Planning Commission Minutes — 2016-06-01

Town of Queenstown, Maryland Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2016 Members present:

Hogie Schuster, Chairman Phil Snyder Al Hardie Don Regenhardt Guests present:

Jenny Walton Marcia Haught Ed Modell Mike Bowell, Town Commissioner George Plumbo, Town Commissioner Loretta Hohmann Hilda Hohmann John Anders Pat Bowell, Finance Committee Andy Wood Elizabeth Gowe Lisa Plummer Perry Stutman Eugenie Fitzgerald John Fitzgerald Peter Johnston, Town Planner Guests, Visitors and Public Comment

1. Ms. Walton requested guidance on the procedure for obtaining a zoning

certificate for the property at 130 Old Wharf Lane. She was advised that the location needs to be staked out and that neighbors need to be notified.

2. Mr. John Anderes , representing the Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort informed

the Planning Commission that there has been a delay and the site plan will be brought to the Planning Commission at its next meeting.

3. Mr. Younis Javed represented Mr. Majid Hussin regarding the property at 500

Del Rhodes Avenue. He stated Mr. Hussin intends to install one diesel and two gas pumps. He indicated a level of service including oil changes and tire repair, but no major automotive repair work. He was advised that the Planning Commission needs a Site Plan showing access, parking, and the general layout of the property. Mr Javed advised the Planning Commission that Mr. Hussin will attend the next Planning Commission Meeting.

Town Commissioners Update Commissioner Plumbo stated that the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) will likely be accepted by the Town in about 30 days.

He indicated the Commissioners have been working on the budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Mr. Hardie asked if an “Open House” is planned around the time of WWTP acceptance.

Commissioner Plumbo advised that the Town is working on a grant for the WWTP waterfront.

Ms. Bowell, Finance Committee, advised that the grant will be considered by Public Works during their June Meeting. She also advised of the public access that will be required if the Town accepts grant funding for the WWTP waterfront project.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Resolution PC 16-001: The chairman asked for a motion. Mr. Regenhardt suggested

that Mr. Modell’s e-mail of May31, 2016 be made a part of the record and offered the following: I move that Mr. Ed Modell’s e-mail of May 31, 2016, subject, Administrative Record for Proposed Resolution PC 16-001, be included in the record of tonight’s meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Regenhardt then made the following motion: I move that we adopt Resolution PC

16-001. The

motion carried unanimously.

2. Community Plan Update : Town Planner, Mr. Johnston handed out Section 5 of his

draft Comprehensive Plan and the members agreed to a June 7, 2016 Working Session on the Plan to be held at the Town Office at 7:00 PM.

3. Annual Report: Mr. Johnston indicated he had responded to a request from the Town

Clerk for a copy to be placed on Town letterhead. The Chairman has signed the report and this requirement has been fulfilled.

4.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Pending Requests and Permits: No further business in the area.

2. Update on Town Park: This information was provided earlier in the meeting.

3. Minutes:

Minutes for the following meeting dates were approved:

May 23, 2016 - Public Hearing on Resolution PC 16-001 May 4, 2016 – Monthly Planning Commission Meeting April 6, 2016 – Monthly Planning Commission Meeting A motion to adjourn was made approved unanimously.

Don Regenhardt Acting Secretary