Montgomery County
Planning Board Agenda

 

Thursday, February 10, 2005, 9:30 A.M.

8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  20910-3760

301-495-4600, http://www.montgomeryplanningboard.org

 

Montgomery County Planning Board

See Planning Board decisions made at this meeting

 

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 Comission's web site. 

 
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9:30 A.M.

 

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

 

C. Loehr

 

T. El-Baba

 

 

D. Daniel

 

 

D. Daniel

 

A.     Administrative Items

 B.  Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section (10-508) (a) (7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice)  (Subject:  Litigation)

 C.  Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section (10-508) (a) (7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice)  (Subject:  Mother of God)

D.     Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section (10-508) (a) (7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice) (Subject:  Pre-Preliminary Plans)

 

10:30 A.M.

 

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

 

 

 

Roll Call

Commissioners’ Report

Director’s Report

Reconsideration Requests

Adoption of Opinions

 

10:45 A.M.

K. Nelson

 

1.

WSSC Potomac Bi-County Water Supply Main, Project No. W-127.01, Alignment Study for design and construction of 30,200 feet of proposed 84 inch diameter main between the intersection of Tuckerman Lane and Route I-270, and the western terminus of the Bi-County Water Tunnel near where Rock Creek crosses the Capital Beltway (I-495) – WSSC and Consultant Briefing.

W. Witthans

 

*2.

Site Plan Review No. 8-98001G Phase I and 8-02014B, Clarksburg Town Center, RMX-2 zone; 3.42 acres; 58 multi-family dwelling units, including 10 MPDUs, in the vicinity of Clarksburg Square Road north of the Greenway Park and adjacent to Overlook Park Drive and Clarksburg Road south of Greenway Park; Clarksburg - Approval with conditions.

Part 2

Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

 

W.  Witthans

*3.

Site Plan Review No. 8-05016, The Towns of Dogwood, RT-8 zone; 5.0 acres; 30 townhouses; on Dogwood Drive, approximately 375 feet north east of Guildford Run Lane; Fairland Master Plan - Approval with conditions.

Part 2
Appendix A
Appendix B

Appendices C-F

12:30 P.M.

 

LUNCH

 

1:30 P.M.

 

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

 

C. Cavicchi

4.

Public Hearing and Worksession on Public Hearing (Preliminary) Draft Amendment to the Master Plan for Historic Preservation, Moreland and Sycamore Store: Designate on the Master Plan for Historic Preservation.

Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9

Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13
Part 14
Part 15
Part 16
Part 17

 

R. Kronenberg

 

*5.

Site Plan Review No. 8-05018, White Oak - R-90 zone (MPDU Development Option); 26.3 acres; 106 townhouses, including 16 MPDUs; on Stewart Lane, approximately 350 feet east of the intersection with Lockwood Drive; White Oak -Approval with conditions.
Part 2
Appendices A-C

D. Kinney

 

*6.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-04062 - Longwood (Resubdivision) R-200 Zone; 1.24 acres; 1 lot requested; 1 single-family detached dwelling unit; located on the west side of Armat Drive, at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-495 and I-270; Bethesda-Chevy Chase – Approval with conditions.
Attachments A-D
Informational Maps

C. Conlon

*7.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-05037 - Kemp Mill Farms; R-90 Zone; 1.38 acres; 4 lots requested; 4 single-family detached dwelling units; located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Grays Lane and Kemp Mill Road; Kensington/Wheaton – Approval with conditions.
Attachments A-D
Informational Maps

M. O’ Quinn

Combine 8 & 9

*8.

Site Plan Review No. 8-05010, Whetstone Run - RT-8 zone; 4.0 acres; 32 single-family attached dwelling units; located on the east side of Old Game Preserve Road, approximately 600 feet southeast of the intersection with Arrowsmith Court; Gaithersburg and Vicinity - Approval with conditions.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Informational Maps

R. Weaver

*9.

Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-05036 - Whetstone Run; RT-8 Zone; 4 acres; 32 lots requested; 32 single-family attached dwelling units; located on the east side of Old Game Preserve Road, approximately 600 feet southeast of its intersection with Arrowsmith Court; Gaithersburg and Vicinity  - Approval with condition.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Informational Maps

R. Weaver

 

*10.

Record Plats

3:40 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

February

7 -

7:00 p.m.,

County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 40110 Randolph Rd, Randolph Theatre Admin Office, Silver Spring

 

8 -

4:30 p.m.,

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

 

8 -

7:00 p.m.,

East County Recreation Advisory Board, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

 

8 -

7:15 p.m.,

East County Citizens Advisory Board, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring

 

9 -

7:00 p.m.,

Silver Spring Recreation Advisory Board, Parkside HQ, 9500 Brunett Ave

 

9 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium

February

10 -

9:30 a.m.,

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

 

10 -

7:30 p.m.,

Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road - RESCHEDULED TO FEB 17TH

 

14 -

7:00 p.m.,

Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Coffield Community Center, 2450 Laytonsville Road

 

15 -

7:15 p.m.,

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

 

16 -

9:30 a.m.,

Full Commission Meeting, MRO

 

16 -

7:00 p.m.,

Up-County Region Recreation Advisory Board, Up-County Regional Service Center, MCRD Office Conference Room, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown

 

17 -

9:30 a.m.,

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

 

17 -

4:00 p.m.,

Downtown Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, Silver Spring Regional Center, 8435 Georgia Avenue


Planning Board Presents
Proposed FY06 Operating Budget
Thursday, February 17, 7:30 p.m.

After hearing from the public on their budget priorities at a Public Forum on October 21, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) Montgomery County Planning Board will present its proposed FY06 Operating Budget to the public, Thursday, February 17, 2005, 7:30 p.m., at M-NCPPC's auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland.

M-NCPPC's Department of Park and Planning Operating Budget includes park design and maintenance, community
master planning, environmental and transportation planning, subdivision review, zoning analysis, public information, administration and other operating expenses. A summary of the proposed FY06 Operating Budget will be available online at www.mcparkandplanning.org after February 1, 2005

Prepared every two years, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget includes engineering and construction of new facilities, renovations of existing playgrounds, recreation buildings, offices, parking lots, parkways, trails and other
facilities. In the spring, the public will have an opportunity to testify on the Capital Improvements Program. Additional
written comments on the FY06 Operating Budget may be sent to Derick P. Berlage, Chairman, Montgomery County
Planning Board, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, by fax, 301-495-1320, or email, www.mcp-chairman@mncppc-mc.org

A copy of the current FY05 operating budget is available for review in the Community Relations Office at the -MNCPPC's Montgomery Regional Office Building at 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland. The current budget is also available online at http://www.mncppc.org/index.cfm?id=1bud.


African American Heritage Programs
Planned for Black History Month

You're invited to attend this Black History Month program exploring African American heritage, on Saturday, February
19, 2005, 2-4 p.m. Join Chairman Derick Berlage, Historic Preservation staff and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity for the Grand Opening of the restored Smithville Colored School, 811 East Randolph Road, Silver Spring. Enjoy displays on the historic African American Communities of Montgomery County. Refreshments will be served.


PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Permitting Services
Division of Water Resources Management
Has received:

PRELIMINARY/FINAL WATER QUALITY PLAN For PINEY GLEN FARMS
The proposed development will include four single-family houses and one outlot on 12.4 acres. The site is located on Piney Meetinghouse Road, which is within the Piney Branch Special Protection Area.

PRELIMINARY/FINAL WATER QUALITY PLAN For MITTER PROPERTY
The proposed development will include three single-family houses on 1.7 acres. The site is located on Fairland Road, which is within the Upper Paint Branch Special Protection Area.

PRELIMINARY/FINAL WATER QUALITY PLAN For CASEY/DUNGAN PROPERTY
This plan is proposing a development using the RNC cluster option and will contain approximately 186 lots of varying sizes with a mixture of single family detached and duplexes. The property is 469 acres in size with approximately 300 acres to remain undeveloped due to wetlands and environmental buffers. The site surrounds Magruder High School and is located in the Upper Rock Special Protection Area.

If you wish to request a public information meeting to review the Water Quality Plan(s), a written request must be submitted to this office within 15 days of this notice (Notice posted 1/31/2005).

The Water Quality Plans are also available for review at the Department of Permitting Services office during working hours. (8:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday)

For further information, please call Leo Galanko at (240) 777-6242. The address for the Department of Permitting Services is:

Department of Permitting Services
Division of Land Development Services
255 Rockville Pike, 2nd Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850


Public Hearing on the Brookside Gardens Master Plan,
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Please sign up in advance to speak

A public hearing is set for Thursday, March 3, 2005, when members of the community are invited to testify to the Planning Board. The hearing will take place in the Auditorium at M-NCPPC's Montgomery Regional Office, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland.

To sign up in advance to speak, please call the Community Relations Office at 301-495-4600. In addition, written testimony may may be sent to Derick P. Berlage, Chairman, Montgomery County Planning Board, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or faxed to 301-495-1320. To confirm the date and approximate time, please call Community Relations at 301-495-4600 after 12:00 p.m. the preceding Friday.

The Brookside Gardens Master Plan is a visionary document intended to guide garden renewal, building renovations and
other site improvements for the coming years to meet the needs of current visitors and the challenges of the future. The
draft Master Plan may be viewed on-line at www.mc-mncppc.org and at the Brookside Gardens Library, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. The Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.