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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Huff Pulls Pot Spring PUD

Community members rejoice the decision to kill the expanded development plan.

Thirteen is a lucky number for Pot Spring community members. Third District Councilman Todd Huff announced Wednesday evening that a planned unit development (known as a PUD) for 29 new houses will not move forward, a decision neighbors met with overwhelming approval. Instead, the plot of land between Pot Spring and Old Bosely roads will be developed for 13 single-family homes by J. Kirby Development, LLC. Community leaders have fought against the PUD since its inception six months ago under then-Councilman Brian McIntyre. “I think the councilman [Huff] made the right decision,” said Paul Apostolo, webmaster for SavePotSpring.org, the website for the community group that fought the PUD. Huff called the meeting at Warren Elementary School a …

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

LIVE BLOG: Huff Announces PUD Project at Pot Spring is Killed

Councilman Todd Huff's announcement sparks applause from large group of community members.

7:23 p.m.—Huff is taking questions from attendees who didn't leave. Second question: What is going to happen to all of the deer meat? Huff says the meat will be processed by a Baltimore County business and given to food banks.  7:20 p.m.—Meeting is over, though Save Pot Spring community leader Paul Apostolo is taking the floor. He's thanking his neighbors for their efforts and Huff for working with their group.  "We're not against senior housing. We just want what is appropriate. ... Thank you very much," he said.  7:19p.m.—Switching gears now to deer hunting, another one of Huff's bills. Sharp shooters, only, will be allowed to hunt from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Huff cites an epidemic of overbreeding.  7:16 p.m.—"No, I am not friends to the …

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Huff Puts Community Development Plans On Hold, Awaiting Redesign

Paul Apostolo

9:52 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Go to www.SavePotSpring.Org for more details. Thank you, Councilman Huff.   more ›

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