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The Planning Commission unanimously approved a 4-0 amendment allowing vehicle parking in the Thomas S. Wootton High School bus loop at all times, rather than limiting non-bus parking to after-hours. The approval requires Montgomery County Public Schools and the school to intensify traffic and circulation enforcement and address parking capacity and bus loop configuration during the FY2027 capital improvement process.
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The change removes a parking restriction tied to the school’s 1999 expansion approval. The bus loop can now be used for vehicle parking throughout the day, while the school must strengthen monitoring and enforcement of traffic patterns. A broader review of the site’s parking and circulation is expected through the FY2027 capital planning process. The Commission also postponed recommendations on the proposed RedGate Park concept, including concerns about a proposed amphitheater.
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