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Council reviews proposed 300-unit development near Glenridge Purple Line station; traffic worries flagged
Summary
Officials reviewed an RST proposal for 300 units at 7591 Annapolis Road with at least 70 affordable units and 1.3–1.5 parking spaces per unit. Councilmembers raised concerns about traffic and parking impacts along State Route 450 near the Glenridge station.
Landover Hills — The Town Council reviewed plans for an RST Development project at the former Lincoln dealership site, 7591 Annapolis Road, during its Nov. 18 meeting.
Mayor Jeffrey Schomisch provided graphs from an Oct. 22 development meeting and said the proposal calls for about 300 housing units, with at least 70 units designated as affordable. The developer’s proposal estimates roughly 1.3 to 1.5 parking spaces per unit and plans vehicle access to and from State Route 450 (Annapolis Road). Councilmembers in attendance at the Oct. 22 meeting — including Glenda Johnson, Todd Over and Mike Walker — shared observations and concerns about traffic impacts.
Council discussion focused on vehicle flow, parking adequacy and the potential effect on nearby roads serving the Glenridge Purple Line station. Mayor Schomisch said he planned to meet with Marcus Monroe, chief of staff to the Prince George’s County Planning Board chairman, to review development sites near the Glenridge station and their traffic and quality-of-life implications.
Why it matters: A project of this scale near a rail station could change traffic patterns, parking demand and local housing stock. Council members did not take a formal vote on zoning or approvals at this meeting; they discussed concerns and will continue engagement with county planners and developers.
Next steps: Further review with county planning staff and future council consideration as project details and formal county approvals are developed.
