Planning Commission Meeting: June 3, 2026

The Gaithersburg Planning Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included a public hearing and recommendation on a waiver request to remove the Montgomery County Public School utilization premium payment fee for the Stevenson and Metroof properties development. The commission voted to close the record and recommend approval of the waiver, noting ongoing city council consideration of eliminating this fee citywide. Additionally, the commission reviewed a final site plan application for constructing a new 2,385 square foot Chipotle restaurant with a drive-thru lane at 180 Paramount Park Drive within the Spectrum at Watkins Mill development. The plan included a request for a variance on tree canopy coverage and an increase in parking spaces from 11 to 23. Public comments raised concerns about traffic congestion, parking availability, and loss of green space. The commission discussed these issues and recommended approval of the site plan with conditions to address staff comments and comply with tree canopy requirements. They also suggested city staff monitor traffic and parking impacts post-development. The meeting concluded with scheduling announcements for upcoming planning sessions.