Crownsville Small Area Plan
Adopted May 15, 2000 by Council Bill 22-00
County Executive Janet Owens
County Council Daniel E. Klosterman, Chair A. Shirley Murphy, Vice Chair Pamela Beidle Bill D. Burlison John J. Klocko, III Barbara D. Samorajczyk Cathleen M. Vitale Crownsville Small Area Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction...... 1
Vision...... 5
Concept Plan ...... 6
Plan Highlights ...... 10
Community History ...... 13
Demographics...... 16
Economic Development...... 17
Land Use and Zoning ...... 23
Natural and Historic Resources ...... 39
Transportation...... 45
Public Utilities ...... 52
Community Facilities ...... 55
Community Design ...... 61
Glossary...... 73
Appendix A- Demographic Report
Appendix B- Comprehensive Zoning Recommendations
Appendix C - Bill 22-00, adopted May 15, 2000
Appendix D - Bill 38-00, adopted September 5, 2000; effective October 20, 2000
Appendix E - Final Zoning Changes Crownsville Small Area Plan
Map Index
Map 1 Concept Plan 9
Map 2 Existing Land Use 25
Map 3 Proposed Land Use 27
Map 4 Current Zoning 30
Map 5 Proposed Zoning Changes 32
Map 6 Environmental Factors 42
Map 7 Historic Resources and 43 Scenic and Historic Roads
Map 8 Transportation Plan 51
Map 9 Water Service 53
Map 10 Sewer Service 54
Map 11 Community Facilities 60
Map 12 Community Design 63
Map 13 St. Stephens Church Road 68
Appendix E - Comprehensive Zoning Changes for the Crownsville Small Area Crownville Small Area Plan Introduction
The Crownsville Small Area Plan is a refinement ofthe 1997 Anne Arundel County General Development Plan.
The purpose of the Crownsville Small Area Plan is to enhance the quality of life in the Crownsville area, to help implement the goals and recommendations of the General Development Plan, and to promote citizen, business and County cooperation in the planning and development process.
The Plan's development was a collaborative process involving the Crownsville Small Area Plan Committee, staff from the Department of Planning and Code Enforcement, other County agencies and the public. Together, the Small Area Planning Committee and staffhave held public forums, conducted regular committee meetings, sent out and received questionnaires and focus group surveys, and have spoken with and listened to area residents. This input was gathered to help identify assets, issues and opportunities in the Crownsville Small Area. These were used to formulate a vision for the future of the area. The Plan identifies where pedestrian and road improvements are needed, what type of land uses are appropriate and where they should be located, and how residential and commercial areas can be designed to improve their overall function and appearance. Although agreement was reached on the vast majority of the Plan, there are a few areas where the staff and Committee differed.
This Plan for the Crownsville Small Area consists of a document and maps. The document addresses community history and character, land use, zoning, circulation, natural and historic resources, public utilities, community facilities, and community design. The maps show existing and proposed land use and zoning. Together, the text and maps amend the General Development Plan and official zoning maps.
The Small Area Plan Process
Starting with the appointment of committee members and ending with the adoption of a long range plan for the community, the Small Area Plan process is designed to maximize public participation, build consensus and present the best plan for the future of the Crownsville Small Planning Area. All committee meetings are open to the public. In addition, two public forums are held, one near the start of the process to hear from the community about issues, opportunities and a vision for the future and another near the end to present draft recommendations, as well as a draft land use map. Once the Committee and staff have formulated their draft plan, it is presented to the Planning Advisory Board (P AB) for further review and comment by the public. Comments from the P AB are provided to the County Executive for consideration prior to introducing the Small Area Plan to the County Council for public hearing and adoption.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Crownsville Small Area Plan Committee William Moulden, Chairman (2/99-12/98) Richard Garman Donald Yeskey, Chairman (1 /99-7/99) Robert Grimm Glenn Gardner, Transportation Subcommittee Chair Claire Johnson Michael Helfrich, Environment Subcommittee Chair Donell Johnson Elaine N agey, Economic Devel. Subcommittee Chair Susan Loyd Gail Nettleton, Land Use/Historic Subcommittee Chair Jane Sinclair Jerry Brumbelow Charles E. Sutton Francis P. Dorr Keith Underwood Beverly Falcon
Anne Arundel County, Department of Planning and Code Enforcement Dennis Canavan, Director James J. Cannelli, Assistant Director Richard Josephson, Administrator, Long Range Planning Steven R. Cover, Director (former)
Crownsville Small Area Plan Core Team Dwight Flowers, Long Range Planning Susan Pfluger, Long Range Planning Liz Hagg, Long Range Planning Sharon Faulkner, Long Range Planning Mike Somers, Transportation Planning Elinor Gawel, Environmental Planning Kevin Dooley, Zoning Charlene Morgan, Zoning Chris Soldano, Development Division
Long Range Planning Support Staff Robert Caffrey, Regional Planning John Leocha, Sewer and Water Facilities Planning Harvey Gold, Transportation Planning Alexander Speer, Demography and Market Analysis Jody Vollmar, Outreach Coordinator Elaine Williams, Public Facilities Planning
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Environmental Planning Ginger Ellis, Administrator, Environmental Planning Charlie Abrahamson, Environmental Planning/GIS Rodney Banks, Forest Conservation Planning Al Luckenbach, Archaeology Donna Ware, Historic Sites Planner
GIS, Mapping and Graphics Mike Eismeier Dave Gillum Sandra Carr Brian Maher Danny Decker Jeff Cox
Information and Secretarial Support Joyce Baehr Joni Stroh Shirley Kimball Jean Tinsley Brenda Weeks Tina White Ramona Plociennik Dana Wootton
Consultant Assistance The Faux Group, Inc.
Other Anne Arundel County Support Land Use and Environment Office - Marianne Forrest, Pam Keller, John Morris, Nancy Terry Board of Education - George Hatch, Larry Ripley, Rodell Phaire Fire Department - 1. Robert Ray, Gary Rogers Health Department - Don Curtain, Kerry Topovski, Robert Weber Human Services Office - Patricia Barland Library - Cathy Butler Police Department - George Gibmeyer, David Shipley, Jeff Kelly Department of Public Works - Ronald Bowen, Caroline Gaulke, Chris Phipps Department of Recreation and Parks - Jack Keene, Thomas Donlin Arundel Community Development Corporation - Kathy Koch Arundel Economic Development Corporation - Rick Morgan, Bill Badger
The Committee and staff would like to thank the Sherwood Forest Community for generously donating the use of their Clubhouse for the Small Area Planning Committee meetings.
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Its rich heritage is to be preserved through protecting its extensive woodlands and natural beauty, historic sites, buildings, and roads-- particularly along Generals Highway, St. Stephen's Church Road, and Severn Chapel Road. 3. Sensitive and fragile areas are to be preserved and restored, particularly sensitive wetlands and steep slopes along the Severn River and South River watershed. Both surface and ground water quality are to be protected, and a healthier Severn and South Rivers are envisioned. 4. Safe and convenient access within the community is to be assured with adequate transportation serving the needs of the people without destroying the natural character and environmental qualities. Convenient access would be provided for all segments of the population regardless of age or dependency. 5. A community center is envisioned to bring together future public facilities in a convenient location and to serve as a focal point for the Crownsville area. A complement of services, both public and quasi-public, would be provided. 6. Surplus property at Crownsville State Hospital Site would be preserved and enhanced as a major public asset to the area serving community needs through adaptive reuse. 7. Recreational opportunities would be expanded for community residents with convenient access to the water, parklands, and a greenway system including a hiker/biker trail and wildlife corridors. In summary, Crownsville residents and business interests would assume an active role in stewardship of the land, associated waters, and the community. 5 Crownsville Small Area Plan Concept Plan Concept Plan Based on the projected vision and adopted goals for the Greater Crownsville community, a Proposed Land Use Plan has been prepared which reflects the intent of the Small Area Plan Committee and public input. It is a refinement of the Anne Arundel County 1997 General Development Plan. Principal recommendations from the Committee are illustrated in the Concept Plan below. Reflecting the overall land use and development patterns, key elements of the Plan include major circulation systems, both pedestrian and vehicular, as well as activity centers and linkages. Natural areas are to be preserved. Parkland and open space, along with schools and other community facilities, are important features in the overall Concept. These elements are described below with objectives to guide their implementation. Overall Density Pattern: Rural vs. Suburban The predominant semi-rural character of the Crownsville area is well established and expected to continue well into the next century. Proj ected development of about 1400 housing units will be accommodated at relatively low density under current zoning with no significant expansion of public utilities. Waterfront subdivisions along the Severn River are essentially built-out at suburban densities ranging from quarter acre to two acre lots. Some new development will occur in areas zoned R-1 or R-2 along lower Generals Highway and in the vicinity of Crownsville Road and Defense Highway. Most areas with RA (Rural Agricultural) or RLD (Residential Low Density) zoning will retain their semi-rural character and extensive forest cover through careful siting of new homes and cluster development, which is encouraged. Some additional development of existing commercially or industrially zoned areas is anticipated with no new shopping centers. Major retail and office development will be contained in Parole Town Center. Circulation System: Roads and Pathways The Crownsville road system is essentially complete with minor upgrades envisioned for some segments and at key nodes. The traffic pattern at Dorr's Corner should be modified to separate conflicting movements, and intersection improvements or traffic circles may be considered along Generals Highway to handle a steadily increasing flow of local traffic. Commuters should be diverted to 1-97 to the extent possible. The Concept Plan provides for special features at entry points from Veterans Highway, I-97/Route 32, and Parole, intended to strengthen community identity. Scenic and historic roads in the area will be preserved in their current state with only limited widening of shoulders and other safety improvements. The Plan recommends adoption of a special program for recognition and protective measures for these unique roadways throughout the Crownsville area. 6 Crownsville Small Area Plan Concept Plan Pedestrian and bicycle access are to be encouraged within local areas where safe pathways can be provided. A key element ofthe Concept Plan is the South Shore Trail which will extend over 12 miles from Parole to Gambrills and Odenton. This major hiker-biker path would parallel Generals Highway, linking communities and activity centers. It is envisioned as a pedestrian spine and bikeway with future connections to older neighborhoods along the Severn River, where branch pathways can be safely provided along road shoulders or on separate right of-way (ROW) or easements. The South Shore Trail will directly link the three elementary school sites in Crownsville and major community facilities including the golf course, county fairgrounds and State Hospital site. Activity Centers: The Concept Plan recognizes existing retail services, employment and recreational facilities in the Crownsville area as important to the fabric ofthe community. It also proposes to accommodate new public facilities at the Crownsville Hospital site and create a new Community Center at the junction of Route 32 and Generals Highway. The Plan should facilitate pedestrian access to local services where possible for nearby residents. • Dorr's Corner - Assure coordinated planning for infill and redevelopment to accommodate appropriate highway-oriented commercial uses. • Generals Highway Business Strip - Reinforce and upgrade local retail services in the vicinity ofthe Crownsville Post Office. • Local Crossroads Centers - Provide for cohesive planning and site design at key locations for convenience commercial uses serving nearby neighborhoods. These typically include a gas station and small stores. (e.g. Lusby Comers and Sunrise Beach Road) • Local Community Centers - Maintain desired services in Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest as a focal point within those communities. Encourage through flexible regulations, small convenience uses in other neighborhoods to serve local needs. • Historic Center - Preserve and enhance the area at Old Generals Highway and Millersville Road, including Baldwin Hall, church and school, which is a traditional focus of interest and community activity. • New Community Center - The Concept Plan envisions a cluster of community facilities, centrally located at the 1-97 gateway to Crownsville. This complex could include a fire station, police substation and possibly a small branch library, senior services, recreation and South Shore Trail access and ranger station. 7 Crownsville Small Area Plan Concept Plan Parks and Open Space: Active and Passive Recreation; Natural Environmental Areas The Crownsville Concept Plan shows extensive land for natural open space and organized recreational use, comprising well over 20% of the overall area. This includes floodplains and wetland areas to be preserved in a system of stream valley parks related to watersheds of the Severn River, North River and Bacon Ridge Branch, including abutting steep slopes and buffer strips. Active recreational use includes ballfields in Arden and Generals Highway Corridor Park, as well as the Eisenhower Golf Course. The Annapolis Waterworks site, the Bacon Ridge Natural Area, the Severn Run Environmental Areas and surplus land from the State Hospital site west of 1-97 will provide for passive recreation in the future. These existing parks and natural areas are often contiguous and form Greenway systems which extend through major stream valleys or link to the Severn River. Large forested areas of the "Green Cathedral" and undeveloped land in Sherwood Forest are a maj or feature in the Concept Plan. Along with the South Shore Trail, which will function as kind of a linear park strip, these green areas form a pattern of open space which characterizes Crownsville as a semi-rural community. 8 '\ ANNR Cro\'/nsvi lIe S m~111 .'~ ~ 'It:,',l~il A R UN O t::.,L ~~! C O UNT Y Pl a.nnin ba Area-" Activit.y Centers TO ~ DI ~T()N Park! Golf Course ® Fairgrounds .~- - - ...... ---- , f}" Schools © Public Facilities Commercial Centers ,:;ir.e" Circulation Major Routes - Local Collector Rds. Hiker/ Biker Trail ,r - e_ Traffic Nodes Open Space t", J Parkland & Streams O-:g Major Greenways ~ • I ~ ' i I / If ' ~ i f I " , C0I Z\ \/ .~p TO e RU !": 1' 0:--': I ~,,~ \r] \ I "1 ,--; I ~"'\'"'~ -<'~/- ':-l ~ ~ ' ') o U,) ~ liI~ s Concept Plan MAP 1 Crownsville Small Area Plan Plan Highlights Plan Highlights The following are some of the key recommendations contained in the Draft Plan for the Crownsville Small Area. Economic Development 1. U sing existing legal mechanisms, promote the intergenerational conveyance of farming activities and provide incentives for continued farming activity. 2. The rural history of the area has allowed for existing, non-conforming, locally owned businesses in residential areas which should be preserved. 3. The historic economic development in Crownsville has resulted in a number of commercial loci that are collections of owner-operated businesses which serve the immediate residents. These locally owned businesses should be preserved. Environment 1. Protect and preserve the following four category areas of special environmental concern: A. Sensitive areas such as: the Severn Run; the globally rare Arden Bog and its recharge area; and other locations listed on the State Resource Inventory Map, as well as sites with endangered species as they are identified. B. Large contiguous forested areas such as the Green Cathedral and the headwaters of the South River. C. Critical Area: Buffer and Expanded Buffer, beach strand habitat, steep slopes, and ravine bottoms. D. Ravine bottoms outside of the Critical Area, sensitive areas, wetlands and flood plains. 2. Consider the adoption of low impact development standards, (i.e. development designs that minimize land disturbance, impervious area and encourage infiltration as detailed in the proposed State Stormwater Management Regulations and Prince George's "Low Impact Development Standards") when County codes are being revised and updated. 3. Implement a system of "greenways" that will encourage the preservation of contiguous forested areas through inventory study and mapping and implement via subdivision review activities and acquisition, including easements. 10 Crownsville Small Area Plan Plan Highlights Land Use, Zoning, Utilities and Historic Roads 1. The boundaries of Parole Town Center should not be extended into the Crownsville Small Planning Area. 2. Define the entire Crownsville Small Area as a greenbelt bounded by the Parole and Odenton Town Centers and the Crofton area. 3. Evaluate the Generals Highway corridor from the southern boundary of Parole Town Center through the intersection at Veterans Highway, and prepare design guidelines for the various segments to preserve historic character andlor enhance functional and aesthetic quality. Special design criteria would apply to future construction or renovation within the corridor and could be implemented through zoning and subdivision regulations. 4. Remove the designation of "Revitalization Area" along Veteran's Highway, just north of Generals' Highway. 5. Construct the South Shore Hiker-Biker Trail in the near-term. Adequate parking for users ofthe trail should be provided at convenient locations. Transportation 1. Request the County Board of Education, in conjunction with the County Department of Public Works, conduct an inspection of all public schools in the Crownsville Planning Area to evaluate current vehicle traffic and pedestrian safety and recommend enhancements necessary to improve overall safety. 2. Request the County Department of Public Works, in cooperation with the State Highway Administration, conduct two studies. The first area of study is the intersection of Route 178 and Herald Harbor Road, to recommend improvements to the right turn lane that will improve the ease of access from northbound Route 178 to eastbound Herald Harbor Road. The second area of study is the intersection of Exit 5 from 1-97 and Route 178, to determine the feasibility of establishing a left turn light at the intersection, to improve the safety of vehicles making left turns from the exit ramp to travel northbound on Route 178. 3. Request the County Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the State Highway Administration, conduct a study of the intersections at the north end of Generals Highway with Veterans Highway to determine possible solutions to the heavy congestion problem. 11 Crownsville Small Area Plan Plan Highlights 4. As a means to protect and preserve the scenic and historic character, designate Old Generals Highway, Old Herald Harbor Road, St. Stephens Church Road, Crownsville Road, Honeysuckle Lane, Waterbury Road, Hawkins Road, Old Epping Forest Road, Bacon Ridge Road, River Road, Chesterfield Road, Indian Landing Road, Herald Harbor Road, Sherwood Forest Road, Generals Highway, Johns Hopkins Road, and Severn Chapel Road as scenic and historic roads as set forth in Resolution No. 45-97 adopted by the County Council on November 3, 1997. 5. There should be no additional interchanges, or access ramps to I -97 constructed in the Crownsville Planning Area. 12 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Historv Community History The Crownsville area, located northwest of Annapolis, is a sparsely populated suburban region. It is characterized by rolling topography, ofwhich a significant portion is forested. The extensive shoreline of the Severn River, with its numerous peninsulas and coves, forms the eastern boundary of the area. The planning area includes the historic communities of Waterbury, Severn Crossroads, Indian Landing, Millersville, Chesterfield, and Iglehart. Current development is still clustered around these early crossroad towns and along the Severn. The predominant land use is the Crownsville Hospital Center, the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, and Eisenhower Golf Course, all located in the heart ofthe planning area. Like much ofthe Chesapeake Bay region, the Crownsville area supported a Native American population for thousands of years prior to the arrival of European settlers. Native Americans hunted, fished and lived along the Bay and its tributaries, benefitting from the great bounty of the land and water. The first settlers of the Crownsville area adopted an agricultural lifestyle, growing tobacco as a cash crop. The Europeans St. Charles the Martyr Anglican Church, historically known as St. Paul's Chapel (1865) arrived as landowners, tenant farmers, or indentured servants, while the Africans were primarily slaves and free blacks who practiced a trade andlor owned property. Access to the Severn River was essential for tobacco and grain farmers located in the rural hinterland ofthe Crownsville area. A tobacco inspection port was established at Indian Landing on the Severn River in the mid-18th century. It served as a shipment point for neighboring plantations into the 19th century. In addition to water transportation, a road system was developed soon after settlement in the late 17th century, becoming more complex by the early 18th century. An important early road ran through Crownsville, from Annapolis to Baltimore, roughly following the route of Generals Highway (Rt. 178). Another ran east-west from Annapolis to Frederick, following present day Waterbury Road and Rt. 175. As it does today, Waterbury Road intersects with Generals Highway, near the Rising Sun Inn; an 18th century tavern, strategically located at this important intersection. Generals Highway is named in honor of Generals' George Washington and Rochambeau whose respective Continental and French armies traveled this route during the American Revolution on their way to the decisive Battle of Yorktown. Washington also used this 13 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community History route on his way from New York City to Annapolis on December 23, 1783 to resign as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the area consisted of large farms, or plantations. Several ofthe dwellings associated with these plantations still survive; many are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. They include Belvoir, Iglehart, the Vineyard, Abbington, and Bunker Hill. Although rail transportation was established fairly early, the Crownsville planning area remained rural in character. In 1840, the Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad was completed through the area, connecting Annapolis with the Washington, DC branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Small towns grew around the various stations along the A & E, serving as market and transport centers for the local farming community. Rural African American communities were established in the area, some prior to the Civil War and others directly after the war. In 1858, the congregation ofMt. Tabor United Methodist Church established a meeting house on st. Stephens Church Road in Chesterfield. The present building dates to 1892. Adjacent to the church is the Mt. Tabor Good Samaritan Lodge, built in 1899. Originally known as the United Sons & Daughters of Levi Beneficial Society No.1 ofMt. Tabor, the organization provided help to the sick and needy. In 1913, the society became part of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria, and today is one of only two Good Samaritan Lodges operating in Maryland. The members are in the process of preserving the building for its 100th anniversary. By the early 1900s, the ' rural character of the area and the scenic quality ofthe Severn River attracted people for recreational purposes. In 1908, the A & E Railroad merged with the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad, and became known as the South Shore line of the W, B & A. Rail transportation and an improved roads system facilitated easy access to the river, resulting in development of family-oriented summer communities, such as The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis interurban stop at Crownsville, circa 1900. Sherwood Forest and Herald Harbor. Established in 1913, Sherwood Forest featured a clubhouse, dance and dining halls, a golf course, rustic cottages, and acres of woods. Through the use of self-imposed covenants, Sherwood has retained much of its original purpose and character. 14 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community History Today, even though major highways (Routes 32 and 97) transverse the Crownsville planning area, it has the lowest population density in Anne Arundel County. The retention ofits rural character is due in part, to the rural agricultural (RA) zoning designation that much ofthe area received in 1952. Recent residential development has been confined to the Generals Highway corridor, with smaller residential zones emerging along Crain and Defense Highways. The "second home" enclaves along the Severn River that originated as summer resorts, are slowly becoming year-round communities. Sherwood Forest Club I"'~f .s __ IIfTItO)I ST ClIIIRt9 tW lUI AID USilI AS \11£ tHillttfl S,,!tefUll!' '- SI/Ie'V $tlilCl. F~l FlfTl YE~'$. "Q¥U tl 1196 flO" Sf TC n aRlllIl IF 1KlI£AAI.~ ~1GJ"ol't .IID 1ID1A1 U1l.~ RUDS. AlIO IUlCtlTtD II 1' 35 TG cURlE5 ... Plaque at Millersville Rd. & Generals Hwy. J.tUlW M.lls "STD~ FOR 71 Yi»s. Tilf. SElEllll C'O~SR ADS FOUlltAfiO. M"fO I [ fQ ITS ,.UUf SITE I. "". Plaque at Baldwin Hall Baldwin Hall Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church 15 Crownsville Small Area Plan Demographics Demographics Population 1 The estimated 1999 population for the Crownsville Small Area is 15,438 • Based on current projections, the population of the Crownsville Small Area will increase to 17,018 by the year 2020. This represents about a 9% increase in population between 1999 and 2020. By comparison, Anne Arundel County is projected to grow by about 14% during the same time period. The population for this area has a slightly lower percentage of school children ages 5-17 years with 16.3%, compared to 17.8% for the County. The percentage of workforce population, ages 18-54, is 56.2% which is slightly lower than the County at 57.4%. The Crownsville Small Area's retirement age population, age 65 and over, is higher at 12.1 % than the County at 9.4%. In regard to race and gender, this area is 87.3% white compared to 82% for the County, and is 51.1 % male compared to 50.5% for the County. Housing There are an estimated 5,657 households in the Crownsville Small Area in 1999. Projected housing unit and household growth to 2020 indicates an increase of 1,421 households in this area. This projected household growth rate is just over 25 %, the County household growth rate during this same time period is just under 30%. Census data from 1990 indicates that over 85% of households in the Crownsville Small Area are owner occupied. The County, as a whole, has just under 71 % owner occupied households. The average household size in this area, as well as countywide, is declining. The projected household size for the Crownsville Small Area in 1999 is 2.61 persons, compared to the County household size of 2.65. It is anticipated that the average household size will decrease to 2.28 persons by the year 2020. Employment Data on employment for the Crownsville Small Area are based on 1990 Census figures, which are the most recent information available. In 1990, there were 8,446 employed people living in this area. The greatest percentage of people were employed in the service sector, 35.6%. Household incomes in the Crownsville Small Area are the second highest of the sixteen small planning areas of the County. The median household income in 1990 was $60,412, with a County median of$45,147. Major employers in the Crownsville Small Area are the Crownsville State Hospital, the Maryland Department of Community Development, Fairfield Nursing Center, Morgan State University, Pillsbury Hospitality, and Jones Intercable. 1 All demographic information used in this Plan, unless otherwise specified, are taken from the County Demographers Report dated July, 29 1999. The full report for the Crownsville Small Area is Appendix A. 16 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development Economic Development Existing Conditions The Crownsville area is home to a population of over 15,000 residents, but provides employment for only 1100 full and part time workers in private businesses. Government and institutional employment at the State Hospital Site amounts to nearly as much, including adjunct facilities, the Fairfield Nursing Home and offices of the Department of Housing and Community Development. A further breakdown of employment is given below. There are currently about 6000 housing units in Crownsville, with a projected build-out of some 7500 units under current zoning. About 1800 acres, less than 10% of the overall area, has been developed at suburban densities, ranging from quarter acre lots to 2 acres per unit. Only single family detached housing has been built, as lower density zoning and lack of public utilities preclude townhouses or apartments. Employment In a recent inventory of commercial/industrial space and employment in the Crownsville area, about 100 businesses were listed. Most firms were small, with over half of them employing fewer than five workers. The largest employers were along the Route 3 corridor and Veterans Highway, including the Nierman Weeks Company and Carter Fabrications, which together have more than 150 workers. Reliable Contracting Company, Ryder Truck Rental, Jones Cable and the nearby Knollwood Manor Nursing Home account for some 300 workers. There are nearly 400 employed in the Generals Highway corridor and about 100 in businesses along Defense Highway, west of Parole. Major firms such as Alliant Techsystems, formerly Honeywell, and others are located outside Crownsville, within the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area. A summary of employment and space occupied is given below in Table 1: Table 1. Employment in the Crownsville Small Area Square Footage Number of Employees Route 3 Corridor & vicinity 120,000 sq.ft. 300 employees Veterans Highway/Dorr's Comer 100,000 sq.ft. 200 employees Generals Highway corridor 100,000 sq.ft. 400 employees Lusby's Comer/ Defense Hwy. 50,000 sq.ft. 100 employees Approximate totals 370,000 sq.ft. 1100 employees Retail and Services According to a recent inventory of businesses and employment, there is over 75,000 square feet of commercial space in the Generals Highway corridor. Most of this space is free standing buildings, but several are clustered in small centers of 2-5 shops totaling 3000-8000 square feet. There are three basic groupings of businesses --in the 1000 block, 1200 block and 17 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development 1300 block of Generals Hwy., each of which contains 18-24,000 square feet. Apart from these strips, there is a kennel and two veterinarian hospitals with another 5000 square feet, and the Herald Harbor Inn and Mini-Mart, providing about 8,000 square feet. Given a population of about 15,000 residents to be served, the residents need to depend on shopping centers outside the area for many of their daily needs. The nearest supermarkets are in Crofton and Parole, and involve a five to ten mile drive. There is only one commercial marina in the area, despite extensive shoreline of over 22 miles on the Severn River. Smith's Marina is relatively small, with only 60 boat slips, dry storage and launch ramp. It has direct access to Round Bay. The aerial photo shows the middle segment of the Generals Highway Corridor between Herald Harbor Road and Crownsville Road. Businesses are clustered in two locations; the northern grouping includes ten, while the southern group includes nine at the Post Office. In addition to the private businesses listed above, the Crownsville State Hospital site provides a nucleus of employment, including: Hospital Center (in shifts) 550 Fairfield Nursing Home 75 Department of Housing & Community Development 300 Morgan State University 120 Generals Highway Corridor and Hospital Complex 18 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development Goals and Recommendations The Plan sets forth a three point program with supporting goals for the future of Crownsville's economy. The program focuses on agriculture, business and community facilities with subpoints identifying goals, objectives, programs and organizations needed to realize the vision as developed from Committee meetings, Subcommittee meetings, Forums and public and business comments. The vision is placed in the context of the small area philosophy, the GDP, and with regard to specific definitions of key terms in the discussion, most notably, rural character and design overlay. The goals seek to include a positive stance toward economic opportunity in the area rather than a restrictive reaction to return to the past. The Plan recognizes the Crownsville area to be unique among its surrounding communities in its still predominantly rural character with a considerable number of natural features including the watersheds of the Severn and South Rivers and the Green Cathedral. Furthermore, Crownsville has a rich history that traces its roots to the colonial era but that also includes the collective memories of many families still residing within its herein defined borders. Both the preservation of the Crownsville so beloved by its residents and the development of its future rest on honoring both its natural and historical heritage. The recommendations also stand on the definition of several terms which carry both a technical and a common meaning. These terms are defined below before the recommendations are offered. Rural character: The aspect that is identified by the presence of farms, open lands, roads without curbing or storm sewer systems, small businesses, residential areas of rural, low, and low-medium density. Design overlay: The identification of design requirements in addition to the activities defined by zoning ordinances. Finally, the recommendations are intended to reflect in the Crownsville Area, the vision of the GDP which states that, "Anne Arundel County will. .. concentrate growth in areas which best utilize existing and planned infrastructure, protect the natural environment, promote economic growth and provide for a diversity of living environments." The Plan recognizes that economic change is inevitable within the Crownsville area. Its goal is to provide for systematic growth and evolution that preserves the Crownsville economy's many owner-operated businesses and agricultural enterprises. The vision presented here is not a compendium of ordinances and laws, but rather a series of goals designed to guide the formulation and implementation of future laws, county and private programs. The vision will require the attention of experts in policy and law and the continued involvement of Crownsville citizens to assure the quality of life that seems to be the desire of most Crownsville residents. 19 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development The future ofagriculture Goal 1. Recognizing that Crownsville is unique among its surrounding communities in retaining its rural character, the Plan recommends preserving existing farmland by supporting the efforts of farmers and existing farming industry. The Plan recommends promoting increased farming efforts including agriculture, nursery/landscaping activities, equestrian activities and limited aquaculture. Recommendations: • U sing existing legal mechanisms, promote the intergenerational conveyance of farming activities and provide incentives for continued farming activity. • Promote awareness and develop markets for local products through a farmers' market. • Investigate development of a public, quasi-public or private foundation for the preservation of farmland as an alternative to business or residential development for families who are leaving farming. Such investigation would include assessment of existing organizations with similar missions in Anne Arundel County and Maryland. • Work with County to provide financial incentives to locally owned and operated agricultural activities to upgrade business sites and operations. The future ofsmall business Goal 2. Recognizing that existing locally owned and operated businesses that provide services to Crownsville residents are valuable assets reflecting the rural character and heritage of the area, the Plan recommends preserving businesses in existing commercially zoned areas and supports home businesses located on land that is zoned residential provided that they are in compliance with County ordinances. Recommendations: • The rural history of the area has allowed for existing non-conforming locally owned businesses in residential areas, and the Plan supports the preservation of these businesses. • The decentralized nature of community development in the Crownsville Area supports small businesses such as convenience markets within the confines of a residential area. As an example, Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest each have such enterprises within their boundaries. They are the centers for these communities and as such must be afforded the opportunity to upgrade their facilities within limits and without the expansion or the addition of activities. The Plan supports classifications and programs that enable these businesses to maintain and upgrade their facilities as they continue to provide their traditional services. 20 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development • Many locally owned businesses in Crownsville serve agriculture, construction and home Inaintenance. They have operated in a homestead-type facility with residence and business located on the same parcel of property. As such, they are a critical part of Crownsville' s economy and should be allowed to continue; however, they have an obligation to other Crownsville residents to provide a facade that is in keeping with the rural/historical/residential atmosphere of the area. The Plan encourages the County to provide incentives for upgrading buildings and screening activities of businesses from local roadways and abutting residential neighborhoods. • The historic economic development in Crownsville has resulted in a number of commercial loci that are collections of owner-operated businesses serving their immediate residents. The Plan recommends that future business growth be limited to these areas. • The Plan recommends that the historic roots of these areas be recognized through a preservation program that identifies their historic names and uses those names to develop a community identity around these areas. • Strip malls and franchises are inconsistent with the rural character of Crownsville. Design overlays for the existing commercially zoned areas should limit square footage; provide guidelines for signage, and promote combining commercial entrances/exits and parking areas to maintain the safety of Crownsville's major roadways. The two lane concept of these roadways including MD 178, Crownsville Road, MD 450, Sunrise Beach Road and Millersville Road is in keeping with the rural character of the area. • Crownsville businesses should be afforded the benefits of business trends to maintain viability and to provide for business evolution. Trends toward home offices will likely affect the nature of economic activity in Crownsville. Home offices do not necessarily place a demand on traditional County facilities; however, their operators can become a major economic force and ally in the future of Crownsville's economy. The Plan recommends the development of an organization to bring together owner-operators of existing businesses and home offices with the mission of enabling these activities while preserving the environmental and residential quality of life in Crownsville. • The impact of technology on economic activity cannot be ignored in the vision for Crownsville business. Increased communication and the opportunities for market development using technology do not necessarily carry with them a heavy impact of the physical facilities and resources of a community. Just as technological literacy and capability is a requirement for young people in our schools, so is it an important resource for Crownsville businesses. The Plan recommends a County/Residents/Business initiative to bring the opportunity for such literacy and capability to the locally owned 21 Crownsville Small Area Plan Economic Development and operated business and to work with service providers including telephone companies to develop the first virtual business community in a small area. The future ofcommunity facilities and services Goal 3. Crownsville is the site of the Crownsville State Hospital, the largest single parcel of land within the Crownsville area. Maintain the character of the Hospital Site, while allowing for the provision of some community facilities and services. Recommendations: • Contain existing State development at the site at its current or lesser level and dedicating any surplussed land for Crownsville community services (e.g. library, senior center, ball fields ). • All new buildings on the site should be in keeping with the integrity of the neighborhood, held to a height of three stories above ground and follow any other requirements as set forth by any future design overlays. • Crownsville residents have been specific in their requests for additional community services including traditionally public and commercial activities. The County should pursue a library and a community center for Crownsville. In the event that the County does not choose to further these facilities, the Plan recommends the formation of a grass roots organization to bring both of these institutions to Crownsville. • The Plan recommends investigation of appropriate locations and operators for a small grocery store and a pharmacy in the existing commercial areas of Crownsville. The facilities and scope of these operations should comply with the existing character of the community and any forthcoming design overlay requirements. 22 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Land Use and Zoning Background The Crownsville area is characterized by steep slopes, extensive forest cover, and prime frontage on the Severn River, extending onto several peninsulas. It also contains a major State Hospital complex, now under partial conversion for office use, and the abutting County golf course and fairgrounds. Relatively flat land is located to the northeast near Route 3 where farming and newer large lot subdivisions occur. Overall density of development is rather low, with older detached homes on small lots built mostly before the 1970s, and mostly large lot subdivisions built since then. More recent development of exclusive waterfront subdivisions include Bayberry Hills, Maynadier, Belvoir Farms, and Downs on the Severn. Among the older communities are the unique enclaves of Sherwood Forest and Epping Forest. Along Round Bay and the upper Severn River are Herald Harbor, dating from the 1920s, and the postwar developments of Arden, Sunrise Beach and Indian Landing. The major roadways through the area run along the ridge line between the Severn River watershed and Bacon Ridge Branch ofthe South River with no exposure to the water. A major amenity is the Severn River, about two miles to the east where most ofthe older communities have developed over the years. More recent subdivisions such as Rolling Hills, Rolling Knolls, Cranberry Woods and Carriage Hills are related to Generals Highway. Original zoning (1952) for the Crownsville area provided for "cottage" and "manor" type residential, mostly in the waterfront communities along the Severn. Small residential zones also appeared inland: at Dorr's Corner along Crain Highway; Iglehart and Rolling Knolls along Generals Highway; and Lusby Crossroads on Defense Highway at Crownsville Road. Several small "light" and "heavy" commercial districts were shown at various intersections along State roads, and also at central locations within the older communities of Sherwood Forest, Herald Harbor and Arden on the Severn. In the 1950s the rest ofthe land was zoned for "agricultural," however, very little had been cleared for farming or timber production. Historically, the population ofthe Crownsville area has been rather sparse, with a number of second home communities related to the Severn and small settlements along Old Generals Highway and Defense Highway. Given the rugged terrain and extensive woodland, farming has been limited to what little flat land could be cleared. Based on inventory and analysis for the current GDP, agricultural use in this area amounted to only 1700 acres or about 10% ofthe total land. Predominantly wooded land still comprises over 750/0 ofthe area much of which is on steep slopes, stream valleys and floodplains. About 25% has been cleared for farm fields, subdivisions, recreation and institutional use. 23 Crovvnsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning 1952 Zoning for Crownsville Area DOffs Comer Sunrise Beach Arden on the Severn Herald Harbor Below: Sherwood Forest Epping Forest e - "r;:T"I;;Ht:'l:j - f.)W£U, . i ~~G Ol~rnlCTS ~ i - " " ':~'= C-'!-OAROE'4 TV,,£: .. "c " . ----" :-~\ ::~ o··licad '.;. " ~ :; ,""1 • ;~ ~[f::r:'~t] ;/f T1T L t~: 2I'!D ( ; ZO-N !:f}n~ :· - ._ ...., .. ';' " \' : se Al E: lir, ~ h \;, 1 25C{ f1 t ,~ -to ...-r~ DI*A~N-' ~' I ~;~;~~~~. t\}~2 BY T t-1~ coutr~¥ cO~l.( l al!!o"'E~" r9~N~E ~'1 A.t\: U ~~C-E.L (:C t..~ ",; ·" ,,¥, ~~ , ;.: . . ~ " ~ _ r . fl t: ...... ~5r o {-' 5 o.r.. 24 ANNE Crownsvill~ ARUNDEL ~~;.<~: COUNTY MARYLAND Small Planning Area Existing Land Use) 1995 MAP 2 o ~ ...p ...... ~ [!] (? N VI Existing Land Use Agricultural Natural Open Space Single Family Dwelling • Townhouse • Multiple Family Dwelling • Retail Office • Industrial • Utility / Transportation Government / Institution • Recreation and Parks DATE: June 22, 1999 ALE: \map,jata\smallap.bi\::m~rn2a . \Vor Vacant MAPPRODUCTION: Department of Planning and Code Enfoocernent City of Annapolis GIS Se.:tion © Copyrighl Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Existing Land Use As described above, open space and single family housing are the predominant uses in the 19,700 acres which comprise the Crownsville area. In 1995 nearly 113 of land was developed as residential, and about 115 was committed to public parks, golf course and natural areas, or in floodplains, stream valleys and recorded subdivision open space and recreation area. This area has just over 22 miles of shoreline. Farmland comprised only 120/0 ofthe overall area in 1995, however this is currently estimated at less than 10 %. Table 2. Existing Land Use - 1995 Government and institutional uses, along with major road right-of-way (ROW) and the Annapolis landfill site account for about 10%. This includes Board of Education properties, the Veterans Cemetery and the Crownsville State Hospital grounds. Commercial and industrial uses are least significant, with less than 1% of overall land area, reflecting the dearth of employment and Cbnurtetcial limited retail services in Crownsville. Industrial Over 1/4 ofthe land was considered vacant in 1995, although only a portion of Utility this would be buildable, due to extensive Govermrierit forest cover, steep slopes and wetlands, which are largely protected from Recreation· disturbance. Vacant Proposed Land Use In preparing the Land Use Map, the Small Area Plan Committee first reviewed the County's General Development Plan (GDP), adopted in 1997, showing projected land use patterns and densities for the Crownsville area. The Small Area Plan is intended to adjust and refine the GDP, reflecting existing uses and illustrating in greater detail the proposed development ofthe area over the next 10-20 years. Based on the Committee's Vision statement and recommendations, various land use changes were proposed. These included adjustments to the designated Natural Features area to expand the buffer along the Severn Run near Veterans Highway and to provide maximum protection for the recharge area around Arden Bog, as well as an additional 300 acres ofthe Severn Run Natural Environmental Area. 26 ANNE Crownsville J ARUNDEL COUNTY R Y L N D Small Planning Are Proposed L~nd Use~ MaplJ: 3 (? ~ ? ...p I ..... _ ;. ~.. ...'D\[f1.:.. _ L.. I N ...... ,: Legend o RURAL RESIDENTIAL DLow o Low-Medium ijJ Medium • High o Light Industrial o Industrial Park Heavy Industrial III NATURAL FEATURES o TOWN CENTER Parole Growth ManagerucnlArea OTHER o GovernmentlInstitutional CLOSED LANDFILL Kl Closed Landfill TRANSPORTATION NETWORK L Scenic Road South Shore Trail Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning In the vicinity of the "Green Cathedral" on the Severn River, the Natural Features area was extended to include more contiguous forest on the Sahlin Farm and undeveloped portions of Sherwood Forest. This was done to create an extensive greenbelt and protect habitat areas between Brewers Creek and Hopkins Creek. This designation was also adjusted along major stream valleys to include abutting steep slopes (greater than 25%), adjacent platted open space, zoned open space and dedicated or platted floodplain. Also, to protect the sensitive headwaters of Saltworks Creek, the Natural Features area was further expanded along the edge of Parole and Annapolis Neck Planning Area. The Low Density residential area was reduced to the west of Herald Harbor and replaced by a Rural designation to conform with RLD zoning in the area. Due to the extension of public utilities along Crownsville Road in the vicinity of Lusby Crossroads, the Low Density residential category was proposed for the communities of North River Forest and Sylmac, as well as adjacent properties near 1-97. This recognizes current subdivision development potential with water and sewer service available and also responds to the noise setback requirements along the freeway. In the proposed Land Use Plan, all school sites, the Crownsville State Hospital site and the Veterans Cemetery are shown as Government/Institutional use, and areas zoned and currently developed for business use are shown as Commercial. Also envisioned in the Proposed Land Use Plan is the South Shore Trail, which would generally use the ROW of the old WB&A Railroad between Annapolis and Odenton. This special feature is described in the Community Facilities chapter. The Plan designates the Generals Highway corridor, St. Stephens Church and Severn Chapel Roads as special zones for preservation of scenic and historic qualities. The intent is to establish design criteria and implement guidelines which would help protect the character of these road corridors from development pressures that could alter or destroy their unique features. Criteria for Residential Density In designating residential land use densities on the Proposed Land Use Map, the Plan recommends two categories: Rural! Agricultural and Residential Low Density. The following criteria were applied in the recommended Land Use Plan: • Rural!Agricultural areas are designated where agricultural and forest use are predominant, or for sparsely developed areas with average parcel size greater than two acres, and having no public utilities existing or planned. This generally applies in RA or RLD zoning districts. • Residential Low Density areas generally include communities zoned Rl , R2 or R5 such as Herald Harbor and Rolling Knolls which have lots of one quarter to half an acre and are 28 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning served by at least public water, as well as existing subdivisions with average lot size up to 2 acres, with or without public utilities. In the vicinity of Lusby Crossroads where public sewer and water have been extended, a Residential Low Density category has been assigned to the communities ofNorth River Forest, Greenwood Acres, Sylmac and undeveloped land abutting 1-97, where there is no agricultural use. Where higher density development occurs as a non-conforming use in an RA district, such as the Summer Hill mobile home park (served by package sewer treatment facilities), it is assigned Rural!Agricultural land use. Otherwise, this relatively small site would appear as inconsistent with the prevailing rural character of the surrounding area. Existing Zoning The residential zoning categories account for nearly half of Crownsville's land (Refer to Table 3). These include the low density zoning categories ofRLD, R1, R2. The R5 zoning category is considered to be of low to medium density, and is found in less than 2% of Crownsville's land area. Table 3. Existing Zoning Rural Agricultural zoning (RA) accounts for the single largest zoning category found in the area. Just over 37% of Crownsville's land is zoned RA. The most restrictive zoning category, Open Space (OS), is found on about 12 % of Crownsville's land. These two categories, together account for almost the other half of the Crownsville area. The remaining 1%, is accounted for by very small pockets of maritime, commercial and industrial zoning. There are three commercial nodes in the area, Lusby's Comer, Dorr's Corner, and a stretch of frontage along MD 3. The industrial zoned areas lie adjacent to the Parole Growth Management Area in the Annapolis Neck Small Area bordered by U.S. 50 and 1-97. Proposed Zoning Given the recommendations of the Crownsville Small Area Plan Committee, reflected in the Proposed Land Use Plan, and in response to other requests received during a 60 day 29 ANNE Crownsvillel ARUNDEL ~;~ :> '_ COUNTY MAR Y LA N D Small Planning Area Current Zoning MAP4dJ .A --:. o ~ .,... ~ (? t!J l..U o • os -Open Space • DO - DefelTed Development RA - Residential Agricultural • RLD - Reside.ntial Low Density RI - Residential R2 - Reside.ntial R5 - Residential RIO - Residential • RI5 - Residential Multifamily • R22 - Residential Multifamily CI - Community Retail • C2 - Commercial Office • C3 - General Conmlercial • C4 - Highway Commercial • TC - Town Center WI - Industrial Park • W2 - Light Indnstrial • W3 - Heavy Industrial MAl - Conununity Marina • MA2 - Conmlercial Marina • MA3 - Yacht Club DA1E: June22,1999 • MB - Maritime Group B RLE: \mapt.iala\<;mallap.bi"Gm'crn6a.wor MAP PRODUCTION: Department of Planning • MC - Maritime Group C and Code EnfotCement GIS Se.:tion © Copyright Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning application period, several zoning changes are proposed to facilitate implementation of the Plan. These also relate to the availability of public utilities and community design concepts for the area. Changes in residential zoning are proposed in the vicinity of Lusbys Corner, along Crownsville Road between MD 450 and 1-97. About 38 acres would change from RA to R2, due to extension of water and sewer to the Sylmac community in recent years. Abutting properties are required to connect to these public utilities, which support low- medium density development on lots of half acre or smaller. Therefore R2 zoning is suggested for this area, which is also subject to noise impacts and required setbacks from 1-97. In Herald Harbor, R5 residential zoning has been designated for the former Harbor Club property, which has ceased operation as a marina. The previous MA2 use is no longer considered viable for that site, and residential development would be more compatible with the surrounding community. The commercial district at Lusbys Corner would remain unchanged. Along MD Route 3 at the self storage complex just north of St. Stephens Church Road, an adjustment from RLD zoning to C4 is proposed for about.7 acres to include an existing building, thereby conforming with the actual property line. Other changes in commercial zoning are proposed along Veterans Highway in the vicinity of Dorr's Corner. It is recommended that the existing C4 district be reconfigured to reduce the potential for strip development closest to the Severn Run, and to consolidate highway commercial use to the rear of existing businesses fronting on Veterans Highway. This would change over 1000 feet of frontage with a depth of about 300 feet, comprising over seven acres, from C4 to Residential Low Density (RLD). Most of the remaining commercial frontage is already developed, however with space for some infill uses. The C4 district would be expanded to the rear providing additional depth of about 100 feet, with access from the south end. Along with reduced commercial zoning to the north of the motel site, this results in an overall net decrease of about five acres of commercial use in the area. Consolidated C4 zoning in the Dorrs Corner area is intended to accommodate business development in this major highway corridor, however, in a location rather isolated from any nearby residential areas. Flanked on three sides by over 150 acres of heavily wooded land, zoned RLD, this site is well buffered from existing subdivisions, the nearest of which is Cedarcroft, some 1600 feet to the southeast along Old Generals Highway. The only other major subdivision, Indian Landing Estates, lies approximately 'ii mile to the east. Environmental protection of the Severn Run watershed must be assured, with ample setback of about 1800 feet from the proposed commercial use to the river itself and 1000 feet to the nearest tributary stream. In conjunction with future development, it is anticipated that public access may be extended to the Severn Run Natural Environmental Area. Also Open Space (OS) 31 Crownsville Small Planning Area Proposed Zoning Changes MAP 5 ~~(MA2)-R5 Legend D Proposed Zoning Change (Rl) - RLD / ~ Old Proposed Zoning New Zoning "'" (.,u N \ W+E S Map Prepared By: A.A.Co. P.A.C.E., GIS Section Date: April 5, 2000 Scale: 1" =4,970 Feet Datum: MD Staleplane NAD27 Workspace: F:\mapdala\~mallap . bi\cru\crnzoLlnewapp . wor © Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning zoning for the State parkland would be expanded to conform with the property line. As business expansion occurs, the road pattern in the vicinity of Dorr' s Comer could be modified to eliminate the hazardous merge between Generals Highway and Veterans Highway, redirecting traffic to the new T -intersection. Current Subdivision Activity Development activity in the Crownsville area is somewhat limited, given the predominant low density zoning and limited availability of public utilities. There are only a few new subdivisions with more than 10 lots under construction or pending approval. These are listed below: Annapolis Preserve, Sections 1 & 3 15 lots Stafford Hall 13 lots Church View Farms 11 lots Dorr's Property 11 lots Manganello property 24 lots Palisades on the Severn, Section H 14 lots Penderbrooke 35 lots St. Stephens Estates, Section 2 33 lots St. Stephens Farm (submitted 1989) 16 lots Stoneridge (Norwoods Fancy Farm) 40 lots Vineyards at Iglehart 24 lots There are also a few minor subdivisions and family conveyances which involve 3 or 4 new lots, including the Polyansky and Floyd properties. Some infill housing is being built in existing major subdivisions, such as Belvoir Farms, Penderbrooke, Fairfield Estates (Section 2), and Herald Harbor. Development Potential Based on Land Use and Zoning data from the County geographic information system (GIS), updated to 1995, the Crownsville area had approximately 6500 acres of land which could potentially accommodate future housing. There were only 45 acres of vacant industrial and commercially zoned property. Of the total area suitable for residential use, over 90%, or some 5800 acres is zoned RA or RLD, which would accommodate new housing at very low densities. About 565 acres is available in Rl and R2 districts, while only 5 acres remains with R5 zoning, in Herald Harbor. Given the severe environmental constraints to development in many of these areas, the prospective yield is estimated at less than 1500 dwelling units overall, which averages nearly 5 acres per unit. Table 4 (Refer to page 28) summarizes the potential build-out of housing in the Crownsville area under current zoning densities and development regulations. 33 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Table 4. Development Potential for the Crownsville Planning Area * Part of this property is in the Critical Area, the reason for such low density. * * Excludes 115 acres of Sherwood Forest land. 34 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Goals and Recommendations Septic System Failures Substandard andlor failing septic systems have a substantial impact on the health and viability of the Severn River. Citizen responses at public forums uniformly expressed concerns regarding septic system failures and health hazards associated with periodically unsafe fecal coliform levels reported off beaches and boat ramps in the upper Severn River. The Severn River is a state designated Scenic River and an environmental and recreational centerpiece of the Crownsville area. The repeatedly periodic unsafe fecal coliform levels are a continuing threat to the river and to the inhabitants who use it. The County should allocate sufficient funding to implement the monitoring and enforcement recommendations. Goali. Within the "Critical Area" (as defined in §1-101 of the County Code) of the Severn River and any perennial streams connecting to the Severn River, improve monitoring and enforcement related to septic system failures: Recommendations: • Institute year around monitoring of the Severn River for pollution from aging and failing septic systems. • Develop and implement higher levels of design criteria for septic systems and alternative technologies. • Assign a higher priority in fundting and staff assignment for enforcement efforts and resources. • Request the County Department of Health to issue an annual public report due on March 15 of each year on fecal coliform contamination of the Severn River, including water testing results, enforcement efforts, reported outbreaks of illnesses which may be attributable to high fecal coliform and formal complaints of poor water quality filed by residents and communities. • Create a septic system testing program available to citizens at no or nominal cost. Scenic and Historic Roads The County should incorporate into its proposed revisions to the zoning laws, the subdivision laws, the transportation master plan, the road design manual, the landscape manual, the forest conservation ordinance and other land use laws, the regulatory tools necessary to fully implement the scenic and historic roads program as set forth in Resolution No.45-97 adopted by the County Council on November 3, 1997. (Also addressed in Transportation chapter.) Goal 2. Create standards for developments abutting scenic and historic roads that minimize, if not eliminate, alterations to the roads, as well as preserve the scenic view and character of the roadway. 35 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Recommendations: • Establish a specific design review and approval process for development adjacent to or impacting scenic and historic roads similar to the current forest delineation, protection and mitigation process. • Establish design guidelines and protective buffers. • Create new low-impact (including rural cluster or open space cluster) zoning tools and apply them in overlay zones along the corridors. • Establish new County road standards in the road design manual for scenic and historic roads for both construction and maintenance. • Work with the State Highway Administration (SHA) to establish state road standards for scenic and historic roads. Designate selected areas along scenic and historic roads as potential sending areas for TDRs. • Require design diversity in housing type and size along scenic and historic roads. Generals Highwav Goal 3. Improve the appearance and function of the Generals Highway corridor between the northern boundary of Parole Town Center through the intersection at Veterans Highway. Recommendations: • Designate a corridor along Generals Highway in which special design criteria shall apply to any construction or renovation within the corridor. • Analyze existing land use, existing zoning, historical character, and other factors in order to develop appropriate design criteria. • Explore the possibility of pedestrian linkage and connector paths to serve commercial and public facilities and residential communities, in addition to the hiker- biker trail, in the vicinity of: (1) Crownsville Road and Fairfield Loop and (2) Sunrise Beach Road. • Place appropriate gateway signage at the southern border ofthe highway with the Parole Town Center, at the northern border of the highway at the intersection of Veterans Highway and at the ramp leading to Interstate 97. • Remove the designation of "Commercial Revitalization Area" from Veterans Highway, just north of Generals Highway. • Except for minor changes such as the addition of short turning lanes, Generals Highway should remain a two lane road at its present width. Sf. Stephen's Church Road and Severn Chapel Road Corridor Goal 4. Establish St. Stephen's Church Road and Severn Chapel Road as special scenic road design corridors. Recommendations: • Provide gateway signs located at key entry points along the corridors. • Discourage change in road alignment or road widening along the corridors and limit intersection improvements. • Encourage the use of wood guard rails. 36 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Route 450 Corridor Goal 5. Preserve the character ofMD 450 between Crownsville Road and MD424. Recommendations: • Preserve and maintain the natural parkway-like setting of the road • Maintain the ex siting roadway section wherever possible. Changes should be limited to short acceleration or deceleration lanes. Greenbelt Goal 6. Maintain the Crownsville planning area as a greenbelt, reflecting its mostly natural and rural character and its function as a buffer between more intensely developed areas to the south and north. Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) Goal 7. If a TDR program is established in Anne Arundel County, consider areas in Crownsville as potential sending areas, including: • The property adjacent to Sherwood Forest Road that is presently zoned R-l and RLD. • The property presently zoned RLD on either side of Old Generals Highway on either side of River Road from Old Generals Highway to Maynadier Creek, and on the north side of Sherwood Forest Road from the road to the river. • The property presently zoned R-I which is to the west of Generals Highway and bounded to the north and west by open space zones and to the south by the subdivision containing Corbin Parkway. • The land that is presently zoned RLD adjacent to Severn Run. • The land presently zoned RLD north of St. Stephen's Church Road near the intersection of Route 3. • The forested area adjacent to both sides of lohns Hopkins Road and to the west of St. Stephen's Church Road in the vicinity of Johns Hopkins Road that is presently forested and presently zoned R -1. • Existing substandard platted lots in Herald Harbor and Epping Forest. Parole Growth Management Area In order to: (1) concentrate density and commercial uses in areas with existing infrastructure, (2) to avoid the costly extension of infrastructure into areas not designated for infrastructure construction, and (3) to preserve the existing character of the Generals Highway corridor and the rural and residential character of the surrounding areas, it is wise to concentrate conunercial growth within the existing boundaries of the Parole Town Center. In this manner, urban sprawl is discouraged and redevelopment and revitalization of the existing business and commercial areas within Parole is encouraged. Revitalization ofthe older commercial areas must be a major cornerstone of the Parole Town Center. Ifthe option is available to expand business and commercial development outside the boundaries of the Town Center, the revitalization ofthe blighted areas within the older commercial sections of Parole will never be achieved. 37 Crownsville Small Area Plan Land Use and Zoning Goal 8. The boundaries of Parole Town Center should not be extended into the Crownsville Small Planning Area. Other Issues • Limit additional commercial zoning on the eastern side of MD Route 3 in the vicinity of Dorr's Corner. Allow for a reconfiguration of the existing commercial area to reduce strip commercial development and encourage more efficient use ofthe property. • Maintain all higher standards for conservation protection within Article 26 (Subdivision) and Article 28 (Zoning) even if it is not consistent with lower State standards. • Ensure the uniform standard for steep slopes in the Critical Area is the 15% standard. • Wildlife corridors shall be created, preserved and protected wherever possible. Wildlife corridors shall be vegetated strips of land, at least 300 feet in width and contiguous wherever possible, to provide habitat and safe passageway for wildlife. • Discourage,growth that is not in accordance with this Plan. • Capital projects proposed within the Crownsville Small Planning Area are to be consistent with and not violate the greenbelt vision for the area. • Restrict the use of single lot sheets, in lieu of grading permits, to only the most minimal level so that infill development will not be promoted within the Critical Area Buffer or result in the conversion of nontidal wetlands. • Maintain and/or raise to a higher protective standard vibration, noise, glare, heat and illumination standards throughout all county codes for new construction. • Write subdivision and zoning codes that are reader friendly. At a minimum these codes should be written as "stand alone documents" meaning that: all terms are defined the first tilne they are used within the document; words not in the glossary are to be understood in their plain text meaning; no references to other documents shall be made with regard to definitions; no equivocation of terms shall be used that may serve to mislead a lay reader. • Maintain the one dwelling unit per 20 acre density on land zoned RA, as provided under current zoning and subdivision regulations. 38 Crownsville Small Area Plan Natural and Historic Resources Natural and Historic Resources Existing Conditions The Crownsville Small Area is an area of great natural beauty, peace and significant natural resources. Wildlife is abundant. The land on the northeast slopes steeply to the Severn River. Marshes characterize the headwaters ofthe South River on the southwest. The area has considerable contiguous forest, possible habitat for Forest Interior Dwelling Birds. There are areas of special concern: Arden Bog and its recharge area, a rare bog that is part of the Severn Run Natural Environmental Area (Severn Run NEA), containing rare and threatened species; the Green Cathedral, a large old growth forest; Norwoods Fancy Farm; and Cranberry Bog. The Severn Run NEA is largely outside the Crownsville Small Area, but of impact on the Crownsville area since the area is down stream. The Annapolis Water Works, Eisenhower Golf Course and the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, all permanently protected areas, are all contained in this area. The Resource Conservation Area ofthe Critical Area, Agricultural Residential Zoning, Residential Low Density Zoning and Open Space Zoning in the area afford some protection to the natural resources and protect the rural and scenic character of Crownsville. There is a problem with failing septic systems in some of the older communities with smaller lots. This problem leads to water quality problems in the Severn River. Assets and Issues There is a considerable amount of waterfront in Crownsville. Most of it is privately owned, providing individuals and some subdivisions with access. Unfortunately, there is no public access to the water. The natural areas, especially large forested areas and riparian buffers, and wildlife are essential to the character of Crownsville. Opportunities for expanding these areas should be pursued. Of particular concern are the maintenance of ecosystems, waterfowl, song birds and fish spawning areas. There is a planned bike and hike trail. This trail will offer access to natural areas and the use of alternative transportation. Agriculture could still be a viable industry in the area. It helps maintain the area's rural character and is unlikely to be developed if successful as an industry. Stormwater management provides opportunities for the areas enhancement and challenges for developers to manage it creatively and correctly. The proper management of stormwater can greatly improve water quality. 39 Crownsville Small Area Plan Natural and Historic Resources Goals and Recommendations Goal. The Crownsville Small Area drains into the Severn and the South Rivers. In order to protect these rivers, tributary streams and watersheds must be protected and preserved. Recommendations: • Protect and preserve, through strict environmental enforcement, regulatory incentives and acquisition, the following four category areas of special environmental concern: (l) Sensitive areas such as: Severn Run, Arden Bog and its recharge area (globally rare), other locations listed on the State Resource Inventory Map, and sites with endangered species as they are identified. (2) Large contiguous forested areas such as the Green Cathedral and the headwaters of the South River. (3) Critical Area: Buffer and expanded buffer, beach strand habitat, steep slopes, and ravine bottoms. (4) Outside the Critical Area: Ravine bottoms, sensitive areas, wetlands and floodplains. • Consider the adoption of low impact development standards (i.e., development designs that minimize land disturbance, impervious area and encourage infiltration as detailed in the proposed State Stormwater Management Regulations and the Prince George's "Low Impact Development Standards. ") • Integrate advanced stormwater management techniques into upland areas as well as the Critical Area and retrofit/upgrade existing facilities as detailed in the Center for Watershed Protection publications. • Implement a system of "greenways" that will encourage the preservation of contiguous forested areas through inventory study and mapping. Also implement via subdivision review activities, fee simple acquisition or easement acquisition. • Investigate instituting a Resource Protection Zone (RPZ) around streams, flood plains, and nontidal wetlands, and requiring Resource Protection Plans as part of development proposals. Research other jurisdictions to determine what regulations exist and what could be used here. • Increase enforcement of Critical Area Laws to include accountability of enforcement officials to resolve violations and impose both fines and restoration. • Conduct an inventory study to identify opportunities to retrofit stormwater management to existing development through owner/developer incentives, cost sharing grants, etc ... 40 Crownsville Small Area Plan Natural and Historic Resources • Conduct a study of/inventory of existing riparian forests and indigenous habitats. Implement program of protecting and restoring all such identified areas through regulatory activity, cost share grant programs with land owners and other groups and public acquisition and projects. • Discourage the use of herbicides where practically feasible to maintain utility rights-of way. The use ofthese poisons particularly when viewed in the context oftheir cumulative impact over time is a clear threat to the health of sensitive areas and species that the GDP seeks to protect. • Prepare a remediation plan to halt the sediment run-off from the County owned ball fields at Arden Park in consultation with the Arden community. • Promote and fund the restoration of Brewer Creek through methods such as beach strand, tidal fringe marsh and other innovative shoreline practices through State and local expenditures. • Promote and fund the restoration of Howard's Branch through means such as the White Cedar Reforestation Project and provision of bog species habitat, etc. • Preserve the Green Cathedral through acquisition and appropriate zoning to promote open space. • Investigate and resolve the consistently high coliform pollution problem in Valentine's Creek and Plum Creek through the Health Department's compliance study. Adopt regulation (at the State level if necessary) to require the removal of concrete knockouts during septic system pumpouts to allow complete solids removal not possible by accessing through clean out alone. • Promote the preservation of beach strand habitat in all rivers and creeks throughout Anne Arundel County. This can best be achieved by: Inventorying shoreline areas for beach strand habitat, Establishing a program to restore beach strand habitat to areas hardened by erosion control structures, hnplement the shoreline mitigation impact fee for those destroying beach strand habitat in order to gain shoreline erosion control, Promote soft tidal edge erosion control techniques such as marsh planting, breakwaters, low stone sills, and jetties, Prohibit the construction of bulkheads and revetments as a shoreline erosion control technique, except in situations where it is the only viable erosion control technique. 41 C; ANNE Crownsvill~ ARUNDEL :" ~ COUNTY Small Planning Area Environmental Factors~ MAP6Y ~ ~~ l!l .. ~ " N Legend ~ Planning Area • Permanently Protected Land Sensitive Areas T Historic Buildings • OS Zoning tl RAZoning C RLDZoning DATE: June 23. 1999 ,r MAP 7 o 0.5 Miles ~ :b +- w ?\ Legend ~ PlaIU1ing Area • Historic Areas with Site Number • Historic Buildings with Site Number DA'TE:July 13.1999 Scenic aI1d Historic FILE: \mapdatn\smallap.bi'GmlcrDhistRx ll.wor MAP PRODUCTION: Departm::nt of Planning Road and Code Enforccmenl GIS s..x-tion © Copyright Crownsville Small Area Plan Natural and Historic Resources Table 5. Historic Buildings/ Sites and Scenic and Historic Roads in the Crownsville Small Planning Area 7.·<::::\ :: : \ ':.: :.' .. : :.<:<::<.: .:::::: :::::<::: '.' ll-\.iMy':"t·;[)tS' :: ';0t.'7l:":, ':: i{:l . ' ~ : I ":;> .:.:::':' ::'. :<. . .": .:: . .:.,,::: ~ . :'~~< ::~ .~ . :.<'. . :,:<: :::'.«: ...... :::..: . j;(l;;:;:;;' . ( . <'.':: ::..<>' .:<:«...... :.: ::::.'.:< ..... < . >~ : -:: : :.: :::. .::: . .. <, ::: ..-::«::.: ....<.::: ::.:<::: ... ::::: ... .« If¥Atn': '1t:: ~~i"AF:: . 1"): ...... ' . : . '. '. . ~t ::. ::.,<: '.: ,. ' ::: . '.:: Scenic and Historic Roads Bacon Ridge Road Chesterfield Road Crownsville Road .... :<':::. ,./ ..:::..... : .:.<:' .::: ::: :::: .. ' . '<:.. >~/:::.::..'. :: ...':.' .:..:' Generals Highway : ~~ . ~,-,:. ,-!'.' . ~ . ,.Ta),...vl) . ,<,,<· !afm. < '. .< '.: '.::.'. .'. .:': ~ :,...... : ~ : : : : ,:: ::' :C · O :::::::":<"""'" .'.::'. Hawkins Road Herald Harbor Road Honeysuckle Lane Indian Landing Road Johns Hopkins Road Old Epping Forest Road Old Generals Highway 'AA()Q2& . r~c l::..\Idl1r. r 'A:" "A: '. :1'1:: ~ -'" .. .[ . :[ '1.. : • :'<:: River Road 0: - 'C . , {\I :~ : Hc!rl :':: ... :: . "c ::::::' : ." .::: :::< . St. Stephens Church Road ;':-~ :~i: ..... ": ...... :::::.::::':: ...:..:. Severn Chapel Road Sherwood Forest Road Waterbury Road 44 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation Transportation Existing Conditions The Crownsville area stretches nearly eight miles between Parole Town Center and the Route 3 corridor. It straddles the principal routes between Columbia and Baltimore to Annapolis, via Route 32 and 1-97. The transportation network is old and has changed little for decades with the exception being local roads within new subdivisions, and Interstate Route 97. 1-97 was opened to traffic on December 3, 1987. Since its opening, it has become one ofthe most important north/south highways in the County with volumes approaching 50,000 vehicles per day. However, the Crownsville area is largely intended to be insulated from that traffic because ofthe limited access available to and from the area. In fact, the controls of access to such a facility has helped maintain the rural nature ofthe area by diverting much ofthe traffic that would otherwise pass through the area along the local network. Generals Highway is regarded as the central spine ofthe community and still carries up to one quarter ofthe traffic through the area with 1-97 handling the rest. Several local dead-end roads extend eastward down toward the Severn River serving waterfront communities on seven peninsulas. Other meandering narrow roads extend westward through hilly terrain and across stream valleys, connecting to Crofton. There are small pockets of housing, widely dispersed, with few major subdivisions in this semi -rural area. Local roads are generally adequate to serve current development, and under the present zoning and severe environmental constraints there is not much potential for new development. In order to categorize the road types in the County, five road classifications have been developed that reflect the functional elements ofthe network. These classifications are Local Roads, Collectors, Arterials (Principle and Minor), and Freeways. 1-97 is the only freeway serving the area, although U.S. 50 forms the southern boundary of this Small Area, but there is no direct access. The following is a list ofthe arterials and collectors in the Crownsville Small Area identified on the 1997 GDP Transportation Plan: Principal Arterials Minor Arterials MD 178 (Generals Highway) Crownsville Road MD 450 (Defense Highway) Millersville Road Collector Roads Sunrise Beach Rd Herald Harbor Road Indian Landing Road Chesterfield Road Old Herald Harbor Rd Waterbury Road Saint Stephens Church Rd Severn Chapel Road Evergreen Road Hawkins Road River Road Whitneys Landing Dr. Cecil Avenue Coach Way Corbin Parkway Sherwood Forest Road Honeysuckle Lane Ridge Road 45 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation Assets and Issues The Crownsville Small Area has several transportation related assets. These include the proximity of I -97 and the convenience of travel to Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington, the ease of access to the commuter train in Odenton, and the scenic beauty of the rural roadways. The area also has some transportation issues which need to be addressed. They are as follows: Flooding on MD 450 (Defense Highway) During periods of substantial rainfall, large sections of MD 450 experience sustained flooding conditions. Since MD 450 is such a vital link in the local transportation network, maintenance of the facility as a reliable travel route is vital for the well being of the community. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA)is aware of the situation and is looking into ways to correct the flooding problem. Since the problem is so extensive, it is expected to be a very expensive proposition, to be completed in segments, as a series of coordinated projects. Need to protect scenic and historic roads Anne Arundel County, and specifically the Crownsville Small Area, has roadways that area uniquely beautiful, and efforts to preserve their character are necessary. To that end, the Anne Arundel County Council has passed a resolution to establish a scenic and historic road program. While this program has not yet been established, the need is recognized, and it is being pursued. Concern for the safety ofbicvclists and pedestrians on the local road network Issues dealing with pedestrians and bicyclists, and the safe mixture with vehicular traffic, on narrow roads with no shoulders, is a major concern. While plans are being pursued to extend a hiker/biker trail through the Crownsville area, this would be more oriented to recreational use and would not serve the whole area. Ultimately, consideration should be given to designating and coordinating the upgrade of key roads to allow for bicycle and pedestrian routes in the area, for functional as well as recreational use, while maintaining the scenic quality of these routes. Lack ofalternate means oftransportation Alternate modes of transportation are seldom a viable option in most rural situations. Development patterns are isolated and fragmented, and rural roads are rarely designed to allow for standard transit buses. Crownsville reflects those same conditions, and it has the additional issue of gated, inaccessible, communities. Additional studies are being conducted to explore feasible, and perhaps, non-traditional transit and/or paratransit modes which might be applicable to the rural areas of the County, including Crownsville. Goals and Recommendations During the Crownsville Small Area Plan process, several issues have consistently been mentioned as transportation goals. The following is a list of those goals: 46 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation Goal 1. Contain highway generated development. Goal 2. Maintain a healthy transportation network which provides needed services for the community, and for emergency vehicles, without stimulating development. Goal 3. Maintain the rural/scenic nature ofthe roads. Goal 4. Provide needed services to those without access to automobiles. The Plan recommends transportation measures and studies be undertaken to address the various problems which have been identified. These fall into several categories listed below: Recommendations: Commuter Services,' Mall Shuttle • In cooperation with the Annapolis Regional Transportation Management Association (ARTMA), conduct an analysis ofthe Crownsville small planning area to determine the feasibility ofdeveloping park-and-ride lots for Baltimore and Washington, D.C. automobile and vanpool commuters. • In cooperation with ARTMA, evaluate the feasibility of encouraging establishment of local carpools and vanpools to get Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC) riders from home to the Odenton, BWI, and Bowie State University rail stations. While the Bowie State University station is in Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County residents use it. Thus, the Crofton Small Area Planning Committee may wish to support a similar recommendation since residents surrounding the Crofton area use the Bowie State University MARC station. • In cooperation with the Annapolis Mall Management, investigate the feasibility of a mall sponsored peak holiday shopping season shuttle service for the Generals Highway corridor. Intersection Improvements • In cooperation with SHA, conduct an analysis ofthe Generals Highway corridor to evaluate the possible use ofroundabouts as a replacement for or an alternative to new traffic lights. Since roundabouts can be effective in slowing traffic without stopping it, candidate study sites might be at 1-97 Exit 5 (Crownsville), the intersection of Crownsville Road and Route 178, or the intersection of Generals Highway and Veterans Highway. 47 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation • In cooperation with SHA, conduct a signal warrant study of the intersection of Generals Highway and Indian Landing/Millersville Road to determine the need for a traffic light or other safety enhancements. • In cooperation with SHA, conduct a study of traffic patterns on Generals Highway between Defense Highway and Bestgate Road to expedite traffic flow with special emphasis on the northbound left tum lane at Defense Highway. (It should be noted that this intersection is within the boundaries of the Annapolis Neck Small Area Planning Committee. ) • In cooperation with SHA, conduct a study of the feasibility of a southbound left tum signal at the intersection of Generals Highway and Epping Forest Road. • In cooperation with SHA, conduct a study of the intersection of Route 178 and Herald Harbor Road, to recommend improvements to the right turn lane that will improve the ease of access from the northbound Route 178 to eastbound Herald Harbor Road. • At the north end of Generals Highway, the two intersections with Veterans Highway are congested during morning and evening rush hours. In cooperation with SHA, conduct a study of these intersections to determine possible solutions. The following possibilities should be considered as part of the solution mix: a roundabout could be installed, the road pattern could be modified to enhance highway safety and to reduce congestion, and/or a three-way stop light with a left turn from Veterans Highway to Generals Highway could be installed at the intersection of Generals Highway and Veterans Highway. School Safety and Access • In cooperation with the Board of Education, conduct a study of school bus routes to determine the possible safety and traffic circulation benefits of locating school bus stops in areas off Generals Highway proper. For example, have the buses leave Generals Highway and stop to load and unload in adjacent business or church parking lots not in intensive use in the early morning rush hour or in mid-afternoon. Another loading and unloading option might be small community cul-de-sacs. • Parents have expressed student safety concerns regarding traffic at Millersville Elementary School during arrival and dismissal times. Request the County Board of Education, in conjunction with the County Department of Public Works, conduct an inspection of all public schools in the Crownsville Small Area Planning Committee geographical area to evaluate current vehicle traffic and pedestrian 48 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation safety, and prepare a school-by-school report that will recommend enhancements necessary to improve overall safety. • The parking area at the South Shore Elementary School has been reconfigured due to recent remodeling. The new parking arrangement is not a safety hazard, but vehicle clearance is tight and invites minor damage to vehicles. The Department of Planning and Code Enforcement, in cooperation with the County Board of Education, should conduct a study to resolve the tight clearance situation. Bicycle Routes • Conduct a study to evaluate existing plans for bicycle routes in the Crownsville area, make recommendations for, and update previous plans (i.e., River Road is a State Recommended Bike Route that is identified on maps; however, the road is narrow, winding and has no shoulders for bicyclists to safely avoid reckless drivers.) Road Drainage • In cooperation with SHA (Defense Highway) and the County Department of Public Works (Sunrise Beach Road), conduct a study to address storm water management improvement on Defense Highway and at the intersection of Sunrise Beach Road and Whitney's Landing Road where intermittent flooding occurs on the roadway during heavy rainfall. The Plan assigns the highest transportation priority to analysis of the interesection of Route 178 and Herald Harbor Road, and safety improvements at the two intersections of Generals Highway at Veterans Highway. Another top priority item is analysis of school access and pedestrian safety issues at the three public schools, by the Board of Education and the Department of Public Works. The Plan also makes other recommendations to resolve transportation impacts and problems in the Crownsville area. These are listed below: General Growth Issues,' Scenic Roads & Pedestrian Enhancements Increased commercial and/or industrial activities resulting from rezoning and/or illegal non conforming uses cause increased traffic, traffic congestion and failed intersections. • Discourage rezonings that are inconsistent with the recommendations ofthe Crownsville Small Area Plan. • Inventory all existing non-conforming commercial and industrial businesses to determine if they possess required non-conforming certificates of use, and enforce existing laws requiring such businesses to obtain a certificate of non-conforming use. 49 Crownsville Small Area Plan Transportation • As a means to protect and preserve the scenic and historic character, designate Old Generals Highway, Old Herald Harbor Road, St. Stephens Church Road, Crownsville Road, Honeysuckle Lane, Waterbury Road, Hawkins Road, Old Epping Forest Road, Bacon Ridge Road, River Road, Chesterfield Road, Indian Landing Road, Herald Harbor Road, Sherwood Forest Road, Generals Highway , Johns Hopkins Road, and Severn Chapel Road as scenic and historic roads as set forth in Resolution No. 45-97 adopted by the County Council on November 3,1997. (Also addressed in the Land Use and Zoning chapter.) • In order to mitigate existing and projected traffic volumes and congestion, the Plan recommends development of pedestrian enhancements within the Crownsville area. To fund such activities, the Plan recommends that the County identify and actively seek funds from all available sources such as the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, other Federal funding sources, State and County sources, and private sources. Relation to 1-97 Access When the State Highway Administration constructed 1-97, it was agreed that there would be no connectors from 1-97 to Route 178, Generals Highway. • There should be no additional interchanges, or access ramps to 1-97 constructed in the Crownsville area as was agreed when 1-97 was planned and constructed. This policy should be made clear to the Maryland SHA. The Crownsville Small Area Planning Committee concurs that there is a continuing traffic congestion problem at peak commuting times where 1-97 Exit 5 intersects Route 178. • In cooperation with SHA, conduct an analysis to determine the feasibility of establishing a left turn light at the intersection of Exit 5 from 1-97 and Route 178 to improve the safety of vehicles making left turns from the exit ramp to travel northbound on Route 178. 50 ·' ANNE Crownsville ARUNDEL "COUNTY Small Planning Area Transportation Plan MAP 8 S' (? b (? W+E .A S ~ ,,-p .,-." ~ (? r Vl t-I Legend Freeway Principal Arterial Minor Arterial -- Collector - - Proposed Road DA1E:June24,1999 FU.E: \mapdal.a\smillllp.bi\:m\:-mtrdn.wN MAP PRODUCTION: Department of Planlling and Code En(oocemcnl © Copyright Crownsville Small Area P Zan Public Utilities Public Utilities The Crownsville Small Area is only served by public utilities at the southern most boundary along Defense Highway and Crownsville Road, the northwestern most boundary along MD 3, and by the Herald Harbor Water Service Area (WSA) for water. Water Service Facilities The County operates and maintains one 0.58 mgd water treatment plant, Herald Harbor Water Treatment Plant (WTP) that serves the immediate area surrounding the plant. There are three additional served areas. The first includes the Sylmac, North River Forest, and Greenwood Acres subdivisions, which are located in the vicinity of Crownsville Road and Defense Highway and are served by the Broad Creek WSA. The second area is the Rolling Knolls subdivision on the southern end of Generals Highway, also served by the Broad Creek WSA. The third area is the St. Stephens Estates subdivision in the northwestern comer ofthe Crownsville Planning Area. This area is served by the Ft. Meade East WSA which also serves the Crofton Planning Area. Sewer Service Facilities There are two small portions ofthe Crownsville Small Area that are served by County facilities. The first is the Sylmac subdivision, Greenwood Acres subdivision and area between Crownsville Road and 1-97, which is served by the Annapolis Sewer Service Area which utilizes the Annapolis Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) for treatment of wastewater flows. This facility has a rated capacity of 10.0 mgd and annual average daily flows of 8.5 mgd. The facility is jointly owned by Anne Arundel County and the City ofAnnapolis. Anne Arundel County is responsible for its operation and maintenance. The facility discharges its effluent into the mouth ofthe Severn River. The collection system serving the area consists of both gravity collectors and force main piping. The second area served by County facilities is the northwestern corner ofthe Crownsville Planning Area, along st. Stephen's Church Road, which is shown on Map 10 as planned service, served by the Patuxent Sewer Service Area. The Rolling Knolls subdivision, on the southern end of Generals Highway is shown on Map 10 as future service. Goals and Recommendations • The Committee recommends that except in the case of a public health matter, the boundaries of the existing water and sewer service areas should not be expanded. 52 ANNE Crownsville ARUNDEL ~i ;".' ~ " COUNTY MARYLAND Small Plannin~ Area Water Service JJ MAP9 o --> ~ .,-." L.. [!J V1 l..U Water Service Status • Capital Facilities • Existing Service Future Service No Planned Service Planned Service DA1E:June22.1999 • Resource Conservation Area ALE: \mapliala\smallll.p.bilcmlcrn4a.wor MAP PRODUCTION: DcpIlrtment of Planning an..t Code Enforcement GlS~tion © Copyright ANNE Crownsville J ARUNDEL ~~~~ ' COUNTY M AR Y L A N D Small Planning Area Sewer Service MA#to --:. o ...p .... . ~ If (? V1 ~ Sewer Service Status • Existing Service • Capital Facilities Planned Service Future Service No Planned Service DAlE: June22, 1999 ALE: \m apthla\smaUap.bi'cm~rn 3 a . wor MAP PRODUcnON: Department of Planning • Resource Conservation Area anoJ Co,jc Enforcement © Co pyright Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Facilities Community Facilities Existing Conditions Crownsville is served by three public elementary schools on sites of 10-15 acres, which provide for neighborhood ballfields. There are two other properties operated by the Board of Education; a Student Service Center and equipment repair facility on a 5.5 acre site located in an older converted school building on Millersville Road near Route 3, and the Arlington Echo campground and special education facility on the upper Severn River. These sites provide for countywide program and administrative support services. The Winterode Building within the State Hospital grounds has been renovated for use as an Alternative High School, also operated by the Board of Education. There is only one fire station located in Crownsville, but parts ofthe area are covered by stations in Crofton and Annapolis. The Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Company serves most of the Generals Highway corridor and communities along the Severn River. There is a Post Office centrally located along Generals Highway. There is currently no branch library or senior center in the area. The nearest facilities are in Crofton, Odenton, or Annapolis. The Crownsville Area is under consideration for a future police station, but is currently served by the Western District based in Odenton along MD 170 near Route 32. Quasi-public facilities exist in several communities, such as Baldwin Hall which provides meeting space and banquet facilities, as well as a local theater. There is a small neighborhood center in Herald Harbor and a larger Clubhouse facility in Sherwood Forest, serving those communities. Several churches provide space for various activities throughout the area. Major recreational facilities in the area include the Eisenhower Golf Course and the Generals Highway Corridor Park. The Arden Park also provides additional ballfields for league use, and there is a neighborhood park (along Sunrise Beach Rd). The Severn Run Natural Environmental Area and Bacon Ridge park preserve over 550 acres, intended for passive recreation, along with an additional 550 acres of the State Hospital property to be transferred to the Department ofNatural Resources. A unique 50 acre waterfront site has recently been acquired by the County along the Severn River at Brewers Pond, as part of the "Green Cathedral." The Annapolis Waterworks property is to be developed for limited recreational use, with trails accessible from Housely Road in Parole. Assets and Issues Despite its 22 miles of shoreline along the Severn River and its tributaries, Crownsville has very limited public access to the water. Various waterfront subdivisions have their own community marinas and launch ramps, but the inland population must depend on a single commercial marina, Smith's Boatyard on Little Round Bay. The need for public water access has become a significant issue, as State or County properties along the river are restricted to 55 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Facilities passive use. The newly acquired Koenig site is an example of this, with high bluffs and abutting sensitive areas to be protected from any intensive use. Also, it is accessible only through private roads or easements. The need for more ballfields has been addressed in this plan, particularly as an alternative to the expansion of Arden Park, which would have adverse environmental impact on the nearby sensitive area. Possible sites have been considered in the Generals Highway corridor, as well as properties abutting 1-97 to the west. Local recreation needs must be balanced with requirements of softball and soccer leagues in the central county area. Opportunities for biking and pedestrian access are also a major priority of this Plan. The proposed South Shore Trail is a key element which would link Annapolis to Odenton, while serving nearby communities in Crownsville. With connector paths and convenient parking for residents, the Trail could become a central spine for a pathway network throughout the community. There are various types of activity centers serving the local population, including both the commercial and the social/recreational needs of the community. Local neighborhood facilities are provided in some of the older communities such as Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest, which have a meeting hall or clubhouse available for group activities and recreational programs. N ewer developments seldom provide building space for use by residents but may have local parks and marina facilities. Community-wide functions can be accommodated in the Volunteer Fire Station at Herald Harbor, the elementary schools, or Baldwin Hall. Goals and Recommendations Community Center Concept The community has expressed a need for additional public services, and the Plan has identified two possible locations for grouping related facilities together on the same site. The idea of "co-location" of community services was suggested in the General Development Plan for libraries, recreation, and senior centers. An example of this approach exists in Edgewater where the new library and senior center are on contiguous sites with shared access and parking. A new post office is located next to this complex and land is reserved for a future police station. In Crownsville, the State Hospital site offers the opportunity for "co-location" of community facilities through infill development or adaptive reuse of existing buildings. The Plan recommends that every effort should be made to locate community services (such as library, senior center, post office and ballparks) on the grounds of the Hospital. The rational is given as follows: Many community services, such as elder day care, are already being provided at this site. The addition of other community services at the same site provides the opportunity for public 56 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Facilities transportation links such as shuttle buses from the hospital grounds to Parole. In addition, the County would receive the benefit of avoiding land acquisition costs and, possibly in some cases, the use of existing buildings and structures with only the cost of any necessary renovations. In this era of competition for limited public tax dollars, more services can be provided to more people, by locating those services on property that is already publicly owned. Another site envisioned in the Concept Plan for a cluster of community facilities is centrally located at the 1-97 gateway to Crownsville. A complex on this site could include a fire station, to be relocated from Herald Harbor, police substation, and possibly a small branch library, senior services, recreation and access to the South Shore Trail, with extra parking and a ranger station. Analysis and alternatives for this site are covered in the Community Design chapter. Parks and Recreation As described above, the Crownsville area contains major park facilities for both active and passive recreation. Again the State Hospital Site has been identified as a major resource for meeting community needs. The Plan recommends transfer or reuse of certain areas ofthe property for environmental and habitat protection, as well as recreational purposes. • The County and/or the Department ofNatural Resources, Natural Heritage Division, should be encouraged to acquire portions of the Crownsville State Hospital property that are no longer needed by the state hospital system. • Much of the western and southern portion of the hospital property contains environmentally sensitive areas and lies within the Bacon Ridge Branch corridor of the South River. The cohesive integrity of that corridor in its natural state is crucial to the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Resource Conservation Area located immediately to the south, at the confluence of the North River and the Bacon Ridge Branch. This Resource Conservation Area contains habitat for federally endangered species. That habitat is dependent upon the forested areas extending northward along the North River and the Bacon Ridge Branch. Accordingly, acquisition and preservation in its natural state of that portion of the hospital property adjoining the Bacon Ridge and its tributaries should be a major goal of the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Division and/or Anne Arundel County. Such an acquisition would supplement the park land owned by the County immediately to the south of the hospital property and the state park land located immediately to the north of the property. The acquisition would place, in permanently protected public ownership, land creating a greenway from the confluence ofthe North River and the Bacon Ridge Branch northward to the Bacon Ridge Natural Area north of the hospital. • Acquire other areas of the hospital grounds, where the topography is appropriate for active recreation, by Anne Arundel County as park land. There are many areas, not 57 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Facilities currently in use by the state hospital system, that would be appropriate for ball fields or other outdoor recreational activities. • Make every effort to maintain and expand the existing trail system for use for equestrians. Avoid introduction oftrail uses (e.g. skateboards, etc.) that are incompatible with equestrian use. • Involve members ofthe Crownsville SAP Committee on an advisory basis to evaluate opportunities at the state hospital and to work with the state regarding adaptive reuse of the property. Trail System and Greenways An extensive Greenways system is envisioned throughout the Crownsville area. It is an important element in the Small Area Plan. • It is recommended that the County develop a greenways master plan for the Crownsville area that includes the identification of existing natural areas and a plan for connecting them to create a greenway, creation of additional greenways, designation of equestrian trails (separate from trails used by bikers and skate boarders, uses which are incompatible with the presence of horses), designation ofhiker-biker trails, and designation of supplemental bike routes. • The plan should include the designation of greenway corridors in the following locations: 1. Along the North River, 2. Along Bacon Ridge Branch, 3. Along Route 450 from Crownsville Road westward to Staples Comer, 4. East of1-97: north from Route 450 from Crownsville Road and crossing Generals Highway east of Crownsville State Hospital to follow Deep Ditch Branch to Maynadier Creek at the Severn River, 5. The "Green Cathedral" and Brewer Pond, 6. Severn Run Natural Area, Arlington Echo, Whitney's Landing Farm, Arden Ballfields and Arden Bog area. • A major goal of the greenways master plan should be the acquisition ofthe undeveloped portions of Crownsville State Hospital which would supplement and potentially connect two of these (2 and 4 above) greenways. The acquisition and development by the County of park land for passive or active recreation should further the State and County goal of creating or expanding greenways within the County. This is necessary to maintain species habitat and promote maintenance of consolidated forest areas in their natural state, so as to maintain the habitat of forest interior dwelling birds and other dependent animal and plant species. 58 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Facilities • Additionally, where appropriate, park and recreational facilities should be sited near proposed hiker/biker trails to encourage and facilitate safe access via bicycles to those facilities. • The South Shore Hiker/Biker Trail should be expedited in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and land acquisition, design and construction should proceed as quickly as possible. Adequate parking for users of the trail should be provided at convenient locations. The study and design should include connnector paths to facilitate safe and convenient access from near by communities. Other issues • Create a central 5th police district within the Crownsville area to improve response time. • Co-locate public safety and service agencies. 59 ANNE Crownsvill~1 ARUNDEL o,~ COUNTY Small Planning Area Community F~ciliti~s~ MA'f)ll1f ~ o ~ ~ .,.... 6 (? l!J Q\ o Legend G Planning Area .J.. Middle School '" Elementary School !13!! Police Department tr.!!1 Fire Department II Library CJ Health Center dl Post Office ~ Senior Center Existing Park DA1E:June23,1999 , Existing Board of Ed Property FILE: \mapdata\&mallap.bi\cm\cm ipa.wor MAP PRODUCTION: Departmenl of Planning ~ Golf Course and C('Ide Enforcemenl © Copyrighl Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design Community Design With assistance of the Faux Group as special consultants, issues of community design were considered and ideas explored to help achieve the visions of the Plan, as they pertain to visual character, improved access and services in the area. Through specific design studies, the intent is to preserve historic and aesthetic qualities and enhance existing business areas, primarily serving the local population while maintaining and reinforcing the desired image ofthe community. Key elements of the Vision Statement were addressed in the community design studies: • The Crownsville area is to retain its rural or semi-rural character. Its rich heritage is to be preserved through protecting its extensive woodlands and natural beauty, historic sites, buildings, and roads-- particularly along old Generals Highway, St. Stephen's Church Road, and Severn Chapel Road. • Safe and convenient access within the community is to be assured with adequate transportation serving the needs of the people without destroying the natural character and environmental qualities. Convenient access would be provided for all segments of the population, regardless of age or dependency. • A community center is envisioned to bring together future public facilities in a convenient location and to serve as a focal point for the Crownsville area. A full compliInent of services, both public and private, would be provided. Overall analysis was provided which identified various neighborhoods and subcommunities within the planning area, and evaluated both vehicular circulation and potential for a network of bicycle and pedestrian paths, providing linkage within certain areas. Also possible alternatives for a community service center were explored for review by the Committee. It was decided to focus on a centrally located site along the Generals Highway corridor which could accommodate various public facilities with shared access and parking. Although the design study pertains to a specific site, it is intended to illustrate the concept of co-location of community related uses, as suggested in the Vision Statement and further explained in the Community Facilities chapter of this report. One of the key elements of the plan is a new fire station, to be relocated from Herald Harbor, serving the Crownsville community from a more central, accessible location. Although there are no budget commitments for other facilities at this time, a coordinated approach is desirable to help create a true center of activity, bringing together public facilities, and closely related to local businesses in the area. Also there would be a unique opportunity for linkage to the proposed South Shore Trail which is nearby. A similar approach could be applied to alternative sites at the Crownsville State Hospital Center, which lies only a mile to the south. Also studies were undertaken to illustrate design guidelines for the preservation of scenic and historic roads in the Crownsville area, as reflected in the Vision Statement. 61 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design Crownsville Community Services Center Conceptual Long Range Development Plan (Prepared by The Faux Group, 1998) Concept: To establish a central public site where a cluster of community services can be developed over time and in a co-located arrangement, in order to efficiently provide needed services and create a focus of social activity in the Crownsville area. Development may occur in the form of a cluster of free standing single use buildings and I or as a few multi-purpose buildings with spaces leased to users as needed. Development will be designed to facilitate access for pedestrians and bicyclists using the future South Shore Trail. Actions: - Acquire a parcel of land of sufficient size for both current and future needs. - Identify or establish the appropriate public entity to oversee site development and management. - Develop a phased site master plan and site management plan with appropriate controls, defined development parcels or pad sites, based on shared infrastructure and amenities such as entrances and driveways, parking with overflow space for special events, combined stormwater management, etc. - Investigate potential traffic impacts and establish parameters for site access and circulation and possibly a maximum trip generation number for the parcel. Possible Site Development Program: - Fire Station and Village Green (multi-purpose structure with three bays, indoor hall for eventsl community activities; Village Green for outdoor events and space for additional parking to accommodate up to 400 cars) - Police Station - Access to South Shore Trail (related amenities to be provided) Trail improvements in former railroad ROW Safe crossing of Route 32 and MD 178 at signalized intersection Possible ranger station I rest stop and restroom facilities Possible children's play area - Farmer's Market (seasonal use) - Future Post Office (possibly created as leased space in another building) - Future small Branch Library - Future Senior Center (or services located in another building on the site) - Possible concessions for local entrepreneurial activity: Refreshment stand for trail users (e.g. snowballs & ice cream) Drive-through pharmacy, Cafe and/or deli I convenience shop - Possible street connections through site to developable parcels behind 62 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design CROWNSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN COMMUNITY DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS The Faux Croup * 10/20/ 98 AREA ONE CROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER CONCEPTUAL LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN Scale 1:200 ALTERNATIVE ONE MAP 12 63 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design ALTERNATIVE THREE I , 64 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design Development on Scenic and Historic Roads Proposed Guidelines (Prepared by The Faux Group, 1998) Problem Statement: The rural and natural character of the Crownsville area is in large part created by the views from Crownsville's many scenic and historic roads. These qualities include narrow, winding and rolling roads bordered by steep banks, mature overhanging trees and open fields, interspersed with low scale rural development, historic features and other local landmarks. Given the county and state's current regulations for roads and development, these qualities are being lost. Concept and Objective: Protect and enhance the rural character and historic resources of the roads within the Crownsville area that have been designated in County Council Resolution 45-97. Possible Tools: • Official confirmation of designated roads within the Crownsville area for each category of concern: Preservation, Protection, and Recognition. • Establish a specific design review and approval process for Scenic and Historic Roads similar to the current forest delineation, protection and mitigation process. • Consider establishing a Corridor Overlay Zone with design guidelines for Generals Hwy. • Create new Rural Cluster/ Open Space/ Low Impact zoning tools, and consider applying them as overlay zones in areas such as St. Stephens Church Road. • Establish new County Road Standards for Scenic and Historic Roads to be implemented through the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. • Establish new State SHA Road Standards for Scenic and Historic Roads as appropriate .. • Designate selected areas along Scenic and Historic Roads as potential "sending areas" related to any future program for Transferable Development Rights. 65 Crownsville Small Area Plan Communitv Design Specific Design Solutions: Development Review • County should inventory and delineate existing scenic and historic qualities in each designated Scenic and Historic Roads corridor. • County should require applicants for development in the corridor to show how they would protect a defined list of qualities as part of their applications for approval. Roadways and Infrastructure • Preserve existing road alignments and avoid widening or alteration of rural drainage systems. Bypass dangerous road sections with new roads where possible. Preserve roadside trees and overhanging vegetation. • Direct new traffic generated from development to other roads where possible. Plan utility improvements to avoid location in the corridor. • Create standards for new roads in abutting development to permit narrow winding roads to fit the land with minimal disruption to topography and vegetation. Open Spaces • Connect open spaces between and within developments and create open space buffers along road edge. • Encourage and in some areas require cluster development with Rural Cluster, Open Space, and Low Impact type zoning. Site Design • Preserve existing woodland edges as open space and create new natural woodland edges where screening is needed. • Design and site entrances signs, features and model homes to present a natural character to the road. • Preserve important vistas and other scenic features. • Site homes away from road, along woodland edges and off ridge tops to minimize development and visual impacts. 66 i ~ ! ~ ~ i 1 !~ ' ~ ~ .. '" 67 St. Stephen's Church Road - . SCENIC INVENTORY \ MAp1 13 \ ~ F SijnJ~canj. Fi~ld 00 ~ 0'-...\/;ew f") ee. ds Suo / * ~ ~-77~-----/ ~ rrCl.Me..d ~'-w / 1 f' FrCl.Mc:.d Vie.\..U == Dc.e..? SL:;?e.. Cu+ /""'1 I Sjll·..c:':CAIl+ Curve... [B] S+. S-t-c:.'Pine..ns, \....nurCY\ ~ o S·'5n;~;ca.f"\+ Tree. ~ C. ,,,\ . - I, IEJ Wo.fb Far",\'ou5e.. I"" ...... l~Il.!r. c. an+ r;e.,I Cl - Sheet 1 / .--, --.1I a"r.o n De..~ f' CUt IllHlII S;.snJ';an+ * Si,9nJ';c.o.. + _ Vic..w B1eo..k S~O?e. 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It has also been recommended that a special overlay zone be established and design studies undertaken in the Generals Highway corridor, which is defined as an eight mile stretch from Bestgate Road to Veterans Highway. Analysis would be done for individual segments to evaluate abutting land use, zoning, historical character and other factors affecting design criteria. The Committee identified three "gateway" points into the community, at Dorrs Corner, 1-97 and Parole, where special signage, landscape and architectural treatment would be appropriate. Also, pedestrian linkages and coordination with the proposed hiker-biker trail were suggested. Although a comprehensive study of the General's Highway corridor cannot be accomplished under the Small Area Plan at this time, it should be given priority as the plan is implemented. Some of the parameters of such a study are described below. MD 178 serves as the community "main street", but must also be shared with some outside traffic. For its entire length the road is designated as a "principal arterial;" however, the right-of-way and pavement section vary considerably from the newer, widened portion approaching Annapolis to the narrow, winding historic segment north of the 1-97 junction. Traffic volumes on the lower portion are heaviest with over 15,000 vehicles per day compared with only 7750 on the northern segment. • Generals Highway follows a major ridgeline between the Severn River and Bacon Ridge Branch of the South River. A network of local roads extend to waterfront communities on the east, or westward toward Crofton, serving the Baldwin Hills area and subdivisions to the south near Defense Highway. It is truly a spine road which links nearly all the major activity centers, including schools, recreation, local shopping and other services. The Post Office is strategically located in the mid section along with local businesses. • There are essentially three maj or segments of the corridor to be addressed in any design analysis, which could serve as a basis for special overlay zones. Road alignment, vertical profile and typical cross section distinguish these areas, as well as vegetation and developed frontage. The northern segment, known as Old Generals Highway, extends from the 1-97/ Route 32 junction to Veterans Highway, the mid section from that point south to Crownsville Road, and the southern segment to Bestgate Road in Parole Town Center. Each area would be field surveyed with various characteristics documented through photos and base maps; scenic and historic aspects would be recorded and special features identified. Then design concepts, criteria and guidelines would be prepared. 70 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design Dorrs Corner/ Veterans Highway This northern terminus of the Generals Highway corridor is defined at the T -intersection with MD Route 3. As recommended by the Committee, the current triangular road pattern should be modified to improve safety and clarity, by channeling all through traffic to the main intersection, with gateway features at that point. The remaining segment ofOld Generals Highway would serve only for local access. 1-97/ Route 32 Junction This serves as the main portal into Crownsville from the regional freeway system. The inbound ramp from I -97 leads to a key point of arrival in the heart ofthe community. Gateway features such as a traffic circle would mark the transition from external access to both Old Generals Hwy. (north) and the mid-section of the corridor to the south. Parole Town Center/ Bestgate Road At the southern entry to Generals Highway corridor this gateway marks the transition from intensive commercial development in Parole, to the suburban and semi-rural areas to the north. Actual location of signage or special features will require further study due to a quarter mile offset in the Parole Town Center boundary. 71 Crownsville Small Area Plan Community Design Generals Highway Corridor - Preliminary Analysis • / Dorrs Corner ,; The northern segment of 2 Yz miles is generally known as Old I Generals Highway, extending from Veterans Highway to the 1-97/ I ,I Route 32 junction. It is characterized by a narrow road section of , only 25-30 ft. pavement, striped with minimal shoulders ofless than ,I I 2 feet on either side. It is relatively flat but gently winding and heavily wooded alongside with numerous historic sites and limited , " 2Y2mile / subdivision development. There is a major intersection at Millersville and Indian Landing Roads, and a commercial node at Sunrise Beach Rd., serving the local community. , /~:> ,:''" -.~~...... ::...... " ... The mid-section is only 1Yz miles long, but includes ,, \ -.:.. '.... I-97/ Rte 32 most ofthe convenience commercial uses and the , "'-..~~ " ~ --= • Junction Post Office serving Crownsville. There are about ••. 20 businesses concentrated in two strips which •• •• comprise over 40,000 sq.ft. of retail and service •• space. The road section is wider (40-50 ft.) With South Shore Trail"'- ... • frequent driveways and intersections. Vegetation • is sporadic and signage somewhat obtrusive. This 1Y; mile segment should be considered for frontage and Fairfield Loop f·.. streetscape improvements, and also pedestrian linkages between the two Community Center sites ".:... designated in the Plan. Crownsville \ ••• \ ... ,'. State Hospital ,..,.. I , " , .. '\ , .\ .. , , \ ~ , , 1 •• ,,' I •• -.IIIII!.....' •••• •••~" Old Generals .... . The southern segment extends from Crownsville Road to Parole, a . . •• .. Hlghway distance ofnearly 4 miles. There is a 48-50 foot pavement section •••. , " striped for two thru lanes and wide shoulders, with ample width for •••• ", left tum movements at key intersections. The upper third of this ...,' segment is semi-rural in character, flanked by public open space on ••• : the west and Belvoir Farms on the east. There are two key 4 miles ".,' intersections with traffic lights, at Old Generals Highway serving ~,' River Road and Sherwood Forest, and at Epping Forest Road. The -•• old B&A railroad ROW parallels the highway through most ofthis •-._ section and is proposed for development of the South Shore Trail. B~stgate . ;;...... Housley Rd. (e\ The Trail will directly flank the road corridor for about 2/3 ofthe distance. In some places the old railroad bed is heavily wooded alongside, however some additional screening may be needed between the trail and roadway. Parole Town Center 72 Crownsville Small Area Plan Glossarv Glossary of Terms Adaptive Reuse adapting an older unused structure to accommodate a new use, such as adapting a vacant motel to a residential use or a warehouse to officelretail use Affordable Housing housing that is available and affordable to households which earn at or below 80% of the median household income for the area and for which 30% of income is spent on housing costs (example: housing affordability for median household income of $52,400 would not exceed $1,048 per month (52,400 X .80 X .30) Antiquated Lots lots that were created prior to 1952 that are smaller than current regulations require and which must be combined to form buildable lots Best Management environmental protection measures applied to land development and Practices (BMP's) agriculture, involving state-of-the-art techniques for maintenance of water quality through effective sediment and erosion control and stormwater management; also, practices designed to protect, manage and reduce the loss of soils, during periods of land cover disturbance from erosive forces. BMPs are generally considered as those vegetative, physical or mechanical barriers which reduce erosive impacts caused by the elements. Success of BMPs are dependent upon how management design structures incorporate soil erodibility, vegetative cover, topography and climate Brownfields contaminated or potentially contaminated and underutilized industrial and commercial sites whose cleanup costs and future liability make it unattractive to redevelop and reuse Context Context is the sum total of an environment and the relationship of each piece to the whole. The possible relationship of any piece to the whole spans a spectrum from identical through similar, different to uniquely contrasting. Continuity Continuity refers to the physical state or the perceptual quality of being connected and coherent. A sense of relatedness is critical to our ability to understand a place since we can sense our relationship to the whole by understanding the pattern. A break in the pattern of continuity and its replacement with another pattern (moving from a neighborhood of single family detached houses to a landscape of farm fields) is readily evident and often the potential source of pleasure. The lack or loss of continuity can be very disorienting, leaving us unsure of where we are and unclear about what is expected of us. 73 Crownsville Small Area Plan Glossarv This term compares the relationships between the various physical elements of a town; building size, a setback, land uses, street network, etc. to the physical relationships of a piece of material. One area may be referred to as having a seamless fabric implying that it is uninterrupted by a contrasting or intrusive element, while another area might be described as having had its "fabric" ripped apart by such elements. General a map that shows proposed land use in general terms and in general Development Plan locations in the County and which is used as a guide for future land use Land Use Plan Map and zoning the end toward which effort is directed Greenbelt an area with natural features that is targeted for rural and low density development and has limited planned public infrastructure.1 generally serving as a buffer between more intensively developed areas Greenway a system of contiguous open space between communities or through stream valley park land, providing for footpaths or bikeways, passive recreation and wildlife corridors Hierarchy Hierarchy is the grouping of things by order of rank. Size, importance. Etc. In urban design the principle of hierarchy is used to establish the relative importance of places within the fabric of a community. It is one of several tools used to help order the world around us. For example, cores and centers are often characterized as having large or tall buildings or buildings of greater embellishment or more expensive material - all expressions of hierarchical order that allow us to understand and gain meaning from our environment. Image Interchangeably used with sense of place and character, image refers to our perception of a place. A community can have a positive or a negative image or some of both. Infill Lots buildable lots within existing subdivisions Mass refers to the volumetric size of an object such as a building. Relative mass refers to the appearance of an object such as a building in proportion with its context. 74 Crownsville Small Area Plan Glossary Mixed Use a flexible approach to land use planning, combining a variety of uses, including housing, employment, commercial and open space uses on a single development site or on adjacent sites within a designated area in accordance with a unified design Moderately Priced housing units developed under governmental programs or private Dwelling Units initiatives to assist families of low or moderate income, which are sold or rented at a cost that does not exceed a maximum price or rental established by the County Neotraditional Town area planning which emphasizes more traditional layout, Planning such as street grids, rather than curvelinear or cul-de-sac streets, with activity focused in common areas Overlay Zone a superimposed zone with special options, standards and guidelines applied to a given area, over and above requirements of the underlying zoning district(s); provides additional control over the type and quality of new development or redevelopment, administrative flexibility and special incentives to achieve defined objectives (as in Town Center Growth Management areas, commercial corridor revitalization projects, historic preservation districts, and the Critical Area environmental overlay zone) Pattern Similar to rhythm, pattern refers to the aggregate effect of the repetition of similar objects, similarly placed as in a pattern of development. Developing, preserving and enriching pattern is a primary design function of urban design. Planned Unit large area planning that allows mix of uses, with flexible lot size and Development setbacks and integrated network of roads and pathways for easy access Policy a definite course of action Proportion Proportion is the relationship in size, quantity or degree of one part of an object or system to another. It expresses the relationship between elements, one to another, and of each to the whole. Buildings of similar proportions harmonize more readily with one another, essential to generating a common fabric for the community. Whole developments can and should be judged for their proportional fit with their surroundings. Residential Cluster large area planning which encourages grouping of dwelling units in Development clusters in order to preserve sensitive areas and open space 75 Crownsville Small Area Plan Glossarv Rhythm Rhythm refers to the regular reoccurrence of similar elements through time and space. An arcade is a classic example of a rhythmic architectural element as is the experience of walking down a street lined with large shade trees spaced 30 feet apart. Rhythm is a powerful organizing tool and is useful in developing and maintaining a sense of place. , Scale is used interchangeably with proportion. The term human scale refers the proportions of building and places to the size and proportions of the human body. Traditional architecture, even monumentally large buildings, always referenced the scale of the individual both in its materials and in its proportions. Modern technology allowed the creation of scaleless buildings leading in turn to scaleless places. Understanding and creating places that respond to human scale is not surprisingly proving to be critical to building successful communities. Sequencing Sequencing refers to the various stages of movement and our perception of that movement through space. Included in sequencing are events such as: Approach, Boundary/Border, Gateway/Entrance, and Exit. Sensitive Areas streams and their buffers, 100-year floodplains, habitats of threatened and endangered species, steep slopes, tidal and nontidal wetlands Small Area Plans plans that are prepared for areas smaller than the entire County that may encompass defined areas such as communities or special planning areas The space we live in can be numbing undifferentiated or richly imbued with variation and detail. Urban design is concerned with the presence and quality of public spaces in particular including public streets, squares, plazas and parks. The care we expend on creating and maintaining public spaces directly effects our image of a place. Streetscape Streetscape refers to our image of the entire space that starts at the front facade ofthe abutting buildings (often referred to as the street wall) and moves forward to include front yards, landscaping, street trees, signs, public utilities, sidewalks, curbs, parked and moving vehicles and finally, the street bed itself. The arrangement and maintenance of each is critical to creating an overall sense of order and harmony. Architectural style is the total effect of mass, rhythm, scale materials, textures and decorative details. Neighborhoods of compatible, though not necessarily absolutely identical architecture styles, typically provide significant opportunity for sustaining a strong sense of community identity and place. 76 Crownsville Small Area Plan Glossarv Transferable development credits, usually for residential dwelling units, that may be Development Rights purchased from a willing seller (usually on rural or agricultural property) to be transferred by the buyer to a designated and appropriate property for development, usually at a slightly higher density Town Centers the three designated areas of the County, Glen Burnie, Odenton and Parole, first shown on the 1968 General Development Plan and shown on each successive General Development Plan in 1978,1986 and 1997 to serve as regional centers to provide a variety of uses and services to surrounding areas Town Center Zoning A special zoning category found in the County's three designated Town Centers that permits a variety of commercial, residential, office and other uses at higher levels of intensity than other zoning categories Town Center Growth Defined boundary areas in central Odenton and Parole for which plans Management Area have been adopted and policies set forth for future development Traditional similar to Neotraditional Town Planning, however applied at the scale of Neighborhood the residential neighborhood, or within individual subdivisions; generally Design based on grid pattern of streets with smaller lots and mix of housing types, with convenient commercial uses and orientation to public space and facilities Transit-Oriented new development, infill or redevelopment of land in the vicinity of Development commuter stations or light rail service, intended to provide an appropriate combination of commercial, employment and residential uses at sufficient density to support public transit usage Upland Forested woodlands located on dry ground outside floodplains and tidal or non Area tidal wetland areas Watershed A plan studying the natural environment of a watershed with a Management Plan focus on improving and preserving the water resources including, but not limited to, water quality, water quantity, groundwater recharge, stormwater management and habitat Zoning a set of land use regulations that govern how real property is used and developed Zoning Map a map that shows how real property is zoned and which is used as a legal basis for how land can be developed 77 CROWNSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN APPENDIX A DEMOGRAPIllC PROFILE SUMMARY POPULATION Growth Rate 1980 1990 1999 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 1999-2020 Total Population: Crownsville 10,999 13,650 15,882 15,823 16,245 16,404 17,044 17,502 10.20% County 370,775 427,239 475,464 480,200 501,000 511,200 522,400 531,500 11.79% Percent Share: 2.97% 3.19% 3.34% 3.30% 3.24% 3.21% 3.26% 3.29% HOUSEHOLDS Growth Rate 1980 1990 1999 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 1999-2020 Total Households Crownsville 3,475 4,758 5,812 5,828 6,158 6,402 6,845 7,247 24.69% County 121,028 149,114 173,091 176,100 188,500 196,000 205,025 212,100 22.54% Percent Share: 2.87% 3.19% 3.36% 3.31% 3.27% 3.27% 3.34% 3.42% COMPARISONS BALIDvIORE BALIDvIORE W ASlllNGTON BALT -WASH Crownsville COUNTY STATE NATION REGION CITY REGION BI-REGION Area in acres 19,761 266,140 6,256,000 2,263,217,920 1,669,760 51,840 4,167,040 5,836,800 Area in Square Miles 30.9 415 .8 9,775 3,536,278 2,609 81 6,511 9,120 1999 Population 15,882 475,464 5,203,230 272,258,200 2,516,310 653,205 4,731,125 7,377,715 2020 Population 17,502 531,500 6,040,950 322,742,000 2,757,400 622,800 6,107,539 9,009,439 1997 to 2020 Growth 1,620 56,036 837,720 50,483,800 241,090 (30,405) 1,376,414 1,631,724 Percent Growth 10.20% 11.79% 16.10% 18.54% 9.58% -4.65% 29.09% 22.12% Population density per sq. mile '99 514 1,143 532 77 964 8,064 727 809 Median Household Income, 1989 $60,904 $45,147 $39,386 $30,056 $36,843 $24,045 $46,179 $42,583 Households, 1990 4,758 149,114 1,748,991 91,947,410 880,145 276,484 1,566,282 2,491,189 Percent of popUlation 25 and over in 1990 with: High school graduate or higher 86.3% 81.1% 78.4% 75.2% Not available as of printing College degree or higher 37.7% 24.6% 26.5% 20.3% Note: Crownsville has the second highest median household income of all the sixteen small area planning areas. MAJOR EMPLOYERS Crownsville is not a location ofmajor employers The largest recorded employer in this area is Crownsville State Hospital with 530 employees, followed by the Maryland Department of Community Development with 300, Failfield Nursing Center with 132 and Morgan State University with 110 others listed are Pillsbury Hospitality and Jones Intercable AGE COMPOSITION, 1999 Numbers: RACE, 1999 (approximate) Percents: Crownsville COUNTY Crownsville COUNTY Crownsville COUNTY Total population 100.00% 100.00% 15,882 475,464 Total population 15,882 475,464 Age 0-4 years 5.1% 6.5% 804 30,727 White 87.6% 81.5% Age 5-17 years 16.1% 17.9% 2,558 84,920 African-American 10.0% 14.7% Age 18-54 55 .0% 56.7% 8,731 269,505 American Indian 0.4% 0.4% Age 55-64 10.7% 9.2% 1,701 43,550 Asian 1.6% 2.5% Age 65 and over 13.1% 9.8% 2,088 46764 Other 0.4% 0.8% Hispanic of any race counted above 2.1% 2.9% MILES OF SHORELINE Crownsville 29.2 County 510.1 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE Note that average household size is declining 1980 1990 1999 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Crownsville 2.98 2.71 2.59 2.57 2.49 2.42 2.35 2.28 County 2.95 2.76 2.66 2.63 2.56 2.50 2.43 2.36 GROUP QUARTERS POPULATION Persons in prisons, college dormitories, nursing homes, etc. 1980 1990 1999 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Crownsville 645 776 823 857 888 894 942 951 County 13,324 15,346 17241 18,016 19596 21291 22,198 22389 Group Quarters consist ofpopulation in nursing homes, college dormitories, prisons, barracks, etc. CROWNSVILLE SMALL AREA DEMOGRAPHIC PRomE 29-Jul-99 Zoning Application Recommendations Appendix B GROUPl Crownsville RoadlMD Route 450/Summer Hill Current Requested PACE SAP L/U PAB Plan Co. File # Name Property Address Parcel # Acres Zoning Zoning Rec. Rec. Rec. Rec. CYL021 Yerdine, Sr. & Defense Highway 93 1.56 C4/R2 C4 C4 Commercial! C4/R2 C4/R2 Judith Palmer Low Residential CYL028 Henshaw, LLC 529 Defense Highway 129 .57 C4/R2 C4 C4/R2 Commerciall C4/R2 C4/R2 Low Residential CYL009 C. G. Aben, S/W corner of MD 337 2.0 R2 C4 R2 Low Residential R2 R2 et al Route 450 & Southhaven Road CYL002 William & 500 Defense Highway 97 29.84 RA RA RA Rurall RA RA Patricia Mueller Agricultural CYL016 Bryon Krane & 1896 Crownsville Road 108 2.071 RA R2 R2 Low Residential R2 R2 Robin Newhouse CYL017 Bryon Krane & 1896 Crownsville Road 191 7.76 RA R2 R2 Low Residential R2 R2 Robin Newhouse CYL018 Bryon Krane & 1896 Crownsville Road 220 6.75 RA R2 R2 Low Residential R2 R2 Robin Newhouse CYL015 Jones of 1861 Crownsville Road 85 8.0 R1 W2 Rl Low Residential R1 Rl Annapolis, Inc. CYL019 Jones of 1861 Crownsville Road 182 9.49 RA W1/W2 R2 Low Residential R2 R2 Annapolis, Inc. CVL011 Michael Eason 1890 Crownsville Road 99 11 .34 RA R2 RA Rurall RA RA Agricultural CYL029 William & N/W corner of 80 6.87 Rl C4 Rl Low Residential RI Rl Dorothy Boehm Crownsville & Chesterfield Roads Zoning Application Recommendations Appendix B GROUP 1, continued Current Requested PACE SAP L/u PAB Plan Co. File # Name Property Address Parcel # Acres Zoning Zoning Rec. Rec. Rec. Rec. CVL020 Thomas North side of 75 7.31 R l R2 Rl Low Residential Rl Rl Worthington Chesterfield Road, Lots 1-7 800 ft. West of Crownsville Road CVL022 Landsmen 1723 Crownsville Road 41 20 RA R5 RA Rural! RA RA Mobile Home Agricultural Partnership * Richard Cisneros 1889 Crownsville Road 54 2.0 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 * Bryon Krane 1909 Crownsville Road 282 2.95 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 * Guy Parlett Crownsville Road 155 1.0 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 * Guy Parlett 1905 Crownsville Road 91 2.63 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 * John Prann 520 Defense Highway 127 1.0 RA/C4 R2/C4 Low Residential! R2/C4 R2/C4 Commercial * Jack Dillard 514 Defense Highway 128 .60 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 * Randolph 512 Defense Highway 173 .45 RA R2 Low Residential R2 R2 Newsome * Thomas Crownsville Road 92 1.27 RA/C4 R2/C4 Low Residential! R2/C4 R2/C4 Palmer, Jr. Lot A Commercial * Denotes PACE Proposed Changes Zoning Application Recommendations Appendix B GROUP 2 MD Route 3 and Veterans Highway Current Requested PACE SAP L/U PAB Plan Co. File # Name Property Address Parcel # Acres Zoning Zoning Rec. Rec. Rec. Rec. CVLOlO SUSA 789 MO Route 3 6 .87 RLO C4 C4 Commercial C4 C4 Pal1nership, L.P. Lot 4 CVL013 Charles Martin 725 MO Route 3, 134 .90 C2 C4 C2 Commercial C2 C2 North lane CVL014 Pau la Chaney 719 MD Route 3, 136 .42 C2 C4 C2 Commercial C2 C2 NOl1h lane CVL012 John Hupman 717 MO Route 3, 244 .57 C2 C4 C2 Commercial C2 C2 NOl1h lane CVL004 1. F. Johnson Route 3, N0l1h lane 400 21.56 RLO C3/C4 C4 Rurall Agricultural RLO RLO/C4 Lumber Co. RLO/OS CVL006 J. F. Johnson 721 Generals Highway 228 2.0 C4 C3/C4 C4 Commercial C4 C4 Lumber Co. RLO/OS CVL003 J. F. Johnson 8797 Veterans Highway 227 1.49 C4 C4 C4 Commercial C4 C4 Lumber Co. CVL005 1. F. Johnson 8791 Veterans Highway 450 .825 C4 C3/C4 C4 Commercial C4 C4 Lumber Co. RLO/OS CVL007 J. F. Johnson 8753 Veterans Highway 403 25.0 C4/RLO C3/C4/ C4/ Natural Features/ C4/ RLO Lumber Co. RLO/OS RLO Rural Agricultural RLO * Roy Brown 8749 Veterans Highway 402 2.14 C4 RLD Natural Features C4 RLD * Roger Brown 8737 Veterans Highway 608 2.14 C4 RLD Low Residential C4 RLO APPENDIX C COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2000, Legislative Day No.8 Bill No. 22-00 Introduced by Mr. Klosterman, Chairman (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, April!7, 2000 Introduced and tirst read on April 17, 2000 Public Hearing set for and held on May 15,2000 By Order: Judy C. Holmes, Administrative Ofticer A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: The General Development Plan - Crownsville Small Area 2 Plan 3 4 FOR the purpose of adding the Crownsville Small Area Plan to the documents used to 5 guide the future development of land and the location of public services and facilities in 6 the County; and amending the General Development Plan by the Crownsville Small 7 Area Plan. _ 8 9 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments: Article 24, §!-l02(l). 10 Anne Arundel County Code (1985, as amended) 11 12 WHEREAS, the 1997 General Development Plan recommended that the County 13 be divided into 16 Small Planning Areas, and that plans for those areas be 14 developed after considering the recommendations of Small Area Plan 15 Committees with memberships representing cross-sections of the citizens 16 affected by the plans; and 17 18 WHEREAS, upon adoption by ordinance of the County Council, a Small Area 19 Plan will constitute an amendment to the 1997 General Development Plan, and 20 will supersede the provisions of the General Development Plan applicable to 21 the Small Planning Area to the extent of any conflict; and 22 23 WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Code Enforcement, after 24 considering the recommendations of the Crownsville Small Area Plan 25 Committee and the Planning and Advisory Board, has prepared the Crownsville 26 Small Area Plan dated April, 2000; now, therefore, 27 28 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council ofAnne Arundel County, Maryland, 29 That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County Code (1985, as amended) read as follows: 30 31 ARTICLE 24 PLANNING AND DEVELOPrvIENT 32 Title 1. General Provisions 33 34 1-102. Planning for future development. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS indicate new matter added to existing law. APPENDIX C Bill No. 22-00 Page No.2 1 The following documents shall be used as a guide in the future development of land in 2 and the location of public services and facilities by the County: 3 4 (1) the General Development Plan for Anne Arundel County prepared by the 5 Department of Planning and Code Enforcement dated June. 1997. as amended by 6 Bill 51-99 AND BY THE FOLLOWING: 7 8 (I) THE CROWNSVILLE SMALL AREA PLAN DATED APRIL, 2000, AS ADOPTED 9 BY BILL NO. 22-00. 10 11 (II) Reserved 12 13 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That the Crownsville Small Area Plan, dated 14 April, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth. A copy of the 15 Crownsville Small Area Plan shall be pennanently kept on flie with the Administrative 16 Officer to the County Council and the Department of Planning and Code Enforcement. 17 18 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 19 from the date it becomes law. READ AND PASSED this 15th day of May, 2000 By Order. Judy C. Holmes Administrative Officer PRESENTED to the County Executive for her approval this 16th day of May, 2000 J~=~ Administrative Officer APPROVED AND ENACTED this \~ day of May, 2000 ~~ ....~.\\~\ Janet S. Owens County Executive I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF LILL : ~2. q22- 00. THE ORIGINAL OF WHlCH IS RETAINED IN THE PILES OF ThE COUNTY COUNcrL. I. APPENDIXD F!NAL AMENDED I . July 17 and August 7 2000 COUNTY COUNCIL OF Al~ ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2000, Legislative Day No. 29 Bill No. 38-00 Introduced by Mr. Klosterman. Chairman (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, June 19,2000 Introduced and first read on June 19,2000 Public Hearing set for and held on June 29, 2000 Public Hearing on AMENDED BILL set for and held on July 24,2000 Public Hearing on SECOND A1VfENDED BILL set for and held on September 5. 2000 By Order: Judy C. Holmes, Administrative Officer A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINA1~CE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning - Crownsville Area 2 3 FOR the purpose of adopting new comprehensive zoning maps for the area shown on the 4 Crownsville Small Area Plan that is located in the Second and Fourth Assessment 5 Districts of Anne Arundel County; repealing certain comprehensive zoning maps; and 6 repealing a certain moratorium on zoning reclassifications. 7 8 WHEREAS, by Bill 51-97, the County Council adopted the Anne Arundel County 9 General Development Plan that divided the County into 16 geographic areas in 10 which separate small area plans and zoning maps were to be developed; and 11 12 WHEREAS, by Bill 22-00, the County Council adopted the Crownsville Small 13 Area Plan, which included recommendations for land use planning and zoning of 14 the area covered by the Plan: now, therefore, 15 16 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council ofAnne Arundel County, Maryland, 17 That the Comprehensive Zoning Maps dated June 19, 2000, as set forth below for the 18 Crownsville Small Area in the Second and Fourth Assessment Districts of Anne Arundel 19 County prepared by the Office of Planning and Zoning, on 200-scale topographic maps, 20 are hereby approved and adopted as follows: 21 22 PartJOf 015, pIa PIS, pIa Q15 23 plo N16, plo 016, P16, Q16, pia R16 24 pIa M 17 , pia N 17, 017, PI7, Q 17, pia R 17, pia S 17 25 pia L18, plo M18, N18, 018, P18, Q18, R18, pia S18, pia T18 26 pIa L19, plo M19, N19, 019, P19, Q19, R19, pia S19, pia T19, pia U19 27 pia M20, p/o N20, 020, P20, Q20, R20, S20, T20, pia U20 28 pIa N21, 021, P21, Q21, R21, S21, T21, plo U21, pia V2l 29 pia N22, pia 022, P22, Q22, R22, S22, p/o T22, pia U22 30 pia 023, P23, Q23, R23, pIa S23, pia T23 31 pia P24, pia Q24, pia R24, pia S24, pia T24 EXPLANATION: Underlining indicates amendments to bill. £uikeo"er indicates matter stricken from bill by amendment. APPENDIXD Bill No. 38-00 Page No. 1. \ 1 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted. That all those maps and portions of maps that 2 are described in Section 1 of this Ordinance are incorporated herein by reference as if fully 3 set forth ..-\ certified copy of the Comprehensive Zoning iY1ap~ shall be permanently kept ~ on tile in the Office of the AdministrJtive Officer to the County Council and the Office nf 5 Planning md Zoning. ~ 6 7 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That the Comprehen~ive Zoning Ylap~ for the 8 area of the Second and Fourth Asses~ment Districts of Anne Arundel County coverin!! the 9 area described in Section 1 of this Ordinance. adopted by Bill Nos. 7 o-~8' and 5-~9~ are 10 hereby repealed. 11 12 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That the moratorium on zoning reclassifications 13 in the portion of the Second and Fourth Assessment Districts of Anne Arundel County 14 covering the area described in Section 1 of this Ordinance, adopted by Bill ":+-99, is herehy 15 repealed. 16 17 SECTION 5. And be it further enacted. That the maps approved. enacted. and incor 18 porated by reference under Sections 1 and 2 of this bill are hereby amended as follows: 19 20 1. On ~fap R'"'3, change the hatched area from R2 to R 1 as shown on Exhihit R23-A. 21 incorporated herein bv reference, being an area of 36.72 acre~ more or les~. located on the 22 east side of Crownsville Road. beginning 500 feet plus or minus. north of the intersection 23 of Maryland Route 450 and Crownsville Road and owned hy Brvon Krane. Jones of 24 Annapolis. Inc., GUY Parlett Post #7 American Legion. Richard Cisneros, and Franklin 25 and Robin Newhouse, more particularly described in Liher 7R64. Folio 242 and Liher 26 4770, Folio 560; Liber 7041. Folio 606; Liber -4602, Folio 421 and Liher 4-77(}, Folio 555: 27 Liber 3246, Folio 301: Liber 61..+3, Folio 139 and Liher 45R4, Folio 57 of the land records 28 of Anne Arundel County. (Arnnt. No. 1) 29 30 2-:-0n ~laps 015 and 016, change the hatched area from RLO to C'+ and RLO to OS 31 as shown on Exhibit 015 .\, incorporated herein by reference, heing an area of 13. ~3 acres 32 more or less, and 10.6 acres, more or less, respectively. located An the east side of 33 Veterans Highvy'ay generally 700 feet nonh of the intersection of \4aQ'land Route 178 and 34 Veterans Highway and o'9\'ned hy Roben \l/. Johnson, more particularly described in Liher 35 7877, Folio 531: Liber 8065, Folio 416; and Liher 8065. Folio 410 0 f the land records 0 f 36 A..~d1e Arundel County. (.\mnr. No.2) 37 38 3. On Nlaps 015 and 016, change the hatched area from RLD to C4 as shown on 39 Exhibit OI5-B, incorporated herein bv reference, being an area of 3.75 acres more or less, 40 located on the east side of Veterans Highway generally 700 feet north of the intersection of 41 Marvland Route 178 and Veterans Highway, rtnd owned bv Robert W. Johnson, more 42 particularly described in Liber 7877, Folio 531: Liber 8065, Folio 416: and Liber 8065, 43 Folio 410 of the land records of Anne Arundel County." . (.Arnnt. No. T) 44 45 SECTION ~ ~ And be it further enacted. That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 46 from the date it becomes law. AlV1ENDMENTS ADOPTED July 17 and August 7, 2000 APPENDIXD Bill No. 38-00 Page No.3 "'READ-AND PASSED, as amended. this 5th day of September, 2000 By Order:a:> _. . ~~.~ V4-Q./.. ~ ~~ LJU ~ Judy C. Holmes - rr-- !J Administrative Officer PRESENTED to the County Executive for her approval this 6th day of September, 2000 OUU~~·~. ~.~/i"~~ ~Judy C, Holmes 7/- - f) . Administrative Officer APPROVED AND ENACTED this __If=-t"'7_d-__ day of September, 2000 ('40 ;t--~ I Janet S. Owens County Executive I ~YCERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECf COPY OF BILL ;:ro. 8-Qo~ THE ORIGINAL OF WInCH IS RETAINED IN THE fliES OF THE COlThTI COUNCIL. Appendix E: Comprehensive Zoning Changes for the Crownsville Small Area Bill No. 38-00 - Effective October 20, 2000 Parcel 400 is now split zoned C4 and RLD 25 015,016 C4, RLD RLD Yes Parcel 403 is now zoned RLD in its entirety 0.83 015 C4,RLD C4 Yes F Johnson Lumber Co. Veterans Highway 30 227 1.49 015 C4,RLD C4 Yes 2.01 R23 RA R1 Yes* Property owner requested R2 owner 0.46 R23 R2 No 3 348 A 2.65 M18 C4,RLD C4 Yes Parcel 348, Lot A has two separate tax lov'vuunts. Page 1 ~~------ ~ANNE ) ~ r - ____ ~ - // ~-- , ' I -:::'::~~~ ARUNDEL I Crownsville Ij COUNTY ~~~------MAR Y LAN D Small Planning Area APPENDIXE Zoning Changes Effective October 20, 2000 Bill No. 38-00 Legend D Zoning Change \ \ , o \ ~ . RI Map Prepared By: AACo. PACE., GIS Section Date: July 3, 2002 Scale: 1" = 4,200 Feet Datum: MD Stateplane NAD83 Workspace: G:lmapdata\smallap.bilcrnlcrnzonncwapp.wor © Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved