Mayor & City Council
Regular MeetingCollege Park, MD · June 2, 2020
Minutes
WORKSESSION MINUTES
College Park City Council
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
7:30 P.M. – 9:32 P.M.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this was a Virtual Meeting
PRESENT: Mayor Wojahn; Councilmembers Kabir, Kennedy, Brennan, Dennis, Day,
Mackie, and Mitchell.
ABSENT: Councilmember Rigg.
ALSO PRESENT: Scott Somers, City Manager; Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager;
Janeen S. Miller, City Clerk; Suellen Ferguson, City Attorney; Terry
Schum, Director of Planning; Miriam Bader, Senior Planner; Adam
Rosenbaum, Student Liaison.
Mayor Wojahn opened the Virtual Worksession at 7:30 p.m.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Somers reported on the Strategic Plan focus groups; gave
a census reminder; announced US 1 lane closures due to the SHA MDOT US 1 reconstruction
project; said there would be no mosquito spraying this season due to state budget constraints; and
announced that the College Park Woods Pool project kicked off this month.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilmember Kennedy and seconded by Councilmember Kabir
to add a discussion of continuation of virtual meetings through the summer to the agenda.
Motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kennedy and seconded by Councilmember Day
to add a Proclamation of Mourning and Lament for COVID-19 victims to the agenda.
Motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kabir and seconded by Councilmember Mitchell
to add to next week’s agenda a Proclamation/Resolution regarding the homicide of
George Floyd (Black Lives Matter). Motion passed 7-0.
Motion to adopt the agenda as amended Councilmember Dennis/Councilmember
Mitchell passed 7-0.
1. Proclamations:
a. Mayor Wojahn read the Proclamation for “Wear Orange on June 5 for Gun Violence
Awareness Day.”
b. Mayor Wojahn read the Proclamation “To Recognize June 1, 2020 as a National Day
of Mourning and Lament for those lost from COVID-19.”
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2. Review of Detailed Site Plan for The Standard on Hartwick Road and discussion of the
Declaration of Covenants:
Ms. Schum said the City Council supported the Preliminary Plan with conditions on May 12. On
May 14, the County Planning Board approved the application with all of the City’s conditions.
The Applicant intends to apply for a Revitalization Tax Credit. It will come back to Council
when/if submitted.
Ms. Bader presented the staff report. The Planning Board date is June 25. The applicant is
Landmark Properties, a student housing developer from Athens GA. The project is 9-10 stories
mixed use with 951 beds/283 units and 6K square feet of retail. She reviewed the pocket park
and the departures, waivers and modifications being requested. Staff recommends approval of
the DSP with conditions, and approval of departures, as outlined in staff report.
Councilmember Brennan asked about the tree canopy departure. They are required to provide
8,059 sq. ft. of tree canopy but can only provide 5,030 sq. ft. due to site constraints, so they are
requesting a partial waiver. He asked if they could purchase offsets instead? Ms. Schum said
that option does not apply here, but we could negotiate this with the developer and include it in
the Declaration of Covenants.
For the applicant: Eric Leath, Landmark Properties, and Chris Hatcher, Attorney: Mr. Leath said
Landmark Properties is not just the developer, but also the contractor and owner. The site is
currently a parking lot and an office building with no stormwater management or landscaping.
Regarding the conditions: They agree with continuous expression line along Hartwick Road and
will share that detail with Council next week. They have readjusted the building slightly to
provide additional space for the new road, sidewalk and landscaping. Regarding the tree canopy:
they will plant street trees in the right-of-way, not on their actual site. If you include those street
trees, they would meet the requirement.
Councilmember Brennan said the reason that street trees aren’t incorporated into that calculation
is because they don’t mature to canopy height. He would like to see continued discussion on this
topic.
Mr. Hatcher discussed the issue of the NGBS vs. LEED rating system. They looked at what it
would take to move the building from NGBS Bronze to NGBS Silver. They will move in that
direction, but it comes with a cost. They have submitted their letter of intent to apply for a
Revitalization Tax Credit. They have reviewed the conditions and the Declaration of Covenants
(DOC) and agree with them in substance.
Discussion about the NGBS vs. LEED rating systems: The requirement for this location is LEED
Silver. There is a requirement in the DOC for the applicant to prove up that NGBS Bronze is at
least equivalent. We should have that information prior to approval next week. Then the tax
credit application will come back in the future and it will rely on the equivalency. This is not
determined until after the building is built and has to be proven up before the tax credit is paid.
M-NCPPC staff will make the determination on equivalency.
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Cindy Wasser, Home Innovations Research Lab, a certification lab that supports the home
building industry and certifies the NGBS standards: She described the NGBS program and said
some jurisdictions recognize NGBS as well as LEED. Discussion of the scorecards of LEED and
NGBS: NGBS has different point requirements and requires minimums in each chapter. LEED
is just a total. This makes NGBS more rigorous. LEED was designed for commercial use and
wasn’t a good fit for the residential. NGBS emerged from the need for something better suited
for residential.
Councilmember Day said it would be helpful to see a comparison matrix of LEED vs. NGBS.
Regarding the trees: He is more interested in the comparison of what was there before vs. what
is planned for the new development. He supports asking if they can address that gap somewhere
else in the City.
Councilmember Kabir would like to see the applicant address the loss of canopy somewhere in
the City.
Continue to discuss the tree canopy and LEED v. NGBS in the coming week.
To agenda – Day.
3. Discussion of a letter on Phases 2 and 3 of the US 1 reconstruction project:
Mr. Gardiner reviewed staff report. There is no funding in the MDOT budget for Planning,
Design and Engineering for the segments of US 1 north of 193. We have an opportunity now
with the beginning of Phase 1 Construction to thank SHA and repeat our requests for Phases 2
and 3. The County Council also sends an annual letter to the state with their list of County
priority projects. US 1 Reconstruction Phases 2 &3 is currently 3rd out of 9 listed priorities for
the County. We can also send a letter to the County.
Prepare both letters for approval next week. Consent.
ADD: Discussion of meetings for the summer:
Council discussed continuation of virtual meetings through the end of summer, and changing the
August Worksession date back to Tuesday since National Night Out has been delayed.
To Consent next week: Postpone NNO to October (if feasible at that time), Change the October
W/S date to Wednesday to accommodate NNO, and change the August Worksession date back
to Tuesday.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kabir announced the resumption of the north College Park community/police
meetings as a virtual meeting next Monday at 7:30. He added that a no-contact community clean
up event is being planned.
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Mayor Wojahn said he reached out to our COPS officers in light of death of George Floyd in
Minneapolis. He said this could be an opportunity to have a discussion with the police about the
concerns that people have about issues of racial bias in the police department.
Councilmember Kennedy discussed plans for the Hollywood Farmers Market.
Councilmember Dennis announced the resumption of Coffee Club via teleconference call
beginning tomorrow. The dial in information is on City website calendar.
Councilmember Brennan supports a dialog about diversity, justice, and bias in local policing. He
recognized local beautification efforts he sees in the community but said litter continues to be
prevalent. He asked if we could create a litter map so interested residents know where they can
pick up litter. He wants us to ask CSX to clean up the litter on their tracks. Mayor Wojahn
mentioned “PGC litter track” on the County’s website.
Councilmember Day extended condolences to John Rigg and his family on the loss of John’s
mother.
Councilmember Mitchell said the West College Park Civic Association will hold a town hall
meeting tomorrow with the 21st delegation. She said the last few days have been very difficult
for her thinking about the homicide of George Floyd and what is happening in this country
today. She is tired of being tired of the continuous killing of our black men at the hands of the
police. We need to have real conversations face-to-face.
Councilmember Mackie echoes these comments and hopes as a City we can do something to
make a difference.
Mr. Rosenbaum echoed the sentiment about what is going on in the country. He is talking with
the SGA about what they can do.
Mayor Wojahn said the events of the last few days is another stark reminder that racial bias still
exists and the impact particularly in the African American community can be deadly. He wants
to engage with the community and hear solutions and ideas about things we can be doing better.
He invited people to come to us with ideas and suggestions. He said it is difficult to have a
dialog during a pandemic but we can do it virtually. He encouraged people to participate in our
Strategic Planning forums.
ADJOURN: At 9:32 p.m., a motion was made by Councilmember Brennan and seconded by
Councilmember Mackie to adjourn the Worksession and enter into closed session. The motion
passed 7-0.
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Janeen S. Miller Date
City Clerk Approved
Agenda
City of College Park
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TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
CITY OF COLLEGE PARK
*VIRTUAL MEETING*
Please check meeting notice and City calendar for participant information
WORKSESSION AGENDA
7:30 P.M.
(There Will Be A Closed Session Following The Meeting)
COLLEGE PARK MISSION STATEMENT
The City Of College Park Provides Open And Effective Governance And Excellent Services
That Enhance The Quality Of Life In Our Community.
Time Item Staff/Council
7:30 Call To Order
City Manager’s Report
Amendments To And Approval Of The Agenda
Discussion Items
7:40 1
Proclamation: Wear Orange on June 5 for Gun Violence Mayor Wojahn
Awareness Day
7:45 2
Review of Detailed Site Plan for The Standard on Hartwick Terry Schum,
Road and discussion of the Declaration of Covenants (30) Director of Planning
8:15 3
Discussion of a letter on Phases 2 and 3 of the US 1 Mayor and Council
reconstruction project (10)
8:25 4 Requests for/Status of Future Agenda Items Mayor and Council
8:30 5 Mayor and Councilmember Comments Mayor and Council
Scott Somers,
8:35 6 City Manager's Comments City Manager
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ADJOURN
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Closed Session at the end of the meeting
Pursuant to the Maryland Annotated Code, General Provisions Article,
Section 3-305, the Mayor and Council are providing notice that they will meet
in a Closed Session after tonight’s meeting for the following purposes:
1. To consult with Counsel to obtain legal advice;
2. To consider a matter that concerns the proposal
for a business to locate in the State;
3. To discuss the appointment of individuals
over whom this public body has jurisdiction.
The Council will not return to public session after the Closed Session.
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PROCLAMATION
Gun Violence
Awareness Day
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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, every day, more than 100 Americans are killed by gun violence and on average there are
more than 13,000 gun homicides every year; and
WHEREAS, gun homicides predominantly occur in cities, with more than half of all firearm related gun
deaths in the nation occurring in 127 cities; and
WHEREAS, protecting public safety in the communities they serve is a Mayor’s highest responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with
keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories; and
WHEREAS, the pandemic facing America has drastically impacted communities and individuals
sheltering in place which may result in situations where access to firearms results in
increased risk in intimate partner violence gun deaths, suicide by gun and unintentional
shootings;
WHEREAS, in January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who marched in the presidential inaugural
parade and was tragically shot and killed just weeks later, should be now celebrating her
23rd birthday; and
WHEREAS, to help honor Hadiya – and the more than 100 Americans whose lives are cut short every
day and the countless survivors who are injured by shootings every day – a national
coalition of organizations has designated June 5, 2020, the first Friday in June, as the 6th
National Gun Violence Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, the idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to
commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear
orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods and orange is a
color that symbolizes the value of human life; and
WHEREAS, anyone can join this campaign by pledging to Wear Orange on June 5th, the first Friday in
June in 2020, to help raise awareness about gun violence; and
WHEREAS, we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep
firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep
our children safe.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Patrick L. Wojahn, Mayor of the City of College
Park, declare the first Friday in June, June 5, 2020, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. I
encourage all citizens to support efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value
human lives.
PROCLAIMED THIS 2nd DAY OF June , 2020.
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Patrick L. Wojahn, Mayor
City of College Park, Maryland
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Detailed Site Plan
“The Standard”
On Hartwick
Road
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Miriam Bader, Senior Planner Meeting Date: June 2, 2020
Presented By: Miriam Bader Proposed Consent: NA
Originating Department: Planning, Community and Economic Development
Issue Before Council: DSP-19068 for The Standard
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal # 3 – High Quality Development and Reinvestment
Background/Justification:
The Applicant (The Standard at College Park, LLC.) is requesting Detailed Site Plan (DSP) review for
property located on the south side of Hartwick Road, approximately 459 feet west of US-1/Baltimore
Avenue. The purpose of the DSP is to raze the existing office building and parking lot to construct a 9-10
story mixed-use project consisting of 951 beds/283 units of student housing, 6,000 square feet of retail
space and a 248-space parking garage. The proposed density is 154 dwelling units per acre with a FAR of
5.79. As part of the application, the Applicant is requesting modifications to the US 1 Corridor Sector Plan
Development District Standards, Departures from Parking, Loading and Landscape standards and a Tree
Canopy waiver. The Planning Board is scheduled to hear the DSP on June 25th. The City staff report is
attached.
Fiscal Impact:
The project provides more intensive development of the site which will generate an increase in City property
taxes. The Applicant does not qualify and is not requesting a waiver of the Prince George’s County School
Facilities surcharge. The Applicant is requesting a City Revitalization tax credit, which will be reviewed
separately. (See attached letter from Applicant).
Council Options:
1. Recommend approval of DSP-19068 with conditions per City Staff Report.
2. Recommend approval with different conditions.
3. Recommend disapproval.
Staff Recommendation:
#1
Recommended Motion:
I move that the City Council recommend approval of Detailed Site Plan-19068 with conditions as contained
in the City Staff Report and the Declaration of Covenants and Agreement in the form substantially attached.
Attachments:
1. City Staff Report with Conditions
2. Detailed Site Plan Submittal Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mcru8y1uxqgq2pg/AADNFDRCTm‐
l_lL0mIs3bAOpa?dl=0
3. M-NCPPC Technical Staff Report Link: www.pgplanning.org/Planning_Board/Agendas.htm
4. Letter regarding Revitalization Tax Credit
5. Declaration of Covenants and Agreement (provided by City Attorney)
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ATTACHMENT 1
City Staff Review and Recommendation
Detailed Site Plan 19068
The Standard at College Park
4321 Hartwick Road
Project Description
This request is for Detailed Site Plan (DSP) approval for property owned by Jemals Hartwick
LTC Partnership. The project is located mid-block between Guilford Drive and Hartwick Road.
The site is improved with a 5-story, 12,119-square foot office building and surface parking lot
with 180 spaces known as The Hartwick Building. The Applicant, The Standard at College Park,
LLC, is a student housing developer from Athens, Georgia. The proposed project is a 9-10 story
mixed-use building consisting of 951 beds/283 units of student housing, 6,000 square feet of
retail space and a 248-space parking garage. The proposed density is 154 dwelling units per acre
with a FAR of 5.79.
The property abuts existing student housing to the west (Terrapin Row), the mixed-use Southern
Gateway project (apartments and retail) to the east and a low-rise graduate student housing
development to the south across Guilford Drive. Multi-family condominiums (College Park
Towers) are located to the north across Hartwick Road and the College Park Shopping Center is
located to the northeast.
The property is zoned Mixed-Use-Infill within the Development District Overlay Zone (M-U-I,
DDOZ) of the Central US 1 Corridor Sector Plan and is in the Walkable Node University
(WNU) character area. The Sector Plan defines the WNU as consisting of higher-density mixed-
use buildings that accommodate retail with small blocks, wide sidewalks and buildings set close
to the frontages (p. 228). Development in the DDOZ is subject to the Sector Plan development
district standards. For development standards not covered by the Sector Plan, the other
applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance and Landscape Manual shall serve as the
requirement. The project is also subject to the conditions imposed by the Preliminary Plan of
Subdivision (PPS) 4-19047 which was adopted at the May 14, 2020 Planning Board meeting.
The development is in Aviation Policy Area (APA) 6, which imposes maximum height
restrictions (no obstruction over 198-feet Above Mean Sea Level -AMSL). The Applicant
submitted a determination letter from MDOT (dated March 11, 2020) that indicates compliance
with their Code. As part of the application, the Applicant is requesting several modifications to
development district standards defined in the 2010 Approved Central US 1 Corridor Sector Plan
and Sectional Map Amendment (Sector Plan), 3 departures and a Tree Canopy Modification.
Site Design and Architecture
Taking advantage of the topography, the building consists of two levels of above ground parking
with 8 levels of apartments above along Guilford Road (10 stories) and 9 stories of residential
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along Hartwick Road. The building is setback a variable width of 5-feet to 8-feet from Hartwick
Road, 15-feet from the western boundary line (due to a 15-foot storm drain easement), a variable
width of 9-feet to 21-feet along the eastern boundary line and a variable width of 19-feet to 54-
feet from Guilford Drive (due to flood plain). Lot coverage is 87.86%.
Hartwick Road is the primary frontage road and Guilford Drive is a secondary frontage road.
Hartwick Road serves as the building’s main entrance for the residential and retail uses and
provides vehicular access to the second level of the parking garage. The Guilford Drive frontage
consists of a pocket park along the entire frontage slightly below grade. The pocket park
consists of landscaping, hardscape and sitting areas mostly under the building’s 21-foot wide
overhang. On the north side of the sidewalk, a retaining wall, ranging in height, east to west
from approximately 0 feet to a maximum of 3.5 feet is proposed. A handrail, approximately 3.5-
feet in height (not to scale on the submitted plans, sheet C-905) is proposed, on top of the
retaining wall. The pocket park also serves as compensatory storage for the approved fill in the
floodplain. A stormwater management concept plan was approved on March 18, 2020. Behind
the pocket park is the parking garage with louvers on the second floor and decorative panels on
the first floor to provide screening. There will also be two residential entrances along this side to
the stair and elevator lobbies. The west elevation, facing Terrapin Row, will have an exterior
access door. The east elevation, along the new access road, will have access to the first level of
the parking garage and an interior loading zone.
The façade consists of a dark and light grey brick base with different shades of gray acrylic and
metal panels with accents of different shades of red. The building steps back at the eighth story,
as required by the Sector Plan, to lessen the impact of the height. Parking will be provided in a
two-level garage beneath the multifamily building.
Private residential amenity spaces will be provided on the first, second, and ninth levels of the
building. The project will include a study room/computer lab, a fitness area, and a game room.
Additionally, the project includes 3 interior courtyards located on the second floor: one devoted
to study, one active and one contemplative. The ninth floor/rooftop will include: a battered
water wall, outdoor kitchen/BBQ, bar top, table tennis, foosball, Jumbotron, outdoor tv’s, fire
trough, game/activity lawn, and a hammock garden.
Comment: The proposed building should be compatible with the area in terms of height, mass,
and use. Terrapin Row (student apartments with ground floor retail) to the west is 4-6 stories
and Southern Gateway to the east contains two 6-story buildings (apartments with ground floor
retail). This project is within walking distance of the University campus and the proposed retail
will enhance the downtown.
The Applicant seeks a 7.86% modification for exceeding lot coverage due to site constraints.
However, the Applicant is proposing 3 interior courtyards, a ninth-floor amenity deck and a
pocket park, all to be heavily landscaped, that will lessen the impact of exceeding lot coverage;
therefore, Staff supports this modification.
The Applicant is proposing an access to their structured parking lot from their primary frontage
street in a manner that requires a modification since they are not proposing “a driveway that
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either passes to the side of the building or through the building (p. 241). Even though this
modification was not formally requested by the Applicant, Staff is recommending approval due
to unique site constraints that includes the flood plain along the southern portion of the site, and a
stormwater easement along the western side of the property.
Public access to the pocket park along Guilford will provide an amenity for the community. A
metal handrail separates this space from the sidewalk creating a barrier to entrance. Staff
recommends removing the handrail, where possible, and replacing it with steps into the below-
grade park. In addition, Staff recommends creating a more open plaza area at the intersection of
Guilford Drive and the new street. Finally, Staff recommends where feasible, to show trees
planted behind the sidewalk on the Applicant’s property to align with the streetscape trees for
more effect. These recommendations will serve to make the whole pocket park more inviting to
the public.
Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
Based on the number of dwelling units and the amount of retail, 301 parking spaces are required.
The Sector Plan allows a reduction in the number of parking spaces for mixed-use development
by applying a shared parking factor of 1.2, reducing the number of required parking by 50 spaces
for a total 251 spaces. The Applicant is requesting a reduction of 3 parking spaces for a total of
248 spaces. The parking spaces are labeled retail (18 spaces) and residential (230 spaces).
Residential parking will be restricted to keycard access only. Eight of the residential parking
spaces will be reserved for residential visitors.
The Applicant’s justification for reducing the number of parking spaces is based on three factors.
First, the housing is designed for students who will be walking distance from the campus. Other
comparable student housing projects reflect similar ratios of parking spaces per bed. Second,
ample long-term bicycle parking will be provided and third, the property is located within one
mile of the Metro Green Line station and walking distance to a future Purple Line station.
Regarding bicycle parking spaces, 84 spaces are required, and 156 bicycle parking spaces will be
provided: 10 exterior and 146 interior (Sheet C-102). Additionally, a bikeshare pad is shown on
the west side of the property off Hartwick Road.
Comment: Staff supports the Applicant’s modification request to reduce residential parking
spaces by 3 spaces due to the project’s proximity to campus and Metro.
Landscaping
The Applicant is required to meet the Landscape Manual requirements for multifamily (Section
4.1), sustainable landscaping requirements (Section 4.9), screening requirements (Section 4.4)
and tree canopy coverage requirements (Section 25-128). The residential requirements are
shown to be met on Sheet L1.02 by providing 22 shade trees (a minimum of 7 is required).
Sustainable landscaping is met by providing 29 ornamental trees and 9 evergreens and 594
shrubs.
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Departure from Mechanical Unit Screening Requirement
The Applicant is requesting a departure from the screening requirement of the Landscape
Manual (Section 4.4 (a) (4)) that requires all mechanical equipment to be screened from adjacent
properties and streets. Transformers associated with the Project will be placed midway down the
east side of the building, facing the new access road. Screening materials are specified in the
Landscape Ordinance to consist of “evergreen trees and shrubs, walls, fences, and berms.”
According to the Applicant, PEPCO requires accessibility to the mechanical equipment and there
is inadequate space to provide this accessibility as well as provide an adequate screen due to the
site being constrained by floodplain to the south, a utility easement to the west, and providing
adequate streetscape to the east. Rather than using the materials required by the Landscape
Manual, the Applicant proposes to screen the mechanical equipment by applying artistic
elements to the mechanical equipment.
Comment: Staff supports the Applicant’s proposal to provide an artistic treatment to the
mechanical equipment rather than a physical screen with the condition that the Applicant provide
a detail of the artistic treatment to be used, for review by city staff. Staff is seeking a treatment
that will create visual interest and enhance the streetscape along the new road.
Modification from Tree Canopy Requirement
Since the property is in the M-U-I zone, the Applicant is required to provide 10% tree canopy
coverage (8,059 square feet for the 80,586 square feet property). The Applicant is short of
meeting tree canopy coverage by 4% (3029 square feet) and has requested a waiver for the
shortage. According to the Applicant, site constraints such as flood plain to the south, stormwater
easement to the west, a new road to the east and structural load capacity limit the amount of tree
canopy that can be provided. The Applicant proposes planting 43 trees on site that count towards
the tree canopy coverage. Additional trees will be provided within the right-of-way along the
property’s frontages, accounting for an additional 3,370 square feet; however, these trees do not
count towards the tree canopy coverage requirement.
Comment: The existing tree canopy on site is minimal since almost the entire site is covered by
a surface parking lot and an office building. The Applicant is increasing the tree canopy by
providing landscaping in the Guilford Drive Pocket Park, in the three interior courtyards, the
ninth-floor roof top, and along the property’s frontages. Staff supports the 4% tree canopy
reduction because the Applicant has demonstrated that full compliance with the requirements is
impractical due to site limitations and site conditions.
Streetscape
The Sector Plan requires the provision of sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian lighting, and
amenities such as bicycle racks, benches and trash receptacles along street frontages (Hartwick
Road, Guilford Drive, and New Road).
Cross-Sections (Sheet C-905) show both the Hartwick Road and Guilford Drive streetscapes as
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having 4-foot wide landscape strips, and 6-foot wide sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Guilford Drive will have an adjoining a pocket park that will vary in width from 13-feet to 55-
feet. The 6-foot wide sidewalks for both Hartwick and Guilford are designed to match the
development to the east and west. The new access road will include dedication of 4-feet of right-
of-way to the City to expand the planned road to a 24-foot width, and 9 feet of public access
easements to provide for a 4-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide sidewalk..
Comment: The cross-sections shown are acceptable, but more details are needed such as the
number and types of trees and pedestrian lighting to match that being provided by the
development to the east.
Departure from Parking Space Dimensions and Number of Loading Spaces Standards
Parking Space Dimensions
The Zoning Ordinance (Sections 27-558 and 27-559) specifies two sizes for non-parallel parking
spaces: a standard space (9.5 feet by 19 feet), and a compact space (8 feet by 16.5 feet). The
Applicant is requesting a departure to allow a hybrid mixture of spaces including: 9-foot by 19
foot, 8.5-foot by 19-foot, 8-foot by 19-foot and 8-foot by 16-foot. Section 27-548.25 (e) permits
an Applicant to request a departure and authorizes the Planning Board to grant departures should
the Applicant meet the departure criteria. The Applicant reasons that providing the narrower
spaces will allow the Applicant to provide an adequate number of parking spaces to serve the
Project. Further, the Applicant reasons that the slightly smaller spaces will not detrimentally
effect parking adequacy since: 1. the project is located in an urbanizing area where compact and
sub-compact vehicles are more prevalent and 2. the anticipated residents are students who tend
not to own larger cars.
Comment: The Applicant addresses all the Departure criteria in their SOJ in pages 25-27. Staff
supports the Departure request reasoning that it is better to provide more compact spaces than to
reduce the overall number of parking spaces.
Number of Loading Spaces
The Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 27-582) requires the Applicant to provide 2 loading spaces, 1 for
the commercial use and 1 for the multi-family residential use. The Applicant proposes providing
1 space that will be shared by both the residential and commercial uses reasoning that loading
demand for the proposed multi-family residential use will be low because the units will be fully
furnished.
Comment: The Applicant addresses all the Departure criteria in their SOJ in pages 29-31. Staff
supports the Departure request because one loading space should be adequate to meet the limited
residential and commercial needs.
Modifications to Development District Standards
The Applicant is requesting the following eight modifications from the development district
standards:
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Standard Required Proposed Recommendation
Parking Covered parking shall be Parking within first layer Support
Placement (p. provided within the third along Guilford Drive but
235) layer. will provide screening so
parking is not visible.
Frontage 80% Minimum 77% due to public utility Support - May
Buildout (p. easement, ROW comply and
235) dedication and public modification not
access easement. needed.
Lot Coverage 80% Maximum 87.86% with 3 interior Support
(p. 235) courtyards, amenity roof
and public access pocket
park along Guilford
Drive frontage.
Number of 251 parking spaces 248 parking spaces, Support
Parking student housing, students
Spaces (p. own personal vehicles at
239) a lower rate, ample long-
term bicycle parking, and
close to mass transit.
Structured Minimum 50-foot setback Setback varies from 19’- Support – May not be
Parking (p. 50’. Adequate screening needed since this is
243) will be provided to not a stand-alone
mitigate appearance of parking structure.
parking garage.
Façades and Provide a continuous The expression line’s Staff recommends a
Storefronts expression line along the height varies. condition that the
(p. 245) street. Applicant provide a
continuous expression
line along Hartwick
Road.
Blade Sign Maximum area of 9 square 35 square feet but at a Support with
(p.254) feet. height and scale that is condition that sign
appropriate for the plan be revised to
building. clarify no panelized
back lighting or box
lighting fixtures will
be used, since these
are prohibited by the
Sector Plan.
Sustainability LEED Silver certification NGBS Bronze Staff is willing to
and the consider using an
Environment alternative to the
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(p. 256) LEED certification
system; however, it
must be proven
equivalent to LEED
Silver certification.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of DSP-19068 with conditions, and approval of the requested
departures (parking space design, transformer screening, and loading space) as follows:
1. SUPPORT the following alternative development district standards as noted below:
(Note: The page numbers referenced are from the 2010 Approved Central US 1 Corridor
Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment).
a. Building Form, Character Area 5b, Walkable Nodes (University) (page 235)- To
allow parking within 20 feet of the property line.
b. Building Form, Character Area 5b, Walkable Nodes (University) (page 235)-To
allow a reduction in the building frontage buildout from 80% minimum at the build-
to-line to 77% along Guilford Drive.
c. Building Form, Character Area 5b, Walkable Nodes (University) (page 235) – To
allow lot coverage to be 87.86% exceeding the 80% maximum.
d. Building Form, Parking Spaces (page 239) - To allow a reduction of 3 parking
spaces from the 251 spaces required.
e. Building Form, Parking Lots, Loading and Service Areas (page 241)- To allow
Hartwick Road, a primary frontage street, to be used as a primary source of access to
off-street parking.
f. Architectural Elements (page 245) - To not provide a continuous expression line
above the second story on the east, south and west facades of the building.
g. Architectural Elements (page 254) - To exceed the maximum area of any single sign
mounted perpendicular to a given façade (blade sign) from 9 square feet to 35 square
feet.
h. Sustainability and the Environment (page 256) – To allow the use of an equivalent
alternative rating system to the required LEED silver certification.
2. SUPPORT for a 4% waiver of required tree canopy coverage.
3. Prior to certification of the Detailed Site Plan, the Applicant shall:
a. Submit clear documentation that the alternative rating system proposed is equal to
or better than LEED Silver certification.
b. Correct Sheet C-102, Lot Coverage from 78.3% to 87.86%.
4. Prior to certification of the Detailed Site Plan, the Applicant shall revise the Architectural
Plans to:
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a. Provide at least 4 electric car-charging stations in the parking garage.
b. Provide at least 1 car sharing parking space.
c. Provide a continuous expression line above the second floor along the Hartwick Road
façade and extend the balconies on this façade to meet the expression line.
d. Rearrange the colored acrylic panels along the Hartwick Road facade to enhance the
verticality and mitigate the massing of the building.
e. Provide a detail of the proposed decorative panels to screen the parking garage along
Guilford Drive.
5. Prior to certification of the Detailed Site Plan, the Applicant shall revise the Landscape
Plans to:
a. Provide a detail of the artistic treatment proposed for the mechanical equipment
(transformers) along the new street for review by City staff.
b. Provide the location and type of trees and pedestrian lighting for the streetscapes along
Hartwick Road, Guilford Drive and the new access road. These details should be
consistent with the streetscapes provided to the east and west of the subject site.
c. Revise the landscape and hardscape plans for Guilford Road Pocket Park to enhance
accessibility by the public and improve the pedestrian experience. The following
should be considered:
1) Replace as much of the metal railing along the sidewalk as possible with concrete
steps into the below-grade space.
2) Create a more open plaza area at the intersection of Guilford Drive and the new
street.
3) Where feasible, show trees planted along the sidewalk edge on Applicant’s property
to align with streetscape trees for more effect.
6. Prior to certification of the Sign Plan, the Applicant shall revise the Sign Plan to clarify
sign construction details to ensure that panelized back lighting and box lighting fixtures
are not provided.
7. Prior to Planning Board approval, execute a Declaration of Covenants Agreement with
the City that includes, at a minimum, the following provisions:
a. PILOT to City if the property becomes tax exempt.
b. Unitary management and condominium conversion requirements.
c. Acknowledgement of responsibility for maintenance of pedestrian light fixtures,
landscaping, and sidewalks.
d. Dedication of 4 feet of right-of-way to the City for the new street along the eastern
property line.
e. Public access easements to the City of College Park for the pocket park and sidewalk
and landscape strip along the new street.
f. Provision of an outdoor public art feature, which can be matched by City funds (up to
$15,000).
g. Evidence of LEED SILVER or equivalent certification.
h. The new 6-foot wide sidewalk along the west side of the building within an existing
City easement should conform to ADA standards to the extent practicable.
i. Naming of the new access road shall be approved by the City.
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W. Christopher Hart
Authorized Signatory
The Standard at College Park, LLC
315 Oconee Street
Athens, GA 30606
May 28, 2020
Ms. Terry Schum
Planning Director
City of College Park
8400 Baltimore Ave., Suite 375
College Park, MD 20740
Re: 4321 Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland 20740
Dear Ms. Schum,
The Standard at College Park, LLC, the developer of the Standard at College Park, intends to redevelop
the site at 4321 Hartwick Road. In conjunction with that project, the developer believes they meet the
criteria for the City’s Revitalization Tax Credit Program. Please let this letter serve as notice that the
developer intends to apply for the City of College Park Revitalization Tax Credit.
Sincerely,
W. Christopher Hart
Authorized Signatory
The Standard at College Park, LLC
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Letter on Phases 2
and 3 of US 1
Reconstruction
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CITY OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Bill Gardiner, Meeting Date: June 2, 2020
Assistant City Manager
Presented By: Bill Gardiner, Proposed Consent Agenda: NA
Assistant City Manager
Originating Department: Mayor and Council
Issue Before Council: Discussion of letters to the County Council and the Maryland Department of
Transportation (MDOT) urging the prioritization and funding for segments two
and three of the Baltimore Avenue Reconstruction project
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 3: High Quality Development and Reinvestment
Background/Justification:
The City has advocated for significant safety improvements to Baltimore Avenue from downtown College
Park to I-495. The State project had lingered for many years, but construction has begun on the first
segment from College Avenue to MD 193. Completion is anticipated in 2023.
Segments 2 and 3 have not been funded—there is no money in the draft six-year Consolidated
Transportation Plan for engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for the segments from MD
193 to the Capital Beltway. The City has requested the State to include funding for the rest of the project but
has been unsuccessful thus far.
Prince George’s County annually submits a Transportation Priorities Letter to the State (see attached)
indicating the County priority for State transportation projects. The County lists funding of segments two and
three of the Baltimore Avenue project as a third priority of nine projects. The County’s first priority is
interchange improvements at I-495 and Arena Drive, and the second priority is interchange and intersection
improvements at several locations on MD 210.
The Council may consider sending a request to the County Council that it make the Baltimore Avenue
project a higher priority in its letter to the State, and also consider sending a letter again to MDOT requesting
funding for segments two and three.
Given the long timeframe for project engineering; the long delays in bringing Phase 1 to construction; and
the importance this project for the safety of drivers and pedestrians in College Park, the City requests that
our State, County, and Federal representatives urge MDOT to fund planning, engineering, and right-of-way
acquisition for Segments 2 and 3.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Council Options:
1. Authorize a letter to the County Council urging it to make State funding for segments two and three of the
Baltimore Avenue project a higher priority.
2. Authorize a letter to MDOT urging it to fund engineering and land acquisition for the project.
3. Take no action at this time.
Staff Recommendation:
1, or 1 and 2.
Recommended Motion:
N/A
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Attachments:
Prince George’s County Priority Projects List for the Fiscal Years FY 2020-2025 State Consolidated
Transportation Program.
Staff Report - Baltimore Ave Phase 2 Agenda Item2 018
6.2.20sts.Docx
• US 1, Baltimore Avenue (MD 193 to 1-95/495): The County appreciates the
State's effort in advancing into construction and reducing the time fame for the
first phase of this project and now strongly encourages in beginning the necessary
work to move the subsequent phases forward. This is a unique opportunity to
improve this showcase for the State's flagship college campus. Ensuring that this
project is well designed and timely constructed is critical. This project will bring
much needed streetscaping and enhanced safety measures including sidewalk
improvements to this highly congested and challenged roadway in College Park.
3. US 1, Baltimore Avenue Commence with construction on
(College Avenue to I-95/495) Phase I andfund completion of
planning and advance design of
Roadway Reconstruction Phase II I III
(To be completed in phases) into construction
to improve safety; provide
Phase II - MD 193 to Hollywood streetscaping for community
Road revitalization; improve transit
Phase III - Hollywood Road to access; and upgrade Cherry Hill Rd.
I-95/ I-495 intersection.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Angela D. Also brooks
FEB 0 4 2020
Coun ty li:xecu th •c
Mr. Gregory Slater, Acting Secretary
Maryland Department of Transportation
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, Maryland 21076
Dear Secretary Slater:
Enclosed herewith is Prince George's County's ('the County's) Priority Projects List for
the Fiscal Years FY 2020-2025 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). The list
reflects the County's priorities for State highway construction projects, transit, project planning
starts, safety improvements, system preservation, and gateway projects. Further, the Priority
Projects List advances the County's objectives related to Vision Zero, the County's multimodal
safety plan and to Transit Oriented Development (TOD)/economic development.
Annually, we reassess what has transpired since our previous Priority letter. We are
pleased to see progress on the Purple Line. The laying of the first track last year was an
important milestone as the project moves towards opening in Prince George's County in 2022.
As the I-95/I-495 Managed Lanes Study moves through the National Environmental
Protection Act (NEP A) process, it is crucial to advocate a wholistic approach that reduces
congestion, incorporates transit, and supports balanced sustainable development. We wish to
collaborate regionally to address the American Legion and Woodrow Wilson Bridge through this
project, bringing Maryland and Virginia together on both sides of the Potomac River. In
addition, it is critical that the project is context sensitive, making more appropriate connections
to established and planned major economic drivers as specified by the County throughout the I-
495 Corridor.
In reviewing the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting MagLev (SCMagLev)
documentation to date, the County still continues to have several major reservations. The project
solely passes along or through the County without direct benefit to the County or our residents.
The community has expressed concerns related to potential adverse impacts due to construction,
takings, and the burden of the train and its infrastructure. These issues must be satisfactorily
addressed as a condition for advancing the potential project. In general, we continue to believe
any resources devoted to this project may be better spent on expressed priority projects in this
letter.
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
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Our priorities list encompasses projects that enhance community revitalization, promote
economic development, increase transit access, reduce congestion and improve safety for all
modes. As part of our continued partnership, it is important to invest more in the treatment of
medians on state roads in the County. Together, we must maintain these roadways with better
and more frequent maintenance and trash removal.
Several key projects from previous lists are advancing so this list highlights projects that
are needed in the FY 2020-2025 CTP:
VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
• Vision Zero Prince George's Multimodal Enhancements on State-Maintained
Roadways: As both Prince George's County and the State of Maryland have
recently become Vision Zero jurisdictions, and traffic fatalities and serious
injuries are predictable and preventable events, it is imperative that we work
together to address traffic safety in a much more aggressive and strategic
fashion. Projects that are intended to address safety, specifically those designed
to reduce pedestrian-related collisions in Prince George's County, are paramount
and can be found in several categories of the list including System Preservation
and Project Planning. As part of the State's emphasis on context-driven design, it
must continue efforts to implement safety features on and along State-maintained
roadways; including installing continuous street lighting, crosswalks, sidewalks,
and other measures.
TRANSITIWMATAIMULTI-MODAL
• WMATA Funding: Robust funding for the WMATA system is necessary to
assure needed capacity and effective transit services throughout Prince George's
County, and we applaud the actions taken in_2018-19 to put WMATA on
sounder financial footing. Both the Metrorail and a soundly funded Metrobus
network are essential to the County for addressing mobility needs and providing
sustainable alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles. The County is very
pleased with the regional commitment to dedicated funding for WMATA.
However, additional funding is needed for programs like expanding corridor
routes in Prince Gorge's County, to help support Transit Oriented Development
(TOD) around the 15 Stations in the County, and enhanced transit connectivity
between activity centers. It is also important for the County to have a strong
voice in WMATA governance through Board representation.
• WMAT A Capital Improvements: The County strongly encourages WMATA
to keep elected officials and the community at large informed about major
system improvements (e.g., station platform work) as they pertain to travel
impacts and apply, as necessary, best practices learned from similar projects. As
appropriate, incorporate station fa<;ade or ingress/egress improvements to
encourage or complement nearby TOD development.
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• WMATA Bus Transformation Plan: As WMATA finalizes its
recommendations on the Bus Transformation Project, the County welcomes
serious discussions on how to make existing Metro bus service more responsive to
our resident's transportation needs and regional efforts to establish bus priority
networks on major roads in the County.
• Purple Line Extended (New Carrollton to Virginia): With the construction of
the Purple Line well underway, it is critical to advance study of the next logical
phases of circumferential transit linking the spokes of the Nation's Capital.
• The Bus: As Prince George's County operates a transit system separate from
WMAT A, additional funding is needed to provide expanded service to meet
existing needs and accommodate future growth. The County has already begun to
layout its five-year Transit Vision Plan for providing enhanced local transit
service in Prince George's County. Robust Locally Operated Transit System
(LOTS) funding is crucial to deliver these critical local services.
• Prince George's County Transitway: Advancing study of a fixed guideway
network with emphasis on priority corridors is important for sustainable economic
development and enhanced mobility within the County and the region. Priority
corridors provide links to neighboring jurisdictions, and between activity centers
within Prince George's County. The County very much appreciates the award of a
State Transit Innovation Grant to advance a bus rapid transit network and
considers this an important step in developing a more robust system.
• Transit Oriented Development: Prince George's County strongly supports
infrastructure investment to support vital economic development in transit-
oriented communities. Focusing investment to maximize the potential of the
significant transit network of Metrorail, MARC, Amtrak, and the Purple Line is
strategic and supports mutual economic development goals. Prince George's
County is specifically requesting state TOO designation for the Bowie State
MARC Station area.
• MD 5, Branch Avenue/Southern Maryland Rapid Transit: The Branch Avenue
Project, which will provide improved traffic flow and new interchanges in the Branch
A venue corridor, and the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project, proposed fixed
guideway transit along the MDS/US-301 corridor extending from the Branch Avenue
Metrorail Station in Prince George's County to Waldorf and White Plains in Charles
County, are critical projects to alleviate congestion and promote economic development
on the MD-5/US-301 corridor. We strongly urge the State to finalize the remaining
project planning and design elements for both projects and move these projects forward
into construction.
Wayne K. Cuny Administration Building
130 I McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
(301) 952-4131 " www.princegeorgescountymd.gov 022
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STATE ROADS & HIGHWAYS
• Arena Drive Interchange: What was initially constructed as an additional entry
point to the FedEx football stadium for high volume events, this interchange has
become the front door for the new University of Maryland Regional Medical
Center, the rebirth of the area surrounding the regional hospital well as a gateway
to the new downtown Largo. This infrastructure must be improved to provide
true multi-modal mobility and expanded in order to suitably provide access to
this vital TOD, and to ensure uninhibited travel to the regional medical center.
• MD 210, Indian Head Highway (Palmer Road at Livingston Road West
Interchange): Advancing the current work at Kerby Hill Road further South
along the MD 210 corridor is of paramount importance to Prince George's
County. Moving ahead with this project will benefit the State, Region, and
County by improving mobility from Southern Maryland into and through the
County. The County appreciates the collaboration with SHAin finalizing the
MOU for the Corridor.
• US 1, Baltimore Avenue (MD 193 to 1-95/495): The County appreciates the
State's effort in advancing into construction and reducing the time fame for the
first phase of this project and now strongly encourages in beginning the necessary
work to move the subsequent phases forward. This is a unique opportunity to
improve this showcase for the State's flagship college campus. Ensuring that this
project is well designed and timely constructed is critical. This project will bring
much needed streetscaping and enhanced safety measures including sidewalk
improvements to this highly congested and challenged roadway in College Park.
• MD 4 Corridor, Pennsylvania Avenue Interchanges (Westphalia Road,
Dower House Road, and MD 223 Woodyard Road). In addition to the
construction of the MD Route 4 at Suitland Parkway project, it is imperative to
advance design for the remaining interchanges along Pennsylvania Avenue just
outside the Beltway. This will address mission-related needs at Joint Base
Andrews, relieve congestion, and enhance development projects in the area. In
addition, interim improvements at the MD 4 and Westphalia Road intersection are
needed to address existing conditions because of movements at Joint Base
Andrews and the burgeoning needs of the corridor.
• 1-95 I Greenbelt Metro Access: This intersection project remains critical to the
County as an economic engine for the region. Safe and efficient access to the
Metrorail station from I-95 will stimulate continued economic development in the
area and assure that this site is able to fulfill its potential as a major TOD location
for spurring the economic health and vitality in the State of Maryland.
• MD 197, Collington Road (US 50 to MD 450): Widening MD 197 from US 50 to MD
450 is important for relieving congestion, improving safety, and supporting economic
development in the Bowie area. This is a major access and conveyance point for an
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important economic and residential center within the County.
We look forward to working closely with the Maryland Department of Transportation
and its business units in implementing a comprehensive multimodal transportation program.
Collectively, these projects will strengthen not only Prince George ' s County but also the region
and the State ofMaryland.
,~ ~~ -Tod~m~~~
County Executive County Council Chair
Enclosure
cc: The Honorable Joanne C. Benson, Chair, Prince George' s County Senate Delegation
The Honorable Erek Barron, Chair, Prince George ' s County House Delegation
The Honorable Calvin S. Hawkins, II, Vice-Chair, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable Mel Franklin, Member, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable Thomas E. Demoga, Member, Prince George ' s County Council
The Honorable Deni L. Taveras, Member, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable Dannielle M. Glaros, Member, Prince George' s County Council
The Honorable Jolene Ivey, Member, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable, Derrick Leon Davis, Member, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable Rodney C. Streeter, Member, Prince George' s County Council
The Honorable Monique Anderson-Walker, Member, Prince George's County Council
The Honorable Sydney J. Harrison, Member, Prince George's County Council
Major F. Riddick, Jr. , Chief Administrative Officer, Office ofthe County Executive
Floyd E. Holt, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the County Executive
Terry L. Bellamy, Director, Prince George' s Department of Public Works and
Transportation
Martin L. Harris, Deputy Director, Prince George' s Department of Public Works
and Transportation
Gwendolyn T. Clerkley, Deputy Director, Prince George ' s Department of Public Works
and Transportation
Elizabeth Hewlett, Chair, Prince George ' s County Planning Board, M-NCPPC
Andree Green Checkley, Esquire, Prince George ' s County Planning Department,
M-NCPPC
Debbie Tyner, Acting Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, M-NCPPC
Kevin Quinn, Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration
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CRITERIA FOR
PRIORITY STATE PROJECTS WITHIN
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
The Maryland State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Priority Projects List is
developed by staff of the Prince George's County Department of Public Works and
Transportation (DPW&T) in coordination with the staff of the Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Based on the collective input received by the relevant
partner agencies, and internal analysis, the CTP List is forwarded to the County Executive and
County Council for review, approval and transmittal to the Maryland State Department of
Transportation (MDOT) through a joint signature letter.
Criteria used to prioritize the List are as follows:
Safety Improvements - Each project is evaluated to determine the safety enhancements to be
achieved for all users in response to data and determined needs.
Capacity Improvements- Each project is evaluated to determine the capacity improvements to
be provided for the transportation facility users in response to the needs.
Revitalization - Each project is reviewed to determine the project's contribution to the County's
revitalization initiatives and improvements to each community's well-being and environmental
sustainability through the implementation of current, sound and sensitive practices.
Economic Development- Each project is evaluated to determine the project's contribution to the
County's economic development policies and goals.
Mass Transit- Each project is evaluated to determine the project's contribution to the County's
Master Plan for implementation of transit services with emphasis on intra-community transit
needs.
Project Schedule - Each project schedule is evaluated to assure the progression of projects from
the planning stage into the construction phase for each subsequent year. The availability of
projects for the construction phase assures that County projects are available to compete for
construction funding each year.
Other Funding Sources- Each project is evaluated to determine the availability of"other" funding
sources to supplement State and federal funding provided in the CTP.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
2020-2021 PRIORITY PROJECTS LIST
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
I. STATE TRANSIT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN PRINCE GEORGE'S
COUNTY
A. Transit Expansion and Funding:
1. The Bus Expand community-based bus
services to address unmet or
underserved transit demands (i.e.
enhanced service for National
Harbor I South County). Enable
fulfillment of the County's Transit
Vision Plan.
2. WMATA Funding Maintenance and capacity
improvements are required
to deliver effective transit throughout
the County with emphasis on
maintaining MetroBus and
MetroRail service in the County,
including high capacity transit
routes, enhanced investment in TOD,
and improved connectivity between
activity centers.
3. Southern Maryland Transit Expansion of fixed guideway transit
services from Branch Avenue
Metrorail Station south along the
MD 5/ US 301 Corridor to Charles
County to relieve congestion in
Prince George's County. Project
needs to be continued and enter into
Alternative Analysis.
4. Fixed Guideway Transit Connecting transit from Virginia to
Southern Prince George's County,
including the National Harbor, via
the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
(WWB) by bus rapid transit or rail.
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5. Transitway Priority Corridors Study of expanded fixed guideway I
bus rapid transit services along
identified corridors to meet
economic development in areas
including Largo, Branch A venue,
National Harbor and
other vital activity centers in the
County.
For Purple Line Extension Initiate formal study process of
(in phases): potential alignments for developing a
-New Carrollton to Largo regional circumferential line.
-Largo to Branch A venue Enhances long-term, regional,
-Branch Ave. to Nat. Harbor sustainable economic development.
6. MARC Cornerstone Plan Expand and enhance service along
(Growth and Investment Plan) the MARC Camden and Penn Lines
and continued through service at
Union Station connecting to Virginia
Rail Express (VRE).
Transit Oriented Development:
Support State funding for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in Prince George's County
as it is vital for economic development and smart growth. All the TOD Centers on this list
are important for the economic health and vitality of the State and County. The first six
listed also need to be added to the State's Designated TOD list as the others have been.
1. Largo Metro Station
2. Suitland Metro Station
3. Prince George's Plaza Metro Station
4. College Park/Discovery District Metro/Northern Gateway Purple Line
Stations
5. Bowie MARC Station
6. West Hyattsville
7. New Carrollton Transit Station
8. Greenbelt Metro Station
9. Branch A venue Metro Station
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10. Southern Avenue Metro Station
11. Laurel MARC
12. Naylor Road Metro Station
II. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (SHA) PRIORITY PROJECTS
The SHA Priority Projects List is intended to provide guidance to SHA on the order in which
Prince George's County's elected officials desire project planning to start and see actual
construction take place. The recommended projects have been prioritized from a strategic
planning effort to provide: the greatest benefit to areas inside or adjacent to the Beltway; much
needed safety improvements; and economic development growth within the County. Historically,
projects currently funded for construction in the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) are
expected to proceed to construction based on the published funding schedule, which ordinarily
would be excluded from this priority list.
A. Construction Priorities:
1. I-95/I-495@ Arena Drive Provide funding to: Improve
Widening /Interchange interchange capacity;
Improvements I Reconstruction reduce congestion; enhance
safety for vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrians; promote economic
development serving as gateway for
downtown of County.
2. MD 210, Indian Head Highway Complete Phase I Kirby Hill Rd.
Interchange and Intersection Interchange and advance redesign
Improvements and construction ofremaining
(Could be redesigned and intersections to relieve existing and
constructed in one phase) projected congestion, as well as
Phase II - Palmer Road I support economic development.
Livingston Road Other alternatives to relieve
Phase III - Oxon Hill Road I congestion and improve safety
Old Fort Road should be explored.
3. US 1, Baltimore A venue Commence with construction on
(College Avenue to I-95/495) Phase I and fund completion of
planning and advance design of
Roadway Reconstruction Phase II I III
(To be completed in phases) into construction
to improve safety; provide
Phase II - MD 193 to Hollywood streetscaping for community
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Road revitalization; improve transit
Phase III- Hollywood Road to access; and upgrade Cherry Hill Rd.
I-951 I-495 intersection.
4. MD 51 US 301 to Charles County Provide funding to advance
Line Interchanges and Widening planning, design and construction
• Surratts Road of this major multi-modal corridor
• Burch Hill Road (A-65) project to relieve congestion;
• TB to Charles County Line improve safety; and economic
Development.
5. I-95 I Greenbelt Metro Access Restore State/federal
construction funding for safe and
efficient access from I-951I-495 to
the Greenbelt Metrorail Station and
support mixed- use development
use economic development around
the Station.
6. MD 197, Collington Road Fund advance ofplanning, design,
(US 50 to MD 450) and construction; improve
safety; and support roadway
widening and economic
development.
7. MD 71 7 I Water Street Bridge Advance design completion and
and Roadway Reconstruction fund construction; Improve safety
in Upper Marlboro area by raising
MD 717 out ofthe floodplain.
8. MD 450, Annapolis Road Advance design completion and
(Stonybrook Drive to MD 3) construction; Relieve congestion;
improve safety; support roadway
widening; economic development.
9. US 301 -MD 197 Interchange Advance design completion and
(To be constructed in phases) construction; Improve safety and
relieve congestion in this rapidly
developing commercial area.
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B. Project Planning Priorities:
1. I-95/I-495@ Arena Drive Immediately move into the program
Widening /Interchange and fund for planning, design, and
Improvements I Reconstruction construction; Improve interchange
capacity; reduce congestion;
provide enhanced safety for vehicles,
pedestrians and bicycles;
promote economic development
serving as a gateway for the County.
2. MD 193, University Blvd. Move all phases into planning;
(To be completed in phases) Improve pedestrian, bicycle and
Phase I: US 1 to Hanover Pkwy vehicular safety; intersection
Phase II: County Line to Adelphi improvements, provide street
Road continuous lighting, landscaping,
Community enhancement, critical as
part of the Purple Line.
3 MD 410, East-West Highway I Complete planning of all phases:
Riverdale Road I Veterans Pkwy Improve safety, provide
(To proceed in phases) streetscaping, for community and
Phase I: MD 212 to US 1 (road diet) economic development, provide
Phase II: MD 212 to MD 650 continuous overhead lighting.
4. MD 4 Corridor, Pennsylvania Ave. Provide funding to advance planning
Widening and Interchange and construction; Relieve
Improvements congestion, improve safety, and
• Westphalia Road provide access to employment
Interchange centers in the MD 4 corridor and
• Dower House Road for Joint Base Andrews.
Relocation I Interchange
And short-term improvements
• MD 223 Interchange
5. MD 458 Silver Hill Road Advance into project planning;
• MD 5 to Suitland Road Improve safety for all users and ,
• Suitland Road to MD 4 provide streetscaping, revitalization,
MD 4 to Walker Mill Road and continuous overhead lighting for
community intersection
improvements.
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6. MD 212, Powder Mill Road Advance into planning;
(Pleasant Acres Drive to I-95) Improve safety and support for
Roadway and Intersection economic development.
Reconstruction
7. US 50, John Hanson Highway Initiate project planning;
(MD 704 to MD 197) Relieve congestion and
New Interchange improve safety on MD 197
and MD 450.
C. Gateway Beautification Projects:
Funding is needed for enhancements/clean-up of smaller scope projects to improve aesthetics,
street lighting, SWM, sidewalk, beautification, streetscaping and bicycle facilities to enhance
public, motorized and non-motorized transportation safety at the entrances to the County from the
Nation's Capital.
1. MD 218, Suitland Road
2. MD 4, Pennsylvania Avenue
3. US 50 I MD 201 John Hanson Highway I Kenilworth Avenue
4. MD 214, East Capitol Street
5. MD 210, Indian Head Highway
D. Safety I System Preservation and Urban Reconstruction Priorities:
Funding is neededfor projects that improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety, provide street
lighting and streetscaping to support community enhancement.
1. MD 704, Martin Luther King Highway
(Hill Road to MD 450)
2. Alt. US 1 MD @ 450 Annapolis Road Geometric improvements
(Specific to Peace Cross) for vehicular, bicycle and
pedestrian safety.
3. MD 218 Suitland Road
(DC Line to MD 458)
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4. MD 4, Pennsylvania Avenue
(DC Line to Silver Hill Road)
5. MD 450, Annapolis Road
• Finns LaneiHarkins Road to MD 564,
Lanham-Severn Road) and extending
the limits from MD 410 (Veterans
Parkway) to MD 564 (Lanham-Severn).
• Bladensburg- Green/Complete Street
Project
(Peace Cross to MD 202)
E. Bicycle Corridor Priorities:
Retrofitting of existing State roadways to enhance and enable safe bicycle and pedestrian
mobility in alignment with a Vision Zero objective.
1. MD 704 (multi-use side path and buffered bike lanes-MD 450 Hill Road)
2. MD 193 (sidewalks, designated bike lanes, and safety improvements-
Montgomery County Line to MD 564, to be done in phases)
• Phase I: Montgomery County Line to Adelphi Road
• Phase II: US 1 to Hanover Parkway
• Phase III: Hanover Parkway to MD 564
3. US 1 (DC line to Howard County Line, to be done in phases)
• Phase I: Guilford Drive to I-951I-495
• Phase 2: Guilford Drive to DC Line
• Phase 3: Contee Road to Howard County Line
• Phase 4: I-9511-495 to Odell Road
4. Oxon Hill Road I MD 414 I National Harbor- bike lane and sidewalk
safety improvements
5. MD 223 (multi-use sidepath- MD 4 to Livingston Road, in phases)
• Phase I: Steed Road to MD 5
• Phase II: MD 5 to MD 4
• Phase III: Livingston Road to Steed Road
6. MD 450 (road diet, restriping for designated bike lanes- just west of MD
410 to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway)
7. Bowie Heritage Trail
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F. Park Trails Priorities:
Dedicate funding for completion of and connection to trails to enhance the County and
State trailway network.
1. WB&A Trail connections (Anne Arundel County to the Anacostia River
Trail)
• Phase I - bike /pedestrian bridge over Patuxent River connecting
Prince George's and Anne Arundel Counties
• Phase II - Cheverly to Bladensburg Waterfront Park (Euclid Street
Park to Lloyd Street)
2. Central Avenue Connector Trail (Marvin Gaye Trail I Capitol Heights
Metro to Largo Metro)
3. Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail (Armentrout Drive to Farragut Street)
4. Suitland Parkway Trail (DC Line to Westphalia Central Park)
5. Little Paint Branch Trail Extension
• Phase I- Along Old Gunpowder Road (Denim Road to 900 feet
north of Denim Road and facility gaps north of Konterra Drive)
• Phase II- multi-use facility across I-495 I I-95 (Cherry Hill Road)
6. Piscataway Creek Trail (MD 223 to the Potomac River)
7. Oxon Run Trail (Southern Avenue to Naylor Road)
8. Henson Creek Trail Extension (Temple Hill Road to Suitland Parkway
including cross Beltway access)
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Future Agenda Items
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TO: Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Directors
FROM: Janeen S. Miller, City Clerk
DATE: May 27, 2020
RE: Future Agendas
The following items are tentatively placed on future agendas. This list has been
prepared by the City Manager and me and represents the current schedule for items
that will appear on future agendas.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing and possible adoption of 20-O-08, an ordinance to eliminate fees for
residential parking permits
Presentation on the City’s ClearGov financial transparency dashboard – Gary Fields,
Director of Finance and Anna Balcora from ClearGov
11-20-19: (Consent) Update to the City Manager’s contract
Appointments to all City Boards and Committees, effective July 1
Consideration of a motion to cancel National Night Out City events (and if so, to change
the August meeting date) – Gabi Wurtzel, Event Coordinator and Bob Ryan, Director of
Public Services
Update on the City’s Sustainability Plan - Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager; Robert
Marsili, Director of Public Works; Janet McCaslin, Sustainability Coordinator
Introduction of an ordinance to change the name of Planning, Community and
Economic Development to Planning and Community Development – Scott Somers, City
Manager
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 WORKSESSION
10-22-19: Recommendation / Discussion with VeoRide representatives – Terry Schum,
Director of Planning (30)
Discussion of a policy/ordinance for City trails addressing eScooters and eBikes (20) –
Terry Schum, Director of Planning
Discussion of a decision about College Park Day – Scott Somers, City Manager (10)035
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Detailed Site Plan 19042 for Branchville Gardens multi-family apartment building - Terry
Schum, Director of Planning (30)
Discussion of Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) policy and project – Bill
Gardiner, Assistant City Manager and Kiaisha Barber, Director of Youth, Family and
Senior Services (30)
Discussion on the recommendation to form an ad hoc committee regarding the future of
Amherst Avenue – Terry Schum, Director of Planning (15)
2:35
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
03-20-19: Award of contract for construction for Hollywood Dog Park – Scott Somers,
City Manager
Presentation on Accela land use CRM software – Bill Gardiner, Assistant City Manager
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 WORKSESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 REGULAR MEETING
Quarterly Financial Presentation – Gary Fields, Director of Finance
ANNUAL ITEMS
January, early: Discussion of Homestead Tax Credit Rate (currently at 0%) (must
certify by March 25 to change rate)
January, after an election: Review and adoption of Council Rules and Procedures
IFC/PHA Annual meeting with Council (when is best?)
March: Annual Review/Renewal of Insurance Contracts
March: Annual farmers market debrief (Council: is this still relevant?)
March: Annual Economic Development Report
April and September: Comments on the M-NCPPC budget
June Worksession: Review of applications for Boards and Committees
June Regular Meeting: Reappoint all Boards and Committees with an effective day of
July 1
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September 2020: Review of nuisance ordinance 19-O-13 adopted in September of
2019
October, first regular meeting: Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Early Fall: Annual presentation from SHA on projects in the City (schedule prior to CTP
discussion)
Fall: Annual police agency presentation
November, first regular meeting: Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
December: Approval of Annual Retreat agenda
MASTER LIST
2020 Quarterly Financial Presentations: January 28, April 28, August 11, November 10
01-23-19: Information Report: Actions taken to mitigate the discharge of sump pump
water runoff – Steve Halpern, City Engineer
08-14-18: Discussion of City-wide parking (45)
Discussion of security at City buildings and cyber security – Scott Somers, City
Manager
07-09-19: Input from staff and the Airport Authority about the GAO study on helicopters
in the City and helicopter noise in the region (15)
10-01-19: Discussion of signing on to the principles of the Maryland Advocates for
Sustainable Transportation – request of Mayor Wojahn
10-15-19: Greater utilization of APC to review projects that are coming to Council
Discussion of additional roadway connectivity between City neighborhoods - AND –
Find options to reduce traffic on our major roadways (include Complete Streets) (40)
Terry Schum, Director of Planning; Steve Halpern, City Engineer; Robert Marsili,
Director of Public Works
01-07-20: Award of contract for final design of Duvall Field – Terry Schum, Director of
Planning
02-04-20: Follow up discussion on certain events held in the City (Veterans and
Memorial Day events, MLK Tribute and Blues Festival)
Consideration of a Property Use Agreement and support for a liquor license transfer
from Milkboy to “Crab and Turtle” – Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services (20)
01-29-20: Discussion of the decennial redistricting and of establishing a redistricting
commission (standard census tabulation for voting districts will occur prior to general
release and no later than April 1, 2021) – schedule for fall - DELAYED
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04-03-20: Discussion about participation in the AARP Livable Communities program
(Wojahn)
04-21-20: Follow-up discussion on a City Youth Advisory Committee – Kiaisha Barber,
Director of Youth, Family and Senior Services
Review of proposal for a pilot program for a rebate to homeowners for installation of
residential security camera systems - Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services (20)
05-05-20: Information Report on Edgewood Road Right-Of-Way at intersection with US
1 – Terry Schum and Steve Halpern
Discussion of request by Michelle Johnson, Executive Director, College Park Housing
Authority, to lease land adjacent to Attick Towers (Parcel 92) free-of-charge to expand
the existing parking lot (30) – Scott Somers, City Manager
Discussion of goals and purpose for City Events, and criteria for evaluating City Events
(30)
Proposed Charter amendment to provide alternate means of proving residency besides
voter registration to satisfy the one-year residency requirement to run for office (20) -
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