GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

Nov. 13, 2007

Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President VP Michele Rose at 7:30 pm at the Severna Park Library. Michele started the meeting with the introduction of new members, guests, and participants.

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

Treasurer’s Report:  .Steve Poland reviewed the financial report for October.

Income – Dues $70.00, Money Market $34.23, CD interest $997.26

            Expenses –Security $24.00

            Balances as of 06/30/2007:

            Checking                     $1,654.19

            Money Market                      $23,511.60

            Beautification Fund    $2,450.60

The report was approved as submitted without objection and will be filed for

President’s Report:  No report

Special Guests:  

R.Clinch representing Janet Greenip’s office

Janet Greenip- she spoke for a few minutes updating us on the status of the special session in Annapolis.

Barbara Wilson representing Del. McConkey’s office

Carla Logan representing GSP Watershed Action Group

SPEAKER:

Lt Shawn Jones (Anne Arundel County Fire Dept.) discussed fire safety and preparedness with the membership.The presentation he presented will be attached to the distribution of this report. Key Points: Smoke alarms correctly placed throughout the house and to replace batteries. In case of fire the first priority is for everyone to exit the house and to meet at a agreed to location.

Environmental Committee:  Carla Logan, GSP Watershed Action Group, discussed various legislation supporting the Bay and Watershed restorations. She requested GSPC support of the County bill being introduced by Cathy Vitale, Bill 85-07 Tax Credit-Stormwater Management, Hearing 11-19-07. This bill provides a tax credit for homeowners and business that install Environmentally Friendly Storm Water Management Practices. Mr. Al Johnston proposed a resolution of GSPC support for this Bill. The resolution was unanimously approved by the GSPC membership present.

Police Relations:   No report

Public Works:  No report and no issues presented

Centennial/ASPIRE:  ASPIRE will hold it annual dinner on Jan. 16, 2008 at Chartwell Country Club. All organizations are encouraged to nominate community leaders on the basis of sustained, positive, and visionary leadership. Send name and address of nominee, along with a description of his or her service to your organization in approx.100 words by Jan.8^th to Susan Nolte at csnolte@verizon.net. . Nominees will be honored at the dinner.

BWI Noise Committee:  No report

Zoning/Legislation:  Al Johnston reviewed the proposed amendments to 77-07 Zoning, Housing for Elderly of Moderate Means, Hearing, that were the result of the GSPC Board meeting. With minor changes the membership approved a resolution for Al to submit.

Al reviewed a variety of issues that he is tracking.  Below you will find the detailed list of current issues.

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 11-13-07, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

     General Development Plan, County webpage, GAN Forum 11-3-07 

     Bill 69-07 Zoning, Work Session 9-11-07,  Public Hearing 10-15-07

            Nonconforming use proposal. Resolution.

             Definition of “mistake” in zoning proposal. Resolution.

             Setbacks from B&A Trail, new construction.  Resolution

     Bill 76-07 Subdivision, Stormwater Management & Restoration of Tributaries Fund, Amended,

             2d hearing 11-5-07, ("Smart fund") $.015 disturbed to $.25 impervious, green roof deduction-300% penalty,           additions not replacements,                                                                                                              

     Bill 77-07 Zoning, Housing for Elderly of Moderate Means, Hearing 11-5-07 Shelter Development Cypress   Landing, Resolution

     Bill 79-07 Zoning, Private Golf Courses, Hearing 11-5-07, C in RA-R22, SE?,Parking 8/hole, Guests-20% floor.

     Bill 79-07 Zoning, Signs, Hearing 11-5-07 poles, trees, median, temporary, posting date, directional only, real estate        3/location, agricultural 90 days, recover cost for removal, $250/$500, .Bill withdrawn

     Bill 84-07 Master Plan for Water & Sewer, Hearing 11-19, PAB 11-14, Work Session 11-13,

     Bill 85-07 Tax Credit-Stormwater Management, Hearing 11-19-07, Work Session, Resolution

     Jumpers Hole Road Improvement-Sidewalks, 13 Options. GSPC Board Review Pending.

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

    BA 61-07R (2007-93-R) 11-7-07 5:30PM, R1-R5, Bay Manor Real Estate Limited Partnership 7 lots steep slopes-           mistake, Resolution filed , Withdrawn after Office of Law-Motion to Dismiss for late filing,  T/L S. Mumma

    BA 40-07-V (2007-102-V) C. Goldschmidt, 9-26 6:30PM, garage in front yard, 100 Edgewater Rd, (Round Bay)           Planner W. Ethridge, Watch only Withdrawn 8-22-07

    BA 44-07-S, BA 44-07-V (2007-45-S) Spectic, LLC, 12-11-07 6:30PM, expansion nonconforming 6apartments     321 Magothy Rd (Manhattan Bch)  T/L Brian Oates, Denied 6-22-07 Appealed 7-19-07,  Resolution filed

    BA 65-06-V John Barry, 8-14&15 6:30PM, steep slopes, bog,  Park Dr (Old Severna Park) J. Furry-Planner, T/L        R. Higgs. Granted 3-2, Opinion date extended.         

    BA 17-07-V Dreamcraft Homes(2006-395-V) 7-26-07, dwelling setback, slopes, 481 Lymington. T/L F.Galloway,            Planner: John Fury, Granted 3-2, 10-24-07 Moulden & Pruski dissent.               

    BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, 10-18 5:30PM,           Rebuttal. Closing Arguments: Petitioner 3 wks. Protestants 3wks, Petitioner Rebutal 2 wks.

            R5 to C3, T/L Adrienne Croll (Berrywood) & Judy Todd (Berrywood Ridge). SHA prior ownership-a mistake.  

    BA 51-06-V. Boyer, (2006-152-V), 12-4-07, 747 B & A Blvd, dwelling-conditions-100' bog buffer,

            (Olde Severna Park)  Recission/modification under Sec.18-16-404.                   

    BA 39-07-A, David Clickner, pier B022.5710, 10-16-07 6:30PM, Watch Only    

    BA 54-07A Lindsay 11-29-07 5:30PM 2515 Carrollton Rd (waterfront-Bill 69-07 ) (Annapolis Roads) Watch only

.   BA 66-07-A R. Posten, 12-5-07 6:30PM 192 C Severn Way, Arnold, B 02240215 pier replacement, (APC)

           Motion for Board Decision.

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

            Motion for Board Decision.

    2007-339-V W. Gerard 11-13-07 10:15AM, 132 Berrywood Dr, perfect shed setbacks (Berrywood)

    2007-343-V D. Vanmetre, 11-15-07 10:45AM, 760 Cypress Rd, pool and retaining wall setback, (Carrollton Manor?)

    2007-347-V C, Moore, 11-27-07 10:30AM, 370 Magothy Rd, dwelling setbacks & buffer, (Manhattan Beach)

    2007-351-V J. Schmidt 11--29-07 10:30AM, addition-steep slopes, 212 Old County Road, (Olde Severna Park)

    2007-368-V J McGovern 12-11-07 10:00AM, 208 Severn River Rd, 2d floor garage addition-setbacks, (Round Bay)

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

   Case C-07-120132.AA (BA 128-R) Oral Argument 10-22-07 2:30 PM, 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 2-2-07, Judge North,  ,  Bench Order Affirmed,  No written opinion planned,  Appeal to the Court

             of  Special Appeals due by 11-30-07 County Atty-Mettie Smith, Clerk of Court 222-1431

    Case C-07-124679 (BA 82-06A), R. Dreams, Inc, (Beyerlein), 8351 Veterans H'way, (Shipley's Retreat) Denied 7-0,      Appealed 8-9-07 C/Court 222-1431  1-20-08 1:30PM Judge Silkworth, County will not appear.

    Case C-07-124109 (BA 84-06V)  Miller-LeQuin (Round Bay) Granted steep slopes variance-appealed by neighbor               

    Case C-07-124287 (BA 71-06A & BA 72-06A) Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Magothy River Association, lack of       standing Board dismissal appealed (loading ramp) (Watch only). Transcript filed Hearing date pending 10-9-07

    Court of  Appeals, 2007-#37, OSPI v. Paul Gunby Jr. 11-2-07, Very Active dialog from the dias on whether a

             1931 plat and associated deed provided that riparian rights-retained by the The Severna Company. (Olde  

Severna. Park.) Attorneys: Appellant: Robert Douglas, Appellee: Andrew Baida               

Board of Appeals Deliberation Meeting: (None Scheduled)

Pre-submission Community Meetings Calendar:

     Neilson Property 11-19 6:00PM 1167 Old County Rd, Arnold Sev Pk Library, divide parcel-3 lots, (APC)

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, Final Subdivision Plan submitted.   Resolution adopted,  Robey, meeting 8-8-07.                                                                      

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

     Community Meeting 6-13-07, Final Subdivision Plan submitted.  Resolution adopted,

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

   Canterbury Village 32 Jones Station Rd (J. Kurpjuweit) P-2007-198, S-2005-061, 26.14 A, Koch Homes, 130 Units            Single Familly, Townhouses & Duplexs, TM 32 P 879,  North Team x7458 Sketch

   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

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

            Associates, TM 31 P 479, North x7458, Sketch, T/L C. Miller

C:\gspc\agenda\agenda 11-13-07                        Al Johnston 410 647-1380  

Beautification:  No Report

Nominating Committee: John Norville reported that Past-Pres. John Strange & Past Nominations Comm. Member Charlie Miller have agreed to be nominated to the 2007 Nominations Committee and to so serve if elected Nov. 13, 2007. They were approved by the membership. The Nominations Committee submitted all but one of the present slate of Officers & Directors as its Report of Nominations at Dec. 11 meet. Michele Rose has chosen to not run in 2008. All others have previously agreed to serve another term.Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor. Ballot will be prepared, & Elections will be Jan. 8, 2008, with electronic voting permitted per revised By-Laws, & as received & tabulated the Secretary.

Education:   Michele Rose reported that she had attended the Severna Park High School CAC meeting where needed improvements were discussed at length.  Mr. Dykstra, SPHS principal, noted that he would like to have the windows replaced. There was disagreement among those in attendance as to the best course to pursue regarding the aging facility.  The first School Board Nominating Commission has been appointed which consists of eleven people – five people were appointed by Governor O’Malley, one by County Executive Leopold and five by specific organizations, including the Teachers’ Association and the County Council of PTA’s.

Maureen Carr-York attended the cluster CAC meeting which includes representatives from each of the elementary schools, the middle school and the high school in the Severna Park feeder system. Each school addressed their specific needs and discussed how to work together for all of the schools. 

New Business: Dan Nataf mentioned that the latest Survey conducted by his staff was available through a link on the GSPC web site or www.aacc.edu/csli .

Unfinished Business: none

Next Meetings:           General Meeting

Dec 11, 2007 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

Board Meeting                                                                                    Nov 27, 2007 7:30 pm Woods Church

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jerry L. Pesterfield

GSPC Board Secretary