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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
    

Planning Commission to Hold Work Sessions About Rockville Pike Plan
Public Record to Stay Open Until May 27

Rockville, Md., April 4, 2011 - Rockville's Planning Commission will hold work sessions on the draft Rockville's Pike: Envision a Great Place plan in April, May and June. The public is invited to observe the work sessions at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Avenue or on Rockville Channel 11.

The Planning Commission will continue to accept testimony on the draft plan until Friday, May 27.

Testimony on the draft plan can be provided in writing to the Planning Commission, c/o Long Range Planning, CPDS, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 or rockvillepikeplan@rockvillemd.gov. When providing written comments, include name, address and, if applicable, affiliation.

To review the draft plan:

• Read or download the draft from www.rockvillemd.gov/rockvillespike.
  
• Pick up a free copy on CD from the Department of Community Planning and Development Services (CPDS) at City Hall.
  
• Review a hard copy at the CPDS counter or at the Rockville or Twinbrook public libraries.
  
• Work sessions are scheduled for the following dates and topics. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. Additional work sessions are planned, but not yet scheduled.

Anyone interested in attending a work session should refer to the City's website for the most up to date calendar.

• April 27, Plan goals, vision and principles
  
• May 11, Transportation
  
• May 25, Transportation
  
• June 8, Transportation
  
• June 22, Land use and zoning

The Planning Commission will discuss testimony during the work sessions. Following the work sessions, the commission will re-open the public record for additional testimony and produce its recommended draft of the plan.

The Planning Commission recommended draft plan will be sent to the Mayor and Council for review and adoption. The Mayor and Council will also hold a public hearing and work sessions during its review process prior to adoption of the plan.

City staff remains available to attend community meetings to present the draft plan.

For more information or to request City staff attendance at a community meeting, contact Mayra Bayonet at 240-314-8214 or mbayonet@rockvillemd.gov or Cindy Kebba at 240-314-8233 or ckebba@rockvillemd.gov.

Any individuals with disabilities who would like accommodation or who have questions about accessibility may contact the ADA Coordinator at, 240-314-8139 or TTY 240-314-8137.

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