Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-07
CITIZENS OPPOSE
CHANGE IN ZON|NG
Chevy Chase Terrace Com
munity Association Adopts
Resolution Against Project.
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CHEVY CHASE, Md, November T.
A plea for concerted action by the citi-
gems to prevent any change in the Son-
ing status of property between the Dis
trict Of Columbia line and Bradley lane
along Wisconsin avenue was made by
President Oliver F. Busby at the meet
ing of the Chevy Chase Terrace Com
munity Association last night at 46oS
Davidson drive.
Mr.. Busby stated that 'the people
OF the suburban area of Montgomery
County moved there for the purpose Of
establishing homes away from the con-
gested areas of the city and that the
move to reclassify property along this
historic gateway to the West from the
National Capital which would permit
the construction of apartment buildings
to back up" the business section should
be strongly opposed by residents Of this
area, which is now zoned and restricted
to detached residences"
Text Of Resolution.
The resolution, unanimously adopted,
follows:
whereas it has been advocated that
certain sections of the suburban area
be allocatedn for apartment develop
ment: and
certain territory along Wisconsin ave-
nue. for purposes other than detached
residences has already been brought to
the attention Of the public authorities;
and
whereas residents Of Chevy Chase
Terrace have established their homes in
that section with deeds carrying re-
strictions against development of any
type Of home except that of a detached
residence for a period Of IS years; and
Whereas these property owners by
reason of acquisition under such re-
strictions have vested interest which
will be protected with all the safeguards
of law and fair dealing; and
whereas this territory has been
Soned in such way as TO make possible
the continued development of this area
south of Bradley lane in the manner in
which those residents and property own
erS contemplated at the time OF the
acquisition Of such vested interest:
Therefore be it
Resolved, That the Chevy Chase
Terrace Community Association goes
strongly on record favorlng the contin-
uance of this territory along Wisconsin
avenue in the area zoned for detached
residential purposes, and opposes any
change by the coming authorities which
will adversely affect this type of devel-
opment. Be it further
Resolved. That copies of this reSolu-
ton be sent to the Maryland National
Capital Park and Planning Commission,
the county commissioners and the civic
and governing bodies between Bradley
lane and the District line, with asSur-
ances of this body's cooperation in any
movement which will preserve for this
residential area the type of home de-
velopment which prompted the pioneers
to select this beautiful section of Mont
gomery County for their homes. Be 1t
further
Resolved, That the coming authori-
ties be respectfully requested to advise
this association of any move to alter
the present zoned status OF the territory
referred to-"
Delay in Boulevard Debated.
The delay in the Improvement of
Chevy Chase boulevard was the subject
of lengthy discussion and resulted in
the adoption of a COMMITTEE report,
which stated that contract by the
county commissioners was awarded to
Raymond H. Burrows on September "a
cost of $27, 39O.07, to be assessed against
the abutting property owners.
Residents of the street present stated
that no move had been made to start
construction, and a resolution was
unanimously adopted seeking the co..
operation Of DR.. Benjamin C.. Perry,
county commissioner for the western
suburban district, in making possible
the completion of this paving before
TsvsAn INT NJ IN i1A
luton that unless prompt steps are
taken by the contractor to begin work
the construction will be delayed another
year, thus making 1t practically impoS-
sible for residents on portions of this
boulevard to 60 to and from their
homes in Winter weather, the condition
OF certain sections of the street having
been made practically impossible by the
soft condition of the roadway, caused by
the Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission in reconstructing mains
therein"
A motion was adopted directing the
committee on law and legislation, head
ed by H. D. Amiss. to prepare plans for
the incorporation of the association un-
der the laws Of Maryland.
Standing Committees.
The president announced the ap-
pointment of the standing committees
for the year and named the following
chairmen: II. d. Amiss. law and legts-
lation; r. D. Beard. public welfare; G.
r. Thompson, public utilities: Mrs. W.
N. Wood, education: w. j. Quinn, A.
b. Carter and B. w. Morse. street and
park development; John H. Swope
publicity and entertainment, and Mrs.
John Matthews. membership.
Mrs John H. Swope was named
chairman of a suecial committee to ar
range for the annual banquet Of the
association in February.
The association accepted the invita-
ton of the Maryland war records com
mission to send representatives to wit
ness the presentation to the county
commissioners Of the official roster OF
men from Montgomery County who
took part in the World War the exer-
cises incident to which will be held IT
Rockville on Armistice day. and named
oliver F. Busby, II. D. Aniss and Au-
brey B. Carter as its representatives toi