1. Indian Head Joint Land Use Study Presentation for COMREL May 12, 2015 Presentation for COMREL May 12, 2015

2. Slide 2 Purpose of Joint Land Use Study A cooperative planning effort between a military installation and surrounding communities to promote compatible community growth and preserve military mission and defense capabilities Cooperative effort between Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Town of Indian Head, and Charles County Funded by Dept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment grant

3. Slide 3 Progress So Far Completed compatibility assessment and findings Developed draft recommendations for strategies to enhance compatibility Held two Public Forums on Jan. 28 and March 25 Draft report being reviewed by committees

4. Slide 4 Compatibility Factors/Issues Analysis The Study evaluated a wide range of potential compatibility issues The JLUS found the following compatibility issues needed to be addressed with recommended strategies: – Land Restrictions – Community Growth – Current and planned range operations – Noise – Unexploded Ordnance/Munitions – Transportation of Hazardous Materials/Traffic – Endangered species and critical habitat – Water quality/quantity – Marine Resources No major issues found

5. Slide 5 JLUS Recommendations Interagency Coordination Public Outreach Business and Economic Development Land Use Planning Land Conservation Efforts

6. Slide 6 Next Steps Draft final report to Policy Committee for acceptance County and Town Adoption Implementation

7. Slide 7 How You Can Provide Input Comment area on website http://indianheadjlus.com/ http://indianheadjlus.com/ Comment at Town and County public hearings Contact Amy Blessinger by E-mail: BlessingA@CharlesCountyMD.gov BlessingA@CharlesCountyMD.gov

8. Slide 8 Questions? Contact Amy Blessinger, Project Manager – (301) 645-0650 – BlessingA@charlescountymd.gov

9. Slide 9 Presented by: Charles County Government Department of Planning & Growth Management P.O. Box 2150 200 Baltimore Street La Plata, MD 20646 301-645-0650www.CharlesCountyMD.gov Charles County Government Department of Planning & Growth Management P.O. Box 2150 200 Baltimore Street La Plata, MD 20646 301-645-0650www.CharlesCountyMD.gov Mission Statement The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace. Mission Statement The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace. Vision Statement Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount, where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation. Vision Statement Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount, where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation. NSF Indian Head Joint Land Use Study