Res 04-20

ANC 3F RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED NEW “ALTERNATIVE D-1" TO THE DRAFT GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ROCK CREEK PARK AND THE ROCK CREEK
 AND THE POTOMAC PARKWAY

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F
North Cleveland Park, Forest Hills & Tenleytown
4401-A Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #244
Washington, D.C. 20008-2322




WHEREAS: in March 2003 the National Park Service (NPS) issued a Draft General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement for Rock Creek Park and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (DEIS/GMP) with the following four alternatives for public comment:

    Alternative A: Improved management of established park uses.
    Alternative B: Continue current management/No action.
    Alternative C: Nonmotorized recreation emphasis.
    Alternative D: Mid-weekday recreation enhancement; and

WHEREAS: comments on the DEIS/GMP were due 90 days from March 28, 2003; and

WHEREAS: on May 19, 2003, ANC 3F approved Resolution 03-08 recommending that the NPS:
    1. Adopt Alterative B: Continue current management/No action; and

    2. Adopt the proposals in Alternatives A, C and D to (a) upgrade park trails, (b) increase use of park historic resources for interpretive and educational purposes, (c) improve park introduction and information services, and (d) relocate park administrative facilities and U.S. Park Police substation outside the park; and

WHEREAS: sometime after the close of the comment period for the DEIS/GMP and without notice the NPS added a new alternative to the DEIS/GMP labeled Alternative D-1; and

WHEREAS: it is reported that Alternative D-1 provides for the closure of Beach Drive from Broad Branch Road to Joyce Road for motorized vehicles and the use of Ross Drive during non-rush hour periods; and

WHEREAS: Beach Drive between Broad Branch Road and the Boulder Bridge and Ross Drive between Broad Branch Road and Military Road are located in ANC 3F; and

WHEREAS: the closure of this section of Beach Drive would seriously impact the residents of ANC 3F and other areas; and

WHEREAS: ANC 3F and the residents of ANC 3F have not had the opportunity to review NPS data on proposed Alternative D-1 and to comment on proposed Alternative D-1; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT; ANC 3F recommends and urges that the National Park Service issue a Revised Draft General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement for Rock Creek Park and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway which includes proposed Alternative D-1 for public review and comment including a public hearing; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: that the Revised Draft General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement include a  transportation study for proposed Alternative D-1. ______________________________________________________________________________

Approved by a vote of 5-0-0 at a duly noticed public meeting on June 21, 2004, with a quorum present.

/s/ Karen Lee Perry                                                            /s/ Cathy Wiss
Karen Lee Perry, Chair                                                      Cathy Wiss, Secretary