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Thursday, September 8, 2016

9:30AM,



REVISED: Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 10:06AM

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9:30 am

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

MRO AUDITORIUM
Item 1

Consent Agenda

*A. Adoption of Resolutions

1. 8008 Wisconsin Avenue Project Plan 92015002A – MCPB No. 16-055
2. 8008 Wisconsin Avenue Preliminary Plan 120160050 – MCPB No. 16-083
3. 8008 Wisconsin Avenue Site Plan 820160130 – MPCB No. 16-084

Planning Board Action/Decision: Adopted

*B. Record Plats

Planning Board Action/Decision: Adopted

Subdivision Plat No. 220151130- 220151140, Cabin Branch

CRT zone (formerly MXPD); 65 21 lots, 5 1 parcels; located on the west side of Cabin Branch Avenue in the vicinity of Skimmer Street; Clarksburg Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Subdivision Plat No. 220151380 – 220151410 Cabin Branch

CRT zone (formerly MXPD); 75 lots, 10 parcels; located in the northwest corner of the intersection of West Old Baltimore Road and Broadway Avenue; Clarksburg Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Subdivision Plat No. 220161050, Washington Adventist University

R-60 zone; 1 lot; located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Carroll Avenue (MD 195) and Flower Avenue (MD 787); Takoma Park Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Subdivision Plat No. 220161150, Chevy Chase, Section 3

R-60 zone; 1 lot; located on the west side of the northern terminus of Fulton Street; Bethesda – Chevy Chase Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

*C. Other Consent Items

Planning Board Action/Decision: Adopted

Colesville Senior Living Facility Preliminary Plan No. 12016011A

Request to amend Condition No. 8 regarding timing and implementation of the required shared use path and associated public improvement easement (PIE), R-200 Zone; 5.9 acres; located at 13908 New Hampshire Avenue, within the 1997 White Oak Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

P. Butler

Adoption of Corrected Resolution for Brightview Bethesda Site Plan 820160120 – MCPB No. 16-058

N. Braunstein

*D. Approval of Minutes

Planning Board Action/Decision: Discussion

Item 2

Roundtable Discussion

Planning Director’s Report

Planning Board Action/Decision: Discussion

Item 3

Announce Parks and Planning Staff Photo Contest Winners

P. Mortensen

Planning Board Action/Decision: Discussion

Item 4

Local Map Amendment H-113 & H-114 Gude Drive, Properties III and IV Request for a reclassification from IH 2.5, H 70 (Industrial Heavy) Zone to IMF 2.5, H 70 (Industrial Moderate- Floating)

1. H-113 (Gude Drive Properties III): Two lots consisting of a total of 11.21 acres of land to allow potential future addition of approximately 146,628 square feet gross floor area (GFA) to the existing developments located at 800 and 850 East Gude Drive in Rockville, known as Lots 3 and 4 Cotler Industrial Park, 2004 Upper Rock Creek Master Plan.
2. H-114 (Gude Drive Properties IV):Two parcels consisting of a total of 14.17 acres and currently improved with a self-storage facility and a warehouse, to allow potential future addition of approximately 149,805 square feet GFA, located at 851 and 861 East Gude Drive in Rockville, known as Part of Parcel E and Parcel F Ensor Property, 2004 Upper Rock Creek Master Plan.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

ATTACHMENT 1 – 800 & 850 Gude Drive

ATTACHMENT 2 – 851 & 861 Gude Drive

E. Tesfaye

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item *5

Goshen Estates: Preliminary Plan No. 120160100

Request to subdivide Parcels 890 & 920 to create 5 lots; Located on Woodfield Road, 100 feet northwest of Cutty Sark Way; 15.3 acres; RE-2 Zone; Preservation of Agriculture & Rural Open Space Master Plan.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions and Adoption of the Resolution

J. Casey

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item *6

Schramm Property: Preliminary Plan No.120150140

Requested to create a 2.63 acre lot from Parcel 554 (8365 Warfield Road); Located on the north side of Warfield Road, approximately 700 feet east of Doubleland Road; 2.72 acres; RE-2 Zone; Agricultural and Rural Open Space Master Plan

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions and Adoption of the Resolution

J. Casey

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item *7

Westbard Sector Plan, Sectional Map Amendment H-116

Request to transmit comments recommending approval of Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) H-116 to implement the recommendation of the Approved and Adopted Westbard Sector Plan and several corrective amendments

Staff Recommendation: Approval to Transmit Comments Recommending Approval

J. Marcolin

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item 8

Abandonment AB2016001, Green Acres

Petition to abandon Greenway Drive; R-60 Zone, 0.23 acres, located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection with Allandale Road and Greenway Drive; Bethesda-Chevy Chase Master Plan

Staff Recommendation: Approval to Transmit Comments Recommending Approval and Adoption of Resolution

M. Folden

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

12:05 am

LUNCH

Item 9

CLOSED SESSION

According to MD ANN Code, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(13), to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter. The topic to be discussed are: Approval of Closed Session Minutes

J. Parsons

Item 10

CLOSED SESSION

According to MD ANN Code, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice about pending litigation. The topic to be discussed: Pulte v. Montgomery County et al.

A. Gardner

12:30 am

TELECONFERENCE MEETING OF THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

Item 11

CLOSED SESSION

According to MD ANN Code, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice about pending litigation. The topic to be discusssed: Pulte v. Montgomery County et al.

A. Gardner

1:05 pm

PLANNING BOARD MEETING CONTINUES

Item *12

The Collection (formerly Chevy Chase Center)

A. Site Plan Amendment No. 82001013C, The Collection II (formerly Chevy Chase Center), CR 2.0 C 2.0 R 1.5 H 90T Zone and Chevy Chase Neighborhood Retail Overlay Zone, 3.44 acres, Request to make modifications to the public use and amenity space, on-site pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and building architecture; calculation of on-site parking under the standards of the New Zoning Ordinance; located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection with Wisconsin Avenue and Wisconsin Circle, Friendship Heights Sector Plan

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions and Adoption of Resolution

B.Site Plan Amendment No. 82001021E, The Collection I (formerly Chevy Chase Center), CR 0.75 C 0.75 R 0.25 H 55T Zone and Chevy Chase Neighborhood Retail Overlay Zone, 4.78 acres, Request to make modifications to the public use and amenity space, on-site pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and building architecture; calculation of on-site parking under the standards of the New Zoning Ordinance; located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection with Wisconsin Avenue and Wisconsin Circle, Friendship Heights Sector Plan

ATTACHMENTS

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions and Adoption of Resolution

S. Dickel

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item *13

East Village at North Bethesda Gateway

A. Preliminary Plan No. 120140240: Request to subdivide the property into one lot, for up to 557,918 square feet of residential development with up to 614 dwelling units, of which a minimum of 12.5% must be Moderately-Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs), and up to 34,000 square feet of retail uses, CR3, C1.5, R2.5, H200 Zone; approximately 5.1 acres; located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Huff Court and Nicholson Lane, within the 2010 White Flint Sector Plan area.

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions and Adoption of Resolution

B. Site Plan No. 820140180: Request for approval of two mixed-use buildings for up to 557,918 square feet of residential development with up to 614 dwelling units, of which a minimum of 12.5% (77 units) must be Moderately-Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs), and up to 34,000 square feet of retail uses, CR3, C1.5, R2.5, H200 Zone; approximately 5.1 acres; located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Huff Court and Nicholson Lane, within the 2010 White Flint Sector Plan area.

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions and Adoption of Resolution

P. Butler

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

Item 14

Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-06

(1) Delete provisions for limited duration signs; revise the provisions concerning temporary signs and prohibited signs; and add provisions concerning the treatment of prohibited signs in the right of way.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit Comments to County Council.

(Action required for PHED Committee worksession on 9/12/16)

G. Russ

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved to transmit comments.

Item 15

Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-08

(1) Allow additional building density in certain Commercial/Residential T Zones under which workforce housing is provided; and allow additional building height in certain Commercial/Residential T Zones under which workforce housing and public facilities are provided.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit Comments to County Council.
(Action required for PHED Committee worksession on 9/12/16)

G. Russ

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved to transmit comments.

Item 16

Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-11

(1) Revise the building setback requirements from streets in Rural Residential and Residential zones.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit Comments to County Council.
(Action required for County Council Public Hearing on 9/13/16)

G. Russ

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved to transmit comments.

Item 17

Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-12

(1) Delete building permit directions and procedures from various sections of the code.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit Comments to County Council.
(Action required for County Council Public Hearing on 9/13/16)

G. Russ

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved to transmit comments.

Item 18

Zoning Text Amendment No. 16-13

(1) Amend the provisions for exempted parking design requirements for residential buildings and the applicability of landscaping, lighting and screening requirements for parking associated with residential zones and uses.

Staff Recommendation: Transmit Comments to County Council.
(Action required for County Council Public Hearing on 9/13/16)

G. Russ

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved to transmit comments.

Item 19

Framework of the Bicycle Master Plan – Worksession #1

D. Anspacher

Planning Board Action/Decision: Discussion.

6:00 pm

ADJOURN