| NEXT MCCF MONTHLY MEETING Monday, June 11, 2012 7:45 p.m. County Council Building - 1st Floor Auditorium 100 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland Program - Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project Speakers list - to be determined |
News posted in website updates
Items posted on MCCF committee 'Current Issues' pages (most recent is listed first):
- posted 5/23/12 for Transportation (Transit Task Force released Final Report on May 22)
- posted 5/16/12 for Planning & Land Use (on 4/10 Council approved ZTA 12-01 re big
box stores, and on 4/17 ZTA 12-07 introduced to re Automobile Filling Stations)
- posted 5/16/12 for Public Finance (on May 15, Council overrode County Executive
Leggett's veto of Bill 11-12 re disposition of county property)
- posted 5/16/12 for Parks & Recreation (analysis of draft 2012 Park, Recreation, and
Open Space (PROS) Plan--Planning Board to hold public hearing on May 24, 2012)
- posted 5/6/12 for Planning & Land Use (on proposed Accessory Apartment ZTA and on
TPAR, proposed Subdivision Staging Policy--formerly Growth Policy--transportation tests)
- posted 4/18/12 for Planning & Land Use (on April 10 Council approved new application
process for minor master plan amendments)
- posted 3/30/12 for Education (Site Selection Advisory Committee issued new report on
site for Bethesda-Chevy Chase Middle School #2; Planning Board to review on Mon., 4/9)
- posted 3/20/12 for Planning & Land Use (MCCF testified on "big box store" legislation
package--ZTAs 12-01 and 12-02, and Bill 4-12)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use (pipeline list of development projects that have
been approved but are not yet built, compiled November 2011)
- posted 1/24/12 for Planning & Land Use (Council bill to exempt certain housing projects
from development impact taxes & ZTA allowing commercial kitchens in residential zones)
- posted 11/25/11 for Planning & Land Use (Oct. 28 Joint Letter from County Executive,
Council President and Planning Board to MD Dept. of Planning on September revised
draft of "Plan Maryland" for future state growth)
- posted 10/31/11 for Planning & Land Use (on 10/27 Planning Board approved 2011
Mobility Assessment Report for transmittal to Council; 10/31 Council T&E Comm. held
worksession on the report)
- posted 10/15/11 for Environment (on 10/10/11 the Council T&E Committee received an
Update on MS4, the county's state mandated stormwater permit)
- posted 9/18/11 for Education (final report on Artificial Turf Playing Fields released)
- posted 9/13/11 for Planning & Land Use (work continues creating indicators for county's
Healthy and Sustainable Communities initiative begun in 2008)
- posted 9/13/11 for Environment (Planning Board discussed Role of Imperviousness in
Watershed Health on 9/15/11)
- posted 7/28/11 for Public Finance (MCCF urged approval of 2 collective bargaining
bills recommended by Organizational Reform Commission that support opportunities for
input by citizens as major stakeholders in outcome; Council disapproved both)
- posted 6/21/11 for Transportation (Montgomery County Parking Policy Study summary,
dated Spring 2011, is available)
Items posted on MCCF committee 'Current Issues' pages (most recent is listed first):
- posted 5/23/12 for Transportation (Transit Task Force released Final Report on May 22)
- posted 5/16/12 for Planning & Land Use (on 4/10 Council approved ZTA 12-01 re big
box stores, and on 4/17 ZTA 12-07 introduced to re Automobile Filling Stations)
- posted 5/16/12 for Public Finance (on May 15, Council overrode County Executive
Leggett's veto of Bill 11-12 re disposition of county property)
- posted 5/16/12 for Parks & Recreation (analysis of draft 2012 Park, Recreation, and
Open Space (PROS) Plan--Planning Board to hold public hearing on May 24, 2012)
- posted 5/6/12 for Planning & Land Use (on proposed Accessory Apartment ZTA and on
TPAR, proposed Subdivision Staging Policy--formerly Growth Policy--transportation tests)
- posted 4/18/12 for Planning & Land Use (on April 10 Council approved new application
process for minor master plan amendments)
- posted 3/30/12 for Education (Site Selection Advisory Committee issued new report on
site for Bethesda-Chevy Chase Middle School #2; Planning Board to review on Mon., 4/9)
- posted 3/20/12 for Planning & Land Use (MCCF testified on "big box store" legislation
package--ZTAs 12-01 and 12-02, and Bill 4-12)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use (pipeline list of development projects that have
been approved but are not yet built, compiled November 2011)
- posted 1/24/12 for Planning & Land Use (Council bill to exempt certain housing projects
from development impact taxes & ZTA allowing commercial kitchens in residential zones)
- posted 11/25/11 for Planning & Land Use (Oct. 28 Joint Letter from County Executive,
Council President and Planning Board to MD Dept. of Planning on September revised
draft of "Plan Maryland" for future state growth)
- posted 10/31/11 for Planning & Land Use (on 10/27 Planning Board approved 2011
Mobility Assessment Report for transmittal to Council; 10/31 Council T&E Comm. held
worksession on the report)
- posted 10/15/11 for Environment (on 10/10/11 the Council T&E Committee received an
Update on MS4, the county's state mandated stormwater permit)
- posted 9/18/11 for Education (final report on Artificial Turf Playing Fields released)
- posted 9/13/11 for Planning & Land Use (work continues creating indicators for county's
Healthy and Sustainable Communities initiative begun in 2008)
- posted 9/13/11 for Environment (Planning Board discussed Role of Imperviousness in
Watershed Health on 9/15/11)
- posted 7/28/11 for Public Finance (MCCF urged approval of 2 collective bargaining
bills recommended by Organizational Reform Commission that support opportunities for
input by citizens as major stakeholders in outcome; Council disapproved both)
- posted 6/21/11 for Transportation (Montgomery County Parking Policy Study summary,
dated Spring 2011, is available)
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Montgomery Sentinel newspaper. The Sentinel comes out on Thursdays, and is available
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at newsstands and in newsboxes at Metro stations throughout the county. Past columns are
archived on this website (see the 'Federation Corner columns' tab in the menu to the left).
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| Drivers- Please remember to "Respect the Space". Keep handicapped parking spaces accessible for those who need them...or face $250 fine. |
| Congratulations to all of the 2012 MCCF AWARDS RECIPIENTS honored at our Annual Awards Banquet on May 11 THE WAYNE GOLDSTEIN AWARD - awarded to an individual or group for outstanding public service to the people of Montgomery County: The Montgomery Countryside Alliance Presented by County Councilmember Marc Elrich (D.-At Large) THE SENTINEL AWARD – awarded to an individual or group who makes a significant contribution to good government at the local level: Zoning Advisory Panel Community Representatives-- Patricia Baptiste, Diana Conway, Julie Davis, Martin Klauber, Leslie Marks, Kimblyn Persaud, and Jane Seigler Presented by County Councilmember Phil Andrews (D.-Dist. 3) THE STAR CUP – awarded to the MCCF delegate or committee for outstanding public service to Montgomery County: Paula Bienenfeld, Education Chairman Presented by Barbara Hollingsworth, columnist and local opinion editor for The Washington Examiner |
Former Inspector General decries "Montgomery County government's culture of secrecy"
In a Washington Post Opinion piece published 9/23/11, former IG Thomas Dagley said "Montgomery County
would benefit from a cultural change that encourages residents and employees to ask tough questions on
difficult issues--and forces leaders to answer." (click to view Washington Post Opinion piece)
In a Washington Post Opinion piece published 9/23/11, former IG Thomas Dagley said "Montgomery County
would benefit from a cultural change that encourages residents and employees to ask tough questions on
difficult issues--and forces leaders to answer." (click to view Washington Post Opinion piece)
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Planning Board to hold worksession on revised proposed ZTA on Accessory Apartments on 6/21
The Planning Board held a public hearing 5/3/12 on a proposed Zoning Text Amendment to "establish
definitions for attached and detached accessory apartment, establish standards for attached and detached
accessory apartments as permitted uses and special exception uses, and revise the standards and
requirements for a registered living unit."
(click to view Planning staff packet including text of proposed Accessory Apartment ZTA or MCCF position)
- On 5/3 Board deferred action, and staff held two public meetings on the issue on 5/21. A revised draft
ZTA will receive a single Board worksession on 6/21, and the approved draft will immediately be sent to
Council for introduction. The Council public hearing will likely take place before the August break.
The Planning Board held a public hearing 5/3/12 on a proposed Zoning Text Amendment to "establish
definitions for attached and detached accessory apartment, establish standards for attached and detached
accessory apartments as permitted uses and special exception uses, and revise the standards and
requirements for a registered living unit."
(click to view Planning staff packet including text of proposed Accessory Apartment ZTA or MCCF position)
- On 5/3 Board deferred action, and staff held two public meetings on the issue on 5/21. A revised draft
ZTA will receive a single Board worksession on 6/21, and the approved draft will immediately be sent to
Council for introduction. The Council public hearing will likely take place before the August break.
Planning Department educating public on Zoning Ordinance Rewrite in Spring 2012
The Planning Department held Open Houses on the current draft rewrite of the county Zoning Laws at six
locations in April and early May. Staff was on hand to explain to attendees how the proposed new zones
would impact master plans in that region. Staff will participate in a program on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
for the June 11 MCCF meeting.
The Planning Department held Open Houses on the current draft rewrite of the county Zoning Laws at six
locations in April and early May. Staff was on hand to explain to attendees how the proposed new zones
would impact master plans in that region. Staff will participate in a program on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
for the June 11 MCCF meeting.
Governor and General Assembly shifted teacher pension costs to Maryland counties
In his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013, released in January, Governor Martin O'Malley
proposed shifting one-half the cost of teacher and other pensions to counties. In April the General
Assembly approved the shift. For Montgomery County, the proposed pension shift will cost $47
million in FY2013 and $315 million over the next five years. "We understand that the state too must
balance its budget and faces hard choices. But...we have cut services to the bone, and we have
reached our limit on taxes," states a press release from the Montgomery County Council.
Elected officials and concerned organizations throughout the state have joined together to convey
their message of opposition to the plan, and urge the General Assembly not approve it. The
coalition has created a website, with an online petition allowing citizens to support their effort.
(click to view Council press release or go to coalition's website to learn more and sign petition)
In his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013, released in January, Governor Martin O'Malley
proposed shifting one-half the cost of teacher and other pensions to counties. In April the General
Assembly approved the shift. For Montgomery County, the proposed pension shift will cost $47
million in FY2013 and $315 million over the next five years. "We understand that the state too must
balance its budget and faces hard choices. But...we have cut services to the bone, and we have
reached our limit on taxes," states a press release from the Montgomery County Council.
Elected officials and concerned organizations throughout the state have joined together to convey
their message of opposition to the plan, and urge the General Assembly not approve it. The
coalition has created a website, with an online petition allowing citizens to support their effort.
(click to view Council press release or go to coalition's website to learn more and sign petition)
Council approves County Executive Leggett's proposal to create an Ambulance Fee...again
In a letter to County Council dated 4/12/12, County Executive Isiah Leggett requested an Expedited Bill be
introduced in the Council to create an EMS (Emergency Medical Services) transport reimbursement program.
Leggett previously proposed the fee in the FY09 Operating Budget, but it was disapproved. Council approved in
FY11 Operating Budget, but voters overturned it in November 2010 referendum. On 5/14/12 the MCCF failed to
approve a resolution to support the fee. On 5/15/12 Council approved the Expedited Bill by 6 to 3 vote--Council
members Andrews, Berliner and Leventhal voting to oppose. (click to view CE's 4/12/12 letter to Council)
In a letter to County Council dated 4/12/12, County Executive Isiah Leggett requested an Expedited Bill be
introduced in the Council to create an EMS (Emergency Medical Services) transport reimbursement program.
Leggett previously proposed the fee in the FY09 Operating Budget, but it was disapproved. Council approved in
FY11 Operating Budget, but voters overturned it in November 2010 referendum. On 5/14/12 the MCCF failed to
approve a resolution to support the fee. On 5/15/12 Council approved the Expedited Bill by 6 to 3 vote--Council
members Andrews, Berliner and Leventhal voting to oppose. (click to view CE's 4/12/12 letter to Council)
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Planning Board appoints Interim Director of Montgomery County Planning Department
On 5/18/12 the Planning Board announced the appointment of Rose Krasnow as Interim Director of the
Planning Department. For the past year and a half, Krasnow has been Area 1 Team Leader, prior to
which she served as Chief of the Development Review Division for six years. (click to view press release)
On 5/18/12 the Planning Board announced the appointment of Rose Krasnow as Interim Director of the
Planning Department. For the past year and a half, Krasnow has been Area 1 Team Leader, prior to
which she served as Chief of the Development Review Division for six years. (click to view press release)
County Executive Leggett initiated effort to streamline building and land development
On 1/20/12, County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled a cross agency initiative to 'green tape' the county's
development approval and building permit processes, to make it less costly and shorten the time for
developers to get approval for new construction projects. (click to view county press release) The county
accepted public comments through March 31.
- Proposed Executive Regulations were approved that affect Dept. of Permitting Services application of
the Fire Safety Code (MCER No. 8-12, 9-12, 10-12, and 11-12). Public comments were due by April 30,
2012. (click to view proposed DPS Executive Regulations)
- The Dept. of Permitting Services held a public Streamlining Development Round Table on 5/15/12; a
day-long series of worksessions will take place on 5/29/12. (click to view email announcing Round Table)
On 1/20/12, County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled a cross agency initiative to 'green tape' the county's
development approval and building permit processes, to make it less costly and shorten the time for
developers to get approval for new construction projects. (click to view county press release) The county
accepted public comments through March 31.
- Proposed Executive Regulations were approved that affect Dept. of Permitting Services application of
the Fire Safety Code (MCER No. 8-12, 9-12, 10-12, and 11-12). Public comments were due by April 30,
2012. (click to view proposed DPS Executive Regulations)
- The Dept. of Permitting Services held a public Streamlining Development Round Table on 5/15/12; a
day-long series of worksessions will take place on 5/29/12. (click to view email announcing Round Table)
The May 2012 Civic Federation newsletter is now available online.
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