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Clarksburg Town Center
Plan of Compliance
Design Concepts
April 6, 2006
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Charrette Mediator – Judge Barbara Howe
Stakeholders
– Clarksburg Town Center Advisory Committee
– Land Developer – Newland Communities
– Builders – Bozzuto, Craftstar, Miller & Smith, NV, Porten Homes
Design Team
Architects and Town Planners
– Torti Gallas and Partners
– Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
Landscape Architect
– Michael Verguson Landscape Architects
– Land Design
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The Clarksburg Mediation began with a three-day Charette, a process where the existing Town Center
and the plans for future construction were examined and redesigned through the eyes of world-renown
design professionals, based on the vision of the Master Plan. The focus was on reaffirming the
connection between old and new Clarksburg, incorporating a pedestrian-oriented retail core; expanding
recreational opportunities; and establishing a strong Civic core for the town. The heart of the resulting
plan addresses many of the issues that have been identified over the past year. All the parties to the
Clarksburg Mediation (CTCAC, Newland Communities, and the CTC builders) are proud of the mediation
results and endorse the resulting plan.
A brief tour of the redesigned Clarksburg Town Center, A New American Classic Town:
Turn off of the Great Road (MD 355) in the historic core of Clarksburg toward the new Town Center, past
the historic Horace Willson house and the Clarksburg Grille and Grocery. The small-town environment is
immediately apparent as a drive down Clarksburg Square Road leads past small shops and businesses
in live/work units to the Library and town plaza, where civic gathering places serve as the heart of the
Town Square.
The new library, a 20,000 square-foot building, sits at one end of the town plaza, nestled among a
bosque of trees with seating for reading or enjoying the adjacent shops and cafes. A fountain with a
seating wall anchors the opposite end of the plaza. Across General Store Drive sits the open-air Market
building (2,000 square feet), which will shelter farmers’ markets, craft shows, and other civic events.
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Situated among shops, live/work units, and restaurant space are two parking garages and a 51,000
square foot grocery store, lined by additional core retail and residences to maintain the pedestrian scale
and orientation of the Town Square area. Through the creative use of architecture, ample parking space
is easily accessible yet concealed from direct view.
The historic Clarksburg United Methodist Church is integrated with the community via an elaborate
stairway with landscaping features to create an attractive vista. Handicapped access and a vehicular
driveway are also provided, along with the dedication of a parcel of land to the south of the Church.
Just beyond the retail area, at the head of the land bridge across the Greenway, is the Clarke family
memorial. Clarksburg Town Center sits on land that was established by this founding family of
Clarksburg. Family artifacts will be placed in the wall along the greenway, to frame a sitting area and
small plaza.
Continuing along Clarksburg Square Road, the foot of the land bridge marks the transition to the heart of
the community space for the Town Center neighborhood. Up the hill is the Sinequa Square recreational
area, which features an outdoor amphitheater; bosque of trees sheltering a new plaza area with parking;
supplemental, 1200 square foot community building with multimedia space; and expanded community
pool complex with a slide, an indoor, heated lap pool and small concessions shop.
At the end of Clarksburg Square Road is Piedmont Woods, a 60-plus acre park that will be developed by
Newland Communities and deeded over to The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning
Commission for future maintenance. The park will feature two tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic
areas, hiking trails, a “bark park,” and convenient parking. It will provide recreational and gathering space
for the entire Clarksburg community.
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The charette also focused on enhancing existing landscape-based amenities. Murphy’s Grove Pond, in
an area located near Stringtown Road at Clarks Crossing Drive, will be developed in stages, with the
initial improvements bringing enhanced landscaping and the removal of the white picket fence that
currently borders the parcel. The final plan calls for a fishing pier, walking trails and picnic areas. Storm
Water Pond # 3, located behind Burdette Forest Road, will feature seating areas and a trail connecting to
the Town Square. An additional new park where a large condominium building was scheduled to be built
will now feature a lawn expanse, a grove of trees, and a seating wall along Clarksburg Square Road.
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Existing Plan showing Un-built Areas
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Concept for Plan of Compliance
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Concept
Depicts Library and Town Plaza. Units in background
will be “live-work” units rather than condominiums.
Live-work units are individually owned units consisting
of two levels of residential above a retail/office space,
Conceptual Perspective of Town Plaza with a townhouse configuration and appearance.
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Concealed
Parking Garages
Depicts the option for one block within the Town
Center to allow either residential or retail buildout.
(Determination to be made at Site Plan based on
market drivers and optimal solution for the Town
Center.)
Concept for Blocks 3, 4 & 5
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Live-Work Units
Library
Library Plaza Fountain Lawn
Focal
Planting
Benches
Along
Lawn
2000 S.F.
Open Air
Market
Market
Plaza
Pavilion
Conceptual Town Center Green
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Parallel
Street Trees Parking Planting
Running Bond
Special Paving
Herringbone or Scored
Basket Weave Concrete or
Special Paving 1’x1’ Pavers
Concept for Special Pavement Sidewalks
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Clarksburg United Methodist
Church
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Handicapped
access
Parcel to be
given to church
Methodist Steps
for access
Existing Church Landing
Parking Lot Existing Special
Parking Lot Paving
Steps
Cl
Ro arks
ad rid Handrail
ge
Planting
Cultured
Stone
Cheek
Walls
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Grass
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co intai
Steps Sidewalk
Ma
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Concept for the Grand Staircase at Clarksburg United Methodist Church
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Greenway Bridge
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Special Paving Curb
Ramp, Apron & Clarke Medium
RaisedCrosswalk Wall with Brick Special Paving
Memorial Columns
Piers and Guardrail Curb Ramp &
Added
Streetlights Apron
Paired Across
Street
Burdette Forest Road
Overlook Park Drive
Right of Way Clarksburg Square Road
Corner Plaza
and Overlook
Seating;
Simplified
Public Utility
Greenway Bridge Easements
Street Trees
with Walls, Columns Medium Columns
& Special Paving; with Wing Wall
Narrowed to Street Added
Concept for the Greenway Bridge
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Sinequa Square and the
East Side Pool
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50’ Setback
Pool Extension to 25 Meters, 8
Lanes
Se ’
Existing Pool
50
Pool Deck Extension
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New 2 Lane 25 Meter Indoor
Added Water Slide
Lap Pool
New Building, 1,200 s.f.: Base Building
Shop Building, 800 s.f.
Existing Including Meeting Room with AV Wiring
with Water and
Building and Small Kitchen; with Additional s.f.
Sewer Services
for Restrooms and Pool Equipment
Room
Emergency Vehicle Access to
Pool
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Story Telling Circle
Burnt Hill Road
Reforestation Area
Storm Water Trail
Management Ponds Stream
Park Overlook Crossing
Multi Age Play Area
Seating
Parking Lot with Areas
Lighting
(1) Basketball Court Picnic Area
Bark Park
(2) Tennis Courts
Piedmon
t Road
Concept for Piedmont Woods
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Additional East Side
Conceptual Plans
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Benches
Tower Homes
Open Lawn
Concrete Walk
Planting Beds
Relocated Storm
Water Device #9
Seat Height
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Retaining
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Wall Along
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Sidewalk
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Specimen
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Evergreen Tree
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Note:
Color Indicates
Landscape Material to
be Installed prior to
final conversion of park
Interim Concept for Murphy’s Grove Pond
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Picnic Area Murphy G
rove Terra
ce
Benches
Overlook
Fishing Pier with benches
Floating Fountain
Sand Filters
C la
rk’s
Cro
Trail
Moneyworth Way
ssi
ng
Picnic Area
D
rive
Sand Filters
Sugar View Drive
Ultimate Concept for
Murphy’s Grove Pond
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Water Level
42” Guardrail 6’ Pier Trail
Concept for Murphy’s Grove Pond Ultimate Fishing Pier
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Seating Area Pathway
Seating Area
Gravel Filter
Sand Filter
Stream Trail
Wildflower Mix
Limit of
Storm Water
Management Area
Concept for Storm Water Pond #3
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Other Details
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• Street tree selection
to be London Plane
Tree
• Increase size to 4”
caliper
• Install trees at 30’ on
center +/-
• Continuous improved
topsoil, 3’ deep
Concept for Enhanced Street Tree Plantings
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Overlook Landscape
Park Drive Backdrop
7’ Landscape Panel
8’ Bike Path
Concept for East Side Overlook Park Drive
Seating Areas
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Overlook
Park Drive Public Utility
Easement
7’ Landscape Panel
8’ Bike Path
Concept for East Side Overlook Park /
General Store Drive Streetscape
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Additional
Landscape
Plantings
Sand Filter
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Concept for Storm Water Pond #2
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