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Chevy Chase Bank Meeting, April 17, 2007 (Page 2)

Questions and Discussion:

There were many concerns expressed about drainage as typically this area backs up when there is a lot of rain.

Water drains into the lowest point of the property and then into the wetlands on Porter Road.  There will be less water draining than with the original plan because of the single curb cut on Route 108. The water there will be guided to a new sewer drain that will take the water across Route 108.

Hard pavement is actually reduced in the new plan and that will decrease the amount of run-off.

Why is there access on Porter Road?

 The County wants access from a secondary road, not off of a main road  (Route 108).  The fewer curb cuts there are on Route 108, the better

Who owns Porter Road?

Many thought it is a private road.  Chevy Chase Bank will look into this.

Overall, the Chevy Chase Bank representatives thought that the new plan is more pedestrian-friendly, with active fronts and very green.  They say that they are following the Sandy Spring – Ashton Master Plan guidelines.

There was discussion about the brick crosswalk in front of the building in the first plan. They noted that brick can be costly to repair over time as cars drive over it. A suggestion was made to use stamped concrete. Joe Pearson agreed and said that will be a part of the plan, unless it is noted as a problem by the Park and Planning Staff.

Discussion of the lighting:

Joe Pearson brought a sample sign letter to show. It is a new product and will be red during the day and back-lit white at night.  After seeing it inside, many requested to see it outside as well.

Chevy Chase Bank is interested in meeting to discuss a streetscaping plan so they can match whatever other development happens in Ashton. It was noted by some in the audience that Chevy Chase Bank might be the one who determines what that trend will be.

The meeting ended at about 8:15 p.m.

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