Town of Trappe, MD Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2005
7:30 pm.
Trappe Town Hall
The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was opened
by Chairperson Edgar Harrison at 7:31 p.m. Planning
Commission members present were Mr. Bobby Quidas, Mr. Jerry
Adams, Mr. Don English, and Mr. Don Haring.
Mr. Harrison asked for motion to approve the minutes.
Motion was made by Mr. Adams to approve the minutes. Motion
was seconded by Mr. English. All were in favor.
PERMITS ISSUED:
PERMITS PENDING:
OLD BUSINESS:
Paul Moore Preliminary Architectural Review:
Mr. Hall stated that Mr. Moore will be presenting his concept
plan tonight.
Mr. Jay Corvan, architect in Trappe represented Mr. Moores
preliminary plan for Maple Avenue and Main Street, proposing
mixed uses with 22 units of townhouses and nine commercial
units in the site plan with layout. Mr. Corvan presented a
booklet with pictures of the proposed townhouses marking the
existing property lines incorporated into creating one site,
and showing the proposed parking area at the right. The
property is approximately 2.483 acres: with eight units per
acre, this would enable 20 unites, and we are asking for 22
units. Parking will be in the rear with two parking spaces
per unit.
The buildings will be approximately 22x42 buildings, two
stories high, with 1600 sq. ft. per unit leaving 4 spaces per
unit. Mr. Moore is proposing an old town look using large
shop fronts on the first floor with a pedestrian walk thru
the middle to the town square, shown on the plan with a passage
way to the back of the building. Mr. Corvan described the
types of materials they will be using on the third page, a
break down of materials, and we also have a place designed on
this page in the bottom right to create signage.
Mr. Corvan continued to discuss the features of the residential
plan with a small inner village as a landmark where there
could possibly be a monument, or some sort of water feature.
Mr. Harrison asked if the traffic entrance is on the side of
the small brick building? Mr. Corvan stated that yes, and
being possibly a one way street going in. The water tower
lot was also discussed as maybe being purchased and used for
more parking in the front area. Each residential unit will
have an attached garage. Mr. Harrison asked if there if an
access right-of-way there? Mr. Eddie Moore said yes to the
blacksmith property there is a right of way. The discussion
continued on the attainable propertyer to make a bigger
entrance way and a larger parking area. Parking areas were
discussed, where additional areas could be, and if additional
property is attainable.
Mr. Hall suggested that a workshop be scheduled with the
Planning Commission and Council together.
Mr. Adams asked Mr. Hall if he was going to review everything
that was required, I would like to have a picture of the full
architectural plan. Things have a way of looking good on
paper but not realistically. I would like to see a picture of
what it is going to look like. Mr. Hall stated that he will
do a staff report and review the concept plan, I would really
like to work on this in a workshop with you. Mr. Corvan asked
would you like to have this done to a third dimension. Yes
this is what we would like to see. Mr. Harrison felt that
the plan had positive features and well within the guidelines.
Mr. Bud Reid asked if a traffic study had been done, and Mr.
Hall said that it was not required, but we could ask for one.
The workshop was scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd at
7:30 p.m. for the Moore Concept Plan.
Brenda Tighe Preliminary Review:
Ms. Tighe introduced her architects, Angela Healy and Pamela
Bolig. Ms. Healy said this is just a preliminary review where
we have designed sketches of just the new building and
parking. Ms. Healy showed pictures of the new building that
is being proposed, pointing out, that they were going to try
to keep the same style and feel as the original building. Some
of the changes will be having more of a flat roof for the
heating and air units, and moving back from the road 18" on
Maple for a sidewalk, hoping to make it more functional for
the town and the site.
On the corner we would like to make it symmetry to the facade
eliminating the columns on the side hoping to have instead of
the columns, retractable awnings as a facade for the summer
to retract when not in use. The downspouts will be inside the
walls to a sub soil drainage system, so we will no longer have
downspouts. We are hoping to keep the building the same height
to the top of the roof, so the building is growing a little bit.
Inside the building we would like to have a market, coffee
shop, deli, restaurant and gathering place, changing the second
floor entrance, to the main parking area, and putting trash in
the rear for concealment. The rear entrance way will be for
waiters and waitresses, with a main entrance for the restaurant.
The second floor maintaining three apartments and this is the
floor plan with a nicer entry way. Mr. Harrison asked if the
awnings would be on the parking lot side also? Ms. Bolig
answered yes, and we will gain more green space.
The size of the market place on the first floor will be 2500 sq.
ft., the market will be approximately 500 to 600 ft. and the
second floor will be the same size.
Ms. Tighe said her vision was to have a small version of a
market/deli, carry out with groceries and the essentials with
fresh produce.
Mr. Haring asked about the parking and Mr. Harrison said that
we are not addressing the parking tonight. There will be
approximately 20 to 25 tables in the restaurant, seating
approximately 60, with tables on the street in the summer. Ms.
Tighe stated that she really wants this to fit into the town
and be a quality place to go. Mr. Adams asked about the
apartments, and Ms. Tighe said that one will be her office and
Mr. Hallidays. The other for whoever will be running the
restaurant and the third, maybe for a professional office.
Mr. Hall stated that Ms. Tighe will still have to go thru the
special exception process; this is just a preliminary
architectural review. Mr. Harrison felt that this plan would
fit very well into the town; the plan pays homage to the old
building.
Mr. Adams asked what happens next. Mr. Hall stated that Ms.
Tighe wil hae to work on a special exception application
package, to be presented to the board and the board of appeals
probably in April. All uses will then be addressed and go to
the board of appeals - Use of structure and architectural for
the Planning Commission. Mr. Harrison and Mr. Adams continued
to discuss the plans of the fireplace on the side wall and the
change of the windows as an added feature.
Ms. Tighe hopes to have the other two buildings done in March
for the Special Exception Hearing on capacity and how the uses
are going to be.
Mr. Harrison said we will skip the Highway Commercial Mixed
Use for our next meeting on March 16, 2005.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
Announcements:
- March 15, 2005 - Deadline for Candidates to register
for Town Council
- March 16, 2005 Planning Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Town Mtg. 8:00 p.m.
- March 18, 2005 SUMC Dinner 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- March 30, 2005 Town Workshops Comm. Design
Guidelines Prop. Maintenance and Grease Traps.
- April 6th Public Hearings 7:00 p.m. Commercial
Design Guidelines 7:15 p.m. Sign Ordinance.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Joedy Cecil Town Clerk
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Approved: Edgar Harrison
Chairperson
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