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UMD to Cut 3125 Parking Spaces on Campus

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On September 20, 2016

In University of Maryland

At tonight Council meeting, the City Council will discuss with the representatives from the University of Maryland about the reduction of the parking spaces at the campus and its impact in the neighborhood.

Currently, the UMD has 18,874 parking spaces on campus. Because of a number of development activities, this number will go down to 15,749. This means the UMD will be losing a total number of 3,125 parking spaces. The UMD is expecting that the students and faculty staff will consider alternative methods of transportation, such as riding the Shuttle-UM , take public transportation, take the rideshare-UM and Bike-UMD.

The Council will discuss the loss of these parking spaces on our neighborhood streets, especially to the streets close the UMD campus. J. David Allen, the Executive Director of the UMD’s Department of Transportation Service will attend the discussion meeting.

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Lidl Plans to Open Store in College Park

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On September 19, 2016

In Business

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A Lidl store (credit: WSJ)

The European discount grocery store Lidl is planning to open a new store in College Park, at the site of the current Clarion Inn Hotel, which is proposed to be razed.

The representatives from the store will come to tomorrow’s City Council meeting to talk about their plan.

Lidl US Operations, LLC, is requesting the approval of a Detailed Site Plan to construct a 36,185 square foot grocery store on a 3.30 acre site located at 8601 Baltimore Avenue in the northeast quadrant of its intersection with Berwyn Road.

The County’s Planning Board is scheduled to hear this case on Thursday, October 20th. The proposed building will be one-story with a height that ranges from 15.5-feet to 29.50-feet high at its highest point located above the entrance. The entrance is located at the southwest corner of the building with a cart corral to the east of the entrance. A streetscape is proposed along Baltimore Avenue, in front of the entrance that will include a

The entrance is located at the southwest corner of the building with a cart corral to the east of the entrance. A streetscape is proposed along Baltimore Avenue, in front of the entrance that will include a brick paved walking area (8-feet to 22-feet in width), three tree planters each with a bench located on each side of the planter, and pedestrian lighting. At the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Berwyn Road, the Applicant is proposing a plaza which will have landscaping, four benches and some kind of art or sign to identify the Berwyn neighborhood. The Applicant proposes to dedicate or place in an easement 10-feet of right-of-way (ROW) along Berwyn Road and along 48th Avenue and provide 5-foot wide sidewalks with pedestrian street lights. The Applicant is also proposing a 5-foot wide sidewalk along the northern side of the building that will connect from the 48th Avenue sidewalk to the front of the building. A 25-space bicycle rack is proposed on the Baltimore Avenue side of the building and a 15-space bike share station adjacent to the cart corral east of the entrance. The Applicant is proposing two access points to the site: from Baltimore Avenue and from Berwyn Road. The proposed Baltimore Avenue site access will be right-in/

At the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Berwyn Road, the Applicant is proposing a plaza which will have landscaping, four benches and some kind of art or sign to identify the Berwyn neighborhood. The Applicant proposes to dedicate or place in an easement 10-feet of right-of-way (ROW) along Berwyn Road and along 48th Avenue and provide 5-foot wide sidewalks with pedestrian street lights. The Applicant is also proposing a 5-foot wide sidewalk along the northern side of the building that will connect from the 48th Avenue sidewalk to the front of the building. A 25-space bicycle rack is proposed on the Baltimore Avenue side of the building and a 15-space bike share station adjacent to the cart corral east of the entrance. The Applicant is proposing two access points to the site: from Baltimore Avenue and from Berwyn Road. The proposed Baltimore Avenue site access will be right-in/

The Applicant is also proposing a 5-foot wide sidewalk along the northern side of the building that will connect from the 48th Avenue sidewalk to the front of the building. A 25-space bicycle rack is proposed on the Baltimore Avenue side of the building and a 15-space bike share station adjacent to the cart corral east of the entrance. The Applicant is proposing two access points to the site: from Baltimore Avenue and from Berwyn Road. The proposed Baltimore Avenue site access will be right-in/

The Applicant is proposing two access points to the site: from Baltimore Avenue and from Berwyn Road. The proposed Baltimore Avenue site access will be right-in/right-out. The Applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), revised August 31, 2016, indicating this project will operate within the acceptable parameters of not exceeding 1,600 Average Critical Lane Volume (CLV). The City retained an independent traffic engineer (Sabra, Wang and Associates) to review the applicant’s traffic study.

North College Park Crime Map: September 11 -17, 2016

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On September 18, 2016

In Crime Reports

DateTimeAddressType
9/12/20169:11 PM4800 DELAWARE ST, md 20740STOLEN VEH
9/12/20166:55 AM9500 50TH PL, md 20740STOLEN VEH
9/12/20163:19 PM9500 BALTIMORE AVE, md 20740REAKING & ENTERING
9/12/201612:03 PM9300 CHERRY HILL RD, md 20740THEFT
9/12/201611:231 AM4700 CHERRY HILL RD, md 20740THEFT

Today, at the Hallywood Farmers Market

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On September 17, 2016

In Farmer's Market, Hollywood Farmers Market

Vol. 2 Issue 20 – It’s Senior Saturday! 
If you are 65+ and live in College Park, stop by the Market Info Table and get $5.00 in coupons to use at the market this Saturday only.The Animal Welfare Committee
will be present at the market this week.  Stop by and learn about the influx of kittens they have in the shelter or if you have some donations to drop off they would appreciate: used blankets, towels, clay kitty litter, cat food, leashes and other pet accessories.
Animal Control Officer, Vivian Cooper will be microchipping College Park resident’s pets for free.

Vendors returning this week:

  • Unique Eats and Scents
  • Designed Naturally
  • Peacesake Candles
  • Heavenly Created

Vendors absent this week:

  • Papered Perfection
  • The Baked Apple
  • China Garden Art
This week’s vendors include:
Roy and Arti’s Kitchen and Garden: Prepared Indonesian cuisine and vegetables
Valencia’s Produce: Berries, flowers and herbs
Amity Kitchen: Thai food, Spring Rolls and Mango Sticky Rice
Calvert Farm: Produce and fruits
A Little Pottery: Pottery
Dicot Farm: Produce
Waltz Family Farm: Meat, eggs and cheeses
Alcoba Coffee: Guatemalan coffee by the pound and by the cup
Designed Naturally: Natural bead jewelry
China Garden Art: Recycled china and glass made into lawn ornaments
Baker Charley: Gluten free bread and baked goods
Christiane’s Designs: Knit hats, gloves, scarves, pet and baby items
Unique Eats and Scents: Hand creams and preserves
Terrapin Care Center: Chiropractic information
Inge’s Crochet: Hand made crochet items
Unique Eats and Scents: pickles, honey, preserves and soaps
Peacesake Candles: Soy based candles in multiple scents
Heavenly Created Desserts: Hot dogs and desserts
Vendor of the week: China Garden Art

Looking for an unusual gift for someone, like those elk mounts, or better yet for yourself…you know you deserve it!

Look no further than China Gardens by Donnalee at the Hollywood Farmers Market.  Each individual garden demonstrates the mastery of utilizing recycled china and glass and re-purposing them into a one of a kind garden art display.  She also offers birdbaths and feeders too! You will be the envy of the neighborhood!  Please come by, visit and discuss what ideas you might have that Donnalee can make into a reality as a gift for a special friend, house warming present or other milestone event.  Garden Art displays a wide assortment for your buying enjoyment.

College Park Day, 2016

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On September 16, 2016

In Announcements, CollegeParkDay

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Join us at this year’s College Park Day Festival at the College Park Aviation Museum & Airport on Saturday, September 24 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual free event is open to the public and will feature the best of our City! There will be 2 stages of entertainment, Marylands best Food Trucks, over 100 exhibitor booths, a visit from the Baltimore Oriole & Baltimore Ravens mascots, free yoga, Zumba and Zoca fitness classes, wellness classes, a rock climbing wall and so much more! Admission to the College Park Aviation Museum is free during the event too! Come out and join us!

Council Agrees to Remove Problematic Trees on Wichita Avenue

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On September 15, 2016

In City Council

At last Tuesday’s Council meeting, the city Council agreed to remove four trees on Wichita avenue.

The original motion was to replace the Zelkov trees on 9700 block of Wichita avenue. The motion was modified later to replace them. The City may plan native trees there or elsewhere after consulting with the residents.

Several residents on the block have complained about some nuisances caused by these trees. They include sidewalks buckling , obstructed street lighting, bird droppings, birds singing at night, electrical problems, and sewer problems from roots. These trees were planted in the Spring of 1999.  The cost to remove the 3 trees & grind the resulting stumps is about $2,100.

New replacement trees could run about $600. The Council discussed the topic back in 2013 with staff and the Tree and Landscaping Board (TLB), however did not take a formal position.

Group to Host Community Solar Presentation , Tomorrow

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On September 14, 2016

In Announcements

What: Community solar presentation
When: Tomorrow night–Thursday, Sept 15, 7:30 pm,
Where: College Park City Hall (4500 Knox Road, MD 20740)

Gary Skulnik, founder of a new social enterprise called Neighborhood Sun (at www.neighborhoodsun.solar), will discuss community solar, which allows you to sign up for solar power for your home, business or organization without installing any equipment on your roof. In one hour (followed by 30 minutes for Q&As), Gary will explain how you, your business, and your neighbors can join together to build a local clean energy solar project that will let you save money and help the environment.

Registration requested but not required:Please contact Janis Oppelt at janiso@erols.com or leave a message at 240-888-6972.

Parking permits: The City will supply one when you arrive at the location.

Community Library to Offer ESL Classes to Residents

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On September 13, 2016

In Library

The College Park Community Library will hold English as a Second Language classes on Wednesday mornings, from 9:15 to 10 AM, beginning September 21.

Classes are free. Young children are welcome with their parents. Call Elaine at 301-275-4458 for more information.

College Park Community Library

College Park Community Library

Bus Driver Saves 20 School Kids from Burning School Bus in North College Park

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On September 12, 2016

In Public Safety

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This afternoon, 20 elementary school kids were saved by the school bus driver, when the bus caught fire and was completely destroyed.

I was driving on the Beltway, where I saw a big thick smoke over College Park. Moments after, I saw a neighbor posted a message about the fire on our social network NextDoor, where I found the location of the incident.

A big THANK YOU to our school bus driver Reneita Smith who just saved 20 elementary school kids from a bus fire that completely destroyed the bus. Not only Reneita took each one of the 20 kids from the bus one by one, but also went into the empty bus again to check if everyone was out, while it was still burning.

“I am a mom of two kids. it’s my job to save them” she told me. The bus caught fire on 51st ave near Hollywood road about an hour ago.

Thankfully, all the school kids went home safe.

Thanks also all the neighbors who gave comfort to the children and the bus driver after the fire.

Pepco Plans to Continue Tree Clearance Work in North College Park

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On September 11, 2016

In Pepco

PEPCO has completed planning for line clearance work on a power line servicing a portion of North College Park, in particular in the neighborhoods of Daniels Park and Oak Sproing area.

Below is a map indicating the planned work. The target date for completing the pruning is the end of September. There are numerous trees planned for removal, most of them are located at 49th Ave and Erie St. The City will be receiving replacement trees for those removed. Tree removals will occur later in the fall, around October/November.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

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