September 15, 2008
The Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) arranged a meeting August 4, 2008, providing Apple Greene Subdivision representatives an opportunity to express concerns directly to the Developer of Shoppes at Apple Greene (Marrick/Howlin).
The Apple Greene leaders, Lisa Yankanich and Katie McVicker deserve credit and should be commended for leading their community and organizing public awareness. They clearly seek an equitable solution between the developer’s proposal and citizen’s concerns.
DACCA’s stated positions to date supported “in concept” the planned Drip Irrigation system and moving the development date from 10 years to within 3 – 5 years. Most importantly, support was dependent upon the specifics of the submitted plans.
To hear more details of the plans, DACCA’s Board of Directors attended a follow up meeting between the developer and the Apple Greene residents held September 15, 2008. The residents have valid concerns regarding the proposed stormwater management plans and the land application sewage system.
Concern remains with the proposed location of the intended “holding pond” that functions to house treated waste water especially during times when the drain fields are waterlogged. Reportedly, soil conditions preclude relocating the “holding pond” to another location.
As to the viability of using a drip irrigation field, the other two systems within Calvert County experience challenges. Calvert Gateway suffered from groundhog damage. At Marley Run lightning strikes disabled a switch. The Developer of Shoppes at Apple Greene should identify specific Risk Management plans and procedures to mitigate sewage compromise.
The current law requires a minimum of 50 feet between drip irrigation fields and residential areas. The distance for Calvert Gateway and its nearest neighbor is 700 feet. Marley Run may also be 700 feet from one current residence, but is within 50 feet of the nearest not yet developed lot. Additional study may be required to ascertain the correct distance (somewhere between 50 and 700 feet).
The developer identified plans to install multiple berms between drip irrigation fields and the residential area. DACCA encourages additional earthen walls planted with trees that would keep the view of the "holding pond" and all drip irrigation fields away from the residents. This would ensure any spillage remains on site and should strive to provide privacy approximating the current state.
Addressing effective stomwater management and storm drain issues are unresolved. To maximize keeping rainwater on site, the developer, at a minimum, should explore use of bio-retention basins, stormwater swale, “green roofs,” and rain gardens as well as pervious surfaces. Run-off leaving the Shoppes at Apple Greene remains a concern.
Evan Slaughenhoupt
President, Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA)
www.daccamd.com
Monday, September 15, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Year 2008 -- Pelosi's Folly
The U.S. Energy Information Administration tracks gasoline prices. During the 1990’s, the weekly U.S. Regular Retail Gasoline Prices hovered in the range of $1.00 - $1.50 per gallon.
From 2000 – 2004, prices remained fairly constant at $1.50 per gallon.
Democrats wanted “change” in part by repealing $4 billion in tax breaks and subsidies from the Energy Policy Act. Nancy Pelosi claimed to have plans to assist the consumers.
Pelosi’s spokesman Drew Hammill said that by controlling congress, Democrat leadership would save the “taxpayers $20 billion over the next 25 years,” and “repeal $8.6 billion in tax loopholes for energy and large oil companies.”
When the previous state and congressional elections (November 2006) occurred, the price was running $2.50 per gallon.
Pelosi's plans did not include increasing the supply of gasoline of which 178 million gallons is consumed each day.
Since the control of the both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives responsibility shifted to the Democrat Party when they became the majority, the price accelerated from $2.50 to over $4.00 per gallon.
To no surprise, taxpayers have not received 1 penny from Pelosi’s $20 billion, only a worsening Pelosi-led economy.
From 2000 – 2004, prices remained fairly constant at $1.50 per gallon.
Democrats wanted “change” in part by repealing $4 billion in tax breaks and subsidies from the Energy Policy Act. Nancy Pelosi claimed to have plans to assist the consumers.
Pelosi’s spokesman Drew Hammill said that by controlling congress, Democrat leadership would save the “taxpayers $20 billion over the next 25 years,” and “repeal $8.6 billion in tax loopholes for energy and large oil companies.”
When the previous state and congressional elections (November 2006) occurred, the price was running $2.50 per gallon.
Pelosi's plans did not include increasing the supply of gasoline of which 178 million gallons is consumed each day.
Since the control of the both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives responsibility shifted to the Democrat Party when they became the majority, the price accelerated from $2.50 to over $4.00 per gallon.
To no surprise, taxpayers have not received 1 penny from Pelosi’s $20 billion, only a worsening Pelosi-led economy.
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