Meeting minutes of Town Council Work Session on June 17, 2003

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on July 1, 2003

Mayor Charles T. White opened the Work Session at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Council Members Frank Bennett, and Tom Wilkinson were in attendance. Council Member Dave Preusch arrived at 8: 15 p.m. Council Member Charles Bradsher was absent. Mayor-Elect Charles W. Oland, Attorney Stan Abrams, and Planner Stan Benning were also in attendance. The Clerk and the Treasurer were present. There were 10 citizens present.

Review of Town’s Filing Fees Schedule: The Town’s subdivision fees structure and proposed filing fees were discussed. Mayor-Elect Willard Oland pointed out that if expenses exceed the minimum as it relates to subdivision fees, the applicant would be billed for the excess.

The Town’s current filing fees and proposed filing fees were discussed. Several categories were reviewed and the attached chart was approved for submission to the regular Town Council Meeting on July 1, 2003. Stan Benning will obtain Reforestation Fee information for consideration by the Mayor and Council.

Stan Abrams pointed out in the Zoning Ordinance, any citizens can ask for a Text Amendment to be introduced; normally, the Mayor and Council would submit. Therefore, a filing fee should be considered for Text Amendment submission. A fee should also be considered for any Master Plan Amendments. Therefore, the Zoning Map Amendment fees and the Master Plan Amendment fees were added to the fee chart. These fees are incurred only when a property owner submits an application.

Review of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan: Stan Benning reviewed the Town’s Land Plan. This Plan will be introduced at the July 1 meeting. The R3 zoning of two parcels (Stadler and Natelli Communities) will be conducted at the same Public Hearing date.

Natelli Communities: Stan Benning has reviewed the plan and has prepared recommendations. See attached. Items of interest: plan for a right-of-way for the Route 108 By Pass should be dedicated to the Town. There will be 33 acres of green space. Stan Abrams recommended that a Homeowners Associations own the green space and the Town should reserve the right of a non-exclusive easement. Stan Benning recommended all streets have curb, gutter, street lights, street trees and sidewalks. It was agreed that sidewalks should be included only on one side. It was also agreed that a landscape plan will be submitted before any construction. Ownership of any stormwater management ponds was agreed to allow Montgomery County to administer. Tom

Natelli asked that the Mayor and Council keep an open mind regarding the 26 foot wide road at Brink Road. Beyond that, Mr. Natelli was satisfied with Stan Benning’s suggestions. Scott Demler will amend Preliminary Plan to include the discussed changes. An extension may be required to review all changes. Mr. Natelli would be agreeable to an extension.

The Work Session was concluded at 9:35 p.m.

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

June 17, 2003