Planning Commission Minutes — 2020-07-01
Minutes July 1, 2020 · 3 page(s)
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The Queenstown Planning Commission met July 1, 2020 with five commissioners present and discussed several ongoing projects and applications. The Town Manager reported an approved amendment to a dredging permit that will require measurements. Commissioners reviewed the Trails Master Plan and coordination with Queen Anne’s County and local landowners, and discussed seeking Town Commissioners’ approval to pursue a trail across the golf course. The Commission moved forward on a Community Parks & Playground grant application (lead: Matt Reno) for a boardwalk at Skipjack Cove, with Amy Moore to take required photos the week of July 6 and to confirm Town Commissioners’ support. The Commission granted concept approval (Resolution 20-104, vote 5-0) to the Waterman Family Limited Partnership Planned Development master plan, which includes a turnaround, water access path, 50' platform, 10 trail parking spaces, 50 boat parking spots (estimated $30,000/year), substantial open space, and a roundabout sized for tractor-trailers. The Sorenson site plan at 112 Charity Lane was found to meet shed, patio, and 3-foot front-fence requirements but must address the 10% critical area with plantings and stormwater measures; Sorenson will provide drainage photos and invite commissioners to inspect the drain installation. Commissioners reviewed a Skipjack Cove boat landing and parking improvement concept including a permit system to manage cars and potential revenue, options for a dredged or prefabricated ramp, and asking staff to amend the application to include ramp dredging and obtain cost options. Minutes for March 4 and June 17 were approved and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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QUEENSTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION July 1,2020 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER In attendance, President Phil Snyder, Vice-President Matt Reno, Secretary Loretta Hohmann, Mike Bowell, Paul Cain, Barry Waterman, Peter Johnston, meeting by Zoom and live from Town of Queenstown office. GUESTS Barry Waterman PUBLIC COMMENT None TOWN MANAGER UPDATES Approved to amend the dredging permit, which may delay approval. Measurements will be needed for the dredging. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Trails Master Plan Discussion a. Draft plan review b. Mr. Mike Bowell, are we integrating our, (Queenstown trail) into the county trail plan? Mr. Matt Reno stated, the county does not yet have a county master trails plan. The county is looking to establish a county master trails plan by viewing our plan. c. Mr. Peter Johnston stated, in reviewing the QA comprehensive plan and other unofficial sources, there were two avenues to come from Grasonville to put it on the east side of 50. The second avenue, was to potentially come across 50 and over by the golf course, but nothing official, no clarification from the Queen Anne's County. d. Mr. Matt Reno mentioned, if we could get the Queenstown Town Commissioners to approve the trails plan, the we can work with the Bernie family of the TBC brick companies to get a trail over the golf course. 2. Community Parks and Playground Program Grant Funding FY202l a. Mr. Matt Reno, took the lead as the deadline is August 2020. Mr. Reno spoke with the grant funding person to submit the application to request funding for the boardwalk for the Skipjack cove b. The Proposal is Grant is set up in 3 phases (see the Project Details page of the Grant packet) c. For the gtant proposal, we will need photos from 2nd Ave to launch area and swing east to where boardwalk would go and from launch area to 2"d Ave. Ms. Amy Moore will take photo's the week of July 6,2020 and will attach to proposal and submit the grant application. d. Mr. Bowell questioned- are we sure the Queenstown Town Commissioners are on board and if we get these funds? Will the town proceed if the grant is received? Ms. Amy Moore will address with the Queenstown Town Commissioners to ensure they are onboard. Now is the time to have the discussion and that no funds get returned as previously was done. NEW BUSINESS: l. Petition for Planned Development - Waterman Family Limited Partnership - Referral by Town Commissioners of Application for a Planned Development (PD) Master Plan a. Incorporated a turnaround and a path to the water and a 50" platform, included l0 parking spaces for trail access b. 50 spots for boat parking and could charge for $50 monthly per spot for potential $30,000 revenue per year. c. Residential is 27%o of total, open space is more than half the property d. Roundabout was entered and would allow tractor trailer sized vehicles. e. Discussion on the multi-use lot for either town equipment and possible boat parking. f. Mr. Johnston, asked if the 300 ft buffer is under easement and what tlpe of potential for gardens? Mr. Barry Waterman responded, there was a lift of development rights, bigger question, what is the state decision along with negotiations with the town? Looking for public access in the critical area and discuss with the critical area commission. g. Mr. Johnston asked, in the application form, the responsibility of open area, parking area, 300 feet buffer dedicated to an HOA, or dedicated to the Town? Mr. Waterman responded with, roads can be built accordingly and the Queenstown town uses the gurde of how the county roads are created. In Mr. Watermans perspective, it does not matter to him. h. Mr. Matt Reno made a motion to approve resolution 20-104, Mr. Paul Cain seconded the motion. Vote taken, Aye5 Nay 0 o Resolution 20-104 - A Resolution of the Queenstown Planning Commission Granting Concept Plan Approval to the Concept Master Development Plan for Wheatlands Submitted by the Waterman Family Limited Partnership and Received by the Town on June 17,2020 2. Sorenson Property - Site and Water Quality Management Plan - ll2 Charity Lane MD Queenstown, a. Mr. Peter Johnston states owner Sorenson has met all the requirernents for a shed with an overhang and paver patio and three foot high fence in the front. Mr. Sorenson has to address the 10% critical area. Mr. Sorenson can address by planting trees and install storm water management with French drain. Recommend to Mr. Sorenson. You can have a fence to the front of your home but not across the front yard. The height of the fence is 3 feet b. Mr. Sorenson will provide the photos of drainage and invite the Planning Commissioner to view the install of the drain system. 3. Boat landing at Skipjack Cove and parking area improvements a. Mr. Matt Reno displayed the site plan for boardwalk and parking lot (see attached) o Create a Permit process plan to control volume of cars. o By implernenting a permit plan a potential additional revenue for the town of Queenstown. o Mr. Phil Snyder asked Mr. Paul Cain to present the plan to the next Town Commissioners meeting and look at the benefit to the town. Make it a concept plan to present to the Town Commissioners. o Mr. Bowell commented, if the actual launch area will be included, to make it serviceable? o Ms. Moore, stated no permit yet, we will amend the application to include the dredging of the ramp. We are not precluding it from non-resident use. Look at having an actual ramp in that area for example, concrete. o Mr. Reno, a few options, look at putting an aggregate look at pre-fabricated ramp sections, 12 x8 or l0 and have a crane and drop them in. do not know the cost, if we can get the Town Commissioner's to advise it is an enhancernent. o Mr. Bowell, what kind of financial numbers are being involved. Can Amy reach out to Sean and obtain some options for the ramp. o Topic for DNR, is it a dredge or can it be done with a long arm, and scrape out the spoils. 4. Minutes - March 4, 2020 - Motion to approve minutes from Mr. Matt Reno and Mr. Paul seconded the motion. Vote taken Aye 4, Nay 0. Ms. Hohmann abstained from voting due to not being in attendance for the March 4,2020 meeting. June 17, 2020 - Motion to approver minutes, Mr. Paul Cain, Mr. Matt Reno seconded the motion. Vote taken Ave 5. Nav 0. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Matt Reno made a motion to adjoum the meeting, Ms. Loretta Hohman seconded motion. Vote taken Aye 5, Nay 0. Meeting adjourned at 08:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, \ (nd fuLhH'h,*^n Loretta Hohmann Secretary