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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Commission approves Gaither Road research project

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for three research and development buildings totaling 645,000 square feet and a structured parking facility at 2097, 2099, and 2101 Gaither Road. It also unanimously approved subdividing the Halpine Baptist Church property at 5906 Halpine Road into two lots and a parcel for redevelopment and public right-of-way dedication.

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Briefing

Feb 29, 2024

Commission Recommends Rockshire Village Redevelopment

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a plan for up to 60 homes, up to 5,200 square feet of commercial and office space, and a neighborhood park at 2401 Wootton Parkway, subject to staff conditions.

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Briefing

Feb 8, 2024

Commission approves 52 townhouse lots

The Planning Commission approved three final record plats creating 52 townhouse lots and 10 open-space lots at 11511 Fortune Terrace. The approval reduces the approved development’s townhouse count from 99 to 85 and passed 4-0, with one commissioner absent for the vote.

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Briefing

Dec 14, 2023

Planning Commission Elects 2024 Chair

The Planning Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Shayan Salahuddin as its 2024 chair in a 5-0 vote. It also established a 2024 meeting calendar, with one meeting planned in November and December and an August meeting only if needed.

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Briefing

Oct 25, 2023

Rockville zoning rewrite moves toward public input

The Planning Commission received an update on Rockville’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, with public workshops planned for 2024, code drafting expected to begin in July 2024, and adoption anticipated to start in fall 2024 and take about one year.

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Briefing

Sep 27, 2023

Pedestrian Master Plan Advances

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve and recommend the draft Pedestrian Master Plan to the Mayor and Council, incorporating staff-recommended changes responding to public comments. The commission also reviewed a proposal for 60 homes, 5,500 square feet of commercial and office space, and a neighborhood park at 2401 Wootton Parkway, but took no action on it.

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Briefing

Sep 13, 2023

Five-Lot Fortune Terrace Subdivision Approved

The Planning Commission approved a final plat creating five lots at 11511 Fortune Terrace by a 4-0 vote, subject to staff conditions. The commission also held a public hearing on the draft Pedestrian Master Plan but took no final action; staff requested a recommendation at a later meeting.

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Briefing

Jul 26, 2023

Commission Advances 82 Townhomes at Tower Oaks

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a Tower Oaks development amendment allowing 82 townhomes and an 18 percent parking reduction for an existing office building. The recommendation includes a five-foot accessible sidewalk extension to Wootton Parkway, sidewalks on both sides of Public Street A, and two parking spaces for each moderately priced dwelling unit.

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Briefing

Jul 12, 2023

Parkland requirements reviewed; annual report approved

The Planning Commission reviewed, but did not finalize, proposed parkland dedication requirements and a parks impact fee for new development. The proposed residential impact fees would be $2,208 for detached homes, $1,918 for attached homes, and $1,547 for multifamily units; staff planned to present recommendations at a later meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 28, 2023

Seven-Story Life Science Project Approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a seven-story life science building, six-story parking garage, and three related waivers at 2 Research Place in five-to-zero votes. The sidewalk-width waiver includes an added condition that the sidewalk meet ADA requirements.

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Briefing

Jun 14, 2023

Commission Approves Training Center and Solar

The Planning Commission unanimously approved, 6-0, a proposal to establish a worker training center and add solar carports and rooftop solar arrays at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, subject to staff report conditions.

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Briefing

May 10, 2023

Planning Commission Reviews Housing and Park Proposals

The commission took public testimony on proposed accessory dwelling unit rules and reviewed proposed parkland dedication requirements and a parks impact fee, but deferred its recommendation on the housing amendment and further changes were expected on the parkland proposal. The proposed parkland requirements would apply to certain projects with at least 20 dwelling units or 25,000 square feet of commercial or office space on sites of at least 5 acres, including a minimum 10% land dedication or fee alternative.

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Briefing

Apr 26, 2023

Commission Approves Two-Lot Consolidation

The Planning Commission approved, 4-0, an application to combine two record lots at 203 Forest Avenue into one lot, subject to a staff condition. Commissioners also reviewed a proposed 4,400-square-foot retail and office center at 900 Rockville Pike with a 15-foot multi-use path; no final project approval was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 12, 2023

Commission Approves 29-Unit Housing Development

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for 29 residential units at 22 West Jefferson Street: 12 multifamily units within an existing building and 17 new townhouses. It also approved a final plat creating one record lot and dedicating public right-of-way for Dawson Avenue at 460 Hungerford Drive.

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Briefing

Mar 22, 2023

Accessory Apartments Recommended for Conditional Use

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend allowing accessory apartments as a conditional use, with staff recommendations and investigation of a possible 12-month fee waiver. It also voted 5-0 to recommend interim zoning changes allowing floating zones tied to the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2023

Commission reviews 83-townhome proposal

The Planning Commission reviewed a proposal to replace planned hotel and fitness-center uses with 83 townhomes at Tower Oaks, including an 18% parking reduction for an existing office building. The briefing identified a projected 24,000-square-foot net loss of forest conservation area. The Commission delayed its recommendation on a separate floating-zone zoning amendment until a more complete draft is available.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2023

Commission backs apartment and parking waiver

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of an accessory apartment at 2012 Henry Road and approved a 22% parking reduction for 12303 Twinbrook Parkway.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2023

Commission Approves Potomac Woods Right-of-Way

The Planning Commission unanimously approved, 4-0, re-approval of a final plat for Potomac Woods at 11511 Fortune Terrace, dedicating two public rights-of-way and separating them from buildable townhouse lots.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2023

Commission Approves Rooftop Equipment Waiver

The Planning Commission unanimously approved, 5-0, a waiver allowing mechanical equipment to occupy more than 25% of the existing rooftop and remain visible from street level at 1 Preserve Parkway in Tower Oaks.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2022

Childcare Expansion Recommended for Approval

The Planning Commission unanimously voted 4-0 to recommend allowing an existing child care home at 312 Linthicum Street to expand from eight to 12 children, subject to plan, permitting, and inspection conditions. The Commission also unanimously approved placing an electrical transformer above ground at 11511 Fortune Terrace with screening conditions.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2022

Carwash Redevelopment Approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a redevelopment at 975 Rollins Avenue, including 25 self-service vacuums, six full-service finishing spaces, circulation improvements, a parking reduction, and a nonconforming alteration. Staff projected approximately 122 fewer peak trips after removing eight self-service bays.

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Briefing

Oct 26, 2022

Commission approves rooftop equipment waiver

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a waiver allowing rooftop mechanical equipment to cover more than 25% of the existing building at 805 King Farm Boulevard, supporting its transition from office use to research and laboratory use. Commissioners also unanimously approved consolidating two lots at 309 Frederick Avenue into one record lot.

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Briefing

Oct 19, 2022

Commission approves Potomac Woods plats

The Planning Commission unanimously approved final plats for the Potomac Woods project, supporting a previously approved development with 99 townhouses, 96 multifamily units, 213 multifamily senior housing units, a health center, and a four-story parking garage. It also unanimously approved dedicating part of Pleasant Drive for access to the adjacent King Buick development.

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Briefing

Sep 28, 2022

Commission approves plats for 370-home project

The Planning Commission unanimously approved 10 final record plats for a residential development at 16100 and 16200 Frederick Road. The previously approved project allows 370 dwelling units, including 58 Moderately Priced Dwelling Units.

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