Planning Commission Minutes — 2022-05-04
Minutes May 4, 2022 · 2 page(s) in the original
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MINUTES
QUEENSTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION
May 4,2022 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Phil Snyder, Chairman; Matt Reno, Vice Chair; Mike Bowell, Peter Johnston, Planner; and Amy Moore, Town Manager.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 p.M.
GUESTS - None PUBLIC COMMENT - None
TOWN MAT\AGER UPDATES
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Dock work at the piers to be separated out and bid. Hope to bid within a few weeks.
2.
Membranes were replaced with same model. Working out warranty and payment details.
Investigating reason for failure within 2 years. Town will be looking into other brands for fufure replacement.
3.
New Office Clerk Assistant, Andrea Ringgold, started Api'|25,2022.
4.
The Commissioners would like the PC to look at the current road design standards and make recommendations on changes. Peter Johnston stated that Denton just updated their standards, and he will provide members with copies.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Wheatland's - Waterman Family Limited partnership Matt Reno attended the trails workshop, hosted by Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, and noted the second half was about funding mechanisms. He believes the Commissioners should watch it. He also suggested that the Planning Commission have a chance to review the DRRA draft and have opportunity to give input before its finalized if that would be permitted. Items to be considered: lot for storage of boats, trailers, RV's etc.,
as there will be no room in development for them in yards or on the streets; trail; and impact fees in phases.
2.
Boat landing and parking area improvements Work completed at the ramp. Looking for floating docks or to build a small dock in the future. Matt Reno suggested town get digital as-builts for future use applying for permits. Parking stops are completed and look great.
3.
Community Parks and Playground Program Grant Funding FY2023 - no update 4.
Water tower branding Ms. Moore advised cost of lettering between $10,000-$20,000, depending on size.
Mernbers agreed to defer for now and remove from agenda. Suggested putting lettering up high to leave space for any future branding.
5. Commercial & oversized vehicle parking
Info was received several weeks ago from Matt Reno on City of Bowie regulations for review. Peter Johnston also drafted some changes for review. Will discuss at future meeting.
6. Critical Area Commission updates - no updates. Commission to work on
7. Forest Conservation Act statutory changes
Did not pass legislature. No action required.
NEW BUSINESS
l. Landscape Guidelines Drafted by Peter Johnston for review and future discussion.
2. Minutes - 04-06-22
Defened until June meeting
3. Mike Bowell expressed concern about the vacant gas station on Rt. 301. The vacant
building is part of the gateway into town. Should Commission look at standards, and perhaps create higher standards for gateway properties? Suggested sending letter to owner and inquire if vision has changed for the property or if there were any plans for it.
Would the town have any leverage to make owner do something with it? Peter Johnston advised the town could consider developing an infill & re-development corridor, which could be created in anticipation of new Bay Bridge and Middletown, DE overpass traffic.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Matt Reno motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Motion seconded by Mike Bowell. All in favor.
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Respectfully submitted, Town Manager