THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
PERMIT REVIEW SECTION
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro Md. 20772
Permit Reviewer:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Permit Status:
Michelle Hughes
(301) 952-5409
(301) 952-4141
www.mncppc.org
1029-2010-U
January 25, 2010
The following comments were generated from permit review. Any questions or concerns regarding the
following comments should be directed to the reviewer. For permit status, please direct your call to
the appropriate phone number provided above.
Further review and comments may be generated when the appropriate or additional information has been submitted.
Revised plans and required information must be submitted to the Permit Review Section.
1. This permit application is for truck parking in the I-1 Zone. No prior permits have been issued
for the subject property per the Community Standards Division. This site is fully subject to the
Prince George’s County Landscape Manual. How long has this use been operating on the
property? 3/8/10 – New tenant.
2. The site plan submitted is inadequate for review. A site plan, drawn to scale, must be submitted
in accordance with Section 27-254 of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance. 05-20-10
Comment Satisfied. Site Plan submitted. BEL
3. Outdoor storage shall not be visible from the street in the I-1 Zone per Section 27-469(c)(1) of
the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance. The site plan must demonstrate this as well as a
general note provided on the site plan that states “Outdoor storage is not visible from the
street”, or a variance will be required to be approved from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3/8/10
– Per Sec. 27-465 fences more than six feet high shall meet the setback requirements for
main building. There is an existing 8’ high sight tight metal fence shown on the north
property line and to the east of the property. When was this built? It is not shown on the
house location survey dated 1/16/98. 4/15/10 – The updated site plan indicates a proposed 6’
sight-tight metal fence. A building permit is required. 05-20-10 Comment Satisfied. Fence
permit #12454-2010-CE. BEL
4. The height, type and location of all fences as well as the width of all gates must be clearly
demonstrated on the site plan. 3/8/10 – An existing 8’ high sight tight metal fence has been
demonstrated on the site plan but does not meet setbacks.
5. In the I-1 Zone at least ten percent (10%) of the net lot area shall be maintained as green area
per Section 27-469(b)(1) of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance. The green area
must be demonstrated on the site plan and green area calculations provided in the general notes.
If the applicant can provide a historic aerial photo of the property that demonstrates that this
use existing on the property prior to this date, it is possible that this requirement can be
“grandfathered”. The applicant can contact the MNCPPC Zoning Information Counter at 301952-3599 to possibly obtain a historic aerial photo of this property. 3/8/10 – Ok per updated
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
PERMIT REVIEW SECTION
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro Md. 20772
site plan.
6. The zoning of the subject property should be indicated on the site plan. 3/8/10 – Ok per
updated site plan.
7. The centerline and right-of-way widths of all streets must be demonstrated on the site plan. All
street shall be deemed to have a right-of way of at least seventy (70) feet unless otherwise
provided on a Master Plan of Transportation, General Plan, Prince George’s County Capital
Improvement Program, or Maryland State five (5) Year Highway Construction Program,
whichever indicates the greatest width. 3/8/10 – Ok per updated site plan.
8. All adjacent uses and zones must be indicated on the site plan to determine the applicability of
Section 4.7 of the Prince George’s County Landscape Manual. 3/8/10 – A 4.7 landscape
schedule should be demonstrated on the site plan for Parcel 124 even if the adjacent use is
compatible. 4/15/10 – Ok per updated site plan.
9. Landscape schedules must be provided on the site plan in accordance with Section 2.2(c) of the
Prince George’s County Landscape Manual. 3/8/10 – A 4.7 landscape schedule should be
demonstrated on the site plan for Parcel 124 even if the adjacent use is compatible. 4/15/10 –
Ok per updated site plan.
10. The limits of the outdoor storage area must be clearly indicated on the site plan. 3/8/10 – Ok
per updated site plan.
11. The zoning, lot description, and square footage of the subject property should be indicated on
the site plan. 3/8/10 – Ok per updated site plan.
12. The bearings and distances should be demonstrated along all property lines. 3/8/10 – Ok per
updated site plan.
13. A plant list must be placed on the site plan in accordance with Section 2.2 of the Prince
George’s County Landscape Manual. 3/8/10 – Not required per 4.7 is compatible uses.
14. What is the existing 1 ½ story structure and garage being used for? When were these structures
built? An updated parking schedule must be submitted that demonstrates all uses on the
property by address or unit number, the square footage of each use. Vacant units must be
included in the schedule and can be listed as “vacant”. 3/8/10 – The existing garage is
demonstrated on the site plan for storage use. Parking is required for this structure at 1
parking space required per 500 square feet of gross floor area. A building permit will be
required for a commercial parking lot. 4.3 landscape for parking lot may be required.
4/15/10 – There is a 6’ sight-tight metal fence within (1) required parking space. This space
cannot be counted as required parking therefore the parking requirements have not been
met. 05-20-10 Comment Satisfied. Parking Lot/Entrance permit #12820-2010-CG and
landscaping met. BEL
I called and discussed the permit comments with the applicant, Judith Ramsey.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
PERMIT REVIEW SECTION
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro Md. 20772
2/25/10 – Applicant will bring site plan to this office.
3/8/10 – Updated comments:
1. The submitted house location survey indicates an 8’ gravel driveway leading to the proposed
garage. The submitted site plan indicates an existing 22’entrance leading to the existing metal
storage building (previously proposed garage). A building permit is required to extend the
driveway. 4/15/10 – Comment still has not been addressed. 05-20-10 Comment Satisfied.
Parking Lot/Entrance permit #12820-2010-CG. BEL
2. Parking spaces should be demonstrated on the site plan at 9-1/2 feet in width by 19 feet in
length and 16 feet in width by 19 feet in length for a van accessible parking space with 22-foot
driveway aisle for 2-way traffic. 4/15/10 – Ok per updated site plan.
I emailed the updated permit comments to Judith Ramsey at shortstoptrk@aol.com.
3/23/10 – Discussed permit comments with Ed Meekins.
4/15/10 – Updated comments per updated site plan:
1. A building permit is required for the proposed 6’ high sight tight metal fence and proposed
widening of the existing 20’ driveway entrance to 22’. 05-20-10 Comment Satisfied. Fence
permit #12454-2010-CE and Parking Lot/Entrance permit #12820-2010-CG. BEL
2. The proposed 6’ sight tight metal fence appears to be within a 9.5 x 19 required parking space.
05-20-10 Comment Satisfied. Fence within parking space to be removed. BEL