GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Meeting

February 10, 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:  Jerry Pesterfield distributed the January minutes to the membership via email. Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted. 

Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland submitted the January Finance report to the membership. Below are the key numbers from the report which will be filed for audit.

Income –Money Market $5.09

            Expenses –Office Depot $10.59        

Balances as of 1/31/09

            Checking                     $1,913.58

            Money Market                        $4,552.90

            Beautification Fund    $2,459.82

President’s Report:  Maureen Carr York indicated that we have 56 communities in good standing.  She acknowledged and welcomed the return of Fair Oaks HOA after being absent for a couple of years. Maureen also asked member to suggest speakers or topics that they felt were of interest to the communities.

Special Guests:  Jim Brennan – Severna Park Community Center

Jim Brennan discussed several activities planned from the next several weeks:

• On Sat. March 28^th at 7pm will be the Rock & Roll Revival Revue dance at Chartwell Country Club. The “Senior Prom” theme will feature cocktails, dinner, & dancing.
• On Feb. 18^th and 24^th from 5-7pm will be a panal discussion on how to better protect your family and assets in the current economy at the Community Center
• North Cypress Branch Watershed Action Plan update
• Project Linus Meeting on Feb. 21
• April 18^th will be a Earth Day Event
• Attached to the email with the  minutes is the full calendar of events

Dr James York – The Medical and Chirurgical Society of Maryland

Dr. York discussed the concerns of the medical community regarding the ever increasing number of patients per Dr.  in Maryland. With doctors moving into research or out of Maryland the patient/doctor ratio is increasing at an alarming rate and the insurance companies are paying less raising the co-pay for most patients. Many Dr’s are refusing new patients on Medicare. There will be a rally at the Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Feb. 18^th from 8 to 11am. to bring attention and education to this alarming issue.

Kerry York William –  The Arthritis Foundation Board

Kerry discussed the upcoming 16^th Annual Annapolis Arthritis Walk fund raiser for the Arthritis Foundation. There will be a 1k, 3k, and 5k event including dogs. The event will take place on May 16^th at Quiet Waters Park from 7:30-11am and will feature Olympic Gold Medalist, Mary Lou Retton. Register online at www.2009arthritiswalkannapolismd.kintera.org or call Kienda at (410)544-5433.

Education Committee:  No report

Environmental Committee:  No Report

Police Relations: No Report. There has been little information from the Eastern District

Public Works: The restriping of the lanes will happen when the temperature reaches a level needed for the application.

Centennial/ASPIRE:  Earl Schaffer discussed the awards dinner planned for the 25^th of Feb. at Chartwell Country Club honoring  “Community Leaders” that are nominated.

BWI Noise Committee:  No Report

Zoning/Legislation:  Al Johnston’s reported on several items he has been tracking and working on.  Below you will find the detailed list of current issues he is tracking.

GSPC Zoning/Legislation Agenda 2-10-09, Boldface=Discussion, Regular Typeface= Information Only

Legislation, Planning 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.

    GA Network, Webpage: http://growthaction.net/#news

    North Cypress Branch Restoration Project update.

    Planning Advisory Board, GDP Special Advisory Committee

         General Development: Public Forum Draft review at North County High School, 2-11-09, posted County webpage   

Based on public comment, P&Z revises Public Forum draft as a draft Bill.  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.  County Executive signs the Bill and it become effective. PowerPoint presentations on “Public Forum Draft”

GSPC Position paper for review by Delegates.    

    Bill 2-09   Roadside Stands, permitted R1 & R2, “grown on the premises” deleted. Amendments pending.

         Motion to Oppose with suggested amendments 

        Art 15 Stormwater, Art 16 Permits, Art 17 Subdivision, Art 18 Zoning, on hold until 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

 Olde Severna Park opposition to the applications for three 100’+piers across tidal wetlands in Sullivan Cove

        ending before Maryland Department of Environment.   GSPC Motion to Support 1-13-09.     

   2008-260-R P Moscker, 1-22-09, 302 Ritchie H’way, 2.48 acres, R2 to C3, (GSPC) Board voted-Oppose.

       Piecemeal rezoning application in violation of GDP Land Use Plan, side issue to forestall unfilled zoning  

       violation enforcement--Curtis case technique.

  2008-303-V West Haven Home Assn, (watch) Tolstoy Ln, path+parking, Denied 12-18-08, appealed 1-13-09.  

   BA 82-06A R. Dreams, Inc (2000-179-N) 8351 Veterans H’way, (Sunoco) remand, nonconforming   

      re-instatement Denied 12-18-08, appealed 1-14-09. (Shipley’s Retreat)

  BA 75-06R(2006-0222R), BA 76-06R(20006-0223R), Severna Park Market Center LC, (Berrywood, Berrywood

      Ridge, Berrywood South) SHA prior ownership-a mistake-Code issue. Granted 4-3, Reply Memorandum 1-16-09.

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

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

  Case C-08-133214 (BA 76-06R, 20006-223R) Berrywood et al v Marketplace. Reply Memo 1-16-09.Decision pending.

  Case C-07-127147 North Severna Park v. Knisely & AA County. Declaratory Judgment & Injunctive Relief requested, 

     Subdivision application-violation of covenants, Rugby Hall issue. Judge Davis-Loomis denied on the basis that the  

    administration of the North Severna Park Covenants did not meet the requirements of Rugby Hall.

     T/L John Hubbard. Attys: S. Iliff-County, W. Simmons- Knisely, E. Powers-N. Severna Park.

  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 4-3, 12-18-08,  Appealed 1-14-09

  Case C07124287, 12-1-08, CBF & MRA, Appeal of the Board of Appeals dismissal for lack of standing (MRA),

    Little Dobbins Island, 7 Attorneys-Argument on briefs. Chair & Executive Director, Critical Area Commission

    attended hearing. Decision pending.

Court of Special Appeals Cases 410 260-1450   

  Case 1708 Sept, Term 2008 record pending (C 08-128617, BA 65-06-V) OSPIA-J. Barry, steep slopes, bog, Park Dr.

  Case 2250 September Term 2007 Steve Curtis (Circuit Court Case C-07-120132, BA82-02A) Affirmed, Board of                           

    Appeals denial.  Request for C2 in R2 zone, County Council mistake for not affirmatively considering during     

    rezoning, Argument 10-15-08. Decision pending 1-20-09.

Pre-submission Community Meetings Calendar at: http://www.aacounty.org/LandUse/CalendarPreSub.cfm

   St. Martin’s Choice, 536-40 St. Martins Ln, 3-12-09, 6:00PM Library (Severna Forest)

   McCullough Property, 1-14-09 6:00PM Library, 625 Ocshe Rd, 2 unit condo, (Cypress Creek) E. Krause Report

MDE Water Management Administration,

   EW Ritchie Property aka Arundel Crossroads, (Owner MIDS Holdings, LLC) (Route 10 at Ritchie) application to

      MDE, Water Management Administration for Mixed Use-Commercial that impacts 2,785 sq ft wetlands, 2,750 sq ft

      pond, 65 ft intermittent stream & 17, 305 sq ft of wetland buffer. (Brittingham) GSPC FOIA granted, appointment?  

Environmental Meetings of Note:

   Magothy River Association, January 24th & 25^th, Gibson Island Country School, Rt 177 Mountain Rd.

   GSPWAG 2-5-09, April 18^th Earth Day arrangements. Progress report North Cypress Creek Restoration Project. 

C:\gspc\agenda\agenda 2-10-09, Al Johnston 410 647-1380, j202gspc@comcast.net  

New Business: Maureen discussed to events the County has asked us to share with the membership:

• On Feb 18^th the Dept. of Recreation and Parks will hold a public meeting to solicit input on the Preliminary Master Plan for a portion of the former U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm. The meeting will be held in the Arundel Senior High School auditorium, located at 1001 Annapolis Road, Gambrills, MD. From 6:30 – 9:00pm.
• Homeless Resource Day 2009 – Annapolis Middle School – March 28, 2009

John Norville asked the community representatives if any had covenants or restrictions on solar panels. If your community has any language regarding solar panels please contact him at Norville@erols.com as his community is considering writing such covenants.

Unfinished Business: None

Next Meetings:           General Meeting

March 10, 2009 7:30 pm Severna Park Library

Board Meeting

February 24, 2009 7:30 pm Woods Church                          

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jerry L. Pesterfield

GSPC V.P.