Chevy Chase Village meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Chevy Chase Village Board Set to Hear Tree Removal, Fence Appeals; Sector Plan Presentation on Tap

Chevy Chase Village's recent meetings were scheduled but their outcomes are not yet public, as minutes have not been published for any of the four gatherings held between July 7 and July 13, 2026. Based on the agendas, the most consequential items involved a request to remove three trees from a public right-of-way, a fence-height variance, and a presentation on the Friendship Heights Sector Plan to the Board of Managers.

Board of Managers — July 13, 2026

The Board of Managers was scheduled to hear two appeals:

• **Appeal A-2933:** A request to remove one Southern Magnolia (12"), one Cryptomeria (9"), and one Dogwood (3") from the Newlands Street right-of-way at 104 Newlands Street, to allow construction of a private driveway.
• **Variance & Special Permit A-8696:** A request to maintain a fence measuring 6'7" at 46 Grafton Street. A prior variance had allowed a maximum height of 6'.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so the Board's decisions on these appeals are not yet on the record.

Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee — July 8, 2026

This committee met to finalize a presentation for the Village Board of Managers' regular meeting on July 13, 2026. The agenda listed a single item: finalizing that presentation. No minutes are available, so the contents of the presentation and any committee recommendations are not yet documented.

Public Safety Committee — July 7, 2026

The Public Safety Committee agenda included planning for National Night Out 2026, with Chief Nesky listed to provide a status update. Items on the agenda:

• National Night Out 2026 planning status from Chief Nesky
• Operational review of food, entertainment, and activities
• Emergency preparedness resource table
• Friendship Heights Sector Plan draft discussion, including public safety implications
• Promotion and outreach to Village residents

Minutes have not been published, so any decisions or next steps taken at this meeting are not yet confirmed.

Environment & Energy Committee — July 13, 2026

The Environment & Energy Committee agenda covered several ongoing initiatives:

• Recycling compliance efforts and education updates
• Update on the GEICO tree-canopy green-buffer zone
• Update on the Friendship Heights Sector Plan, specifically tree canopy, permeable surfaces, and stormwater runoff
• New initiatives and ongoing sustainability efforts

As with the other meetings, minutes are not yet available, so no outcomes can be reported.

Why this matters to residents

The tree-removal appeal on Newlands Street and the fence-height variance on Grafton Street are the kinds of requests that directly affect the look and feel of Village streets. The Friendship Heights Sector Plan discussion spans multiple committees — Public Safety, Environment & Energy, and the Board of Managers — and touches on tree canopy, stormwater runoff, and public safety, all of which can shape future development near the Village boundary.

Coming up

No meetings are listed for the next 14 days (July 20–August 3, 2026), according to the available schedule. Residents seeking the outcomes of the July meetings should watch for published minutes from the Board of Managers, Public Safety Committee, Environment & Energy Committee, and Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee.

Chevy Chase Village Board to weigh tree removal and fence height appeals July 13

Chevy Chase Village's Board of Managers meets Monday, July 13, to hear two appeals — one to remove three trees from a public right-of-way for a private driveway, and another to keep a fence that exceeds a prior height variance. Recent committee meetings ahead of that session were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no formal actions are on the record from the past two weeks.

Board of Managers — July 13 (upcoming)

The Board will take up two appeals:

• **Appeal A-2933:** A request to remove three trees from the Newlands Street right-of-way at 104 Newlands Street to allow construction of a private driveway. The trees are identified as one Southern Magnolia (12 inches), one Cryptomeria (9 inches), and one Dogwood (3 inches).
• **Variance & Special Permit A-8696:** A request to maintain a fence measuring 6 feet 7 inches at 46 Grafton Street. A prior variance for the property allowed a maximum fence height of 6 feet.

No vote tallies or dollar figures are available, as the meeting had not yet occurred as of this report.

Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee — July 1

The committee met July 1 to review its structure and the role of a land planner, according to the published agenda. Members discussed updated recommendations from planning staff presentations made June 9 and June 11, and reviewed discussions between the Village and CCLC. The committee also coordinated its presentation to the Village Board of Managers scheduled for July 13. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Public Safety Committee — July 7

The Public Safety Committee's July 7 agenda included planning for National Night Out 2026, with a status update from Chief Nesky. The agenda listed an operational review covering food, entertainment, and activities, as well as an emergency preparedness resource table. The committee also planned to discuss the Friendship Heights Sector Plan draft and its public safety implications, approve prior minutes, and set next steps. Promotion and outreach to Village residents was also listed. Minutes have not yet been published, so no actions are confirmed.

Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee — July 8

The committee met again July 8 to finalize its presentation for the July 13 Village Board of Managers meeting, per the agenda. No other items were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **Board of Managers — Monday, July 13, 2026:** Two appeals on the agenda — tree removal at 104 Newlands Street and fence height variance at 46 Grafton Street. The Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee is also scheduled to present to the Board at this meeting.

Residents interested in the Friendship Heights Sector Plan or the two property appeals may want to attend or follow the July 13 Board meeting. Agendas for recent committee meetings are available; minutes are pending publication.

Chevy Chase Village board to weigh tree removal for driveway, fence height variance

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will consider two appeals at its July 13 meeting, including a request to remove three trees from the public right-of-way on Newlands Street for a private driveway.

No decisions were made at the Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee meeting on July 1. That committee is preparing recommendations for the Board of Managers.

Recent Meeting: Friendship Heights Sector Plan Committee

The committee met virtually on July 1 to review its structure and responsibilities, discuss updated recommendations from planning staff, and coordinate with the CCLC. Members planned a presentation to the Village Board of Managers scheduled for July 13. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published.

Upcoming: Board of Managers to Hear Appeals

The Board of Managers will meet on July 13 to consider two requests:

• **Appeal A-2933**: Permission to remove three trees from the public right-of-way at 104 Newlands Street — one Southern Magnolia (12 inches diameter), one Cryptomeria (9 inches), and one Dogwood (3 inches) — to accommodate a private driveway.

• **Variance & Special Permit A-8696**: Permission to maintain a fence at 46 Grafton Street that is 6 feet 7 inches tall. A prior variance allowed a maximum fence height of 6 feet.

The board will also receive the sector plan committee's presentation.

Coming Up

• **Board of Managers** — July 13, 2026. Public hearing on tree removal and fence height appeals. Location and time to be announced on the village website.