Montgomery Planning Archives - Page 14 of 22

Montgomery Planning Board Approves Permanent Road Diet on Little Falls Parkway

Published April 27, 2023 at 3:13PM

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the Little Falls Parkway pilot project with four votes for the project and one abstaining, at a work session on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Board approved reducing the number of lanes between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue from four to two and incorporating turn lanes, shoulders, a median at the Capital Crescent Trail crossing, and a median between the travel lanes where feasible.

Per Montgomery Parks: The Little Falls Parkway pilot project was initiated in 2022 to study whether two lanes between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue could accommodate vehicle traffic on this stretch of roadway. To further the County’s Vision Zero goals along the parkway, traffic counts were conducted on Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue during May, July, September, and December of 2022 and showed the parkway functions well with two lanes of traffic and the traffic calming improves safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Incentive Zoning Update Presented by Montgomery Planning

By MCS Staff

Published April 21, 2023 at 7:23AM

Comprehensive update to the Public Benefits Point System for Commercial-Residential and Employment Zones will determine what amenities should be provided by new development

The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, presented the scope of work for the Incentive Zoning Update project to the Montgomery County Planning Board at its meeting on April 20, 2023. The project will examine the current Public Benefits Point System for Commercial-Residential and Employment Zones which ensures that in order to maximize the allowable density in these zones, new developments provide community amenities like affordable housing, environmental features, and public infrastructure facilities.

Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment Preliminary Recommendations Presented to Planning Board, Takoma Park City Council, and the Public

By MCS Staff

Published April 20, 2023 at 4:16PM

Plan re-envisions areas along Maple and Lee avenues and the Washington Adventist campus area

Montgomery Planning, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the preliminary recommendations of the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment to the Montgomery County Planning Board at today’s weekly meeting. The Planning Board provided suggestions and feedback for the upcoming Working Draft of the plan that is expected to go through the public review and approval process in the coming months.

Montgomery Planning to Hold 2023 Design Excellence Awards to Recognize Exceptional Building, Urban Design, Landscapes, and Housing

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2023 at 12:53PM

Developers, architects, and property owners invited to submit top quality, completed designs in Montgomery County; Submission deadline is July 17, 2023

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), will hold the sixth Design Excellence Awards on October 19, 2023, honoring the most outstanding works in architecture and urban design that make a difference in people’s lives and represent Montgomery County’s highest quality of design to the region, state, and nation. Entries will be accepted starting Monday, May 22, 2023. The deadline for submission is Thursday, July 17, 2023. The selection of the two winners, one for buildings, sites, and/or urbanism and one for exceptional housing, will be made by an outside independent jury with expertise in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design selected by Montgomery Planning.

Montgomery County Releases List of Spring 2023 Planning Board Applicants

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2023 at 3:06PM

Community Invited to Workshops for University Boulevard Corridor Plan

By MCS Staff

Published April 12, 2023 at 9:32AM

Workshops in April and May will discuss opportunities and challenges for the plan area. The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is inviting the community to attend a series of workshops for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan. The meetings will be held in a workshop format and will feature staff presentations on existing conditions followed by facilitated discussions on topics such as housing, land use, parks and open spaces, and neighborhood aspirations for the plan area. The workshops comprise of two in-person meetings and two virtual meetings for two different geographic areas along the University Boulevard Corridor plan area to allow a more focused conversation on specific parts of the plan area.

I-495 to Dennis Avenue Workshop: Focused on the University Boulevard Corridor plan area, from I-495 to Dennis Avenue

Montgomery Planning Board Schedules May 4 Public Hearing on Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan

By MCS Staff

Published March 30, 2023 at 3:00PM

Community encouraged to sign up to testify and continue providing feedback on draft plan that recommends better access to public transportation, housing, retail, and pedestrian connections along U.S. 29/Columbia Pike

The Montgomery County Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. on the Montgomery County Planning Department’s Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. At its March 23 meeting, the Planning Board added its comments and accepted the Working Draft of the plan as the Public Hearing Draft, which the public is encouraged to review and provide in-person or virtual testimony. Read the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Public Hearing Draft. Sign-up to testify in-person or virtually at the May 4 public hearing.

Montgomery County Forest Conservation Laws amended to achieve “No Net Loss of Forest”

By MCS Staff

Published March 25, 2023 at 7:41PM

Approved amendments to Montgomery County will achieve greater forest planting and forest conservation in the county

Per Montgomery Planning: The Montgomery County Planning Department’s work to achieve a more balanced approach to forest conservation in Montgomery County through its No Net Loss Initiative has resulted in the passage of Bill 25-22 by the Montgomery County Council. Bill 25-22, along with a County Council resolution to adopt Montgomery County Planning Board Regulation No. 25-22 on Forest Conservation, will amend Chapter 22A of the Montgomery County Code and Chapter 22A of the Code of Montgomery County Regulations.

County Executive Marc Elrich Disapproves Planning Board Appointee James Hedrick; County Council President Glass Responds Via Statement

By Patrick Herron

Published March 24, 2023 at 9:34PM | Updated March 25, 2023 at 10:59AM

County Executive Marc Elrich’s memorandum to County Council Oresident Evan Glass, disapproving the appointment of James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, and Glass’ statement in response, can be seen below:

“Section 15-103 of the Land Use Article of the Maryland Code provides for the County Executive to approve or disapprove appointments of commissioners to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. On March 1, 2023, the Council submitted the appointment of James Hedrick to me for consideration.

Montgomery Planning to present first draft of Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan to Planning Board March 23

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2023 at 7:29AM

Plan seeks to improve transit access, housing and shopping options, and pedestrian connections along U.S. 29/Columbia Pike; community invited to continue to participate during Planning Board public process

The Montgomery County Planning Department will present the Working Draft of the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan to the Montgomery County Planning Board during its weekly meeting on Thursday, March 23. During this meeting, the Planning Board will have the opportunity to provide initial feedback, accept the Working Draft Plan as the Public Hearing Draft, and set the date for a public hearing to receive additional community feedback. This is the first step prior to the Planning Board conducting work sessions to review and revise the draft plan and then submitting the draft plan to the County Council for its public review and final approval.

Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Montgomery County Planning Board Chair and a Planning Board Member

By MCS Staff

Published March 14, 2023 at 6:44PM

Applications must be received no later than Monday, April 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. The cover letter should indicate if you wish to be considered for the chair position. Acting Planning Board members are eligible to apply for these positions.

Members generally serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. No more than three members of the Planning Board may be from the same political party, and each member must be a resident and registered voter of Montgomery County when appointed.