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NEW OFFICE BLDG. OFFICE NEW TWO STORIES (Ht.=+/-32') STORIES TWO 4" WHC REVIEW TEAM HEREBY GRANTS APPROVAL OF CITY OF GAITHERSBURG THE CITY OF GAITHERSBURG DEVELOPMENT DATE BY FOR APPLICATION NO. FOREST CONSERVATION PLAN GAITHERSBURG, 20877 FCP APPROVAL 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE 121 NORTH CHURCH 11740 LAKE POTOMAC DRIVE 102 S. FREDERICK AVE. LOTS 65 AND 66 PRELIMINARY FOREST PLAT 103 FREDERICK, MD. 21701 BATES ARCHITECTS, PC EMAIL:[email protected] POTOMAC, MD. 20854 LOUIS ULPIANO ESQUIRE, LLC CONSERVATION PLAN OBSERVATORY HEIGHTS MONTGOMERY COUNTY,MARYLAND OWNER / APPLICANT CITY OF GAITHERSBURG 9TH ELECTION DISTRICT SHEET NO. PROJECT NO. DATE SCALE DRAWN BY PROJ. MGR TAX MAP FT 51 BEN BATES ATTN: C. MARTY BATES, AIA ARCHITECT MD DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES RECOGNIZED AS QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL BY DATE FRANK C. JOHNSON www.mhgpa.com Phone: 301.670.0840 Montgomery Village, MD 20886 9220 Wightman Road, Suite 120 COMAR 08.19.06.01 REVISIONS accordance with the requirements of existing state NO. I hereby certify that the information shown hereon is Qualified Professional Certification correct and that this plan has been prepared in 2/28/19 Copyright @ 2018 by Macris, Hendricks & and city forest conservation legislation. Glascock, P.A. All Rights Reserved Land Surveyors Landscape Architects Land Planners Civil Engineers DESCRIPTION WSSC 223 NW 09 2018.177.11 1 02/28/2019 OF 1"= 10' DATE BJD FCJ 2 Civil Engineers Land Planners Landscape Architects Land Surveyors

9220 Wightman Road, Suite 120 Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Phone: 301.670.0840 www.mhgpa.com

Copyright @ 2018 by Macris, Hendricks & Glascock, P.A. All Rights Reserved

FRANK C. JOHNSON 2/28/19 DATE RECOGNIZED AS QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL BY MD DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES COMAR 08.19.06.01

Qualified Professional Certification I hereby certify that the information shown hereon is correct and that this plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the existing state and city forest conservation legislation.

OWNER / APPLICANT LOUIS ULPIANO ESQUIRE, LLC 11740 LAKE POTOMAC DRIVE POTOMAC, MD. 20854 EMAIL:[email protected]

ARCHITECT BATES ARCHITECTS, PC 121 NORTH CHURCH FREDERICK, MD. 21701 ATTN: C. MARTY BATES, AIA BEN BATES

REVISIONS NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

TAX MAP FT 51 WSSC 223 NW 09

PLAT 103

9TH ELECTION DISTRICT CITY OF GAITHERSBURG MONTGOMERY COUNTY,MARYLAND

OBSERVATORY HEIGHTS LOTS 65 AND 66 102 S. FREDERICK AVE.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 20877 PROJ. MGR BJD

FCP APPROVAL DRAWN BY FCJ THE CITY OF GAITHERSBURG DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM HEREBY GRANTS APPROVAL OF SCALE 1"= 10' FOREST CONSERVATION PLAN DATE 02/28/2019 FOR APPLICATION NO. DATE BY PRELIMINARY FOREST CONSERVATION PLAN

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Joint Hearing - MCC & PC - Hearing Joint Mayor and City Council Council City Mayor and SP-8136-2019 SP-8136-2019 Exhibit Exhibit 5 4 3 2 1 13 6 3 2 4 5 1 PT. PTD. WOOD SHUTTERS WITH BLACK METAL TIE BACKS, STYLE T.B.D. PTD. AZEK CORNICE, TYP. RED BRICK ROWLOCK SILL WITH SOLDIER COURSE TRIM BAND RED BRICK SOLDIER COURSE HEADER WITH PRECAST KEYSTONE BRICK VENEER, COLOR TO BE SHADE OF RED WORK WITH ADJACENT BUILDINGS #7 #7

10 9 8 7 6 1/2 LITE STAIN GRADE WOOD AND GLASS FRONT DOOR PTD. 12X12 HARDIE COMPOSITE SQUARE COLUMN WRAP WITH BRICK FRONT STOOP RED BRICK ROWLOCK SILL DOUBLE HUNG METAL CLAD WOOD WINDOWS (6 OVER 6) SQUARE BASE AND CAP (OR BUILT-UP COLUMN WRAP TO MATCH) 8 9 13 12 11 10 PTD. BLACK METAL SCREEN WALL (SET BACK FRONT FACADE) PTD. AZEK PORCH EAVE AND CORNICE PTD. BLACK METAL RAILING 12 11 7 1 SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0" FRONT ELEVATION

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PROJECT NO. 18046-00 LAW OFFICES OF LUIS LEON DATE 02-21-19 DRAWN BY BMB

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102 SOUTH FREDERICK AVE., A2.1 GAITHERSBURG, MD © 2019 - BATES ARCHITECTS, PC 5 4 3 2 1 6 6 2 3 4 5 1 PTD. METAL PANEL, T.B.D. PTD. BLACK METAL SCREEN WALL (SET BACK FRONT FACADE) PTD. AZEK CORNICE, TYP. RED BRICK ROWLOCK SILL WITH SOLDIER COURSE TRIM BAND BRICK VENEER, COLOR TO BE SHADE OF RED WORK WITH ADJACENT BUILDINGS 8 7 6 PANELS T.B.D. STRUCTURAL METAL COLUMNS, TO BE PROTECTED AS REQUIRED SLIDING METAL AND GLASS ENTRY DOOR, T.B.D. STORE FRONT GLAZING SYSTEM WITH CLEAR AND SPANDREL 5 7 6 8 1 REAR ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"

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JointMayor Hearing and City - MCC Council & PC SP-8136-2019SP-8136-2019 Exhibit #8 BMB 02-21-19 18046-00 A1.0 © 2019 - BATES ARCHITECTS, PC DATE DRAWN BY PROJECT NO. REF

106 109 OFFICE 103 BREAK ROOM 187 SF CONF. ROOM 170 SF 195 SF

104 RECEPTION/WAITING 504 SF

105 108 107 JAN. CLOS. UP ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL 50 SF 102 101 23R 68 SF 85 SF REST ROOM REST ROOM 100

52 SF 52 SF EXIT STAIR GAITHERSBURG, MD 155 SF 102 SOUTH FREDERICK AVE., LAW OFFICES OF LUIS LEON

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200 DN 25R DN 25R OPEN OFFICE 1663 SF GAITHERSBURG, MD 102 SOUTH FREDERICK AVE., LAW OFFICES OF LUIS LEON 203 202 REST ROOM REST ROOM 204 59 SF 88 SF OFFICE 590 SF

201 OFFICE 897 SF

SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1 SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0" 3491 SF

JointMayor Hearing and City - MCC Council & PC SP-8136-2019 Exhibit #9

Observation Heights 102 S. Frederick Avenue Lots 65 and 66 ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES SUMMARY

Section 24-245 Traffic Impact The proposed 5,600 square foot office development will be replacing a 2,900 square foot office and retail use. The net increase in gross building area is 2,700 square feet and will have a nominal increase morning and evening peak hour trips.

Section 24-246 Adequacy of School Capacity The proposed development is a Professional office use and will not generate additional students to the local school system. This proposed project will therefore not impact or contribute to an increase to the school capacity.

Section 24-247 Water & Sewer Service Water Supply – The site will obtain Water Supply service by connecting a new four inch water house connection into an existing eight inch WSSC waterline within Cedar Avenue. The existing waterline in Cedar Avenue connects to a eight inch water main in South Frederick Avenue. The proposed development will be served by a proposed 4” domestic waterline. The proposed improvements may require a fire suppression system, but further study is required to determine the building demand and need for a fire protection system. Based on the modest increase in building size, the new development will have nominal impact to the overall water system flow. Proposed Sewer Service will be obtained by connecting a new four inch gravity flow sewer into an existing eight inch sanitary sewer within Cedar Avenue. The proposed development will not result in an impact to the transmission capacity available at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment plant. Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant, or other WSSC facilities.

Section 24-248 Fire and Emergency Response The proposed development is 1.4 miles to the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department on 801 Russell Avenue, and appears to have a response time of less than ten minutes.

JointMayor Hearing and City - MCC Council & PC SP-8136-2019 Exhibit #10

Statement of Justification-Concept Plan Application for Observation Heights Lots 65 and 66

I. Introduction The design team submits this statement in support of its Concept Plan Application for a new 5,600 square foot professional office Building with supporting parking on 0.28 acres. The property is zoned CD (Corridor Development) and is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of South Frederick Avenue (MD Route 355) and Cedar Avenue in Gaithersburg. The applicant will be the sole tenant and intends to construct the new office to expand its current law practice in Rockville and Langley Park. The Law Offices of Luis U. Leon, Esquire was established in 1995 to provide guaranteed quality and professional legal services at a reasonable rate. The firm focuses a large portion of the practice to serve the Spanish speaking community and will be an asset to the City of Gaithersburg.

II. Description of the Property and Surrounding Area The former building was removed in November of 2018 and at that time the building was in disrepair .As part of the property acquisition, the applicant obtained the necessary approvals for Demolition of the existing 2,900 square foot two story brick and block structure. The site contains an two existing concrete driveways; one onto South Frederick Avenue that will be closed as part of this development and a secondary access off Cedar Avenue to be maintained as the sole vehicular access to the site.

The Property consists of two recorded lots – 102 South Frederick Avenue (Lot 66) and 104 South Frederick Avenue (Lot 65) to be consolidated into a single lot as part of the development process. The area of the consolidated property will total approximately 0.28 acres; this area takes into account approximately a ten feet of dedication along in accordance with the City of Gaithersburg Master plan to create a 120 foot right-of-way.

The property to the north, across Cedar Avenue, is improved with several one and two story mixed used buildings and a parking facility. These building contain Dental offices, Accounting/tax offices, and general office zoned CD. To the south is a two story office and retail building zoned CD. To the east ,across Route 355, is a Pepco Substation enclosed in a two brick structure and Saint Martin School both zoned R-90. To the west is a two story single family detached residential dwellings zoned R-90 .

III. Description of the New Professional Office (Bates Architects) The design process for the building has consisted of filtering ideas through a matrix of important factors including site analysis, applicant driven requests and architectural relationships to adjacent sites and the surrounding community.

Site. This site is located on the edge of the “Olde Towne” District between the Brookes Russell and Walker Historic District, the Chestnut/Meen Historic District, and several national and locally designated historic sites. This location led the applicant to pursue a style of architecture more in line with the historic nature of the City. The site will support a building of approximately 5,600 square foot of gross floor area based the developable area set by parking regulations, setbacks, etc.. The buildings orientation is established by site access development constraints, drainage, and the desire to provide visibility along South Frederick Avenue.

Applicant As with every project, the applicant had very specific program requirements to meet the demands of their growing law practice. The proposed program was determined to work within the allowable 5,600 square foot driven by site constraints. It was also apparent that the available building footprint would be limited to approximately 2,000 SF. The remaining 3,600 SF would then be accommodated on one or two upper floors in the new building. It was decided that three floors would not accommodate the program or functions of the two upper floors. It was also clear that certain program elements would work well on the ground level (public / client related activities) and in the smaller building footprint. It was then determined that a 4,000 SF second floor would accommodate the remaining program in such a way that it allowed the program to work in a traditional and flexible office layout. To accomplish this larger second floor the idea of covering a portion of the parking lot evolved. The result of this two-floor massing is a lower scale building making it more compatible with the surrounding residential buildings.

The applicant has requested the building design convey a sense of permanence, strength, and prestige to his clients, employees and to the neighbors. The applicant and design team agreed to use the Federal Style for the aesthetic detailing of the building. Coupling the demands of the site and the program with the Clients request for the Federal Style design was a challenge. As you will see from our building elevations, three sides of the building are designed following the traditional harmonics and details of the Federal Style.

Extending the rear of the second floor over a portion of the parking allowed the design to accommodate the site-specific issues as well as the client driven requirements but this created challenges in the development of the rear elevation in a strict Federal Style. The design team, in agreement with the applicant chose to create a façade of tinted glass. This façade with its simple clean lines and uniform color will act as a neutral element in the design of the building and not as heavy in appearance as a masonry façade would. It also allows the increase in the usable window line from the “punched windows” of the other facades to a continuous window feature. This will allow more natural light into the second floor.

Architectural Relationships. While a Federal Style building is technically a little early as it relates to the history of the City of Gaithersburg, many of the styles following this period, which have some similarities in detailing, match up with the city’s timeline (i.e. Georgian, Colonial Revival, Greek Revival). We also believe that the scale of the Federal Style, with its simplified façades, relates more closely to the scale and styling of the neighboring residential areas.

Typical Federal Style features we have included in our design include; the use of a red toned brick, the symmetrical 5 bay front façade and 3 bay side façade with windows aligned in both the horizontal and vertical patterns, a defined entry with small porch feature, a decorative but not over embellished cornice with dentil blocks, individual double hung windows, and a parapet wall acting as a balustrade.

Where parking returns under the building we completed the side elevations to retain the symmetry and provided an opening (emulating a window opening) that repeats the window pattern while providing natural lighting and ventilation in the parking area .

IV. Findings required for Corridor Development Zone In italics below are the applicable standards for the CD Zone approval, followed by a brief explanation of the project’s compliance with each standard. As outlined with Section 24- 160.G.7(b)-Findings required, The city council may approve a schematic development plan or concept plan only upon the finding that:

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(1) The plan is substantially in accord with architectural, signage, lighting, streetscape, parking and other regulations, requirements and guidelines adopted by the city council for the applicable corridor area. The Property meets the intent of the development standards in the CD zone and City Master plan. The building has been designed to maintain the historic character of the Frederick Avenue corridor , and compatible with existing and proposed surrounding uses. The new office building will maintain consistent building massing integrating architectural features similar to the surrounding neighborhood. Any new signage will be modest be subject to further review as part of the Sign ordinance. Any required site lighting will contain cut-off fixtures to minimize light pollution and spillage onto adjacent properties. Additional care will be placed the parking lot lighting to minimize any light impact to the adjoining residential properties.

(2) The plan meets or accomplishes the purposes, objectives and minimum standards and requirements of the zone; and As outlined in the CD zone (Section 24-160G.1), the following criteria has been established (a) Encourage a form of development, consistent with the goals and provisions of the respective master plans for the city that will achieve the physical characteristics necessary to enhance the economic vitality, planned visual character and quality of life within an identified transportation corridor in the city The proposed development meets the goals and intent of the City Master plan by creating a street presence consistent with the building form, massing, and historic character of the Frederick Avenue corridor. (b) Create a more attractive and cohesive development pattern and to enhance the city's sense of place through the creation of individual character associated with the corridor in the applicable corridor master plan. The site design focuses on creating a strong visual and pedestrian link to Frederick Avenue corridor. The new office will be Federal style design and somewhat unique to other surrounding buildings, but integrate a number of building elements to maintain a cohesiveness to the overall transportation corridor. (c) Encourage development and redevelopment and renovation of declining or underutilized properties along the corridor. The former building was vacant and in disrepair. The proposed redevelopment is therefore consistent the overall zone objective. (d) Encourage the use of consistent, compatible and attractive architecture, streetscape and visual themes. The building has been designed to maintain the historic character of the Frederick Avenue corridor , and compatible with existing and proposed surrounding uses. The new office building will maintain consistent building massing integrating architectural features similar to the surrounding neighborhood. (e) Create a streamlined process for zoning and plan approvals. (f) Provide an appropriate scale of development and mix of retail, service, employment and residential uses as recommended in the applicable corridor plan . The proposed development meets the goals and intent of the City Master plan by creating a street presence consistent with the building form, massing, and historic character of the Frederick Avenue corridor. The project complies with the purposes and development standards of the CD Zone except those requested to be waived or modified as part of this application. The new building is a redevelopment of a declining property constructed over 120 years ago according to SDAT records.

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(3) The plan is in accord with the area master plan and any accompanying special condition or requirements contained in said master plan for the area under consideration; and The City Master plan encourages revitalization of existing the commercial core along Frederick Avenue by implementing ‘Smart Growth’ for in-fill developments. The master plan emphasizes developments that link public transportation. The proposed development is compatibility with surrounding uses and provides a transitionary between the major transportation corridor and adjoining residential uses.

(4) The plan will be internally and externally compatible and harmonious with existing and planned land uses in the CD zoned area and adjacent areas; and The new professional office has been designed to maintain the appropriate scale, massing, and historic character adjoining retail, service, employment and residential uses within the Frederick Avenue corridor plan.

(5) The existing or planned public facilities are adequate to service the proposed development contained in the plan; and -Traffic Impact (Section 24-245): The proposed 5,600 square foot office development will be replacing a 2,900 square foot office and retail use. The net increase in gross building area is 2,700 square feet and will have a nominal increase morning and evening peak hour trips.

-Adequacy of School Capacity (Section 24-246): The proposed development is a Professional office use and will not generate additional students to the local school system. This proposed project will therefore not impact or contribute to an increase to the school capacity.

-Water & Sewer Service (Section 24-247):–The site will obtain Water Supply service by connecting a new four inch water house connection into an existing eight inch WSSC waterline within Cedar Avenue. The existing waterline in Cedar Avenue connects to a eight inch water main in South Frederick Avenue. The proposed development will be served by a proposed 4” domestic waterline. The proposed improvements may require a fire suppression system, but further study is required to determine the building demand and need for a fire protection system. Based on the modest increase in building size, the new development will have nominal impact to the overall water system flow. Proposed Sewer Service will be obtained by connecting a new four inch gravity flow sewer into an existing eight inch sanitary sewer within Cedar Avenue. The proposed development will not result in an impact to the transmission capacity available at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment plant. Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant, or other WSSC facilities.

-Fire and Emergency Response (Section 24-248): The proposed development is 1.4 miles to the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department on 801 Russell Avenue, and appears to have a response time of less than ten minutes.

(6) The development staging or phasing program if any, is adequate in relation to the provision of public facilities and private amenities to service the proposed development; and The proposed development will be constructed in a single phase

(7) The plan, if approved, would be in the public interest. The existing building was in poor condition and general disrepair. The new development will be constructed in a scale and building massing compatible with the surrounds structures. The project serves needed demand for Professional service in the area and consistent with the objectives of the zone.

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(8) The existing buildings with historic significance are considered for preservation and retention pursuant to the city's historic preservation ordinance Prior to demolition of the existing building, the applicant obtained approval from the City Historic Preservation to raze the existing structure. It was the opinion of the Historic Preservation group that the existing building did not have historic significance.

V. Conclusion The Property meets the development standards in the CD zone and is a permitted in the zone. As demonstrated by the contents of this Concept Plan application, the project satisfies the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance, the CD zone, and all other applicable City regulations. The project is compatible with existing and proposed surrounding uses and is in substantial compliance with the City Master Plan and Frederick Avenue Corridor Land Use plan. For these reasons, the Concept Plan application is in the public interest and can be approved without any adverse impact on the surrounding properties or public facilities. The Applicant is excited about the future location of their new Law offices in the Gaithersburg area and would like to move forward with the project Preliminary Site Plan and Final Site plan review as quickly as possible so it appreciates the City’s expedited review of this Concept Plan application. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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