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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knight at 7:08 p.m. at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
Commissioner Lewis led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Karp, Lewis, Perestam, Ruttenberg, Tetreault, Vice Chairman Gerstner, and Chairman Knight.
Absent: None
Also present were Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Rojas, Senior Planner Schonborn, Senior Planner Alvarez, Associate Planner Dudman, and Assistant Planner Mikhail.
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to approve the Agenda as presented.
Director Rojas distributed one letter of correspondence for Agenda Item No. 4 and two letters of correspondence for Agenda Item No. 6. He also reported that at the October 3rd meeting, the City Council heard the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on the non-commercial antenna at City Hall and remanded it back to the Planning Commission. He also reported that the Planning Commission's denial of the height variation on Middlecrest Road was appealed to the City Council.
Commissioners Perestam and Tetreault reported they had met with the new president of Marymount College but did not discuss the College's proposed project.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items)
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to remove the discussion from the Consent Calendar.
1. Discussion of possible re-zoning of Elkmont Canyon from RS-4 to OH
Director Rojas explained that the applicant did not appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council, and therefore the Director's decision that there is one legal lot stands, and for that reason staff does not see any reason to consider a rezoning of the property.
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to accept staff's recommendation to take no action on this item.
2. Height Variation Permit (Case No. Zon2006-00136): 4941 Blackhorse Road
Senior Planner Schonborn presented the staff report, giving a brief background of the project. He stated that before the meeting the applicant had conveyed to staff that they felt all of the items of concern had been sufficiently addressed with the redesign and were not willing to further modify the project or modify the silhouette. He explained that staff's recommendation is to review the proposed project as presented at the September 12th meeting without the benefit of a modified silhouette and determine whether the concerns expressed at that meeting have been addressed, and subsequently adopt a resolution either approving the project or denying the project without prejudice. He noted that no further extensions can be granted to the Permit Streamlining Act and the Planning Commission will have to make a decision at this meeting.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
Scott McGee 4941 Blackhorse Road (applicant) stated that his family has run out of room in the house that was built in the 1960s and is trying to modernize the house. He explained that the first time he was before the Planning Commission he knew that approval was a long-shot, as staff was recommending denial of the project. However, he had spent so much time working with the architect and the neighbors to create something that would be acceptable that he wanted to present the design to the Planning Commission. He noted that at that meeting the Planning Commission expressed concerns about the project, and the architect subsequently did a dramatic redesign of the project to address those concerns. He stated that those changes resulted in the Planning Department recommending an approval of the project. He explained that at the second Planning Commission he and his wife were shocked at the concerns expressed by the Commission, as they were directed more at the size of the addition, which was not an issue at the first meeting. He stated that he still does not understand the concerns regarding the size of the proposed house, as he meets the criteria in the Code for setbacks and lot coverage. He stated that after the last meeting he and his wife were shock and confused, as they felt the significant redesign met all of the concerns expressed by the Planning Commission at the previous meeting. He stated that he had already spent over $3,500 in flagging the property and did not want to spend an additional amount, especially not knowing what the Commission was looking for. He asked the Planning Commission to reconsider their decision and approve the project.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Gerstner stated that he was not at the last hearing and had not had a chance to review the tape or minutes, and therefore recused himself from hearing this item.
Commissioner Lewis recalled from the last meeting that several Commissioners had stated they could not support the project without a re-flagging of the new design, and if it were re-flagged they might be able to reconsider their decision. He stated that nothing has changed from the last meeting, and therefore he still could not support the project.
Commissioner Ruttenberg stated that he had requested the project be reflagged in order to better see what the changes had been. As the applicant chose not to reflag the property, there isn't the opportunity to better understand the changes. He explained that the issue for him is the size of the project. He felt that an issue on the peninsula is mansionization and the way he looks at what is or is not mansionization is to ask what is the largest one-story home that can be built on the lot. He explained that on this lot, which is 7,300 square feet and a 50 percent maximum lot coverage, the maximum size of a single-story home would be 3,650 square feet and any proposal over that number should be looked at very carefully in terms of mansionization. He stated that the applicant would have to show him other factors on the lot or with the addition that would convince him that the addition can be larger than 3,650 square feet in size, and in this situation he did not see other factors. He did not feel that suggesting to the applicant that this addition should be a little smaller is not saying they don't have a right to expand the home considerably, from 2,200 square feet to 3,650 square feet. He did not feel the property could handle a 4,000 square foot home and therefore could not support the current proposed project.
Commissioner Karp agreed with Commissioner Ruttenberg's remarks, noting that what disturbs him is that the Planning Commission gave the applicant an opportunity to prove their case, and reflaging was an opportunity that they refused to avail themselves of. He stated that there are no new facts for the Commission to consider since the last meeting, and it disturbed him to have to vote to deny the project.
Commissioner Tetreault stated that at the last meeting he voted for approval of the project, noting this is a subjective approval. He did not understand what the applicant wants of the Planning Commission, as they did not bring anything new to the Commission and he did not think the applicant should expect the Planning Commission to change its mind without any new information being presented. He explained that he was wrestling with whether to maintain his vote to approve the project or to change his vote to support the decision of the majority of the Commission.
Commissioner Perestam stated that he looked forward to a reflagging as well as landscape plans, and was disappointed that neither was done. He explained that he had an open mind with regards to the project and the reflagging and landscape plans could have convinced him to support the project.
Chairman Knight agreed that reflagging the project may have clarified many of his concerns with the project and was disappointed that it wasn't done. He also agreed that since no new information was presented to the Planning Commission he would not be able to change his opinion and approve the project, as it still appeared too bulky and massive for the lot.
Commissioner Lewis moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 2006-50 thereby denying the proposed Height Variation without prejudice, seconded by Commissioner Perestam. Approved, (6-0-1) with Vice Chairman Gerstner recused.
3. Maintenance review for View Restoration Permit No. 161
Senior Planner Alvarez presented the staff report, giving a brief background of the case. He showed pictures of the property showing the trees and how they have been trimmed. He explained that staff has had the opportunity to monitor the tree level growth for over a year and staff recommends the Planning Commission amend the Conditions of Approval to make it clear that maintenance trimming levels are to be the baseline photographs of December 2004 and May 2005 and the trees trimmed at two specific times of the year as well. He also noted that staff was requesting the Planning Commission add some clean-up language regarding references to replacement trees, as no trees were replaced.
Commissioner Karp asked if there was any type of agreement between the foliage owner and the applicants.
Director Rojas explained that whether or not there is an agreement between the parties, this is a City decision that is captured in Conditions of Approval and staff is asking that these conditions be modified.
Commissioner Ruttenberg asked why the foliage owner could not at this time remove the trees if he chose to do so.
Senior Planner Alvarez explained that the removal option was given to the foliage owner when he was initially given the order to take action against the trees, however he opted to trim the trees rather than remove them. He stated that the foliage owner can still remove the trees, however he will not be eligible for replacement foliage.
Chairman Knight questioned the wording in the Resolution in reference to the photographs, and suggested staff clarify which photographs were being referenced so there would not be any confusion in the future.
Staff agreed to add language clarifying which photographs were being referenced, and add those photographs as an exhibit in the Resolution.
Chairman Knight asked if there is an option for the foliage owner to trim the foliage down lower than required and only have to trim once a year.
Senior Planner Alvarez answered that the foliage owner can always trim lower than required in order to avert more frequent trimming.
Chairman Knight noted the language in the Resolution states that the foliage shall be trimmed on a semi-annual basis, which shows no flexibility.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
Alan Young 7256 Berry Hill Drive stated he supports staff recommendations. He was very appreciative of staff assigning a month that the trees must be trimmed in, as there could be a tendency to reset the clock every time the tree is trimmed, even if the tree is trimmed later than it should have been.
Mike O'Sullivan 30466 Via Cambron distributed photographs to the Planning Commission for clarification. He asked the Planning Commission to look at this issue on the basis of the trimming that is required and what is required to eliminate any significant infringement on the Young's view, feeling that it is very pertinent to determine whether or not the foliage constitutes a significant impairment of the applicant's view. He showed photographs of his trees, noting that the Eucalyptus tree could not be seen from the Young's property 11 months after the initial trimming. He also showed photographs of the pine tree, stating that it does not block any views.
Commissioner Karp asked Mr. O'Sullivan what he thought, in light of the court hearing and all of the discussions and appeals, was fair for him to do in regards to trimming the trees.
Mr. O'Sullivan stated that he has accepted that his trees have been severely cut, but he would like to salvage something from all of this, adding that he thought that the hearings were, in some respects, flawed. He stated he would like to see a maintenance schedule that preserves views but does not unduly limit his ability to have some beautiful trees.
Chairman Knight asked if it was the trimming schedule he was concerned about or the level to which the trees have been ordered to be trimmed.
Mr. O'Sullivan answered it is both. He explained that the schedule of December trimming is acceptable, however trimming every six months is totally unnecessary. He also noted that the views that the Youngs have is spectacular.
Vice Chairman Gerstner asked Mr. O'Sullivan if trimming the trees annually in December would be adequate to preserve the views.
Mr. O'Sullivan answered that trimming once annually would be all that is necessary to preserve the views. He stated that he would like some relaxation on the height level of the trees.
Mr. Young (in rebuttal) stated that he is in complete agreement with staff recommendations. He stated that the Eucalyptus tree has a tremendous growing spurt in the spring and summer and if the Planning Commission decided on a yearly trimming schedule, he would like to have the 2-foot trigger put back into the conditions.
Mr. Sullivan stated that he has shown pictures of the Eucalyptus tree 6 months, 8 months, and 11 months after trimming and noted that the tree has not grown significantly in that time. He stated that requiring trimming every six months costs money and keeps the tree perpetually misshapen.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Chairman Knight asked staff if the Planning Commission can consider the established view lines and view impacts or if the only thing before the Planning Commission is the maintenance schedule.
Director Rojas explained that the City Council previously determined the level the trees are to be trimmed to and the Planning Commission tonight is only looking at the maintenance schedule.
Commissioner Perestam stated that after the initial cutting of a pine tree it may take a year or two before it begins to fill in and grow, and therefore an annual trim on the pine tree will work effectively. He felt that the Eucalyptus tree is more difficult, but felt it was probably more effective to require it be trimmed every six months to keep the trimming managed, even if it is only a very small amount that is trimmed.
Commissioner Tetreault stated he was inclined to follow the staff's recommendation for both trees just to make sure things are done properly per the Resolution.
Vice Chairman Gerstner stated he could be convinced that an annual schedule might be adequate, however because of the difficultly of having the trees trimmed and the effort that has gone into this, he was inclined to agree with staff's recommendations.
Commissioner Karp also agreed with staff's recommendations, stating that a more ambiguous schedule would only cause problems that would come before the Planning Commission or City Council again.
Commissioners Lewis and Ruttenberg agreed with staff's recommendations.
Chairman Knight stated the trimming schedule is a result of a long process of trying other processes that have not worked. He felt the proposed schedule was satisfactory and agreed with staff's recommendations.
Commissioner Ruttenberg moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 2006-51 thereby approving staff recommendation to amend the Conditions of Approval contained in City council Resolution No. 2004-63 in order to clarify the maintenance schedule requirements for two trees located on the property at 30466 Via Cambron, as presented by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Tetreault. Approved, (7-0).
At 8:30 p.m. the Planning Commission took a short recess until 8:40 p.m. at which time they reconvened.
4. Height Variation Permit (Case No. ZON2004-00571): 1946 Upland Street
Associate Planner Dudman presented the staff report explaining the scope of the project and the need for the Height Variation. She explained that the only property in the neighborhood that has a view is at 29419 Bayend Drive, however staff determined that the proposed project would not significantly impair the view. She showed several photographs of homes in the immediate neighborhood, and noted that the proposed addition would result in a home that is more than 70 percent larger the largest size home that currently exists in the neighborhood. Therefore, staff could not find that the proposed addition would be compatible with the immediate neighborhood. She stated that although staff could not make the findings regarding neighborhood compatibility in terms of size and bulk and mass, staff believes the applicant did make an effort to revise the project to address staff's concerns, however staff was still recommending denial of the proposed project.
Commissioner Lewis asked staff if there could be a less ambitious two-story addition in the neighborhood that staff would support.
Associate Planner Dudman explained that there are other two-story homes in the neighborhood, however they were approved before the City was incorporated.
Director Rojas added that staff may be able to support a scaled back two-story addition at this site, as the view impacts are minimal.
Chairman Knight asked staff if they had done a privacy analysis from the two balconies at the rear of the proposed addition.
Associate Planner Dudman explained that there is already a privacy infringement to the neighboring residence at 1938 Upland from the existing by-right 16-foot structure. She noted there is currently no foliage between the two properties.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
Jerry Rodin 29000 Western Ave (architect) stated that staff has supported all issues of the project except the mass and bulk. He stated that this neighborhood has not changed in quite a long time, and he is aware of the concerns of the neighbors. He showed several 3-D renderings of the proposed house, noting that the height of the structure is as low as he can possibly legally make it. Regarding the balcony in the rear, he stated that he can add screening that will prevent the owners from being able to look down into the neighboring property, noting however that the terracing of the properties allows for views into the neighboring yards. He showed several pictures of house in the Eastview neighborhood that are two-story, noting however that they look like two-story boxes with little or no articulation.
Commissioner Lewis complimented Mr. Rodin on his renderings, however he asked Mr. Rodin if he felt that special attention has been given to the scale and mass of the proposed residence, as required by the Code.
Mr. Rodin felt that he had addressed the scale, bulk, and mass issues, however noted that if the Planning Commission felt it needed further attention he would further address the issues.
Commissioner Karp asked Mr. Rodin if the homeowners had considered and looked in to expanding their home on grade and not go up to a second story.
Mr. Rodin explained that the owners are planning on building a swimming pool in the backyard. Because of that, he tried to reduce the footprint of the property in respect to the slope in the back. He noted that the proposed second story is proposed over the footprint of the existing residence. He also explained that he has added a three-car garage to help mitigate the parking issues on the street, noting it takes away square footage that can be used for a bedroom or an office on the first level.
Commissioner Karp asked, if the pool were not built, if an addition can be added on grade.
Mr. Rodin answered that it was possible to design an addition on grade.
Chairman Knight asked Mr. Rodin to clarify if the retaining walls on the plans are existing or if they will be new walls.
Mr. Rodin answered that the retaining walls shown on the plans are existing and are actually on the neighboring properties.
Ali Mori (owner) stated that he and his family are not currently living in the house and are very anxious to have the house addition so they can move in.
Commissioner Karp asked Mr. Mori how important the swimming pool is to him, as the Planning Commission may be more willing to approve a project that is on grade rather than two-story.
Mr. Mori answered that it is as important to him as having a wife or not, as his wife will not move into the house without a swimming pool.
Declan Rushe 1947 Upland Street stated that his home is directly across the street from the applicant's home. He stated that his main objection to the project is neighborhood compatibility, as the majority of the homes in the neighborhood are single story. He also objected to the proposed increase in size, as he felt it would result in a disproportionately larger house. He also objected to the proposed high frontage of the home that would have a privacy impact to his home.
Chairman Knight asked Mr. Rushe to clarify how this proposed addition would impact his privacy.
Mr. Rushe explained that the top windows of the addition would look straight across into his front den and kitchen areas.
Wayne Franklin 1966 Upland Street stated the houses in the neighborhood are all three bedrooms with a two-car garage and the proposed residence will be double that size and look out of place. He stated that the architect visited his home and commented that the proposed addition might block a portion of his view.
Claudia McCulloch 29441 Bayend Drive felt the home is a thoughtful and tasteful design and is consistent with the eclectic community. She felt there will always be smaller homes on smaller lots, however there is now a trend in the neighborhood of families with younger children, and the design reflects the recent dynamic revitalization of the community. She enthusiastically supported the proposed addition.
Doris Nagy 1954 Upland Street stated her home is next door to the proposed addition. She stated that the full height of the addition is next to her house and will obstruct the light and air into her house. She felt the windows on the upper floor will look directly into her kitchen and dining room, and objected to the construction. She did not think the project fit into the neighborhood.
Jerry Rodin (in rebuttal) stated that he was at 1966 Upland and displayed a picture taken from that residence which he felt clearly showed that there was no view impairment from the proposed addition. He also explained that because of the low pitch of the roof design, he did not feel there would be an issue of light and air to the neighbor at 1954 Upland Street. In reference to the neighbor across the street, he explained that he did not know how he could mitigate the windows to not infringe on the possible privacy issues of the neighbor across the street, but he would be willing to work with the neighbor.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Chairman Knight asked staff if the Code addresses privacy impacts to neighbors who live across the street from a proposed project.
Director Rojas explained that the language of the Code states that privacy impacts will considered from abutting properties.
Chairman Knight asked staff which windows on the project will be looking into the property next door at 1954 Upland.
Associate Planner Dudman answered that it will be the master bathroom windows that will look down on the neighbor's property, however this could be mitigated with some type of frosted glass or window treatment.
Commissioner Karp asked if the slope behind the house was an extreme slope or was it a buildable slope.
Director Rojas answered that it is not considered an extreme slope and is buildable in the sense that the Code does not prohibit pools or structures on the slope, however a grading application would be required.
Commissioner Lewis stated that he agrees with the staff report with respect to views and privacy as well as the compatibility issues. He did not think this would be a monstrous home and was a good effort in terms of architectural style, but felt it could be scaled back to a less ambitious more compatible design.
Commissioner Ruttenberg stated that 4,000 square feet of the 11,000 square foot lot are in the canyon and the design of the home appears to be driven by the desire for a swimming pool. He felt more consideration should be made in regards to building this home on grade. He also noted that the existing two-story homes in the neighborhood mentioned by the architect are considerably smaller than this proposed home. He stated that his issue has to do with the bulk, mass and size of the home.
Commissioner Karp realized the community is changing and new and bigger houses are being built, and it is to the benefit of the City to have a newer structure to be built on the property. However, he was concerned that his physical inspection of the property did not coincide with the civil engineering drawing. He also felt the swimming pool was an issue, as he felt the existing house could be expanded on grade to meet the needs of the owners. He supported the three-car garage and felt that the design of the project is contemporary and refreshing. He stated he is concerned about the bulk and mass of the proposed house and would be more strongly in favor of a one-story house on the property.
Vice Chairman Gerstner felt this was a case of too much too fast, explaining that Eastview is an area that can support such a house however it can't transition immediately to a house this size. He felt that this house is not compatible with the single story houses in the neighborhood at the present time. He felt that parts of the design tend to make the house look more bulky and massive and that there are things that can be done to make the house more compatible with the neighborhood. He felt that the house is quite large relative to the neighborhood and in this instances the size shows. He stated that he does not object to the house in terms of size, but rather compatibility, as the design of the house can be changed to hide the bulk and mass.
Commissioner Tetreault discussed neighborhood compatibility, noting that the Guidelines direct that the proposed structure be compared to the 20 closest homes in the neighborhood and not what has happened in other surrounding neighborhoods in the City. He therefore felt very constrained as to what the Planning Commission can permit in a given neighborhood. He agreed with the Vice Chairman that this project may be too much too fast for this neighborhood. He explained that allowing this size home to be built will be establishing a baseline that others in the neighborhood can then point to and say they want a similar house at a similar or slightly larger size. He stated that this is a beautiful design that would be compatible in many other communities in the City, however he did not feel it was compatible in this particular community. He felt the house would be disproportionate to others in the neighborhood in terms of size and scale.
Commissioner Perestam agreed that the proposed house would be too large for the neighborhood. He stated that he is not against a two-story home in the neighborhood. He felt that taking the vegetation away from the home will significantly add to the mass and bulk of the house, noting that some of the mass and bulk could possibly be hidden by well-placed vegetation.
Chairman Knight agreed that this project was too bulky and massive for the neighborhood, noting that the three-car garage and the second story over it appeared very massive from the street.
Commissioner Perestam moved to deny the proposed Height Variation without prejudice, seconded by Commissioner Lewis.
Commissioner Lewis suggested the Commission discuss the view and privacy impacts, if any, so that the architect can address those issues when considering the redesign of the project.
Commissioner Tetreault stated that his problem was with mass and bulk, and that he would rather see a redesign before he discusses any privacy or view issues.
Commissioners Perestam and Ruttenberg asked that the public hearing be reopened to allow the architect an opportunity to respond to what the Planning Commission has discussed.
Chairman Knight re-opened the public hearing.
Jerry Rodin (architect) stated that he could keep the front portion of the house at a single story, which would address the streetscape, and push the second story addition back away from the street. He stated that will take away about 900 square feet of mass from the front of the house. He noted that the area in the back of the residence is a canyon, and he was concerned with soil stability in that area.
Commissioner Tetreault asked Mr. Rodin if he would prefer the current motion of deny without prejudice or to continue the public hearing to allow him time to redesign the project to address the Planning Commission's concerns.
Mr. Rodin answered that he would prefer a continuance.
Commissioner Karp asked Mr. Rodin if his client would consent to a 90-day extension per the Permit Streamlining Act.
Mr. Rodin answered that his client will absolutely agree to the extension, and will follow that request up with a letter.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Perestam withdrew his motion and Commissioner Lewis withdrew his second to the motion.
Commissioner Tetreault moved to continue the public hearing to the November 28, 2006 Planning Commission meeting to allow the architect to redesign the proposed project to address the concerns of the Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Lewis.
Director Rojas asked the Planning Commission if they would like the new design to be re-silhouetted.
The Planning Commission agreed that a new silhouette should be requested.
The motion to continue the public hearing to November 28, 2006 was approved, (7-0).
5. Height Variation Permit (Case No. ZON2006-00348: 1808 Velez Drive
Assistant Planner Mikhail presented the staff report, explaining the scope of the project and the need for the Height Variation. She explained that staff was able to make the necessary findings to support the height variation and was recommending approval of the project, as conditioned.
Commissioner Tetreault noted that there is currently a cargo container in the driveway at this residence, and asked if that cargo container was permitted.
Director Rojas answered that the Building Official allows cargo containers at a site during construction if there is an active permit. He stated that staff would research to see if there is an open building permit and if the cargo container is there legally.
Chairman Knight asked staff to clarify which windows staff was recommending be clearstory to mitigate privacy issues.
Assistant Planner Mikhail showed on a photograph the windows on the east side of the second story the windows that are being recommended to be clearstory.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
Kristi Skelton 27041 Whitestone Drive (architect) stated that she worked with the neighbors prior to submitting the application to design an addition that would be pleasing to the owners and neighbors. She felt the two-story addition was situated in such a way as to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Chairman Knight asked Ms. Skelton if the style of the home was a California Craftsman type.
Ms. Skelton answered that it is a Craftsman style.
Kate Gregory 1808 Velez Drive (owner) stated that she has worked closely with her neighbors, as she has good relationships with the neighbors. She stated that she has had a good response to this addition from the neighbors and was available for any questions.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Perestam stated that this is an example of what can be done with a second story addition in a neighborhood of mostly single story homes to make it compatible with the neighborhood. He discussed the City tree at the property and suggested it be trimmed only to the extent needed to construct the addition, as it helps soften the addition from the street.
Commissioner Tetreault agreed with the staff's recommendations and supported the project.
Vice Gerstner was pleased with the proposed addition and agreed with staff's recommendations, as did Commissioners Karp, Ruttenberg, and Lewis.
Chairman Knight felt this was a good example of neighborhood compatibility and how to hide a second story addition in terms of bulk and mass. He was concerned with the tower in the front and would prefer it be pushed back slightly.
Commissioner Karp moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 2006-52 thereby approving the proposed Height Variation as presented by staff, seconded by Commissioner Tetreault. Approved, (7-0).
6. Conditional Use Permit & Grading Permit (Case No. ZON2005-00393: 27501 Western Avenue
Commissioner Tetreault moved to waive the reading of the staff report, seconded by Commissioner Karp, and unanimously agreed to by the Commission.
Chairman Knight asked if the mock-ups for all 12 antennas were at the site.
Senior Planner Schonborn answered that there are mock-ups for all 12 antennas at the site.
Chairman Knight asked if an updated master plan was submitted to the City with this application.
Senior Planner Schonborn answered that an updated master plan was submitted to the City and included in the Commissioner's packets.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
William Bennett 12900 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos (representing Cingular Wireless) felt that the design and staff report speak to the issues of hiding and camouflaging this facility and from the public's perspective it almost becomes of an invisible nature. He felt this proposal was a win win situation for the residents of the City, noting that Cingular has been very careful in working with staff to design something that will be almost invisible to the people in the area.
Chairman Knight noted that the mock-ups are very well screened from the public street, however from the area around the mausoleum they are more visible, and asked Mr. Bennett if he would be open to additional screening so that the antennas that are less exposed.
Mr. Bennett answered that the general public will not see the antennas and felt that the people at the cemetery for services will be looking at the antennas. He explained that the antennas were not screened purposely because they did not think it would be necessary, but would be willing to screen them if requested by the Planning Commission.
Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ruttenberg did not feel the additional screening of the antennas was necessary, and were acceptable as currently proposed.
Commissioner Karp moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 2006-53 thereby approving the Conditional Use Permit revision as recommended by staff, seconded by Vice Chairman Gerstner. Approved, (7-0).
7. Variance Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan Review (Case No. ZON2005-00181 & SUB2005-00001): 30543 Santa Luna Drive
It being after 11:00, Commissioner Lewis moved to suspend the Planning Commission rules and hear the new business after 11:00, seconded by Commissioner Tetreault, and unanimously approved.
Commissioners Ruttenberg and Perestam recused themselves from this item, as they both live within 500 feet from the residence.
Senior Planner Schonborn presented the staff report, explaining the scope of the project and the need for the applications. He stated that staff felt that the Variance application is warranted, as a portion of the pool and equipment were installed on a neighboring property inadvertently, and that is an exceptional circumstance. He stated that the Lot Line Adjustment will not result in any new non-conformity and staff is recommending approval of the Variance and Lot Line Adjustment.
Commissioner Tetreault asked if this was before the Planning Commission because the Lot Line Adjustment will decrease the lot size on a non-conforming lot.
Senior Planner Schonborn answered that was correct.
Chairman Knight opened the public hearing.
Pat Mathison 30543 Santa Luna Drive (applicant) stated this is an issue that has been existence for quite a while and he would like to make it right and is available for questions.
There being no questions, Chairman Knight closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Lewis stated he fully supported the application.
Commissioner Karp also supported the application, cautioning the applicant and neighbor that there may be problems with their Deeds of Trust on the property and strongly encouraging them to talk to a real estate attorney or their lender.
Commissioner Tetreault and Vice Chairman Gerstner stated they were in favor of the application, as was Chairman Knight.
Commissioner Lewis moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 2006-54 thereby approving the Variance and Lot Line Adjustment as recommended by staff, seconded by Commissioner Tetreault. Approved, (5-0-2) with Commissioners Ruttenberg and Perestam recused.
8. Report on the Anderson Initiative (Proposition 90)
Commissioner Ruttenberg moved to suspend the Planning Commission Rules and hear Agenda Items 8, 9, 10, and 11 seconded by Commissioner Karp. Unanimously approved.
Director Rojas presented the staff report, briefly explaining that this is an informational item only and noted that the concerns raised by the League of California Cities and the City Attorney's office are included in the Planning Commission packets.
9. Minutes of August 22, 2006
Vice Chairman Gerstner noted a typo on page 5 of the minutes.
Chairman Knight noted a clarification on page 14 of the minutes.
Commissioner Ruttenberg moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Vice Chairman Gerstner. Approved, (6-0-1) with Commissioner Tetreault recused as he was absent from that meeting.
10. Minutes of September 12, 2006
Chairman Knight noted a clarification on page 14 of the minutes.
Commissioner Tetreault moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Commissioner Karp. Approved, (7-0).
11. Pre-agenda for the meeting of October 24, 2006
Director Rojas noted he would not be at the October 24th meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 p.m.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post274985898999436110..comments2015-07-06T09:27:55.145-04:00Comments on Bike Snob NYC: When Wednesdays Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Calendars.BikeSnobNYChttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-32940911792580729272014-05-06T03:48:46.550-04:002014-05-06T03:48:46.550-04:00"Anyway, at this rate I expect the Armstrong/LeMon..."Anyway, at this rate I expect the Armstrong/LeMond video feud to escalate sharply. Armstrong's next video will probably be him listing all the celebrities he's had sex with, and then LeMond will counter by releasing a sex tape with Ashley Olsen."

No I bet LeMond will counter by saying who has more balls.kubuqihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-79091474198576055782014-05-01T13:14:16.179-04:002014-05-01T13:14:16.179-04:00I just want to mount my bikecycle. See ya later...I just want to mount my bikecycle.

See ya later, dooders! :Dbabble onhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-52817001300621628682014-05-01T13:03:32.415-04:002014-05-01T13:03:32.415-04:00I want to mount one of these to my bikecycleI want to mount one of these to my bikecycle

JBhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-84872895835952362132014-05-01T12:49:34.578-04:002014-05-01T12:49:34.578-04:00I want to mount one of these to my bikecycle I want to mount one of these to my bikecycle email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-38063395140858579822014-05-01T12:44:39.842-04:002014-05-01T12:44:39.842-04:00No fun like the old days. Too many lonely ones loo...No fun like the old days. Too many lonely ones looking for email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-32016109632022751652014-05-01T12:44:15.506-04:002014-05-01T12:44:15.506-04:00SNOB is late - must be busy scraping letters off h...SNOB is late - must be busy scraping letters off his All terrain-style bicycle firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-33015968530545355372014-05-01T12:36:54.922-04:002014-05-01T12:36:54.922-04:00I was just wondering what had happened to little C...I was just wondering what had happened to little CJ. He severed all contact with me years ago (can you blame him after the things that I did to him?), so BSNYC was really my only opportunity to know whether or not he was even still alive. I am glad to see that he still has that stupid mean streak that he has always had. While I am somewhat saddened that he has developed in to a completely insufferable asshole, I think it may be the only way he has managed to get this far in life. I imagine that what he lack in penis he more than makes up for in stupidity and cussedness.

chastened etwecesCJ's firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-83217118335628991512014-05-01T12:11:45.120-04:002014-05-01T12:11:45.120-04:00Thanks - Hopefully you're not being sarcastic,...Thanks - Hopefully you're not being sarcastic, since that last one was sort of gwumpy.Roille Fignershttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-4922648550442721642014-05-01T11:56:35.258-04:002014-05-01T11:56:35.258-04:00Great comments, Rollie.Great comments, Rollie.Blog email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-50699247266373687892014-05-01T11:56:21.029-04:002014-05-01T11:56:21.029-04:00http://gawker.com/guys-huge-stupid-bike-looks-pret...http://gawker.com/guys-huge-stupid-bike-looks-pretty-smart-after-flash-f-1570304545JBhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-27715648836968648992014-05-01T11:46:43.069-04:002014-05-01T11:46:43.069-04:00And to be more specific she's a terrible fucki...And to be more specific she's a terrible fucking mom and a narcissist.Roille Fignershttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-22915015896172276842014-05-01T11:44:33.263-04:002014-05-01T11:44:33.263-04:00Any woman who calls herself a Supermom: her childr...Any woman who calls herself a Supermom: her children are currently living through an 18-year hell.Roille Fignershttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-54703190846512691832014-05-01T11:37:44.634-04:002014-05-01T11:37:44.634-04:00Hint: It's because he's not really joking...Hint:

It's because he's not really joking.Well firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-71980651272119170502014-05-01T11:23:43.127-04:002014-05-01T11:23:43.127-04:00And a big fat yes on the towel Thursday!And a big fat yes on the towel firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-24173394430620662152014-05-01T11:22:49.073-04:002014-05-01T11:22:49.073-04:00I'm with Cleveland - I sort of enjoy CJ's ...I'm with Cleveland - I sort of enjoy CJ's bullshit. I don't get why people get baited by it time and again - sort of like watching Lucy pull the football away from Charlie firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-31726672092092679282014-05-01T09:46:47.061-04:002014-05-01T09:46:47.061-04:00Pretty certain skirt-weight model and Babble are l...Pretty certain skirt-weight model and Babble are long lost sisters. Only difference is that babs prefers her weights in the 12:00 position. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-31292046726436812582014-05-01T09:14:00.454-04:002014-05-01T09:14:00.454-04:00SHUT UP CJ!!! You're oursut gressed!SHUT UP CJ!!!
You're oursut email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-24608313948252263832014-05-01T08:26:47.531-04:002014-05-01T08:26:47.531-04:00At the 1st game she stood there talkin to my girl ...At the 1st game she stood there talkin to my girl for 45 minutes and never even gave me a glance. Nice. Classy. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-90464135474282123162014-05-01T08:09:34.220-04:002014-05-01T08:09:34.220-04:00Is Towel Thursday a thing? I guess it is and we ...Is  Towel Thursday  a thing? I guess it is and we are doing this with the towel theme-ing and such.

Thursday has no feel? It does now...and its damp and cottony. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-43829035475014142582014-05-01T07:43:06.000-04:002014-05-01T07:43:06.000-04:00I welcome CJ's return. If it is really him or ...I welcome CJ's return. If it is really him or even really a him. CJ like all of us could be a character created by a fellow commentariat. Except Babs, she's definitely real. And me, I'm too boring to be made up.Yeah email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-89826482030848705132014-05-01T07:11:00.289-04:002014-05-01T07:11:00.289-04:00I ran into a One-Hit Wonder I had not seen in 20 y...I ran into a One-Hit Wonder I had not seen in 20 years at the kids soccer practice the other day. After the 3rd convo in as many boring 1 1/2 hour pracs I saw a glimmer in the eyes and said "You wanna do what we did that one time but without all the awkwardness and inexperience?" She made me go to the store and then that Lexus was flexin' in a desolate farmer's field. The 3-pack was the right decision. email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-92155515307226125362014-05-01T06:37:12.254-04:002014-05-01T06:37:12.254-04:00Oh for the sweet love of lob on high... BSNYC, if...Oh for the sweet love of lob on high...

BSNYC, if there is ever a time to exercise your extreme command over this comment board, "comment removed by the author" should be employed to maximum use every time CJ posts his crap.

Yeah, I know that censorship isn't the American way... but that's OK, cause your a New Yorker... and they are like excempt from such nonsense..Mario's Albino firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-89593207543201629422014-05-01T04:49:34.377-04:002014-05-01T04:49:34.377-04:00so wanna see "Podium Girl Poundfest" ple...so wanna see "Podium Girl Poundfest" please make firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-4156164386090503522014-05-01T03:40:54.096-04:002014-05-01T03:40:54.096-04:00This song is about someone who is in a state of de... This song is about someone who is in a state of depression and because of that has caused him to become horrible to his wife, partner, lover...
I think the depression "has covered up his soul" as is described in the song. This "side A" of the album is known as the side of "hate" and the latter, "love". the "I" is more than likely cohen. The lyrics seems to suggest cohen is ashamed of his actions although that isn't for certain.email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-22984667272354875002014-05-01T01:18:01.305-04:002014-05-01T01:18:01.305-04:00You need to just tell me that I mean nothing to yo...You need to just tell me that I mean nothing to you. I know my body and my youth is all you desire from me. My mind and my soul are what I want you to care about so please just be honest. It'll hurt firstname.lastname@example.com

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Budget Info
Public Hearings
Economic Devel.
Public Works
Water/Waste Dpt
Help Wanted
Board of County Commissioners
May 28, 2002
The Honorable Board of License Commissioners met today with the following present: Larry B. Beck, W. Michael Newnam, and Ronald H. Fithian, presiding.
T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, was also in attendance.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
W. Roger Williams, Treasurer, reported a balance of $3,867,544.00
Pat Merritt, Budget and Accounting Director, presented a bid tabulation on bids received for auditing services on May 21. After her review of the bids received, it was found the low bidder omitted amount for providing the required GASB 34 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) financial statement presentation for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004. In addition, adjustments were found to be needed to other bids. As a result, the adjusted bids are as follows:
Kent County Request for Proposal
Bid Tabulation
A motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to accept bid received from J. Michael Connolly at a three year total of $69,500.
The Commissioners received notification that Waterway Improvement Funds (100% grant) in the amount of $100,000 has been awarded to fund the double-wide boat ramp project at Bayside Public Landing.
The Commissioners unanimously approved to adopt the Amended Fiscal Year 2002 Budget as prepared by Pat Merritt, Budget and Accounting Director.
Department Heads appeared at the request of the Commissioners to discuss the projected FY 03 Budget. Commissioner Fithian reviewed the highlights of the proposed budget which included an annual contribution to State Pension System and Law Enforcement Officers Pension System. He thanked the Department Heads for their efforts in reducing capital projects and spending.
At 12:15 a.m., the Commissioners went into a budget work session. The County Administrator and Director of Budget and Accounting were also in attendance.
The Commissioners approved a five year contract by and between Kent County Government and Johnson Controls Inc., for heating/air conditioning/facility systems management for the Detention Center, Library, Court House and County Government Center in the amount of $86,640.00 for FY 03.
Correspondence was received from Bob Merritt, Maintenance Supervisor, recommending the renewal of the custodial contract for Public Works, County Government Center, and the Court House with Gwendolyn Newman at the same cost as the previous year. The Commissioners approved to renew the services. Custodial services for the Library were renewed on January 29 with D& R Perfection Cleaning, also at the same cost as the previous year.
Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, appeared to report on the following issues:
Tolchester Service Area - Per Mr. Morris' recommendation, the Commissioners approved a wastewater allocation request from Peter Neilson, for his Tolchester Estates property.
Piney Neck Service Area - Per Mr. Morris' recommendation, the Commissioners approved a wastewater allocation request from Gerald and Oneida Jacquette, for their Ashley Road, Rock Hall property.
General - In follow-up from April 16, Mr. Morris forwarded correspondence from Shari Wilson, Director of Policy Management, Maryland Department of the Environment, (MDE), advising that is would not be possible to refinance several Kent County sewer projects as any health threat has been corrected. Mr. Morris reiterated refinancing of the project would result in saving the County approximately Two Million Dollars. Commissioner Fithian requested the County Administrator to contact local Delegates and Senator Baker to enlist their assistance in inducing MDE to allow refinancing of the projects.
Robert Etgen, Executive Director, Amy Owsley, Director, Community Planning, and Governor Harry Hughes, representing Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, appeared to present the Eastern Shore 2010: A Regional Vision, which is a proposal to which Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties commit towards preserving Eastern Shore land. Others in attendance were Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, John Vail , Assistant to the County Administrator, Jack Canan, Housing and Community Development Coordinator, and Andy McCown. Mr. Etgen gave a brief history of the organization and advised of the various programs/methods to preserve land such as, the purchase of easements and land rescue programs. Since its inception in 1990, 30,000 acres if 144 properties have been preserved thus far. The program has received national recognition.
He reported the goals of the Agreement include: land preservation, encourage resource based economic development, curb sprawl, improve building design, ensure diverse affordable housing, and improve regional transportation. The purpose of the agreement is to cooperatively implement land preservation goals by 2010. Mr. Etgen reported of a tentative signing date for all six counties on July 25 and to launch the program by January 2003. Regional task forces would be established to seek innovative strategies and resources.
Governor Hughes stated that this agreement is an effort to address land preservation issues on a regional basis. He also advised of a detailed survey that indicated the issue of land and heritage preservation as a very important issue to the local population.
Commissioner Fithian thanked all for coming and advised that although he was in agreement with the concept, however, needed additional time to review the Agreement. Commissioner Beck concurred with the importance of preserving the Eastern Shore land/heritage, and noted that the Land Use Ordinance Agreement would be reviewed with the Eastern Shore 2010: A Regional Vision in mind.
The Commissioners approved a Raffle Permit for the Quad Squad - 4-H Club to hold a fund raising event on November 12 at the Mt. Olive Church, Butlertown.
Correspondence was received from Kay Pinder-Almen, Administrative Aide, Housing and Community Development, recommending Phase III, Group Three, Housing Improvement Program candidates. The total estimated cost for housing improvements for eight housing improvement candidates is $99,200.00. The Commissioners approved the home improvements as recommended.
Correspondence was received from Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, with a revised budget for the Sandfield Floodplain project. Mrs. Owings reported the required County match portion for the project to be $16,818. She advised that in view of the low home appraisals, extra funding (both State and Federal) will be forthcoming to the property owners.
Correspondence was received from Amy Brice, Airy Hill Road, Chestertown, expressing concern of the new Rural Residential (RR) zoning that specifies one lot per three acres, versus the current RR zoning which allows for one lot per acre. She requested consideration be given to allow her property to retain the status of one lot per acre, Community Residential.
Correspondence was received from Gerald and Mary Jane Barry, Edesville, requesting their property be zoned Crossroads Commercial (CC).
Copies of this correspondence was forwarded to Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration.
At 11:25 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session with Ernest S. Cookerly, County Attorney, for legal counsel in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Items of discussion included proposed land acquisition, mooring buoy regulations and local legislation.
The executive session adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
The Commissioners received a copy of the Caroline County Challenge to 2002 Legislative Districting Plan Post -Trial Brief which was filed with the Court of Appeals.
In a follow up the administrative review held on April 30, the Commissioners unanimously approved to affirm the decision of the Public Landings and Facilities Board made on February 22, 2002 denying application submitted by Herschell B. Claggett for six mooring buoy permits based on excessiveness of his request for each mooring to have a 150 foot arc of swing. Currently, Worton Creek Marina has 52 moorings set in three rows with arcs of swing from 50 to 55 feet in the very area that the applicant wishes to have six moorings with an arc of swing of 150 feet. The applicant is entitled to six moorings provided all requirements of the Code are met. It was also noted in the Decision that any vessel requiring an arc of swing of 150 feet would not be able to enter Worton Creek.
Correspondence was received from Peter Vaughn, Executive Director, Maryland State Retirement Agency, confirming that the tax counsel reviewed the IRS ruling and confirmed Kent County participation in the Employees' Contributory Pension System and the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System effective July 1, 2002.
At 9:40 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Newnam and made unanimous by Commissioner Fithian to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
At 11:45 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner
Newnam and made unanimous by Commissioner Fithian to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Correspondence was received from Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, advising of an application received for Clarence and Vera Hawkins requesting to subdivide their 3.5 acre parcel creating one 9.875 square foot lot fronting Johnson Avenue, Edesville. A copy of this correspondence was forwarded to Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, as the project is located adjacent to the Edesville Water and Wastewater facility.
Jane Hardy, representing the League of Women Voters, appeared to introduce guests from Zambia, Pauline Inambao, National Board Member, Zambia National Women's Lobby Group, and Alice Mkandawire, National Programs and Project Manager, Foundation for Democratic Process. Ada Lopa, Leadership Development Coordinator, Zambia Civic Education Association, was not present as she was meeting with the Kent County Board of Education. Mrs. Hardy advised that Kent County League of Women Voters was selected to participate in the program entitled Women Power in Politics: Building Grassroots Democracy in Africa. Mrs. Hardy went to Zambia as part of the program and in turn Ms. Inambao, Ms. Mkandawire and Ms. Lopa visited local government, organizations and agencies. The Commissioners welcomed the guests and exchanged information about their countries. Commissioner Fithian read and presented a proclamation recognizing the guests from Zambia and the program to further the development of a democratic culture.
It was announced that there was a panel discussion scheduled at the Board of Education Administrative Building, Washington Avenue, on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. featuring local political leaders and representatives from Zambia.
Lee Secrest, Caroline Gable, Dennis Herrmann, Stuart Elsberg, Richard McIntyre, Ken Noble, Debbie Toll, and Bill Ingersoll, Chestertown Town Manager, appeared to present a rails to trails proposal. Jack Canan, Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Bernadette Van Pelt, Director, Tourism, Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation, Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, John Vail , Assistant to the County Administrator, twenty seven interested persons and members of the media were also in attendance.
Mr. Secrest reported that the approximately eight miles of Kent County's rail lines are over 100 years old and have been unused for the last forty years. He provided photographs of the condition of the rail line and advised that the cost to refurbish the line is approximately $400,000 - $500,000 per mile, inferring the restoration of the rail would not be practical.
Mr. Ingersoll presented a proposed walking/bicycle trail through Chestertown. He advised that although the plan had been adopted by the Chestertown Planning Commission, it had not been approved by the Chestertown Mayor and Council. He reported that the proposed trail started at the foot of High Street continuing to Wilmer Park and runs parallel to Cannon Street. Mr. Ingersoll advised that the plan was tentative and changes were to be expected. Mr. Secrest stated that he hoped for a trail to continue through Kent County terminating at Worton Park.
Ken Noble, Chairman, Chestertown Planning Commission, suggested the initiation of a feasibility study and parallel planning process to address issues such as cost, maintenance, construction and location. He advised that as population increases, alternate forms of transportation, such as cycling to work, become more attractive.
Mr. McIntyre, Queen Anne's County, gave a brief summary of the development of the Queen Anne's County trail. He advised that the trial is the most used park in Queen Anne's County and noted construction cost was reduced by the County acting as the general contractor with the majority of the work done by County employees.
Ms. Gable spoke of her support for the project and reported that to take advantage of legislation, a proposed plan was needed before the next legislative session.
Mr. Elsberg and Mrs. Toll spoke of their support for the trail and the numerous benefits to the community.
Mr. Secrest estimated the total project to cost approximately 1.2 Million Dollars, some of which could possibly be grant funded. He concluded by requesting the Commissioners to consider the rails to trails proposal.
Tom Clark, Chestertown, respectfully reported that his property located on both side of the rail line was leased to a hunting club and reported that his farm (and others) will present a safety issue. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Clark for his input and Commissioner Fithian stated that safety concerns will be one of many issues to be addressed.
Commissioner Fithian thanked all for attending and suggested that before the project proceeds, a small public group be formed to work with County Departments, including Planning and Zoning Administration, Parks and Recreation, Tourism and Economic Development to review the proposal, address issues, and identify problems. Commissioner Beck concurred and noted that since the majority of the trail is located in Chestertown, support from the Chestertown Mayor and Council should be attained.
The Commissioners received approximately twenty-five letters supporting the establishment of a walking and bicycling trail through Chestertown and the surrounding area. Included in the correspondence was a letter from Dr. John Toll, Washington College, noting his reservations about a trail bisecting the college property. He requested the project not be supported if it includes a trail through the college campus.
The Commissioners received notification that Waterway Improvement Funds in the amount of $82,000 has been awarded to the Quaker Neck Public Landing Slip Dredging Project.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian signed the Scenic Byway grant application as prepared by Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, and Carla Martin, Community Planner on behalf of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway Alliance.
The Commissioners received notification that Waterway Improvement Funds in the amount of $20,000 has been awarded to the Shipyard Creek Boat Ramp Project.
In follow-up from last week, Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, appeared to advise that water to be removed from the silos would be sprayed/land applied to County property. Commissioner Newnam confirmed that the water would not interfere with the Kent County Fair grounds. Mr. Stanton advised that the water would not be applied near the 4-H fair site. Mr. Stanton reported that one silo has been completed.
Correspondence was received from Carl Burke, Executive Director, Upper Shore Aging, with the status of corrective actions taken by USTAR per the Maryland Transit Administration request.
In follow-up from correspondence received February 29, relating to alleged concerns of a structure built on the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery, additional correspondence was received from Glenn Sappington, Annapolis, advising that he has not heard a response and expressed concerns as to the status of the matter. The County Administrator advised that Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, would respond to Mr. Sappington.
There being no further business to claim their attention, the Board adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, June 4, 2002
Please contact Joyce Laskey or Janice Fletcher at (410) 778-7435 or by e-mail with any questions or comments.
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> On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
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> If anyone from LUGOD gets a software giveaway, can we dress the box up
> as a clown and throw pies at it at the next meeting? Or is there
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I think since throwing the pie at it isn't actually *using* the software,
we can legally do it. To be on the safe side, we can always take the CD
out of the box, then pie the box -- since the box isn't the software, we
can do whatever we want with it. AMOF, we should start a movement to draw
funny faces on the MS product boxes and displaying them in protest of
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Red Hat, the dominant Linux seller, will include KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) in the next version of its hobbyist Linux version, Fedora, Chief Technology Officer Brian Stevens said Tuesday. "We're packaging it for Fedora 7," Stevens said.
The endorsement comes on the heels of another significant KVM achievement that bodes well for its adoption: Linux leader Linus Torvalds accepted KVM into the main Linux source code tree in February, a move that makes maintenance and debugging easier and gives projects a higher profile.
Stevens also likes the technical approach that Moshe Bar, CTO of KVM backer Qumranet, took with KVM: "He absolutely nailed it," Stevens said.
However, Stevens said, KVM lags another open-source virtualization technology, Xen, which is the single biggest new feature in the company's upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. "There's a year of work, I'd guess, to really make it at parity where Xen is today," Stevens said.
Among Red Hatters working on KVM is Ingo Molnar, one of the company's top brainiacs. Molnar has been building paravirtualization abilities into KVM, which removes bottlenecks by letting virtual machines communicate more directly with computer hardware such as network cards and storage systems.
For example, in January, Molnar said paravirtualization increased KVM networking transfer rates from less than 10 megabytes per second to more than 300MBps.
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NeighborsFor about 40 years, Harry was basically our closest neighbor, a few miles north of our place, and then a few miles west of our place. My dad and Harry were different from each other in a lot of ways in terms of personality, but they were also the same.
By: Ryan Taylor, Agweek
TOWNER, N.D. — Neighbors can come in all shapes, sizes, flavors, colors and varieties. That's because neighbors are people and that's the way people come to us in this old world. Honestly, there's not much variety of color in our neighborhood — pretty much pale Norwegian or German Russian, but some still add a lot of color to the neighborhood. Harry was one of those. He added a lot of color to the area.
And now he's gone, after 84 years of good, clean living. Everyone who knew Harry will have a smile on their face when they read the "good, clean living" jest, but we would all admit that regardless of what habits were picked up along the way, he darn sure did a lot of living.
My dad and Harry were different from each other in a lot of ways in terms of personality, but they were also the same — both ranchers, appreciative of the cowboy way of life, knew a lot of interesting stories, and they were neighbors. For about 40 years, Harry was basically our closest neighbor, a few miles north of our place, and then a few miles west of our place.
I don't think Harry ever missed Dad's birthday. Around about Aug. 9, you could expect Harry to drive over to wish Dad a happy birthday and bring over a bottle of brandy.
We live in a place where the normal activities of the ranch stop when someone comes to visit. I was visiting with Harry's son-in-law from Iowa after the prayer service about some of the visits to Bud Taylor's that he and Harry would always make when he was in North Dakota.
"That clock on the wall didn't matter once you sat down for coffee," he said. He talked about one time when they came over and Dad had an A John Deere torn apart "right there in the sand," which was probably right because Dad never had a shop big enough to work in. "Harry and I got there and Bud was working on that old John Deere. I mean he really had that 'A' stripped down.
Bud basically threw his wrench down in the sand and said let's go to the house for coffee." That's what neighbors do. The visit was more important than the tractor.
Harry would eat whatever my mother set in front of him at our table. He was surprised, OK outraged, when she fed him some of her brother's "wild game summer sausage." It was made partly from beaver. He was in tastebud heaven if he came over when she was pulling side pork out from the oven.
As Harry began to battle cancer, he continued to live on the ranch and run a full herd of cattle. I distinctly remember a visit to him that I wished I didn't have to make. Dad had suffered a stroke and we knew it was the beginning of the end after his health had been failing for a year and a half while in long term care at the hospital. I went to deliver the news to Harry because I figured he ought to know.
I went over, and Harry, who wasn't really well himself, was in bed. I got him up and we sat down. I looked over at him and said, "Dad had a stroke yesterday, Harry." He looked at me with the same sadness in his eyes that I had in mine and he said, "It's OK to cry." And then he did. And then I did.
I guess that's just one more thing that neighbors can do together, but it wasn't one that I was expecting. But it felt as natural as drinking coffee, or visiting or eating side pork together.
The way things turned out, it looks like Harry won't miss Dad's birthday this year. I just wonder if you can deliver a bottle of brandy in heaven.
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EPA's Report on the Environment: External Review Draft
Toxic Chemicals in Production-Related Wastes Combusted for Energy Recovery, Released, Treated, or Recycled
Note to reviewers of this draft revised ROE: This indicator reflects data through 2011. EPA anticipates updating this indicator in 2014.
Toxic chemicals are contained in waste materials produced by a wide variety of industrial activities, in both public (e.g., sewage treatment plants) and private facilities. These chemical wastes are a composite matrix of various chemicals, some of which may be hazardous or toxic, and therefore may be subject to reporting under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. Some of these chemicals are released onsite or offsite to air, water, or land (including surface impoundments and underground injection wells). The rest are treated, recycled, or combusted for energy recovery. Reductions in the quantities of TRI chemicals are desirable for both environmental and economic reasons. TRI chemicals have known toxic properties, rendering them potentially hazardous to workers in both production and waste management facilities, and more generally to ecosystems and human health. As elements of overall business strategies, companies target waste reduction as a means to reduce costs and increase profits.
This indicator tracks trends in the amounts of TRI chemicals in production-related wastes that are released to the environment or treated, recycled, or combusted for energy recovery. Toxic chemicals in non-production-related waste, which can be associated with catastrophic events and remedial actions (cleanup), are not included in this indicator because they are not directly related to routine production practices. An exception to this is shown in Exhibit 2, where data that include small quantities of non-production waste1 are used to show how releases are distributed across media.
TRI contains information on more than 650 chemicals and chemical categories from manufacturing operations, certain service businesses, and federal facilities. Facilities are required to report to TRI if they employ 10 or more employees, are covered by a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code corresponding to a TRI-covered Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, and manufacture more than 25,000 pounds, and/or process more than 25,000 pounds, and/or otherwise use more than 10,000 pounds of a TRI-listed chemical during a calendar year. Starting in 2000, EPA established more stringent thresholds for persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals. The TRI reporting threshold for PBT chemicals is either 100 pounds or 10 pounds, except for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, which have a threshold of 0.1 gram. These PBT chemicals are of particular concern not only because they are toxic but also because they remain in the environment for long periods of time, are not readily destroyed, and build up or accumulate in body tissue (U.S. EPA, 2013). EPA requires reporting of 16 PBT chemicals and four PBT chemical compound categories (U.S. EPA, 2007b).
TRI is national in coverage and includes all U.S. territories. For the reporting year 2011, 20,927 facilities reported to TRI (U.S. EPA, 2013). Reporting requirements for TRI began in 1988 and have varied somewhat over the years. Chemicals that were reported consistently from 2001 to 2011 are presented in this indicator. Metal mining sector2 releases are analyzed separately because they represent the largest single industry sector, accounting for about one-third of all releases and 84 percent of PBT releases over the 2001-2011 period.
1Over the period 2001-2011, non-production-related waste represented less than 0.5 percent of the total quantity of waste released.
2The metal mining sector consists of facilities that fall within North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 2122 and must report to TRI in accordance with Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act.
What the Data Show
For all industry sectors, non-PBT chemicals: In 2011, the quantities of TRI non-PBT chemicals associated with production-related wastes tracked in this indicator totaled 21.4 billion pounds (Exhibit 1). Quantities of non-PBTs generally decreased between 2001 and 2009, then increased in 2010 and 2011. The amount of TRI non-PBT chemicals reported as treated declined 11 percent between 2001 and 2011, varying from a high of nearly 9.0 billion pounds in 2004 to a low of 7.0 billion pounds in 2009. The amount of TRI non-PBT chemicals recycled declined by 0.76 billion pounds (8.6 percent) from 2001 to 2011, varying from a high of 8.9 billion pounds in 2002 to the low of 7.1 billion pounds in 2009. TRI non-PBT chemicals managed through energy recovery processes showed a decline of 1.03 billion pounds (29 percent) in the 11-year period, fluctuating between 2.2 and 3.7 billion pounds. Some of the year-to-year fluctuations may reflect changes in aggregate production levels in the national economy.
For all industry sectors, PBT chemicals: Reported PBT chemicals in production-related waste totaled 1.34 billion pounds in 2011, having increased 38 percent since the recent low point of 0.98 billion pounds in 2009 (Exhibit 1). The amount of PBT chemicals recycled declined by 38 percent between 2001 and 2011 (0.32 billion pounds). PBT releases to the environment increased to 0.79 billion pounds in 2011 after having been in the range of 0.40 to 0.58 billion pounds during the preceding ten years.
For all sectors except metal mining, non-PBT chemicals: Approximately 2.2 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released offsite or onsite to air, land, or water in 2011. This amount is 34 percent less than the amount reported in 2001 (Exhibit 2).
Between 2001 and 2011 there were also distinct trends in media-specific and offsite releases of non-PBT toxic chemicals (Exhibit 2). Air releases declined by 52 percent (858 million pounds) between 2001 and 2011. Releases to surface waters averaged about 246 million pounds from 2001 through 2008, and then decreased to an average of 213 million pounds over the years 2009 through 2011. Onsite releases to land dropped by 17 percent (156 million pounds) between 2001 and 2011. Offsite releases, which cannot be apportioned by medium in TRI, averaged about 474 million pounds from 2001 through 2008, then decreased to an average of 370 million over 2009-2011.
For all sectors except metal mining, PBT chemicals: Nearly 0.062 billion (62 million) pounds of PBTs were released offsite or onsite to air, land, or water in 2011 (Exhibit 2). Over the years, the amounts of reported PBT releases have fluctuated, ranging from approximately 110 million pounds in 2003 to a new low of 62 million pounds in 2011.
PBT chemicals released to air decreased 64 percent (1.8 million pounds) between 2001 and 2011 (Exhibit 2). Onsite PBT releases to land decreased 46 percent between 2001 and 2011. Releases to water, which represent a small fraction (0.12 percent in 2011) of total PBT releases, varied between 0.07 and 0.16 million pounds between 2001 and 2011. Offsite PBT releases exhibit a gradual decreasing trend over the 2001-2011 time period.
For the metal mining sector, non-PBT chemicals: Excluding PBT chemicals, the metal mining sector accounted for 25 percent (10.7 billion pounds) (Exhibit 3) of the total production-related wastes (42.7 billion pounds) (Exhibit 1) released to the environment from 2001 through 2011. Nearly all of the production-related wastes managed by metal mining facilities were releases to land. There was a significant downward trend for the quantities of total releases by the metal mining sector from 2001 to 2004 (Exhibit 3); releases were relatively steady from 2005 to 2009, then increased in 2010 and 2011.3
For the metal mining sector, PBT chemicals: Over the 11-year period covered by this indicator, the metal mining sector released 4.65 billion pounds of PBT chemicals, representing 84 percent of total PBT chemicals released by all TRI industries during this time (Exhibit 3). Nearly all of these releases (99.3 percent) are reported as releases to land. Releases of PBTs by the metal mining sector were relatively steady between 2001 and 2008, decreased in 2009, and more than doubled between 2009 and 2011. Mine production remained relatively steady during this recent increase, suggesting that factors other than production, such as changes in the composition of the ore body and waste rock, have contributed to this upward trend (U.S. EPA, 2013). Lead and lead compounds account for the vast majority (98 percent) of the disposal or other releases of PBT chemicals by the metal mining sector (U.S. EPA, 2012).
3In 2001, the metal mining industry reported 2.3 billion pounds in total releases, and in 2004, 1.1 billion pounds were reported. Part of this trend can be attributed to the court decision (Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. v. Whitman) in 2003, in which the court determined that non-PBT chemicals present in the waste rock below concentrations of 1 percent (or 0.1 percent for Occupational Safety and Health Administration-defined carcinogens) are eligible for the de minimis exemption. For TRI reporting purposes, the de minimis exemption allows facilities to disregard certain minimal concentrations of non-PBT chemicals in mixtures or other trade name products when making threshold determinations and release and other waste management calculations (U.S. EPA, 2007a,c).
- TRI data reflect only "reported" chemicals, and not all chemicals with the potential to affect human health and the environment. TRI does not cover all toxic chemicals or all industry sectors. The following are not included in this indicator: (1) toxic chemicals that are not on the list of approximately 650 toxic chemicals and toxic chemical categories; (2) wastes from facilities within industrial categories that are not required to report to TRI; (3) wastes from facilities with fewer than 10 full-time employee equivalents (FTEs); and (4) toxic chemical waste managed at facilities that manufactured, processed, or otherwise used less than a threshold amount of the chemical in question.
- TRI chemicals vary widely in toxicity, meaning that some low-volume releases of highly toxic chemicals might actually pose higher risks than high-volume releases of less toxic chemicals. The release or disposal of chemicals also does not necessarily result in the exposure of people or ecosystems.
- National trends in toxic chemicals in wastes released to the environment are frequently influenced by a dozen or so large facilities in any particular reporting category. These trends may not reflect the broader trends in the more than 20,700 smaller facilities that report to TRI each year.
- Some facilities report offsite transfers for release to other TRI-covered facilities that report these quantities as onsite releases. This double-counting of release quantities is taken into account in the case of release for all sectors in total, but not for releases within individual sectors. This may cause some discrepancy in certain release numbers for specific sectors when compared with release data on all sectors.
Data Sources
This indicator is based on data from EPA's Toxics Release Inventory from 2001 to 2011 (U.S. EPA, 2012), and in particular the dataset released in mid-2012 called "TRI2001-2011: NA 2011" (U.S. EPA, 2012). This dataset was analyzed using TRI.NET, an online downloadable tool that allows users to generate customized reports on toxic releases reported to TRI and other online resources (U.S. EPA, 2012).
For More Information
- EPA's Toxics Release Inventory
- Chemical Right2Know
- This indicator relates to: Chemicals Used on Land
This page provides links to non-EPA websites that provide additional information about this topic. You will leave the EPA.gov domain, and EPA cannot attest to the accuracy of information on that non-EPA page. Providing links to a non-EPA website is not an endorsement of the other site or the information it contains by EPA or any of its employees. Also, be aware that the privacy protection provided on the EPA.gov domain (see Privacy and Security Notice) may not be available at the external link.
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umm 1st of all Virgin is only prepaid. plus, what is this about cingular??? you cant use this phone on cingular because of incompatible technology. But if you dont use the phone much, i wouldnt get Verizon (their cheapest plan is $40 per month for 400 peak minutes) try Sprint's $30 per month fair and flexible plan. sprint has free camera phones too
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Volunteer Center
Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise to the students of Davenport Community Schools. We value your important contribution.
The education that takes place in the classrooms of Davenport Community Schools prepares young people for a world that will be very different than the one we live in today. Our instructional reach and social aims are comprehensive and global. Educational reforms over the past several years have made this an exciting and challenging time for our schools. As we strive to meet the individual learning needs of each student through personalized instruction the role of volunteers is magnified. Your commitment to students is vital to our success. Working in partnership with the community is central to our mission. Therefore, we encourage you to explore the many ways you can help educate and support young people. There is a place for you in Davenport Community Schools.
Please accept the resources on this website as a useful guide and symbol of our commitment to your success. On behalf of the students whose lives you will touch, we thank you for your service.
Volunteer Center Quick Links:
- AmeriCorps
- How to Volunteer (includes volunteer application)
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Resource Center
- Visitor Check In Management System Mandatory 2015 School Year
AmeriCorps positions are available with Davenport Community Schools. Members will serve on a part-time basis, totalling 900 service hours for one year. The AmeriCorps positions offer flexible hours and can be combined with other jobs and college classes. You must be 18 years of age and have completed some college coursework. You will receive a living allowance of $6,500 for your term of service and an Education Award of $2,775. Americorps offers a great opportunity to gain experience within the Davenport Community Schools, build your resume and serve your community. If you are interested in one of the these positions or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Theresa Hauman, City of Davenport Parks and Recreation at 563.328.7275 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
How to Volunteer
Davenport Community Schools wants your volunteer experience to be pleasant and meaningful. We recognize, also, that all of us share common concern for the safety and security of our children. To help guarantee the highest quality volunteer experience for everyone, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete an application and background check prior to service.
The form located below is to be completed prior to placement in one of our schools. If you have questions, please contact the Volunteer Office at 336-5000.
- Volunteer Guidelines and Expectations
- Vol release form *Processing applications may take up to 2 weeks. We hope this helps you plan in advance for volunteering in our schools.
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Davenport Community Schools relies on the support of volunteers to help fulfill our mission to serve the youth of our community. Research shows that involved parents and an engaged community support student achievement. You can perform a meaningful role in providing a quality learning experience by volunteering in our schools in a number of different ways:
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- Classroom
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DCSD Committees
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The Davenport Community Schools Volunteer Office has prepared a series of informational sheets that prospective volunteers may find useful or insightful as they begin their service experience in the schools.
- Volunteers: Safety and Liability
- Responsibilities of Volunteers
- Tips for Volunteers
- Ways Volunteers Can Help (K-5)
- Ways Volunteers Can Help (6-12)
- Volunteer Information and Procedure Checklist
The Davenport Community Schools Volunteer Office wants you to feel comfortable and prepared for your volunteer experience. In partnership with Iowa State University Scott County Extension Office and the Quad Cities Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, we are pleased to provide a series of volunteer training modules to support volunteerism in our schools. For more information on how to participate in these trainings please contact the Volunteer Office at 336-5000.
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- The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service – This site connects you to the State of Iowa and their resources on volunteering. If you are an AmeriCorps volunteer, this sight allows you to access information on other AmeriCorps projects around the state.
- Quad Cities RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) – RSVP (a national volunteer program) provides seniors with the opportunity to volunteer using skills and talents developed over a lifetime, or explore new interests and goals at the non-profit agency of their choice.
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- Corporation for Community and National Service – Organization overseeing AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps, & Learn and Serve America.
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- Points of Light Foundation– Created in 1990 in Washington, D.C., Points of Light is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization set up to engage more people effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social programs. (Volunteer programs in all 50 states).
- America's Promise – America's Promise – The Alliance for Youth, led by retired General Colin L. Powell, is mobilizing people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth.
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State law restricts nonresident waterfowl hunters to zones (exception - statewide license) and specified days. For waterfowl hunting a nonresident may choose either option (1) hunting in zone 3 only for 14 consecutive days or for two 7-consecutive-day periods; (2) hunting in zones 1 or 2 for 7 consecutive days and also hunting in zone 3 for 7 consecutive days – either back-to-back or split; (3) choosing either zones 1 or 2 and also selecting zone 3 for the same 7-day time period; or (4) purchasing the statewide license which allows statewide hunting for 14 consecutive days or for two 7-consecutive-day periods. Nonresidents may purchase only one waterfowl license per year.
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