Planning Commission Minutes — 2019-11-06

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Town of Queenstown
Planning Commission Minutes
November 6,2019
A meeting of the Queenstown Planning Commission was held Wednesday evening November 6,2019.
Present were Phil Snyder - Chairman, Matt Reno - Vice Chair, L,oretta Hohmann - Secretary, Mike Bowell,
Paul Cain, Town Planner Peter Johnston, Town Manager Amy Moore
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Accordingly, phil Snyder brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following documents were
distributed to all members of the Planning Commission that were in attendance:
o Agenda Queenstown Planning Commission November 6,2019
o
Town Manager Update
o
Town of Queenstown, Maryland Trails Master Plan
o Town of Queenstown Planning commission Minutes october 2,2019
o
ORDINAI\CE NO. 19-06
o
ORDINAIICE NO. 19-07
o
ORDINANCE NO. 19-08
o
ORDINANCE NO. 19-09
o Petition to FCC on Small Cells: Comments Due 10/15 (MML ebulletin)
o
Bank Letter for request for LED sign request
Queenstown
o
CAC draft for siting solar
PUBLIC HEARINGS (on Proposed Ordinances below)
1. ORDINANCE NO. 19-06 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 94 TITLED HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS AND
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 95 TITLED TABLE OF HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK
REQUIREMENTS OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES WITH A UEXI\/IUM HEIGHT OF 26 FEET IN THE R-l AND R-2 ZONING
DISTRICTS PROVIDED THAT THE HEIGHT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE DOES NOT
EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE
a. Public comments: None
b. Closed public hearing at7:07 p.m.
2. ORDINAN CE Ig-07 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN AMENDING
ARTICLE XVI, SECTION Ig2 TITLED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE
QUEENSTOWN
<iunnNsrowN zoNrNG oRDTNANCE By ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT oF
ADVERTISING IN THE NEWSPAPER THE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
a. Public Comments: None
b.
Closed hearing at 7:08 P.m.
3. ORDINANCE 19-08 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 122 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED
..EXPIRATION OF BUILDING PERMIT'' TO CLEARLY ESTABLISH THE TIME PERIOD FOR

EXPIRATION AND TO ESTABLISH CIRCUMSTANCES PERMITTING THE RENEWAL AN
EXISTING BUILDING PERMIT
a. Public comments: Question on what was the original time frame. The Planning Commissioners'
recommendations were rejected as explained by President Phil Snyder and Vice President Matt
Reno.
b.
Closed hearing at7:13 p.m.
4. ORDTNANCE 19-09 - AN ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
SECTION 88 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES OR UTILITIES IN, UPON, OR OVER THE SIDEWALKS
AND THE TOWN RIGHT OF WAY AND ADOPT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, SMALL
CELL FACILITIES, AND WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN, UPON, OR OVER THE
SIDEWALKS AND THE TOWN RIGHT OF WAY
a.
Public Comments: None
b.
Closed hearing at7:19 p.m.
GUESTS -
o Nancy Scozzari, QAC Planning Resource and Park Planner- Steve Chanley Director of Recreation and
Parks of Queen Anne's County
RE: County's vision for trails and connectivity to municipalities
Mr. Matt Reno explained the reason for the Trails Master Plan for the Town of Queenstown, Maryland.
A few mernbers of the Listserv were in attendance.
We are seeking additional input from the county to satisff the goal of achieving safe access across the
county.
Mr. Steve Chanley, discussed the trails, the completion of the CCT trail took two decades to complete.
There is disconnect in the trail segments due to the crossover of Rt. 50. Discussion has been to start at
the other end of the county and head back towards Kent Island. This is still an open discussion. We have
limited funds and trying to keep up to date with what trails that we have.
Ms. Scozzari is pleased that we have a Draft plan. Lots of changes in funds and loss of funds and the
major trail spurs and extensions have been put on the back burner. Many communities want to be able to
bike to stores even though there is a cross county connector the users still have to cross over the
highway.
The county is working on a Master Plan and the Parks department is looking for additional input.
Mr. peter Johnson inquired about the value of trails that is beyond the trails, if there is an increase
economic development. Does the county have any tlpe of tracking on the property values and been and
what the investment is? Ms. Scrozzari, provided that there is no tracking in place. The business owners
have provided good feedback on the trails.
There is an eco-sensor that can track bikes, direction, time to determine the traffic on the trails. The
trend is 10-1400 has been the busiest time on the Trails.
In the Visitors center, they atternpt to track who is using the trails. Some of the restaurants do have bike
racks. Trails are also rented out for 5k and walks, thus the longer we can make the trails, the larger the
races.
The trails also increase the property values of communities; it is a selling point for real estate.
The bike and pedestrian advisory board meets quarterly for the county and Ms. Scozzai is hoping to
speak with the state to get the State involved. Since Queenstown is incorporated, we can seek funds
from the community parks and playground funds.
With the completion of the CCT (county cross trail), the counties next step was to contact Queenstown
for trail interest. The timing of the meeting is on point with the county.

Possibility of the Loverlee property to have a regional park as the land owner did approach the Town of
Queenstown if the town has interest.
If you Go to county website, and click on services, to the map library, there is a bike and connectivity
plan. The Town of Queenstown appears to be the gap for the pedestrian connectivity.
Mr. Matt Reno explained how a form is being created in google forms to gather information on
sidewalks and trails that the Listserv volunteers mav assist with.
TOWN MAI\AGER UPDATES
Ms. Amy Moore - adopted 19-05, mixed use property and 19-04.
Public Works- Treatment plant was dedicated to Mr. Lane Cole for his years of dedication to the Town
of Queenstown Public Works department.
Work session for land purchase to take place.
The Commissioners next meetings will be on November 20,2019 and Dec 8th, 2019.
Christmas tree lighting event will take place on Nov 30th.2019
The Planning Commissioner meeting to be in Jan on the 8th 2020.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.
Trails Master Plan Discussion
2. ORDINANCE NO. 19-06 - AN ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 94 TITLED HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS AND
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 95 TITLED TABLE OF HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS
OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 26 FEET IN THE R-l AND R-2 ZONING DISTRICTS
PROVIDED THAT THE HEIGHT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE DOES NOT EXCEED THE HEIGHT
OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE (eligible for vote)
o.
Vote taken: Aye 5, Nay 0
3. ORDINANCE 19-07 - AN ORDTNANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN AMENDTNG
ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 192 TITLED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS OF THE
QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE
QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE BY ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF
ADVERTISING IN THE NEWSPAPER THE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (e/igrt le for vote)
o.
Vote taken: Aye 5, Nay 0
4. ORDINANCE 19-08 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 122 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TITLED
..EXPIRATION
OF BUILDING PERMIT'' TO CLEARLY ESTABLISH THE TIME PERIOD FOR
EXPIRATION AND TO ESTABLISH CIRCUMSTANCES PERMITTING THE RENEWAL AN
EXISTING BUILDING PERMIT (eligible for vote)
a. Mr. Mike Bowel votes presenl Aye 4, Nay 0, Present 7
5. ORDINANCE 19-09 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSTOWN TO AMEND
SECTION 88 OF THE QUEENSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES OR UTILITIES IN, UPON, OR OVER THE SIDEWALKS AND
THE TOWN RIGHT OF WAY AND ADOPT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, SMALL CELL
FACILITIES, AND WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN, UPON, OR OVER THE
SIDEWALKS AND THE TOWN RIGHT OF WAY (eligible for vote)
o.
Vote taken: Aye 5, Nay 0

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Minutes - October 2,2019
a. Mr. Paul Cain made a motion to accept the minutes of Oct. 2,2019, second by Mr. Matt Reno.
Vote taken Aye 5 Nay 0
2.
LED Sign request from Queenstown Bank of Maryland
a. How will the lighting affect the residents surrounding the bank property?
b.
Request for Ms. Moore to ask the bank if it is a full color LED sign.
c. Define changeable bulletin board and limit the time of the signage and how the message is
displayed, For example, White background with black lettering or black background with white
lettering.
3.
Critical Area Draft Regulatory Proposal for the Siting of Large Solar Projects in the CA
a.
The CA for the siting is for commercial solar panels where this would affect large acres of land,
this would not have an impact on the Town of Queenstown.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Maff Reno made a motion to close the meeting, Mr. Mike Bowell second the motion.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Loretta Hohmann
Secretary