January 18, 2024 - Montgomery Planning Board

REVISED: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 3:13PM

9:00 am

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Item 1

Preliminary Matters

*A. Adoption of Resolutions

*B. Approval of Minutes

*C. Other Preliminary Matters

ADDED

Bethesda IAC Member Appointment

Item 1C- Attachment

S. Dickel

Item 2

Record Plats (Public Hearing)

Item 3

Regulatory Extension Requests (Public Hearing)

Chevy Chase Section 5 Administrative Subdivision Plan No. 620230080, Extension Request #2
Second request to extend the review period from January 18, 2024, through July 18, 2024, to allow for continued coordination with the Village of Chevy Chase Section 5 regarding a future sidewalk and frontage improvements. The Application proposes to create one (1) lot for one single-family detached dwelling; R-60 Zone; 0.49 acres; located at the terminus of Windsor Place, approximately 550 feet east of its intersection with Brookville Road in incorporated Chevy Chase Section 5; 1990 Bethesda-Chevy Chase Master Plan.

Item 3 – Attachment A: Applicant’s Second Extension Request

A. Bossi

9801 Georgia Avenue, 120230160 and 820230130, Regulatory Extension Request #3
Request to extend the regulatory review period for Preliminary Plan No. 120130160 and Site Plan No. 820230130 from February 22, 2024 to March 7, 2024. Request to construct up to 390 units and 5,000 square feet of commercial uses; Located at the northeast quadrant of Georgia Avenue and Forest Glen Road; 4.93 acres zoned CRT-2.5, C-2.5, R-2.5, H-120’; 2020 Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan.

Staff recommendation: Approval of the Extension request

P. Smith

Item 4

Roundtable Discussion

Parks Director’s Report

Item 5

Bethesda Overlay Zone (BOZ) Soft Cap

Following up on September briefing from staff and October public testimony, conclude discussion of the Planning Board’s recommendation to the County Council on next steps to address the Bethesda Downtown Plan development cap. Staff recommends pursuing a minor master plan amendment as part of the Montgomery Planning FY25 work program and deferring consideration of any zoning text amendment until after the minor plan amendment.
Staff Recommendation: Approve recommendation for transmittal to County Council

E. Hisel-McCoy

Item 6

4910/4920 Strathmore: Preliminary Plan Amendment No. 12022016A, Site Plan Amendment No. 82022022A, Forest Conservation Plan No. F20240120 (Public Hearing)

Located on Strathmore Ave, approximately 1500 feet east of Route 355; CRNF-0.75, C-0.25 R-0.75 H-50 Zone; 15.35 acres; 1992 North Bethesda/Garrett Park Master Plan.

A. Preliminary Plan Amendment No. 12022016A

Request to remove the previously approved residential care facility and reconfigure the lots and parcels for 125 buildable lots with 400,000 square feet of residential uses (17 detached houses and 108 townhouses) and additional parcels for private roads and open space.

B. Site Plan Amendment No. 82022022A

Request to remove the previously approved residential care facility, allow construction of 125 units (17 detached houses and 108 townhouses) with 400,000 square feet of residential density, and amend the Floating Zone Plan.

C. Forest Conservation Plan No. F20240120:

Request for approval of a Final Forest Conservation Plan that amends the previously approved Final Forest Conservation Plan to reflect the updated preliminary and site plan proposals (38.65-acre FCP tract area includes the Academy of the Holy Cross Property).

Item 6 – Additional Correspondence

E. Tettelbaum/S. Findley

Item 8

Overview of the MPDU program and 15% Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Requirement Designation

The Planning Board will receive a briefing on the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program and designate Planning Areas that are required to have a 15% MPDU requirement, per Section 25A-5(d) of the county code.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit designation of Planning Areas to County Council

Item 8 – Attachment A

L. Govoni

11:30 am

LUNCH

12:45 pm

PLANNING BOARD MEETING CONTINUES

Item 7

Life Sciences Center Loop (Public Hearing)

A. Mandatory Referral: MR2023006
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation proposes to construct a shared use path along the west side of Omega Drive and Medical Center Drive between the City of Gaithersburg boundary and Great Seneca Highway. The proposed project will also include intersection changes at the Key West Avenue and Omega Drive/Medical Center Drive intersections to remove free right turn islands—improving pedestrian safety.

B. Preliminary/Final Water Quality Plan: MR2023006
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation proposes to construct a shared use path along the west side of Omega Drive and Medical Center Drive between the City of Gaithersburg boundary and Great Seneca Highway. The proposed project will also include intersection changes at the Key West Avenue and Omega Drive/Medical Center Drive intersections to remove free right turn islands—improving pedestrian safety.

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

Item 7 – Attachment A: Corridor Engineering Drawings

Item 7 – Attachment B: Resolution 21-118 for the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Site Plan Amendment

Item 7 – Attachment C: MCDOT Site Plan Amendment Letter

Item 7 – Attachment D: Protected Intersection Checklist

Item 7 – Attachment E: Elms at PSTA Certified Site Plan

Item 7 – Attachment F: MCDPS SPA Approval Letter

Item 7 – Attachment G: SPA Impervious Plan Exhibit

E. Glazier

Item 9

Worldshine Ruby Drive (Public Hearing)

Request to transmit comments to the Hearing Examiner on a proposed Conditional Use for a Residential Care Facility (over 16 persons) pursuant to the 2014 Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance Sections 59.3.3.2.E.2.c (Specific Conditions) and 59.7.3.1 (General Conditions) at 21908 Ruby Drive (Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block A), Boyds; 4.66 Acres; R-200 Zone; 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan.

A. Conditional Use No. CU202311
Staff Recommendation: Approval to transmit comments to the Hearings Examiner

B. Preliminary Forest Conservation Plan No. CU202311
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Planning Board Action)

Item 9 – Additional Correspondence

J. Penn

4:00 pm

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