Town of Trappe, MD Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2004
7:30 pm.
Trappe Town Hall
The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was opened
by Chairperson Edgar Harrison and called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission members present were Mr. Don English, Mr.
Don Haring, and Mr. Jerry Adams.
Chairperson Harrison asked for a motion to approve the May
minutes. Mr. Don English made a motion to approve the May
minutes.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Don Haring. All were in favor with
an Aye.
PERMITS ISSUED:
- T-19-04 Roy Augustine, Jr. 29220 Maple Ave.
Storage Shed
PERMITS PENDING:
- T-17-04 James & Renee Jeffries 3849 Marvel Drive
2 story garage
- T-18-04 Gisela Ritter 3847 Harrison Circle 6 Ft.
fence -Carport 12x20 Moving Shed
OLD BUSINESS:
AMENDMENT TO VILLAGE OVERLAY:
Chairperson Harrison asked Attorney Booth to present the
amendment to the Village Overlay Zone. Attorney Booth stated
that the Planning Commission had recommended that she and Mr.
Hall review the Village Redevelopment Area that will be
contained in the Village Overlay Zone which would permit some
non residential uses by special exemption. The Planning
Commission came up with a list of properties that were to be
in this area and a list of special exemption uses. Those
additions were incorporated in the exisiting Village Overlay
Zone that would incorporate Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance.
We reviewed these changes at the last meeting which were
relatively minor. Mr. Hall has put together a power point
presentation so that everyone could see on screen just where
we are going with this and where we have been and where we
are now.
Mr. Hall made his power point presentation with the project
goal of creating a Village Center which encourages mixed,
residential and commercial uses.
We are here tonight to see if the Planning Commission wants
to make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Hall had taken
pictures of the houses on Maple and Main for everyone to view.
He described every area that he had labeled and marked for the
commercial area. I have taken the most significant amendments
and outlined in red, and you will see that they are really tied
to the Village Overlay Zone Concept within the Village Overlay
Zone. Village Redevelopment keeps referring back to the village
overlay. Mr. Hall continued talking about how the sub-area
will have to comply with the objectives of the Village Overlay
Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
We are here tonight to see if the Planning Commission wants to
recommend to the Town Council. Mr. Hall stated that it is my
recommendation that we pass it on.
Chairperson Harrison was very impressed with the presentation.
Mr. Adams stated that he thought it was wonderful and suggested
that we make sure the public has a chance to say something if
they have any concerns.
Mrs. Sharon Booze was concerned over the traffic in town with
the changes.
She felt that we needed a police department. The big trucks
going through town shook the old houses. Mr. Hall asked her to
discuss her concerns with him at a later date and he
acknowledged that Mrs. Booze had a valid point. He said the
Town should study potential traffic calming methods to address
safety on Main Street.
Mr. Henry Outten asked if when they were doing the rezoning,
would his property be zoned just residential since now it was
half commercial and half residential.
Chairperson Harrison said that in the overlay it would be one
or the other. We will draw boundaries of this zone by parcel;
we have not made any corrections to the underlined C-1 or R-1.
The only difference is if you are in the sub area you will have
to apply for a special exception for some limited commercial
activity.
Motion was made by Mr. English to send the Amendment of the
Village Redevelopment Area to the Council with favorable
recommendation for passage. Motion was seconded by Mr. Adams.
Vote: All were in favor with Aye.
ANNEXATION PETITION MICHAEL LYONS PROPERTY:
Attorney Booth said that we have been working with Mr. Lyons
with this annexation petition for well over a year. The
annexation petition was introduced at the last Town Council
Meeting. The property does not include parcel 3 which is the
9.106 acres, it is just the big parcel. The Town Council
introduced the resolution and scheduled a public hearing on July
26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Trappe Fire Hall.
The sole reason that we have come before you tonight is to make
a recommendation to Town Council, if the annexation is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It is within the growth
area of the town and should be a part of the PN district which
the Town Council has adopted. Ms. Lyons and the Schwaninger
property will not be a part of the annexation. The State Law
requires that a property be contiguous to a town boundary and
share a common boundary line. The annexation does legally
comply with State Law. The Town Council at their meeting
requested that we have had discussions with the school board
about bringing White Marsh School in town. There is only one
petition before you now and the school may or may not come in.
It is really before you to see if it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Joe Stevens attorney spoke on behalf of his clients Mr.
Bob Karens and Michael Lyons. Mr. Karens is requesting a
determination on the petition. Mr. Stevens continued to
discuss the issues that would need to be addressed for the
annexation.
- The intersection near the School.
- Downtown redevelopment area that is going on now. Maybe
assisting in funding or providing funding for downtown
revitalization.
- Sewer and water issues. Assisting the town in
alleviating some of the debt service. Preliminary
analysis of providing water and sewer to the property.
Mr. Karen then spoke concerning the intersection and gateway
location for the school, and the other issues that Mr. Stevens
had mentioned. He understood that the PN Ordinance set up a
design partnership between the developer and the Town.
Mr. Jerry Adams asked does the annexation include White Marsh
road? Attorney Booth answered yes. Mr. Adams assumed the
improvements of the road would be included in the Annexation
Agreement the way it is supposed to be. The answer was yes by
attorney Booth. Mr. Adams asked does that include curbs,
gutters, sidewalks both sides and maintenance costs incurred?
Attorney Booth explained that this would be included and there
would be a bond set up for the town until the work is done.
Mr. Jerry Adams stated that he did not feel that we could say
the request was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion was made by Mr. Adams to recommend the annexation
petition to the Town Council and that we found it compatible
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion was seconded by Don English.
All were in favor with an Aye.
Public Hearing will be on Monday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Trappe Fire Hall.
PUD SUBMITTAL FROM THE EAST SIDE DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Harrison introduced and Mr. Hall said that a submittal was
sent to us to review. I have been reviewing the submittal in
my office with Mr. Harrison and Mr. English. We put together
a list of questions from our initial review and we gave to the
applicant for review before tonight. The list of questions
for review is recorded in the book of minutes for the Town.
Mr. Bob Rauch began his presentation of the questions and
advised the Board that they would make the appropriate changes
that were listed in the 32 questions.
Mr. Rauch felt that the questions were right on target.
Chairperson Harrison directed Mr. Hall and the Town Attorney to
draft findings of fact. Mr. Harrison stated that the Planning
Commission will set a public meeting date in July for
recommending to the Town Council for applying the PN Zone to
the property.
Attorney Booth recommended that the findings of fact be
available to review at the July meeting.
Mr. Hall and Mr. Harrison stated that the submittal list is
complete with everything in the PN and Floating Ordinance.
Chairperson Harrison was very impressed with the submittal, but
he still felt we should postpone the final recommendation until
all of the Planning Commission members have reviewed the
project.
Mr. Adams stated that the Public Meeting to finalize the
review of the submittal will be on the 2nd Wednesday July 14th
at 7:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
GISELA RITTER:
Mr. English, Zoning Administrator explained that Ms. Ritter
would like to put up a carport and move an existing shed. He
has examined the property and found that there seems to be no
problem with the carport or fence. The carport fell within the
accessory structure and is being mounted down with anchors, no
permanent foundation, so she will not need a variance just a
permit. Mr. English felt there was no reason not to issue
her a permit, it met all requirements.
SANDY THOMPSON:
Mr. Thompson was to bring in pictures of what he had in mind
for Mr. Reids property. The Board decided it is consistent
but he still needs a variance to do what he has proposed.
It was decided to table this issue until he comes back with his
plan.
SHARON BOOZE:
Ms. Booze asked to take the barn that is in the rear of her
property and convert it into an office installing windows and
doors in the front to make it look more like the house. Mr.
English advised her to bring a sketch to the Planning
Commission showing the size windows and doors.
Ms. Booze works for a doctor and would someday like to bring
her work home and use the barn for her office. Chairperson
Harrison suggested that she look at the Village Overlay
brochure and she would need a home occupation permit. He
also asked does the existing structure encroach or meet setback
requirements. Ms. Booze said I do not have 15 ft on the one
side. She was told that she would have to go with the Village
Overlay and show the board exactly what it will look like.
She asked the question if it could be tied into her water and
sewer from the house.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- July 5, 2004 Town Office will be closed for 4th of
July.
- July 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Trappe Carnival
The meeting was adjourned at 9.25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Joedy Cecil Town Clerk
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Approved: Edgar Harrison
Chairperson
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