SIGN THE PETITION
WECA has been following the application of the Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses to build a second worship hall at 626 and 628 Great Falls Road, directly across the street from Julius West Middle School. The new facility would be located at the tip of the intersection of Great Falls Road and Maryland Avenue. The existing house at 626 Great Falls Road would be demolished, and an addition to the house at 628 would create a worship hall and supplemental facility, of approximately 5,000 square feet.
WECA has voted in opposition to this
facility because it would lead to excessive concentration of institutions at
the gateway, it would cause traffic hazards and risks to pedestrian safety, it
would change forever the residential character of the neighborhood in this
location. If you support this position sign the on-line
petition. Go to: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-our-neighborhoods-say-no-to-jehovah-s-witness-ex.html
ROCKVILLE
PIKE PLAN AND ZONING REVISIONS
Send
a letter to the Planning Commission
The written record will be open until
June 6th. If you have not had
time to attend the hearings or send your own letter consider sending the
following short message to the Planning Commission. The email address is: rockvillepikeplan@rockvillemd.gov
Dear
Members of the Planning Commission:
For the
reasons which follow I do not support the Pike Plan or the Zoning Ordinance
which would implement the Plan. The Pike Plan and the Zoning Revisions
will:· Cause too much population increase and density
· Threaten our Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO).
· Overcrowd our schools
· Result in buildings of excessive height along the Pike
· Increase traffic and traffic congestion rather than reducing it
· Hurt our small businesses and the local economy
· Create an area without public parks or green space
· Discourage rather than enhance walkability.
· Hurt the quality of life for current residents without providing compensating benefits
Sincerely, (your name)
APPLICATION FOR GROUP DAY CARE
CENTER
731 W. Montgomery Ave at Nelson St.
intersectionThe owner of 731 W. Montgomery Ave has applied to the City to increase the capacity of the daycare center at this address from 8 to 12 children. This is a significant step because it would change the facility from an in-home business to an institution. Per the Zoning Ordinance this increase in children and the reclassification requires approval of a Special Exception. The Board of Appeals is the deciding authority and it is required to find that the application will not change the character of the neighborhood , constitute a nuisance because of noise, traffic, number of people, or type of physical activity; and other criteria.
I
received notification of the following meetings and hearings:
Area
Meeting:Date: June 6, 2013
Location: Rockville City Hall, Black-Eyed Susan Conference Room
Time: 7 PM
Planning
Commission Public Hearing/Recommendations
Date: June 26, 2013 Location: Rockville City Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers
Time: 7 PM
Board
of Appeals Public Hearing
Date: July 13, 2013Location: Rockville City Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers
Time: 9 AM
If
you have questions you may contact the applicant, Rubina Mohammed at
240-715-1399 or the City’s Project Planner, Nicole Walters at 240-314-8215
If
you are interested in participating in a WECA committee on this issue, please contact
Victoria McMullen at victoriamcmullen66@gmail.com or
Patricia Woodward at 301-762-3376
SENIOR HOUSING IS PROPOSED IN TOWN CENTER ON OLD GIANT SITE
Where: Behind new Bank of America building at 275 N. Washington St.
What: 190 unit community with ~110 units of independent living and ~80 units of
assisted living.
Learn more at the Pre-Application Area Meeting
Date: June 12, 2013
Location: Rockville Library, First Floor Meeting Room
Time: 6-7 PM
