preserving the quality of life in Olney, Maryland

Summary of PHED Recommendations on the Olney Master Plan

Transportation
Most decisions were 2 for and 1 against

1. Split classification for:

·    Bowie Mill Road – Arterial from Muncaster Mill Road to Cashell Road and Primary Residential from Cashell Road  to Route 108

·    Cashell Road – Arterial from Bowie Mill Road to Hines Road and Primary Residential from Hines Road to Emory Lane.

2. Queen Elizabeth Drive – Arterial between Georgia Ave and Route 108
    

3. Heritage Hills Drive – Primary Residential

Land Use
Most decisions were 2 for and 1 against

1. Silo Inn – All three acres Commercial C1
    

2. Tower Company Property (next to Small’s Nursery) – RT10
    

3. Norbeck Country Club – RNC 0.45 with 11% impervious cap recommended in master plan (but not as an overlay zone)
    

4. Southeast Quadrant Properties – RNC 0.33 and active recreation on Casey’s open space is OK
    

5. Golden Bear Property – R200/TDR-7
    

6. 32 Acre property on Bowie Mill Road – R200
    

7. Town Center – on hold until new zone is finalized

Environment

URC SPA is recommended for areas north of Route 108 only.  The Northwest Branch is not included.  If full Council decides different densities for the SEQ, then impervious caps will be revisited.