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Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 9/19/2007
Posted 9/10/2007

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA*
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 5, 2007, Planning Commission Meeting
Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

CONSENT

AFP-07-028  –  M&T Bank
CD Zone
215 North Frederick Avenue
Minor Elevation Change
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

SITE PLANS

CSP-07-001 –  GE Technology Park
I-3 Zone
100 Edison Park Drive
Three Office/Warehouse Buildings Totaling 202,175 Square Feet

Concept Plan
DENIAL RESOLUTION
Background Material (pdf format)

SP-07-0011 –  Monument/IBM
I-3 Zone

800 Watkins Mill Road
Phases IIA & IIB Parking
FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

SP-04-0007 –  Rashidian Estates

R-90 Zone
100 Central Avenue
Four Single-Family Detached Units (1 Existing)
FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

AFP-07-005 –  Macroland
CD Zone
611 South Frederick Avenue
New Parking
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW

Background Material (pdf format)

SP-07-0010 –  Asbury Manor Homes
R-90 Zone
201 Russell Avenue/Odend’hal Road

Apartments/Homes
PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

ADJOURNMENT

• Chris Robinson writes, City Council dubs Knoebel year’s ‘distinguished citizen’:
  

  A man known for his military service, commitment to local government and punctuality at City Council meetings received Gaithersburg’s top citizen award during the 26th annual Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne festival on Sunday.

• Chris Robinson writes, Humpton decides to step down:
  

  David B. Humpton, Gaithersburg’s city manager for more than 15 years, announced last week he will leave his post by next spring.

• Susan Singer-Bart writes, Healthcare forum turns into immigration debate:
  

  A forum on health care held in Damascus Monday night was hijacked by two illegal immigration foes who said the health care problems in the state stem from the large number of illegal residents.

• Contessa Crisostomo writes, Federal courts could hear ICC lawsuits by Oct. 1:
  

  Environmental groups who took legal action against the soon-to-be-built Intercounty Connector (ICC) are preparing to go before the federal court as soon as Oct. 1.

• Titus Ledbetter III writes, Council questions change to use of development rights:
  

  County Council members questioned whether softening the requirement for developers to buy Transferable Development Rights to build at higher densities is the best way to increase the value of land in the Agricultural Reserve.

• Melissa J. Brachfeld writes, Man attempts armed robbery at Metro station:
  

  The Metro Transit Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery this [Monday] morning at the Shady Grove Metro station.

• Chris Robinson writes, ‘Suspicious’ car, smell shuts down Olde Towne:
  

  Portions of downtown Gaithersburg were cordoned off Thursday afternoon while the Montgomery County bomb squad and hazardous material team investigated a methane-like odor and an abandoned car blocking an exit in a parking garage.

• Sebastian Montes writes, Plea deal set in Bell’s Palsy case:
  

  A Montgomery Village man who misled patients with Bell’s Palsy about his credentials and the effectiveness of therapy at his clinic for more than 20 years is expected to plead guilty today to charges that could send him to jail for 18 months.

• Chris Robinson writes, GHS streakers face criminal charges:
  

  A streaking prank at a Gaithersburg High School pep rally earlier this month has saddled three students with criminal charges, and created a stir among some parents and other students who say the punishment is too harsh.

• Meghan Tierney writes, Gravel road is proving a headache for residents:
  

  A 3-mile section of River Road in Dickerson is dusty, dangerous and difficult to navigate, residents say, and they want the rural stretch of the road to be paved.

• Chris Robinson writes, ‘Green’ home rules proposed by city:
  

  City Council on Monday unanimously approved hosting a public hearing 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 about an amendment to the City Code.

  The amendment would add a new section in the City Code titled “Gaithersburg Green Residential Criteria,” and is intended as an interim green building code until a national standard is developed, according to city documents.

• Patricia M. Murret writes, Saved by the cat’s meow:
  

  Sometime after 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, Susan Pawlowski of Flower Hill in Gaithersburg woke to the meowing of her 19-year-old cat, Hank.

• Chris Robinson writes, New to town? Come on over:
  

  The Gaithersburg Area Newcomers’ Club wants to bring into the fold more folks, whether they are new to the region or have deep roots in the upcounty.

• Patrick Dunne writes, North Potomac park is home to Civil War relics:
  

  It may not be chests of gold or pirate booty, but according to some county archaeologists and historians, X marks the spot for buried treasure in North Potomac.

• Chris Robinson writes, Families find time for home-cooked meals:
  

  With today’s busy schedules, the dinner bell can sound more like an alarm for families as they hustle to whip up last-minute meals.