The Montgomery County Planning Board Agenda

Thursday, December 6, 2007

FINAL

Last updated: December 5 at 5:00 PM

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Silver Spring, MD 20910-3760
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8:30 am Planning Board Meeting (MRO Auditorium)
  Growth Policy Group Staff Recognition
9:00 AM Consent Agenda
 


Item *1 Adoption of Opinions/Resolutions
 

Group A: Five Commissioners Eligible to Vote: [Commissioners Bryant, Robinson, Hanson, Cryor and Lynch

i) Preliminary Plan No. 12005018A; Westfield Montgomery, Parcel A; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No: 07-225

ii) Site Plan No. 82005003A; Westfield Montgomery, Parcel A; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No: 07-193

Group B: Four Commissioners Eligible to Vote [Commissioners Bryant, Cryor, Hanson and Robinson]

iv) Preliminary Plan No. 120070710, Widows Purchase: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No. 07-211

Item *2 Record Plats
 

Subdivision Plat No. 220080370, Homecrest R-200 zone; 2 lots, 1 outlot; located on the north side of Bel Pre Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of Homecrest Road; Aspen Hill. Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

 

Subdivision Plat No. 220080410, Hodges Heights R-60 zone; 1 lot; located on the north side of Hodges Lane, approximately 170 feet east of Chestnut Avenue; Takoma Park; Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

 

Subdivision Plat No. 220080250, B.F. Gilbert’s Addition to Takoma Park
R-60 zone; 1 lot; located on the east side of Carroll Avenue, approximately 350 feet north of Lincoln Avenue; Takoma Park. Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

9:00 AM Hearings on Applications
 

 

Item *3 Preliminary Plan No. 120060540, Midtown Silver Spring

R. Weaver

 

CBD-2 zone; 1.8 acres; 1 lot requested; 317 multi-family residential dwelling units, including a minimum 12.5% moderately priced dwelling units (MPDUs) and 5,358 square feet of retail; located on Ripley Drive approximately 500 feet west of Georgia Avenue (MD 98); Silver Spring; Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

   
Item *4 Preliminary Plan No. 120061200, Greenhills

N. Braunstein

 

RT-12.5 zone; 0.45 acres; 4 lots requested; 4 semi-detached residential dwelling units; located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Ridge Road (MD 27) and Trailee Terrace; Damascus; Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved with conditions.

   
Item *5 Preliminary Plan No. 120070250, Quince Orchard Estates

E. Grayson

R-200/TDR zone; 1.15 acres; 2 lots requested; 2 one-family detached residential dwellings; located on the south side of Quince Valley Drive, 100 feet west of Fellowship Way; Potomac; Staff Recommendation: Approval

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

   
9:30 AM Park Items
Item 6 Preliminary Engineering Plan for Lake Needwood

A. Frank

Preliminary engineering for dredging and structural improvements to the existing forebay and upper portion of the main lake; locaed along Needwood Road just west of Beach Drive; Upper Rock Creek Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Approve preliminary engineering design and cost estimate

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved.

   
Item 7 Amendment to the Facility Plan for North Four Corners Local Park

H. Sussmann

 

located at Southwood Avenue and University Boulevard, Four Corners Master Plan Area. Staff Recommendation: Amend the Approved Facility Plan of September 2005 for North Four Corners Local Park.

Planning Board Action/Decison: Deferred.

(Testimony will be limited to one hour)

   
12:00 PM Lunch
Item 11 Closed Session - ADDED

A. Gardner/ D. Hertz/ B. Gries/ D. Lieb

 

a. Pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article,Section 10-508 (a) (3) to consider acquisition of real property for a public purpose

b. Pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code, State Government Article, Section 10-508 (a)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding potential legislation

c. Pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article,Section 10-508 (a) (3) to consider acquisition of real property for a public purpose – Woodstock Equestrian Park

d. Pursuant to Maryland State Governement Code Annoatated Section 10-508(a)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice

   
1:00 PM Planning Board Meeting Continues (MRO Auditiorium)
   
Item 12 Woodstock Equestrian Park -ADDED

B. Gries

 

Authorization to acquire 27.01 acres, more or less, unimproved,from William Lermond, located at the rear of 20145 West Hunter Road, Beallsville, Maryland Staff Recommendation: Approval
  Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved
Item 13 Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation, Inc. Proposal to Rename the Cabin John Indoor Tennis Facility to The Paulene Betz-Addie Tennis Center at Cabin John Regional Park -ADDED

T. Brooks

 

Staff Recommendation: Approval
  Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved
Item 8

Roundtable Discussion Including Briefings and Worksessions

(No public testimony will be taken at this time)

 

A. Approval of Minutes - Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved

B. Commissioner's Report

C. Director's Report

D. ICC Status Report

E. Preliminary Financial Projections for FY08

 

 

Item *9 Site Plan Review No. 820070210 (Formerly 8-07021), R. Holt Easley’s Subdivision

S. Pereira

 

CBD-1 zone; 0.14 acres; 4,613 gross square feet of office and 4,613 gross square feet of retail; located on the east side of Fenton Street, approximately 100 feet south of the intersection with Thayer Avenue; Silver Spring Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
  Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved
Item 10 Public Hearing, Worksession, and Action on Evaluation for Master Plan for Historic Preservation Eligibility, Falkland Apartments, Locational Atlas Resource #36/12

C. Kelly

 

Located at East-West Hwy and 16th Street Staff Recommendation: Find Resource Eligible for Master Plan Designation

Planning Board Action/Decision: Approved..

(Testimony will be limited to two hours)

   
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Notices and Reminders

November 26 7:00 p.m. Montgomery County Planning Board Special Session, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
  27 1:00 p.m. Department Heads Meeting, 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Silver Spring
  27 7:00 p.m. Georgia Avenue Concept Study public education meeting, Park and Planning Headquarters, 3rd floor, 8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
  29 9:00 a.m. Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
December 1 8:00 a.m. Form Based Code Worksession, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
  3 7:00 p.m. Special Session: Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting (tentative) MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
  3 7:00 p.m. County Wide Recreation Advisory Board, Recreation Administrative Offices, 4010 Randolph Road, Wheaton
  5 7:15 p.m. East County Citizens Advisory Board, Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
  5 7:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
  6 9:00 a.m. Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
  6 7:00 p.m. Mid County Recreation Advisory Board, Dept. of Recreation, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
  10 7:30 p.m. Special Session: Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting (tentative) MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
  10 7:00 p.m. Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
  11 4:30 p.m. Wheaton Urban District Advisory, Mid-County Services Ctr. 2424 Reedie Drive, 1st Floor, Wheaton
  12 7:00 p.m. Silver Spring Recreation Advisory Board, Parkside Headquarters, 9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring
  12 7:00 p.m. East County Recreation Advisory Board, Fairland Comm. Ctr., 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
  13 9:00 a.m. Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
  13 7:30 p.m. Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac
  17 7:00 p.m. Special Session: Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting (tentative) MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
  18 1:00 p.m. Department Heads Meeting, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
  18 7:00 p.m. Mid-County Citizen Advisory, Mid-County Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, 1st Floor, Wheaton
  18 7:00 p.m. UpCounty Recreation Advisory Board, Upcounty Regional Service Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Ste 1600, Germantown
  19 9:30 a.m. Full Commission Meeting, PRA, 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD
  19 7:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Department of Permitting Services Division of Land Development Services has received a
PRELIMINARY/FINAL WATER QUALITY PLAN
for
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITION

The project will consist of two small additions to the existing school (totaling about 10,000 square feet) and the removal of a portion of sidewalk (about 2,600 square feet). This area is located within the Upper Rock Creek Special Protection Area.

RIDGE VIEW ESTATES

The proposed development will consist of one existing and four new single family houses on 2.53 acres. The site is located on Ridge Road (MD Route 27) which is within the Clarksburg Special Protection Area.

BOWIE MILL ESTATES LOTS 39-40

The proposed development will consist of one existing and one new single family house on 9.23 acres. The site is located on Foggy Lane which is within the Upper Rock Special Protection Area.

If you wish to request a public information meeting, a written request must be submitted to this office within 15 days of this notice (Notice posted 11/20/2007).

The Water Quality Plans are 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
Land Development Services, Water Resources
255 Rockville Pike, 2nd Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850