160 Duke Of Gloucester  
Street  
City of Annapolis  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, June 9, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.  
City Council Chambers  
Call To Order  
Mayor Buckley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 pm.  
Given by Alderman Arnett.  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
Led by Mayor Buckley.  
Tonight's roll call began with Alderman Schandelmeier.  
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Present:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Approval of Agenda  
Alderman Gay moved to APPROVE the AGENDA as AMENDED TO ADD O-30-24  
Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development Standards in the  
City Zoning Code Title 21 on second reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
Ceremonial Items  
Gun Violence Awareness Month  
This Ceremonial Item was presented.  
PETITIONS, REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS  
Update from Mayor  
Good evening! Summer doesn’t officially start for 11 days, but in Annapolis,  
summer is already underway and there is a little something for everyone.  
While last night’s City Dock Concert with Bayside Big Band got canceled due  
to  
rain, we’ve got City Dock Tango this Friday from 7 to 9 pm. On Sunday the  
15th,  
the Carr’s Beach Dance Club will perform. The City Dock Concert  
performances are  
Sunday evenings at Susan Campbell Park. They’re free and fun for the whole  
family. We thank the Arts in Public Places Commission for coordinating this  
VERY  
Annapolis tradition of free summer concerts with a beautiful waterfront  
backdrop.  
Over in Eastport, the Annapolis Maritime Museum hosts “Tides and Tunes” a  
summer concert series on Thursday nights. Parking is limited to street  
parking,  
which can be tight, so carpool, walk, bike, or ride-share. They’ve got food  
trucks  
onsite, but you can always bring a nibble from home - along with a chair or  
blanket to sit on!  
On Wednesdays, Inner West Street has Dinner Under the Stars with musical  
performances from 6 to 10 p.m. alongside Pickleball Under the Stars starting  
at 5  
p.m.  
Starting next month, the South Forest Business Association will launch their  
summer drive-in movies series.  
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I want to thank everyone who organized, set up and attended weekend  
events  
including the grand opening of Overflow Skate Park at Truxtun and the Gun  
Violence Prevention fair. Later tonight, we’ll share a City Proclamation for  
Gun  
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Violence Prevention month and you’ll notice outside City Hall the orange  
lights in  
the window.  
Two other events this weekend were big hits. The World Oceans Day beach  
cleanup at Elktonia Carrs on Saturday, where volunteers, including Ald.  
Savidge  
and his son picked up trash along the waterfront - in the pouring rain no less;  
and  
the Stanton Center Kiddie Prom presented by Annapolis Rec and Parks with  
support from Annapolis Police community relations. We thank our City teams  
for  
working to present and support these events! Rec and Parks Director Ros  
Johnson  
and her team carried this off seamlessly this weekend - three back to back  
big  
events - and I thank her and Chief Jackson for their collaborations.  
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Tomorrow night at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, folks from our Planning  
&
Zoning Department will host another Tyler Avenue Complete Community  
Workshop, a chance to improve community safety and neighborhood  
character by  
drafting recommendations for a safer streetscape, and more community  
green  
space and housing. We want to hear from you, so please come out at 6 p.m.  
on  
June 10th at the Rec Center.  
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Also tomorrow, from 5 to 8 p.m., the Caucus of African American Leaders is  
hosting a Mayoral Forum between the two current candidates for Mayor of  
Annapolis. That will be at the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center on Smithville  
Street.  
As a reminder, our City of Annapolis municipal Primary Election will be held  
on  
September 16; the General Election will be on November 4. Candidates have  
until  
July 28 to file the paperwork to get on the ballot for all eight council seats  
and the  
office of Mayor.  
The elections team would like me to remind everyone to check and, if  
necessary,  
update their mailing address with the State Board of Elections at  
elections.Maryland.gov. In August, everyone will receive, by US Mail, a ballot  
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request form. If you would like to use mail-in, also known as absentee,  
voting,  
you’ll need to fill out and return the application by the deadline.  
In-person voting will be an option for both the Primary and General, but there  
will  
be NO early voting or same-day voter registration for municipal elections.  
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The Arts Council of Anne Arundel will launch the inaugural Annapolis  
PorchFest on  
Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with musicians playing on porches,  
stoops and in driveways in the Germantown-Homewood neighborhood.  
You’re  
encouraged to walk from porch-to-porch throughout Porchfest to listen to  
music  
and connect with neighbors and both old and new friends.  
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Lastly, I want to highlight next week’s Juneteenth Reunion at Carr’s Beach.  
Annapolis Recreation and Parks will host a concert at Elktonia/Carr’s and the  
Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Edgewood Road campus from 3 to 7 p.m. on  
Thursday, June 19. It’s free and open to the public with food trucks, vendors  
and  
beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay.  
As part of the 160th Juneteenth celebration, also known as America’s Second  
Independence Day, the concert will feature the James Brown Experience,  
Stony  
Ellis and Phaze II, Voices of Motown Philly, and Clones of Funk.  
Carpool and park at the Pip Moyer Center, where a shuttle will run  
throughout the  
day. Bring a chair or blanket - but no umbrellas please.  
Then on Saturday the 21st, the Annapolis Juneteenth parade will take place  
along  
West Street with the festival taking place at the Anne Arundel County  
fairgrounds  
in Crownsville.  
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And to get you excited about the concert, here is a one-minute look at what  
to  
expect!  
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We hope to see you at these events - and now let’s get on with our meeting!  
Reports by Committees  
No Standing Committee Meeting Scheduled for the upcoming week.  
Comments by the General Public  
Comments from the General Public Speakers:  
Godfrey Phelps, 701 Glenwood Street, Apartment # 412, Annapolis, Maryland  
21401.  
Harold Lloyd, 99 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Leslie and Deborah Johnson, 100 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Tonya Watson, 136 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Jacqueline Green, 70 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Jonathan McCopp, 1309 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Erin McCopp, 1309 Poplar Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Townsend McNitt, 26 Franklin Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Sveinn Storm, 123 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  
Mayor Buckley declared comments from the general public closed.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of the Consent Calendar  
A motion was made by Alderman Arnett to approve the Consent Calendar. The  
motion carried:unanimously  
Approval of Journal Proceedings  
Regular Meeting Minutes  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve.CCM 5.12.25 Seconded. A roll call vote  
was taken. The motion CARRIED  
Special Meeting Minutes  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve CCM 5.27.25. Seconded. A roll call vote  
was taken. The motion CARRIED  
Supplemental Appropriations Under $50,000  
State Grant Revenue - Mayor’s Office - State of Maryland - Maryland Energy  
Administration  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve SA-33-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Appointments  
Re-Appointment - Ms.Linda Mundy - Human Relations Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-11-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Joshua Hatch - Human Relations Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-12-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Janet Norman - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-13-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Fortney “Fish” Stark - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-14-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Cori Mackall - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-15-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms.Jayme Weaver - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve.AP-16-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Enid Collison-Lee - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-17-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Lillie Odessa Ellis - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-18-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Jessica Pachler - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-19-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Pamela Bukowski - Education Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve.AP-20-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Laura Graham Booth - Education Commisison  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-21-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Elisha Haring-Blaine - Affordable Housing and Community  
Equity Development Committee  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-22-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Nancy Lisbon - Affordable Housing and Community Equity  
Development Committee  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve. AP-23-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Arthur “Jib” Edwards - Housing Authority of the City of  
Annapolis  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-24-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Theresa Von Adelung Bond - Affordable Housing and  
Community Equity Development Committee  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-25-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Kathie Sulick - Police & Retirement Plan Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve. AP-37-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Chambers - Ethics Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve.AP-38-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr.Dolezal - Ethics Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-39-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr. Jim Martin - Arts and Public Places Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-40-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Lyn Farrow - Arts in Public Places  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-41-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Cynthia Towle-Krewson - Arts in Public Places  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve. AP-42-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Mr.David Arthur - Arts in Public Places  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-43-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Jennifer Beard - Civil Service Board  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-44-25 Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
Re-Appointment - Ms. Diane Butler - Planning Commission  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve AP-45-25. Seconded. A roll call vote was  
taken. The motion CARRIED  
End of Consent Calendar  
BUSINESS & MISCELLANEOUS  
Fund Transfers  
Grant - Transportation - Salaries and Benefits/Contractual Services  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve FT-11-25. Seconded. CARRIED on voice  
vote.  
Supplemental Appropriations $50,000 & Above  
Planning & Zoning - Housing Assistance Fund Balance - Contractual Services  
Alderman Arnett moved to approve SA-32-25. Seconded. CARRIED on voice  
vote.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Ordinances  
Expanding Waterfront Uses in R4 General Residence (Zoning)  
Districts  
For the purpose of changing the residential table of uses to allow for limited  
commercial waterfront activities, such as boat rentals, charters, and charter  
services, in R4 General Residence Districts; and requiring a special exception use  
reviewed and approved by the city's Board of Appeals.  
Arnett and Savidge  
Sponsors:  
No Speakers.  
Mayor Buckley accepted into the record the Planning Commission Findings  
dated May 8, 2025 for O-9-25.  
Mayor Buckley declared the public hearing on O-9-25 closed  
LEGISLATIVE ACTION  
BUDGET-RELATED SECOND READERS  
Resolutions  
FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that  
will be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing  
an effective date.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt R-20-25 on second reader.  
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following  
vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be  
charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt on second reader. Seconded.  
Alderman Arnett moved to reconsider Amendment #1 to R-21-25. Seconded.  
A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-21-25 as amended on second reder.  
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following  
vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Ordinance  
Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the  
purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for  
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending  
June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June  
30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031;  
appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025,  
and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the  
City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30,  
2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:  
AMENDMENT NO. 61:  
On page 1, in line 38, strike “122,291,400” and substitute “123,832,670”, and  
on page 4, in line  
9, strike “6,646,100” and substitute “6,886,100”, in line 15, strike “333,300” and  
substitute  
“573,300”, on page 2, after line 36, add SECTION 8: AND BE IT FURTHER  
ESTABLISHED  
AND ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL THAT FUNDS IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $387,100 ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY  
FUND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE  
30,  
2026 FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES A. SUPPLIES AND OTHER COSTS  
$25,800, B.  
INTERFUND TRANSFERS $361,300, and renumber the proceeding sections,  
and on pages 5  
and 6, renumber items listed in Section 22 from numbers “1 through 56” to  
numbers “1 through  
59” and on page 7, in line 35, strike “417,500” and substitute “418,500”, and  
on page 5, in line  
43, strike “797,500” and substitute “797,500”, and in line 44, strike “7,100” and  
substitute  
“7,100”; and on page 6, in line 2, strike “262,500” and substitute “262,500”, in  
line 4, strike  
“700,000” and substitute “700,000”, and in line 11, strike “157,500” and  
substitute “157,500”,  
and in line 16, strike “600,000” and substitute “596,000”, and in line 21, strike  
“131,250 and  
substitute “131,250”, and in line 28, strike “1,625,000” and substitute  
“1,625,000”, and in line  
29, strike “120,750” and substitute “120,750”, and in line 30, strike “136,500”,  
and substitute  
“136,500”, and in line 39, strike “105,000” and substitute “105,000”, and in line  
45, strike  
“89,250” and substitute “89,250”; and  
In Appendix A, in line 8, strike “328,000” and substitute “368,100”, in line 9,  
strike “328,000”  
and substitute “368,100”, and in line 15, strike “1,987,400” and substitute  
“2,073,800”, and in  
line 16, “1,987,400” and substitute “2,073,800”, and in line 22, strike  
“2,162,000” and substitute  
“2,062,000”, and in line 23, strike “2,162,000” and substitute “2,062,000”, and  
in line 29, strike  
“312,100” and substitute “512,100” and in line 30, strike “312,100” and  
substitute “512,100”,  
and in line 35, strike “208,200” and substitute “313,200”, and in line 37, strike  
“1,670,800” and  
substitute “1,752,800”, and in line 42, strike “36,000” and substitute “197,000”,  
and in line 43,  
strike “544,200” and substitute “705,200”; and in line 44, strike “2,215,000”  
and substitute  
“3,431,300”; and in line 78, strike “3,605,600” and substitute “3,705,600” and  
in line 79, strike  
“3,605,600” and substitute “3,705,600”, and in line 87, strike “3,685,800” and  
substitute  
“3,725,800”, and in line 88, strike “3,685,800” and substitute “3,725,800”, and  
in line 92, strike  
“417,500” and substitute “418,500”, and in line 95, strike “300,000” and  
substitute “311,100”,  
and in line 96, strike “5,245,100” and substitute “5,478,570” and in line 99,  
strike “20,925,700”  
and substitute “21,171,270” and in line 100, strike “20,925,700” and substitute  
“21,171,270”,  
and in line 105, strike “226,800” and substitute “526,800” and in line 106,  
strike “6,109,400”  
and substitute “ 6,414,400”, and in line 107, strike “6,109,400” and substitute “  
6,414,400”, and  
in line 110, strike “26,546,600” and substitute “26,912,900”, and in line 114,  
strike “30,748,400”  
and substitute “31,114,700”, and in line 115, strike “30,748,400” and substitute  
“31,114,700”,  
and in line 143, strike “1,558,550” and substitute “1,558,550”, and in line 164,  
strike  
“7,297,900” and substitute “7,297,900”, and in line 179, strike “1,691,000” and  
substitute  
“1,698,500”, and in line 198, strike “688,600” and substitute “696,100”, and in  
line 204, strike  
“400,500” and substitute “400,500”, and in line 230, strike “8,517,500” and  
substitute  
“7,559,200”, and in line 232, strike “122,291,400” and substitute “123,832,670”;  
and  
In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “484,000”, and substitute “289,000”; in line 12,  
strike  
“6,419,800” and substitute “6,781,100”, and in line 14, strike “4,227,100” and  
substitute  
“4,220,570”, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “4,470,800” in line 16,  
strike  
“122,291,400” and substitute “123,832,670”, and after line 40, add Sustainable  
Mobility Fund,  
Revenues $387,100, Fund Balance Appropriated $0, and Total Revenues and  
Fund Balance  
Appropriated $387,100 and renumber the proceeding sections, and in line 82,  
strike “6,646,100”  
and substitute “6,886,100” and in line 83 strike “6,646,100” and substitute  
“6,886,100”;  
In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 17 and 19; and  
In Appendix E, insert the revised community grants listing. Seconded. A roll  
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
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Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-10-25 as amended on second reader.  
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Alderman Savidge moved to adopt O-10-25 on third reader. Seconded. A roll  
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
9 -  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
SECOND READERS  
Ordinances  
Appeals Process for Property Development in Annapolis - For the  
purpose of eliminating the temporary stop on development, construction or other  
project work, called a "stay," while a Department of Planning and Zoning or  
Department of Public Works decision regarding building and construction  
developments is being challenged in Circuit Court; and generally dealing with the  
appeals process in Titles 17 and 21 of the City Code.  
Finlayson, Buckley, Schandelmeier and Gay  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-33-24 on second reader.  
Seconded.  
Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-33-24 as follows:  
Amendment #1:  
On page 5, in line 7, after "the" insert "last". DEFEATED on voice vote.  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-33-24 as follows:  
AMENDMENT #2:  
On page 4, in line 22, strike "in person". Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-33-24 as amended on second  
reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-33-24 on third reader.  
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following  
vote:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and  
Alderman Savidge  
1 - Alderman Arnett  
Arts in Public Places Commission Update and Revisions  
For the purpose of moving the Arts in Public Places Commission from Title 6, the  
revenue and finance Title of the City Code, to Title 2, Chapter 2.48 dealing with  
boards, commissions, and committees; placing oversight of the Arts in Places  
Commission under the Planning and Zoning Director instead of the Recreation and  
Parks Director; and generally dealing with the Arts in Public Places Commission  
duties and responsibilities.  
O'Neill and Huntley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt O-11-25 on second reader. Seconded.  
CARRIED on voice vote.  
Alderman Savidge moved to adopt O-11-25 on third reader. Seconded. A roll  
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Fence Permit Requirements Related to Use and Development  
Standards in the City Zoning Code Title 21 - For the purpose of  
creating additional standards related to home fencing along forests and open  
spaces; clarifying undue obstructions related to fencing; stating Council preference  
for extra consideration regarding fences on an up-slope; and generally related to  
fence regulation in Title 21.  
Savidge  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Savidge moved to adopt O-30-24 on second reader. Seconded.  
Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-30-24 as follows:  
Amendment #1:  
1) ON PAGES 1 THROUGH 2 OF O-30-24, STRIKE IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE  
LINES  
BEGINNING WITH 36 ON PAGE 1 AND THROUGH LINE 11 ON PAGE 2.  
2) ON PAGE 1, STARTING ON LINE 36, INSERT THE FOLLOWING:  
STRIKE "Title 21 - PLANNING AND ZONING  
Division V - Regulation of General Applicability  
Section 21.60.070 - Fences and walls.  
Fences and walls as defined by this Title may be erected, placed,  
maintained, altered or replaced pursuant to  
a permit issued in accordance with Section 17.34.010 of the Annapolis City  
Code. The following additional  
standards apply:  
A. If located within the historic district as defined in this Title, all proposed  
new fences and walls, and all  
proposed alterations to existing fences and walls, require the review and  
approval of the Historic  
Preservation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission has the  
authority to grant a waiver or  
exemption, if necessary, in order to comply with the Historic Preservation  
Commission Design  
Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.  
B. Fences and walls may be installed up to, but not over the property line. It  
is the responsibility of the  
property owner to ensure that the proposed fence or wall is not installed on  
the property of others. All  
property line disputes are between abutting property owners, and they shall  
not seek or have any  
remedy against the City. C. Within required bufferyards adjacent to public  
streets, to the extent practical in order to achieve  
proper screening, fences and walls shall be located towards the interior edge  
of the landscape buffer,  
rather than at the edge of the public right-of-way.  
D. Except as permitted by this Title, fences and walls shall not obstruct view  
cones or sight visibility  
triangles.  
E. Fences and walls shall not be located to unduly obstruct light and air from  
neighboring properties or  
public ways.  
F. The overall design and materials used for fences and walls shall be in  
keeping with the character and  
purpose for which the fence or wall is intended, and shall be compatible with  
other similar structures in  
the neighborhood.  
G. All fences and walls shall be installed with the finished side facing out, so  
that posts and lateral  
supports are not on the side of the fence or wall which faces an adjacent  
property or public right-ofway, unless such supporting members are exposed  
on both sides due to the specific design of the fence  
or wall. Where there are practical difficulties, such as the particular physical  
surroundings, shape, or  
topographical conditions of the specific property or other existing conditions  
where strict compliance  
with the standard is unreasonable, the Director of Planning and Zoning may  
waive this requirement.  
H. Except in connection with penal and correctional institutions and public  
utility and service uses, no  
fence or wall shall consist, in whole or in part, of barbed wire or similar  
materials designed or  
customarily utilized to inflict injury upon persons or animals.  
I. Standard Maximum Height.  
1. A. On properties within the R2-NC, R3-NC and R3-NC2 Residential  
Neighborhood Conservation  
Districts, the maximum height of a fence or wall shall be six feet, unless the  
fence or wall is  
located along a public street, in which case the maximum height of the fence  
or wall shall not  
exceed four feet.  
B. The height limits in Subsection (I)(1) of this section shall also apply to  
properties within the  
WME and WMM Maritime Districts as well as the OCD Overlay District, only  
when a fence  
or wall is located along a lot line or public street that is contiguous with an  
adjacent  
property in the R2-NC District.  
2. Fences and walls shall not be considered as being located along a public  
street if they otherwise  
meet the same minimum front and corner-side yard setbacks that would be  
required for the  
principal structure on the subject property in the zoning district in which the  
fence or wall is  
located.  
J. Allowance for Additional Height.  
1. Up to two additional feet of height is allowed for decorative gates which do  
not exceed twentyfive feet in width for vehicular gates, or eight feet in width  
for pedestrian gates.  
2. In accordance with the procedures for Administrative Adjustments set forth  
in Chapter 21.18, the  
Planning and Zoning Director may permit certain fences and walls an  
additional height allowance  
of up to four feet above the standard maximum height limit established by  
this section.  
3. In addition to the review criteria in Section 21.18.040, the Director of  
Planning and Zoning shall  
make additional written findings based on the following: a. The subject fence  
or wall will be compatible with other similar structures in the  
neighborhood and is required to mitigate impacts from adjacent land uses,  
the subject  
property's proximity to public rights-of-way, or safety concerns.  
b. Within the intent and purpose of this Zoning Code, the proposed additional  
fence or wall  
height, if granted, is the minimum adjustment necessary to afford relief.  
K. Notwithstanding the height limitations in this section, temporary fences  
and walls, incidental to  
construction on or development of the premises on which the temporary  
fences and walls are located,  
shall be permitted during the time construction or development is actively  
underway.  
L. Lawfully existing fences and walls that do not conform to the bulk or other  
development or design  
standards for the district in which the fence or wall is located may be  
continued, if properly repaired  
and maintained as provided in Chapter 21.68, Nonconforming Uses and  
Structures. Nonconforming  
fences and walls which are structurally altered, relocated, or replaced shall  
comply immediately with all  
provisions of this Title."  
Section 21.60.070 - Fences and walls.  
A. Generally. Fences and walls as defined by this Title may be erected,  
placed, maintained,  
altered or replaced pursuant to a permit issued in accordance with §  
17.34.010, Fence and  
Wall Permit Requirements.  
B. Additional Standards. The following additional standards apply:  
1. Historic District.  
a. If located within the historic district as defined in this Title, all proposed  
new fences and walls and all proposed alterations to existing fences and  
walls require the review and approval of the Historic Preservation  
Commission.  
b. The Historic Preservation Commission has the authority to grant a waiver  
or exemption, if necessary, to comply with the Historic Preservation  
Commission Design Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's  
Standards for Rehabilitation.  
2. Property Lines.  
a. Fences and walls may be installed up to, but not over, the property line.  
b. It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that the proposed fence  
or wall is not installed on the property of others.  
c. All property line disputes are between abutting property owners, and they  
shall not seek or have any remedy against the City.  
3. Buffer Areas. Within required bufferyards adjacent to public streets, to the  
extent  
practical to achieve proper screening, fences and walls shall be located  
towards the  
interior edge of the landscape buffer rather than at the edge of the public  
right-ofway.  
4. Sight Visibility. Except as permitted by this Title, fences and walls shall not  
obstruct view cones or sight visibility triangles.  
5. Light and Air Obstruction. Fences and walls shall not unduly obstruct light  
and air  
from neighboring properties or public ways.  
a. Fencing Along Forests or Open Spaces.  
i. Fencing installed along areas adjacent to forests or open spaces, with  
no homes within 50 feet on the applicant's side must have gaps at or  
equal to at least 50% of the fence's surface area.  
ii. Other types of fences are allowed by special exception.  
b. Fences on Steep Slopes. Fences located on rising steep slopes greater  
than  
15% on rear or side yard of adjoining residential property may be reduced  
in height, by the director, to no less than four feet, to alleviate potential  
obstruction of light and air, especially when there are no homes on the  
applicant’s side of the fence.  
6. Fence Design to Match the Surrounding Neighborhood. The overall design  
and  
materials used for fences and walls shall keep with the character and  
purpose for  
which the fence or wall is intended and be compatible with similar structures  
in the  
neighborhood.  
7. Placement of the Finished Side of the Fence.  
a. All fences and walls shall be installed with the finished side facing out so  
that  
posts and lateral supports are not on the side of the fence or wall that faces  
an  
adjacent property or public right-of-way unless such supporting members are  
exposed on both sides due to the specific design of the fence or wall.  
b. Where there are practical difficulties, such as the particular physical  
surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific property or  
other  
existing conditions where strict compliance with the standard is  
unreasonable,  
the Director of Planning and Zoning may waive this requirement.  
8. Barbed Wire. Except in connection with penal and correctional institutions  
and  
public utility and service uses, no fence or wall shall consist, in whole or in  
part, of  
barbed wire or similar materials designed or customarily utilized to inflict  
injury  
upon persons or animals.  
9. Standard Maximum Height.  
a. On properties within the R2-NC, R3-NC and R3-NC2 Residential  
Neighborhood Conservation Districts, if the fence or wall is located along a  
public street, the maximum height of the fence or wall shall not exceed four  
feet.  
b. On properties within the WME and WMM Maritime Districts as well as the  
OCD Overlay Districts, the height limits in this section shall apply only when a  
fence or wall is located along a lot line or public street contiguous with an  
adjacent property in the R2-NC District.  
c. Fences and walls shall not be considered as being located along a public  
street  
if they otherwise meet the same minimum front and corner-side yard  
setbacks  
that would be required for the principal structure on the subject property in  
the  
zoning district in which the fence or wall is located.  
10. Allowance for Additional Height.  
a. Up to two additional feet of height is allowed for decorative gates that do  
not  
exceed 25 feet in width for vehicular gates or eight feet in width for  
pedestrian  
gates.  
b. In accordance with the procedures for Administrative Adjustments set forth  
in  
Chapter 21.18, the Director of Planning and Zoning may permit certain fences  
and walls an additional height allowance of up to four feet above the  
standard  
maximum height limit established by this section.  
c. In addition to the review criteria in § 21.18.040, the Director of Planning  
and  
Zoning shall make additional written findings based on the following:  
i. The subject fence or wall will be compatible with similar structures in the  
neighborhood and is required to mitigate impacts from adjacent land uses,  
the subject property's proximity to public rights-of-way, or safety  
concerns.  
ii. Within the intent and purpose of this Zoning Code, the proposed  
additional fence or wall height, if granted, is the minimum adjustment  
necessary to afford relief.  
11. Temporary Fences. Notwithstanding the height limitations in this section,  
temporary fences and walls, incidental to construction on or development of  
the  
premises on which the temporary fences and walls are located, shall be  
permitted  
during the time construction or development is actively underway.  
12. Unconventional Fences.  
a. Lawfully existing fences and walls that do not conform to the bulk or other  
development or design standards for the district in which the fence or wall is  
located may be continued if adequately repaired and maintained as provided  
in  
Chapter 21.68, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.  
b. Nonconforming fences and walls that are structurally altered, relocated, or  
replaced shall comply immediately with all provisions of this Title.  
City Code Title 21 - PLANNING AND ZONING  
Division VI - General Terms and Rules of Measurement  
Chapter 21.72 - Terms and Definitions  
Section 21.72.020 - Terms  
Strike the definition for "Forest" and insert the following:  
"Forest" means a biological community dominated by trees and other woody  
plants, and that has  
at least one hundred live trees per acre, with at least 50% of those trees  
having a two-inch or  
greater diameter at four and one-half feet above the ground and larger.  
Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-30-24 as amended on second  
reader. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
Alderman Gay moved to adopt O-30-24 on third reader. Seconded. A roll call  
vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
Resolutions  
Street-end Park on Annapolis Street  
For the purpose of designating certain City of Annapolis-owned property as a  
street-end park; naming the street-end park at the northwest end of Annapolis  
Street on Weems Creek the “Annapolis Street Park”; and generally relating to  
park amenities.  
O'Neill and Savidge  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt R-12-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll  
call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell  
Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay,  
Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett  
2025 Transit Development Plan for the City of Annapolis  
For the purpose of approving the City of Annapolis Transit Development Plan  
that is updated every five years.  
Buckley  
Sponsors:  
Alderman Savidge moved to postpone R-17-25 until Monday, June 16, 2025..  
Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Regular Meeting was  
adjourned at 8:41 pm.  
Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC  
City Clerk