SPECIAL EXCEPTION SITE PLAN (SPE-)
7.
·
·
·
·
·
OUTLOTS & OUTPARCELS: TOTAL 5
LOT 2 BLOCK B (C.S)
LOT 1 BLOCK A (C.S)
PART OF LOT 1 BLOCK B (C.S)
PARCEL 298 (C.S)
OLD BRANCH AVENUE (C.S)
*APPEARS ON WSSC SHEET 209SE06 AND TAX MAP 107, GRID 1.
EDUCATIONAL AND CARE SERVICES FOR ENROLLED CHILDREN IN COMPLIANCE WITH PRINCE
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT:
*DISTURBANCE IS LESS THAN 5,000 SF; SWM IS EXEMPT PER SUBTITLE 32 BUT HERE STORM
WATER RUN OFF CALCULATIONS PER EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE BELOW.
*MAXIMUM RAIN FALL INTENSITY IS 8.5 INCHES AND CALCULATIONS FOR STORM WATER
RUNOFF AS PER RATIONAL METHOD FOR CALCULATING RUNOFF IN GALLONS PER MINUTE IS
AS UNDER:Q = (C.I.A) / 96.23
WHERE
C = RUNOFF COEFFICIENT
I = RAINFALL INTENSITY IN INCHES PER HOUR THAT IS 8.50 INCHES
A = DRAINAGE AREA IN SQUARE FEET
GEORGE'S COUNTY ZONING AND COMAR REGULATIONS.
CENTER. THIS USE IS PERMITTED IN THE CS ZONE ONLY BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION.
29.
PROPOSED USE:
CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE INTO A LICENSED CHILD DAY CARE
FACILITY FOR UP TO 148 CHILDREN. NO INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) OR BUILDING
FOOTPRINT IS PROPOSED.
30.
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY:
MAIN BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN 1957 WITH ADDITIONS IN- AND 1983.
31.
SCOPE OF WORK:
THE PROPOSED SCOPE INCLUDES MINOR INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE
INSTALLATION OF FENCED OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS. NO NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OR
SIGNIFICANT SITE WORK IS PROPOSED. ALL MODIFICATIONS ARE WITHIN THE EXISTING
BUILDING FOOTPRINT. EXTERIOR WORK IS LIMITED TO IMPROVING COMPLIANT FENCING,
42.
43.
44.
SAFETY SURFACING AND SMALL PLAY EQUIPMENTS.
32.
PARKING SUMMARY (SUBTITLE 27-582)
*148 CHILDREN / 5 = 30 SPACES
= 28 SPACES
8. BREAKDOWN OF PROPOSED DWELLING UNITS BY TYPE: NO RESIDENTIAL
*ADA
= 06 SPACES
9. GROSS FLOOR AREA (COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ONLY):
· 6711 = 1,904 SF
· 6709 = 15,309 SF
· ADDITION: 1,156 SF
· GARAGE STORAGE BAY: 1,378 SF
TOTAL: 19,747 SF
*TOTAL REQUIRED: 64 SPACES
45.
46.
(60 FULL SIZE, 00 COMPACT, 06 ADA VAN-ACCESSIBLE @ 8.5' X 20' WITH 5' AISLE)
33.
47.
*SURPLUS: 02 SPACES
PICK UP / DROP OFF SPACES:
*REQUIRED: 01
*PROVIDED: 01 SPACE @ 12' X 33', 01 SPACE @ 30' X 40' AND 01 SPACE @ 12' X 100'
34.
48.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA (SUBTITLE-)
*MINIMUM REQUIRED AREA: 5,550 SF (75 SF X 74 CHILDREN OR 50% OF CAPACITY)
*LOCATION: SETBACK ≥ 25 FT FROM ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
*ENCLOSURE: FENCED AT A MINIMUM OF 4 FT IN HEIGHT
11. TAX MAP NUMBER AND GRID:
TAX MAP: 0107
GRID: 00C1
12. AVIATION POLICY AREA (AIRPORT NAME AND APA #):
13. WATER/SEWER DESIGNATION (EXISTING): YES
41.
CHILD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (E.G., EGRESS HARDWARE, SECURED STORAGE) AND THE
*STAFF
10. 200 FOOT MAP REFERENCE (WSSC):
· 6705 Old Branch Ave Lot 1: A09-2905
· 6709 Old Branch Ave: N/A
· 6711 Old Branch Ave: N/A
40.
*FEATURES: SHADED, LIGHTED, ADA ACCESSIBLE
49.
*PLAY HOURS: BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 9:00 PM ONLY
*ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ASTM AND CPSC SAFETY STANDARDS.
35.
ENVIRONMENTAL / PLANNING CONDITIONS:
*NO WETLANDS, CEMETERIES, OR HISTORIC RESOURCES ONSITE
*A STREAM / CREEK EXISTS ALONG THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY BOUNDARY (LOT 1 / PARCEL
14. WATER/SEWER DESIGNATION (PROPOSED): NO
26) THAT ACCOMMODATE THE STORM WATER AND NO NEED TO MADE EXTRA MEASURES
15. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONCEPT NUMBER: SIT-
LIKE SWALE OR MITIGATION
16. 20-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY: EXISTING
*100-YEARS FLOODPLAIN PRESENT, PER FEMA FIRM PANEL #-C (JUNE 1987)
17. MANDATORY PARK DEDICATION: NO
18. CEMETERIES ON OR CONTIGUOUS TO THE PROPERTY: NO
19. HISTORIC SITES ON OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY: NO
20. WETLANDS: NO
21. 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN: YES
22. WITHIN CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA: NO
23. SOURCE OF TOPOGRAPHY: DRAWING NO. 6.002-Z, RECORD NO. J-B15008 DATED: APRIL 2025
24. APPLICANT: BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC AND OWNER: DON SMOLINSKI
25. APPLICANT: BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC AND OWNER: DON SMOLINSKI
36.
PONDS ETC.
50.
ACCESSORY USES STAFF TRAINING / WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ON-SITE EMPLOYEE
DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM TRAINING, LICENSING COMPLIANCE COURSEWORK, CPR/FIRST-AID
*FOOD SERVICE: PREPARED OFF-SITE AND DELIVERED DAILY; NO ON-SITE COOKING
ALLOWED.
*DELIVERIES/TRASH PICKUP: LIMITED TO WEEKDAY BUSINESS HOURS; NO NIGHTTIME
SERVICING.
*SECURITY: SITE GATED WITH CONTROLLED ACCESS AND CONTINUOUS PERIMETER
FENCING.
*PUBLIC ACCESS: VISITOR ENTRY LIMITED TO DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES; MONITORED
BY STAFF.
*NOISE CONTROL: NO AMPLIFIED SOUND SYSTEMS USED OUTDOORS; SHADED PLAY
AREA BUFFERED FROM ADJACENT USES.
REQUIRED CODE REFERENCES:
CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING CODE SECTIONS ARE PRINTED ON THE SITE PLAN:
· §27-5102(D)(2)(A) - PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE
· §27-5402(X) - DAY CARE CENTER STANDARDS
· §27-3604(C) / (E) - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & REQUIRED FINDINGS
· §27-6303 - PARKING LAYOUT
· §27-6306 - DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
· §27-6600 - FENCE STANDARDS
· §27-4203 - CS ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS
SHEET INDEX
DWG. No. DESCRIPTION
01 OF 11
VICINITY MAP AND NOTES
02 OF 11
PLAT AND BOUNDARY PLAN
03 OF 11
CONTOURS & FLOODPLAIN LIMIT
04 OF 11
PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN
05 OF 11
EXISTING UTILITIES PLAN
06 OF 11
PROPOSED TREE PLANTATION PLAN
07 OF 11
EXISTING SITE PLAN
08 OF 11
PROPOSED SITE DETAILS SHEET-I
09 OF 11
PROPOSED SITE DETAILS SHEET-II
10 OF 11
PROPOSED SITE DETAILS SHEET-III
11 OF 11
PROPOSED SITE DETAILS SHEET-IV
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SERVED EXCLUSIVELY TO CENTER
STAFF AND AFFILIATES.
AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING STRUCTURED ENRICHMENT, TUTORING,
HOMEWORK SUPPORT, ARTS, WELLNESS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
REVISIONS:
ENROLLED WITH THE MAIN CHILDCARE CENTER.
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
1 of 11
CHECKED BY: ML
PARCELS: TOTAL 03
PART OF 26 (C.S)
PARCEL 27 (C.S)
PARCEL 284 (C.S)
39.
OUTDOORS AT ANY ONE TIME.
DRAWN BY: MI
6.
·
·
·
*NOT WITHIN CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA OR ANY AVIATION POLICY AREA
- OF THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A CHILD DAY CARE
4. PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTY: DAYCARE (PRIMARY USE) / BEFORE AND AFTER (SUBORDINATE)
5. NUMBER OF LOT: TOTAL 01
· PART OF LOT 1 BLOCK B
EQUALS TO 19,955 SF, TOTAL APPROXIMATELY 1.679 ACRES (73,130 SF).
APPLICATION TYPE:
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION (SE) IS REQUESTED UNDER SUBTITLE 27, SECTIONS 27-317 AND
*PLAY SCHEDULE: OUTDOOR PLAY OCCURS IN SHIFTS; NO MORE THAT 74 CHILDREN
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
C-S (COMMERCIAL SERVICE).
MILITARY INSTALLATION OVERLAY (MIO): NO
28.
38.
*STAFF: UPTO 15 STAFF MEMBERS ON-SITE AT PEAK HOURS.
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
3. EXISTING ZONING:
27 (LIBER 4757, FOLIO 195) EQUALS TO 23,281 SF, AND PARCEL 284 (LIBER 10047, FOLIO 335)
*CHILD ENROLLMENT: 148 CHILDREN, AS PER MSDE LICENSE.
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
TOTAL ACREAGE (BROKEN DOWN BY ALL ZONES)
LOT 1 BLOCK B (C.S)
= LIBER 4870, FOLIO 15, EQUALS TO 19,272 SF OR 0.442 ACRS
PART OF PARCEL 26 (C.S) = LIBER 28500, FOLIO 362, EQUALS TO 10,622 SF OR 0.244 ACRS
PARCEL 27 (C.S)
= LIBER 4757, FOLIO 195, EQUALS TO 23,281 SF OR 0.535 ARCS
PARCEL 284 (C.S)
= LIBER 10047, FOLIO 335 EQUALS TO 19,955 SF OR 0.458 ACRS
TOTAL: 73,130 SF OR 1.679 ACRS
PARCEL 26 (LIBER 28500, FOLIO 362) EQUALS TO 10,622 SF, PARCEL
*HOURS OF OPERATIONS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 6:30AM TO 6:30PM
DATE: 12/08/2025
2.
·
·
·
·
TO 19,272 SF, PART OF
37.
SITE OPERATION SUMMARY
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
1. SUBDIVISION NAME: 0000, 0000 AND 2580
Q FOR EXISTING IMPERVIOUS AREA = (1*8.50*-)/96.23 =- GLS PER MINUTE
Q FOR EXISTING PERVIOUS AREA = (0.35*8.50*-)/96.23 = 713.618 GLS PER MINUTE
TOTAL RUNOFF = 7765.59 GALLONS PER MINUTE
*ANY REQUIRED LID APPROVALS TO BE COORDINATED WITH DPIE
SIGNAGE:
NO PROPOSED SIGNS ARE THERE ONLY EXISTING SIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH SUBTITLE
27-614 (SIGN REGULATIONS)
ACCESSIBILITY / ADA COMPLIANCE:
*MAX SLOPE IN ADA SPACES: 2%
*MAX RAMP SLOPE: 8.3% LONGITUDINAL, 2% CROSS SLOPE
*MAX SIDEWALK CROSS SLOPE 2%
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY:
*THE SITE IS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON ADJACENT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES VIA FENCING, LIMITED PLAY HOURS,
VISUAL SCREENING, AND BUFFERED SETBACKS
LICENSING:
*THE FACILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LICENSED CAPACITY AS DETERMINED
BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF CHILD CARE (MSDE OCC)
TRASH COLLECTION:
*TRASH PICKUP SHALL OCCUR IN DESIGNATED, SCREENED AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
COUNTY CODE
DATUM:
*VERTICAL: NGVD 1929
*HORIZONTAL: NAD 83
ALL SITE IS DEVELOPED THEREFORE THERE IS NO NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY TO
MAINTAIN OR PROTECTED.
THERE IS NO NEW DEVELOPMENT NOR ANY TREE ON THE SITE, THEREFORE NO NEED OF
TREE CONSERVATION PLAN TYPE 1 OR 2 BUT WE ARE PROPOSING USA NATIVE TREE IN SOME
LOCATIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND PLAN ATTACHED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
SECURITY & SAFETY NOTES:
CONTROLLED ACCESS: BUILDING ENTRY IS CONTROLLED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
PUBLIC ACCESS IS LIMITED TO DESIGNATED ENTRANCE POINTS ONLY.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE:
A MONITORED VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED COVERING BUILDING
ENTRANCES, PLAY AREAS, PARKING AREAS, AND PEDESTRIAN ROUTES.
CHILD CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT:
ALL CHILDREN ARE SUBJECT TO FORMAL CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
ADMINISTERED BY AUTHORIZED STAFF TO ENSURE SAFE CUSTODY TRANSFER AT ALL TIMES.
ENVIRONMENTAL & STORMWATER:
NRI NRI-EL- CONFIRMS NO SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ON SITE.
STORMWATER EQUIVALENCY LETTER SIT- CONFIRMS EXEMPTION FROM
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
NO NEW IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IS PROPOSED.
EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERNS WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED.
NO GRADING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.
TREE CONSERVATION:
REFERENCE TCP: TCP-.
NO WOODLAND CLEARING OR DISTURBANCE IS PROPOSED.
ALL EXISTING TREE CONSERVATION PROTECTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE PER MNCPPC
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING STAFF CONFIRMATION.
LANDSCAPING COMPLIANCE - PG COUNTY LANDSCAPE MANUAL §1.1
THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF INTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY TO THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING WITH NO EXTERIOR SITE DISTURBANCE, GRADING, VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
CHANGES, PARKING MODIFICATIONS, BUFFER CHANGES, OR TREE REMOVAL. PER SECTION
1.1, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY LANDSCAPE MANUAL (2018), LANDSCAPE PLAN SUBMISSION IS
NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS SCOPE OF WORK.
PROPOSED USE CLASSIFICATION:
PRIMARY USE CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY PROVIDING FULL-DAY
PREPARED FOR
27.
PROPOSED USE:
CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE INTO A LICENSED CHILD DAY CARE
FACILITY FOR UP TO 148 CHILDREN. NO INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) OR BUILDING
FOOTPRINT IS PROPOSED.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION FOR SUB-DIVISIONS 0000, 0000 AND 2580:
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY INCLUDES PART OF LOT 1 BLOCK B (LIBER 4870, FOLIO 15) EQUALS
N.T.S
NOTE: FLOODPLAIN IS PRESENT ON THE PROPERTY.
26.
VICINITY MAP AND NOTES
GENERAL NOTES - CHILD DAY CARE CENTER
(SPECIAL EXCEPTION)
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
SITE LOCATION
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
PROJECT: BETTER CHILDCARE LLC
LOD
LOD
REVISIONS:
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
2 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
LOD
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
DATE: 12/08/2025
SCALE: 1"=20'
DISTANCE
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
LOD
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
BEARING
PREPARED FOR
LINE
PLAT AND BOUNDARY PLAN
TABLE
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
REVISIONS:
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
3 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
LOD
PREPARED FOR
DISTANCE
W
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
W
CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
DATE: 12/08/2025
SCALE: 1"=20'
W
W
W
W
W
W
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
W
W
W
W
W
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
CONTOURS & FLOODPLAIN LIMIT
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
LOD
W
LOD
W
W
W
W
OH
W
W
W
W
W
W
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LOD
W
BEARING
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W
W
LINE
W
W
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TABLE
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W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
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W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
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F.2
PERMITTED USE - §27-5102(D)(2)(A):
F.2
THE PROPOSED OPERATION OF A DAY CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN IS PERMITTED BY
SPECIAL EXCEPTION WITHIN THE CS ZONE PURSUANT TO §27-5102(D)(2)(A). THE USE IS
LIMITED TO CHILDCARE AND CUSTOMARY ACCESSORY EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE
TRAINING ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL TO DAYCARE OPERATIONS. NO UNRELATED COMMERCIAL
USES ARE PROPOSED.
DAY CARE CENTER STANDARDS - §27-5402(X):
TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN IS STATED ON THE SITE PLAN AND IN THE STATEMENT OF
JUSTIFICATION (SOJ).
C
28
Q
E
F
29
E
28
PROPOSED LOT LINES, LOT DIMENSIONS, AND TOTAL SITE AREA;
-
PARKING LAYOUT, ACCESSIBLE STALLS, AISLE WIDTHS, AND CIRCULATION;
-
VEHICLE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP STACKING DIAGRAM;
-
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND CONNECTIVITY TO PARKING AND BUILDING ENTRANCES;
-
BICYCLE PARKING LOCATIONS AND RACK TYPES;
-
LIGHTING AND PHOTOMETRIC PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH §27-6703;
-
SIGNAGE NOTE OR SIGNAGE PLAN WHERE APPLICABLE;
-
NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY (NRI) AND TYPE 2 TREE CONSERVATION PLAN (TCP-2);
-
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EQUIVALENCY DOCUMENTATION;
-
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE AND CHILD ENROLLMENT COUNTS.
THE PROPOSED USE COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIRED FINDINGS OF §27-3604(E) AS THE
PROJECT::
- IS CONSISTENT WITH AND WILL NOT IMPAIR THE 2013 APPROVED CENTRAL BRANCH
AVENUE CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION SECTOR PLAN;
-
IS COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT;
- WILL NOT CREATE ADVERSE IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC, PARKING, CIRCULATION, PUBLIC
SERVICES, OR SITE SAFETY;
- PROVIDES ADEQUATE BUFFERING, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING CONTROL, AND SCREENING
FOR ADJOINING PROPERTIES;
-
MEETS ALL APPLICABLE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
ALL SITE WORK, BUILDING USE, PARKING LAYOUTS, LANDSCAPING, FENCING, LIGHTING, AND
CIRCULATION PLANS ARE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
-
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE (SUBTITLE 27);
-
2018 LANDSCAPE MANUAL;
-
2013 CENTRAL BRANCH AVENUE CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION SECTOR PLAN;
-
MNCPPC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW GUIDELINES.
ANY DEVIATIONS FROM ADOPTED ZONING STANDARDS ARE SPECIFICALLY NOTED AND
JUSTIFIED WITHIN THE STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION.
SHADE:
COMMERCIAL SHADE STRUCTURES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA AS
SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.
ADA ACCESS:
A CONTINUOUS ADA-COMPLIANT PEDESTRIAN PATH IS PROVIDED FROM THE BUILDING
ENTRANCE TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA GATE.
THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA IS PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM ALL PARKING AND DRIVE AISLES
BY PERIMETER FENCING, CONCRETE CURBS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROTECTIVE
BARRIERS/BOLLARDS AT POTENTIAL VEHICLE CONFLICT POINTS FOR ADDED SAFETY.
SETBACK:
PARKING PLAN - §27-6303:
NO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS ARE LOCATED WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF THE
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. THIS SETBACK IS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.
A COMPLETE PARKING AND CIRCULATION PLAN IS PROVIDED SHOWING:
HOURS OF USE:
-
TOTAL REQUIRED AND PROVIDED PARKING SPACES;
OUTDOOR PLAY IS PERMITTED ONLY BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 9:00 PM.
-
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS AND ROUTES;
-
DRIVE AISLES, INGRESS AND EGRESS POINTS, AND FIRE LANE ACCESS;
-
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND CROSSWALK CONNECTIONS;
-
BICYCLE PARKING FACILITIES.
PARKING FACILITIES COORDINATE WITH PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, TRANSIT, AND VEHICULAR
CIRCULATION SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED.
PLAY GROUND FINISHES
LOD
LOD
LOD
LOD
F.1
PLAY GROUND ACRYLIC / RUBBER SURFACING AND EXISTING ASPHALT TO
BE REMOVED.
F.2
PLAY TIME PLAYGROUND GREEN 1-1/4 INCH TURF WITH 2.25 INCH PAD
PER SF AND EXISTING ASPHALT TO BE REMOVED.
NOTE:
1. FLOODPLAIN IS PRESENT ON THE PROPERTY.
2. 6' HT CHAIN LINK GATE ARE SELF CLOSING AND SELF LATCHING.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN FEET.
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - §27-6306:
ALL PARKING STALLS, ACCESSIBLE SPACES, ACCESS AISLES, DRIVE AISLES, AND FIRE LANES
ARE DIMENSIONED IN COMPLIANCE WITH §27-6306. TURNING RADII AND EMERGENCY
VEHICLE ACCESS WIDTHS ARE SHOWN AND MEET APPLICABLE COUNTY STANDARDS.
CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
PARKING SEPARATION:
REVISIONS:
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
4 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
-
GENERAL COMPLIANCE:
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND ADJACENT PARCELS;
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
-
- BUILDING REUSE AND ORIENTATION CONSISTENT WITH MIXED COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES.
PREPARED FOR
- PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEY SHOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES IN FEET WITH
PARCEL REFERENCES (PARCELS 26, 27, AND 284);
SPECIAL EXCEPTION SITE PLAN
LOCATION MAP, NORTH ARROW, AND SCALE;
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
SCALE: 1"=20'
R
C
29
L
-
- DECORATIVE AND SAFETY LIGHTING MEETING PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS WITH NO
SPILLOVER ONTO ADJACENT PROPERTIES;
F.2
THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION SITE PLAN CONTAINS ALL ELEMENTS REQUIRED BY §27-3604(C)(5)(F),
INCLUDING:
DATE: 12/08/2025
K
F.1
IB
B
29
F
E
D
28
D
A
- SCREENING AND BUFFERING COMPLIANT WITH THE 2018 LANDSCAPE MANUAL AND
SECTION 1.1 WHERE APPLICABLE;
L
SPECIAL EXCEPTION SUBMISSION & REQUIRED FINDINGS - §27-3604(C) & (E):
OR
SAFE INTEGRATION OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SYSTEMS;
F
P.
TY
-
A
28
THE SITE DEVELOPMENT MEETS THE APPLICABLE STANDARDS OF THE CS ZONE, INCLUDING:
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN PARKING AREAS AND BUILDING ENTRANCES;
F
FO
P.
TY
IA
CS ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS - §27-4203:
-
E
29
F
R
E
B
29
NO FENCING OBSTRUCTS REQUIRED VISIBILITY TRIANGLES OR ACCESS CORRIDORS.
ALL OPERATIONS COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE STATE OF MARYLAND LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS.
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I
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29
FENCE LOCATIONS AND SETBACKS ARE SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.
J
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION, PARKING, LOADING, DROP-OFF, AND FIRE LANES ARE SEPARATED
FROM PLAY AREAS TO ENSURE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
PLAY AREA FENCING CONSISTS OF A 6-FOOT-HIGH VINYL-COATED CHAIN-LINK FENCE WITH
SELF-LATCHING GATES.
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SHADE STRUCTURES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE PLAY AREA FOR CHILD COMFORT AND
PROTECTION.
ALL FENCING COMPLIES WITH §27-6600.
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PLAY AREA FENCING, GATES, DIMENSIONS, AND MATERIALS ARE SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN
AND DETAILED.
FENCES & WALLS - §27-6600:
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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS ARE DESIGNATED ON THE SITE PLAN AND ARE FULLY ENCLOSED BY A
6-FOOT VINYL-COATED CHAIN-LINK FENCE WITH SELF-CLOSING AND SELF-LATCHING SAFETY
GATES.
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
GENERAL ZONING & SPECIAL EXCEPTION COMPLIANCE NOTES
REVISIONS:
FILE NUMBER
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
SHEET NUMBER
5 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
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8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
LOD
PREPARED FOR
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CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
DATE: 12/08/2025
SCALE: 1"=20'
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CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
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10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
EXISTING UTILITIES PLAN
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REVISIONS:
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
6 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
LOD
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
LOD
PREPARED FOR
LOD
PROP. TREE PLANTATION PLAN
LOD
CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
DATE: 12/08/2025
SCALE: 1"=20'
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.
REVISIONS:
8/21/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 9/5/25
10/10/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 10/15/25
10/17/25 - TOWN'S COMMENTS THROUGH PORTAL 12/03/25
FILE NUMBER
SHEET NUMBER
7 of 11
6709 -6711 OLD BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE
HILLS, MD
8128 OLD LEONARDTOWN ROAD
HUGHSVILLE, MD 20637
OWNER: DONALD SMOLINSKI
LOD
BETTER CHILDCARE, LLC
LOD
PREPARED FOR
LOD
EXISTING SITE PLAN
LOD
CHECKED BY: ML
DRAWN BY: MI
DATE: 12/08/2025
SCALE: 1"=20'
CLAYTON NIEMIEC, PE, LICENSE No. 52301
TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS PLOT PLAN IS
SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON.