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Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 3/4/2009

Posted 2/23/2009

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA [subject to change]
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 18, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

RECOMMENDATION TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL

T-389 – Ordinance to amend Chapter 24 of the City Code (City Zoning Ordinance), Article III, entitled, “Regulations Applicable to Particular Zones,” Division 2, entitled, “R-90 Zone, Medium Density Residential,” § 24-32, entitled, “Dimensional Restrictions,” to modify subsection (d) to establish new standards for impervious areas in front and side yards
Background Material (pdf format)

MP-2-08 – An amendment to the General Plan of the City of Gaithersburg revising the Municipal Growth Element of the Master Plan

Background Material (pdf format)

RECOMMENDATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS

A-500(C) – Paul Whitley on behalf of AT&T Mobility
Request for an amendment to Special Exception A-500(B) to extend an existing 103-foot telecommunications monopole by 10 feet and to include nine antennas and related ground equipment located on Part of Parcel A, The Resurvey on Fellowship, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The property is located in the R-A (Low Density Residential) Zone, north of Midcounty Highway approximately 2,500 feet west of the intersection of Midcounty Highway and Woodfield Road/Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard. Access to the site is via an easement located on the south side of Emory Grove Road, east of Capella Lane and west of Tea Rose Drive.

Background Material (pdf format 6.5M)

SITE PLANS

AFP-09-004 — Lockheed Martin Building Link
MXD Zone
700 North Frederick Avenue

Site and Building Elevation Changes
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format 7.6M)

AFP-09-006 — Muddy Branch Square
C-2/MXD Zone

882 Muddy Branch Road
4,588-Sq.Ft. Reuse to Office Professional Space
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

ADJOURNMENT

Last Sunday, the Washington Post Magazine had a long story on one couple’s experience in buying a home in Gaithersburg; they wound up buying a new-construction townhouse in Hidden Creek:

Christina Ianzito writes, Take a Deep Breath:

On an especially frigid Saturday in December, the day’s newspapers are filled with gloom: One headline warns, “Mortgage Troubles Rise to Record Level,” another that “U.S. Loses 533,000 Jobs in Biggest Drop Since 1974.” Yet, even with housing prices showing no sign of halting their steep decline and amid the greatest economic insecurity in decades, Diego and Jessalynn Gomez are driving up Interstate 270 toward Gaithersburg, planning to take their inaugural plunge into a real estate market that’s gone ice-cold.

In their Honda, Diego and Jessalynn follow Messerschmitt’s car on the 25-minute drive from Georgetown. As they pass a series of strip malls in Gaithersburg, Jessalynn checks her BlackBerry in the passenger seat, while Diego notes softly, “We are really out.”

But then they turn a corner and dip over a hill to find themselves heading down toward a nearly treeless new community called the Glen at Hidden Creek, where large three-story townhomes are lined up neatly on a grid of streets, like a pristine little village. “Oh, my God!” says Jessalynn, excited. “Look how cute that is!”

They park behind Messerschmitt in front of a brick-front townhouse, and Diego says, “I’m picturing teaching my kid to ride a bike down this street.”

“I’m actually picturing Halloween,” Jessalynn replies.

Note that on Monday there was also an online chat about this article.

Via Connected Communites, where reports for all six districts are available.

P1 Beat:

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Blvd. in Gaithersburg on Monday, 2/09. Suspects entered the vehicle and removed a laptop computer, clothing and jewelry.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 15600 block of Marathon Circle in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 2/12. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a digital camera.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 9900 block of Shelburne Terrace in Gaithersburg on Monday, 2/16. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.

P2 Beat:

• A street robbery occurred in the 100 block of North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 2/12 around 1:15 p.m. The adult male victim was walking in the parking lot when the suspect grabbed the bag the victim had over his shoulder. The suspect fled in a tan Honda. The victim was able to obtain the tag number of the vehicle, officers responded to the residence and an arrest was made.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 1000 block of Main Street in Gaithersburg on Friday, 2/13. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Twelve Oaks Court in Gaithersburg on Sunday, 2/15. Suspects broke the window and removed a purse, jewelry, and a GPS unit.

• An attempted theft from a vehicle occurred on Sebastiani Boulevard in Gaithersburg on Friday, 2/13. Suspects broke the window however the alarm scared off the suspects. Nothing was removed.

• A weapon violation arrest occurred in the 900 block of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 2/16 around 10:00 p.m. Officers responded for the report of a domestic dispute which ended in the arrest of the boyfriend for handgun possession.

• A burglary occurred at a hotel room of the Extended Stay, 205 Professional Drive, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 2/11 between 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.

R1 Beat:

• A street robbery occurred at a bus stop at Lost Knife Road and Contour Road in Montgomery Village on Sunday, 2/15 around 7:30 p.m. An adult couple was approached by two suspects armed with handguns. The suspects demanded cash. The victims turned over their wallet and purse. Both suspects fled on foot into the Cider Mill apartment complex.

  Suspect: H/M 30 years, 6’, mole under right eye, black cap, all black clothing
  Suspect: H/M 20-25, 5’4”, white hoodie with black skulls, black jeans

R2 Beat:

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 10600 block of Wayridge Drive in Montgomery Village on Thursday, 2/12. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed cash.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 19200 block of Dunbridge Way in Montgomery Village between Wednesday, 2/11 and Thursday, 2/12. Suspects pried the window and removed cash from inside.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 19200 block of Dunbridge Way in Montgomery Village between Wednesday, 2/11 and Thursday, 2/12. Suspects pried the window and removed an address book, papers and cash from inside.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 19300 block of Dunbridge Way in Montgomery Village between Wednesday, 2/11 and Thursday, 2/12. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed coins from inside.

• A commercial burglary occurred at the Giant Food, 19227 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg, on Monday, 2/9 between 10:30 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.

  Suspect: B/M 5’10” to 6’0”, 160-170 lbs., white hoodie, black pants, black shoes

S1 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred on Friday, 2/13 around 1:45 p.m. in the 16500 block of South Westland Drive in Gaithersburg. The resident heard noises downstairs and saw the suspect who immediately fled. Signs of forced entry were found but nothing was removed. Suspect: W/M 30-40 years, 5’6” to 5’10”, short blonde hair Suspect vehicle: silver Minivan with dark tinted windows

• A theft scam perpetrated on the elderly that occurred on Monday, 2/9 in the 16600 block of South Westland Drive in Gaithersburg when an adult male approached the resident in her yard saying he was a county worker and needed to inspect her basement. While there, two other suspects searched upstairs stealing cash. Identical scenarios have occurred in 1D and 2D.

  Suspect: H/M 23-28 years, 5’6” to 5’8”, short black hair
  Suspect: H/M 30-35 years, short black hair
  Suspect: W/M 35-50 years, grey hair

S2 Beat:

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 7700 block of Barnstable Place in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 2/12 and Friday, 2/13. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a fleece coat.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 7600 block of Dew Wood Drive in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 2/12 and Friday, 2/13. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a palm pilot.

• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 17700 block of Caddy Drive in Gaithersburg between Friday, 2/13 and Saturday, 2/14. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and removed cash, a flashlight, camera, and tools.