Abstract Title: Approved Central Annapolis Road Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment Author: The aryland-NationalM Capital Park and Planning Commission Subject: Approved Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment for Central Annapolis Road Date: October 2010 Source of Copies: The aryland-NationalM Capital Park and Planning Commission 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (301) 952-3195 Series Number: 2114102306 Number of Pages: 194 Abstract: The 2010 Approved Central Annapolis Road Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) was prepared to amend portions of the 1994 Bladensburg-New Carrollton and Vicinity Approved Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. The plan also amends the 2002 Prince George’s County Approved General Plan and the 2009 Approved Countywide Master Plan of Transportation. Developed with broad public participation, this document presents background information, the plan vision, and a discussion of the three primary elements that frame that vision – The Road, The Corridor, and The Community. The plan contains policies and strategies for land use, economic development, transportation systems, urban design, and revitalization, and envisions a livable, pedestrian-friendly, and vibrant community in the sector plan area. The creation of mixed-use development and commercial centers will attract new residents, quality retail, and jobs while preserving and strengthening the existing residential neighborhoods. The SMA implements zoning changes to allow implementation of the plan vision and the land use concepts in the sector plan. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Prince George’s County Samuel J. Parker, Jr., AICP, Chairman Jack B. Johnson, County Executive Françoise Carrier, Vice Chairman County Council Officers Patricia Colihan Barney, Executive Director The County Council has three main responsibilities in the planning process: Joseph Zimmerman, Secretary-Treasurer (1) setting policy, (2) plan approval, and (3) plan implementation. Applicable policies are incorporated into area plans, functional plans, and the Prince George’s Adrian R. Gardner, General Counsel County Approved General Plan. The County Council, after holding a hearing on the plan adopted by the Planning Board, may approve the plan as adopted, approve the plan with amendments based on the public record, or disapprove the plan and return it to the Planning Board for revision. Implementation is The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a bicounty agency, created by the General Assembly of Maryland in 1927. The Commission’s primarily through adoption of the annual Capital Improvement Program, the annual budget, the water and sewer plan, and adoption of zoning map geographic authority extends to the great majority of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties: the Maryland-Washington Regional District (M-NCPPC amendments. planning jurisdiction) comprises 1,001 square miles, while the Metropolitan District (parks) comprises 919 square miles, in the two counties. Council Members The Commission has three major functions: • The preparation, adoption, and, from time to time, amendment or extension of the General Plan for the physical development of the Maryland‑Washington Thomas E. Dernoga, 1st District, Council Chairman Regional District. Will Campos, 2nd District • The acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of a public park system. Eric Olson, 3rd District • In Prince George’s County only, the operation of the entire county public recreation program. Ingrid M. Turner, 4th District Andrea C. Harrison, 5th District, Council Vice Chair The Commission operates in each county through a Planning Board appointed by and responsible to the county government. All local plans, recommendations Samuel H. Dean, 6th District on zoning amendments, administration of subdivision regulations, and general administration of parks are responsibilities of the Planning Boards. Camille Exum, 7th District Tony Knotts, 8th District The Prince George’s County Department of Planning (M-NCPPC): Marilynn Bland, 9th District • Our mission is to help preserve, protect and manage the county’s resources by providing the highest quality planning services and growth management guidance and by facilitating effective intergovernmental and citizen involvement through education and technical assistance. Clerk of the Council • Our vision is to be a model planning department of responsive and respected staff who provide superior planning and technical services and work cooperatively with decision-makers, citizens and other agencies to continuously improve development quality and the environment and act as a catalyst for Redis C. Floyd positive change. Prince George’s County Planning Board Montgomery County Planning Board Samuel J. Parker, Jr., AICP, Chairman Françoise Carrier, Chairman Sylvester J. Vaughns, Vice Chairman Marye Wells-Harley, Vice Chairman Sarah Cavitt Joseph Alfandre Jesse Clark Norman Dreyfuss John H. Squire Amy Presley Foreword Plan Contents The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Planning Commission is pleased to make available the 2010 Central Annapolis Setting the Stage Challenges 27 Opportunities 27 Road Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. This community-based plan and sectional map amendment (SMA) provide a clear vision for the future The Purpose of the Sector Plan 1 transformation of the Central Annapolis Road Corridor from an auto‑dominated roadway into a series of vibrant, transit‑friendly walkable nodes. In particular, Plan Area and Regional Setting 2 the plan envisions the creation of a new transit village at the intersection of Annapolis Road and Veterans Parkway where a future Purple Line light rail transit Public Involvement station is planned. Planning Context 2 Planning Process 29 1997 Maryland Smart Growth and Public Meetings 30 Policy guidance for this plan came from the 2002 Prince George’s County Approved General Plan, the 1994 Bladensburg-New Carrollton and Vicinity Approved Neighborhood Conservation Act 2 Kick-Off Meeting and Listening Session 30 Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment, and the 2009 Countywide Master Plan of Transportation. The goals, concepts, guidelines, and public participation One Maryland: Smart, Green, and Growing 2 Planning and Design Workshop 31 program, approved by both the Planning Board and the District Council in June and July 2009 respectively, outlined the major issues in the area and provided 2002 Prince George’s County Approved General Plan 3 Presentation of Draft Recommendations 32 the structure for this plan. Public participation from September 2009 to January 2010 consisted of a series of interviews with community leaders, business 1994 Bladensburg-New Carrollton and Vicinity Master Presentation of Preliminary Recommendations and owners, developers, county officials, and municipal officials; and meetings with community organizations, a kickoff public meeting, a three-day charrette, a Plan and Sectional Map Amendment 4 Action Plan 33 post-charrette meeting, and a final public meeting. Other Planning Initiatives 4 The Purple Line 5 Vision for the Corridor Central Annapolis Road represents an untapped opportunity to create a livable, pedestrian-friendly, and vibrant community. This plan represents the county’s vision of a revitalized, livable, and vibrant community within the Central Annapolis Road sector plan area. It also completes county planning activities for this Relevant Infrastructure Studies 6 Vision: The Road 36 historic road, which connects the District of Columbia and Annapolis, Maryland and is one of seven General Plan-designated Corridors. The plan recommends 2005 Approved Countywide Green Infrastructure Plan 6 Vision: The Corridor 37 the creation of a new regional commercial retail center and the creation of a new transit village at the intersection of a planned Purple Line light rail transit 2008 Approved Public Safety Facilities Master Plan 6 Vision: The Community 38 2009 Approved Countywide Master Plan of Transportation 6 station. The plan also recommends the redevelopment of underutilized commercial uses into transitional mixed‑use areas. It envisions the long‑term From Vision to Concept transformation of Annapolis Road into a pedestrian- and bike-friendly Complete Street that serves and enhances new development while helping to safeguard existing communities. The sectional map amendment implements the plan’s vision and land use concepts. Existing Conditions Central Annapolis Road’s four subareas 39 Community and Corridor Profile 7 The Plan Concept 41 The Planning Board appreciates the contributions and active involvement of the community and stakeholders in this innovative planning effort. We look forward Development Pattern, Land Use, and Zoning 8 Area A: Transit-Oriented Development at Annapolis to continued collaboration to implement the plan’s recommendations and achieve the vision for a transformed Central Annapolis Road Corridor. Introduction 8 Road and Veterans Parkway 41 Sincerely, Existing Land Use 8 Area B: Single-Family, Residential Neighborhood 41 Existing Zoning 11 Area C: Mixed-Use Transition Area 41 Infrastructure Elements 11 Area D: Retail Center around Capital Plaza 41 Environmental Infrastructure 11 From Concept to Plan Transportation Systems 14 Samuel J. Parker, Jr., AICP Public Facilities 20 Introduction 43 Chairman Parks and Recreation 23 Vision 45 Prince George’s County Planning Board Economic Development and Housing 24 Roadway 46 Economic Development: Market Context