Montgomery County Planning Board
Thursday, November 21, 2002, 9:30 A.M.

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  20910-3760

301-495-4600, www.montgomeryplanningboard.org

 

The following time schedule is an estimate subject to change without notice, depending on the circumstances affecting each item.  On individual agenda items, public testimony is accepted unless otherwise noted and italics indicate staff’s recommendation for Board action.  For information about meetings in progress, call (301) 495-1333.  For other information, call 301-495-4600 or the TTY (teletypewriter used by people with hearing or speech impairments) at (301) 495-1331.  The Planning Board encourages the participation of individuals with disabilities in all its programs and services.  Meeting agendas and other planning and parks information are available on the Internet – www.montgomeryplanningboard.org 

 

    Blue Agenda - Staff Recommendations

9:30 A.M.

 

GENERAL MEETING (Third Floor Conference Room, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)

 

 

 

A.     Administrative Items

 

9:45 a.m.

 

PLANNING BOARD MEETING  (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring)

 

 

 

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

Commissioners’ Reports

Directors’ Reports

Reconsideration Requests

10:00 a.m.

1.

AB 655: Abandonment of a portion of Ramsey Avenue between Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue, Silver SpringApproval with conditions.

 

*2.

Site Plan Review No. 8- 81084A – Pepsi Bottling, Parcel C, Briggs Chaney Ind. Park; I-3 Zone; 11,800 gross square feet warehouse & loading addition; 3325 Briggs Chaney Road; PA-36/Silver Spring & Vicinity - Approval with conditions.

 

3.

Board of Appeals Petition No. S-538-C (Special Exception) - Modification to the existing Aspen Hill Club, 15.97 acres; 14501 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring – Deferred from Planning Board Mtg. 9/12/02Discussion.

 

4.

Board of Appeals Petition No. S-2527 (Special Exception) – Twin Pond Farm, LLC, applicant, requests a special exception for a Wholesale Horticultural Nursery; RDT zone; 15315 Mt. Nebo Road, Poolesville – Approval with conditions.

 

5.

Board of Appeals Petition No. S-2528 (Special Exception) - Twin Pond Farm, LLC, applicant, requests a special exception for a Landscape Contractor; RDT zone; 15315 Mt. Nebo Road, Poolesville – Approval with conditions.

 

6.

Board of Appeals Petition No. S-2529 (Special Exception) Twin Pond Farm, LLC, applicant, requests a special exception for Manufacture of Mulch and Composting; RDT zone; 15315 Mt. Nebo Road, Poolesville –Approval with conditions.


12:00 P.M.

 

LUNCH

 

1:00 P.M.

 

 

PLANNING BOARD MEETING CONTINUED

 

7.

Mandatory Referral No. 02205-MCPS-1 - Modernization of Somerset Elementary School, 5811 Warwick Pl. Chevy Chase- Approval to transmit comments to Montgomery County Public Schools.

 

8.

Draft Amendment to the Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan, Gaithersburg Vicinity Master Plan and Clarksburg Master Plan & Hyattstown Special Study Area – Public Hearing, Worksession - Approval to transmit to the County Council.

 

*9.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-03016 – CSAAC Headquarters; TS zone; 36,000 gross square feet institutional office space and 4.0 acres open space dedication and waiver for parking and landscaping; On East Village Avenue, approximately 330 feet east of Fulks Farm Road; Gaithersburg & Vicinity – Approval with conditions.

 

*10.

Site Plan Review No. 8-03004 – CSAAC Headquarters; TS- Zone; 36,000 gross square feet institutional office space and 4.0 acres open space dedication and waiver for parking and landscaping; On East Village Avenue, approximately 330 feet east of Fulks Farm Road; PA – 20/Gaithersburg & Vicinity - Approval with conditions.

 

*11.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-02083 – Boland Farms; 5 lots (5 single family detached dwelling units); 4.14 acres; On the west side of Boland Farm Road, approximately 700 feet south of Observation Drive; Germantown – Approval with conditions.

 

*12.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-03007 – Glen Falls; R-200/TDR zone; 3 lots requested (3 single family detached dwelling units); 1.68 acres; North side of South Glen Road, opposite intersection with Gary Road; Darnestown – Approval of 2 lots only with conditions.

 

*13.

Record Plats

 

5:10 P.M.

 

ADJOURN

 

*Maryland law and the Planning Board’s Rules of Procedure regarding ex parte (outside the record) communications require all discussion, review, and consideration of this matter take place only during the Board’s public hearing.  Telephone calls and meetings with Board members in advance of the hearing are not permitted.  Written communications will be directed to appropriate staff members for response.

 

Notices and Reminders

 

November

19 -

8:00 a.m.,

Bethesda Urban Partnership Board of Directors Meeting, 7700 Old Georgetown Road, Lobby, Bethesda

 

19 -

7:15 p.m.,

Mid-County Citizen’s Advisory Board, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton

 

20 -

9:30 a.m.,

Full Commission Meeting, PRA Auditorium

 

20 -

7:00 p.m.,

UpCounty Regional Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, UpCounty Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown

 

20 -

7:00 P.M.,

Wheaton Redevelopment Steering Committee, #403 Redevelopment Office, 11501 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

 

21 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board, Brookside Gardens Visitors Center

 

21 -

1:00 p.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO

November

21 -

4:00 p.m.,

Downtown Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Board, 1st Floor Conference Room, 8435 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

 

25 -

7:15 p.m.,

UpCounty Citizens Advisory Board, Poolesville

 

27 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium

December

4 -

7:15 p.m.,

East County Citizen’s Advisory Board, East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring

 

4 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium

 

5 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO

 

9 -

7:00 p.m.,

Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, MRO 3rd Floor Conference Room, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

 

10 -

4:30 p.m.,

Wheaton Urban District Committee, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton

 

12 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO

 

12 -

7:30 p.m.,

Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac

 

13 -

8:00 a.m.,

Silver Spring Action Group, 1109 Spring Street, Room 407, Silver Spring

 

16 -

7:15 p.m.,

UpCounty Citizens Advisory Board, UpCounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown

 

17 -

7:15 p. m.,

Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton

 

18 -

7:00 p.m.,

UpCounty Regional Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, UpCounty Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown

 

18 -

7:00 P.M.,

Wheaton Redevelopment Steering Committee, #403 Redevelopment Office, 11501 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

 

18 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium

 

19 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board, Brookside Gardens Visitors Center

 

19 -

1:00 p.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO

 

19 -

4:00 p.m.,

Downtown Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Board, 1st Floor Conference Room, 8435 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

 

 
NOTICE TO CIVIC AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
Help Us Update Our Database!

 

Please Call 301-495-4600

 

The Planning Board’s Community Relations Office is updating the extensive civic and homeowners association database, and you can help by calling 301-495-4600 any time of the day or night with the current president’s name, address, and phone number.  Thanks so much for your cooperation.

 


NOTICE TO CIVIC AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
Help Us Update Our Database!

Please Call 301-495-4600

The Planning Board’s Community Relations Office is updating the extensive civic and homeowners association database, and you can help by calling 301-495-4600 any time of the day or night with the current president’s name, address, and phone number. Thanks so much for your cooperation.

Damascus Master Plan Update Community Meeting
To Discuss
Draft Purpose and Outreach Report

The Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning seeks input from members of the Damascus Community to understand the community perspective on the environment, zoning, transportation and community facilities.

This community forum is an excellent opportunity for individuals, as well as civic and business groups to identify issues, ideas, and community outreach strategies for consideration in the upcoming master plan process.

Community Workshops will be held:

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 Tuesday, November 19, 2002
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Damascus High School - Lecture Room Damascus High School -Cafeteria
25921 Ridge Road, Damascus 25921 Ridge Road, Damascus

For additional information, contact:
Maria Martin maria.martin@mncppc-mc.org <mailto:maria.martin@mncppc-mc.org> (301) 495-4734
Malaika Abernathy malaika.abernathy@mncppc-mc.org <mailto:malaika.abernathy@mncppc-mc.org> (301) 495-1336

Or visit the web site: http:/mcparkandplanning.org/damascus/

East County Regional Leadership Summit
Saturday, November 16, 2002
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fairland Community Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD

THEME: Setting An Agenda: The Future Is Now
A conference is designed to bring together a contingency of community leaders to develop an action plan for the future of East County based on the priorities, needs, issues and concerns of all residents

Invited Panelists: Charles A. Moose, PhD, Chief, Montgomery County Police, Jerry Weast, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Elisabeth B. Davison, Director, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, David Edgerley, Director, Department of Economic Development, Albert J. Genetti, Director, Dept. of Public Works and Transportation

Call to register by phone: 240-777-8417