June 2016 - Kentlands

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JUNE 2016 n www.KentlandsUSA.com
Kentlands Day Engages Community Residents and Businesses
By Karen Norris
“What people may not realize, a lot of the business owners here have grown to be
friends, so it’s great to come hang out with our friends and the Kentlands Community.”
–Chris and Robyn Gault, Fleet Feet
The 8th Annual Kentlands Day, in May, brought Kentlands residents, businesses and
visitors to the community together to enjoy a day of activities including parades, music
and live entertainment for the family, antique cars, food concession stands, amusement park rides and ample opportunities to visit the many booths and displays to
raise awareness and exchange information about retail businesses, community health
services, schools, camps, veterans groups, realtors, restaurants, civic associations and
more—all of whom serve the community.
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The Market Square Merchants Board of Trade presented the event, according to
Jennifer Matheson, corporate assistant to Adam Greenberg of Potomac Village Deli
and Catering, who took lead on logistics and event planning. Greenberg, Matheson
and Chris Martin comprise the corporate team of Potomac Village Deli & Catering and
also plan Potomac Day as well as Kentlands Day. Potomac Village Deli & Catering is a
Kentlands Market Square merchant, providing dining, carryout and full scale catering
to the DC metro area since 1975.
“With residents and businesses alike, moving in and out of the area, this presents a
fantastic way for everyone to get together, get to know one another, see what is available and chat about the needs and desires of the community. I can’t tell you how many
times I heard, ‘I had no idea that the Deli was opening,’” said Matheson.
What Happens Before
the Curtain Rises?
Inside...
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By Karen Norris
Arts Barn Productions Engage the Community Beyond A Good Show
The City of Gaithersburg has a lineup
of productions at the Arts Barn throughout the year. The summer season began
May 13–29 with a very funny play, The
Foreigner, and though articles about the
theatre are typically reviews of a play,
there is something to be said about the
work effort required ahead of time to
produce a play, particularly when so
many are involved, from the City, from
the private theatre company and from
the Kentlands community.
Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The Grand Marshal of Kentlands Day 2016
The Arts Barn presents community
theatre, at generally $20–$22 a ticket for
adult admission, providing a good show
at a great price. The Kennedy Center’s
tickets average $99–$200, Verizon Center
and Nationals Park concert productions
Kentlands Arts Barn
cost upwards to $500 a ticket, and even
Wolf Trap, known for its efforts to provide
reasonably-priced entertainment, offers
tickets from $45–$130. How does the
Arts Barn do it?
Kentlands Events.................................. 4
From the President............................... 5
Manager’s Corner................................ 5
From the Treasurer............................... 6
From the Chairman. ............................. 6
Administrative Resolution No. 4........... 7
Congrats High School Graduates!..... 11
Kentlands Day Collage. ............... 12–13
Arts on the Green.............................. 14
Second Annual Kentlands Under
the Lights Community Dinner. ......... 18
BOCC June Focus:
Gutters and Downspouts................ 19
Kentlands Historical Trust: May......... 20
Due Process Past Due for
an Update?...................................... 20
Kentlands Real Estate Listings............. 21
Special
Graduation
Issue!
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Kentlands Events June–July 2016
EDITOR AND ADVERTISING MANAGER
Dana Macena
301.948.2071
[email protected]
KENTLANDS CITIZENS ASSEMBLY
President
Barney Gorin
[email protected]
All meetings will take place in the Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.
KCA Committee Meetings
July 5
Acoustic Jam, 6–9pm
June 6
Activities Committee, 6–8pm
July 8
Needle Arts, 9am–12pm
June 9
Board of Code Compliance, 6:30–9pm
July 9
June 14
Environmental Management Committee,
4–5:30pm
Rock & Blues Group at the Carriage House,
1–4pm
Important Dates
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
[email protected]
Chair
Chris Campbell
Vice Chair
Rob Garretson
Treasurer
Robert Randolph
Secretary
Glen Palman
Trustee
Ty Hardaway
Staff Writers
Karen Norris
Tamar Rhode
Staff Photographers
Tom Marchessault
Debbie Boderman
EDITORIAL POLICY:
The Kentlands Town Crier is the primary regularlypublished means of communicating information
of interest to Kentlands citizens. It is published
by the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for
the form, content, and policies of the newspaper.
The newspaper addresses items of legitimate
interest to the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.
It does not espouse any political belief
or endorse any product or service.
Articles submitted for publication must be signed
and may not be libelous. Letters may be published
as space permits. Articles and letters may be
edited for length and content. The deadline for
submitting articles will be the last day of the
month. Articles may be either dropped at the
Clubhouse, faxed to 301.948.9730, or mailed to:
June 21
Budget & Finance Advisory Committee,
7:30–9:30pm
June 8
Town Architect’s Open Hours, 5–6pm
*By Appointment Only.*
June 22
KCA Board of Trustees, 7:30–10pm
June 14
July 6
Kentlands Historical Trust, 6:30–9pm
Flag Day, Flag Collection Start Date, Drop off
worn or retired flags to the Clubhouse.
June 20
Visual Change Applications Due, 9am–5pm
June 25
Pool Closes at 6pm
July 4
Independence Day, Clubhouse Hours,
9am–5pm
City Bulk Trash Pick–Up, 7am–2pm
KCA Events
June 11
Concert on the Lawn, 6–10pm
June 13
Board Information Session I, 7–9pm
June 18
Outdoor Movie Night, Starts @ Dark
July 7
June 25
Kentlands Lakelands Social “Havana Nights”at
the Kentlands Upper Pool Deck, 6:30–8:30pm
Condo Meetings
July 4
July 4th Parade & Carnival, 10am–3pm
June 7
Copperfield Crossing I Meeting at the Carriage
House, 7–9pm
July 9
Outdoor Movie Night, Starts @ Dark
June 15
View Condo Meeting, 7–9pm
June 21
Copperfield Crossing II Meeting at the Carriage
House, 7:30–9pm
June 28
Kentlands Ridge Meeting at the Carriage
House, 7–9pm
June 29
Kentlands Condo Meeting, 7–9pm
Social/Interest Groups
June 5
Garden Club, 6:30–8:30pm
June 7
June 8
Village Planning Committee Meeting,
3–4:30pm
June 10
June 11
Rock & Blues Group at the Carriage House,
1–4pm
June 14
Kentlands Community Foundation Meeting,
7:30–9pm
June 16
Go Green Meeting, 7–9pm
June 17
June 18
2nd Annual Kentlands Under the Lights
at Market Square, 6–11pm
c/o The Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Road
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JUNE 2016 n www.kentlandsusa.com Rock & Blues Group at the Carriage House,
1–4pm
June 22
Village Planning Committee Meeting,
3–4:30pm
June 23
Kentlands Community Foundation Annual
Meeting, 5–9pm
June 24
June 28
July 1
AT A GLANCE
June 11
Concert on the Lawn, 6-10pm
June 13
Board Information Session I, 7-9pm
June 18
Outdoor Movie Night, starts at dark
Kentlands Under the Lights, 6-11pm
June 25
Kentlands/Lakelands Havana
Nights 6:30-8:30pm
July 4
July 4th Parade & Carnival,
10am-3pm
July 9
Outdoor Movie Night, starts at dark
Register for these events at www.KentlandsUSA.com or call 301.948.2071
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MANAGER’S
Beth Brittingham,
General Manager
Barney Gorin
Corner...
I am sad... and very proud!
The importance of “little things”.
A friend emailed me the morning of May 24th to ask if I had seen a flyer that had
appeared in his mailbox. Since I had not, he was kind enough to scan it and send
it to me.
I was asked one time what the advantage of buying a house in a community with
a homeowner’s association was and my short answer was “insurance.” When the
questioner looked perplexed, my longer answer was “insurance that your neighbor
can’t put a car up on blocks in the front driveway and leave it there; insurance that
neighbors can’t paint their entire house black; insurance that they can’t throw out
their garbage and old furniture and leave it on the lawn.”
The flyer made me sad for two reasons. First, it—a polemic, really—was circulated
anonymously; the writer apparently unwilling to engage in honest public debate
about revisions to Administrative Resolutions number 11 and number 3 (Chairman’s
Column). We have rarely seen this type of behavior in Kentlands and have not seen
it in many years. Could it be that even one our fellow citizens felt this was an appropriate approach? Were the Board’s, and my, relentless efforts to communicate
what is going on, say what we are doing to address problems, and engage in open
discussions in person, via email, and at meetings failing to meet our goals of transparency and inclusiveness? Was our effort to include those who disagree with us in
Kentlands governance a failure?
Why would you care, you might ask? Because, among other things, your home
would lose its value if those things were to occur next door, or even down the
street. Have you ever driven through an area and seen these things and said to
yourself, “I would never live there”? Potential buyers say it all the time when they
are looking at properties.
Hence, a prime purpose of rules and regulations within a community association is
to protect the property values, as well as to maintain the quality of life. Some communities have architectural standards that need to be adhered to when homes are
built or remodeled to create or maintain a certain ambiance and aesthetic for the
neighborhood. Covenants, another word for rules and regulations, are generally for
the purpose of sustaining property values.
Second, the assertions made ranged from inaccurate to false. They were stated in
a jumbled, hopeless mishmash that maximized their inflammatory nature. It was
designed to inflame rather than discuss. It used the fortune teller’s trick of keeping
the complaints vague enough that they could not be pinned down precisely. Again,
a step backward.
When you buy a home within a community association, you buy into the rules
and regulations as well. I have heard homeowners say that they didn’t agree to
these rules, but I can assure them that part of the contract they signed at settlement
contained an acknowledgement that they were buying into an association with
financial and legal obligations. Otherwise, settlement would not have occurred.
All that made me sad, very sad indeed. I know that we, as a community, are much,
much better than that but that kind of thing takes its toll. It is little wonder that many
people who would do a wonderful job helping keep Kentlands great choose not to
give it their time and toil because they do not wish to be vulnerable to this kind of
cowardly attack on their work.
Usually, but not always, the higher the price of the homes, the more architectural
and covenant restrictions there are. Sometimes I hear from homeowners that had
they known about the restrictions, they never would have bought in a certain community. This is the purpose of and the importance of the “resale” packet, which
by Maryland law all potential buyers receive upon the execution of a ratified contract. That is the purchaser’s opportunity to review the recorded documents that
define the standards and governance structure and view the financial documents
which “speak” to the financial health of the association, including the percentage of delinquencies in the community and the amount of reserves (savings) the
community has.
But the rest of the story makes me proud of our community! Our residents
recognized the sorry effort for what it was; they sent the Board 28 emails in favor
of the proposed resolutions. Each of those was thoughtful. Each was unique. This
spontaneous “yes” support totaled exactly twice the 14 “no” requests supporting the
flyer’s anonymous author.
The majority of our friends and neighbors who came to the May 25th Board meeting
were equally supportive. Some who arrived concerned left reassured. That confidence on the part of the people of Kentlands more than made up for the sting of the
anonymous attack.
Because a key purpose of covenants is to sustain property values, the “rule of
thumb” is that communities only address those covenant infractions that can be
seen from thoroughfares. Unless something is happening in a back yard not seen
from the street that causes noxious odors or loud noise, backyards are generally
considered off limits from inspection. Most contracts between management companies and associations call for regular inspections of the community. Here in the
Kentlands, a professional company devoted to home inspections inspects the entire
community every other year. Other times, inspections are done by the management
staff or Board of Code Compliance.
Last, but far from least, there was the last email of the evening, sent at 10:58pm.
“I attended this evening’s meeting and was impressed with the professionalism and
caring displayed by the board members. I was drawn to the meeting by the circular
that was placed in my mailbox. In my mind the person that ‘sent me’ their views did
me a service, as my eyes were opened to the work the Kentlands’ Board, unselfishly,
does for me and my neighbors.”
That made me and the entire Board very, very proud indeed. Serving our community
truly is worth the time and toil it requires. And the occasional sting as well. n
While no one likes to be the recipient of a courtesy letter regarding covenant
infractions, it is the most fair and equitable way to document and track things that
need attention. I had an old boss who used this analogy about rules and regulations: “No one wants to look up and see the police car with the siren on in their
rear view mirror, but you want the police on speed dial when someone is breaking
into your home.”
Have any community news
And so it is with covenant enforcement. No one wants to get a letter about an
infraction, but you want to be able to contact someone when you want to report a
violation of the rules. While sometimes it may seem to be “much ado about nothing,” (what’s a little bag of garbage in the alley among neighbors?) I can assure you
that potential buyers looking to purchase in the community take these “little things”
into consideration when making their decision. n
you’d like to share in
the Kentlands Town Crier?
Contact Dana Macena at 301.948.2071
or [email protected].
Assessments Receivable
Over the past couple months, the current Board of Trustees has passed updates to two
of our community administrative resolutions and is in the process of altering a third
resolution. This has led to lengthy discussion of the state of aspects of our community
and enforcement of our rules. This month, I will be addressing a number of issues that
have arisen from this discussion.
KCA recently received its CPA audit for 2015, and we can be justly proud that the
audit found that KCA has an exceptionally low percentage of “Assessments Receivable” (i.e., unpaid dues). Over the years this figure has usually been less than 3% of
total assessments. This has been true nearly every year as far back as my collection of
past audits goes (1998), and in 2015 the percentage was just 1.65%.
The Anonymous Letter....
During the week prior to the May 25th Board of Trustees Meeting, a letter was
disseminated to many of you through your mailbox or door mail slot. This letter
questioned the authority and motivations of the Board of Trustees in amending
Administrative Resolution (AR) 3 (regarding trash pickup) and AR-11 (regarding illegal
parking in the Kentlands).
In some past years when our percentage of assessments receivable was particularly
low, the auditors took occasion to commend KCA on this evidence that we are doing well at ensuring that homeowners pay their assessments. As the auditors have
repeatedly pointed out, “Assessments receivable, at a level of 3% or less of annual
assessments, indicates good collection procedures and has a positive impact on cash
flow. We recommend the Assembly continue to aggressively pursue all delinquent
accounts.”
The letter asked the question “who are we” and then commented that “we are other
Kentlands homeowners and citizens who are concerned about unwise policies...and
believe the antidote to these...is democratic action by the community.” As a Board of
Trustees, we encourage people to speak out on matters of concern to them and make
their voices heard, but people should be willing to stand behind their beliefs and sign
their names to their petitions. We expect petitions and “rallying cries” to other citizens
to have accurate information and not be filled with inaccuracies like this letter. Please
speak out on issues and encourage your neighbors to do so as well! But please put
your name behind your views and make sure the facts are accurate before inciting the
behavior of your neighbors.
To put KCA’s current experience in context, it may be interesting to see how has KCA’s
percentage of Assessments Receivable (delinquency) has compared with that of other
similar homeowners associations around the country and over the years, as well as
our experience in past years. Here are some indications (the rightmost column tells
the tale). Lower is better:
Assessments Receivable (Delinquencies), as Percent of Total Assessments
Community
Kentlands Citizens Assembly
EWA by Gentry Comm. Assn.
EWA by Gentry Comm. Assn.
Crown Colony Homeowners
Assn.
Anthem Country Club
Comm. Assn.
Amelia Island Community
Assn.
Anthem Country Club
Comm. Assn.
Location
Gaithersburg
Ewa Beach
Gaithersburg
Ewa Beach
Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
Year
MD
HI
MD
HI
MD
MD
Total
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2013
Assessment
$1,637,826
$2,792,849
$1,696,978
$2,918,543
$1,861,575
$1,825,482
Delinquency % Del.
$46,549
2.84%
$405,750 14.53%
$29,131
1.72%
$454,255 15.56%
$28,068
1.51%
$15,937
0.87%
Daly City
CA
2013 $3,791,960 $89,293
The end result of the letter? Beth Brittingham, our Community General Manager,
Barney Gorin (the KCA President), and the KCA Board of Trustees spent two days
discussing the resolutions with citizens, properly informing them of the inaccuracies
in the flyer. Ultimately, 49 residents voiced their combined opinion on the amendments to AR-3 (trash) and AR-11 (parking). Those in favor of the new resolutions
outnumber those opposed by a 2–1 margin and several of those opposed changed
their viewpoint after being informed of the facts.
2.35%
Anthem
AZ 2013 $2,574,017 $130,110
Gaithersburg MD 2014 $1,856,764 $39,091
5.05%
2.11%
Amelia Island FL
2014 $3,692,454 $123,868
3.35%
Anthem
2014 $2,579,402 $111,183
4.31%
While the input from the community was informing and consistent with the decision
of the Board, it was not controlling, and should not have been. Your Board voted
on these two matters based on the merits, and what we determined to be in our
community’s best interest.
Rob Garretson contributed corrections and simplifications to this table. Thanks, Rob!
In addition, please be careful about putting mail in mailboxes that is not stamped and
sent through the post office. It is a federal offense to put a flyer (like the one distributed)
in the mailboxes of other people. This only applies to mailboxes. We want to learn
from the lesson of this individual and make sure that other citizens do not make the
same mistake.
KCA Current Financial Highlights
AR-3 (The Trash Resolution)
As of May 31, 2016, KCA’s cash and investments totaled $1,674,344, down $354,950
(17%) since this time last year but up $25,740 (2%) since the start of the year.
The Board passed the changes to AR-3 by a 5–0 vote. PLEASE NOTE that there is no
change in the wording of the resolution describing how our citizens must dispose of
their trash, which has been in effect since 1994:
AZ
Kentlands Citizens Assembly Gaithersburg MD 2015 $1,999,931 $33,016
1.65%
For data sources, please see last paragraph of article.
Reserve balances were as follows:
Recreational Facilities Reserves
Titleholder Contribution
Unappropriated Owners’ Equity
Capital Reserves
General Reserves
• Trash MUST be placed in a hard sided trash can
$660,106
$438,052
$176,214
$123,228
($56,827)
• Trash CANNOT just be left on the curb in trash bags outside of the hard sided can
Up $23,317 (4%) since January 1
Down $62,746 (13%)
Unchanged
Up $13,385 (12%)
Down $1,797 (3%)
• The trash can MUST have a lid securely attached to the base
• Trash cans CAN be set out starting at 7pm the night before trash pickup and must
be brought in by the evening after trash pickup
• Trash cans MUST be stored out of sight (in a garage, etc).
Total income for the year to date was $792,818, 1% below budget. Year-to-date
outlays (including both operating expenses and contributions to reserves) were
$889,706, 19%% over budget, mainly because of a $104,873 (239%) overage in
snow removal expenses. Other expense categories more than $5,000 over budget for
the YTD, and the overages in each case, included Grounds & Landscaping—Contract
($9,556, or 9%), General Repairs & Maintenance ($7,008, or 63%), Community
Center Utilities (6,643 or 49%), Rec Center Contract Services ($22,333, or 153%), Site
Management Staff Payroll ($10,398, or 9%).
If you need a second trash can, please procure one. If you rent in the Kentlands, your
landlord is required to ensure that you abide by these rules. If you rent an apartment
over a garage, etc, your landlord must provide the place to store trash in a can and
secure that can out of sight.
Again, the new resolution did not change any of the language described above. What
the resolution did do is change the enforcement for violations of this resolution.
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Administrative Resolution No. 4 • Due Process Enforcement Procedures
for Addressing Alleged Violations of the Governing Documents
Date: December 20, 1991 • Amended: October 24, 2007 • Amended: June 2016
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-102(a)(8) and Article III, Section 3-107 of the
Community Charter provides that the Board of Trustees has both the power and duty
to establish and amend rules of procedure for the manner in which cases of alleged
violations of the Governing Documents are processed, which rules of procedure shall
be consistent with traditional customs of due process; and
Documents. If deemed necessary or appropriate, the Board of Code Compliance
may direct the Community Management Staff or members of the Board of Code
Compliance to make a preliminary investigation to determine if a violation is believed to exist or to have occurred. If the Board of Code Compliance determines
that a violation may exist or may have occurred, it shall proceed with the enforcement procedures outlined in this Administrative Resolution No. 4. If the Board
of Code Compliance determines that a violation does not exist or did not occur,
the Board of Code Compliance shall notify the party which brought the alleged
violation to the attention of the Board of Code Compliance.
D.Notification of Alleged Violation of the Governing Documents. If the Board of
Code Compliance determines that the alleged violation may amount to a violation
of the Governing Documents, the Board of Code Compliance shall submit a Notice
of Alleged Violation of the Governing Documents to the Titleholder of the property
involved. The Board of Code Compliance may delegate the sending of the Notice of
Alleged Violation to the Community Management Staff. The following requirements
shall apply to the Notice of Alleged Violation:
1. If the alleged violation is of a continuing nature (the alleged violation and/
or the alleged violating condition continues uninterrupted such as a physical
change to a Property), the Notice of Alleged Violation shall state the specific
violation alleged, the provision of the Governing Documents which has been
violated and the specific time period within which the violation must be corrected without further enforcement action being taken by the Board of Code
Compliance. The time period provided shall be determined by the Board of
Code Compliance and shall be based upon a reasonable assessment of the
amount of time that may be necessary to correct the violation. The Notice of
Alleged Violation shall further advise that failure to correct the violation within
the time period allowed shall result in the scheduling of a Due Process Enforcement Hearing at which various penalties or sanctions, including but not
limited to, the assessment of charges and/or the suspension of rights to use the
common property and facilities, may be imposed if a violation is found to exist.
2. If the alleged violation is of a non-continuing nature (the alleged violation was
a one-time occurrence and while it may recur it does not continue uninterrupted), the Notice of Alleged Violation shall state the date and place of the specific violation alleged and the provision of the Governing Documents, which
has been violated. The Board of Code Compliance may proceed with a Due
Process Enforcement Hearing on this violation or may determine that if another
violation of similar nature recurs within the next six (6) months, a Due Process
Enforcement Hearing will be scheduled at which various penalties or sanctions,
including but not limited to, the assessment of charges and/or the suspension
of rights to use the common property and facilities, may be imposed if a violation is found to have occurred. If the Board of Code Compliance determines to
proceed with a hearing, then the Notice of Alleged Violation must indicate that
a hearing will be scheduled and the above-stated penalties may be imposed.
If the Board of Code Compliance determines that no hearing will be held on
the alleged violation unless another similar violation occurs, then the Notice of
Alleged Violation should state that if another similar violation occurs within the
next six (6) months, a Due Process Enforcement Hearing will be scheduled at
which the above-stated penalties may be imposed.
3. The Notice of Alleged Violation shall be sent to the Titleholder(s) involved in the
following manner:
a. Certified mail return receipt requested and regular mail at the address
appearing on the books of the Assembly.
b. Failure on the part of the Titleholder(s) involved to pick up certified mail or
failure on the part of such Titleholder(s) to notify the Assembly of a changed
address shall be no excuse or defense.
c. Copies of the Notice of Alleged Violation shall be maintained in the
Assembly files by the Community Management Staff, and a copy may be
sent to the Community Attorney for the Assembly at the discretion of the
Board of Trustees or the Community Management Staff.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-102(c) of the Community Charter, as amended,
provides that the principal purposes and functions of the Board of Code Compliance shall be to investigate, hold hearings and render judgments regarding alleged
violations of the Governing Documents;
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-102(a)(8) and (9), Article II, Section 2-102(c)(1) and
Article III, Section 3-103 of the Community Charter, as amended, further provide that
the Board of Code Compliance and, ultimately, the Board of Trustees, shall be authorized to enforce judgments rendered regarding violations of the Governing Documents
through reasonable and appropriate punitive measures which may include the assessment of financial damages caused by the violation; the assessment of charges, the
suspension of rights to use the common property and facilities of the Assembly and/or
the initiation of legal action at law or in equity; and
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-105(a) and Section 2-105(c) of the Community
Charter, as amended, provide that financial judgments rendered by the Board of Code
Compliance, or ultimately by the Board of Trustees, shall be collected as assessments;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that amendment of the existing
procedures for processing cases of alleged violations of the Governing Documents is
appropriate at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby amends
the previous Administrative Resolution No. 4, Procedures for Processing Cases of Alleged Violations of the Governing Documents and hereby adopts in its place this new
Administrative Resolution No. 4, Due Process Enforcement Procedures for Addressing
Alleged Violations of the Governing Documents. This new Administrative Resolution
No. 4 shall supercede and replace the prior Resolution from the effective date hereof.
I. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
A.All actions of the Board of Code Compliance taken under this ADMINISTRATIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 4 shall require a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of
Code Compliance. A quorum of the Board of Code Compliance shall exist where at
least half of the members of the Board of Code Compliance are present.
B.Identification of Potential Violation. It shall be the responsibility of the Board of
Code Compliance to identify potential violations of the Governing Documents and/
or to receive information from other sources which identify potential violations of
the Governing Documents. There are numerous methods in which potential violations of the Governing Documents may be identified and brought to the attention
of the Board of Code Compliance for action. Such methods include the following:
1. The Board of Code Compliance or the members thereof, through visual inspections or through any other means, may observe or otherwise identify potential
violations of the Governing Documents.
2. The Community Management Staff may bring to the attention of the Board of
Code Compliance potential violations of the Governing Documents that have
been observed or otherwise identified.
3. The Kentlands Historical Trust may advise the Board of Code Compliance
of potential violations of the Governing Documents, including, but not limited to, failures on the part of Titleholders to comply with the requirements of
Administrative Resolution No. 2 and/or Equity Resolution No. 1.
4. The Board of Trustees or the President of the Assembly may bring to the
attention of the Board of Code Compliance potential violations of the
Governing Documents that have been observed or otherwise identified.
5. Any Titleholder or Citizen may submit a complaint to the Community
Management Staff or the Board of Code Compliance regarding a potential
violation of the Governing Documents.
C.Determination of Alleged Violation. Upon identification of a potential violation
of the Governing Documents, the Board of Code Compliance shall determine
if the potential violation identified may amount to a violation of the Governing
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Chairman: AR-3
Specifically, this resolutions empowers
the KCA (through the BOCC process)
to charge citizens for their non-compliance and potentially refuse to pick up
someone’s trash who has not secured it
properly. As I just mentioned, violations
of the resolution (like all others) are
subject to due process under the BOCC
guidelines. The Board is not empowering
our trash company to simply go through
the community and decide on their
own whose trash they will or will not
pick up.
Why did the BOT feel the need to
update this resolution? As many of you
have voiced, the previous version of the
resolution has served this community
well for a number of years. However,
the behavior of many of our citizens has
changed. We have a number of citizens
who simply refuse to secure their trash
appropriately. The KCA leadership has
written about it in the Town Crier and the
Express and behavior has not changed.
The changes to AR-3 are intended to give
the KCA the ability to more adequately
enforce violations of our trash ordinance.
AR-11 (The Parking Resolution)
The Board passed the changes to AR-11
by a 5–0 vote. As discussed with AR-3,
the previous language of AR-11 has
served this community well for many
years. But over the past year, several
issues have developed…
We have citizens who have decided that
they or their visitors are entitled to park
in the mews instead of their garages
or city streets. Citizens have made us
aware of incidents where they have not
been able to pass through the mew, or
even been blocked into their garage by
those who are illegally parked.
We have other citizens and contractors
who are using the community to park
their commercial vehicles illegally. Commercial vehicles, RV’s, passenger vans,
and boats are not allowed to be stored
in the community overnight except in
a garage.
Just like AR-3, these policies have been
a part of the Kentlands since 1994. What
the Board passed in updating AR-11 are
changes to the enforcement of these
rules.
Under the previous enforcement policy
for AR-11, for every incident of illegal
parking, the KCA would post a letter on
the illegally parked vehicle, and that vehicle would have 24 hours to move or be
towed. What some residents have started
to do is park their vehicle illegally, move
it when the letter appears to another
illegal location. Then when the KCA
JUNE 2016 n www.kentlandsusa.com staff posts another letter on the vehicle,
they move it again within the 24 hour
window. This whack-a-mole proceeds
over and over.
Kentlands Day
The KCA Board has heard your
complaints regarding the level of service from the current trash company.
The Board has authorized the community manager to obtain quotes from other
vendors and the BOT will discuss and
vote on a new contract in June.
Criswell Chevrolet, a Gaithersburg car
dealer, is another founding member of
Kentlands Day and hasn’t missed a year.
“We support our community,” said
Grant Barmby, director of marketing for
Criswell. The dealer arranged a display of
unique cars including stock and modified
vehicles, representing each decade since
1940. “We invite local car clubs to participate and owners drop by throughout
the day with their cars for people to see,”
Barmby explained. Criswell also sponsors the Gaithersburg Corvette Club and
is the third largest Corvette dealer in the
country. “We are community-focused,
and events like Kentlands Day provide
an opportunity for us to connect with our
community.”
Changes to
Administrative Resolution #4
Service Organizations
Under the new resolution, the KCA is
now empowered to also use BOCC due
process to charge a resident for parking
violations. This streamlines the process in an effort to enhance the level of
compliance around the community.
New Trash Company For the
Kentlands (excluding condo associations)
AR-4 is the resolution that lays out the
Due Process for the Board of Code Compliance. The BOCC and the KCA lawyer
have suggested several changes to this
document summarized on page 7.
Final Thoughts
Linda Hanson, president of the Rotary
Club of Gaithersburg talked about the
Flags for Our Heroes program. “Our
goal is to fly 750 flags at Bohrer Park on
Memorial Day,” said Hanson. Visitors to
the booth could honor a hero by contributing toward a medallion that would be
placed on the flags. Rotary Club also supports Kentlands Oktoberfest, according
to Hanson, as well as Character Counts
in elementary schools, interact in high
schools and Rotaracts in colleges.
The KCA Board of Trustees and KCA
Board of Code Compliance do not ever
desire to levy charges on other Titleholders. The KCA BOT is charged with
protecting and upholding our community standards through the BOCC, KHT,
CMC staff and other vehicles. Charges
are a last resort to help encourage compliance to our community standards.
There were accusations at the Board
meeting that the new resolutions would
encourage the KCA leadership and
CMC staff to be driven to charge people at whim and as much as possible.
There is nothing that could be farther
from the truth. We have a $2M annual
budget. Any money collected for violations of the Kentlands Code amounts
to a small fraction of 1% of the annual
budget.
The Quince Orchard High School
Boosters Club sponsored two booths,
one managed by students in the Quince
Orchard Color Guard that offered a bake
sale, and the other managed by parents in
the Booster Club who were hosting a plant
sale. “We raise money to support activities,” said Cindy Cresser, president of the
Booster Club. “We purchased the plants
for the booth at a discount from Potomac
Garden Center, and they would take back
any we don’t sell.” These volunteers have
raised $77,000 so far this year. “The funds
support the TV studio, Chrome books
for students, scanners, instrument cases
for the band, and other needs,” Cresser
described. The Boosters have a webpage
at www.QOHSboosters.com and are on
Facebook.
The new AR-4 resolution was published
in the Express email blast to the community. The Board will discuss the
changes to AR-4 and vote on the
updated document on June 22 at
7:30pm.
The Kentlands Board of Trustees is
committed to seeing that the next 25
years is as great as the past 25 years
have been. To do that, sometimes
legislation that has served the community well has to be updated to address
issues that we are dealing with today
and envision into the future.
Retailers and Merchants
“This is great,” affirmed Julio Florez, of
Budget Blinds. “I plan to be here every
year,” he continued. “I have so many
leads.” Representatives from Tipo’s Toy
Box agreed. “We have been here for
three years, every year since we opened
the store in the Kentlands,” stated
Denise. Store owners Sandi and Lew
Tipograph are fourth generation retailers.
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Chris Campbell n
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The Tipo’s booth was covered with
crayons, craft supplies and other media.
“Well, we cater to kids so our booth
reflects our focus on arts and crafts,”
explained Denise, and Sandi is a former
teacher.
Herrick Hartman, a senior at Quince
Orchard High and a part-time employee
at Paragon Theatres, worked the Paragon
booth. “We all love Kentlands Day and
working at the movie theatres,” said
Hartman. “After the theatre closes on
weekends, we can play XBox and Play
Station on the big screens. It’s so amazing compared to playing on our own
equipment at home.”
“Kentlands Day is a great community
event,” shared Chris Gault of Fleet Feet.
“We’ve participated for five years, and
we’re glad to be part of this community.”
In addition to selling athletic shoes and
clothing, Fleet Feet hosts a run/walk club
and training classes with coaches for residents and other community members. “It
really makes a difference when you can
exercise and train with others right in
your own community,” added a customer
and class participant.
Realtors and Related Services
Elaine Koch has been a realtor for 25
years and a resident of the Kentlands since
1998. “We like to participate whenever
we can in community events. We always
receive a lot of interest from both buyers
and sellers.” Koch also said she thought
Kentlands Day was as good for children
as for the adults. “It’s great for kids to
have fun in their own neighborhood.” The
many bounce features and amusement
park rides supported her observation. The
Gaithersburg Fire Department hook and
ladder truck was surrounded by families
of children who were able to climb up
and take turns on the large truck, added
by department staff.
Todd Sheinin of New America Financial
was in his second year of participating in
Kentlands Day. “We work a lot with realtors who work in the Kentlands,” Sheinin
explained. A former Kentlands resident,
Sheinin shared that it always felt good to
participate in Kentlands events.
“If you buy or sell a house with me,”
smiled Mike Aubrey, “you get a really big
balloon.” He wasn’t kidding. “Everybody
loves our balloons.” Aubrey, a Kentlands
resident and realtor, has participated every year in Kentlands Day since it started,
and 15 years in Oktoberfest. “You have to
love the neighborhood. Kentlands Day is
such a fun way to be involved.”
a complaint by another Titleholder or Citizen, such party shall be allowed to
present evidence at this time. If the basis for the alleged violation is information
provided or discovered by the Kentlands Historical Trust, the Community Management Staff, the Board of Trustees, the President or the Board of Code Compliance, designated representatives of such party shall be allowed to present
evidence at this time. Upon completion of the evidence presented by the party
alleging the violation, the Titleholder(s) alleged to be in violation or have committed a violation shall be allowed to present his or her evidence in response.
5. Each party shall have the right to do the following, but may waive any or all of
these rights:
a. Make an opening statement;
b. Introduce evidence, testimony and witnesses;
c. Cross-examine opposing witnesses;
d. Rebut evidence and testimony; and
e. Make a closing statement.
6. The Board of Code Compliance members in attendance at the hearing shall
be allowed to ask questions of any party or witness present to the extent it is
deemed necessary and appropriate to his or her consideration of the facts and
arguments involved in the case.
7. Upon the conclusion of all of the evidence presented, the members of the
Board of Code Compliance present at the hearing shall deliberate. Time permitting, such deliberation may take place immediately following the hearing
or at any time agreed upon by such members within ten (10) days thereafter in
order to reach a decision on the matter. If a violation is found to exist or have
occurred, during such deliberations, the Board of Code Compliance shall also
determine the appropriate penalties or sanctions that shall be imposed.
8. Written Notice of the Hearing Decision of the Board of Code Compliance shall
be submitted to the Titleholder(s) involved within fifteen (15) days of the date
of the completion of the hearing. If a violation was found to exist or have occurred, the Notice of Hearing Decision shall include an explanation of the
penalties or sanctions imposed. The Board of Code Compliance may delegate
the sending of the Notice of Alleged Violation to the Community Management
Staff.
9. Notice of the Hearing Decision shall be sent to the Titleholder(s) in the
following manner:
b. If a violation was found to exist or have occurred and the violating party is
a tenant, a copy of the decision of the Board of Code Compliance shall be
sent to the Titleholder of the Living Unit leased by such tenant..
c.Copies of the decision of the Board of Code Compliance shall be
maintained in the Assembly files by the Community Management Staff, and
a copy may be sent to the Community Attorney for the Assembly at the
discretion of the Board of Trustees or the Community Management Staff.
H.Penalties and Sanctions
1. Notwithstanding any of the procedures outlined herein, the Community Management Staff and/or the Board of Code Compliance may temporarily suspend
the right of a Titleholder(s) and/or Citizen(s) to use any facility which is part
of the community property for a period not to exceed ten (10) days if such
Titleholder(s) or Citizen(s) use of the facility is in violation of the Governing
Documents and there is reasonable belief that such violation may endanger
life, limb, or property of the Community, and an oral request to cease or correct
the violation has not been heeded. Notice of any such immediate suspension
of the right to use a facility shall be provided in writing to the Titleholder. In addition, promptly thereafter, the Board of Code Compliance shall proceed with
the procedures outlined in this Resolution No. 4.
2. If, after the hearing, the Board of Code Compliance renders a judgment that
a violation exists or occurred, the Board of Code Compliance shall determine
the applicable penalty or sanction for such violation. The penalties or sanctions
that may be imposed include the following:
a. To the extent the violation caused financial damages to the Assembly, such
financial damages, including legal fees incurred, increased insurance cost
and administrative costs may be assessed against the violating Titleholder(s)
and such amounts shall be collectible in the same manner as assessments
pursuant to the Community Charter, as amended.
b. Charges may be assessed against the Titleholder(s). The charges for any
one (1) non-continuing violation shall not exceed $300.00 and shall be
Administrative Resolution No. 4
4. Nothing herein shall preclude the Board of Code Compliance from sending
warning notices before proceeding with the Notice of Violation, if determined
appropriate. However, warning notices shall not be required.
E. Notice of Hearing. If after receipt of the Notice of Alleged Violation, the Titleholder(s)
fails to comply with the required action, the Board of Code Compliance shall proceed with a Notice of Hearing. The Board of Code Compliance may delegate the
sending of the Notice of Alleged Violation to the Community Management Staff.
The Notice of Hearing shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The Notice of Hearing shall schedule a hearing on the alleged violation and
shall state the date, time and place of the hearing.
2. The Notice of Hearing shall state the nature of the violation alleged and shall
identify the provision(s) of the Governing Documents that is (are) alleged to
have been violated.
3. The Notice of Hearing shall be sent to the Titleholder(s) involved in the
following manner:
b. Failure on the part of the Titleholder(s) involved to pick up certified mail or
failure on the part of such Titleholder(s) to notify the Assembly of a changed
address shall be no excuse or defense.
4. The Notice of Hearing shall advise the Titleholder(s) that he or she may be
present at the hearing, may be represented by legal counsel at the hearing, may
present any relevant evidence, including witnesses, may request the production of relevant and non-privileged books and records of the Board of Code
Compliance and the Assembly and will be given an opportunity to examine
and cross-examine witnesses. Production of books and records which are privileged from disclosure or are otherwise privileged or confidential based upon
the Governing Documents or applicable law shall not be required. The Notice
of Hearing shall also advise the Titleholder(s) that he or she is not required to be
present at the hearing but that a judgment may be entered in his or her absence,
which may include the imposition of various penalties or sanctions, including
but not limited to, the assessment of charges and/or the suspension of rights to
use the common property and facilities if a violation is found to exist or have
occurred.
5. Copies of the Hearing Notice shall be maintained in the Assembly files by the
Community Management Staff, and a copy may be sent to the Community
Attorney for the Assembly at the discretion of the Board of Trustees or the
Community Management Staff.
F. Hearing Schedule
1. The hearing shall be scheduled no sooner than ten (10) days from the date of
the Notice of Hearing.
2. If the Titleholder(s) can promptly show good cause as to why he or she
cannot attend the hearing on the scheduled date and indicates time and dates
on which he or she would be available, or if the Board of Code Compliance,
at its discretion, determines to extend the hearing date, the Board of Code
Compliance may reschedule the hearing and issue a new Notice of Hearing.
G.Hearing
1. Hearings shall be held before at least a quorum of the members of the Board of
Code Compliance. A majority of the quorum shall be required for any decision
or judgment.
2. The Chair of the Board of Code Compliance shall preside at the hearing. If the
Chair is not present, the quorum of the Board of Code Compliance present at
the hearing shall select one of its members to serve as hearing officer. At the
beginning of the hearing, the hearing officer shall explain the rules and procedures by which the hearing is to be conducted. The Board of Code Compliance
shall determine the manner in which the hearing will be conducted, so long as
the rights set forth in this Resolution are protected. Technical legal rules regarding evidence and procedure shall not be required and generally, any relevant
evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible
persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs.
3. It is not required that the Titleholder(s) be in attendance at the hearing. At the
request of the Titleholder(s) or any witness, the Board of Code Compliance
may decide to hold the hearing in closed session, subject to the provisions or
limitations of applicable law.
4. The procedure of the hearing shall be that the party alleging the violation shall
be allowed to present evidence first. If the basis for the alleged violation is
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Jennifer Baker loves the Beach!
2016
Yet, upon graduation from Quince Orchard High
she is headed to Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Jennifer will tell you that the one thing she cannot
head to college without is… her flip-flops! We burst
out laughing. Not a lot of sand in the Waco area.
So, why Baylor? Jennifer explains that this is a
faith-based university, that they offer a strong education major program, and that she has always imagined herself in Texas—her father’s home state. It’s a
great fit for her. She plans to major in elementary
education and will reside in the living-learning
dormitory for all education majors.
Her favorite qualities about Quince Orchard? Its school spirit—the student body’s
Red Army. Jennifer says she played volley ball for three years and attended nearly all
sporting events with the cheering Red Army. Also, she says, Quince Orchard has an
inclusive quality; everyone looks out for each other. But her favorite classes include
By Tamar Rhode
Ashley McDanald (Megan’s sister—below)
Ashley will be graduating with her Quince Orchard
High class on June 1. On that date she will have
attained nearly straight A’s, if not all, completed five
or six AP courses, participated in field hockey each
fall semester and lacrosse each spring, and spent
senior year volunteering at Shady Grove Hospital’s
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
By graduation, she will have also decided on her
college—Duquesne University, her major—nursing,
met her college roommate, and accepted a summer
position at a pediatric office in Rockville.
Ashley chose Duquesne because they offer a great
nursing program and are affiliated with local hospitals, providing opportunities to
go on rounds with doctors and observe surgeries. They also offered her a fine merit
scholarship.
Ashley is an achiever. So is her twin sister, Megan, who will be attending Virginia Tech.
Daniel Dropik is off to Chicago
Megan McDanald (Ashley’s sister—above)
Who among us knew at age 18 where we wanted
to be, what we wanted to be doing in 5–10 years?
Daniel, a Quince Orchard High School graduate,
knows precisely. He came across it quite naturally
and it’s not a far-fetched, become a rock star goal.
He seeks a degree, and a future, in cinematography.
Megan McDanald is the only female from Quince
Orchard to be attending Virginia Tech. She intends to
major in hospitality, a division of the school’s Pamplin
School of Business. Her minor will most likely be
International Business but she has a special love, and
talent, for writing and editing.
Daniel tells how his photography teacher, with
whom he studied all 4 years at Quince Orchard, has
encouraged and guided his love for photography. She
has ‘put him in the right direction’, praised his work,
taught him an art form known as reticulating, where
the photographer is actually drawing onto the film.
Hospitality is not a far cry from the cruise director
job she dreamed of as a young girl. She anticipates
becoming an event planner for an entertainment
company or resort but does not discount pursuing
editing in some capacity. At Quince Orchard she is
one of three Editors-in-Chief. She started off on the
school newspaper but was pulled out by a teacher to join the year book staff, TRACKS.
As an editor she oversees spreads—sports, homecoming, talent show stories, and the
like. She also writes some of these herself.
So, thanks to Ms. Messenger, Daniel is headed to Columbia College in Chicago where
he will major in Cinematography. Daniel was not told about this school, nor does he
know anyone else attending. He discovered it on his own. When searching for schools
in Maryland and closer to home that would satiate his photography appetite, he found
none that specifically offered this major. All deadlines had passed but this school
Megan is glad that Christian McCann is also attending Virginia Tech so that she will
know someone from home. Along with Christian, Megan ran cross country and track
Brotherly Love… Christian McCann
It’s Forensics For Him… Noah Whelan
You would think a younger sibling would be
disinclined to attend the same college as an older
one, especially a younger brother to an older brother.
But after narrowing down his decision to Perdue
University and Virginia Tech, Christian McCann
chose Virginia Tech where his older—and only other
sibling—is enrolled.
You may already know Noah from the front desk
at the Clubhouse. Once you meet him, you don’t
forget him. He’s cool, he’s genuine, and he’s ready to
graduate.
Virginia Tech won him over because Christian loves
the atmosphere, everyone seems to love being there,
he says, and there is a strong sense of community.
Community is important to Christian. This summer he
will be lifeguarding at our own Kentlands swimming
pool for the third consecutive year. He has also run the Kentlands 5K several times.
An active member of Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, Christian finds time to be
involved with their youth group. Last summer he traveled to Guatemala on a church
mission and spent a week laying housing foundation and another week with a kids’
camp. At Quince Orchard High, Christian ran track and cross country. He comes from a
Noah Whelan is graduating from Quince Orchard
High School after several years of Spanish, a few
years with a make-shift band of musical friends, and
a deep interest in forensic science. A friend of the
family’s works in a ballistics lab and hearing about
what he does sparked Noah’s interest at an early age.
He plans to attend Towson State University which
offers the best forensics program among the colleges
Noah considered, including Temple, Pitt, and WVU. Noah is excited to launch this
career and has already applied for an internship with the Montgomery County police
department to get started.
With only one younger brother, Noah seems particularly close to his parents, though
his first response when asked what he looks forward to about attending college was,
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Easing in to Summer at Arts on the Green Summer at Arts on the Green means many week-long summer camps at Arts Barn,
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In June, that special event is Happy Feet Family Dance at Kentlands Mansion.
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Presented by Damascus Theatre Company
June 10-26 • Tickets: $22, $12 (14 & under) • Arts Barn
The Drowsy Chaperone pays tribute to the Jazz-age shows of the 1920’s and the power
those shows had to transport us into a dazzling fantasy and lift our spirits in times of
sadness. When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come
to life in delightful song and dance. The Drowsy Chaperone won five Tony Awards,
including Best Book and Best Original Score, when it premiered on Broadway in
2006. Arts Barn has a long and successful history of partnering with Damascus Theatre
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(The Musical!) last fall. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Summer Camps
Week-long summer arts camps are filling up, but there are still some opportunities to
get in on making great memories and spending time with friends! Full weeks of camp
start on June 27 and change weekly through August 19. We have short camp sessions
June 22–24 and July 5–8. Information is at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
Here’s a visual arts camp you may not have thought of: photography. And not just any
photography, but sports photography! Instructor Phil Fabrizio brings a wealth of experience and skill to what can be a fulfilling hobby—one that places the photographer
right in the middle of the action. There is a really cool photo of Katy Ledecky on the
home page of his website,www.photoloaf.com.
Art Workshops
June’s “Tea Time Art Party” for ages 12 and up falls on Father’s Day, June 19, and is
appropriately titled “Celebrating Dad.” Artist and Arts Barn instructor Firouzeh Sadeghi
will lead the festivities and help participants create a
lovely water color painting for Dad. Or Dad can come
and create a water color for himself!
There are TWO “Wine and Art Parties” in June. On June
17, artist and Arts Barn instructor Natalya Parris leads
a workshop called “Acrylic Painting: Georges Seurat.”
Let’s raise a glass and toast Pointillism! On June 24,
the tone is a little different as the workshop is “Wine
& Improv” with Stephanie Phelan. No doubt the glass
of wine will make all of the ad-libbing that much
funnier. All are welcome; no experience needed for
this evening of laughs!
Jewels of the painting of
flowers, by Donna Baron
In the Gallery
Arts Barn
Through June 27: Jewels of the Earth.
Donna Baron (Acrylics), Mark Benson
Reeder (Photography), Arts Entwine
(Silver).
Kentlands Mansion
Starting June 17: The Seven Palettes (Oil
Paintings). Please come to the free artist
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What Happens Before the Curtain Rises?
Public Service
Planning starts with City of Gaithersburg staff who work on many events, including Arts
on the Green. The City provides scheduling, marketing, facilities and other resources
for its performing arts productions. The City also engages a private theatrical group or
artist for each production. These public-private partnerships produce high quality productions at neighborhood prices. City staff members, including Laura Andruski who
is the Theatre Coordinator for the Arts Barn, are also available during non-traditional
work hours. The Arts Barn was open and staffed several evenings before the opening of
The Foreigner, for example, so that production staff could install the set, program the
lighting, and of course, run rehearsals, all of which required after-hours work well into
the evening because most of the production crew and cast work day jobs.
As the set was in production, actor Van
Eck explained that the cast worked approximately three hours a day, four days
a week over seven weeks to prepare
their parts. “We picked The Foreigner,”
said Bayewitz, “because it is very funny, it was something we could do, and
our actors wanted to play those parts.”
Bayewitz also noted the importance of
interesting characters in a play. “We
get very enthusiastic actors, and therefore, the sense of character drives our
plays.” And The Foreigner had plenty of
characters, literally and figuratively.
The furnishings and props
are almost complete.
Bruce Hirsch, director of The Foreigner produced by Sandy Spring Theatre Group (SSTG),
explained, “Everyone is a volunteer. We have about 25 people, including cast members, lighting, sound, props, and set construction.” SSTG has been operating continuously since 1949, and Hirsch has been volunteering with this company for six years, but
13 years total among all theater companies he supported.
Lighting designer Joe Connor is a founding member of
SSTG. Sonia Okun in props has volunteered 12 years, cast
member John David van Eck seven years, and Mollybeth
Rushfield, Joey Rushfield, and Mark Ludder in set design
and construction are in their second production.
Mara Bayewitz, vice
president of SSTG.
“Getting cast is one thing,” said Mara Bayewitz, SSTG
vice president, “but getting crew is very difficult. We are
pleased with the number of people who are volunteering
their time and skills. They are all doing this outside their
regular work hours.”
The set design alone required weeks of work. Kentlands neighbors participated in the
set construction and other Kentlands residents loaned their garages so crew members
could work on and store components of the set nearby the Arts Barn. The rainy weather
slowed construction and painting, which took longer to dry.
Cast member Dave Scheele (on L)
tries to instruct the foreigner,
played by John David Van Eck.
Cast members Becky Bratt
and Paul Noga discuss the
foreigner, among other topics.
Community Theater
The Association of Community Theater (AACT) informs us that amateur productions
in this country were established as early as the Colonial period and the Revolutionary
War. In 1877, the Footlight Club in Jamaica Plains, MA was established and is the oldest continuously producing community theatre in the U.S. AACT states, “Community
theater occupies a peculiarly important position in the American theater picture...
It engages more people in theatrical activity, albeit part-time, than all the rest of the
American theatre put together, including schools and colleges.”
Upcoming Shows
Arts on the Green has several productions planned for the Arts Barn, including the
Drowsy Chaperone, Grease and Nine. As part of Arts on the Green, the Kentlands
Mansion offers Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater several times a year.
The Drowsy Chaperone: June 10–26, 2016. When a die-hard theatre fan plays his
favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Winner
of 5 Tony Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical.
$22 / $12 Youth (14 and under).
Mark Ludder designed and constructed
the set with a volunteer crew.
Mollybeth Rushfield and son
Joey Rushfield painted the set.
Grease: July 15–17 & 20–23, 2016. Welcome to Rydell High, where the T-Birds and
Pink Ladies rule the school. Danny, a tough guy, and Sandy, a good girl, find true love
one summer at the beach. But is Danny ready to sacrifice his reputation, and can
Sandy be happy with a greaser gang leader? Recommended for ages 14 & up. $22/$18
(students 15–22 with student ID) / $12 (youth 14 & under).
Nine: August 5–7 & 11–13, 2016. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director
Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone.
Recommended for ages 15 & up. $22 / $18 (students 15–22 with student ID).
The large set had to be transported from
garages to the Arts Barn by rental truck.
The crew included (from L to R) Mark
Ludder, Joey, Molly and Ben Rushfield,
and John Reece, producer of the show.
Kentlands Town Crier Photo by Joey Rushfield
Photos by Karen Norris
For More Information
Tickets may be purchased from the box office at the Arts Barn at 301.258.6394 or
online at http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/theater-at-the-arts-barn. Email
inquiries may be sent to [email protected].
Once the set was moved to the
Arts Barn, the props crew began their
contributions to the project.
Kentlands Mansion performance inquiries may be forwarded to kentlands@
gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6425.
To learn more about SSTG, go to http://sandyspringtheatregroup.org. n
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Photos by Joey Rushfield
Volunteers
Congrats
Daniel says his only concerns about going to college are being separated from his
friends, though he knows he’ll meet others, and the distance of the college. But, he
rationalizes, this school is the best program available other than those in Los Angeles.
Overall, he is excited to be going to Chicago, to have an opportunity to meet others in
his major. The campus offers some cool things, too, like a jazz club and a planetarium.
High School Graduates!
Speaking of friends, Daniel played in a band early on at QO with Noah Whelan,
mentioned below.
Jennifer Baker…
(though not limited to!) Quest, a class with stringent admission requirements, and
Micro Economics. Quest, reminiscent of POTC (Problems of the Twentieth Century)
for those of you ‘older’ MCPS graduates, is a discussion focused forum where students
and teacher address government, political, and a variety of other societal issues. As
for Micro-Economics, Jennifer enrolled in this class originally just to fill her schedule
but has gained great appreciation for its practical application. Thank you, Mr. Buffum.
Jennifer’s preparedness for college is easily observed. She held an internship for the
pre-K class at Maryville Elementary School in Rockville, and was also deeply involved
with Best Buddies at Q.O., a world-wide program that helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities integrate into their school’s academic and social
environment. As the Friendship Monitor, Jennifer met with these students and other
mentors once a month at QO, helping make sure they find friends and are actively
involved in school activities. Also once a month, they got together for fun outside of
school—bowling or their annual 5K.
Other indicators of school preparedness—Jennifer has traveled and even looks forward
to studying abroad while at Baylor. Her travels include a Girl Scout trip to London and
Iceland. She has done her own laundry since middle school and cooks!
An answer to the question what helped her get in to the school, Jennifer explains that
Baylor University’s application was unique. They do not use the ‘common ap’, the
common application used by hundreds of colleges and universities to review student
qualifications for admissions. She said she believes that one of the keys to her own
admission was answering the University questions thoroughly and honestly. She adds
that though not mandatory, she completed all portions of the application.
Jennifer offers practical advice to future high school graduates going through the
college search—do not apply to more than (4) schools! She encourages prior research
and a school visit before applying. Though Baylor was not necessarily the most competitive on her wish list, she says it is the best place for her; she knows she will fit in.
And fitting in is important to her. Though she knows she will, when she thinks about
moving on she wonders where that fit will be- with what groups, what interests. She
is excited to find that out and to ‘acquire the tools necessary to be a teacher’, a dream
she’s had since age five when she just played at being a teacher. Jennifer confirms that
she is an older child. Her brother, Jackson, only 13, will have a lot of attention, she
says, once she is gone. How perceptive of her. Yes, Jennifer Baker is ready for Baylor.
Daniel Dropik…
has rolling admission. He visited campus at the end of March, only his second time
in Chicago.
Unlike most Montgomery County students, Daniel says he did not think much about
college until senior year. He did not want to commit to a favorite subject or ‘major’,
only to find he no longer liked it. He kept his options open. That seems to have served
him well.
Daniel says most of his friends are headed to College Park, a few to UMBC. His
girlfriend is going to the University of Colorado, Boulder, and both are cool with heading in different directions. He has even decided that his minor will be Environmental
Science, both because he loves the subject, and because he would love to land a
career with National Geographic, BBC Earth, or any other organization where making
nature videos would be his job.
Christian McCann…
family of runners, including his mother and his brother who also ran cross country
at QO.
Christian attributes his love for physics to the physics teacher with whom he has
studied for two years, Mr. Boetcher, and whom Christian calls engaging. AP Physics
is just one of eight AP classes Christian will have taken, another favorite class being
AP Calculus with Mr. Jernigan whom he also holds in high regard. AP Calculus—
sure, everyone’s favorite class.
So it is no surprise that Christian plans an engineering major, perhaps mechanical, and
is considering a minor in business in which he expresses great interest. He has not yet
learned of his dorm or roommate assignment, but one thing he does know—he is excited to go to Virginia Tech. His brother, Bryan, is also glad about Christian’s decision.
Christian says that a part of him did consider the value in going to a different school
than his brother, having his own unique college experience. But Virginia Tech offers
everything he seeks in a college; his brother’s presence—just a bonus.
Megan McDanald…
all four years at QO, and even at Lakelands Park Middle School.
Megan’s voice drops a bit when asked how she feels about attending a different school
than Ashley, her twin sister. She will be sad she says; they have not spent a lot of time
apart. They share interests in sports, friends, everything. Ashley answered the question
the same way. Megan acknowledges that this will be a new chapter in her life but says
Ashley is the one person she has always known to be there for her. Thanks to social
media, the effects of separation will be minimal.
Noah Whelan…
‘Going away’. Well, of course. His father, an IT Director at a law firm, and his mother,
a medical technologist at Montgomery General Hospital, have always encouraged his
independence. Noah explains they are not ‘helicopter parents’, that he started riding
his bike to Starbucks (here in the Kentlands) at a young age and now drives their third
car. More than any teacher or guidance counselor, he says it was his parents who
guided him through high school. Nice.
He does not anticipate bringing a car to campus first year, where he will be rooming
with his best friend from Quince Orchard. We talked about the proximity of Towson.
Noah cannot imagine going to a far away college where coming home requires booking air travel. But, he says, Towson is just far enough. Also, more of his friends are
going to Towson than any other local school. University of Maryland? ‘13th grade’, he
says, relaying the common reference that College Park is just a continuation of high
school in terms of class constituency. They also did not offer his major.
Noah’s only concern about his academic future is adjusting to the increased class
size, finding opportunity to speak with a professor when necessary. True, this might
be an adjustment, but Noah seems to have just what it takes to excel at adapting.
Before he goes off, stop by the Clubhouse where he’ll be employed again this summer,
and say ‘hi’. n
In addition to being confident and eager about his major, Daniel anticipates
participating in a program which enables students to study cinematography at UCLA.
I wonder if it ever occurred to Daniel not to attend college? He said seeing the expense
did give him cause for concern. Though his parents are covering the costs, being the
responsible person he is, he was still mindful of the financial sacrifice involved. Daniel
says that a majority of the graduates seem to be going on to college; no one he knows
is not going. We agree this is no-doubt a function of being a product of Montgomery
County schools, some of the best in the nation. In point of fact, Daniel says he took
5 AP exams, while his cousins in Pittsburgh indicated that taking any AP classes was
a rare occurrence.
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Second Annual “Kentlands Under the Lights”
Community Dinner Planned for June 18
The American Center for Puccini Studies
presents
FIRST MONDAYS
Last summer’s community dinner was such a huge success with over 3000 people
attending, it is only fitting that a second “Kentlands Under the Lights” community
dinner is in order for this summer’s kick-off. As part of the Kentland’s ongoing 25th
anniversary celebration, last year’s first community dinner was developed as one more
way for neighbors and friends to come together while enjoying a bite to eat, a drink and
some entertainment in the Kentlands Market Square.
A Cultural Collective Concert
Series
The Kentlands Mansion
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In the city of Siena, Italy, each year the town residents gather under hundreds of
glowing lights to share delicious cooking, engage in lively conversation and connect
together… as neighbors and friends. This special tradition was the inspiration for our
very own community dinner. “When my wife Ailene and I saw the community celebration in Siena, Italy we thought this is the type of event that epitomizes a community like
the Kentlands,” says Silvio Renzi, Co-Chairman of the committee planning the second
annual Kentlands Under the Lights community dinner.
Monday, June 6
Will Shakespeare…Sing His Song!?
Although Shakespeare died 400 years ago, he is
more alive than ever! At his best, his works
throw us onto a larger canvas of life and connect
us with all that is joyous, grave, and constant in
the human experience. Just like Opera! While
Shakespeare was creating a new type of poetic expression in
England, the Italians were inventing Opera. The world was
immersed in a new proliferation of words and music! Tonight, let
beauty arrest you as the artists of the ACPS lift Shakespeare to
operatic proportions. And remember, if music be the food of love,
too much of a good thing is a good thing!
The planning committee is bringing this community-bonding event to the Kentlands.
Mark your calendars now to take part in an enjoyable al fresco dinner from 6–11pm
on Saturday, June 18. The event is open to neighbors of all ages. Market Square and the
surrounding streets (Market Street East and Market Street West from Center Point Way to
Main Street) will be filled with tables for diners and tents of food offerings—all covered
by a canopy of lights.
Local restaurants are invited to present their best dishes for outdoor dining. This
opportunity to showcase their business and support the community requires a $300
fee for the 10’x10’ tent at the dinner. Restaurants interested in reserving a tent for
food sales are directed to contact either John Ingrassia at 240.832.0557 or Silvio Renzi
at 240.449.7115. Last year’s restaurants were overwhelmed with demand, so come
prepared.
Monday, July 11 (NOT the First Monday!)
Cinderella by Pauline Viardot
Attendance is free. Come sample our amazing local fare and enjoy a warm summer
evening under the lights and stars with friends, family and neighbors. For added enjoyment, the Wine Harvest will offer an assortment of local beers and wines. Dining tables
will be set along the closed streets and in the Square, and local entertainers, including
the Kentlands Acoustic Jam, will circulate throughout the crowd delighting young and
old alike.
Enchanting, Ravishing, Sophisticated, and always
CHARMING, this lighthearted operatic version of
Perrault's familiar fairy tale surrounds Cinderella with a
wonderful palette of colorful characters – a bumbling
father, selfish sisters, a protective and exuberant Fairy
Godmother, and a Charming Prince who trades
identities with his Chamberlain. Told through the use of seven soloists
and a pianist, Viardot’s sumptuous score weaves soaring melodies and
voluptuous textures into an intimate fireside story. The performance
features the Emerging Artists of the ACPS and will be sung in a new
English translation by Dr. Harry N. Dunstan. Written in 1904 by one of
the world’s greatest musical geniuses, this hour long chamber opera is
sure to CHARM!
Questions about this event may be directed to John Ingrassia at 240.832.0557
or Silvio Renzi at 240.449.7115. n
From the Treasurer
The result was a net loss of $96,887 for the year to date, compared with net income
of $49,502 anticipated at this time of year in the budget.
Sources of Information, and How to Get More
Monday, August 1
All data concerning KCA came from either the monthly Financial Reports from CMC,
which interested Titleholders are welcome to review by dropping in at the KCA
offices, or our annual CPA audits. Information about other community associations
around the country came from documents downloaded from their respective websites,
particularly copies of their annual CPA audits. n
The Sweet Smoke of Transcendence
The poetry and music of Rumi
Health Organizations
Kentlands Day
Adventist Health Care provides a system of
health care services. “It’s good to be part of
the community,” said Chantez Bailey. “Our
tag line is ‘care, compassion, community,’
and Kentlands Day, as a whole represents
that.”
Rocky Banks is a franchise owner of
Pillar To Post home inspections and also
works with realtors in the Kentlands.
We live in nearby Potomac Oaks and
my kids go to Lakelands Middle School
and Quince Orchard High School.” His
daughter also works at the Kentlands
Farmers Market. “There are so many
important topics for home owners,”
said Banks. “Radon, pool safety, fireplace
safety, window replacement—there are
many home improvement tips to learn.”
Many of the booths and the volunteers
who worked them provided valuable
information for visitors.
JUNE 2016 n www.kentlandsusa.com For More Information
For a map of merchants
and merchant directory, visit
www.kentlandsmarketsqure.com.
Rumi is possibly the most widely read poet in the
world. His simplicity is his profundity. His
accessibility is his universality. Eight hundred years
ago, Jelaluddin Rumi thrust the world into a new
poetic consciousness. His poetry speaks to our
hearts, rather than our intellects; his poetry speaks of
unity rather than divisiveness; he builds friendships
and bridges; he lives in longing and is lost in love.
In an evening of ecstatic poetry and sublime music, the artists of the
ACPS will bridge the gap of time and space and envelop you in the sweet
smoke of transcendence. Come away from this concert with a new
favorite poet….What better way to spend a hot summer evening!
ALL TICKETS:
$12
More Information and Ticket Purchase at
To access the Kentlands Day
website, go to
www.kentlandsday.com
or call 301.591.3899.
PucciniAmerica.org
(seating limited to 70)
(FIRST MONDAYS is sponsored in part by a generous grant from Rosina Maciejko.)
Kentlands Day has a Facebook page. n
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foregoing limitation pertaining to exhausting administrative remedies shall not
apply to the Board of Trustees.
Administrative Resolution No. 4
collectible in the same manner as assessments pursuant to the
Community Charter, as amended. The charges for any continuing violation
shall be assessed on a daily basis until the violation is corrected. Each day
the violation continues after the judgment is entered by the Board of Code
Compliance shall be considered a new violation. The daily charge for such
continuing violations shall not exceed $10.00 and shall commence on the
date designated by the Board of Code Compliance in the Notice of Hearing
Decision. Except that, charges of a reasonable amount for trash or vehicle
parking violations, as determined by the Board of Code Compliance, shall
be assessed on a per occurrence basis. Such charges may be in addition to
the assessment of financial damages incurred by the Assembly.
c.Suspension of rights to use common properties and facilities of the
Assembly. For non-continuing violations, the suspension of such rights shall
not exceed sixty (60) days. However, for continuing violations that remain
uncorrected, the suspension of such rights may continue as long as the violation remains uncorrected. The suspension of rights may be the sole sanction or may be in addition to other sanctions that may be imposed pursuant
to this Resolution.
L. Appeal Rights and Procedures
1. Rights of Titleholder(s). Final decisions of the Board of Code Compliance may
be appealed to the Board of Trustees by the Titleholder(s) found in violation or
the party alleging the violation.
2. Notice of Appeal. The party appealing the decision of the Board of Code
Compliance must submit a written Notice of Appeal to the Board of Trustees
within ten (10) days of the date of the Notice of Hearing Decision of the Board of
Code Compliance. The Notice of Appeal shall include the following information:
a. The names and addresses of the party seeking the appeal and whether
such party was found to be the violating party or was the party alleging the
violation.
b. The date of the hearing, the violation matter at issue, the date of the
Notice of Hearing Decision by the Board of Code Compliance and a brief
statement of the decision.
c. A brief statement of the reason for the appeal.
3. The following procedures shall apply with respect to the appeal.
a. Notice of Hearing. Notice of Hearing shall be given in the same manner as
that required for the Notice of Hearing applicable to the violation hearing
held by the Board of Code Compliance (paragraph G of this Resolution),
except that it shall be given by the Board of Trustees.
b. Hearing Procedures. All of the rights and procedures applicable to the
Board of Code Compliance hearings shall apply to appeals to the Board of
Trustees. Therefore, the procedures outlined in Paragraphs G and H of this
Resolution shall be applicable to appeals.
The Following Format shall be adhered to if a Titleholder elects to Appeal a
Decision of the Board of Code Compliance to the KCA Board of Trustees:
aa)Community Management Staff notifies KCA Board of Trustees of date of
appeal and includes all relevant history in Board packet distributed to
Trustees prior to scheduled Board meeting.
bb)During the KCA Board meeting, the appeal history to be introduced by
the Board of Code Compliance.
cc)Titleholder(s) presents appeal request to KCA Board of Trustees,
including any relevant testimony, evidence or documents.
dd)Board of Code Compliance if present, to respond to Titleholder’s appeal
request with Decision of Board of Code Compliance.
ee)KCA Board of Trustees reviews appeal with discussion limited to
Titleholder’s consultant or legal representative, Board of Code Compliance, Kentlands Historical Trust or the Community Management Staff.
ff) KCA Board of Trustees votes on appeal.
gg)Full packet of appeal history information to be available for review at
Kentlands Clubhouse by Board of Code Compliance, Kentlands Historical Trust, Titleholder(s) upon request of the Community Management
Staff.
4. Effect of Decision. The Board of Trustees may modify, reverse or uphold the
decision of the Board of Code Compliance in its entirety.
5. Further Action. A Titleholder must exhaust all available remedies of the
Assembly prescribed by this Resolution before resorting to a court of law for
relief with respect to an alleged violation of the Governing Documents. The
Kentlands Town Crier II. INTERPRETATION
A.This Resolution is intended to ensure that due process is provided to Titleholders in
proceedings before the Board of Code Compliance and the Board of Trustees.
B.The Board of Code Compliance or the Board of Trustees, as applicable, may
determine the specific manner in which the provisions of this Resolution are to be
implemented, provided that due process is protected.
C.Any inadvertent omission or failure to conduct proceedings in exact conformity
with this Resolution shall not invalidate the results of such proceedings, so long as
a prudent and reasonable attempt has been made to ensure due process according
to the general steps set forth in this Resolution.
D.Certain capitalized terms used in this Resolution, unless otherwise defined
herein have the meanings specified for such terms in Appendix One to the
Kentlands Community Charter. n
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BOCC June Focus:
Gutters and Downspouts
The large quantity of recent rain prompts some attention to the importance of
gutters and downspouts. The Kentlands Board of Code Compliance Guidance
regulations require that: “Gutters and downspouts shall be securely attached to
the building and free of debris and vegetation. Missing damaged or rusting gutters
or downspouts shall be replaced or repaired.” Gutters and downspouts perform
an important function of channeling rainwater away from the foundation of the
home. If they are not maintained, water can accumulate close to the house and
leak into the foundation or basement.
Cleaning gutters is best done before heavy spring rains when leaves, limbs and
other debris may collect and cause problems. If there are a number of trees near
your home, gutters may need attention even more often to prevent buildup. Also,
periodically check to be sure all gutters and downspouts are securely attached to
the building.
Clear the gutters by removing twigs, leaves and dirt and flushing out any remaining debris. If the water doesn’t drain property through the downspout, there is
probably a clog. Remove the end of the downspout and flush with water. If this
doesn’t correct the problem you may need to use a plumbing snake. For personal
safety, hiring a professional gutter cleaning service at least once each year will
generally keep the gutters free flowing year round.
Improper gutter pitch can cause water to accumulate in certain spots in the gutters, which will also accelerate debris buildup and corrosion. If water is stationery
in the bottom of the gutter, the pitch may need to be adjusted. Stationary water
may also freeze solid during winter months, causing damage to the gutter and
possibly to the roof edge. Repair any leaks, applying gutter sealant on the joints
and paint where necessary.
Most downspouts empty onto a splash block which is designed to carry
water away from the foundation of the house. Check to be sure these are not
broken, deteriorating or pointing in the wrong direction. Downspouts that pour
water around the foundation can cause basement or crawl space moisture
problems.
Cleaning your gutters every spring and fall will help keep them working well and
will extend the life of your system and save you money on costly repairs. At some
point you may want to consider installing leaf strainers in the downspout outlets
or leaf guards over the entire gutter system if your situation is excessive.
As a general reminder, review the Visual Change Application guidelines to
determine if approval is required before making exterior changes to material,
design or color of your property. If you are not sure whether a Visual Change
Application (VCA) is required, or if you have any questions about the VCA process,
please contact Katie Mell,Assistant Manager, at [email protected]
or 301.948.2071. Visual Change Applications are available at the Clubhouse and at
KentlandsUSA.com. n
Kentlands Historical Trust: May
Minutes of the Kentlands
Historical Trust Meeting 05.04.16
Committee Members Present:
Susan Darcey, KHT Acting Chair
Ade Alli, KHT
Giulia Mason, KHT
Management/Residents/
Owners/Guests Present:
Katie Mell, Assistant Manager, CMC
Ty Hardaway, KCA Trustee
Silvio Renzi, 320 Thaxton St.
Jason Shelton, 491 Chestertown St.
Robyn Renas, 211 Briscoe St.
Ken Norris, Renewal (484 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.)
Jason Wilcox, 207 Little Quarry Rd.
Jim Snyder, 637 Kent Oaks Way
Vicki & Leo Galanko, 110 Beckwith St.
Amanda Becker, 540 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.
Michael Auer, 247 Chestertown St.
Sumedha Ghosh,106 Midtown St.
Clare Garrett, 317 Alfandre St.
Kari Conklin, 206 Chestertown St.
The meeting was called to order at
6:40pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
at the Kentlands Clubhouse.
John & Margaret Frame, #16-020
Block OO • Lot 9 • 322 Chestertown St.
Patio: Approved to install a new flagstone
paver patio in the rear of the home. Note:
It is recommended by the KHT to discuss
potential drainage concerns with your
neighboring properties.
Landscaping: Approved to install new
landscaping at the rear of the home.
Jason Shelton, #16-021
Block PP • Lot 61 • 491 Chestertown St.
Doors: Approved to replace existing front
and rear door and storm door with new
ProVia Heritage smooth finish fiberglass
doors and ProVia Deluxe storm doors.
Kari & Brian Conklin, #16-022
Block OO • Lot 15 • 206 Chestertown St.
Painting: Approved to paint the siding
“City Scape SW7067”, the foundation “Gray Matters SW7066”, the shutters, doors, and decking “Tricorn Black
SW6258”, and the trim, railings, and brick
“Bright White”.
Roof: Approved to replace the existing
cedar shake roof with DaVinci Castle Gray
Multi-Width Synthetic Slate roof. Note:
Sample of European slate to be submitted
for review by the KHT as a potential color
addition to the additional suitable materials list.
Doors: Approved to replace existing front
door with a Craftsman insulating Core
6-lite fiberglass door.
Garage Doors: Approved as a test case
to install new insta-panes and metal
hardware to the existing garage door.
Silvio Renzi, #16-023
Block KK • Lot 2 • 320 Thaxton St.
Sun Room: Approved to change exterior
sun room wall to a 14ft wide glass wall
with 5 individual panels.
JUNE 2016 n www.kentlandsusa.com Due Process Past Due for an Update?
The Board of Code Compliance (BOCC)
and the KCA lawyer have suggested
several changes to language in Administrative Resolution #4, originally drafted and approved in 1991, that lays out
the due process for the Board of Code
Compliance. To summarize:
Vicki & Leo Galanko, #16-024
Block A • Lot 27 • 110 Beckwith St.
Landscaping: Approved to install new landscaping at the rear and sides of the home.
Deck: Approved to replace existing rear
deck with Trex Transcend “gravel path”
composite decking.
Railing: Approved to replace existing rear
railings with Trex Transcend composite
railings.
The document regularly refers to
“Titleholders and Citizens”. The rest of
our founding documents specify that
the proper way to refer to those who
own properties in the Kentlands is as
Titleholders. Citizens is a term used to
describe anyone residing in the Kentlands including those who rent properties. The BOCC due process is for
Titleholders only, so this change is to
remove all references to citizens from
AR-4.
Clare Garrett, #16-025
Block YY • Lot 20 • 317 Alfandre St.
Deck: Pending approval as a variance to install new Trex Transcend deck and Azek premier railings at the rear of the home. Note:
Azek composite railings are not currently
on the approved additional material list, but
is approved as a test case. Side elevations,
pergola detail, post location and detail to be
submitted to DPZ for final approval.
Patio: Approved to install a new paver patio under the deck at the rear of the home.
AR-4 frequently refers to “Community
Manager” which would be changed to
“Community Management Staff” to improve our flexibility to deploy various
staff for BOCC functions.
Stephen & Rachel Gross, #16-026
Block G • Lot 56 • 153 Kent Oak Way
Patio: Approved to install new flagstone
patio under the existing deck at the rear
of the home.
Susan Darcey & Mike Harris, #16-027
Block H • Lot 4 • 15 Kent Gardens Circle
Door: Approved to install new “Forest
Green” Andersen 4000 Series storm door
to the front of the home.
Windows: Approved for a 6 month extension (November 4, 2016) to replace
rear and side existing windows with new
Andersen 400 Series windows.
Jason Wilcox, #16-028
Block DD • Lot 12 • 207 Little Quarry Rd.
Porch: Approved as a variance to repair
existing rear upper porch and replace with
new wood columns, new Duxxbak brown
composite flooring, new Trex transcend
railings and a new Screen EZE system.
Porch: Approved to repair existing rear
lower porch and replace with new wood
columns, new Trex Transcend composite
flooring, new Trex transcend railings, and
a new Screen EZE system.
Note: Decking to have end caps and screen
doors to be submitted to KHT. Duxxbak
composite flooring is not currently on the
approved materials list, but is approved as
a test case.
Jim & Kelly Snyder, #16-029
Block QQ • Lot 58 • 637 Kent Oaks Way
Siding/Trim:
Approved
to
replace
existing siding and trim with new Hardie Plank “Boothbay Blue” siding and
Hardie Plank “Artic White” trim.
Glen & Karen Palman, #16-030
Block QQ • Lot 40 • 411 Kent Oaks Way
Railing: Approved to install new black
wrought iron railings to the porch and
stairs at the rear of the home.
Sumedha Ghosh, #16-031
Block DD • Lot 37 • 106 Midtown St.
Painting: Approved to paint siding “Iron
All references to “fines” will be removed
and replaced by the word “charges”. In
most incidences, the document refers to
“charges and fines”. The KCA attorney
has recommended this change to better
reflect that charges are derived from the
cost of staff time and resources devoted
to enforcement and aren’t arbitrary fees.
Wording will be added to AR-4 to
address the changes in AR-3 (trash) and
AR-11 (parking) passed at the May Board
of Trustees (BOT) meeting.
Per the Community Charter, the BOT is
publishing these changes 21 days in
advance of their intent to vote on these
changes at their next regularly scheduled
board meeting on June 22, 2016. Titleholders may attend the meeting in person
to voice their opinion, or e-mail [email protected] to have your
comments included in the book for the
Board’s review the night of the meeting.
The new AR-4 has been published
online and in an Express email blast to
the community and will be published in
the print edition of the Town Crier. The
Board will discuss the changes to AR-4
and vote on the updated document
during the next scheduled meeting on
June 22 at 7:30pm. n
Ore SW7069”, Trim “Pure White SW7005”,
Front door, garage doors, and shutters “Tricorn Black SW6258”. Note: Garage doors
may be painted “Pure White” if the owner
feels “Tricorn Black” is too dark.
front concrete sidewalk with new flagstone
paver sidewalk.
Garage doors: Approved to replace existing garage doors with new White Clopay
Elegant short style garage doors.
Robyn Renas, #16-032
Block N • Lot A • 211 Briscoe St.
Roof: Approved to replace existing cedar
shake roof with new black metal standing
seam roof.
Door: Approved to replace existing front
door with new Simpson #7512 wood door.
Windows: Approved to replace existing
dormer window with new Andersen 400
series WA3842. Muntins to match existing.
Siding: Approved to replace existing
dormer siding with new white cement
shingles.
Phillip & Kathryn Hawkins, #16-034
Block PP • Lot 50 • 353 Chestertown St.
Fence: Approved to remove a section of
the existing rear white wood picket fence
next to the driveway and install a new section of white wood picket fence at the top
of the driveway. Color and style to match
existing.
Michael Auer, #16-033
Block RR • Lot 40 • 247 Chestertown St.
Siding: Approved to replace existing siding
with new “Artic White” Hardie Plank siding and new White Azek PVC Trim.
Roof: Approved to paint existing metal
roof “Software SW7074”.
Shutters: Approved to paint existing shutters “Software SW7074”.
Door: Approved to replace existing front
door and storm door with new ProVia
Legacy steel front door painted “Software
SW7074”, and new “White” ProVia full
view storm door.
windows with new Andersen 400 series.
Muntins to be installed.
Mailbox: Approved to replace existing
mailbox and post with new black metal
mailbox and metal post.
Sidewalk: Approved to replace existing
Susan Moran #16-036
Block HH • Lot 52 • 484 Tschiffely Sq. Rd.
windows with new Renewel by Andersen
windows. Color and muntins to match existing.
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Amanda Becker, #16-035
Block KK • Lot 77 • 540 Tschffely Sq. Rd.
Patio: Approved to install new “Adobe
Blend” paver patio in the rear of the home
and install gravel under the existing deck.
Joseph & Generosa Zeccardi, #16-037
Condo • 106 Booth St #12
windows with new United 4800 Series.
Window muntins to match the existing
muntins.
Dayle Butler, #16-038
Block G • Lot 71 • 215 Lake St.
Fence: Approved to have existing boxwood
landscaping in lieu of previously removed
wood picket fence.
Prepared by Katie Mell
Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm. n
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Address
Housing Type
List Price
Charles C.
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DOM
SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS
3 Arch Pl. #128.................................... Condo......................................$255,000.............................16
3 Arch Pl. #125.................................... Condo......................................$269,900.............................65
302 Ridgepoint Pl. #18......................... Condo......................................$269,900.............................22
304 Ridgepoint Pl. #12......................... Condo......................................$289,000...............................8
110 Chevy Chase St. #103................... Condo......................................$299,000.............................71
184 Kendrick Pl. #36L.......................... Condo......................................$309,900.............................15
152 Kendrick Pl. #34L.......................... Condo......................................$325,000.............................43
11 Arch Pl. #368.................................. Condo......................................$375,000.............................24
117 Bucksfield Rd................................ Condo......................................$389,999.............................67
23 Arch Pl. #472.................................. Condo......................................$399,000.............................56
125 Chevy Chase St............................. Condo......................................$399,900.............................15
458 Golden Ash Mews......................... Cottage.....................................$674,900.............................49
202 Briscoe St...................................... Single Family............................$847,000.............................46
215 Thaxton St..................................... Single Family............................$889,000...............................7
119 Little Quarry.................................. Single Family............................$949,000...............................8
226 Kent Oaks Way.............................. Single Family............................$984,900.............................15
109 Treehaven St.................................. Single Family............................$1,050,000..........................14
614 Firehouse Ln.................................. Single Family............................$1,285,000..........................67
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31 Booth St. #B55................................ Condo......................................$230,000.............................29
124 Kendrick Pl. #28............................ Condo......................................$285,000...........................158
406 Kentlands Blvd. #104.................... Condo......................................$289,900...............................8
415 Ridgepoint Pl. #14......................... Condo......................................$299,900...............................5
7 Granite Pl. #314................................ Condo......................................$302,000.............................28
7 Granite Pl. #116................................ Condo......................................$305,000.............................56
152 Kendrick Pl. #12............................ Condo......................................$324,900.............................32
102 Bucksfield Rd. #A.......................... Condo......................................$434,999.............................13
403 Ridgepoint Pl................................. Condo......................................$485,000.............................13
365 Chestertown St.............................. Townhome................................$595,000.............................21
423 Little Quarry Rd............................. Townhome................................$654,900...............................8
106 Clagett Crossing Pl........................ Single Family............................$784,900...............................3
216 Massbury St................................... Single Family............................$939,000...............................0
309 Beckwith St................................... Single Family............................$999,000.............................54
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Address
Housing Type
Orig/List Price
Sold Price
DOM
17 Granite Pl. #290...................................Condo........................ $230,000.................. $225,000 ............... 36
8 Granite Pl. #463.....................................Condo........................ $285,000.................. $287,879................ 44
3 Arch Pl. #425..........................................Condo........................ $285,000.................. 280,000.................. 37
302 Ridgepoint Pl. #38..............................Condo........................ $289,900.................. $286,000..............198
406 Kentlands Blvd. #304.........................Condo........................ $290,000.................. $280,000..............203
408 Ridgepoint Pl. #16..............................Condo........................ $299,900.................. $288,000................ 36
120 Chevy Chase St. #101........................Condo........................ $324,900.................. $315,000................ 18
164 Chevy Chase St...................................Condo........................ $385,000.................. $386,000.................. 4
123 Chevy Chase St...................................Condo........................ $399,000.................. $390,000.................. 3
178 Chevy Chase St. A..............................Condo........................ $399,900.................. $390,000.................. 3
101 Bucksfield Rd......................................Cottage....................... $595,000.................. $395,000................ 69
214 Beckwith St. .......................................Condo........................ $575,000.................. $575,000................ 21
252 Hart Mews..........................................Carriage Home........... $605,000.................. $605,000.................. 0
216 Hart Mews .........................................Carriage Home........... $619,900.................. $615,500................ 15
318 Chestertown St....................................Cottage....................... $679,900.................. $679,900................ 30
330 Hart Rd...............................................Townhome................. $699,999.................. $699,999................ 25
309 Hart Rd...............................................Townhome................. $725,000.................. $700,000................ 47
345 Little Quarry Rd..................................Single Family.............. $849,900.................. $815,000..............165
223 Thaxton St. .........................................Single Family.............. $849,999.................. $844,000................ 24
311 Thaxton St...........................................Single Family.............. $869,900.................. $869,900..............256
326 Tschiffely Square Rd...........................Single Family.............. $874,900.................. $835,000................ 89
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3 Arch Pl. #132.................................... Condo......................................$1,500...................................0
27 Booth St. #143................................ Condo......................................$2,200.................................43
16 Granite Pl. #286.............................. Condo......................................$2,200...................................8
23 Arch Pl. #472.................................. Condo......................................$2,500.................................15
345 Main St.......................................... Condo......................................$2,595.................................44
111 Chestertown St.............................. Townhome................................$2,600...............................154
305 Main St.......................................... Townhome................................$2,699.................................42
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