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. 1 Crownville Small Area Plan Introduction 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 2 Crownville Small Area Plan Introduction 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. 3 Crownville Small Area Plan Introduction SrraII kea PlCI1rirlJ AtxESS - Tasks and ResponsibilitiES Qmnrity RMevv lRveIop Canrittee ~ ~ IcErtify ------" Faurs: ------" ~ PrefB'e Existing -----v -----v Qmnrity [}-aft: land Use Oiertatioo r-----v r-----v TrerxIs r-----v Concitions 100rtify IsslES, Visioo AanlVbp /JssSs, Visioo Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Qmnrity SlJaT lRveIop PrefB'e .A.PPL.JCAllo\s [}-aft: Faursoo Pdionsard ------" ~ ------" F<R -----v ZoIing -.I D"aft PlCIl -----v ~ Fb:a III B dalions am CCl\IRB-ENSIVE M1l Za1i~1\Ibp 2[NN; Saff, Camittre Saff Saff Fe:eive arx:I Bief RMse [}-aft: l.a'xf RMevvQn-p Camittee 00 Use AM ZoIing RMsionsto I:H;ed oolrpt ft.Rj ications Il'aft: ZoIing IVbp franFcnm; RMse [}-aft: ZoIing cn:IAM Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre A-esert A-esert RMsed R3ca IIIB d!d Aan [}-aft: AM to ~ RMevvll'aft: AM ~ toQuty ------" Aan Pd:lrAioo PAS r-----v wthCEX ---,I -----v Cot.I'riI at PUjic l-Ea'ing at PUjic l-Ea'ing Saff, Camittre Saff, Camittre 4 Crownsville Small Area Plan Vision Vision A long-term vision for the Crownsville Community has been developed. The essential elements include: 1. The Crownsville area is defined as a "Greenbelt" and functions as a buffer between the Parole Town Center, the Odenton Town Center, and the Crofton area. 2. 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 Generals Highway, St. Stephen's Church Road, and Severn Chapel Road. 3. Sensitive and