Cases
Representation Matters: Wisconsin Place (Friendship Heights): Served as lead l
use counsel for New Engl
Development, Boston Properties,
Archstone from conception of the Friendship Heights Sector Plan to completion of one of Montgomery County's largest mixed-use transit-oriented developments in an urban area of the county known for being difficult to develop. This development contains approximately 1.1 million SF of retail, office,
residential uses
contains a flagship Bloomindale's store along with a Whole Foods.
Strathmore Square (Grosvenor Metro Station): Represent Fivesquares Development in all l
use, zoning
entitlements (including the master planning process, preliminary plan
upcoming site plans) for the development of the remaining property at the Grosvenor Metrorail Station (Red Line). The development includes almost 2M square feet of residential development together with ancillary retail
commercial uses.
Grosvenor Village (North Bethesda): Represented Potomac Investment Properties in the joint development approval process with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority for the development of the Grosvenor Village at the Grosvenor/Strathmore Metrorail Station. The development involved the approval of 860 apartments
condominiums along the Red Line
was touted as the one of the first WMATA transit oriented, joint developments in Montgomery County.
Chevy Chase Lake (Chevy Chase): Serving as lead l
use counsel for The Chevy Chase L
Company
The Bozzuto Development Group in the redevelopment of more than 1 million SF in Chevy Chase Lake. The first phase is the redevelopment of the Chevy Chase Lake East Shopping Center. This joint venture team submitted plans for the first redevelopment in the area, which is significant because this will set design
development patterns for a station on the Purple Line. Phase One, which presently is under construction, will include predominantly residential development (approximately 550-600 dwelling units)
retail/commercial uses. Shortly thereafter, it is anticipated that the other parcels in Chevy Chase Lake under Chevy Chase L
Company's ownership will redevelop.
Rock Spring Centre (North Bethesda): Representing the Camalier
Davis family entities along with Buchanan Partners in development of the 54-acre Camalier/Davis tract located in North Bethesda (better known as the Rock Spring Centre). Represented the owners in obtaining all l
use approvals
amendments thereto for mixed-use development for this North Bethesda town center.
Glenmont Metro Center (Silver Spring): Representing Layhill Investment Associates
Buchanan Partners in redevelopment of an aged garden apartment complex. Have served as lead l
use counsel for this property since 1986. Glenmont Metro Center is a transit-oriented development containing 1,325 multifamily units, 225 townhouses
90,000 SF of commercial use. The project was first envisioned more than 15 years ago, but it remained in limbo due to the economy
complex l
use entitlement processes. Secured the project's zoning
subdivision approvals for the entire project
the first phases of site plan. Also represented the client in the Glenmont Sector Plan process. Montgomery County has targeted Glenmont as an extremely high priority for redevelopment.
Wheaton Safeway (Wheaton): Represented Foulger Pratt
Patriot Realty in the development of the first optional method of development, transit oriented development in Wheaton. The project involved seeking all l
use entitlements for the construction of a high rise residential apartment building
a Safeway grocery store. This project lead the way for additional development in Wheaton including, but not limited to, the headquarters for the Maryl
-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services
other governmental agencies.
St. Elmo Apartments (Bethesda): Serving as lead l
use counsel for The Lenkin Companies'
Duball for the redevelopment of property in Bethesda into a 225 foot, 248 unit apartment building.
7900 Wisconsin Avenue (Bethesda): Represent JBG Smith in the redevelopment of property in Bethesda into a significant high-rise apartment building on Wisconsin Avenue. This project, which involved seeking all l
use, zoning
entitlements, is now well under construction
will be occupied in 2021.
Cheltenham Residential (Bethesda): Representing Bozzuto Development Company in all l
use, zoning
entitlement matters related to the redevelopment of property in the Bethesda Central Business District into a boutique style residential apartment building.
North Bethesda Market I & II (North Bethesda): Represented The JBG Companies in development of mixed-use projects across from White Flint Metro. NOBE I, featuring Montgomery County's tallest building, consists of 200,000 SF of retail
397 apartments. NoBe II approved plans include an additional 740,500 SF of residential, retail,
office uses. Now representing Glenline Investments
Willard Retail in the NoBe II development effort.
National Park Seminary (Silver Spring): Represented The Alex
er Company
EYA in the redevelopment of the National Park Seminary property in Silver Spring as a major residential, one-of-a-kind project. This property, that previously was a women's 'finishing' school
thereafter part of the Walter Reed facility, was designated as an historic resources
made available by the federal government for redevelopment. The Alex
er Company undertook all of the historic renovation while EYA development a townhouse community as part of the infill opportunity. This project has been recognized as one of the most significant historic preservation, adaptive reuse projects on the east coast.
The Collection (Friendship Heights): Serve as lead l
use counsel for the Chevy Chase L
Company for all l
use matters involving the Collection in Friendship Heights. Most recently, assisted the client in a major site plan amendment to reposition the Collection.
Comsat Property (Clarksburg): Represent Lantian Development in planning efforts
thereafter for what will be l
use, zoning
entitlements related to the redevelopment of the 200 + acre 'Comsat' property in Clarksburg.
Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan (Silver Spring): Represented Federal Realty Investment Trust
EYA's interests in the Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan, which focuses on the commercial/industrial area along Brookville Road
two proposed Purple Line stations.
Spectrum Retirement Communities (Potomac): Representing Spectrum Retirement Communities in the redevelopment of property located in Potomac. This assisted living/memory care facility will include up to 100 units
will be Spectrum's first project along the east coast. Spectrum is a significant adult living provider predominantly in the Midwest
western portions of the Country.
Seneca Meadows (Germantown): Represent Minkoff Development Company on l
use, zoning
entitlement matters related to the Seneca Meadows industrial
commercial development (including a Wegmans) in Germantown.
Mainstreet (Rockville): Represent RST Development in all l
use, zoning
entitlement approvals for the Mainstreet project in the City of Rockville. Mainstreet is a predominantly residential project that provides affordable housing for all but with an emphasis on those individuals with special needs. This development is receiving national attention for its model of inclusivity.
Montgomery Row (North Bethesda): Represented EYA in the development of property in Rock Spring into a townhouse development.
Ellsworth Place (formerly City Place)(Silver Spring): Represented Rockwood Capital
the owners of the shopping mall in certain l
use matters involving certain amendments to the various entitlements.
