattail Passage, no stormwater treatment facility-Wayne Howard telcon 7-18-06, email Jeff Torney.

     Susan McConkey, 207 Cypress Creek Road, Community Meeting 7:00PM 7-16-06, Jones Elementary School

     St. Martins Retreat "New", Final 13 Units, Cattail Assoc.  S2004-030, P2006-0055, 13 lots, Jeff Torney x7458

     Sullivan's Retreat, Nantucket North, LLC, Final 16 Age, 4-13-06, S2004-060, P 2006-0053Bill Love x7458,

     Century 21 Office Project Ritchie Highway. Gary Hoffer, Public Meeting 6-29, north of former Sunoco Station.      

Items to be discussed and noted for follow:                                                                                                    

     ANNE ARUNDEL WEEK IN REVIEW Friday's at 7pm and 10pm, Saturday's at 6am, 9am,noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm, Sunday's at 6am, 9am,noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm, Monday's at 6am, 9am,noon and 6pm, Tuesday's at 8am, 4pm and 8pm, Wednesday's at 8am, 4pm and 8pm, Thursday's at 8am, 4pm, 8pm
    Direct Constituent Service Line is (410) 222-2222   Will be answered 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

    Whitney's Landing dredging request County-caused damage. Meeting 8-30-06, T/L Denny Stamm.

Gypsy Moth spraying has taken place. Any community that has questions regarding this or how to get your community on the list can contact Al Johnston.

Beautification:  No report

Education:  Beth did a transition presentation. She is resigning as the Chair person for the Education committee. Michele Rose will Chair the committee going forward with other members on the committee. Beth has contributed a great deal over the years as Chairperson and she will be missed.

New Business: none

Old Business:  none

Next Meetings:            General Meeting

July 10, 2007 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

Board Meeting

July 25, 2007 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jerry L. Pesterfield

GSPC Board Secretary