Also
in attendance were Town Attorney Chris Kehoe, Chief of Police
At
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF
Upon motion by Ms.
Jackson-Amis, seconded by Mr. Jensen, the minutes were approved unanimously
with corrections to be submitted by Ms. Jackson-Amis.
There was no one present at
this time.
ITEMS BY MAYOR WILLEY
Mayor Willey stated that he
has nothing at this time.
ITEMS BY CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Harvey reported that he
has nothing at this time.
Mr. Wendowski asked Chief
Harvey to look at the area in the vicinity of
Chief Harvey stated that he
will look at it.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
Mr. Glass, the Town Engineer
stated that on Thursday, January 8, members of the Public Works and himself
will be assessing the streets of
Mr. Glass reminded those
present that on Wednesday, January 7 at
Mr. Glass updated on the gas
plant cleanup on
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked if
there is a tree schedule for planting trees around town.
Mr. Glass stated that this
year the Town of
ITEMS BY THE TOWN PLANNER
Mr. Hamilton, the Town
Planner stated that he has met with the Critical Area Commissioners looking at
the
Mr. Wendowski asked for the
minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s meetings.
Discussion occurred on the
notification of the application for the Hampton Inn. Mr. Hamilton stated that
this change would occur as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Hamilton
stated that they will draft language for the Planning Commission to review.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY
Mr. Kehoe, the Town Attorney
asked for an Executive Session for the advice of counsel.
ITEMS BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Mr. Bond congratulated the
participants of First Night Talbot for another very successful year.
Mr. Bond announced that the
applications for next year’s Upper Store Redevelopment Grant will be available
at the
Mrs. Scott-Taylor suggested
posting information on the Town’s website regarding the applications.
LETTER FROM MR. R. ANDREW HOLLIS,
Mr. Jensen stated that it is
policy to waiver intergovernmental fees. Mr. Jensen made a motion to approve
Mr. Hollis’ request seconded by Mrs. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously.
LETTER FROM MR. R. ANDREW HOLLIS,
Mr. Wendowski made a motion
to approve Mr. Hollis’ request seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 462, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
Ms. Jackson-Amis stated that
her initial reaction was not to agree to such a provision but she changed her
mind. Ms. Jackson-Amis stated that she cannot fathom why we are doing this. She
stated that this restricts the powers and duties to hear information regarding
buildings and equipment and other budgetary needs which are discussed during
the budgeting process. Ms. Jackson-Amis stated that she suggested having a
community member a part of the police board which is not part of this
ordinance. She asked for clarification on the purpose of this ordinance.
Mr. Jensen stated that it
allows a forum to discuss these matters without having staff to sit through
these discussions.
Mr. Ford stated that he
thinks it does quite a bit. He discussed the Open Meeting Laws and stated that
he has an interest in participating in both those boards so this reformation of
the boards under Ordinance No. 462 and Ordinance No. 463 put both of those
meetings in a public workshop setting which allows all the council members to
attend.
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked the
Town Attorney if the conversations held during these meetings would be
restricted as to what is set forth in the ordinance; such as building,
equipment and other budgetary needs.
The Town Attorney stated that
this ordinance requires that the
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked that
language be added to include or such other matters as the board believes
appropriate to concern itself.
The Town Attorney discussed
the Law Enforcements Officer’s Bill of Rights.
Mr. Ford suggested language
such as; other matters as the
Mr. Kehoe suggested; such
other matters as the majority of the
Mr. Kehoe suggested amending
Section 2.5 of the proposed ordinance to read as follows, “The Police Board
shall hear and consult with the Chief of Police regarding the Police
Department’s building, equipment and other budgetary needs as well as receive
input from citizens regarding the Police Department. In addition, the Police
Board may consider such other matters as a Board member deems appropriate.”
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski
seconded by Mr. Jensen, Ordinance No. 462 was approved as amended following a
roll call vote with Mrs. Scott-Taylor voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 463, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski
seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried, Ordinance No. 463 was unanimously approved
for passage following a roll call vote.
Mr. Ford stated that both the
above ordinances create a quarterly meeting schedule.
ORDINANCE NO. 465, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked for
additional discussion on this matter. Ms. Jackson-Amis discussed the proposed
amendment which she thought had been amended. She stated that the Town of
Ms. Jackson-Amis stated that
her only objection is that the property can be used for any other purpose.
Mr. Kehoe stated that the
Ordinance states that the use of this property can be only for medical purposes
and if you stop using it for medical purposes, the Town of
Mr. Wendowski stated that
this was also his recollection.
The Town Attorney discussed
the scenario should the hospital default on their loan. He discussed the risk
involved and stated that it is a risk that you have to weigh in light of the
value of
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked that
it be on the record that the hospital came to the
The Town Attorney stated that
the major change would require re-application under the Zoning Ordinance as an
amendment to the Commercial Medical Zoning District imposed upon the hospital
property which would require public hearing and a decision by the council’s
successors.
Mr. Wendowski discussed the
difficulty with getting the Certificate of Need.
Mr. Jensen made a motion to
approve Ordinance No. 465 seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried following a
roll call vote with Ms. Jackson-Amis voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 466, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Mr. Jensen made a motion to
approve Ordinance No. 466 seconded by Mrs. Scott-Taylor and carried following a
roll call vote with Ms. Jackson-Amis voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 467, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
Mr. Wendowski questioned what
would happen to the present occupants of the houses.
Mayor Willey stated that any
project for this area would also include a method of housing the folks during
the construction and would also give them the offer of first refusal.
The Town Planner clarified
that what is being done today is establishing a district. He stated that no
project is being discussed whatsoever.
He stated that the
Mayor Willey stated that
there are some architectural concerns as well that also need to be relayed to
the Planning and Zoning Commission during the onset of their review.
Mr. Jensen made a motion to
approve Ordinance No. 467 seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried unanimously
following a roll call vote.
WAIVER REQUEST
The Town Attorney reported
that he had received a waiver request consistent with the terms of the
ordinance just enacted. He stated that it had been as narrowly drawn as
possible to protect the Town’s interest.
The
Mr. Jensen made a motion for
the Mayor to grant the waiver.
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked if
there is something that says that if they stop using it for the purpose which
they request it. She asked if that was supposed to be subsumed in this.
The Town Attorney stated that
it is his understanding of the bond documents being prepared now by the bond
issuer and the hospital, that if the hospital was to cease operations on
Mr. Wendowski seconded Mr.
Jensen’s motion which was carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST OF DAVID E. WOLCOTT ON
BEHALF OF CARROLL P. AND KAREN B. HARRISON FOR A PROPOSED PROJECT WHICH IS A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 13 TOWNHOUSES ON 1.71 ACRE SITE
GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
At
The Town Planner stated that
the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a request for a property
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of
Mr. Hamilton discussed the
history of the PUD application on a R7A zoned property. He stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission has forwarded a positive recommendation in support of the
project. He discussed the town homes proposed for the site with access off
Mr. Dave Wolcott of McCrone
Engineering, Inc. discussed the proposed plan of the project. He displayed the
preliminary site plan which was forwarded as a concept plan for the PUD
application. Mr. Wolcott stated that there are five town houses fronting on
Salmon’s Avenue. He stated that they exceed slightly the Open Space
requirements for the zoning for that area and meet the parking requirements.
Mr. Wolcott discussed the storm water management facility which he stated will
be worked out during the site plan review with Easton Utilities.
Mr. Jensen asked if a pond is
not proposed, what will be implemented.
The Town Engineer, Mr. Glass
stated that in order to satisfy storm water here might be subsurface retention
systems that can actually be buried. He stated that there are also methods to
reintroduce that surface water back into the ground water through an
infiltration gallery that is also a series of underground pipes. Mr. Glass
stated that space here is a limiting factor.
Mrs. Scott-Taylor discussed
the alley for the project.
Mr. Wendowski stated his
concern for fire truck’s mobility in this alley.
Ms. Jackson-Amis questioned
how these are marketed.
Mr. Chris Butterworth, the
developer discussed the project. He stated that they are 13 units, with four
different designs, three-stories, 2,160 square feet of living space with either
a one or two car garage, three bedrooms, 2 ½ baths with a price in the low
$200,000s. Mr. Butterworth stated that these town homes will have a combination
of vinyl and brick and are system built in a factory as modular, assembled on
site.
Mr. Jensen discussed his
concerns with architecture. He stated that he worries how this building will
fit into the neighborhood where it is. He asked if the façade could be changed.
Mr. Wolcott stated that the
architectural difference is with some of the units being vinyl and some being
brick.
Mr. Jensen suggested façade
with more character of the town. He asked if the side of
Ms. Jackson-Amis stated that
the Planning Commission noted that they liked this architectural design.
Mr. Wendowski asked about
shutters on the back of the units. Mr. Butterworth stated that this was never
discussed.
Ms. Jackson-Amis recommended
that one or two of these homes be in a more affordable range.
Mr. Butterworth stated that
the entire project would have to be changed with the cost of the infrastructure,
the price of the land, the engineering with the square foot of the building,
the price barely works now.
Mr. Wendowski asked if the
developer would be agreeable to an impact fee when a number is devised. Mr.
Butterworth stated that this may through the whole project out the door.
Mr. Wendowski asked if there
were any conditions placed on this project by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Mr. Butterworth stated that there were none that he is aware of.
Mr. Wolcott stated that an
access had to be removed.
Mr. Wendowski asked if there
would be a homeowners’ association. Mr. Butterworth stated that there would be.
Mr. Wendowski stated that he
thought that the street should be built to town standards. Mr. Wendowski stated
that if the homeowner’s association dissolves, the town gets the responsibility
for maintenance of the streets.
Mr. Hamilton stated that the
applicant will have to improve
Mr. Wendowski asked that the
record reflect that the Town Planner has obligated the developer to build
streets to the Town’s standards.
Mrs. Scott-Taylor questioned
the frontage of the units. She asked if the garages are in the rear. Ms.
Scott-Taylor asked how much green space will be at the front of the units.
The Town Planner stated that
there is a 15’ dimension. He stated that it might actually look nicer to slide
the buildings a little closer to the street giving them a little more rear
space in the alley access.
Mr. Wolcott stated that there
is approximately 30’ between the street line of
Mrs. Scott-Taylor asked what
the surface would be in the rear going up to the garage. Mr. Butterworth stated
that it will be asphalt and a combination of landscape.
Mrs. Scott-Taylor asked what
the homeowner’s association would be responsible for maintaining. Mr.
Butterworth stated that they would maintain the interior streets and the
landscaping in the whole project.
Discussion occurred on the
garage. Mr. Butterworth clarified that all garages will be in the rear of the
units.
The President of the
Ms. Elizabeth Kelly Dawkins,
The Town Planner showed where
the project ends and the stream bed located.
Ms. Dawkins discussed her
concern with the storm water plan.
Mr. Hamilton stated that once
the zoning is applied for this, there is no need to go back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. He stated that there will be a technical site plan review
with the staff.
Ms. Dawkins stated that PUDs
have hit
Ms. Jackson-Amis questioned
if all the units were three bedrooms. He stated that there is a possibility of
a fourth bedroom with a gable effect. She asked if two units were two bedrooms,
perhaps there could be housing for about $110,000. Ms. Jackson-Amis commended
that to the developer’s thought process.
At
ITEMS BY MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Mr. Jensen wished everyone a
Happy New Year. He thanked everyone for their concern during their recent
experience. Mr. Jensen asked for patience for those he owes telephone calls
back to.
Mr. Wendowski discussed the
activities with First Night Talbot. He stated that this was his third year as a
volunteer and everyone enjoyed the activities.
Ms. Jackson-Amis asked Mayor
Willey to give her an answer to the issue raised about 33 Kelly Gibson Street
in terms of what if anything; the town can do to assist this project. She asked
for the answer in advance of the Mayor’s meeting with Mr. Bibb. Ms.
Jackson-Amis asked for the status of the Doverbrook vacancies prior to Mr.
Bibb’s meeting.
Mr. Ford reminded the
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen
seconded by Mrs. Scott-Taylor, the
At
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Ms.
Jackson-Amis, seconded by Mrs. Scott-Taylor and unanimously carried; the
President of the
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