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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
    

Public Record Period for Draft Rockville Pike Plan to Close
Written Comments Accepted Until September 30

Rockville, Md., September 19, 2011 – Rockville's Planning Commission will close the public comment period for the draft Rockville's Pike: Envision a Great Place plan Friday, Sept. 30.

Written testimony on the draft plan can be provided 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.

The Planning Commission will continue to hold work sessions and discuss testimony on the draft this fall and into the winter. Following the work sessions, the commission will produce its recommended changes to the draft plan and re-open the public record for testimony on those recommended changes.

The Planning Commission will then forward its recommended draft plan to the Mayor and Council for review, revisions and adoption. The Mayor and Council will also invite public testimony and hold work sessions during its review process prior to adoption of the plan.

City staff remains available to attend community meetings to present and discuss 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.