Planning Commission Minutes — 2019-01-02

Town of Queenstown Planning Commission Minutes January 2,2019 A regularly scheduled meeting of the Queenstown Planning Commission was held Wednesday evening January 2, 2019.

Present were Philip Snyder- Chair, Matt Reno- Vice Chair, Perry Stutman, Loretta Hohmann, Secretary, Town Planner Peter Johnston, Town Office Manager Amy Moore.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Accordingly, Phil Snyder brought the meeting to order al7:02 p.m. The following documents were distributed to all members of the Planning Commission that were in attendance:

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Agenda .

Rauch Utility Extension Alternative Analysis for Water and Sewer infrastructure extensions to Wheatlands Farm, Queenstown, MD Dated July 5, 2018 .

Ryan Homes Plan 1220 o Towne Square Building Elevation images dated911712010 o Planning Commission Minutes December 5,2018

GUESTS -

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Barry Waterman Discussion on development concepts for Wheatland's Town Commissioners asked Mr. Waterman to provide an update to the Planning Commissioners on his plan for development of the Wheatland Annexed property. Mr.

Waterman had a large developer in line with a box store for development and it did not work out in a timely manner. There was interest for assisted living, but again that is no longer viable. This is a large project that will take a significant amount of time. Currently, Mr. Waterman is working with a commercial broker for restaurant development. This requires certain metrics that cannot be met by itself, thus he needed to bring in a

residential proponent. Mr. Waterman shared his concerns of tax revenue and the cost of growth.

The broker, Mr. Waterman is confident that a convenience store will want to be included in a corner property. There would be a need for highway services and he would have the ability to provide pads for these commercial entities. There is a need for townhouses and the average price would be $270,000. There is not enough interest for an upscale product as referenced by the Gibson's Grant development. Mr. Waterman is currently

estimating 180 townhouses. The intent is lor lz the property to have residential and the other lz half for commercial. On the commercial side, 5 or 6 units such as small food, i.e.

Jimmy John's, and other fast food stores.

Mr. Waterman estimates that tax revenues to be $15-16,000 per year from townhomes and commercialas much as $90,000 ayear.

Also, Mr. Waterman discussed recreationalfacilities- what things are a value to the town?

The recreational would not be a large portion or component of the properties yet still relevant.

Currently Mr. Waterman is waiting on the land permit. This will allow him to access rte.

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Additional items that were discussed:

o Townhomes would be considered to be inclusive in an HOA.

o Restaurants would be single owner, example an Applebee's.

o o Increased traffic on 301.

Amenitvffiffifi;" . needs or the residents Community healtho How do you create the old town QT residents to interact with the new residents?

o Green area - park and walk - and dog park.

TOWN MANAGER/TOWN COMMISSIONERS UPDATES

No letters of interest for the open seat for the Planning Board.

Feb. 20th, Town Hall meeting for the Public. Town Commissioners are requesting a few of the Planning Commissioners to aftend.

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

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Minutes - December 5, 2018. Motion by Matt Reno to be approved as submitted, Aye 4, Nay 0.

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Election of Officers - Motion by Phil Snyder to move to wait for election until a full completion of members. Aye 4, Nay 0.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Secretary