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Naval Support Facility Indian Head Joint Land Use Study FINAL Report December 5, 2016 September 2016 1 | Page Draft Final CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Equal Opportunity Employer Department of Planning & Growth Management P.O. Box 2150 • 200 Baltimore Street • La Plata, MD 20646 (301) 645-0550 • (301) 870-3000 MD Relay: 711 • Relay TDD: 1-800-735-2258 www.CharlesCountyMD.gov Mission Statement - The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace. Vision Statement - Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation. Americans with Disabilities – The Charles County Government welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities. We comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage involvement. If you require special assistance and would like to participate in our programs, please contact Charles County Government directly. Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Charles County to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. This study was prepared under contract with Charles County, Maryland, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of Charles County and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment. Naval Support Facility Indian Head Joint Land Use Study Acknowledgements COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLES COUNTY Peter F. Murphy, President Debra M. Davis, Esq., Vice President Ken Robinson Amanda M. Stewart, M.Ed. Bobby Rucci PLANNING COMMISSION Gilbert “Buddy” Bowling Jr., Nancy Schertler Angela Sherard Chair Joan Jones, Vice Chair Rosemin Daya, Secretary Wayne G. Magoon Robin Barnes CHARLES COUNTY STAFF Michael D. Mallinoff, County Administrator Peter Aluotto, Director, Department of Planning and Growth Management (2011-2016) Steve Kaii-Ziegler, AICP, Director, Department of Planning and Growth Management Darrell Brown, Director, Economic Development Department Steven Ball, AICP, LEED AP, Director of Planning Amy Blessinger, Planner III POLICY COMMITTEE The PC provided study oversight and policy direction to the JLUS Study. The PC included the following members: Debra M. Davis, Esq., Charles County Marcia Keeth, Acting Director, Charles County Commissioner (Committee Chair) Economic Development Department Captain Mary Feinberg, Commanding Officer, Peter Aluotto, Director, Charles County Naval Support Activity South Potomac Department of Planning and Growth Brandon Paulin, Mayor, Town of Indian Head Management December 5, 2016 vii | Page Final Report Naval Support Facility Indian Head Joint Land Use Study Thomas O. Evans, Esq., Assistant Director, Office John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County of Military Affairs, Maryland Department of Council for Southern Maryland Commerce TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP The TAG provided technical advice, support, and guidance in development of the JLUS Report. The TAG included the following members: Commander Jeff Brancheau, Public Works Richard Parks (The Arro Group), Zoning Officer, NSF Indian Head Administrator, Town of Indian Head Emery Nauden, Jr., Community Planning Liaison Gary Hodge, Economic Consultant, Town of Officer (CPLO), Naval Support Activity South Indian Head Potomac Dennis Chappell, President, Indian Head Jeron Hayes, Public Affairs Officer, Naval Defense Alliance Support Activity South Potomac Dave Williams, Vice-President, Indian Head Jeff Bossart, Environmental Program Defense Alliance Director/Installation Planning Staff, NSF Donald Fix, Indian Head Defense Alliance Indian Head Betsy Burian, President/CEO, Charles County Thomas Wright, Natural Resource Specialist, Chamber of Commerce NSF Indian Head Sue Greer, Charles County Chamber of Lawrence Kijek, Explosive Safety Officer, NSF Commerce Indian Head Vince Hungerford, President, Western Charles Steven Ball, AICP, LEED AP, Planning Director, County Business Association Charles County Planning Lynne Wheeler, Board of Directors, Amy Blessinger, Planner III, Charles County Conservancy for Charles County Planning (Project Manager) Gil Bauserman, Owner, Maryland Airport Marcia Keeth, Business Development Manager, David Gailey, Maryland Department of Natural Charles County Economic Development Resources Ryan Hicks, Town Manager, Town of Indian Steven Duboyce, Regional Encroachment Head Liaison, NAVFAC Washington DOD, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT (OEA) PROJECT MANAGERS Richard Tenga (August 2013 – May 2015) Amber Levofsky, LEED AP, MBA (May 2015 – January 2016) James P. Holland (February 2016 onward) JLUS CONSULTANT/TECHNICAL ADVISORS Edith Hoschar, Project Manager, Resource Chris Jakubiak, AICP, Planning Lead, Jakubiak Management Concepts, Inc. Town & City Planning Lindsay Tempinson, Resource Management With assistance from Johnson, Mirmiran & Concepts, Inc. Thompson, Inc. December 5, 2016 viii | Page Final Report Naval Support Facility Indian Head Joint Land Use Study Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ix Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ ES-1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... ES-1 Compatibility Tools ...................................................................................................................................................... ES-1 Compatibility Assessment ......................................................................................................................................... ES-1 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................ ES-2 Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 What is a Joint Land Use Study? ................................................................................................................................... 1 The JLUS Focus Area .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Study Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 1 The JLUS Process ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Public Outreach ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Overview of the JLUS Report .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Background.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Overview of NSF Indian Head ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Regional Setting ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Regional Development Overview ................................................................................................................................. 8 Demographic Trends ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Chapter 3: Existing Compatibility Tools & Implementation Strategies .......................................................... 2 3 State of Maryland Plans and Programs .................................................................................................................... 23 Charles County Plans and Programs ......................................................................................................................... 25 Town of Indian Head Plans and Programs ............................................................................................................. 30 Current Navy