GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

April 14, 2009

Minutes

 

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

 

Secretary’s Report:  Wes Adams distributed the March meeting minutes to the membership via email. Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted. 

 

Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland submitted the February Finance report which was read to the membership. Below are the key numbers from the report which will be filed for audit. All GSPC moneys are FDIC insured.

Income – Dues $385, Money Market $2.06, CD interest $0.00

            Account balances (as of 3/31/2008)

BB&T checking                        =  $  2,851.02

SmithBarney money market    =  $  4,558.04

SmithBarney CDs                     =  $20,000.00

Beautification Trust Fund balance (as of 3/31/2008)

BankAnnapolis                       =  $  2,461.33

Deposits (mtd) in March        =   $ 140.00

Checks outstanding (mtd)

#2146  Security                      =  $ 24.00

          New Checks                  =  $ 29.95

 

President’s Report:    Maureen Carr York introduced our guests for the evening - Delegate Tony McConkey.  .  There are 57 Communities in good standing, 2 in arrears, and 26 unpaid for 2009.

 

Special Guests:  Delegate Tony McConkey – Legislative wrap up.  Tony discussed the various aspects of the varying pieces of legislation that were enacted by the legislature this past year.  Especially the two-tier driver’s license system with respect to proof of citizenship, speed cameras, Death Penalty Repeal, Homeowners Association Standing Bill – expanded standing to HOA’s into the critical areas, Educational spending.

 

Dan Nataf – The Center for the Study of Local Issues – discussion of the role of the CSLI in the local communities, including conducting studies in the community to identify and survey problems in the communities.  Survey is on line at www.aacc.edu/csli

 

Audit Report – John Norville presented the Annual Financial Audit Report.  The Committee found that “In our opinion the GSPC financial Statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position and activities of the GSPC, and the 2008 Treasurer followed the proper procedures and processes, as determined by the best of our judgments.”

 

HOA’s please remember to file your Form 1’s.  The form is located at: https://sdatcert1.resiusa.org/certificate_net/

 

The Annual Financial Report was voted upon unanimously and accepted.  The Board would like to recognize the efforts of John Norville, Anne DeMajestre and all others involved in the audit process and commend them on a thorough accounting of GSPC finances.

 

Education Committee:  Time to contact the County Executive regarding school repairs is NOW.  Introduction of Brad Meyers as the new Chair of the Committee.

 

Environmental Committee:  See Al’s Zoning and Legislation Report

 

Police Relations: Third Shred-o-Rama, May 16th, Police Headquarters on Veterans Highway, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Discussion of the increasing gang problem and the recent drug bust.  Arrest in the rash of holiday time home invasions.  New Police captain expected to address us in September.

 

Public Works: Nothing new to report.

 

Centennial/ASPIRE:  Planning a celebration of 50th Anniversary of the GSPC.

 

BWI Noise Committee:  No Report

 

Nominating Committee:  No Report

 

Zoning/Legislation:  Presentation by Al Johnson – Discussion of Rules Changes in Board of Appeals and Brief discussion of the GDP.  Discussion of the various bills, cases, etc. concerning zoning and legislation being followed by Al Johnson.

As announced the GDP "Final Draft" is now available on the County webpage as follows:

                 http://www.aacounty.org/PlanZone/LongRange/GDP.cfm

After you get to that page, click on "Complete Document". 

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 4-14-09, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

Legislation, Planning, Zoning and Capital Projects:

     Board of Appeals Rules Hearing 1-28-09, Proposed changes presented. 

        Extended discussion by some six attorneys on the Board of Appeals being a “People’s Court”.  Significant dissent

        to Office of Law amendments.  Board Work session 2-18-09, Waiting for presentation to County Council.

    GA Network, Webpage: http://growthaction.net/#news, Coordinating Committee 2-27-09,General Meeting

          pending. 

    Planning Advisory Board, GDP Special Advisory Committee

Special Advisory Committee update 4-13-09, Final Draft scheduled release late April.  SAC comments to PAB on draft Bill; PAB conducts public hearings and provides comments to County Executive.  GDP introduced as a Bill to County Council. PAB, SAC and public provide comments at County Council Public Hearings on the Bill.  County Council considers possible amendments and adopts Bill. Effective upon County Executive signature.

   Bill 8-09 School utilization Chart, 4-6-09, Shipley’s and Severna Park Elementary are now open.

   Bill 10-09 Video Lottery Facilities, 4-2 & 4-6-9 Location at Arundel Mills. 7.5 hours of testimony.

   Bill 18-09 Towing 4-6-09, Hold

   Presentation of Budget Message, Friday 5-1-09 11:00AM, Maxwell-Raise AACounty piggyback tax and

        withdraw the Maintenance of effort waiver-CAPITAL 4-11-09.

   General Assembly Septic Bill-Critical Area, CAPITAL 4-12-09.

   Art 15 Stormwater, Art 16 Permits, Art 17 Subdivision, Art 18 Zoning, revision following GDP adoption.

 

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

  Webpage for AHO:  http://www.aacounty.org/AdminHear/Calendar.cfm, Webpage for Board of Appeals:   

       http://www.aacounty.org/BdofAppeals/Calendar.cfm

   2008-260-R P Moscker, 302 Ritchie H’way, 2.48 acres, R2 to C3, (GSPC) Denied 2-19-09 Appeal filed.

       Piecemeal rezoning application in violation of GDP Land Use Plan. Opinion on GSPC Webpage

   2009-18-V R. Pleasant, 3-17-09 10:15AM, 330 Magothy Rd, porch, garage setbacks, (Manhattan Beach)

   2009-44-S KHI Deep Creek Villas, 4-23-09 10:30AM, SE Assisted Living, Bellerive Dr. (APC) (Broad Fed)

   2009-40-V Utz Enterprises, 4-09-09 9:45AM, dwelling setbacks, 154 W. Earleigh Hts Rd. (Sabrina Pk)

   2009-21-R Forthofer Family, 4-7-09 11:00, R1 to C1, 1584 Ritchie, Arnold APC intervened with resolution,

      Piecemeal rezoning application in violation of GDP Land Use Plan. Witness Cook testified as abutting owner of a  

      mirror image of subject that he was very happy with frontage on Ritchie H’way. AMJ testified as individual.

   2009-47-V Severna Park Golf Course, 4-28-09 10:330AM, 1257 Ritchie, Arnold, perfect shed setbacks & structure           

      with netting in front yard. (APC) Planner W. Ethridge.  Refer to Board (Presumed violations?)

   2009-83-S Shelter Development 5-5-09 11:00AM Note correction, Special Exception-“Housing for the elderly of

      moderate means”. Planner R. Konowal 180 Ritchie H’way. T/L Lynnette Cloughley, President Cypress Landing

      Motion to support adopted.

   2009-63-V S. Strohecker, 5-7-09 10:15AM 9 Cedar Pt Rd, garage setbacks. Planner Fury (Linstead)

   2009-22-R Blanchfield/Gerst 5-7-09 10:45AM TM 31,Parcel 31 Jumpers Hole Rd, R5-C2, Planner J. Fury

     Piecemeal rezoning application. (Kensington)  Refer to Board

   2009-75-V J. Schnock, 5-12-09 9:30AM, 1201 Whetstone Dr, Arnold, deck setback, Planner P. Cotter. (APC)

   2009-76-V M. Janis 5-12-09 9:45AM, 641 Whittier P’way, porch addition buffer-Critical Area, (Oakleigh Forest)

   2009-72-V A. Hudyma, 5-12 10:30AM, 6 S.Ritchie H’way, Pasadena, 2d story addition setback Planner P. Cotter.

      Partner’s in Care tenant on first floor.(No community) Motion to Oppose adopted

   BA 2-09A (2008-303-V) West Haven, 4-22 & 23-09 6:30PM (watch) 280 Tolstoy Ln, path+parking,

   BA 64-08A Spectec, 2-24-09 6:30PM, 321 Magothy Road, renovating expired non-conforming use (Manhattan Beach)

      Motion to Dismiss granted 3-25-09.

   BA 22-09R P. Mosker, 6-17&18 6:30PM 302 Ritchie H’way, R2 to C3 request denied by AHO (Cattail Passage)

      Motion to support Cattail Passage adopted

Board of Appeals Deliberations 4-9-08:

   BA 78-08A Campfield (Glen Burnie) denied four apartments, found two apartments nonconforming, Code confusing.

.  BA 73-08R Mercier/Gunther(Harmans) denied OS to W1 & variance, filled in floodplain, existing building setbacks.  

 

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

  Case C-08-133214 (BA 76-06R, 20006-223R) Berrywood et al v Marketplace. Oral Argument 4-20-09

     1:30PM.New Date,  SHA prior ownership not considered by County Council-a mistake-Code issues,  

  Case C-07124679 (BA 82-06A), R. Dreams, Inc (Beyerlein), 8351 Vet H'way, (Shipley's Retreat) Denied, appealed                                                                               

 8-9-07, 2-15-08 Remanded. Board of Appeals Denied , 12-18-08, Appealed 1-14-09

  Case C-09137689 Continuation of C-07124679, 3-4-09 Notice of Appeal, Request for Hearing 3-20-09, Service?.  

 

New Business: 4th of July Celebration – anyone interested in Representing the GSPC in the Parade?  Arthritis Walk on May 16, 2008. 

 

Unfinished Business: None

 

Next Meetings:           General Meeting: May 12, 2009 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

 

Board Meeting: May 27, 2009 – Woods Memorial Library

                       

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

E. Wesley Adams

GSPC Secretary