[RP TownTalk] Jeys Auto 5731 Baltimore Avenue

[James D. Holmes]

Jonathan

If the property owner is attempting to obtain permits to open a Donut 
Shop on this property, why is there  Mayor and Council of Riverdale Park 
planning to introduce an Ordinance on Monday night to condemn and seize 
the property.  It does not make sense.


James D. Holmes






On 3/3/2013 1:16 PM, Jonathan W. Ebbeler wrote:
>
> Friends and Neighbors --
>
> To address a couple of comments on this property:
>
> The CSX crossing negotiations are continuing and the bridge will 
> happen or the Cafritz project does not move forward.  One of the 
> primary reasons the developer of Cafritz withdrew and is resubmitting 
> is that they ran out of time to satisfy mandatory conditions (of which 
> the bridge is a key element).   The traffic and transportation studies 
> indicate increases due to the Cafritz build-out are primarily at 
> points on E-W Highway and North (Route 1 and Kenilworth).  This 
> proposed ordinance has been discussed over the last two years and 
> three resolutions were passed to this end: 2011-R-24, 2011-R-27, and 
> 2012-R-17.   I am completely unclear as to why this is now being 
> linked with traffic/transportation issues -- especially as they 
> pertain to other projects a mile up the road.
>
> Audrey, however, brings up a valid discussion point that requires some 
> additional background information.  According to DER records there 
> were three permits filed on this property over the last 6 months:
>
> ·27427-2012-0 (Addition, Interior Alterations to Existing Building) on 
> 9/4/2012
>
> ·27427-2012-1 (Revise Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Permit) on 
> 11/13/2012
>
> ·37675-2012-0 (Site Concept) on 12/4/2012
>
> The Site Concept plan that was filed for on 12/4/2012 was for a 
> convenience store not a Donut Store or other Quick Service Restaurant 
> (i.e. Dunkin Donuts).  The presentation made to DER at the time 
> preliminary permits were applied for did not contemplate a coffee shop 
> or donut store; all evaluations were done on a convenience store 
> alone.  It is unclear what the applicant's true intent is at this point.
>
> A presentation was made to the RPBA on 1/9/2013 at which time it was 
> communicated that the permits were mostly signed off.  PG County DER 
> cannot sign off on any permits without M-U-TC review which has not 
> happened.  The applicant presented their thoughts to the M-U-TC 
> committee and a liaison from Park and Planning on 2/6/2013.  At that 
> time it was disclosed by the applicant that they intended on a Dunkin 
> Donuts at that site.  Park and Planning at that time indicated that 
> this was the first official notice that they had received that the 
> applicant's intent for the property was not for the use applied for in 
> fall/winter 2012.  They also informed the applicant that under Section 
> 27-547 a Dunkin Donuts is not a permitted use and only allowable with 
> an approval of a Special Exception in accordance with Part 4 of that 
> Subtitle.
>
> The applicant also was also informed that even for permitted uses 
> there was a series of required documents that they had not produced 
> including all relevant building and site plan information necessary to 
> show compliance.  These include:
>
> *Applicant Provided*
>
> ·A Site Plan including property lines and bearings and building location
>
> *Applicant did not provide*
>
> ·Plan showing parking and loading, landscaping, vehicular and 
> pedestrian access
>
> ·Plan showing all planned improvements clearly marked with details 
> provided
>
> ·Elevation drawings showing all facades including all relevant 
> information such as building height, architectural features and 
> detailing, openings (including windows and doors), materials, and color
>
> ·Sign details including dimensions, color, materials, and lighting
>
> ·Parking plan and supporting documentation, particularly for shared 
> parking or alternative transportation reductions
>
> ·Additional details for lighting, screening, and other amenities
>
> Best,
>
> Jonathan
>
> *Jonathan W. Ebbeler | **Councilmember -- Ward One*
>
> *Chair, Economic Development Committee*
>
> *Town of Riverdale Park*
> jebbeler at riverdaleparkmd.gov <mailto:jebbeler at riverdaleparkmd.gov>
>
>
>
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