Click the thumbnail for larger picture

Description:
The applicant proposes to redevelop an automotive service facility in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Fenton Street and Thayer Avenue in the Silver Spring Central Business District. A single mixed-use building is proposed containing 96 dwelling units, including 15 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units; approximately 15,000 square feet of ground floor retail space; and approximately 18,000 square feet of office uses on the second floor. The proposed development also includes approximately 170 structured parking spaces. The proposed building height varies from 60' along Fenton Street up to 90'. The property is zoned CBD-1/Fenton Village Overlay Zone and development is proposed under the Optional Method of Development. The gross tract area is 41,743 square feet; net lot area is 28,526 square feet.

MNCPPC Staff Contact:
Robert Kronenberg, (301) 495-2187, e-mail

PLEASE CONTACT THE APPLICANT-- NOT STAFF-- FOR SALE/RENTAL INFORMATION

Applicant:
Fenton Street Development LLC
Attention: Mr. Lewie Bloom
4412 Walsh Street
Chevy Chase, MD Maryland 20815
(202) 295-9000

Opportunities for Public Participation:
The Planning Board held public hearings on the proposed preliminary, project and site plans.

Planning Board Review Process & Case Number(s):
Site plan #8-20060200 was submitted for approval.

Planning Board Action:
The Planning Board approved preliminary plan #1-05077 and project plan #9-05003 on June 23, 2005. The site plan was approved on April 6, 2006.

Notes from M-NCPPC Staff Contacts:
The site adjoins the public alley providing access to public parking lot #3.

Date of last page update: May 17, 2006