Work Session Meeting minutes of the Town Council Work Session on

December 14, 2004

As reviewed, approved and accepted by the Town Council on February 1, 2005

Meeting called to order at 7:35pm by the Mayor. Mayor Oland welcomed back council member Charles Bradsher from his tour in Iraq and welcomed Boy Scout Matthew Crase who is working on a merit badge. 5 citizens were also in attendance. All council members were present.

Mr. Tom Natelli introduced Mr. Jim Ruff who would be reviewing the plan for the Fulks South property. It has been determined that due to final septic testing and the need for further storm water management ponds that the home total will be 56. As of this date comments have been received from WSSC and the Department of Permitting Services. Comments had not been received from the County or MNCPPC. Mayor Oland did not expect MNCPPC to respond as they have no jurisdiction.

Mr. Stan Benning prepared a check list of items of concern. It has been noted that the pavement width on Brink Rd should be widened by 12 feet or order to accommodate an access lane. This would create a better transition for the homeowners to exit their neighborhood as well as provide better transition to the future roundabout with Rt. 108.

The two cul de sac’s at the north end of the subdivision should be connected as a through street in order for the town to provide maintenance services (i.e.: snow removal, trash collection) and to accommodate school transportation. Mr. Natelli was concerned that the through street would detract from the aesthetic of the community. Mr. Benning present an overlay of the proposed through street for their consideration.

Individual lots were singled out by the council and Mr. Benning. Each lot would be reviewed and necessary changes made.

A hammer head should be placed where the by-pass build out is located in order for ample turnaround space.

Width of the walkway easements and their relationship to the existing houses may encroach on the privacy of the homeowner. The width should be such as not to appear as a roadway. 10 foot should be sufficient. Location of the walkways and their connection to the sections of the community and Laytonsville Elementary school should be modified. No specific plan has been set to light the pathways. The council encouraged the planners to include lighting.

The location of the water tower and subsequent water lines are mapped out on the plan.

WSSC would take over the storm water management.

A utility layout needs to be submitted for Lot 4.

Arrangements would be made with representatives of the LVFD, the Town Council and Mr. Natelli’s office to discuss the placement of a walkway to get to the Elementary School.

The wooded area located at the intersection of Rt. 108 and Warfield would remain in tact.

The dead end needs to change to a hammer head or a cul de sac. Alternatives will be considered. A turnaround would be acceptable. The goal is to avoid the use of homeowner driveways as a turnaround.

Concern was expressed over the request to connect the two communities at the South end of the development since this area is a 100 year flood plain. A large enough storm pipe could not be installed. All consideration would be made on this issue.

Widen the pavement to 18 feet off center line on Warfield.

The final Forest Conservation plan will be prepared in the near future.

There was discussion about the proposed round about at Warfield and Rt.108. The state would have the final say on its location.

The area of trees located next to the location of the water tower should be considered for a town park.

Mayor Oland thanked the representatives for their participation. A hearing would be scheduled for January. Pursuant to public input the vote would be scheduled for the regular monthly meeting in February. The meeting then continued with a brief discussion on the drainage project planned for South Montgomery Street.

Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Board Eric Wenger was introduced and discussion began about their work reviewing the Comprehensive Plan.

Mr. Wenger informed the Council that their Vision Statement should be included with the plan, however, a copy of this was not located. The Vision Statement would try to be located, otherwise a facsimile would be written.

Discussion regarding the changes to the plan ensued. Mr. Wenger pointed out that there were not dramatic changes to the plan. The plan itself is very well written, their committee mainly revised the language and updated the population figures and dates. The plan was reviewed up to the Zoning section. Further discussion would continue during the next few months, culminating in a final version for review by the town residents.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50pm

Respectfully submitted,

Sheree Wenger