M-NCPPC: Montgomery County Planning Board Agenda for April 8, 2004

Montgomery County
Planning Board Agenda

Thursday, April 8, 2004, 11:30 A.M.

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3760

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

Staff Recommendations (blue agenda) Some items may take a great deal of time to download due to their large file size. However, you can view the result for a certain item by clicking on "Staff Recommendations" above.

11:30 A.M.		GENERAL MEETING (Third Floor Conference Room, 8787 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring)
C. Loehr D. Daniel D. Berlage		A. Administrative Items B. Proposed Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section (10-508)(7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice)(Subject: Disposition of real property) C. Proposed Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section (10-508) (a) (1) (Subject: To discuss personnel matters)
1:15 P.M.		PLANNING BOARD MEETING (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring)
		Roll Call Approval of Minutes Commissioners’ Report Director’s Report Reconsideration Requests
1:30 P.M. M. Martin	1.	Consent Item: Rustic Road Master Plan Amendment – Adoption – Approve Resolution of Adoption for transmission to The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (No public testimony will be taken at this time)
F. Boyd	2.	Consent Item: Upper Rock Creek Area Master Plan Adoption - Approve Resolution of Adoption for transmission to The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (No public testimony will be taken at this time)
M. Zamore	*3.	Forest Conservation Plan For Fairland Road Improvements from US 29 to the Prince George's County Line - MR- 02813-DPWT-1 - Approval with conditions.
J. Carter / Gilbert	4.	Presentation of Technical Assistance Panel Report and Recommendations Prepared by the Washington Council of the Urban Land Institute: The Report is focused on current procedures, regulations and processes applicable to Urban Development Projects in the Central Business Districts and Transit Station Areas of Montgomery County – Discussion. The Document Can be Reviewed at the Information Counter

D. Hardy	5.	Bethesda CBD Staging – Approval to Proceed to Stage II, Conditional upon the establishment of a Stage II Ceiling of 5,000 Jobs without a Ceiling for Housing. Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C
J. Carter / M. Clemens	6.	Staff Draft Amendment to the Bethesda CBD Sector Plan for the Woodmont Triangle - Approve as a Public Hearing Draft and Schedule the Public Hearing for May 20, 2004 (No public testimony will be taken at this time) The Document Can be Reviewed at the Information Counter
K. Moritz	7.	Economic Forces that Shape Montgomery County - 2004 Annual Update – Discussion. Document
M. Shaneman	*8.	Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-04048 – Riding Stable Estate; (Deferred from March 24, 2004 Planning Board Hearing); RE-1 zone; 2 lots (2 single-family detached dwelling units); 2.93 acres; on the east side of Riding Stable Road approximately 2,500 feet north of Sandy Spring Road; Patuxent – Approval with conditions.
R. Weaver	*9.	Record Plats.
6:00 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
5 -	7:00 p.m.,	County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
6 -	7:00 p.m.,	Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 4010 Randolph Road, Conference Room 300, Silver Spring
7 -	7:15 p.m.,	East County Citizens Advisory Board, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
8 -	11:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
12 -	7:00 p.m.,	Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center, 2450 Laytonsville Road
13 -	4:30 p.m.,	Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive
13 -	7:00 p.m.,	East County Recreation Advisory Board, Fairland Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
13 -	7:30 p.m.,	Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
14 -	7:00 p.m.,	Silver Spring Recreation Advisory Board, Parkside Headquarters, 9500 Brunett Avenue
14 -	7:30 p.m.,	Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
15 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
15 -	7:30 p.m.,	Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road
19 -	7:00 p.m.,	Western Montgomery County Citizens Board, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda
20 -	7:15 p.m.,	Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Dr., Wheaton
21 -	9:30 a.m.,	Full Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium

21 -	7:00 p.m.,	Up-County Region Recreation Advisory Board, Up-County Regional Service Center, Room B, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown
22 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
26 -	4:00 p.m.,	Downtown Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, Silver Spring Regional Center, 8435 Georgia Avenue
27 -	7:15 p.m.,	UpCounty Citizens Advisory Board, Up County Regional Services Center, Room A, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown
28 -	7:30 p.m.,	Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
29 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
3 -	7:00 p.m.,	County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
4 -	7:00 p.m.,	Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 4010 Randolph Road, Conference Room 300, Silver Spring
5 -	7:15 p.m.,	East County Citizens Advisory Board, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
6 -	9:30 a.m.,	Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
10 -	7:00 p.m.,	Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center, 2450 Laytonsville Road

M-NCPPC'S ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION FEATURES BILLY B
Sunday, April 25, 12-4 p.m.
Agricultural History Farm Park

To celebrate the Commission's commitment to protecting the County's natural environment, especially its trees, and the County's overall quality of life, M-NCPPC is inviting the public to enjoy its eighth Arbor Day Celebration at the Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, Maryland, Sunday, April 25, Noon to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. The theme this year is "Plant a Tree, Save the Bay." Arbor Day's featured performer, the famous Billy B, will provide environmentally-oriented entertainment from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for children of all ages. Music will be provided by the Cider Press Boys from noon to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Parking and admission are free!
For directions to the Agricultural History Farm Park, a schedule of activities or other Arbor Day Celebration information, call 301-495-4600.

M-NCPPC OFFERS PARK PERMITS ONLINE
www.parkpermits.org

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning has expanded its web site to offer residents and visitors online permitting of selected park facilities, using a credit card in a secure environment.
Those who wish to reserve a picnic shelter or a recreation building for social events or meetings can check the availability of the facility online in real time before paying the rental fee and refundable deposit. Other facilities that can be accessed online include primitive campsites, group picnic areas and a gymnasium. However, reservations of ballfields for league and tournament play require a different process and are not yet available online.
Park patrons may go to www.parkpermits.org to access the Park Permits Office online. Customers may also visit the two Permits Offices: Parkside Headquarters, 9500 Brunett Avenue in Silver Spring or the UpCounty Government Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, Maryland. For more information about business hours and directions, call the Park Permits Office at 301-495-2525.

Automated Tee Time Reservation System
Up and Running for Local Golf Courses

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces the start-up of an automated tee time reservation system for the following M-NCPPC golf courses: Little Bennett, Needwood, Northwest Park, Sligo Creek and White Oak in Montgomery County, and Enterprise in Prince George's County. Customers are now able to reserve, modify or cancel tee times via the Internet or over the phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Details are available at www.mncppc.org/golf or by telephone at 240-683-0466.

PLANNING BOARD LIVE ON THE WEB!

When the Montgomery County Planning Board is meeting, usually on Thursdays, you can now hear their deliberations and decisions live on the Internet. Just log on to www.mcparkandplanning.org and check out What's New, Planning Board Live.

For more information, call the Community Relations Office, 301-495-4600.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CIVIC AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LEADERS
HELP US UPDATE OUR DATABASE!

The Planning Board's Community Relations Office is updating our extensive database of more than 1,200 civic and homeowners associations in Montgomery County. You can help us by calling 301-495-4600, any time of day or night, with the current president's name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Thank you for your cooperation.

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