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Montgomery County Council Approves Revised Kensington Sector Plan |
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| ROCKVILLE, Md., March 20, 2012—The Montgomery County Council today approved the revised Kensington Sector Plan that will guide the long-term redevelopment of the business district of the town. The plan addresses factors such as land uses, building heights, changes to street patterns and the desire to preserve the area’s historic character. The resolution on the plan was adopted 8-1. Council President Roger Berliner, Vice President Nancy Navarro and Councilmembers Phil Andrews, Valerie Ervin, Nancy Floreen, George Leventhal, Craig Rice and Hans Riemer voted in favor of the plan. Councilmember Marc Elrich was opposed. Work on the plan was first considered almost five years ago. The Council began direct work on the plan in June of 2011, after approval by the County Planning Board. The approved plan amends the 1978 Sector Plan for the Town of Kensington and Vicinity. The plan will guide the long-term redevelopment of Kensington and its surrounding area. The adopted plan resulted from a collaboration of residents, planners and municipal and County elected officials. It achieves the goals that the parties agreed to emphasize: revitalizing the area’s commercial core and preserving residential communities. The plan addresses factors such as land uses, building heights, changes to street patterns and preservation of the area’s historic character. It incorporates infrastructure improvements to reduce traffic congestion, creates new transitions between commercial districts and residential neighborhoods and protects the unique character of Kensington. "The sector plan the Council approved today reflects—literally—years of deliberation, community meetings and collaboration by all parties involved, including the Planning Board, planning staff, the Council, the Town of Kensington and the surrounding community,” said Council President Berliner. “This plan will allow for the revitalization of Kensington's town center, and provide the framework for increased retail and restaurant opportunities and more vibrant, walkable streets that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. Significant improvements have been made to the plan that will ensure appropriate protections for the beautiful neighborhoods adjacent to the sector plan boundaries. Those changes reflect the many community voices that have contributed to the final plan, which is a better final product as a result." A sector plan serves as a long-term vision. Residents and business owners will have additional opportunities to express opinions on proposed individual projects as they are submitted to the Montgomery County Planning Board. “I want to thank all who participated for their advice on the Kensington Sector Plan,” said Councilmember Floreen, who chairs the Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee that held several worksessions that helped refine the plan. “Together, we have been able to craft a plan that will create opportunities for more vibrant shopping, living and dining for the residents of Kensington. We all agreed on the importance of revitalizing the area while also preserving the community character and addressing traffic issues. I believe this plan does just that in a way that takes into account many different viewpoints. Advocacy and collaboration have been important parts of this process, and the plan has benefitted tremendously from them.” # # # # |
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