September 2024 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Hybrid Meeting
Welcome/Introductions
Guest Speaker
Allyson Carpenter, Vice President from McCormack-Baron-Salazar, the developer of Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown Redevelopment, gave an update on the project. The cost is $30M to develop. There will be 800 units of mixed income with 400 for public housing (rent calculation is one-third of income). Of the market rate units, 48% will be available for returning residents and 20% at market rate. One bedroom apartments will be $1,200-$1,500/mo. at 656-692 sq. ft. Phase I will have 103 market rate units. The City no longer requires parking spaces; however, there will be some parking underground and surface level but the parking ratio for this project is only a half a space per unit. There also will be indoor and outdoor bicycle storage. A Lidl grocery store will be added to the old Somerset section and a green space, called South Central Park, will be completed before the final phase of the project. Phase II is to open in early Oct. 2024; Phase III will be family units; Phase IV Nov. 2024-fall of 2026; and Phase V in 2025. The City Springs school planning and demolition is being handled by the City; www.perkinsliving.com or contact perkinshomes@mccormackbaron.com.
Votes
The owner of an aggressive dog on the 300 block of S Durham refused to muzzle his dog after it bit two people and two pet animals. The dog was taken into custody by animal control; a hearing is to be held on Sept. 18th.
Votes:
To send a letter of support for action by Baltimore Animal Control to resolve the situation with a problematic dog on the 300 block of S Durham, specifically recommending removing the dog from the neighborhood; motion passed (Y-18; N-0; A-1)
Officer Reports
The Treasurer’s report was given.
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn - beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Eliza is leading the Tues. night cleanups.
Last Dumpster Day is on Oct. 4th.
Community Garden
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
Oktoberfest is on Oct. 12th from 4-7.
EDUCATION
Latonya Watson - education@upperfellspoint.org
Wolfe St. Academy and Commodore John Rogers needs coats (sizes 5-14) and other school supplies
Peely Wheely sculpture rededication in Sept.
FUND-RAISING
Lisa Knickmeyer - fundraising@upperfellspoint.org
Progressive Dinner – November 9th
Tickets on sale
$50/p to attend (includes 3 courses and beverages)
LadY DAY WAY
Beth Russo - ladydayway@upperfellspoint.org
This is a new committee. The goal is to enhance the 200 block of S Durham (Lady Day Way).
If interested in working on this committee, contact Beth.
Land-Use
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Outdoor seating at Spirits is on hold.
Thanks to Josh for being note taker and best wishes with his musical endeavors.
A note-taker is needed for the LU meetings; contact Mark if interested.
Safety (sub-committee)
Dan Harrison - safety@upperfellspoint.org
Three more security cameras are to be installed.
MEDIA
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
Deadline for the Oct. newsletter is Oct. 5th at 5pm.
Traffic & Parking
Parker Bratton - trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
There are two project teams working on traffic calming – one is Lady Day Way (200 block of S Durham) and the other one is for the corner of Eastern & S Ann. If you are interested in working on either of these, contact Parker.
New Business
See votes above.
Meeting adjourned
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