GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

May 13, 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 distributed the April minutes on April 21 to the membership.  Time did not allow for approval at the May 13 meeting. April minutes, along with May minutes, will be submitted to the membership for approval at the June meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland did not have time to state the April Finance report at the meeting. Below are the key numbers from the report.

Income – Dues $360.00, Money Market $8.90, CD interest $81.53

            Expenses –Security $48.00,Office Depot $21.46,Rtrn chk fee $8.00          

Balances as of 12/31/2007:

            Checking                     $2,620.85

            Money Market                        $3,949.28

            Beautification Fund    $2,455.21

 

President’s Report:  President Maureen Carr York did not have time to read the list of paid member communities in good standing. The Community HOA’s below have not paid the 2008 dues as of the May 13th meeting:

Arnold Preservation Council, Harlequin, Jones CA, Jennings Road,  Lake Waterford, Magothy Forest,  Round Bay, Severna Enclave, Severn Heights, Twin Harbors

 

Special Guests:

AACounty Executive John Leopold

Mr Leopold started his comments with the state of the Counties health as being “fairly healthy”….

            Lowest unemployment in the state

            Defense contractor supporting Mt Meade

            AAA bond rating for the first time saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest

            BRAC activities which will benefit the area

Discussing the management of County growth he touched on several topics….

            Keeping South County rural

            Revitalization of older areas with existing infrastructure

            Mixed use areas in North County and around the airport

            Current work on the General Development Plan (GDP)

On the topic of schools he mentioned the County had 50% of it’s budget for schools and planned 49% for this year. As for spending vs income…the AAC budget has a 2.9% increase vs 4.7% in personal income growth. The School Board growth is 5%!? School construction with $24 million from the state and $119 million from the county for projects. He discussed construction of a new Detention Center and feasibility studies for 3 new schools which do not include Severna Park High.

When he turned the conversation over to the members for questions the primary focus and concerns related to local schools including the terrible condition of Severna Park High. When challenged from the audience he has agreed to personally visit and tour Severna Park High in the next few weeks.

 

 

 

 

AACounty Council Chairperson - Cathy Vitale

Cathy added comments from the Council’s perspective to many of the topics discussed by Mr Leopold. The most noted was the discussion around our schools. Cathy and the Council have been aggressively trying to understand and work with the process of State/County capital funding of school project. The bottom line is the county has not been requesting it’s fair share of money from the state.

 

Environmental Committee:  No Report

 

Police Relations: No Report

 

Public Works:  No Report

 

Centennial/ASPIRE:  No Report

 

BWI Noise Committee:  No Report

 

Zoning/Legislation:  Al Johnston’s report was not presented do to the lack of time.  Below you will find the detailed list of current issues he is tracking.

 

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 5-13-08, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

 

Legislation, Planning and Capital Projects:

    John R. Leopold, County Executive reviewed the 2008 Budget, Chairwoman Vitale continued the review

            identifying issues with the school construction procedures.

    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, 5-12-08, third meeting, GDP Special Advisory Committee reviewed background

papers          on the GDP 12 statutory "elements".  Discussion of public outreach for the 16 representatives of the

Small Area Plans.  Concept of a Severna Park Outreach sessions approved.  Considering computer "on line" reading assignments for homeowners in the area for the Severna Park Small Area Plan.            

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

    Bill 23-08 APF Schools, Amended 4-21-08 Resolution needed.

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

    Resolutions to amend County Charter, GSPC Board will review and present position 21-08 PAB 3 appointed by

Executive, 4 by Council; 22-08 Bills become effective unless vetoed by Executive within 10 days; 23-08 Ethics

Commission-Executive appoints 4, Council appoints 3, 24-08 Legislative Counsel authorized to certify documents; 25-08 $50,000 funds transfer must be approved by Council.   

        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. Board adopted resolution support.

Revision-Subdivision Article 17-3-204(b) Community meeting following sketch plan approval. Resolution by Board

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:           

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

    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.

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

    2008-105-V, C Cary-Thompson, 5-27-08 10:45AM, 1035 Rio Ln, dwelling setback steep slopes, (Severn Heights)

    2008-100-V, D. Miller, 5-29-08 11:15AM, 4 Luna Ln, addition setbacks, (Round Bay)

    2008-104-V, R. Risly, 6-5-08 11:00AM, 713 Shore Rd, dwelling setback, (Carrollton Manor)

    BA 19-08S, Martin-Garraty, 6-12-08 5:30PM, 443 College P'way, Arnold, Granted Child Care Center-AHO, (APC)

    BA 9-08A, T. MacBride, 6-24-08 6:30PM, 700 Cypress Road, Non Conforming Use Termination by I&P,

(Manhattan Beach)

    BA 10-08A, R. Williams, 7-17-08 5:30PM, 508 Ashbury Ln, denied variance-deck setback steep slopes,

(W. Severna Park)    

    BA 20-08S A. Schmidt (2007 355-V denied 2-29-08) 7-1-08 6:30PM 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 2-08-A J. Stafford, 4-30-08 6:30PM, resubdivision of platted lot, (Severna Forest) Resolution adopted.

    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, 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.

 

 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-8-16-08 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,appealled                                                                       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, 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 by P & Z, Granted 6-0, Opinion pending, CAPITAL 5-4-08.  

        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.  

 

Pre-submission Community Meetings Calendar:

      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.

            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 Pending

            9880 Afforestation threshold, Commerce Bank Pending

             F06-9 Floodplain, Hamerstrom Property Pending

             9853A Forest Conservation, Miller Property 2-8-08 Pending

             9792A Road Frontage, St. Martins Choice Lts 6-8 2-7-08 Pending

             9743 Rec area Severndale South, 9-27-07 Pending

             9870 Forest Conservation, Severndale South 2-21-08 Pending

             9845 Open Space, Afforestation, Rec Area, Fee in lieu, Wagner & Fenshawe Property 1-24-08 Pending

             9519A  Wetland buffer, Westhaaven Community Pool, 7-20-07 Pending

 

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

  

  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

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

(formerly Wendy's), 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 5-13-08, Al Johnston 410 647-1380 

GSPC Environment Committee 5-13-08

Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control Program 2008

   Applications available by telephone request ONLY from Michael Cantwell, Entomologist, 410 841-5700

Greater Severna Park Watershed Action Group in cooperation with St. Martins in the Field Day School held an Earth Day Exposition, Saturday April 19, 2008 at the St. Martins in the Field campus.  THE SEVERNA PARK VOICE covered the well attended event with front page coverage.  GSPC provided applications for the Stormwater Tax Credits under County Bill 85-07.

Gypsy Moth Spraying took place in Severna Park on April 30th. Specific areas in the general neighborhood of Severndale, Rivendale, Holly Point, Bluff Point, Jennings Road, Chartwood and the south St. Ives area in Chartwell were sprayed based on egg mass counts last fall.  Those communities that already have, and will have more defoliation should document the amount of defoliation as a per cent of the total foliage of a specific tree. GSPC can transmit your reports so that your community will be part of the fall 2008 survey by the Department of Forest Pest Management. THE SUN for Saturday, May 10, carried an extended article on the Maryland history of gypsy moth infestation and the efforts of the Department of Agriculture Forest Pest Management Section to suppress it.   

Magothy River Association Concert and Celebration The Nautical Wheelers will perform at Dobbins Island Anchorage on June 14, 2008 from 6pm to 9 pm. The event will honor the historic event of Captain John Smith’s exploration of the Magothy River on June 12,1608. The Magothy River Association has declared June 12th Magothy River Day! A celebration of Magothy River Day will be hosted by The Magothy River Association on FLAG DAY, Saturday, June 14, 2008. Come join in for a number of family fun activities within the protected waters of the historic Dobbins Island anchorage.

 

 

 

Education:  No report

 

New Business: none

 

Unfinished Business: none

 

Next Meetings:           General Meeting

June 10, 2008 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

 

Board Meeting

May 21, 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