Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department Announce July 2022 Events

Join the first in-person Visioning Workshop for the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan on July 6

The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department have announced their July 2022 calendar of events and meetings. All persons attending Planning Board meetings in person at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters (2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902) must be vaccinated, must sign up in advance, and may be required to show proof of vaccination. Those who participate are expected to observe general rules of decorum and address only the issues relevant to the decision before the Planning Board.

Residents can continue to participate in Planning Board meetings by testifying virtually and watching the meetings on the Planning Board’s live stream. Community members may sign up to testify and provide comments in person, through Microsoft Teams or over the phone to the Planning Board during the meeting on specific agenda items. Written testimony must be submitted in advance of the meeting. Contact us for accessibility accommodations.

There are many ways to participate in Planning Board meetings:

• Watch the Planning Board meeting live online and on demand.
• Listen live over the phone to the Planning Board meeting by calling: 866-774-0898 Password: 24252020
• Sign up to testify via Microsoft Teams, over the phone, or in person during the Planning Board meeting. To testify, fill out the Sign Up to Testify form by 12 noon on the day before the Planning Board meeting.
• On the afternoon before the meeting, you will receive an email with a phone number to call during a designated time to provide your testimony for a specific agenda item. Submitting this form online by the deadline is the only way to testify on meeting items.
• If you have questions, send an email to [email protected] or leave a message at 301-495-4605 and a staff member in the Planning Board Chair’s office will contact you.
• Email your written testimony with comments on specific Planning Board agenda items to [email protected] by 12 noon on the day before the Planning Board meeting.  Items received after this date and time will not be included in the record.
• For ADA accommodations or to request materials in alternate formats, consult the Montgomery Planning Accessibility webpage or contact the Montgomery Planning ADA Coordinator at 301-495-1324.

For more details, review the list of events below and visit www.montgomeryplanning.org. These events are subject to change.

July 6 – Montgomery Planning will host a Visioning Workshop to discuss the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan at the Seventh Day Adventist Headquarters (12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD) from 6 to 8 p.m. Share your ideas and recommendations for the future of Fairland and Briggs Chaney communities as part of a series of interactive activities. The conversation will focus on the southern portion of the master plan area. RSVPs are required to attend this meeting.

July 7 – The Planning Board will hold its meeting in person and online. Consult the Planning Board’s agenda, posted 10 days before the meeting for more information.

July 13 – The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will hold its meeting in person at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters with a virtual option available upon request. To testify on an agenda item, sign up no later than 9 a.m. the day before the hearing. Consult the HPC meeting webpage for agenda information.

July 14 – The Planning Board will hold its meeting in person and online. Consult the Planning Board’s agenda, posted 10 days before the meeting for more information.

Montgomery Planning will host a Visioning Workshop to discuss the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan at the Greencastle Lakes Community Center (3661 Turbridge Drive, Burtonsville, MD) from 6 to 8 p.m. Share your ideas and recommendations for the future of Fairland and Briggs Chaney communities as part of a series of interactive activities. The conversation will focus on the northern portion of the master plan area. RSVPs are required to attend this meeting.

July 19 – Montgomery Planning will host a virtual Visioning Workshop to discuss the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan via Zoom (6 to 7:30 p.m.). Share your ideas and recommendations for the future of Fairland and Briggs Chaney communities as part of a series of interactive activities. RSVPs are required to attend this virtual meeting.

July 21 – The Planning Board will hold its meeting in person and online. Consult the Planning Board’s agenda, posted 10 days before the meeting for more information.

July 22 – Montgomery Planning will host a Visioning Workshop to discuss the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan at the M-NCPPC Fairland Recreational Park (3928 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD) in the north lot from 5 to 8 p.m. Meet Montgomery Parks and Planning staff and other community partners for this fun and engaging, family-friendly community event. Food, music, and entertainment will be provided. Participants are encouraged to share ideas on the future of parks and recreation in the Fairland and Briggs Chaney communities, meet community partners from across the county, and grab some free treats. No RSVP required.

July 24 – Montgomery Planning will host a Visioning Workshop to discuss the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan at the East County Community Recreation Center (3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD) from 2 to 4 p.m. Share your ideas and recommendations for the future of Fairland and Briggs Chaney communities as part of a series of interactive activities. The conversation will focus on the central portion of the master plan area. RSVPs are required to attend this meeting.

July 27 – The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will hold its meeting in person at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters with a virtual option available upon request. To testify on an agenda item, sign up no later than 9 a.m. the day before the hearing. Consult the HPC meeting webpage for agenda information.

July 28 – The Planning Board will hold its meeting in person and online. Consult the Planning Board’s agenda, posted 10 days before the meeting for more information.