The Quality of Life for the Neighborhoods Along Church Road is at Risk
The Quality of Life for the Neighborhoods Along Church Road is at Risk
On April 30, 2019, Council Member Derrick Leon Davis introduced CB-017-2019 to accommodate development for the property known as Freeway Airport located at the intersection of Church Road and US Route 50. The Zoning Bill will allow high-density townhouse development of 8-9 units/acre on 129 acres zoned R-A (residential-agricultural), which currently allows only 0.5 units/acre. The development is expected to yield 600 dwelling units in an area where no development on the Church Road corridor has a density greater than 1.7 units/acre (Fairwood mixed use community).
The Zoning Bill conflicts with the zoning pattern established for this part of the Bowie and Vicinity planning area and will usurp the Bowie City Council’s role in updating the Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan. This is critical because the Master Plan generally coordinates the corresponding infrastructure and educational facilities needed to support development in the area. Without such coordinate, Church Road will necessarily become more congested and dangerous for pedestrian and bike traffic, the local schools risk becoming more crowded and enactment of the Zoning Bill will set a precedent for future development projects.
Conversely, the developers and the Council Members that supported the Zoning Bill have threatened to expand the operational services at the Freeway Airport if the Zoning Bill is not approved. With a heavy hand, the residents along Church Road have been told to either accept the high-density development with all of the associated nuisances or risk being punished with new commercial aviation operations that will be lured to the Freeway Airport. To the contrary, these are not the only options for the location, but rather the best option that will yield the greatest financial return for the land owner and developer.
The Bowie City Council voted against the CB-017-2019; The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commissioner raised numerous concerns with CB-017-2019; and the Sierra Club of Prince George’s County opposed CB-017-2019, among the many other private residents. Residents are urged to read the County Council’s Committee Report, the letter and report from the Bowie City Council, and the letters from the M-NCPPC and the Sierra Club.
If you are opposed to the development as contemplated by CB-017-2019, please sign your name and zip code to the petition below. You can review the meeting by clicking here,
https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/Legisla...Thank you ,
Milly Hall-Bowie
301-218-0263
Updates
September 11, 2019
I just blinked and saw the number five hundred staring back at me which is honestly totally wild because I still remember when it was just me and my neighbor talking about this in the driveway. It makes the traffic concerns on Church Road feel so much more visible now that so many people are seeing the same dangers I am. People are really starting to pay attention to these development plans.
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2019
August 29, 2019
I honestly did not think this would gain so much traction when I started typing it out at my kitchen table but here we are and the response is just overwhelming. Seeing the momentum shift like this makes me feel like the people living on Church Road are finally getting noticed by the folks who make these decisions. I have to figure out how to get this in front of the council members now because they definitely have to listen to us after this level of support.
July 3, 2019
I just blinked and saw we hit one hundred signatures which feels honestly kind of surreal because I remember staring at a blank screen wondering if anyone cared about these roads at all. It is getting loud in my head thinking about the traffic implications but seeing you all jump on board makes me feel like we might actually have a fighting chance against these developers.
Reached 100 supporters
July 2, 2019
280 Comments
I appose the multi-development. The traffic will be bad. Church road is not equipped to handle lots of traffic. I propose that we use the space to develop a new elementary, middle, and high school to help build UP the community, not overcrowd it.
I am against this use for the land around the airport. This needs to remain a low density area. There are already problems with the traffic. A teenaged pedestrian was recently struck and killed in the area. This is a bad idea. It would be better to use as a park.
Zoning of any kind in this county without engagement and support from the residents it affects is never good for the county. Zoning and development decisions must be transparent and in the best interest of voters not developers.
The airport is a charming element for the Church Road community, even if expanded. High density housing, on the other hand, diminishes the area's beauty, safety, security, and partnership with nature; and will negatively affect property values and overall quality of life.
Can’t let this happen! We can’t allow a rezoning. Most of us moved to this area for the quiet, nature and open space! We can’t allow any more traffic on Church Road! 600 homes = at least 600 more cars! It’s already Church Speedway!
If you are trying to raise money for the lawyer and legal agendas, there should be the ability to give on this site. Just a suggestion.
Right on✊
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The Quality of Life for the Neighborhoods Along Church Road is at Risk
The Quality of Life for the Neighborhoods Along Church Road is at Risk
On April 30, 2019, Council Member Derrick Leon Davis introduced CB-017-2019 to accommodate development for the property known as Freeway Airport located at the intersection of Church Road and US Route 50. The Zoning Bill will allow high-density townhouse development of 8-9 units/acre on 129 acres zoned R-A (residential-agricultural), which currently allows only 0.5 units/acre. The development is expected to yield 600 dwelling units in an area where no development on the Church Road corridor has a density greater than 1.7 units/acre (Fairwood mixed use community).
The Zoning Bill conflicts with the zoning pattern established for this part of the Bowie and Vicinity planning area and will usurp the Bowie City Council’s role in updating the Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan. This is critical because the Master Plan generally coordinates the corresponding infrastructure and educational facilities needed to support development in the area. Without such coordinate, Church Road will necessarily become more congested and dangerous for pedestrian and bike traffic, the local schools risk becoming more crowded and enactment of the Zoning Bill will set a precedent for future development projects.
Conversely, the developers and the Council Members that supported the Zoning Bill have threatened to expand the operational services at the Freeway Airport if the Zoning Bill is not approved. With a heavy hand, the residents along Church Road have been told to either accept the high-density development with all of the associated nuisances or risk being punished with new commercial aviation operations that will be lured to the Freeway Airport. To the contrary, these are not the only options for the location, but rather the best option that will yield the greatest financial return for the land owner and developer.
The Bowie City Council voted against the CB-017-2019; The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commissioner raised numerous concerns with CB-017-2019; and the Sierra Club of Prince George’s County opposed CB-017-2019, among the many other private residents. Residents are urged to read the County Council’s Committee Report, the letter and report from the Bowie City Council, and the letters from the M-NCPPC and the Sierra Club.
If you are opposed to the development as contemplated by CB-017-2019, please sign your name and zip code to the petition below. You can review the meeting by clicking here,
https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/Legisla...Thank you ,
Milly Hall-Bowie
301-218-0263
Updates
September 11, 2019
I just blinked and saw the number five hundred staring back at me which is honestly totally wild because I still remember when it was just me and my neighbor talking about this in the driveway. It makes the traffic concerns on Church Road feel so much more visible now that so many people are seeing the same dangers I am. People are really starting to pay attention to these development plans.
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2019
August 29, 2019
I honestly did not think this would gain so much traction when I started typing it out at my kitchen table but here we are and the response is just overwhelming. Seeing the momentum shift like this makes me feel like the people living on Church Road are finally getting noticed by the folks who make these decisions. I have to figure out how to get this in front of the council members now because they definitely have to listen to us after this level of support.
July 3, 2019
I just blinked and saw we hit one hundred signatures which feels honestly kind of surreal because I remember staring at a blank screen wondering if anyone cared about these roads at all. It is getting loud in my head thinking about the traffic implications but seeing you all jump on board makes me feel like we might actually have a fighting chance against these developers.
Reached 100 supporters
July 2, 2019
280 Comments
Why would they want to put more projects in this area increasing the population, do they not think about schools ? Bowie high school is already packed and students can barely fit in one class room, they squeeze 40 kids in a classroom and now they want to add more ?
I appose the multi-development. The traffic will be bad. Church road is not equipped to handle lots of traffic. I propose that we use the space to develop a new elementary, middle, and high school to help build UP the community, not overcrowd it.
I am against this use for the land around the airport. This needs to remain a low density area. There are already problems with the traffic. A teenaged pedestrian was recently struck and killed in the area. This is a bad idea. It would be better to use as a park.
Zoning of any kind in this county without engagement and support from the residents it affects is never good for the county. Zoning and development decisions must be transparent and in the best interest of voters not developers.
The airport is a charming element for the Church Road community, even if expanded. High density housing, on the other hand, diminishes the area's beauty, safety, security, and partnership with nature; and will negatively affect property values and overall quality of life.
Can’t let this happen! We can’t allow a rezoning. Most of us moved to this area for the quiet, nature and open space! We can’t allow any more traffic on Church Road! 600 homes = at least 600 more cars! It’s already Church Speedway!
If you are trying to raise money for the lawyer and legal agendas, there should be the ability to give on this site. Just a suggestion.
Right on✊
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Why would they want to put more projects in this area increasing the population, do they not think about schools ? Bowie high school is already packed and students can barely fit in one class room, they squeeze 40 kids in a classroom and now they want to add more ?