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Rockville to begin annexing west side of Shady Grove Metro Station; staff to continue outreach to adjacent property owners
Summary
City staff recommended and council supported initiating annexation of the west side of the Shady Grove Metro Station (including the rail yard and ROW) after outreach identified multiple potentially developable parcels; staff noted statutory annexation requirements and will pursue targeted owner contacts and community meetings.
The Mayor and Council gave staff direction to initiate annexation of the west side of the Shady Grove Metro Station after a staff presentation summarized outreach and statutory requirements.
Manisha Tewari of the Department of Community Planning and Development Services outlined options the council considered in May 2025 — annex the entire WMATA property, annex only the west side, or delay — and explained why staff now recommends initiating annexation of the west parcel that includes about 18 acres of surface parking and the rail‑yard right‑of‑way. Tewari said the full parcel boundary is…
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