Category Archives: Public Notices

Public Notices are primarily generated by the City Clerk and are mostly compromised of messages notifying residents and other stakeholders of public hearings.

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Takoma Station Development – First Deadline for Community Comments is Friday, April 21 by 5:00pm

 

A proposal for a new mix-use development on the 6.4-acre parcel next to the Takoma Metro station is undergoing the early stages of DC’s development review process. The project, named Takoma Station, is a joint development between the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the development firm EYA. The proposed project would add new affordable and market-rate residential units, ground-floor retail, public green space, a pedestrian plaza, and new, metered on-site parking.

The project is fully within DC’s jurisdiction and development review process. However, Takoma Park residents may still submit comments on the project prior to or during a number of upcoming public hearings. There are three important approval meetings and one online feedback opportunity coming up in the next three months:

 

Review: WMATA Staff Draft Report

 

Hearing: WMATA Board Vote on the Development Compact

  • Meeting Date: TBD (planned for mid-May)
  • Meeting Location: Metro Headquarters (300 7th St SW, Washington, DC)
  • To Submit Comments: Submit comments in-person at the meeting or via audio or video recordings that can be submitted using the instructions on WMATA’s Public Comment web page.
  • At this meeting, the WMATA Board will make a final determination about whether to approve the proposed changes to WMATA’s bus and kiss-and-ride configuration based on a review of the Draft Staff Report.

 

Hearing: DC Historic Preservation Review Board

  • Meeting Date: May 25 or June 1
  • Meeting Location: Virtual link  (access the link here:
    (https://planning.dc.gov/node/1654111)
  • To confirm the meeting date, and agenda and to submit public comments, visit HPRB’s webpage.
  • At this meeting, the DC HPRB will review EYA’s full project proposal for compliance with historic preservation regulations in DC.

Hearing: DC Zoning Commission

  • Meeting Date: June 15 @ 4:00 pm
  • Meeting Location: Virtual (links for the meeting are not yet posted to the DCZC web page; the meeting details appear to be posted one week out.)
  • To Submit Comments: Follow the instructions for how to testify during the meeting on the virtual hearings website: (https://dcoz.dc.gov/service/watch-live-virtual-zcbza-hearingsmeetings)

 

City staff are tracking the project’s development and preparing fuller responses to share publicly soon.

 

For more information on these projects and their ongoing process, visit their project pages:

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UPDATE: Library and Community Center Redevelopment Project

 

April 19, 2023 

Update on the Construction Schedule for the Library and Community Center Redevelopment Project

 

Work accomplished to date: 
The Library and Computer Center Redevelopment Project is underway, with most of the work to date occurring inside and on the existing facilities.

The work completed includes:

  • the removal and storage of solar panels,
  • the disconnection of gas and water utilities at the construction site,
  • and interior demolition,
  • The mosaic has been carefully removed and stored to ensure its preservation until it can be reinstalled on the new building’s façade.

Additionally, the Library and Computer Center have been relocated off-site to provide continuity of services throughout the construction process.

Please visit us at 7505 New Hampshire Avenue, Suites 201-208, for Library books, programs, computers, and more.

 

Permits:
The groundbreaking that will precede exterior demolition has been delayed as a result of a backlog within the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, and it is not indicative of any issues or problems with the plans that have been submitted. The City is doing everything it can to move this process forward.

Once the general building permit is issued, all other permits will go into effect. This is the final piece of the permitting process, and things are expected to move much more quickly once this hurdle has been overcome.

 

Fencing:
Fencing will be expanded around the perimeter of the project beginning April 27th. There will be no additional impact on parking. The additional fencing will assist in achieving two objectives: procurement may be expedited with the added space to store building materials, and it will save costs since off-site storage is significantly more expensive.

 

For more information, please visit our webpage, sign up for the City’s e-newsletter, or email newlibrary@takomaparkmd.gov. 

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Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2024 Budget – Wednesday, April 19, 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this first formal opportunity to comment on the Proposed FY 2024 Budget at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 19. The City Council wants to hear from you!

The public hearing will take place in the Community Center Auditorium, 7500 Maple Avenue.  Residents are encouraged to attend the hearing and sign up to speak.

If you would rather comment on Zoom, register before 5 pm on Wednesday.

Written comments are also welcome. Send to clerk@takomaparkmd.gov for distribution to the full Council.

Questions? Contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk by email or phone (301-891-7267).

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Don’t miss a chance to weigh-in on the Minor Master Plan – Tuesday, April 18 in the Auditorium at 6:30pm

 

From Visioning to Refining:  Montgomery Planning to Release Minor Master Plan Draft

The Takoma Park Minor Master Plan team is presenting their Preliminary Recommendations to the Takoma Park City Council on April 10 and the Montgomery County Planning Board on April 20. These recommendations will incorporate the results of our community engagement efforts, including the Visioning Workshop held last October.

Visit the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment’s webpage to learn more information about the plan.

Location: Takoma Park Community Center
Auditorium
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Date: Tuesday, April 18
Time: 6:30 pm

Register for the meeting at
https://bit.ly/MinorMasterPlanMeeting

You are invited to attend a community meeting on April 18 at 6:30 pm at the City Auditorium, where you will have an opportunity to weigh in on the recommendations and provide feedback. If you are unable to attend in person, you can also register to participate virtually.

If you missed an earlier opportunity to speak with us or are unable to attend the community meeting, you can still reach out to us directly to share your thoughts at: TakomaParkMMA@montgomeryplanning.org.

Public Notices

Rolling Into Spring: Join Us for a Virtual Bike Safety Roundtable on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm or Friday, April 21 at 12:30 pm

Rolling Into Spring: April Bike Safety Roundtable

Share your thoughts on bike safety in the City, current bike projects, and opportunities to improve our bike networks. Join staff from the City Planning Division for a virtual bike safety roundtable event on April 20th or 21st.

 

Virtual Roundtable Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 20 @ 7:30 pm OR Friday, April 21 @ 12:30 pm

Who: Anyone who is invested in making Takoma Park a better place to ride a bike.

Registration: Register for one of the meetings, visit: bit.ly/TPBikeways

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Refuse and Recycling Regulations Proposed – Opportunity to Review and Comment

An Administrative Regulation is being proposed to provide guidance for compliance and enforcement of Title 10 (Refuse) of the Takoma Park Code as Authorized Under Takoma Park Code Sections 10.04.030 and 10.08.050. The regulation addresses refuse and recycling requirements and mandatory notices, collection of single-family residential refuse and recyclables, City collection of refuse and recyclables from certain multifamily facilities and the fees associated with the collection, multifamily facilities with a private collection, and business recycling.

Pursuant to the requirements of the “Administrative Regulations Ordinance” (Authority: Chapter 2.12 “Administrative Regulations,” of the Takoma Park Code), a notice of the City’s intention to adopt an administrative regulation must be publicly noted, allowing residents the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

The proposed regulation is available for review at www.takomaparkmd.gov.

To obtain further information about the proposed regulation, contact:

Daryl Braithwaite, Director
Public Works Department
301-891-7615 or by email.

Written comments on the proposed regulation may be emailed to the City Clerk. The deadline for receipt of public comments is Friday, April 28, 2023.

Review the Proposed Regulation (PDF)

News Alert, Public Notices

Ward 2 Community Meeting to Discuss Public Safety

 

The Police Department and Ward 2 City Councilmember Cindy Dyballa will be holding a community meeting to discuss public safety issues in Ward 2.

Police Department staff will be providing an update on recent incidents in Ward 2 and provide an overall overview of crime stats/trends and security measures put in place to address these trends.

The meeting will be in-person, and a Zoom Webinar will also be available to join and ask questions.

Meeting Information

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland.

Zoom Registration: Ward 2 Community Zoom Meeting Registration

Contact

If you have questions in advance of the meeting, please email them to Cathy Plevy with the title “Ward 2 Public Safety Meeting.”

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Good Sportsmanship Month – Meet the Author Event

In celebration of Good Sportsmanship Month, and in a partnership with Takoma Park MD Library, the Recreation Department is having a Meet the Author event at the Takoma Park Community Center this Sunday, March 26 at 3pm. Everyone is invited to meet Author, former Collegiate Athlete and Recreation Professional Al “Hondo” Handy. He will discuss his journey from being part of integrating Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD, to his experiences with collegiate sports and in the recreation profession. There will be an interview with Mr. Handy followed by a book signing and copies of “Defying Expectations” for sale.

 

The event is this Sunday, March 26 starting at 3pm in the auditorium.

 

Meet the Author event – Sunday March 26 3pm at the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
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Join us for our Arbor Day Tree Walk on Saturday, April 22

 

Join us at Circle Woods for a celebratory gathering and tree walk. The City’s Urban Forest Manager, Marty Frye, will lead the session identifying some of our choice native trees and expounding upon their virtues. We will also have rain gauges and trunk guards for deer protection to give away; first come, first served! Please RSVP on Eventbrite so we can keep tabs on expected attendance.

Read more and RSVP on Eventbrite.

Date & Time

Day: Saturday, April 22
Time: 10:00 am

Location

Circle Woods
6605 Cockerille Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

About Arbor Day

Arbor Day is also a time to recognize that a city can be a hard place for trees to live, and that they need our tender love and care! It is a time to redouble our commitment to providing our trees what they need to thrive in our urban environment. One of the most important acts you can take to support our urban forest is to plant a tree where there wasn’t one. Residents and property owners across the City are planting trees this season in solidarity with this mission. For the trees you already have, remember that a broad area of woody or leafy mulched soil for the roots to grow in is ideal. And don’t forget to water your new trees. Typically, fifteen gallons once a week is sufficient for a new young tree, though watering twice a week can be a good idea during times of drought.

Maryland Arbor Day

This year, Maryland Arbor Day is April 5, while nationally recognized Arbor Day is April 28. Tree planting is best done earlier in the spring, but any time is a good time to celebrate trees! See the City’s Urban Forestry page to learn more about tree care and City tree programs.

Contact

Marty Frye, Urban Forest Manager
Email Marty Frye
301-891-7612

Public Notices

Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22

 

The Takoma Park Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Take Back Day

Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

More Information About Drug Take Back Day

This campaign gives the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Collection boxes will be set up in the first-floor police lobby of the City building. Prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications will be accepted. In addition, vape pens and other e-cigarette devices are now accepted, BUT only after the batteries are removed from such devices.

Although we continue to participate in this nationwide event, as a reminder, residents looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can visit the safe and secure permanent drop-off location at the City of Takoma Park Police Department. The collection site is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked. Items that CANNOT be left are liquids, inhalers, aerosol cans, regular household ointments/lotions, needles/sharps, and/or thermometers.

Contact

If you have questions, please email Cathy Plevy.