LAND USE PETITION IN THE BOWIE PLANNING AREA

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1 LAND USE PETITION IN THE BOWIE PLANNING AREA Md.-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ID: Bowie Advisory Planning Board #15-13 Preliminary Subdivision Plan # Date: December 3, 2015 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: The proposed application is a request for approval: (a) of a zoning type case involving the specific use of land; (b) of a conceptual site plan; X ( c) to subdivide property into building lots and obtain adequate public facilities approval; (d) of a site plan for building and parking design, landscaping, architecture, etc. under the development regulations of Prince George's County. The application has been referred to the City for our review and recommendation. The position of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in this matter is advisory to the City Council. The City Council will also conduct a public hearing on this application and their vote will become the final City recommendation. Persons wishing to participate in these hearings must submit written testimony or sign up to speak at each public hearing. Each person wishing to speak at the City's hearings will be given up to five (5) minutes. To participate in the County's hearings, you must make a separate, written request to become a person of record. GENERAL DATA: 1. Nature of Petition: Preliminary Subdivision Plan 2. Petitioner: TLBT, LLC (for Lidl US) 3. Represented by: Mr. Russ Warfel, Esq. 4. Location of Petitioned Property: Annapolis Road 5. Proposed Use of Petitioned Property: 31,000 square foot grocery store 6. Size/Zone of Petitioned Property: acres/zoned: C-S-C (Commercial Shopping Center) 7. Date of Hearing before BAPB: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. 8. Date of Hearing before City Council: Monday, December 7, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. 9. Date of Hearing before M-NCPPC: TBD 10. Date of Hearing before Hearing Examiner: N/A 11. Date of Hearing before District Council: NIA NOTICES/LEGALS D ae t N um b er o f M a1 T mg. /S' 1gns Notice sent to Adj. Prol;!erties: 11/6/15 76 Notice sent to Parties of Record N/A Date Signs Posted: 11/5/15 2 Date Legal Sent: N/A Date Legal Appeared: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: 12. Department of Planning & Economic Development Recommendation: The Department of Planning & Economic Development staff recommends APPROVAL with one condition. 13. Bowie Advisory Planning Board Recommendation: The Bowie Advisory Planning Board recommends APPROVAL in accordance with the staff recommendation.

2 c Excalibur Road Bowie, Maryland MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: City Council Ms. Lisa A very, Chair Bowie Advisory Planning Board SUBJECT: Preliminary Plan # (Docket #15-13) TLBT, LLC (Lidl Grocery Store) DATE: December 3, 2015 The Bowie Advisory Planning Board (BAPB) met on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 to review an application for a Preliminary Plan of subdivision, which proposes construction of a new 31,000 square foot grocery store at an existing automobile dealership site (Melvin Motors). The property is located at Annapolis Road, contains acres and is zoned C-S-C (Commercial Shopping Center). The proposed use is permitted by right in the C-S-C Zone by the Prince George' s County Zoning Ordinance. Presentations Planning Director Joe Meinert provided an overview of the request, stating that a Stakeholder's Meeting was held on September 22"d. He then reviewed some background slides to orient the Board to the property. He concluded by stating that the requirements for Preliminary Plan approval, including adequate public facilities findings, have been met for this application, and staff recommended approval subject to one condition requiring a trip cap as identified in the applicant's Traffic Impact Study. Mr. Ron Skotz asked staff to confirm that SHA will not allow access to the property from MD 450. Mr. Meinert indicated that the State provided frontage road access from Church Road and just east of the subject site and will not allow direct access from MD 450. Mr. Skotz asked about property coverage and asked if trees will be retained as part of the site development. Mr. Meinert replied that the site would be entirely graded and invasive species removed. The applicant will plant stormwater areas and the parking lot to meet tree canopy coverage requirements. Attorney Russ Warfel made some introductory remarks regarding the site and recent communication with the community. Mr. Warfel showed a site plan that fully meets the Zoning Ordinance green space requirements, lighting requirements, etc. There is a sight-tight fence along the entire property line adjacent to the Stewart's Landing subdivision. There will also be a minimum of 37 feet of planting strip between the proposed building and the property line, which will more than provide a buffer between the two uses. The site plan includes parking lot lighting, which will be downlit so as not to glare. A pylon sign with the Lid! logo will be provided at the MD 450/Church Road intersection, with 64 square feet on each side. Mr. Warfel concluded that the staff report shows the APF requirements have been met and the applicant supports the staff recommendation. \ I \ \ 0 R ( i. F1 cdcrick Robin~on,\ L\ \ O R PRO TE.\I Diane \ 1. l'nla11!.!1n COIJNCI L Dennis llrady + lknn (;~mln..:r +.lam.:, L. \f.ircos + l,aac C. lrouth + fodd :vi. rurn,:r C l n.\i.\', \l;er l)a\1d.1. Deutsch City Hall (301) I \, 1301) X !'1)1) (,111 l \\ I B 11,,,1., 1(\()lhu111e.,1rg

3 Preliminary Plan # 15024, Lid! Grocery Store 2 Mr. Patrick Waldron, real estate director of Lid! US, described the company and their intent to create a unique experience. He stated the company is a privately held company from Germany, with 10,000 stores in 26 countries. They offer top quality products at competitive prices and convenient locations. Questions by BAPB Members Mr. Ron Skotz asked if the corporate office was in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Waldron confirmed that it is. Mr. James Golato asked how many stores they have in the US now and how they operate. Mr. Wald.ran stated this was the first. Mr. Golato asked how Lid! compares to Aldi. Mr. Waldron stated that they do not compare themselves to anyone. Chair Lisa Avery asked for clarification about the statement that it would be a unique shopping experience. Mr. Waldron stated that there are not too many stores in this size range, so the shopping experience is not one of a large store or a small store, but something uniquely different. Chair Avery asked how many employees would work at the site? Mr. Waldron estimated that between people would be employed at this store. Vice-Chair Carl Schuettler asked how the Lidl store's prices would compare to other grocers in the area. Mr. Waldron stated that prices would be competitive. Chair Lisa A very asked for more clarification of what the store would contain. Mr. Waldron noted that the store would carry fresh produce, bakery and meats. Chair Avery asked why the grocer wanted to annex into the City, and if it was beneficial for both parties. Mr. Warfel stated that annexation is mutually beneficial to the applicant and the City. Public Hearing Mr. Willie Young, of Everglade Lane in the Woodland Lake Condominiums at Bowie Town Center, stated that the City needs quality grocery stores and he encourages the applicant to move forward. Mr. Young asked the BAPB to grant them the opportunity to see something different. Ms. Denise Tyler, of Quarterback Court in Northridge, stated that she shops in the area and is in favor of the new grocery store. Ms. Denisha Henry, of Big Cedar Lane in Woodmore North, stated that she is in favor of specialty grocery stores and she noted that the proposed store at this location will be a benefit to the neighborhood. Ms. Christine Osei, of Willow Marsh Drive in Woodmore North, a member of the Woodmore North Homeowners Association, advised the BAPB that the Stakeholders had brought a number of concerns and it appears that the applicant is working on them. She said that she would like to see something different on the site; however, the members of her community are still exploring the issues. Ms. Demitria Gregory of Vicar Woods Lane in Woodmore North, stated that she just came to hear about the proposal. She wanted to know how this will be different from other stores. She felt the applicant should be granted the opportunity to move forward. BAPB Motion Mr. Ron Skotz moved approval of the staff recommendation for Preliminary Plan # His motion was seconded by Mr. Terry Rogers and passed by a vote of 4- l (Golato against).

4 15901 Excalibur Road Bowie, Maryland MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: City Council David J. Deutsch City Manager SUBJECT: Preliminary Subdivision Plan # (Docket #15-13) Lidl Grocery Store DATE: December 3, 2015 I. General Information Applicant: Location: Acreage: TLBT, LLC Annapolis Road (Attachment I) (Melvin Motors Property) acres Existing Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: C-S-C (Commercial Shopping Center) Automobile sales and service 3 1,000 square foot grocery store Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning: North: The Shoppes at High Bridge; zoned L-A-C (Local Activity Center) South: Stewart's Landing Subdivision; zoned R-R (Rural Residential) East: Stewart's Landing Subdivision; zoned R-R (Rural Residential) West: Undeveloped land (Parcel A); zoned C-S-C Woodmore North Subdivision; zoned R-E (Residential Estate) Master Plan Land Use Category: The subject property lies within the Established Communities tier identified in the County's General Plan (Plan Prince George's 2035). The area of the subject property is shown as a Commercial land use in the General Plan 's Generalized Future Land Use Map. The Approved 2006 Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan includes the subject property at the westernmost edge of the Mixed Use Activity Center Boundary of West Bowie Village, where it is shown for commercial use. Sectional Map Amendment: Property rezoned via 2006 Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan and SMA from C-M (Commercial Miscellaneous) to C-S-C (Commercial Shopping Center) \l.\'ror (i. Fn:dc nck R,>b1m,,H1.\ l.\yor PRO TE\I l)inlll: \ 1. Pulang1n CO t,;-..c 1L lknnis Brady + I knri (i,mln.:r la111cs l...\ larcos k1,1t: ( '. rr,1u1h + fodd \ I. l"urncr CIT\ \I,\..\( ;[R l):l\ 1d.J. lkut,ch Citv Hall Ulll1262-li200 l,\\ UO JJ l;o l-2, 02 I DD1HJ I J Al B11111,,111,>1h1ll\1.:.om

5 Preliminary Subdivision Plan # Lidl Grocery Store Water and Sewer Categories: W-3 and S-3 Police: City of Bowie Ambulance Service: Bowie Fire Station (Huntington) (Company # 19); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time Medic Service: G Jenn Dale Fire Station (Company # 18); response time is within the maximum 7- minute travel time Fire Engine Service: Bowie Fire Station (Huntington) (Company # 19); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time Fire Ladder Truck/Aerial Tower Service: Annapolis Road Fire Station (Company #3 9); response time is within the maximum 7-minute travel time II. III. Background Information The subject property is not currently located within the City limits. However, an Annexation Agreement was approved by City Council in R on September 8, An Annexation Plan was also approved by City Council in R on September 8, The agreement stipulates that the City will annex the property upon acquisition by TLBT, Inc., its successors or assigns. Stakeholders Meeting A Stakeholder's Meeting was held on September 22, A summary of stakeholder comments and a response from the applicant's traffic consultant are included in Attachment #2. Stakeholders asked many detailed questions about the proposal. The developer pledged to address as many of the issues identified by stakeholders prior to the City's hearings on the Preliminary Plan. IV. Analysis of Preliminary Plan # The Preliminary Subdivision Plan will combine five ex1stmg deeded parcels into a single development site proposed for construction of a 36, 170 square foot Lid! grocery store (see Attachment #3). Pursuant to Subtitle 24 (Subdivisions), a Preliminary Subdivision Plan may be approved if the Planning Board finds: that adequate public faci lities exist or are programmed for the area within which the subdivision is located; and, the subdivision is designed in accordance with the provisions for woodland conservation and tree preservation. The Subdivision Regulations also state that the submission of a stormwater management concept plan may be required prior to approval of the preliminary plan.

6 Preliminary Subdivision Plan # Lidl Grocery Store 3 A. Adequate Public Facilities (APF) 1. Water and Sewerage Facilities According to the referral from the County Department of the Environment, the subject site is in Water Category W-3 and Sewer Category S-3, meaning that public water and sewer exist. COMMENT: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) currently serves the property with public water. A water main exists in Maryland Route 450 in front of the site, and a fire hydrant also abuts the site. Although the existing uses are currently served by a septic disposal system, sanitary sewer service exists in the adjacent subdivisions of Woodmore North and Stewart's Landing. An 8-inch sanitary sewer connection is proposed to the southeast, connecting a sewer manhole on the subject property via an 8-inch line to the Stewart's Landing HOA property. Prior to site development, water and sewer line extensions, and all related water/sewer structures, appurtenances and systems for this project, are required be approved by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). This criterion is satisfied. 2. Police Facilities Since the subject site will be located within the City, the Bowie Police Department will provide service to this property/use. COMMENT: Since police service will be provided by the City's Police Department, this criterion is satisfied. 3. Fire and Rescue Facilities According to Park and Planning' s Countywide Planning Division referral, the site of this subdivision is within the maximum 7-minute travel time for all four first due emergency response units (engine, ladder truck, ambulance and paramedic). COMMENT: Since all four first due emergency response services are within the maximum 7-minute travel time, this criterion is satisfied. 4. Traffic Impacts As part of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan application, the applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Study (TIS), which reviewed existing traffic conditions, background traffic conditions and total future traffic conditions when the site is anticipated to be fully developed. The resulting levels of service identified in the study are shown in Attachment #4. The TIS concluded the following: All of the signalized study intersections operate within the CL V threshold of 1,450 in the existing, background, and total traffic conditions.

7 Preliminary Subdivision Plan # Lidl Grocery Store 4 The only unsignalized intersection is MD 450 at Old Annapolis Road which is a right-in and right-out only on eastbound MD 450 with a free right turn and acceleration lane along eastbound MD 450. The HCS software does not model a free right with an acceleration lane; however, the intersection passes the unsignalized intersection analysis test with a delay of less than 50 seconds per vehicle. Therefore, this intersection passes the APFO test. This project is a re-development of an existing developed site. The proposed re-development will have a minimal impact on the study intersections. The project generates a total of 123 AM and 367 PM peak hour trips. After application of the pass-by trip reduction, the project will generate a net increase of 123 primary AM trips and 235 primary PM trips. The project should be approved with a trip cap of 123 AM peak hour trips and 23 5 PM peak hour trips, which is consistent with a 36, 170 square foot grocery store. COMMENT: It is appropriate to condition the approval of this Preliminary Plan upon the findings of the TIS regarding the trip cap. Therefore, it is recommended that any approval contain a condition establishing a trip cap of 123 AM peak hour trips and 235 PM peak hour trips. With the above condition, this criterion will be satisfied. B. Stormwater Management Concept Plan (Attachment 3) A Stormwater Management (SWM) Concept Plan was submitted to and reviewed by the City's engineering consultant. The plan proposes to manage stormwater using on-site micro bio-retention facilities, one bio-swale and permeable pavement with enhanced filters. COMMENT: The Stormwater Management Concept Plan was approved by the City in September. This criterion has been satisfied. C. Woodland Conservation Plan, Type-I (Attachment 4) A Type-I Woodland Conservation Plan has been submitted for review as part of the proposed subdivision application. The site includes approximately 12,000 square feet (0.27 acres) of vegetated area, located at the southern end of the property. According to the Forest Stand Delineation submitted with the Natural Resources Inventory, the forested area consists of young growth in the 2" - 5.9" diameter category which has a low ranking for preservation or restoration. Approximately 20% of the coverage is invasive species such as Japanese honeysuckle and Multi-flora rose. There are no other natural features present on the site. Al I of the vegetated area is proposed for clearing as part of the site development. The site also has an afforestation threshold of 15% (or 0.35 acres). Therefore, the Woodland Conservation obligation for the project is 0.89 acres, or 38,768 square feet. The applicant is proposing to satisfy this obligation by payment of a fee-in-lieu (at $0.90 per square foot, the fee would be $34,891.20).

8 Preliminary Subdivision Plan # Lidl Grocery Store 5 COMMENT: With the payment of the fee-in-lieu for woodland conservation, this criterion will be satisfied. D. Conformance with Area Master Plan The Approved 2006 Bowie and Vicinity Area Master Plan includes the subject property at the westernmost edge of the Mixed Use Activity Center Boundary of West Bowie Village, where it is shown for commercial use. The site has a vehicular connection to the remainder of West Bowie Village via the MD 450 frontage road and Old Annapolis Road. COMMENT: The proposed use is consistent with the land use recommendations and policies of the Bowie and Vicinity Master Plan and County General Plan. V. Recommendation Since the development proposal meets the Adequate Public Facilities test and complies with the criteria for approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan, it is recommended that Preliminary Plan of Subdivision # be APPROVED, with the following condition: I. There shall be a trip cap of 123 AM peak hour trips and 235 PM peak hour trips for the subject application.

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10 City of Bowie I 5901 Excalibur Road Bowie. Maryland Attachment 2 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Council David J. Deutsch, City Manager Proposed Lidl Food and Beverage Store Stakeholders Meeting Annapolis Road (MD 450) September 23, 2015 On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 staff from the City's Department of Planning and Economic Development conducted a Stakeholders Meeting regarding a proposed food and beverage store redevelopment of the Melvin Motors property, located at Annapolis Road. The Lid! company is proposing a new, 31,000 square foot grocery store on the acre property, which is zoned C-S-C (Commercial Shopping Center), where the proposed use is permitted by right under the Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance. The applicant intends to file a Preliminary Plan of subdivision for the site redevelopment within the next month. Lidl is a German company that is expanding its grocery business to the United States. The store is the first proposed in Prince George's County. The City sent notices of the Stakeholders Meeting to over 60 addresses within 500 feet of the subject property, including Homeowners Associations of Stewart's Landing, Dixon Crossing, Fairview and Woodmore North. A total of 25 residents attended the meeting. Attorney Russ Warfel provided an overview of the development proposal and its relationship to the existing Stewart's Landing subdivision, where a mature tree buffer which includes a fence, already exists. Mr. Warfel noted that the developer will provide an additional 37 feet of buffer to meet the requirements of the County's Landscape Manual. Mr. Patrick Waldron of Lid! gave further details about the grocer and its intended operations. Mr. Mike Lenhart, traffic consultant, discussed the impact of the store on traffic patterns. Mr. Matt Jones, engineering consultant, responded to several questions regarding the development of the site. Stakeholders asked many detailed questions, including the following: Q: Are there any Lidl stores existing in the United States at this time? A: No. Q: Is the property in the City limits? A: No, but the site is in the process of being annexed. Q: Will the development be compatible with land uses around it? A: The adjacent subdivision will be buffered according to the Landscape Manual and the site will be designed to be compatible with its surroundings. Q: Will this be the company's first store? A: This is the first store to be constructed in Prince George's County. Stores are now in development all over the United States. MAYOR G. Fn:deri.:k Robinson I\IAYOR PRO TE\1 Isaac C. Trauth COUNCIL Dennis Brady+ Henri Gardner + James L. Marws Diane M. Polangin + Todd M. Tuma CITY MANAGER David.I. Deutsch City Hall (301) FAX (301 l X TDD (301) WEB

11 Lidl Stakeholders Meeting 2 Q; Is there a similar store to Lid!? A: There is nothing quite like it; Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's are similar in that they provide private label products. Q: Will the store be open 24 hours, have a drive through or sell gas? A: No. Q: What will be the appearance of the store? A: The store is a prototype design. (Architectural renderings were shown to Stakeholders.) Q: ls Lid! comparable to Aldi? A: They are different from Aldi, although in Europe they are very similar. In the United States, the brand will "morph" into an American style grocery store that has its own characteristics. There is no dispute that Lid! is often grouped with Aldi because they are both German grocers. Q: Is Lid) a discount grocer like Aldi? A: Lid! provides fresh bakery and produce items and operates very differently. Q: How much different will a Lidl grocery store be, compared with a Safeway? A: Lid! is much smaller and convenience based. They also provide private label products. Q: What is the difference between private label and generic groceries? A: Private label products are essentially the company's own brand. These products are not generic products. Q: Describe the layout of the site in relation to adjacent roads, Church Road and MD 450. Why couldn't there be a direct entrance from MD 450? A: The Maryland State Highway Administration will not allow a direct access from MD 450, since the road was upgraded with access provided to the Old Annapolis frontage road, which provides an entrance from MD 450. The site also has access from the Stateconstructed entrance from Church Road. Q: Will the store hire employees from the immediate area? A: Yes, residents of the County will be encouraged to apply. Q: How will shopping carts be controlled from leaving the site? A: The store staff and manager will monitor this closely. Q: Do you expect to have many walk-up customers? A: It is expected that most patrons of the store will drive. Pedestrian access will be examined during the review of the Preliminary Plan of subdivision. Q: What is the value and benefit of this proposal to the community? A: The company is providing an additional variety of products and more diversity in the grocery market, as well as a convenience for residents in the area. Studies have been shown that stores like Trader Joe's actually increase property values in adjacent neighborhoods. Q: Did the City ask Lid) to annex, or did Lid) ask to be annexed? A: Both parties agreed because annexation is mutually beneficial to them. Q: What is the plan for improving Church Road south of this site? A: The Master Plan recommends a connection of Church Road to the south; however, there is a floodplain that wi II be costly to bridge and the County does not seem willing to construct the connection. Q: Is Church Road adequate to handle traffic generated by this proposal? A: The traffic study prepared for the Adequate Public Facilities test during Preliminary Plan review identifies that Church Road will be adequate. Q: How many parking spaces are proposed? A: A total of 170 parking spaces are proposed and meet the County Zoning Ordinance requirement for parking for grocery stores. Q: How many light poles will there be and how tall will the poles be? A: This will be studied at the time of Preliminary Plan review. (It was noted that the High bridge Park shopping center has poles that are lower than what is usually found in retail centers. The City's Development Review Guidelines state that the height of light poles should not exceed the height of the building.) Q: What type of buffering will be provided to the adjacent subdivision? A : There is an existing buffer on the Stewart's Landing HOA property, which will be supplemented by an additional buffer on the Lid! side. Q : What kind of truck traffic will come to the site? A: The store will not receive deliveries from semitractor trailers. In addition, there are no third party vendors delivering to the site, so truck traffic will not be an impact on the community. Private label products will come from the company's own warehouses.

12 Lid! Stakeholders Meeting 3 Q: Will there be lighted signage at the store? The CVS store at Highbridge Park has had a negative visual impact on the residential areas around it because of how the signage is lighted. A: There will be building signage and a freestanding sign near the intersection; sign details will be developed for future meetings. Q: How does the traffic study work, and what are its specific findings? A: Mike Lenhart, traffic consultant, explained the traffic study process and results. Adequate levels of service will be maintained in accordance with the County Planning Board's Guidelines. Q: How will this development help the current left-turning traffic problems on MD 450, for which the traffic signals do not provide sufficient time to safely tum? A: SHA will be contacted in an attempt to address the timing of the turn phases. Q: Do comparable examples exist, where a new grocery store is proposed in a redevelopment scenario at a signalized intersection? A: This could be researched, although no examples came to mind instantly. (A resident pointed out an example of Trader Joe's in Silver Spring, but it was acknowledged that the mentioned project was located within a multi-tenant shopping center.) Q: What are the actual store hours going to be? A: This has not been determined yet, but it will not be a 24-hour a day store. Q: Could a second access point to Church Road be considered? A: It was noted that the company will not own the entire frontage along Church Road- there is a linear strip of land that is owned by a private entity. It is believed that an additional access point would be disallowed because it would be too close to the MD 450 intersection. Q: How will stormwater management be provided at the site? A: Existing drainage flow patterns will be maintained but bioretention areas and bioswales will be added to filter the water. Q: What kind of treatment could be provided on the development site to deter people from cutting through nearby residential properties? A: There are no sidewalks around the perimeter of the site; the landscaping plan will be designed in such a way as to discourage people from taking short cuts through the grocery store site. Q: Will alcohol be sold at this store? A: No. Such sales are not currently planned, although beer and wine sales are a possibility, at some point, if they are allowable. Q: Does the Lid! company conduct its business in a socially responsible manner? A: Yes, as a corporation, they believe in this and have done many things in this regard. Q: Will the building be constructed as a "Green Building"? A: Yes, they are aiming for at least a LEED Silver standard. Q: Will anything else be added to the property, beyond a grocery store? A: The grocery store and its parking w ill take up all of the land area, so no additional development is possible. Q: What is the expected level of delivery traffic? A: It is estimated that the store will receive one truck per day. Q: How many people will be employed at this store? A: The current estimate is between employees. Q: What is the schedule for construction? A: Lid! hopes to be under construction by 20 I 7. Typically, store construction takes about 4-5 months to complete. A 20 I 8 opening is anticipated. Based on an expected filing of the Preliminary Plan of subdivision by the end of September and acceptance in October, the City's hearings are likely to occur by the end of 2015.

13 Lenhart Traffic Consulting, Inc. Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering Memorandum: Date: October 24, 2015 TO: RE: Mr. Joe Meinert Director of Planning and Economic Development City of Bowie Excalibur Road Bowie, MD Proposed Lidl Grocery Store - MD 450 at Church Road FROM: Mike Lenhart Joe: This is a follow up to the Bowie Stakeholders Meeting on September d at the City of Bowie. The purpose of this memorandum is to follow up a traffic related question that was raised by the community that evening. One of the residents that utilize the left turn lane from westbound MD 450 onto southbound Church Road inquired about the traffic signal timing for that left turn movement. We have conducted a site visit to evaluate the signal timing during the evening peak hour which is the higher of the two peaks as it relates to this movement. Our investigation revealed the following: I. The mainline left turns are exclusive-permissive phasing. 2. There are 13 seconds of exclusive green time for the westbound left turn arrow, plus an additional 4 seconds of clearance during the amber phase. 3. During the evening peak hour, there are currently 23 westbound left turns and this will increase to a total of 62 left turns in the future traffic conditions. This translates into an average of one to two left turns per cycle in the existing traffic condition and an average of three to four left turns in the total traffic conditions. 4. The existing 13 seconds of green time for the exclusive left turn phase is sufficient to clear five to six vehicles per cycle, which is sufficient enough to handle the entire turn volume during the exclusive phase. Left turns also have the ability to tum left in the permissive phase of the signal through gaps in the eastbound through traffic. 5. The existing signal timing is more than sufficient to handle the existing and projected left tum volumes. 6. We are unaware of any safety issues or crash history at this location. Based on our observations and the results of the Traffic Impact Study, it is our opinion that the existing conditions are satisfactory to safely handle left turn traffic demands. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thanks, Mike Lenhart Traffic Consulting, Inc Redwood Grove Court Millersville, MD Phone(410) Fax(443) mlenhart@lenharttraffic.com # #

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15 1 Level-of-Service Results... Background Total ~ ~ Morning Peak Hour Existing CLV CLV CLV g ~ I I I 1). MD 450 & Bell Station Rd I Fairwood Pkwy c 1229 D 1354 D 1362 y 2). MD 450 & Hillmeade Rd B 1148 c 1210 c 1227 y 3). MD 450 & Highbridge Rd I Church Rd c 1237 D 1301 D 1332 y 4). MD 450 & Old Annapolis Rd A 512 A 546 A 554 y 5). MD 450 & Grenville Lne A 970 B 1018 B 1022 y 6). MD 450 & MD 197 B 1089 c 1162 c 1170 y ~--~ I i---~l~i ~ I... Background Total ~ ~ Evening Peak Hour Existing CLV CLV CLV g ~ 1). MD 450 & Bell Station Rd I Fairwood Pkwy c 2). MD 450 & Hillmeade Rd c 3). MD 450 & Highbridge Rd I Church Rd c 4). MD 450 & Old Annapolis Rd A 5). MD 450 & Grenville Lne B 6). MD 450 & MD 197 D 1174 c 1299 D D 1350 D c 1230 c A 795 A B 1077 B D 1421 D 1431 y y y y y y NOTES: 1. All intersections satisfy MNCPPC and MD SHA Guidelines of LOS "D" or better. Traffic Impact Analysis Lenhart Traffic Consulting, lnc. Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Results of Level-of-Service Analyses Exhibit of 69