Community Meeting | July 7th | 2016
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Community Meeting | July 7th | 2016
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Presentations
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Planning Staff | Clarifying Q & A
WMATA | Clarifying Q & A
WMATA Site Developer Five Square | Clarifying Q & A
The Music Center at Strathmore Presentation | Clarifying Q & A
Planning Staff - Next Steps
Comments Period
Minor Master Plan Process
Comprehensive Master Plans
Large-scale, community wide (1992 North Bethesda Garrett Park Master Plan)
2 4 year process for plan completion
Minor Master Plans
May be initiated by the County Council, Planning Department, property owners,
or community groups through an application process to the Planning Department
Smaller, consolidated areas in need of a shorter-term reassessment due to
changing conditions or opportunities
Process between 1-1.5 years for amendment completion
Minor Master Plan Process
Case for Minor Master Plan
WMATA generated a joint development agreement for a surface parking lot
located south of the existing Metro parking garage at the Grosvenor-Strathmore
Metro Station.
It has been more than two decades since the North Bethesda/Garrett Master plan
was approved
Montgomery County is experiencing significant change with the regions population
choosing growth in areas offering various modes of transportation, more walkable
and bikeable communities, and a greater sense of place embracing The Music
Center at Strathmore as the cultural center.
Minor Mater Plan | Planning Context
Minor Master Plan Process
Timeline
Milestones
Community Workshops
Location
The Music Center at Strathmore
2016
July December 2016
2017
Analysis and Draft Plan
Montgomery County Planning Dept.
July December 2016
Scope of Work
Montgomery County Planning Dept.
September 2016
Planning Board Review
Montgomery County Planning Dept.
January April 2017
Planning Board Draft
Montgomery County Planning Dept.
May 2017
County Executive
Review
County Council Hearing
County Building
June 2017
County Building
July 2017
County Council Review
County Building
August November 2017
History of Planning and Development
Garrett Park
Elementary
I-270
1951
History of Planning and Development
1970
Garrett Park
Elementary
I-270
Academy of the
Holy Cross
10401 & 10201
Grosvenor Park
Parkside
Grosvenor Mews
1970
History of Planning and Development
1970
Academy of the
Holy Cross
Tuckerman Heights
I-270
Stoneybrook
Grosvenor Place
Avalon Grosvenor
Tower
Parkside
Residential
Community
Grosvenor House
1988
History of Planning and Development
1970
The Music Center at
Strathmore
I-270
Strathmore Park
at Grosvenor
2001
History of Planning and Development
1970
I-270
Parking Structure
Avalon Grosvenor
2005
History of Planning and Development
1970
Georgetown Prep
Addition
Inigo Crossing
I-270
2008
History of Planning and Development
1970
I-270
2015
Minor Master Plan | 1992 & 1993
Minor Master Plan Area
1992 Master Plan
& 1993 General Plan
1993 General Plan Refinement
General Plan Refinement
The Urban Ring Tomorrow:
Accommodating selective additional development and redevelopment in a sensitive
manner
Emphasizing development, including housing, in appropriate transit station areas;
Expanding transportation options, while accommodating pedestrian needs;
Preserving existing neighborhoods;
Maintaining and enhancing public facilities;
Enhancing park and recreation linkages; and
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas.
Since growth will include both infill and redevelopment, the Refinement stresses the
special need for compatibility with existing communities.
The Refinement emphasizes the continued desirability of development and
redevelopment in the Metrorail station areas and generally encourages mixed uses in
these areas.
Transportation issues are particularly important in the densely developed Urban Ring.
Pedestrian-scale development is encouraged, with emphasis on urban design features
and traffic management to create an inviting, safe, and pleasing atmosphere.
(Pages 24-25)
1992 Master Plan | Land Use and Zoning
Recommendations
Two-fold: to provide additional housing in the Planning Area and to expand potential Metro ridership.
Area 1 | 45 acres
WMATA/Grosvenor: Retaining the existing R-60 zoning as a base
zone with PD-25 as a floating zone. The total number of residential
units to be developed under the PD-25 Zone should be limited to a
maximum of 1,403 units including MPDUs.
Measures should be taken to protect all residential communities in
this area, both existing, and new, from commuter parking overflow.
The maximum number of trees and understory should be preserved,
A transitway connection is recommended from the Metro station to
Montgomery Mall via Rock Spring Park.
The plan supports WMATAs vote for a day care facility at the station.
1992 Master Plan | Land Use and Zoning
Recommendations
Area 2 |30 acres
Strathmore Hall, former Corby Mansion, and American Speech:
The Plan recommends that the existing base zone of R-60 be
confirmed for the entire area.
The Strathmore Hall property, and any portion of the American
Speech, Language and Hearing Association acquired by
Strathmore Hall, be appropriate for the Planned Cultural Zone
(PCC).
1992 Master Plan | Land Use and Zoning
Recommendations
Area 9 | 69 acres
Parkside Condominium Apartments:
No zoning or land use changes are proposed for this area.
1992 Master Plan | Land Use and Zoning
Recommendations
Area 8 | 16 acres
Stoneybrook: No zoning or land use changes are proposed for
this area.
1992 Master Plan | Urban Design
Recommendations
Page 132
Description:
The existing residential towers will continue to function as landmarks and, together with
the proposed high-rise residences east of the Pike, will form a gateway to North Bethesda.
Paths:
Introduce the Grosvenor Transitway, connecting Metro to Rock Spring Park and Montgomery
Mall.
If possible, develop a single station for both Metro and the transitway.
Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections between Metro and the nearby communities.
Nodes:
Develop Grosvenor as an air-rights, joint development housing site south and east of Metro.
Include convenience retail and services in the shared Metro-Transitway station, to serve
existing and new resident and commuters.
Provide open space within the new development, preserved existing tree stands to the
maximum possible extent.
1992 Master Plan | Urban Design
Recommendations
Page 132-135
Districts:
Continue the residential character of the Grosvenor district.
Preserve the open space at Strathmore Hall and Georgetown Prep School.
Edges:
Step development intensity down at the east and south edges of the future
housing site for compatibility with existing neighborhoods.
Design pedestrian routes from the existing tunnel under the Pike, through the new
development to the Metro stop, to overcome the barrier to pedestrians caused by
Pike traffic.
Landmarks:
Protect and enhance the distinctive greenspace character of Georgetown Prep and
Strathmore Hall by providing for a cultural center at Strathmore Hall that would
retain the green space along the Pike.
Reinforce the gateway and landmark functions of the towers flanking the Pike.
1992 Master Plan Area
Minor Master Plan Today
Minor Master Plan Area
Today
Minor Master Plan Area
Minor Mater Plan | Land Use
Minor Mater Plan | Zoning
R-90
R-60
PD-9
R-90
R-60
R-60 R-60
R-90
PD-9
R-90
R-90
PD-9
R-60
R-60
R-90
PD-28
PD-25
R-90
R-30
R-90
R-30
R-10
PD-25
R-60
R-60
R-60
R-90
R-60
R-60
R-90
RT-12.5
R-60
R-60
Minor Master Plan Framework
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Minor Master Plan Focus
In addition to the existing conditions, we are also revisiting certain aspects of North Bethesda Garrett Park
Sector plan while reflecting the goals and objectives of the General Plan with regards to the changing
circumstances and issues of today and tomorrow:
Those aspects include:
Placemaking (Community Identity/Character)
Pedestrian-scaled, Performing Arts Identity, Education (indoor/outdoor), and Environment
Land Uses
Transportation (Connectivity) Analyze carrying capacity on surrounding roads and traffic signals
Alternative transportation tailored to embrace the return of a more pedestrian-oriented experience
Environment - Explore connectivity to and from surrounding resources
Schools Work with MCPS to address capacity concerns
Transportation
Transportation Analysis
Intersections
Traffic Signals
Road Capacity
Speeds
BRT is planned to connect the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station to the Montgomery Mall and Rock Spring Park.
A Local shuttle will begin operation on July 25th from the Grosvenor Metro Station to Rock Spring and Montgomery
Mall.
A Bus link is being considered from Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station to Montgomery Mall and Rock Spring Park
Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas (BiPPA)
Ride On Transit #6 (Parkside Westfield Montgomery Mall)
Grosvenor Lane connection to Beach Street
Existing/Proposed Bikeway Improvements
Environment
Environmental Analysis
Existing Native Trees and Forest Conditions
Watersheds, drainage, stream conditions, and impervious surfaces
Recreation loops
Linkages to Rock Creek Park and other surrounding resources and recreation
amenities.
Schools
Next Steps
Outreach
Community Meetings (3+)
Charrette-type meeting with the community and the developer
Focused meetings
Scope of Work
Our first staff report, which includes:
- Issues to be addressed
- Boundaries
- Overall schedule
- Planning effort
- Outreach strategies
Schools
Montgomery County Planning
Michael Bello, PLA, LEED AP BD+C
Planner Coordinator, 301-495-4597
[email protected]Joel Gallihue, AICP
MCPS Director, 240-314-4700
[email protected]Maren Hill, AICP
Senior Planner, 301-650-5613
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Appendix
Appendix
Area Demographics
Natural Resources
Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools Contact
Joel Gallihue, AICP
Director, 240-314-4700
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Planning Framework
Planning Framework
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Schools
Enrollment Projections | High School & Middle Schools
Schools
Enrollment Projections | Elementary Schools
Schools
Enrollment Projections | Elementary Schools
