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Annexation Plan - Carr's Manor Property
For the purpose of adopting an annexation plan for the Carr’s Manor Property.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 29-25
Introduced by: Alderman Savidge
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to: Planning Commission, Rules and City Government Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Annexation Plan - Carr's Manor Property
FOR the purpose of adopting an annexation plan for the Carr’s Manor Property.
WHEREAS, On May 22, 2025, Robert T. Bontempo Jr., Rebecca A. Bontempo, Stacia H. Bontempo, David S. Bontempo, Caitlyn Bontempo, Caroline Bontempo, Emily Catherine Bontempo, Kevin E. Elion, Amanda H. Fegley, Andrew Fegley, Gabriela Maria Perez Leal, Theo B. Mellion, Stephen Matthew Prokopchak, Jeffrey S. Silbert, Wichawon V. Silbert, Brenda L. Smith, Throckmorton LLC (a/k/a Throckmorten LLC), Martha Pate Turner, and Demetrio Gil Velasquez (collectively, the “Petitioner”) submitted a Petition for Annexation to the City of Annapolis for 7.1167 acres of property known as the Carr’s Manor Property; and
WHEREAS, On _____________________ , 2025, the Annapolis City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed annexation plan for the Carr’s Manor Property, at which hearing the City Council heard and received information from and on behalf of City Departments, the Petitioner, the public, and other interested parties as the Council reviewed the considerations expressed in Chapter 2.52 of the City Code and the requirements of the Local Government Article § 4-415 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Carr’s Manor Property, which has been or will be annexed pursuant to Resolution 28-25, shall be subject to the annexation plan outlined below, in accordance with Local Government Article § 4-415 of the Annotated Code of Maryland:
1. The Carr’s Manor Property contains 310,003± square-feet or 7.1167± acres, and most of the acreage to be annexed is comprised of parcels that are already used, and have been used for decades, residentially and of lands functioning as vehicular rights-of-way. The land use patterns in the vicinity of the Carr’s Manor Property generally include multi- and single-family residential uses, with educational/recreational uses to the south, and a mix of uses (residential, commercial, maritime) to the north on the peninsula and south toward Bay Ridge Road. Land use patterns proposed for the area to be annexed include the continuation of existing uses and, should the private property owners desire in the future, the potential development or redevelopment of any of the parcels therein in accordance with the requirements of the City of Annapolis R3 General Residence District and in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Annapolis.
2. The schedule to continue providing or to extend municipal services to the area to be annexed is as follows:
a. Animal Control Services: Animal control services are presently provided by the Anne Arundel County Animal Control Department. These services will continue to be provided by the County following annexation.
b. Public Health Services: Public health services are currently provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. These services will continue to be provided by the County following annexation.
c. Recreational Opportunities: Nearby City and County parks presently provide recreational opportunities. The City of Annapolis’ Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek is located less than a mile to the north, and Anne Arundel County’s Quiet Waters Park is located just over a mile to the southwest. These services will continue to be provided following annexation.
d. Library Facilities: Library facilities are presently available at either the Annapolis Area Branch or the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library System. These services will continue to be provided by the County following annexation.
e. Water: The existing dwellings along Tallwood Road and Blackwell Road are currently served by public water. These services will continue to be provided following annexation. Connection to the City’s public water system for future development or redevelopment would be required by the City at the time of such projects.
f. Sewer: The existing dwellings along Tallwood Road and Blackwell Road are currently served by private septic systems. Extension of the City’s public sewer services to the existing residences is expected to be accomplished ____________________. Connection to the City’s public sewer system for future development or redevelopment would be required by the City at the time of such projects.
g. Street and Curbing Construction: Streets and curbing have existed in their current configuration for years and will continue following annexation. New or modified streets or curbing for future development or redevelopment may be required by the City at the time of such projects.
h. Stormwater Drainage: Stormwater drainage has occurred via existing mechanisms for years and will continue following annexation. New or modified stormwater for future development or redevelopment may be required by the City at the time of such projects.
i. Road Maintenance: Roads have existed in their current locations for years and will continue following annexation. Extension of the City’s public road maintenance services to the existing roads is expected to be implemented ____________________.
j. Fire Protection Services: Fire protection services are currently provided out of the Fire Company 08 - Annapolis Neck station, located less than a mile to the south. These services will continue to be provided following annexation.
k. Ambulance/Emergency Services: Ambulance/emergency services are currently provided out of the Annapolis Neck Station, located approximately three miles to the west. These services will continue to be provided following annexation.
l. Police Services: Police services have been provided by the City of Annapolis. These services will continue to be provided following annexation.
m. Refuse Collection Services: Refuse collection services would be provided by the City of Annapolis. Extension of the City’s refuse collection services is expected to be implemented __________________.
n. Street Lighting: Street lighting has existed in its current condition for years and will continue following annexation. New or modified street lighting for future development or redevelopment may be required by the City at the time of such projects.
o. Housing Inspection Services: Housing inspection services would be provided by the City of Annapolis. Extension of the City’s housing inspection services is expected to be implemented ___________________.
3. The general methods by which the City anticipates financing the extension of municipal services to the area to be annexed include ______________.
4. It is not anticipated that land will be utilized or needed in connection with the annexation to continue providing or to extend public facilities or services that may be reasonably necessary for the existing or potential uses within the Carr’s Manor Property.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that, as the Carr’s Manor Property is identified in Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040 as being within the “Tier II - Future Growth Areas Planned for Sewer” illustrated on Figure 3-14, “Map of Future Growth Areas Which Meet State Guidelines for Smart Growth,” page 101, and as the specifications outlined in the annexation plan above adequately describe and plan for the land use patterns, scheduling, financing, and availability of municipal services, the annexation plan adopted herein is consistent with the City’s municipal growth priorities and with the municipal growth element of Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040, in accordance with Local Government Article § 4-415 (c) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this Resolution shall become effective upon and concurrently with the final and effective date of the City’s annexation of the Carr’s Manor Property pursuant to Resolution 28-25.