Meeting minutes of Town Council on December 4, 2007

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on January 8, 2008

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. The Mayor and Council Members Frank Bennett, Charles Bradsher, David Preusch and Tom Wilkinson were present. The Acting Clerk was present. There were fourteen citizens present.

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on November 6, 2007 were approved as submitted. The minutes of the Public Hearing on November 6, 2007 were approved as submitted. The minutes of the Work Session of November 13, 2007 were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: None

Discussion/Action Items:

Stadler Preliminary Plan: Mr. Pete Stadler was present with Mr. Witmer to submit the preliminary plan for the Laytonsville Manor subdivision. 107 acres located in the R3 zone. Results at this time yield 47 lots. The plan will be given to Stan Benning, Town Planner, for comment.

Proposed Amendment to the Preliminary Plan submitted by Laytonsville LLC: Laytonsville LLC met with the Elementary School and the PTA their written opinion is part of the record. (Representative of the Town were also in attendance: Mayor Oland, Council Member Frank Bennett and Town Planner, Stan Benning.)

Maryland Department of Planning: Mr. Mike Nortrup from MD Dept of Planning informed the Mayor and Council of the changes to 66B and its effect on Comprehensive Plans. He recommended that the planning commission be appointed as soon as possible. He also discussed the Municipal Growth element and explained what the Dept of Planning can provide. They can submit the plan for review to the proper agencies.

Rolling Ridge Subdivision – Lot 12 Building Permit: Joe Korcinsky with NVHomes submitted a permit for Lot 12. A couple questions were cleared up and the permit will be issued.

Mr. Bingley – Elm Street Development reported that the work to the pond on Rolling Ridge is complete. The historic house has been sold to Mr. Brian DaVilla.

Work Session:

Action:

Resolution to Defer Decision for Reclassification Application for property Located at 21415 Laytonsville Road: Resolution for meeting to be held on Jan 8, 2008 made by Tom Wilkinson, seconded by Bud Bennett. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Text Amendment to Section 127 to Add Definition for the Term “Contributing Resources”: Amend section 127 to add definition of contributing resources made by David Preusch seconded by Bud Bennett. Approved unanimously.

Rolling Ridge Subdivision – Lot 12 Building Permit: Lot 12 motion to issue permit made by Bud Bennett, seconded by David Preusch. Approved unanimously.

Proposed Amendment to the Preliminary Plan Submitted by Laytonsville Communities, LLC – Fulks South Subdivision: Preliminary plan amendment submitted by Laytonsville LLC, motion made to close the record by Bud Bennett.

Second by Dave Preusch. Approved.

Motion to approve the concept of the round about made by Bud Bennett. Second by Tom Wilkinson. Approved.

Motion to decline the request to amend the preliminary plan submitted by Laytonsville LLC, which illustrated that the roundabout be abandoned and a T intersection be constructed, made by Bud Bennett. Second Tom Wilkinson. Approved.

Mr. Buddy Sutton, Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department, stated that he felt this move would jeopardize the safety of the fire equipment as well as pedestrians. They are not in favor of the roundabout. Questioned how to control traffic in a circle in the case of an emergency. He noted that the traffic dumping from a full service fire station could cause problems. Dale Johnson also opposes the roundabout.

Josh Pomeroy – It is up to Natelli to come up with a plan to meet the requirements. This does not preclude them from requesting any future amendments to the plan should the roundabout not come to fruition.

Council:

Citizens:

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to adjourn at 9:09 p.m.  Council Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Sheree Wenger

Acting Clerk

December 4, 2007

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