Welcome to the Carderock Springs Neighborhood Directory!

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The CSCA mission is to foster a thriving and welcoming community; to uphold a safe, hospitable, and attractive oasis for all ages by honoring our rich architectural heritage and the environmental sanctuary that surrounds our homes. This mission is upheld by volunteers on the Carderock Springs Citizens Association Board, working in collaboration with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), the Tree Committee, and other Board-appointed committees.

As your fellow-residents and neighbors, we are committed to the following tasks:

Hold annual elections for the CSCA board members;
Enforce the legally binding covenants for the community in accordance
with the recorded Declarations, including appointing the members of the Architectural Review Committee to review and approve residents’ plans for exterior modifications, and appointment of a Tree Committee to review
and approve residents’ plans for removal of trees;
Maintain and beautify public spaces including the entrance areas to
the community;
Connect residents through the website, newsletter, directory, and welcoming and social events that celebrate our community’s talents
and diversity;
Provide a forum for respectful sharing of concerns, requests, and interests;
Represent the community before government agencies regarding issues that may affect the quality of life for residents.

Carderock Springs Citizens’ Association Contact Information

2024 – 2025 BOARD MEMBERS

President: Rick Wilson cscaPRES@gmail.com

Vice-President: Maja Husar cscaVP@gmail.com
Secretary: Kyle Lierman kylejlierman@gmail.com

Treasurer: Deborah Tanno cscaTREAS@gmail.com

Membership: Ashish Goel CSCAcardinfo@gmail.com

At-Large: Katalin Roth katalinroth@gmail.com

At-Large: Sue Eastman sueeastman@aol.com

At-Large: Charlie Heidlage cheidlage@gmail.com

At-Large: Steven Seitz steven.e.seitz@gmail.com

E-mail all Board members: cscaBOARDDIR@gmail.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

ARC: Scott Wilets cscaARC@gmail.com

Environmental: Diane Karlik cscaENV@gmail.com

Social Events: Kimberly Carlins Young cscaEVENT@gmail.com

Newsletter: Alex Flowers and Margie Orrick cscaNEWSLETTER@gmail.com

Tree Committee: Nancy Everett cscaTREE@gmail.com

Webmaster: Margie Orrick cscaWEBMASTER@gmail.com

Welcome: Karen Ringo cscaWELCOME@gmail.com

ARC Liaison to CSCA Board: Sue Eastman sueeastman@aol.com

Historian – Meg MacAvoy megmacavoy@gmail.com

CSCA CONTACT

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 237, Cabin John, MD 20818-0237

On-line: http://www.carderocksprings.net

Annual elections are held in April every year and while the individual board members may change, these email addresses are not expected to change.

History of Carderock Springs and its National Historic Register Status

Edmund Bennett, in collaboration with Keyes, Lethbridge, and Condon Architects, designed and built Carderock Springs between 1962 and 1967. Before its development, much of the property within Carderock Springs had been owned by Lilly Moore Stone, founder of the former Stoneyhurst Quarry on River Road and after whom Lilly Stone Drive is named. Stone lived in the historic Glenmore residence located on Comanche Court. The family of Lilly Stone had formerly operated Glenmore Farms and boarded horses on the property and, for a period of time, had bottled and sold mineral water from the natural springs located in the vicinity to residents of Washington, DC.

The Carderock Springs community consists of over 400 homes built in the architectural style of “situated modernism,” in which modern architecture and landscape coexist harmoniously. Houses within Carderock Springs represent a range of models suited to varying site conditions, unified by
a consistent design aesthetic to realize Bennett’s goal of a “visual community.” Mr. Bennett is widely known for his modern communities
that preserve their natural surroundings.

Every lot in Carderock Springs is subject to recorded legally binding covenants running with the land. One purpose of these covenants is to maintain the community's architectural integrity. In 2009, the neighborhood was officially listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Carderock Springs was chosen as a prime example of situated modernism where houses complement and blend in with the natural landscape.

The nomination process began in 2004 when the Maryland Historic Trust (MHT) asked two University of Maryland professors to document “modernism” in Montgomery County, Maryland. Their 2005 report formed the basis for the nomination. Since then, the MHT has worked to further document the nomination.

Inclusion in the National Register is an honor for the community. Carderock’s covenants require approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and are the means for preserving the architectural integrity of the neighborhood. The Carderock Springs Architectural Design Guidelines facilitate the design process by assisting homeowners and their design team in making decisions that respect the original vision for our homes and the nature that surrounds us.

Architectural Vision Statement

In Carderock Springs, the built environment is in harmony with the natural landscape. We, the residents of Carderock Springs, declare that as we maintain, alter, and expand our homes, we will:

Respect the tradition of simple buildings of modest scale;

Be conscious of, and deferential to, existing proportion of openings, horizontality and projection of roof lines, and relationships of windows and walls;

Enhance the heritage of the vegetation of our neighborhood, preserving
the valuable natural hardwood forest growth;

Extend the modern tradition by insisting on contemporary design,
while avoiding the overtly decorative.

Community Covenants and Architectural Guidelines

Every lot in Carderock Springs is subject to legally binding covenants running with the land. Your real estate agent should have provided a copy at the time of closing. A copy of each set of covenants, indexed by street address, can be downloaded from the CSCA website:

https://www.carderocksprings.net/improving-your-home/covenants

The purpose of these covenants is to:

Protect homeowners’ property values;
Maintain the community’s architectural integrity;
Preserve the community’s scenic and natural beauty.

Any exterior modification or addition to the structures on a lot, including fences and sheds, must be reviewed and approved in advance by the ARC. Modifications may include, but are not limited to, additions, alterations, exterior color schemes, and hardwood tree removal.

The CSCA has adopted Architectural Design Guidelines comprised of photographs, diagrams, descriptions, and examples to help you and/or your architect develop plans that conform to the covenants. A copy of the Architectural Design Guidelines can be downloaded from the CSCA website: https://www.carderocksprings.net/improving-your-home/architectural-review.

The Property Modification Application process begins by submitting your application with 2 sets of plans by the 20th of the month prior to the ARC monthly meeting. Please contact ARC Chair Scott Wilets by email to cscaARC@gmail.com and inform him that you are submitting materials for review. The ARC will confirm receipt and schedule a review for the following meeting.

The Property Modification Application and Design Guidelines are available from the CSCA website: https://www.carderocksprings.net/improving-your-home/architectural-review.

The community covenants also require approval for the removal of mature hardwood trees. Refer to the Tree Removal page for more information: https://www.carderocksprings.net/improving-your-home/getting-approval-to-remove-a-tree

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

The ARC is comprised of several neighborhood volunteers who possess architectural, design, and construction expertise to help assure that proposed property modifications are in harmony with the contemporary design of the community. They regularly meet at 7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at the Clubhouse and welcome any residents of the community seeking to make exterior modifications. These may include additions, alterations, garages, sheds, windows, entry doors, retaining walls, mailboxes, driveways, patios, decks, fences, hardscapes, and paint colors.

To initiate the process of obtaining approval of exterior modifications, homeowners should complete a Property Modification Application, which includes a description of the proposed modifications, and which must be presented to, and acknowledged in writing by, each neighbor adjacent to
the site.

Completed Property Modification Applications to the ARC should be submitted to the ARC Chair, Scott Wilets (cscaARC@gmail.com) with two sets of plans by the 20th of the month prior to the monthly meeting.

If you are considering an addition or exterior modification of your home, submit your plans for review beforehand. Initially these can be conceptual plans. Subsequent submissions should be construction drawings with specific elevations. ARC members are design professionals who are able to offer helpful suggestions during the review process that can save time and money while improving your property. The meetings are open for any and every community member to attend, whether renovating or not.

ARC Members:

Sandy Silverman, AIA silverman05@comcast.net

Douglas Soe-Lin, AIA dsoelin@soelin.com

Katherine Stifel, AIA center_of_effort@yahoo.com

Scott Wilets, AIA scott@wiletsarchitecture.com

ARC Liaison to CSCA Board:

Sue Eastman sueeastman@aol.com

Tree Removal

Carderock's trees are an important and integral part of our neighborhood environment, and all Carderock residents are stakeholders in our federal historic district. Our trees help to filter and clean our air, provide shelter for birds and small mammals, and accentuate and complement our mid-century homes; and their shade moderates the temperature of hot summers. Many Carderock trees are estimated to be around 100 years old, so preservation of the tree canopy is an essential element of our community.

Before you get the chain saw out, you need to know that Maryland law requires that, for safety reasons, any major tree work must be performed by a Maryland Licensed Tree Expert (MLTE). Please note that an MLTE is a safety designation (that the individual has undergone required safety training) and is not the same as Certified Arborist (CA), who has special training in the care and treatment of trees. A Certified Arborist, which most residents have enlisted to help with the assessment requests, can assist you in determining whether a tree is diseased and whether treatment is advisable.

Carderock Springs’ covenants (recorded by the developer of all Carderock homes) require approval prior to the removal of any mature hardwood tree. Such approval is needed for any hardwood tree that is not dead or diseased, and is 9" or more in diameter. The Tree Committee(TC) is a volunteer committee of the CSCA that is responsible for addressing tree removal requests. Full explanation and details of the tree removal guidelines, requirements, and process can be found on the CSCA website.

If you determine that you wish to remove a tree, please consult with a CA (preferred) or MLTE before contacting the TC at cscaTREE@gmail.com. The TC will respond promptly and arrange a site visit, usually within 1-2 weeks of your request. If the tree removal is approved, the TC will provide you with a yard sign indicating that the tree work is being conducted in accordance with the covenants. If a hardwood tree is removed due to a renovation, both the TC and ARC must be contacted in advance.

Prior approval is not required in the event that a tree is damaged by storm to the extent that there is imminent danger to person or property. However, if the tree is otherwise healthy and it is possible to remove only damaged limbs, efforts should be made to save the tree.

If a hardwood tree is removed, the Tree Committee’s policy is to require that you plant at least one replacement hardwood tree on your property, to maintain our healthy and beautiful canopy.

Carderock Tree Committee

Nancy Everett cscaTREE@gmail.com

Carderock Village

“You already belong”

Connecting neighbors of all ages for friendship, learning, playing,

& helping when life happens

Carderock Village is an all-volunteer network dedicated to creating intergenerational programs and events so our neighbors can thrive across all stages of life in our community. By working to foster meaningful connections, our Village strives to make it easy and comfortable to lend a helping hand when life happens.

CUPPA, SIPPA & other Social Events at the Clubhouse

Grab a cuppa and meet new and long-time neighbors at our monthly Clubhouse gatherings;

Carderock Village Live!

Join us for stimulating presentations on timely and important topics that bring neighbors of all ages together for good discourse, connection, and support;

Weekly Walking Groups

Why walk alone when you can hop on a regularly scheduled walk with neighbors? Get your steps in & have fun at the same time;

Gardening Interest Group (GIG)

Learn from the many talented gardeners in our neighborhood how to plant and cultivate plants that will thrive in your own yard;

Help when Life Happens

Stay tuned as we develop our Village’s capacity to connect neighbors helping neighbors.

For more information and dates on these and other activities, check the CSCA chat-newsletter, and the CSCA website, or email us at CarderockVillage@gmail.com.

Volunteers welcome! Our aim is to ensure that fees or applications are never a barrier to participation. Join us in creating a tapestry of shared experiences and lifelong memories in a community where you already belong.

Environmental Recommendations

Native Plant Information

MD Native Plant Society
http://www.mdflora.org

Lists of Native Plants Suitable for our Gardens

http://www.mdflora.org/publications/natplantsframe.html

https://mdflora.org/resources/Publications/GardenersGuidelines/
Landscaping-Natives.pdf

Maryland DNR List of Recommended Trees

https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/MarylandersPlantTrees/Recommended-Tree-List.aspx

Donation of Household Goods/Vehicles/Services

BCC Freecycle: https://www.freecycle.org/town/Bethesda_ChevyChaseMD

A Wider Circle: https://www.awidercircle.org

Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org

Community Forklift: https://communityforklift.org

Vehicles for Change: https://www.vehiclesforchange.org

Montgomery County Humane Society Wagging Tails Store:

https://www.mchumane.org/wagging-tails-2/

Homes Not Borders: https://www.homesnotborders.org

Trash and Recycling Services: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/sws

Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste: MC311 240-777-0311

Trash Day generally on Tuesdays (exceptions for holiday Mondays)

Community Contacts

Fire, Police, Ambulance (Emergency) 911

Police (Non-emergency) 301-279-8000

Fire (Non-emergency) 240-683-6520

Poison Control 800-222-1222

County Crisis Hotline 240-777-4000

Carderock Springs Swim Club 301-365-2292http://www.carderockclub.org/

Library - Bethesda 240-777-0970

Library - Bethesda/Davis 240-777-0922

Library - Potomac 240-777-0690

Montgomery County Government MC311.com 240-777-0311

Most county services are routed through the 311 phone number or website.

Animal Control 240-773-5900

Building Permits 240-777-0311

Parking Violations (to pay tickets) 240-453-0113

Property Tax Information 240-777-8898

Solid Waste 240-777-0311

Street Light Repair 240-777-2190

Trash Collection & Recycling – 311

Voter Registration 240-777-8500

Post Office (Main) 800-275-8777

Our School District

Carderock Springs Elementary School 240-740-0540

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School 240-740-3500

Walt Whitman High School 240-740-4800

MCPS telephone line (to learn about school cancellations and more): 301-279-3673

Utilities

Pepco 1-877-737-2662 (Emergency)

Pepco 202-833-7500 (Non-Emergency)

Washington Gas (Emergency) 703-750-1400

Washington Gas (Non-Emergency) 703-750-1000

WSSC (Emergency) 301-206-4002

WSSC (Non-emergency) 301-206-4001

Comcast 800-934-6389

Verizon 800-225-5499

Miss Utility 811

Airplane Noise Complaints: Send an email to 9-awa-noiseombudsman@faa.govor leave a voice mail at (202) 267-3521

Montgomery County Quiet Skies Coalition: https://www.mocoquietskies.org/

SHA Beltway Widening Plans: https://oplanesmd.com

Neighborhood Contractor Recommendations: https://www.carderocksprings.net/improving-your-home (pull down menu to Contractor and Services Recommendations)

CS-Chat (neighborhood listerv) – cs-chat@groups.io

To subscribe: send name, e-mail address, and street address to:

cs-chat+subscribe@groups.io

Archive messages: https://groups.io/g/cs-chat/topics

Elected Officials

United States Congress

Senate

Chris Van Hollen, Jr. (D)

110 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510, 202-224-4654

https://vanhollen.senate.gov

Benjamin Cardin (D)

509 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510, 202-224-4524