GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

September 11, 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 several new members and participants. Julie Krause is the new Delegate for Colchester. Also present was Barbara Wilson from Del. Tony McConkey’s office and Dick Clinch from Sen. Janet Greenip’s office.

 

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

 

Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland presented the August Treasurer’s report.

Income – Dues $35.00, Money Market 11.21

            Expenses –Security $24.00, Office Depot $8.62

            Balances as of 06/30/2007:

            Checking                     $1,618.39

            Money Market                        $2,471.19

            Beautification Fund    $2,450.60

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

 

President’s Report:  Maureen read the names of the HOA’s that are delinquent with the 2007 GSPC dues. Arundel Plaza, Carrollton Manor, Crain West, East Earleigh Heights, Evergreen, Fair Oaks, McKinsey Woods, Twin Harbors

 

Special Guests: Larry Sells was the quest speaker who is President of the Severna Park Athletic Boosters. Larry gave the group a vivid update on the physical conditions at the Severna Park High School. He included pictures and description of a school facility that is in very poor condition. His focus was on the buildings themselves which are to be supported and maintained by the School Board and school tax dollars. He discussed a large variety of major issues that are broken. The net was a reality that the SPHS is not getting a fair share of maintenance funds or support from the Board of Education or County Council. He encouraged all to get involved at the School Board meetings to voice concern over this issue. Other communities show up at these meeting but Severna Park has not had much participation or representation. The School Board meets the 1st Wed of the month for a daytime meeting. They meet on the 3rd Wed of the month for an evening meeting at 7:00pm.  Below is the addresses and emails of the Board of Education for communities to express their concerns.

 

 

Board of Education Members

President                     Tricia Johnson            At Large - 830 Kings Retreat Dr, Davidsonville MD 21035       tricia.johnson@aacps.org       (410) 798-0362

 

Vice President                        Enrique Melendez  Dist. 30 - 1685 Sam Ryder Rd, Arnold, MD      21012  enrique.melendez@aacps.org            (410) 626-7190

 

Board Member           Eugene            Peterson Dist. 32 - 3534 Rippling Way, Laurel, MD            20724  eugene.peterson@aacps.org   (301) 798-0364

 

Board Member           Patricia Nalley  At Large – 1927 Old Annapolis Blvd, Annapolis, MD            21409  patricia.nalley@aacps.org      (410) 757-0454

 

Board Member           Edward Carey Dist. 31 - 311 5th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225            edward.carey@aacps.org       (410) 636-1812

 

Board Member           Michael Leahy At Large - 712 Monmouth Ave, Severna Park, MD            21146  michael.leahy@aacps.org      (410) 315-8469

 

Board Member           Victor Bernson Jr. Dist. 30 A/B - 788 Marston Ct., Millersville            MD      21108  victor.bernson@aacps.org      (410) 729-0148

 

Board Member           Sage Snider  Student Mem – 945 Old County Rd., Severna Park, MD            21146  sage.snider@aacps.org           (410) 544-3941

 

Environmental Committee:  The GSP Watershed Action Group met last week. The Cypress Creek storm water management project is moving forward The project may get started in June of 2008.

 

Bylaws Committee: Dan asked for any question relating to the proposed changes that were discussed at last months meeting. He will provide a better description of the proposed changes than what was included in last months minutes. The plans are to get the changes approved by the next meeting to allow a smooth end of year election.

 

Police Relations:  No report.

 

Public Works:  Dan Nataf reported that the Benfield Sewer project is moving along as planned.  He also indicated sewer connection work that may take place a Ritchie Hwy and Cypress Creek Rd.  Concern was expressed about the storm drain grates that a aligned with the direction of the roads. This creates a hazard for bike riders. It was also requested that the restriping of Benfield Blvd be done exactly as is was prior to the construction.

 

Centennial/ASPIRE:  Earl Schaffer discussed the fund raising events planned as well as the dance that is coming up soon.

 

BWI Noise Committee:  No updates at this time

 

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

The Membership passed a Resolution to support opposition to the rezoning request in  BA 61-07R .

Larry Tom (AA County Planning and Zoning) will be our guest speaker next month.

 

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 9-11-07, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

 

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

     General Development Plan, County webpage, Mumma report. Growth Management Coalition

     Critical Area Revision, Anne Arundel County Code, 2006 Draft.  MRA ad hoc Committee. 

     Resubdivision Legislation, Erik Robey, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer 8-8-07

     Nonconforming Use amendments, Public Review by AHO instead of exparte P&Z  6,000+ uses on file,

     Curtis Amendment prohibiting rezoning application-complaint order is pending-permit applications.

     Bill 61-07, Zoning-Total Aggregate Impact-Pending subdivisions, Amended Hearing 9-17-07.

     Bill 62-07, Community Meetings, within five miles of subject site, Adopted 9-4-07

     Bill 63-07, Zoning-Signs, 5 second cycle, moving, flashing, scrolling prohibition. Defeated 5-2.

     Bill 00-07, Shelter Development-affordable housing for the elderly of moderate means Amendment.

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

     Bill 69-07 Zoning, Work Session 9-11-07, Public Hearing 10-1-07

     Larry Tom, Planning and Zoning Officer 10-9-07

 

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

    BA 611-07R (2007-93-R) 10/18/2007 5:30PM, R1-R5, Bay Manor Real Estate Limited Partnership 7 lots steep             slopes-mistake, Resolution T/L S. Mumma

    BA83-06-R M. Piera, 5-10 5:30 R2 to C3 denial by AHO, 977 Ritchie, Arnold, Deliberations Granted 5-2,  T/L S.      Mumma Decision on appeal

    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

    BA 44-07-S, BA 44-07-V (2007-45-S) Spectic, LLC, 9-27-07 5:30PM, 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. Decision pending         

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

    BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, 10-18 Rebuttal.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), 12-4-07 from 8-2-07, 747 B & A Blvd, dwelling-conditions-100' bog buffer,

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

    BA 88-06-A Converse Group, subdivision plat (S2004-062, P2005-052), 22 Truck House Rd, Settled 9-5-07

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

    BA 3-07-A, David Clickner, pier with no principal structure, excess impervious surfaces, 8-1-07, MRA &CBF    dismissed 4-3 on standing, MRA to appeal. Watch only. (GSPC has same standing issues)   

    2007-0164-S, W. McBride, 7-17-07, 706 Cypress Road, SE to expand nonconforming use, (Manhattan Beach-Watch)        Denied by AHO

   

Court Cases:

    Paul Gunby Jr. v. OSPI, et al, Court of Appeals,  2007-#37. No hearing date. (Olde Severna Park) Community         riparian rights. T/L Roy Higgs

    Case C-2007-120132.AA (BA 128-R) Oral Argument 10-22-07 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, County Office of Law will appear. GSPC watch but not appear, Judge North, County Atty-Mettie Smith 10:30AM Clerk of Court 222-1431, 260 page transcript review 9-4-07.

    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 Clerk of Court 222-1431,   Transcript pending, GSPC Aggrieved issue.

    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 dismissal appealed.  

 

Board of Appeals Deliberation Meeting 8-2-07

    BA 65-06-V John Barry, 8-14&15 6:30PM, steep slopes, bog, Park Dr (Old Severna Park) Granted 3-2 9-6-07         

       

Community Meetings:

Lane Property, subdivision 3 R lots, 1 OS lot, 118 Magothy Bridge Rd, 9-13, 6:30PM, SP Library, J. Rutter (443) 367-          0422, ext 287                                                                                                                           

Blarghorn & Klosterman Property, 6-2 lots, 619 Cypress Lane-598 Alston Place, 10-1 6:00PM, Broadneck       Library, Jeff Smith, (410) 897-9290

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 adopted

       Meeting 8-8-07 E. Robey, Assistant Chief Adm. Officer                                                                      

   406 Ash Circle-Minor Severna Forest, (Stafford)  S1994-023 P2006-80, 7-18-06, Planner Karen Llaanes74

 

Direct Constituent Service Line is (410) 222-2222   Will be answered 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

 

 

Beautification:  No report

 

Education:  Michele Rose spoke about the Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Kinder Farm Park. There is still a need for volunteers and everyone is encouraged to attend the Festival.

 

New Business: John Norville briefly discussed the GSPC Board Election process and asked for volunteers for any and all positions and committees.

Jerry Pesterfield discussed increasing the frequency of e-mails to the membership providing them with additionally information. The general feeling was positive and they would respond with comments to mail they feel is not needed.

In addition he alerted the membership that he would be e-mailing all members to validate their information on our database, especially the e-mail address.

 

Unfinished Business: none

 

Next Meetings:           General Meeting: October 9, 2007 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

 

Board Meeting: Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

                                   

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

Jerry L. Pesterfield

GSPC Board Secretary