Montgomery Planning Board

Thursday, April 24, 2003, 9:30 A.M.

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3760

301-495-4600, www.mc-mncppc.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.mc-mncppc.org

Some items may take a great deal of time to download due to their large file size. However, you can see the recommended action for each item by clicking on Staff Recommendations (blue agenda).

9:30 A.M.		GENERAL MEETING (Third Floor Conference Room, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)
		A. Administrative Items B. Request to rename Field #2 at Cabin John Regional Park C. Proposed Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section 10-508(a)(7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice) (Subject: Litigation)
10:45 A.M.		PLANNING BOARD MEETING (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
		Roll Call Approval of Minutes Commissioners’ Report Director’s Report Reconsideration Requests
11:00 A.M.		PLANNING BOARD MEETING (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)
	1.	FY04 Annual Growth Policy Ceiling Element – Transmit to County Council. Updated Staff Draft FY 2004 Annual Growth Policy Ceiling Element Staff's Cover Memo to the Planning Board
	2.	Board of Appeals Petition No. S-2568 (Special Exception) Memo – IO Limited Partnership, applicant, requests an automobile filling station and convenience store, northeast corner of MD 118 and Bowman Mill Drive, C-3 Zone, Germantown – Approval with conditions.
12:00 P.M.		LUNCH

1:00 P.M.		PLANNING BOARD MEETING (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring)
	3.	Board of Appeals Petition No. S-2266-A (Special Exception Modification) Memo Attachments - Maps & Plans Opinions & Memos - Kevin P. Clair, applicant requests a modification to existing Landscape Contractor, 2.68 acres, RE-1 Zone, 18001 Bowie Mill Road, Upper Rock Creek – Approval with conditions.
	4.	Zoning Text Amendment No. 03-06 Memo & Attachments - Introduced by District Council; provide an additional process for an applicant for reclassification of property located in a Metro Station Policy Area to satisfy the applicant’s burden of proof on certain traffic impact issues – Approval with modifications.
	5.	Mandatory Referral No. 03805-DPWT-1 Memo Attachments Citadel Avenue extended between Marinelli Road and Nicholson Lane. CIP No. 509337 – Approval with comments.
	6.	Facility Plan for Renovation of an Existing Trail in Black Hill Regional Park Note: These are large digital files and will require longer download times Memo Project Map and Neighborhood Opinions Facility Plan Report Inventory & Analysis Plan This 2-mile trail runs along the east side of Little Seneca Lake adjacent to Churchill Town Sector - Approval of park facility plan.
	*7.	Site Plan Review No. 8-95036B - Montrose Crossing – Phase III Memo RMX- 3C Zone; 150 multi-family dwelling units; Northeast quadrant of the intersection of Rockville Pike and Randolph Road; North Bethesda – Garrett Park, PA – 30 – Approval with conditions.
	*8.	Pre-Preliminary Plan No. 7-03034 - Farquhar Property Memo RNC zone; 31 lot (31 single-family detached dwelling units); 69.7 acres; Northwest quadrant of the intersection of MD Rte. 108 and Brooke Road; Olney & Vicinity – Pursuant to section 50 – 33A of the Subdivision Regulations. No objection to the submission of a preliminary plan application.
	*9.	Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-87272 - T.C. Thompson Property Memo RE-2 zone; 34 lots (34 single-family detached dwelling units (1 existing); 102.067 acres; East side of Stoney Creek Road, approximately 800 feet southeast of Travilah Road; Travilah & Vicinity – Approval with conditions.
	*10.	Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-87271A – Milestone Industrial, LC Memo (Request to amend the previous conditions of approval); I-3 zone; 3 lots (944,750 sq. ft.) commercial (previously approved); 42.15274 acres; Northwest quadrant of the intersection of I-270 and Ridge Road; Germantown & Vicinity – Approval to revise the previous conditions of approval.
	*11.	Record Plats.
5:00 P.M.		DINNER
7:30 P.M.		PLANNING BOARD MEETING CONTINUED
	12.	Capital Improvement Program – Joint Public Forum with Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Recreation Advisory Boards on Montgomery County Park and Planning Commission and Recreation Department projects to be included in the FY05-10 – Public Testimony Limited to 2½ Hours -Discussion.
9:30 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
April	21 -	7:00 p.m.,	Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda
	22 -	7:00 p.m.,	Damascus Master Plan Task Force Meeting, Land Use and Zoning Outside of the Town Center, Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street
	22 -	7:30 p.m.,	Legacy Open Space Advisory Group Quarterly Meeting, MRO Auditorium
	23 -	7:00 p.m.,	UpCounty Region Recreation Advisory Board, Upcounty Regional Service Center, Room B
	24 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
	24 -	7:30 p.m.,	Joint Public Forum, Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Recreation Advisory Boards, Proposed FY 05-10 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), MRO Auditorium
	25 -	8:00 a.m.,	Silver Spring Action Group, Division of Traffic & Parking Services, 1109 Spring Street, Suite 407, Silver Spring
	26 -	9:00 a.m.,	Damascus Master Plan Task Force, Land Use and Zoning in the Town Center—A Design Charrette, Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street
	27 -	12:00 p.m.,	Arbor Day Celebration, Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood
	28 -	7:15 p.m.,	UpCounty Citizens Advisory Board, UpCounty Regional Services Center
May	1 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
	1 -	7:30 p.m.,	Bethesda Action Group, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Service Center, Meeting Room A, 4895 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda
	1 -	7:30 p.m.,	Public Information Meeting on proposed connection of the Rock Creek Trail with a pedestrian bridge over Viers Mill Road, in Aspen Hill; Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning Commission and Department of Public Works and Transportation; Wheaton Woods Elementary School, 4510 Faroe Place, Rockville
	5 -	7:00 p.m.,	County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring
	6 -	7:00 p.m.,	Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring
	7 -	7:15 p.m.,	East County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
	8 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
	8 -	7:30 p.m.,	Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac
	12 -	7:00 p.m.,	Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
	13 -	4:30 pm,	Wheaton Urban District Committee, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton
	13 -	7:00 p.m.,	Damascus Master Plan Task Force Meeting, Rural Open Space, Parkland, Recreation and Community Facility Needs, Damascus High School, 25921 Ridge Road

Planning Board Seeks Public Comment on

Black Hill Regional Park Trail Projects

Thursday, April 24, 2003

Montgomery Regional Officer Building Auditorium

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD

On Thursday, April 24, the Montgomery County Planning Board is inviting you to comment on the proposed renovations to the existing hard surface trail and a proposed new one-mile trail segment in Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland. To sign up in advance to speak, please call the Community Relations Office, 301-495-4600. For more information about the proposed trails projects, contact Linda Komes, 301-650-2860 or Ali Kahn, 301-650-2871.

Proposed FY 05-10 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Joint Forum

Thursday, April 24, 2003, 7:30 P.M.

Montgomery Regional Office Building Auditorium

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Recreation Advisory Boards invite public comments at a

joint public forum on park and recreation projects to be included in the FY 05-10 CIP. This forum provides the public an

opportunity to comment before the Department of Park and Planning and the Department of Recreation begin preparing

their Capital Improvements Programs. These two programs are completely separate, but they are of concern to similar

interest groups since many recreation activities occur on park property.

Sign up by calling (301) 650-2890 prior to noon, April 24. Sign ups will be accepted at the door if space is available

(limit 50 speakers). Written testimony is encouraged. Please submit written testimony prior to May 8, 2003, to Derick P.

Berlage, Chairman, Montgomery County Planning Board, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md, 20910.

Additional information about the Department of Park and Planning’s CIP is available at Parkside Headquarters, 9500 Brunett Avenue, Room 107, Silver Spring, (301) 495-2511, or at the UpCounty Service Center, 12900Middlebrook Road, Germantown,

(301) 217-6820. A list of park capital improvement projects are available on-line at www.mc-mncppc.org.

Rock Creek Trail Bridge

Public Meeting, May 1, 2003

7:30 PM, Wheaton Woods Elementary School

4510 Faroe Place, Rockville

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s (M-NCPPC) Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning and the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation invite trail users, park neighbors and others to participate in a public information meeting, Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Wheaton Woods Elementary School, 4510 Faroe Place, Rockville, on the proposed connection of the Rock Creek Trail with a pedestrian bridge over Veirs Mill Road, in Aspen Hill. Staff members will present preliminary alternatives for the alignment of the trail and bridge near Aspen Hill Road and solicit ideas and comments from participants.

For more information about the proposed hiker-biker trail bridge or the facility planning process, contact Dilip Pandya, 301-495-2469 or dilip.pandya@mncppc-mc.org. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the participation of all individuals in its programs and facilities. For assistance with special needs, such as large print materials, sign language interpretation, listening devices, etc., please contact Marion Joyce, 301-495-4600, TTY 301-495-1331 or the Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-735-2258.