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February 3, 2017

Planning Board Agenda

Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board Thursday, February 9. View the full agenda for that meeting here.

Planning Board and Department Announce February 2017 Events

The Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department are pleased to announce their February 2017 calendar of events. These meetings offer opportunities for the Planning Department staff and Planning Board members to discuss policies and engage with the public. Review the full list of events and ongoing plans and projects below and go online to www.montgomeryplanning.org for more details. View the full list here.

Public Meeting Will Be Held on February 14 to Discuss Results of Traffic Modeling Study for Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan

The Montgomery County Planning Department will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Garrett Park Elementary School (4810 Oxford St, Garrett Park, MD) to discuss the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan. Go online to RSVP for the meeting.

During the event, planners will present the results of the traffic modeling study as well as draft preliminary concepts for land use and connectivity for the area near the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station. The traffic modeling is based on the development and density proposed for the area to determine levels of congestion that could be experienced on roads and at intersections. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the traffic study and preliminary concepts for the plan area. Learn more here.

Planning Department Launches Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan with Community Meeting on February 22 at Sargent Shriver Elementary School

The Montgomery County Planning Department is launching the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sargent Shriver Elementary School (12518 Greenly Street, Silver Spring, MD).

All residents and stakeholders are invited to participate. Discussion will focus on the purpose and goals of the plan, and major planning topics to be analyzed in detail. The meeting will address ways to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, access to the proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) stations on Veirs Mill Road and improvements for shopping centers and major public facilities along the corridor. Learn more here.

Find out about delays, closures and cancellations and other weather alerts

When inclement weather hits, some Montgomery Parks facilities may be closed or on a delayed opening, events and program cancellations may occur, athletic field closures may happen, and there may be other weather alerts that you need to be aware of. If you'd like to receive free alerts (in event of a major crisis, emergency, or severe weather event) for Montgomery County, sign up for Alert Montgomery.

Work on the Capital Crescent Trail

Several projects are scheduled to begin on the Capital Crescent Trail this winter. Trail users should be cautious around work areas and watch for partial trail closures as park staff begin work to improve trail use:

New Traffic Pattern At Trail Crossing and Little Falls Parkway- Look for a new traffic pattern to improve safety at the intersection of Little Falls Parkway and the Capital Crescent Trail.
Bike Share Station Installation - MCDOT will be installing a Bike Share Station at the trail intersection on Hillandale Road. Traffic and trail access may be interrupted as equipment is installed.
PEPCO crews will work on a 3-month electric infrastructure replacement project on theCapital Crescent Trail this winter. A mobile work zone from River Road to MacArthur Boulevard will keep the trail open during construction with signage and flagmen posted during working hours.

Community Meetings

Make plans to attend upcoming community meetings. Park Staff will be presenting plans for upcoming project renovations and scheduled improvements to the parks. The community is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input on the upcoming projects:

Montgomery Parks held a community meeting to review plans renovate the playground at Battery Lane Urban Park on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center. Park Staff took public to attend ideas and comments to improve to the playground area. Visit the Montgomery Parks Projects web page for more information.
The Park Staff presented recommended revisions to the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy to the Planning Board on February 2, 2017. Visit the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy page for additional information.
Montgomery Parks is seeking public input to the Preferred Concept Plan for Long Branch-Wayne Local Park. Park staff will host a community meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Meeting will be held at Long Branch Community Recreational Center at 7pm. Residents and the community are encouraged to attend to discuss the renovations plans.

Carroll Ave Bridge Over Sligo Creek Parkway Remains Closed

Major rehabilitation of the MD 195 (Carroll Avenue) Bridge over Sligo Creek and Sligo Creek Parkway is still in process. The bridge is closed and traffic detoured during the duration of the one-year project. Work may intermittently close Sligo Creek Parkway. Traffic will be detoured and encouraged to seek alternate routes. Use caution around work areas and continue to share roadways. For more updates...

Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery Parks

A non-native invasive beetle in Montgomery County is wreaking havoc on ash trees, many which are located in stream valleys on parkland. Learn more on the department's plan to address the issue here.

Accessibility Improvements Continue

Accessibility Improvement work is scheduled at Fleming Local Park and Clear Spring Local Park this winter. Work is scheduled to begin at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park and Stratton Local Park in the near future. For more information on these and other accessibility projects please visit Accessibility Information for Montgomery Parks web page.

Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update

Attention Wheaton Regional Park fans! Montgomery Parks is in the process of updating the Master Plan for this park. Be sure to tell us what you think! Public input is encouraged throughout the planning process

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Park Projects:

Olney Square Neighborhood Park: A part of the park located off of Gelding Lane will be closed to the public this winter. Work is scheduled to begin to remove the parking lot and hard surface court. Staff is planning to re-purpose the area and sought public input. Share Your Vision on the Future of Your Community. Visit the Open Town Hall page and help us make the parks better.
NOTICE: Wheaton-Claridge Local Park is closed as the entire park undergoes renovations. The Park Activity Building will also get a makeover to improve access. The project is scheduled to be complete by Spring 2018. Park users are encouraged to visit other parks in the area as park amenities will not be accessible to the public. Click here for more information on the project.
Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park: WSSC work, as part of the WSSC Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Program is in progress. Additional work will include the removal of the tennis court and hard surface path to allow reforestation. Click here for more information.
Western Grove Urban Park is closed for renovations. Formerly the Chevy Chase Open Space Urban Park, the 1.9 acre project, in partnership with the Chevy Chase Village, will enhance park amenities including improved accessible walkways, lighting, a paved seating area, natural play area, green space, fencing, and a water feature when completed. Click here for additional information on the project.
Kemp Mill Urban Park: The park remains closed for renovations to improve overall access, update the pond and expand the playground. Renovations are expected to be completed by Spring 2017. Click here for a list of alternative parks in the area.
Sligo Creek Stream Valley Trail: Park staff will begin culvert repair work on the Sligo Creek Parkway Trail, just south of University Boulevard. Work will include stream stabilization when finished. The trail will remain open with minimal interruption during work, but construction vehicles will be designated to access through Wheaton Lane.
Playgrounds at John Haines Neighborhood Park, Camp Seneca Special Park, West Fairland Local Park and Wheaton-Claridge Local Park are closed as part of the Playground Renovation Program. All work is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2017.

Trail Work in Parks

Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks:

WSSC work, as part of the WSSC Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Program, will begin on the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail in the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Unit #3. The project will require a portion of the trail to be temporarily closed. Click here for more information.
Wheaton Regional Park - Trail work continues around Pine Lake trails to improve access and storm water management. Work will require the southern gate to Brookside Gardens to be closed until further notice as a new gate is installed. Watch for detours posted around designated areas as work is scheduled to continue through the winter.
The bridge at Seneca Stream Valley Trail in the Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park area will be under construction as new abutments and a prefabricated bridge will be installed. A temporary bridge will be built for trail usage. Please use caution around work area.
Trail improvements will continue through the winter for the Rock Creek Biker-Biker Trail at Parklawn Local Park. The project will include a new connector to the trail, stream sediment control and storm water management.

For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails, please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org.

The Winter Program GUIDE Is Here and Online!

Click here to see all the various programs, classes and events Montgomery Parks has to offer you and your family. Browse the eGuide from your computer or cell via at Montgomery Parks eGuides.

The 2017 Summer Camp Guide is Here!

Want a warmer thought? Start thinking about summer now! Get ready for our amazing Summer Camps and Programs guide now available. Check out MontgomeryParks.org to see the scheduled summer camps, programs, activities, and offerings throughout Montgomery Parks.

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