[RP TownTalk] Jeys Auto 5731 Baltimore Avenue

Sun Mar 3 18:54:17 UTC 2013

According to Jonathan's message, there were 3 County permits issued in 
the past several months for this property.  Shouldn't the Town's 
Economic Development Committee assist this property owner in developing 
this property.  Again it does not make any sense to introduce an 
Ordinance to condemn and seize this property at tax payers expense.

James D. Holmes

On 3/3/2013 1:42 PM, Sarah Wayland wrote:
> He isn't! Jonathan said that Jey is seeking permits to open a
> convenience store, and that there was no mention of a donut shop in
> his permit application.
>
> He may *say* he will open a donut shop, but he's not *acting* like he
> wants to open a donut shop. The paperwork is something entirely
> different than what he says. And requests for appropriate paperwork
> have resulted in *nothing*. No action from Jey.
>
> That property has been a derelict eyesore for years. It's the first
> building in Riverdale Park that people see when they are driving north
> on Route 1. "Welcome to Riverdale Park - where our buildings are
> boarded up and our parking lots are filled with weeds! Come live here
> if you don't want to take care of your property!"
>
> How long do we town residents have to wait for him to get his act
> together and renovate the building? Jey talks a good talk, but I'd
> like to see him walk the walk. I, for one, am tired of waiting for
> him.
>
> -Sarah
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 1:31 PM, James D. Holmes <jdholmes at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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