GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

March 11, 2008

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 new members and participants.

Secretary’s Report:  Jerry Pesterfield presented the January minutes for approval.  Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted.  The Feb. meeting was canceled due to weather.

Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland

Income – Dues $1095.00, Money Market $11.78, CD interest $81.53

            Expenses –Security $0.00, Office Depot $20.06      

Balances as of 12/31/2007:

            Checking                     $2,330.15

            Money Market                        $3,772.94

            Beautification Fund    $2,453.68

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

President’s Report:  President Maureen Carr York read the list of paid member communities in good standing.

Special Guests:

Discussion on Emergency Preparedness

Staff from AAC Emergency Management Administration gave a great presentation on Emergency preparedness within the County and the tools and information available to the public. The complete presentation will be sent to everyone when it is received. The Staff is available to attend your community HOA meeting and present the program if requested. For requests and other information contact:

Cathy Welker

Exercise, Training and Community Outreach

Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management

7480 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Suite 102

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

410-222-0606 Office

443-336-4469 Cell

410-222-0690 Fax

fdwelk00@aacounty.org

Severna Park Assistance Network

Jenny Wellschlager discussed the Mission, Outlook, and Goals of SPAN. There are more members of our Community in need of assistance than we think. All of us can help in a variety of ways. For your information the food drop is located at 400 Benfield Rd., behind Our Shepherd's Lutheran Church.  It is a 1920's style home. After 2pm donations can be left on the open side porch. The full presentation and information is attached to these minute at distribution via email.

Audit Committee: John Norville reviewed the findings of the Audit Committee for year 2007. The results of the audit find GSPC “In good standing”.  John thanked John Lipman and Anne DeMajistre for their assistance. The Committee also thanked Steve Poland for his work thru out the year and for following proper procedures and guidelines. The report was approved unanimously and filed for records.

Environmental Committee:  No Report

Police Relations No Report

Public Works:  There will be a public meeting to discuss the East/West Blvd school crossing issue at the Shipleys Choice Elementary School on March 26^th at 6:oo pm.

Jumpers Hole Rd. issue was discussed at great length. There was a 2 page list of 13 options provided by the County. The GSPC started with the Board’s recommendation for support of solution “4-B option3”. This recommendation was voted down. The floor was opened to discussions and input was provided by a variety of people. When discussions concluded, “Option 5” was approved and will be submitted to the County as the position supported by the GSPC. The motion “to do nothing” that has been pending was withdrawn by the person submitting it. The option being supported would add a hiker/biker trail on the West side of Jumpers Hole Rd. There would be no significant changes to the road except for minor improvements to 3 pedestrian crossings on Jumpers Hole Rd at Retford, Yorkshire, and Kinder, new pavement markings, and add new sign school zone flasher at Yorkshire Dr.

Centennial/ASPIRE:  Maureen discussed the production of “Amelia’s Journey” with music by Londontowne Symphony orchestra. The date is June 21, 2008 at the Severna Park High School auditorium. Proceed will benefit the Severna Park Mural project.

BWI Noise Committee:  No Report

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

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 3-11-08, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

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

    Resolution 10-08, increase transfer tax from 1.0% to 1.5% 2-7-08, SUN 2-7-08 Yes, SUN 2-8-08 NO.

    Earth Day Exposition, St. Martins 4-18-08, GSPWAG & GSPCC. AMJ-Bill 85-08 Stormwater Credits

    Planning Advisory Board, 2-29-08, Capital projects. AMJ appointed to GDP Special Advisory Committee.

    HB 1273, SB 844, Rework of Critical Area Commission authority. Board Resolution to support 2-27-08

            Extended controversy at Senate hearing, Compromise on amendments announced at House hearing.

    Bill 16-08 Post-decision Procedures & Events(AHO) rescind, suspend, modify for misuse-misrepresentation 

    Bill 6-08, Impact Fees, PAB review, Work Session review, Public Hearings 2-7, 2-19, 3-17-08, Auditor            review of Drs. Nicholas & Sorenson reports,  Workforce Housing, 501(c) Orgns, grandfathering of       pending projects, Neall Advisory Committee.  Motion to defer to GSPC Board.  

    Bill 85-07 Tax Credit-Stormwater Management, (Vitale) Adopted 1-7-08, Effective 2-21-08 Residential: 10%         credit of materials and installation not to exceed $2500. (AMJ rain barrel project) Commercial: Cost of     materials and installation not to exceed $25,000.  Appplication available-List of eligibles pending.

     Bill 87-07 Master Water-Sewer 1-7-08, Severndale upgrade, Oakwood Road sewer application denied.

     Bill 90-07 Adequacy of Public Facilities-Adopted 2-19-08, Schools, Subdivisions of less than three lots.

     Jumpers Hole Road Improvement-Sidewalks, 13 Options. GSPC Board Review Report Option 4B Op3.

            DPW approves waiting until March meeting for GSPC Resolution.

     Nonconforming use proposal. Resolution adopted. 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.

    2007 355-V A. Schmidt Denied 2-29-08, 212 Old County Rd, addition setback, steep slopes, buffer. GSPC not       authorized.  (OSPIA)

    BA 15-99-V (1998-353-V)N. 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, 4-2-08 6:30PM, resubdivision of platted lot, (Severna Forest) Resolution

    BA 3-08-A Kniseley, 4-17-08?, resubdivision of platted lot, (North Severna Park) Resolution

    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, GSPC-"not a party".

    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.      

    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)       GSPC watch only,   

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

2008-2-V CDaum, 2-14-08 10:45AM, 817 Riverside Dr, Arnold, garage setback, (APC)                                              2008-1-V H. Wilkey-Clifford, 121 Berrywood Dr, 2-21-08 10:45AM, mooring pilings setbacks, (Berrywood)                                          2008-17-V W. Emrich, 123 Round Bay Rd, 3-4-08 10:45AM, Dwelling setback, steep slopes (Round Bay)                 2008-16-V Horn.Dreamcraft, 3 Edgewater Ln, 3-4-08 11:00AM, dwelling setback-steep slopes, (Round Bay)            2008-10-V D. Dawson, 275 Oak Landing Ct, 3-6-08 10:30AM, addition setback, (Fair Oaks)

2007-382-S Stonington HA, 820 Shore Acres Rd, Arnold, 3-10-08 11:15AM, pier length, setback, slips, (APC)

2008-37-V T. Barnum, 806 Creek View Rd, 4-1-08 10:15AM, portico setbacks, (Cypress Creek)

2008-50-V D, Leo, 725 Dividing Rd, 4-8-08 10:45AM, pier & pilings setback, (Manhattan Beach)

2008-16-V M. Horn-Dreamcraft Homes, 4-8-08 11:00AM, 3 Edgewater Ln, dwelling setback-steep slopes (Round Bay) 

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 ovenants.                       Companion case BA 3-08-A Approved subdivision  1-30-08 Pre-Trial Conference set for 9-30-08 09:00 AM. Attys: S. Iliff, J. Bradbard and E. Powers.  T/L John Hubbard.

   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 1-28-08 Hearing Judge Silkworth, “Court held matter sub curia” (pending)                      

  Case C-07-124287 (BA 71-06A & BA 72-06A) In the matter of The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Magothy River   Association) lack of standing Board dismissal appealed (loading ramp) (Watch only) 12-6-07 Petitioner's Motion   to Strike Exhibits is deferred for consideration by the trial judge.                                                                     Case   C 08-128617 (BA 65-06-V) J. Barry, steep slopes, bog, Park Drive, (OSPIA)

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 Record from Circuit Court due 3-7-08.  S. Iliff Cnty              Case                Case  No. 01077, September Term, 2006.(BA 15-99V) (1998-353) N. Stansbury, 14 variances (watch only)

Board of Appeals Deliberation Meeting 1-31-08:

        BA 45-07-V  Spectec, LLC, 12 month additional extension granted beyond that by P & Z, Granted 6-0

        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. Deliberations    12-20-07 Granted 4-3, Opinion pending.  

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)

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

            9735 411 College Parkway 12-6-2007, Open Space, Recreation, Sidewalks. (APC) Approved

            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 Pending                                   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                                                                               9135 Rd Imps, R-O-W Reduction Listman, John Withdrawn                                                                             9558 Sketch, Rec Area, Road Facilities/Imps Newbills Delight Disapproved                                                         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 Sullivan's Retreat Pending

            9786 Demolish/rebuild, Critical Area, Intennsely Developed Area, (Carrollton Manor) Approved w/conditions

            9720 Pay in lieu of afforestation, commercial site 1.1 A, Approved

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, Modfications 9708, 9743, T/L C. Miller

  Shipley's Landing, formerly Shipley's Retreat Section 4, resubdivision 6 lots to 10.

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

  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)

  Walgreens Drug Store, 11-20-2007, C2007-111, 498 Ritchie H'way, Site Plan, (GSPC) P&Z x7458  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,

GSPC Environment Committee 3-11-08

Severn River Commission meeting 2-7 & 3-6. Member Rubino reported that the County had submitted proposed changes to the County Critical Area Legislation to the Critical Area Commission for review.   Members Schomig and Rubino have been invited to meet with the Cheasapeake Bay Foundation's attorneys on revisions of the State Critical Area Code. Water management tool to be used in GDP. Member (Atty) J. Schomig reviewed HB 1253 Critical Area Legislation.  Navy Dairy Farm Lease signed.  Vice Chair Sally Hornor appointed to GDP Special Advisory Committee.

Magothy River Association announced that Maryland Public TV will air a one hour Critical Area special program called "Death by 1,000 cuts" on February 27 at 9 PM. MPT filmed allot of MRA activities last summer. Film crews made numerous trips onto the Magothy River and shot extended video of both Dobbins islands as well as interviews with boaters at the Dobbins island anchorage, beach and sand bar. Concept of Magothy River Marine Park which would involve the purchase of Dobbins Island (large) was presented to Anne Arundel County Delegation 2-8-07.

The Magothy River Association held its sixth annual State of the Magothy River presentation on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, The meeting featured the annual Magothy River Index (with a new format this year) and a Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail overview. Scheduled speakers:

1)   2007 Magothy River Index. Prepared by Dr. Peter Bergstrom, NOAA and MRA. (Produced each year since 2003)

2)   Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail overview - Sarah Bransom, National Park Service

3)   MRA Creek Watchers Carl Treff, MRA Volunteer Coordinator                                                                      

4)   Update on the Magothy River Oyster Plan Dick Carey, MRA Dive Coordinator/Dive Safety Officer DISPLAYS: 1. Friends of Dobbins Island  2. Bayland Consultants, Mill & Dividing Creek Study 3. Severna Park Watershed Action Group display on North Cypress Branch 4. Department of Natural Resources-Natural Resources Police Vessel Management Plan & Boating Safety 5. National Aquarium in Baltimore 6. Magothy River Land Trust  Conservation Easements in the Magothy Watershed 7. MRA Team Diver Poster: Scientific Divers of the Magothy River for Boating and Diver Safety." 8. MRA Oyster Reefs in the Magothy River 9. Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Greater Severna Park Watershed Action Group in cooperation with St. Martins in the Field Day School will be sponsoring an Earth Day Exposition, Saturday April 19, 2008 at the St. Martins in the Field campus, 375 Benfield Blvd. from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.  Exhibitors will include Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works,  Arlington Echo with rain barrels & terrapins, Master Gardeners, Bay Organics, Magothy River Association, GSPWAG, St. Martins School and GSPC.  Others to be added as time progresses. 

MPT "Weary Shoreline", aired Wednesday, February 27 at 9 p.m., explored how Maryland.s Critical Area Law enacted in 1984 to preserve sensitive Chesapeake Bay shoreline by limiting growth has instead fostered development, lawlessness and community animus through its complexity and ambiguity. The program scrutinized the impact of Critical Area violations on Chesapeake Bay water quality and its ecosystem in heavily and sparsely-populated regions The program captured violations on tape and brings both little-known and high-profile cases to light on the Nanticoke, Patuxent, Magothy, West, Rhodes and Severn Rivers. Included in the program were the controversial issues of construction in the Magothy River. Political figures interviewed include Anne Arundel County Counil Chairman Cathy Vitale, County Executive John Leopold, County Executive Janet Owens and Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler.

Community Crime Watch Meeting with AA County Police Due to the recent incidents of crime in and around  Severna Forest, the community association has arranged for the AA County Police to meet and discuss crime prevention and Community Crime Watch. The meeting will be held on Wed., Mar. 19, 7:00pm in room 401 at Woods Memorial Church.

C:\gspc\agenda\agenda 3-11-08,                    Al Johnston 410 647-1380 

Education:  No report

New Business: John Norville discussed the Anne Arundel Community College course for Community Association Leaders, etc. would be repeated, & distributed passouts at the table.

Unfinished Business: none

Next Meetings:           General Meeting

April 8, 2008 7:30 pm Community Center

Board Meeting

March 26, 2008 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jerry L. Pesterfield

GSPC V.P. and Secretary