Letter to Don O'Neill from Council President Craig Rice on Town Sector Zone

I appreciated receiving the following letter from Craig Rice, Council President, on February 25, 2014 in response to my letter opposing changes to Town Sector Zoning.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Dear Mr. O'Neill,

Thank you for your correspondence expressing your views on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite. I have shared your correspondence with my Council colleagues, and I am pleased to respond on their behalf.

There are no amendments to the Town Sector zoning currently before the Council that would change the population density standards. The Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, which will come before the Council for action on March 4, repeats the current standards for the zone. The Council has not taken any position on possible future amendments. I understand that you are opposed to any amendment that would allow increased density; however, if a Councilmember introduces such an amendment, it must follow the procedures for approval or disapproval proscribed by law. A public hearing will be required and from that hearing, Councilmembers may make judgments for themselves.

I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with me. Your views are important and will help me in my deliberations on matters that affect residents of Montgomery County.

Sincerely,

Craig Rice

Council President

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