Planning Commission Minutes — 2019-08-07
Minutes August 7, 2019 · 2 page(s)
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These are minutes of the Town of Queenstown Planning Board meeting on August 7, 2019. Board members Matt, Phil, Paul and Mike met with Town Planner Peter Johnson; Loretta was absent. The manager sent notes saying the town follows ADA standards for new sidewalks, that Resolution 19-101’s advertising timeline was reviewed by the town attorney, Resolution 19-103 was included for review, and a community bonfire and movie was scheduled. Old business included a Trail Master Plan discussion to emphasize trails and pedestrian access in project designs, review of an updated Forest Conservation Ordinance reflecting 2019 state action, and passage (4-0) of Resolution 19-101 to amend the 2017 Comprehensive Plan for future development of Wheatland’s farm. New business included introduction and 4-0 passage of Resolution 19-03 (amending portions of the Comprehensive Plan on floating zones and permissible uses) and approval of a site plan for 235 Old Point Lane to add a breezeway between a dwelling and a storage garage; contractor Mr. Hamilton attended and provided information. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN Planning Board Meeting Minutes August7,20l9 I. Call to order The regularly schedules meeting of the Town of Queenstown Planning Board was called to order at7:06pm. Present were Matt, Phil, Paul, Mike and Peter Johnson, Town Planner. Loretta was absent. Guest Mr. Hamilton. General Contractor II. Town Managers update The manager was not present but sent notes covering the following topics: l.The town does not have adopted sidewalk guidelines but does follow ADA requirement for all new sidewalk construction. 2.Resolution l9-101 adequate advertising timeline has been reviewed by the town attomey. 3.Resolution l9-103 is included for review. 4.Bonfire and Movie is scheduled for Sat night. Old Business: l. The Trail Master Plan: A general discussion of the progress on this project was held. Matt updated and clarified the summary of the project to focus on including trails and pedestrian access into the designs of projects coming before the Planning Board. 2. Forest Conservation Ordinance: Peter reviewed an updated ordinance as a result of actions taken in the 2019 State of Maryland legislative session. T . 3 Resolution I 9- 1 01 Resolution to amend the 2017 Comprehensive Plan to reflect future development of Wheatland's farm. A motion to take a vote was made by Mike Bowell, seconded by Phil Snyder. Vote 4-0 Passed IV New Business: l.Resolution l9-03 A resolution to amend portion of the comprehensive Plan pertaining to floating zones and permissible uses was eligible for introduction. A motion was made by Mike Bowell and seconded by Matt Reno. A vote was taken and passed 4-0 2.A review was taken on the site plan for 235 Old Point Lane for a breezeway connecting an existing dwelling to a storage garage on this site. The plan was reviewed and approved. Mr. Hamilton, general contractor was present and provided essential facts. V. Adjournment Meeting was adjoumed at 8:40 pm. MM