WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
July 14, 2023
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Corso Chevy Chase
Preliminary Plan and Site Plan
Pre-Submission Community Meeting
On July 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom, Corso Chevy Chase will hold a virtual meeting to review plans for the redevelopment of the property located at 7100 Connecticut Avenue (the former 4-H property). This property was recently rezoned and has a net lot area of approximately 12.23 acres. The applicant will be submitting a Preliminary Plan and Site Plan to accommodate the redevelopment of the property with a senior living community with up to approximately 700,000 square feet, including a Residential Care Facility containing up to 287 Independent Living units, 190 Assisted Living beds and 30 Memory Care beds, along with up to 5,000 square feet of commercial/retail use, consistent with the recently approved Local Map Amendment application.
In compliance with the County's Zoning Ordinance, this pre-submittal community meeting will be held to share the applicant's plans with the community and provide an opportunity for input. At this meeting, the applicant will discuss the proposal and answer any questions. The virtual meeting details are as follows: Date/Time: Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Virtual Location: https://bit.ly/44:fbx2T
Dial In: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 845 1245 9580; Passcode: 172492 Presentation slides will be available on July 20 at https://bit.ly/42VqYwe. Comments can be made during the meeting via noted methods, or submitted by e-mail to ecrogers@lerchearly.com outside the meeting. Please note that if your computer does not have a microphone and you would like to provide comments during the meeting, you will need to use the call-in number provided above or through the Zoom Meeting comment box. The Applicant will file the Preliminary Plan and Site Plan with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ("M-NCPPC") shortly after the meeting. For more information about the development review process, please contact M-NCPPC at 301-495-4610 or visit their website at www.montgomeryplanning.org. Advanced registration for the meeting is encouraged but not required. Anyone may join the meeting via the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future project updates, please make that selection when completing your registration. The registration link will remain available until noon of July 26.
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Town Council Work Session, July 19Council to Discuss Complete Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
On Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. by Zoom, the Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal for a complete ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Town.
Since January 2021, the Town has banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers except during leaf collection season from October 15 to December 31. The Town’s Climate and Environment Committee has recommended a full year ban, and its report to the Council is available at bit.ly/GPLBBan. At the work session, the Council will decide how to proceed with obtaining resident feedback on the proposal as presented or as amended by the Council.
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2023-2025 Parking Permit Renewals
Current parking permits will expire on September 30, 2023. Parking permits are issued only for vehicles belonging to residents who live on a street within a designated permit parking area (see map).
To renew permits or request new permits, simply complete the form. If requesting a new permit, and the car is not registered at a Town address, you must upload proof of residency in the form of a lease, utility bill, or similar document. In addition to parking permits, one guest permit will be issued per household. Residents may request a second guest pass. Decals and guest passes will be issued after August 1. The parking permit should be permanently affixed to the left rear (driver’s side) bumper of the vehicle to facilitate the frequent checks made by the Town’s parking enforcement officers. The guest permit should be placed on the dashboard of the visitor’s car and retrieved after the visit. Vehicles that do not display current decals or guest passes will be ticketed.
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Safe Streets Community Project"Slow Down and Stop" Campaign
The Public Services Committee continues its “Slow Down and Stop” Campaign. The campaign envisions a small-town ambience where all residents can safely enjoy walking, biking, chatting with neighbors, and benefitting from our beautiful tree-canopied neighborhood.
This campaign is intended to remind drivers to observe the Town's speed limit and come to a full stop at stop signs. We see the campaign as a supplement to the Town's existing tools to enforce traffic regulations. We want your input! Please visit bit.ly/TOCCSafeStreets to: - Share your ideas about how to encourage people, residents and nonresidents alike, to drive safely in the Town, especially around the public amenities -- Chevy Chase Elementary School, the Lawton Community Center, Wonders Early Learning, and Oneness School.
- Give feedback to the Committee about the campaign initiative.
- Report observed incidents of unsafe driving. Please include date, approximate time, location and description of the vehicle. Include the direction of travel and what was unsafe about the incident (speeding, near miss, failure to stop, etc.).
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RainScapes Supplemental Rebate Program
The Town offers a program that provides residents who complete a County RainScapes project with a supplemental rebate of up to 50% of the County rebate amount, with the total combined rebate limited to 85% of the total cost of the project. Although the County program closed to new applicants on March 3, 2023, residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Town's Consulting Water Management Program (see below) to identify a suitable Rainscapes project for their property in anticipation of the County's reopening of the program on August 1, 2023.
If you need help identifying a suitable RainScapes project for your property, you may sign up on the Town website to participate in the Town's free Consulting Water Management Program, wherein the Town's consulting engineer will visit your property and provide a written report with recommendations on improving water drainage and runoff, including recommendations for RainScapes-eligible projects. After completing a RainScapes project, a homeowner should submit copies of project receipts and a copy of the paid County rebate receipt to the Town to receive the supplemental rebate.
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Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)
CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.
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