Chevy Chase Small Area Plan (2021-2022)

The District’s Office of Planning created a dedicated Chevy Chase Small Area Plan website that served as a hub for all the information residents might seek about the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan. There, residents could participate in a survey, sign up for email updates, view upcoming as well as past events, access the latest schedule, and learn about the work of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Examples of previously conducted small area plans across the District can be found here.

From Fall 2021 through Spring 2022, ANC 3/4G hosted a series of information exchanges with planning experts, advocates, and officials to engage our community in conversations on topics of relevance to help make informed decisions as it relates to the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan. Go to the next section here for more background information and for video recordings of past information exchange sessions.

Documents relating to the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan can be found in the below table.

DateDocument TypeAgencySummaryDocument Link
03/21/2021MeetingOffice of PlanningThe Office of Planning held an initial public meeting to initiate the Chevy Chase SAP
03/2021 - 04/2022MeetingMultipleIn all, the planning process included engagement with residents, ANC Commissioners, neighborhood and civic organizations, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, businesses, and government agencies. Over the course of a year, 45 community engagement events were held and different tools were utilized to collect feedback and data from the community. 4,000 (or more) comments from residents were collected from different mediums (Plan website, surveys, interactive whiteboards during virtual meetings) over the course of the development year.
04/26/2021ResolutionANCANC 3/4G Resolution
For the Commission to Foster More Informed Community Engagement in the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan
Link to resolution
05/14/2021SurveyOffice of PlanningOP launched an Online Visioning Survey to complement the Community Design Workshop for those unable or not comfortable to join the in-person event.
06/21/2021TestimonyANCANC 3/4G Testimony Before the Committee of the Whole
FY 2022 Budget Hearing Office of Planning
June 10, 2021
Link to testimony
06/21/2021TestimonyANCANC 3/4G Testimony Before the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs FY 2022 Budget Hearing
Department of Parks and Recreation
June 21, 2021
Link to testimony
06/24/2021SurveyOffice of PlanningThe online survey closed on June 24, 2021, and garnered 568 respondents. The survey featured 20 questions, mostly multiple choice, with about half of the questions requesting self-identifying information. Respondents offered 1,693 written comments from nine questions with a free-response option. Survey questions were drafted by OP staff with input from the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Community Advisory Committee, the Chevy Chase Main Street, District agency partners, and project consultant Center for Urban and Racial Equity.Link to survey
11/20/2021Community EventOffice of PlanningThe Office of Planning led three community walks along Connecticut Avenue on November 20, December 8, and December 11. 100+ community members participated across the three days and shared great input about what they value and hope to see in the community. Feedback received will help to inform the Design Workshop in January.
12/08/2021Community EventOffice of PlanningThe Office of Planning led three community walks along Connecticut Avenue on November 20, December 8, and December 11. 100+ community members participated across the three days and shared great input about what they value and hope to see in the community. Feedback received will help to inform the Design Workshop in January.
12/11/2021Community EventOffice of PlanningThe Office of Planning led three community walks along Connecticut Avenue on November 20, December 8, and December 11. 100+ community members participated across the three days and shared great input about what they value and hope to see in the community. Feedback received will help to inform the Design Workshop in January.
01/22/2022Community EventOffice of PlanningThe District’s Office of Planning held a Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Community Design Workshop on January 22, 2022, 10 am to 12 pm at Deal Middle School (changed to virtual) where over 120 residents attended.
02/17/2022Community EventOffice of PlanningOn March 17, 2022 the Office of Planning let the Commission know that our request for additional time for the community to review the draft plan as well as a new location for the public hearing to accommodate more community members have been honored and a formal letter will be issued on March 21, 2022.
02/23/2022Community EventOffice of PlanningJoin the DC Office of Planning for a Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Community Open House on Wednesday, February 23 from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Chevy Chase Library (upstairs meeting room). The Open House was a gallery format where community members viewed presentation boards about the Small Area Planning process, a summary of what we’ve heard so far, illustrative graphics of potential growth along the Connecticut Avenue corridor, and draft design principles and guidelines.The Open House was intended to facilitate in-person conversations between community members about the future of the Chevy Chase neighborhood, and OP staff will be available throughout the meeting room to describe the presentation boards and answer any questions.The February 23 Open House is a drop-in activity (no need to register).
02/24/2022TestimonyANCANC 3/4G’s Testimony Before the Committee of the Whole Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of PlanningLink to Testimony
03/14/2022Draft Small Area PlanThe MayorThe Mayor released the draft Chevy Chase Small Area Plan. OP provided 30 days of review until April 13th when they will hold a Public Hearing at the Chevy Chase Library (upstairs meeting room).
03/15/2022Extension RequestANCANC submitted a request to extend the public comment periodLink to letter
03/17/2022EmailOffice of Planningthe Office of Planning let the Commission know that the ANC’s requests for additional time for the community to review the draft plan as well as a new location for the public hearing to accommodate more community members was honored and a formal letter will be issued on March 21, 2022. In the meantime, the Office of Planning shared on the dedicated website that there will now be 60 days of review until May 13, 2022, and a new venue and time for the public hearing are being explored
04/13/2022Public Comment PeriodOffice of PlanningInitial public comment period due date for SAP (later extended)
04/26/2022HearingThe MayorA Mayoral hearing was held on the draft SAP. At the public hearing; 32 individuals provided oral testimony while 117 individuals submitted written comments using the online form through May 13, 2022. Public comments addressed key themes in the CCSAP, including housing and affordable housing, urban design, mobility, and infrastructure. A major topic raised was implementation of the CCSAP and how the plan’s Urban Design Guidelines could be applied in future development projects along the Connecticut Avenue corridor.Link to public hearing
04/26/2022Hearing TranscriptThe MayorTranscript of the public hearing on the CCSAP.Link to transmittal
05/9/2022ResolutionANCANC 3/4G passed a Resolution on OP’s draft Chevy Chase Small Area Plan.Link to resolution
05/10/2022CommentsNational Capital Planning CommissionNCPC submits comments on the CCSAP.Link to transmittal
05/13/2022CommentsWMATAWMATA submits comments on the CCSAPLink to transmittal
05/13/2022CommentsOffice of PlanningDraft Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Written Comments Received. The following written comments were submitted on the Draft Chevy Chase Small Area Plan using the online form between March 14 and May 13, 2022. There were 143 comments submitted by 117 individuals. The comments are sorted alphabetically by first name.Link to transmittal
05/13/2022ExtensionOffice of PlanningNew extended deadline for submitting public comments to OP on the CCSAP.
05/19/2022Legal ReviewOffice of Attorney GeneralOAG issues legal sufficiency reviewLink to transmittal
05/24/2022Fiscal Impact StatementChief Financial OfficerFiscal Impact statement issued by CFO.Link to transmittal
05/31/2022Referral of Proposed LegislationThe MayorPR 24-789, “Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2022” is introduced by Chairman Mendelson at the request of the MayorLink to memo
06/02/2022Summary of ChangesOffice of PlanningOP issues summary changes to Council based on feedback from community, ANC, etc.Link to transmittal
06/02/2022CCSAP PlanThe MayorThe Mayor transmitted the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan (CCSAP) for Council approval. The transmittal includes all written comments submitted during the public comment period which ran from 
March 14, 2022, through May 13, 2022Link to transmittal
06/03/2022LetterOffice of PlanningInterim OP Director, Anita Cozart, sent the ANC a letter on the Mayor’s transmittal of the SAP to the Council. This letter provided additional context regarding how OP considered the feedback contained in the May 9, 2022, ANC Resolution on the CCSAP (with attention to section 7). Note that page numbers in the comments reference the page numbers of the Final CCSAP.Link to letter
06/07/2022Legislative MeetingDC CouncilPR 24-789 is “read at a legislative meeting; on this date the referral of the PR to the Committee of the Whole is official and the 45-day period for Council review begins. If this measure is not acted upon by the Council before October 17, 2022, PR 24-789 will be deemed approved.
06/10/2022Notice of IntentUnsureNotice of Intent to Act on PR 24-789 is published in the District of Columbia Register.
06/14/2022Public RoundtableDC CouncilNotice of Public Roundtable is filed in the Office of the Secretary.Link to Roundtable Announcement
06/17/2022Public RoundtableDC CouncilNotice of Public Roundtable is published in the District of Columbia Register.
07/05/2022Public RoundtableANCThe Committee of the Whole held a Public Roundtable to discuss the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2022 (PR-789) prior to the vote.Link to Roundtable video
07/05/2022Public HearingDC CouncilPublic Hearing on PR24-0789. There were 26 witnesses that testified at the hearing.Link to Public Hearing Record
07/05/2022TestimonyANCANC 3/4G Testimony Before the
 Committee of the Whole on PR 24-789, the 
“Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2022”Link to testimony
07/12/2022Legislative MeetingDC CouncilThe Council marks up PR 24-789, the Chevy Chase Small Area PlanLink to legislative meeting video
07/12/2022Legislative MeetingDC CouncilThe Council has a final reading and unanimously approved PR 24-789, the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan. The voting record can be found on the link to LIMS.Link to voting details
07/12/2022Legislative MeetingDC CouncilPR 24-789 is approved with Resolution Number R24-0564
07/12/2022Council ReportDC Council (Office of Racial Equality)The Council Office of Racial Equity issues its Racial Equity Impact Statement on PR 24 - 789.Link to CORE report
10/05/2022Committee ReportDC CouncilCommittee of the Whole Committee Report FiledLink to final committee report
10/12/2022EmailOffice of PlanningEmail sent to the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan Community Advisory Committee. The Chevy Chase SAP is available for download on a dedicated page of the OP website, its permanent online home.Link to final Small Area Plan
10/20/2022MeetingANCANC 3/4G Special Public Meeting w/District Agencies on the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan “Civic Core”This special public meeting will be devoted to a conversation with District agencies regarding the “civic core” portion of the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan (pages 28-31) that the Council approved by unanimous vote on July 12, 2022.The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director of DC Public Libraries will be attending the meeting.Link to meeting page