Town of Trappe, MD Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
August 11, 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 7:50 p.m.
Planning Commission members present were Mr. Don English, Mr.
Don Haring, Mr. Jerry Adams and Mr. Bobby Quidas. Chairperson
Mr. Harrison asked for motion to approve the July Minutes as
amended. The minutes were approved.
PERMITS ISSUED:
- T-31-04 - Sydney G. Ashley - Lot 73 LaTrappe Heights -
New House
- T-32-04 - Sydney G. Ashley - Lot 99 LaTrappe Heights -
New House
- T-33-04 - Norman Fegel - 3853 Rumsey Drive, Lot 23 -
Sun Room
PERMITS PENDING:
OLD BUSINESS:
SHARON BOOZE - Remodeling of garage for office.
Ms. Booze submitted the plans from her architect to Mr.
English, the Zoning Administrator for review. Mr. English
presented her plans to the board describing what she wanted
and asked that the board review the plans. Mr. Adams was
concerned that it looked like it could be turned into a second
residence; she was told that this could not be used as a
residence. Ms. Booze was asking to change her barn and make an
office in the upstairs.
Motion was made by Mr. Adams to authorize the Zoning
Administrator to issue a permit that is consistent with this
concept plan and subject to structural plan review by the
Middle Department.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Haring.
Vote: Quidas - Y, Adams - Y, Harrison - Y, Haring - Y, English - Y
ELIZABETH WATSON - HERITAGE AREA PLAN
Mr. Harrison stated that the Board had an opportunity to read
the plan.
Mr. Hall summarized the Eastern Shore Heritage Area Plan and
said that they have prepared a draft submittal for all of the
21 towns so that they could approve and amend their
Comprehensive Plans to approve for the Heritage Area Management
Plan for State Certification. He explained what the potential
impact would be on the Town of Trappe. Ms. Watson explained
the process and just what was involved in this draft and why
she was asking for a favorable approval now. Ms. Watson
stated that July is the last date to get a preliminary
certification in order to get grants in October. There was
quite a lengthy discussion on the benefits that this would
bring to the Town and who would benefit if the town chooses
the option to join. We have the option to join or not to
join, this is just a draft.
Mr. Haring was concerned that this is another issue where our
tax money is being used inappropriately.
Mr. Hall said that the initial letter Ms. Watson was asking
the town to sign was that we preliminarily agreed with the
Heritage Plan. Ms. Watson explained that the initial letter
was not for certification of the Management Plan, but that it
was just for a preliminary approval. Mr. Hall asked the Board
to give him a chance to discuss the Plan and its potential
impact on the Town with our attorneys before any decision is
made. Mr. Harrison advised Ms. Watson that we would let her
know something by the first of next month.
VILLAGE BROCHURE: MR. HALL
Mr. Hall told the Board that he would be presenting a final
draft of the design booklet that he and Mr. Johnston are
composing at next Wednesday's meeting. There will be pictures
of the gateways that Mr. Harrison requested.
MR. DON HARING:
Mr. Don Haring told the board that he had just read in the
Business Ledger Pamphlet which he presented, that the firm of
Robert D. Rauch & Associates had been given an award for
creative design in the Bridgeville project. The Firm was
chosen for the Delaware Association of Conservation districts'
2003 Governor's Conservation Award winner in the urban
category.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Joedy Cecil Town Clerk
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Approved: Edgar Harrison
Chairperson
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