Statement of goals

the old white house SEEKS TO upgrade A LOCAL seweR SYSTEM to ensure theiR viability

Upgrades

Below is the proposed site plan for the The Old White House.
The images below show in general layout what the properties at the corner of Glen and Travilah look like before and after the proposed sewer extension.
PROPOSED: Old White House
EXISTING: Old White House

› No Zoning Changes

› No Density Changes

› eliminate commercial
septic

› no other properties can be attached

Support letters

We need to show community support for the planned improvements to the Old White House. Please send your letter of support to one or more of the addresses listed below.

Marc B. Elrich

Montgomery County Executive

Executive Office Building
101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850

    email address

Andrew Friedson

Montgomery County Council Member, District 1

Stella B. Werner Council Office Building
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

email address

Gwen Wright

MNCCPC, Planning Director

Montgomery County
Planning Department
8787 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

email address

Alan Soukup

Senior Planner, Water Supply & Wastewater Unit, Montgomery Co. Dept. of Environmental Protection

255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20850

email address

frequently asked questions

Below are many popular questions about the expansion proposal.
Will this bring more traffic to our neighborhood?

Technically it should do the opposite. Retail Services that are provided closer to home will reduce congestion at surrounding intersections.

How will this expansion of sewer impact quality of life for the neighborhood?

It is intended to enhance the quality of life, Neighbors have expressed a desire a restaurant in the area.

Why now?

We are trying to be environmentally sustainable, reducing traffic and protecting the water table for wells. With all recent changes and new development, there is more demand and interest now in having convenient services in the neighborhood.

Won’t this change the character of the neighborhood?

Providing new amenities within the area should significantly upgrade the character of the neighborhood.

What will the extension of sewer do for the Old White House?

It will hopefully allow it to attract a first class Country Inn restaurant similar to Blacks Market or Comus Inn.

Will the Old White House be expanded?

Yes, but not in excess of what could be built under a septic system.

Who will pay for the sewer extension?

The owners of the Old White House.

Will anyone one else, be able to attach to the extended sewer?

NO, it is prohibited by WSSC to connect a residential sewer to a commercial pressure sewer line.

Contact us

Please contact us with any questions.

Bob Eisinger

The Old White House

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