Increasingly, constituents have been asking me for my thoughts
on the proposed Crystal Spring development in the City of Annapolis. Crystal Spring Farm is on Forest Drive, between Hilltop Road and Spa Road (see it on Google Map). While the
development is within the City, and thus under their jurisdiction, I do think
it is appropriate to share my thoughts as your County Councilmember. The
current concept plan (found here)
proposes a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), a retail shopping
center, an inn and spa, and over 100 non-age restricted townhomes.
The simplest question is whether or not I support the
current concept plan. The answer is no. In general, I think the scope of the current concept plan is too big and I question
its consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan, which can be found here
(see page 29 for detail on the Forest Drive Opportunity Area).
