North Point Peninsula Community Plan

Heritage Trail: Walking and Bike Paths that Enhance Pedestrian Mobility, Access, and Safety. The Trail May Also Align with Historic Sites and Natural Resources in the Area.

• Update 11/09: (by Fran Taylor) We have been invited by the National Park Service to serve on an advisory committee regarding suggestions for the National Star Spangled Banner Trail. The first meeting will be held in December. Any suggestions from the Community will be greatly appreciated. Please write down your thoughts and email or mail to us.

Streetscape: Traditional Streetscape Improvements and Upgrades to the Roadway (Storm Drain Systems, Pedestrian Lighting, New Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks in Selected Areas) Along North Point Road from Delmar Avenue on the North to Willow Avenue on the South.

• Update 11/09: (by Fran Taylor) To say the least, the progress on streetscape implementation is disappointing and frustrating. As reported by Mr. Ray Heil to the Council, issues such as land acquisition, storm water collection, and funding are all factors in getting this project moving. These are all aspects of the project that we have been told were resolved or near final resolution. The Bicentennial Celebration of the War of 1812 Battle of North Point is less than 5 years away. We had hoped that this project would be completed before the upcoming events. If you think that  traffic management, pedestrian safety, and a modern attractive appearance is important to the citizens of the Peninsula, please contact our County Councilman and other elected officials and ask their help in getting this project moving.

Community Boat Ramp at Oak Road: Mr. Sapperstein is committed to building his community boat ramp at Bauer’s Farm.  This is a provision that is part of his agreement with Baltimore County DEPRM on this property.  It will subsequently be a part of the agreement with the State DNR if the sale of the property comes to fruition.  We are awaiting the information from Mr. Bob Barrett, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, on the status of this project and that is the building of a boat ramp at the Oak Road Park site..

• Update 11/09: BOAT RAMP AT BAUER’S FARM - This boat ramp is still in the mix with other issues securing the sale of Bauer’s Farm.  In any case, we have been assured and believe a boat ramp is still in the picture for this sight. BOAT RAMP AT OAK ROAD - One resident of the area surrounding this boat ramp site has voiced their concern and not support of this boat ramp location.  It is felt that more input is necessary from area residents to learn of their collective support or non-support.  We would like to hold a meeting with residents of the surrounding site.  Please call Harry Wujek at 410-477-3232 if you’d like to learn more about this project at a community meeting. 

Chesapeake Avenue Drainage: Improvement to Drainage Along Residential Street.

• Update 11/09: A meeting was held on Tuesday, October 27^th, with residents who are directly impacted by this project since drainage piping would pass through easements on their properties.  Three such conditions exist on the road.  One resident has agreed to the plan, one condition involved two adjacent properties (property line) and one resident has agreed and the second resident (adjacent) is considering.  The third resident is out of town and not available until November 30.  

Community Playground at Wells / Ross Avenues: Need for Additional Playgrounds in Community.

• Update 04/09: No new information available at this time. 

Karll Trust Property: Potential Park Site (Behind Food Lion)

• Update 11/09: Loretta Anderson and Harry Wujek began a house to house canvas of the residents on Chesapeake Avenue and will also canvas residents on Main Avenue.  They are requesting support to develop this property with ball fields for community children.  The principal question being asked is, “Would you support this project if you were presented a concept plan that met with your satisfaction and addressed your concerns?”  The canvas will continue for the next few weeks with additional committee members..