Planning Commission Minutes — 2023-12-06
Minutes December 6, 2023 · 2 page(s)
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The Planning Commission met December 6, 2023. Guests from Haven Ministries and Shore Christian Fellowship discussed expanding shelter operations beyond the current Oct–Apr period; presenters said the shelter would not accept federal funding, would require hotline intake and vetting, and that entrants are breathalyzed and drug tested on entry, but the Commission tabled decisions to the January 3 meeting so a larger group and the town attorney can participate. Commissioner discussion about DRRA fees was also tabled to the January meeting for final findings and decision with all members and the attorney present. The Commission approved (motion and second, no opposition) a recommendation to permit most cannabis enterprise uses—excluding on-site consumption—in the HC, RC and I districts and in approved RPC overlay commercial areas, subject to three conditions (site south of US 301; State licensing; 500-foot buffer from schools/childcare/playgrounds/recreation centers/libraries/parks); the Town Manager will forward that recommendation to the Town Commissioners. Town Manager/Planner updates included docks work nearly complete except parking striping, new park soccer goals, a channel survey pending sampling results, honoring Kayden Keenan as Volunteer of the Year for an Eagle Scout project, a lead service line inventory due by end of 2024 with an engineering estimate of $200,000 and “50yo loan forgiveness from MDE” as noted, and upcoming holiday events; the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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Queenstown Planning Commission December 6, 2023 Present: Matt Reno, Mike Bowell, Geneva Thrasher-Rieu, Town Planner Peter Johnston. Amy Moore, Town Managero attended via Zoom. Meeting called to Order at 7:00 pm Guests: Tom Chandler - Pastor, Shore Christian Fellowship Church, Peter Grim - Executive Directoro Haven Ministries, Greg Torchio - Architecto Torchio Architects and Mary Jourdak - Director of Shelter Administration, Haven Ministries were present to discuss expanding shelter operations beyond Oct-April to the Shore Christian Fellowship property; does not accept federal fuirding, can provide strict guidelines, must call hotlineo be assessed and vetted by intake; all potential residents are breathalyzed and drug tested upon enfiry, police cannot drop ofi must go to ER first to be cleared; decisions tabled to January 3rd meeting for larger group and attomey; Barry Waterman: Discussion of DRRA' fees that will be paid by developer to Town; Needs to be on January agenda for findings and final decision with all members present with attorney. Public Comment: "I think you guys are doing a great job!" Barry Waterman TM Updates: - l2lll Peter Robertson: going to board of appeals, hearing - Work at docks complete with exception of parking spot painting. - New soccer goals for park - MDE- lead service line inventory due by end of 2024, engineering work estimate $200,000, will be put out to bid,50yo loan forgiveness from MDE. - Survey of channel almost complete, waiting for sampling results for report to commissioners - Commissioners honored Kayden Keenan as Volunteer of the year for Eagle Scout Project - House Bill 90- requires furthering fair housing, no current actions needed until update of Comprehensive Plan - Tree Lighting Ceremony- Friday at 6 pm Town - Christmas Party- l2ll4 Matt requested extra millings in parking spots close to creek because of turf. Old Business: Wheatlands: Oueenstown Corridor Management Plan: no update Recreational Cannabis Regulations: review of November's discussion; Mike Bowell motioned to permit cannabis enterprise uses, except on-site consumption businesses, in the HC, RC and I districts, and commercial areas in an approved RPC overlay district subject to the following conditions: A. Any proposed development site is located south of US 301 B. The enterprise is licensed by the State of Maryland C. No enterprise may be located within 500 ft. of a pre-existing school, licensed childcare center, family childcare home or playground, recreation center, library or Park. Geneva Thrasher-Rieu seconded with no additional discussion, no opposition. The Town Manager will forward the recommendation to the Town Commissioners. New Business: November minutes: tabled until January meeting. Peter Johnston reported he received a call from Tom Davis, wants to meet with Golf Course, discuss new plans. Mike Bowell motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.h., seconded by Geneva Thrasher-Rieu, all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Geneva Thrasher-Rieu