Note that one of the more controversial items in Wednesday’s Planning Commission agenda is the application for the redevelopment of the Wilson properties, at the intersection of DeSellum Ave & MD 355, across the street from St. Martin’s Catholic Church. This is a fairly complex, multi-phase proposal, which among other things calls for the demolition of one of the oldest homes in Gaithersburg: 206 S. Frederick Ave, which was built in 1887 for one of Gaithersburg’s more famous early residents, Dr. Lee Davis Lodge. I’ll post more about this later in the week, but for the moment you can read a history of the property in the background document for the HPAC meeting this coming Thursday.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 5/6/2009

Posted 4/24/2009

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA [subject to change]
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 15, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting
Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

CONSENT ITEMS

SP-08-002 – Crown Property Neighborhood 2
MXD Zone
9800 Fields Road
Mixed Residential Development
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
Background Material (pdf format)

SP-08-0003 —  Jacob’s Addition
CBD Zone
420-422 East Diamond Avenue
Subdivision of Property to Relocate
Existing Building at 320 East Diamond Avenue
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

SP-07-0020 – Quince Orchard Park - The Vistas
MXD Zone
Orchard Ridge Road and Winter Walk Drive
83 Single-Family, Townhouse, Two/Two Condominium Units
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

Background Material (pdf format)

RECOMMENDATION TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Z-309 – Jody Kline, Esq., Miller, Miller and Canby, for Keystone Real Estate Ivestments
Application to rezone 3.6859 acres of land from the R-20 (Medium Density Residential) Zone to the CD (Corridor Development) Zone in accordance with § 24-196 (Map Amendments) and § 24-160G.6 (Procedure for Application and Approval) of the City Code.  The property is located at 12-16 South Frederick Avenue, includes Parcels N323 & N271, and is commonly known as Executive Gardens Apartments.

and

SDP-08-005 — Application for approval of a schematic development plan for the redevelopment of 3.6859 acres of land located at 12-16 South Frederick Avenue, including Parcels N323 & N271, commonly known as Executive Gardens Apartments. The plan proposes a 263-unit multiple-family building with structured parking.
Background Material (pdf format - 33M)

Z-311 — Jody Kline, Esq., Miller, Miller and Canby, for Dr. Robert J. Wilson
Application to rezone 1.2 acres of land from the R-90 (Medium Density Residential) Zone to the CD (Corridor Development) Zone in accordance with § 24-160G.6.(a) (Procedure for Application and Approval) of the City Code.  The properties are located at or near 11 and 13 DeSellum Avenue, (Parcels 387, 388 & 442).

and

CSP-09-001 – Application for approval of a concept site plan for the redevelopment of 2.71 acres of land, currently known as Parcels 368, 387, 388, 390, and 442 located at the intersection of Md. Rte. 355 and DeSellum Avenue in the City of Gaithersburg. The proposed plan includes the construction of a two-story office building and the conversion of two buildings from residential to office uses.

Background Material (pdf format - 24M)

SITE PLAN

AFP-09-010 — Girard Business Center
CBD Zone

640 East Diamond Avenue
Parking Chart Revisions and Waiver Request
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
Background Material (pdf format)

AFP-09-009 —  Intercell USA Pilot Plant Upgrade

E-1 Zone
20 Firstfield Road
Expansion of Utility Enclosure & Parking Revision
AMENDMENT TO FINAL PLAN REVIEW
TBA - Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

ADJOURNMENT