Germantown Forward Library
Below are the archives of the Germantown Forward Master Plan, including presentations and documents from the Community Advisory Committee and other meetings.
Full documents
- Germantown Forward Public Hearing Draft (May 2008)
- Draft document (42MB)
- Appendices (16MB)
- Low-resolution file: Draft (1MB)
- Community-wide Charrette Results (March 2007)
- Germantown Information Night Results (January 2007)
- Citizens Forum on the Germantown Master Plan (May 2006)
- Map, Germantown Study Area (pdf, 2.3MB)
- Germantown Town Center Design Study (1992)
- Germantown Master Plan (1989)
Archives from Germantown Forward Meetings 
May 8, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
The Planning Board reviewed the Germantown land use rationale and the district, transportation and design recommendations. Click here to read the staff report and listen to a recording of the discussion (Item 12), and click here to view the presentation given by staff (pdf, 8.5MB).
April 8, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting included a presentation by the new M-NCPPC Planning Director, Rollin Stanley, and a presentation and discussion on roads in Germantown.
March 27, 2008 - 11:00 a.m.
The Planning Board considered the general land use and environmental recommendations for the master plan, and requested an extended session in which to hear testimony--no date has yet been set. Click here to read the staff report and listen to a recording of the discussion (Item 6). and click here to view the presentation to the Planning Board.
March 11, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting previewed the general land use and zoning recommendations to be given to the Planning Board on March 27. View the presentation, with notes from the CAC members and other attendees here (pdf, 3.7MB).
March 6, 2008
The Planning Board approved staff recommendations for an Amendment to the Master Plan for Historic Preservation. This approval included two sites in Germantown: the Little Seneca Viaduct, B&O Railroad and the Germantown Culvert, B&O Railroad. The staff report can be read here.
February 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m
CAC meeting at the Upcounty Services Center.
Historic Preservation: Read the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Form for the Germantown Presbyterian Church (pdf, 3.3MB), and read a letter sent to the CAC (pdf, 629KB) by Perrine Planning & Zoning, Inc., on behalf of the owner.
Zoning: Read the Briefing on Potential Strategies for Solving the TDR Absorption Issues (pdf, 1.3MB) or listen to the discussion with the Planning Board.
February 6, 2008 - 10:30 a.m.
Zoning meeting with preliminary zoning recommendations, an expanded discussion of the TOMX-1 zone and an update about the CCT alignment discussions.
January 22, 2008, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
Rescheduled zoning meeting at the Upcounty Services Center: TOMX-1 zone, Planning Board comments, TDRs, MPDUs
January 14, 2008 - 3:00 p.m.
DPWT held a Public Hearing on the vicinity of Father Hurley and Century Boulevards at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, First Floor, Rockville. For more, contact the project manager, Yasamin Esmaili.
January 8, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting at the Upcounty Services Center. Clare Kelly presented the three historic resources for Germantown that were evaluated by the Historic Preservation Commission on December 19, 2007 (pdf, 11.8 MB)
NOTE: Presentation also includes four resources outside of Germantown.
December 19, 2007 - 7:30 p.m., M-NCPPC, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
The Historic Preservation Commission will evaluate three historic resources in Germantown for designation on the Master Plan for Historic Preservation: the Little Seneca Viaduct, B&O Railroad; the Germantown Culvert, B&O Railroad; and Germantown Presbyterian Church. The agenda is posted here. Read or download the staff report. Read more in an article in the Gazette, Germantown railroad sites may get historic designation.
December 17, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The second Planning Board update on this master plan was held in Germantown at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. If you weren't able to be there, you may view the presentation here (pdf), read the staff report here (pdf), and listen to a recording of the meeting by selecting Part 1 and/or Part 2.
December 12, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
The Midcounty Corridor Study Public Workshop was held in Germantown at Seneca Valley High School.
For more info, including background, maps and the alternatives under consideration, go to:
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcountycorridorstudy
December 11, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting to preview the items to be covered at the Planning Board session on December 17, 2007 - capacity testing for transportation and schools, plus urban design and open space concepts. See the December 17 presentation, above.
December 6, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
CCT alignment meeting #2 with Rick Kiegel of MTA.
NOTE: Kiegel advised the attendees that studies of alignment modifications are begining so as to consider alternatives to crossing the DOE site, which is potentially historic. The Gazette article, CCT may get new route by town hub, summarizes the meeting. The discussion will continue in January.
December 4, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
Zoning meeting: Discuss TOMX zones and interim uses. Upcounty Services Center
November 13 , 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting with two items:
- Brief staff presentation on the adopted Growth Policy by Eric Graye, followed by a Q&A about the impact on Germantown East. Read the County Council packet (pdf).
- Presentations by property owners on possible development scenarios. Summary. Map.
October 18, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
Planning Board Roundtable on the Germantown Master Plan
Read the staff report (pdf, 13.5MB) and view the staff presentation (pdf, 3.6MB)
October 10, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
Updating the Germantown Alliance on current Master Plan activities.
October 9, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting on Germantown as the Upcounty Cultural Center. Discussions about the present and future of BlackRock Center for the Arts (presentation by Nancy Petrisko) and the Germantown Library. Meeting notes (pdf, 104KB)
September 19, 2007
Churchill Senior Living: What Do You Like About Germantown? (pdf, 103KB)
September 18, 2007
Mother Seton Parish: Land use scenarios (see presentation below).
Sept 11, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
CAC meeting on Land Use Scenarios. The staff presentation (pdf, 4.2MB) introduces the land use concepts, themes, scenarios and next steps. The feedback notes (pdf, 135KB) updated with reference numbers as requested by the CAC cover the discussion about the presentation by the CAC members and other attendees.
July 26, 2007
Identity Students: What Do You Like About Germantown? (pdf, 154KB)
July 10, 2007
CAC meeting on Economic Development.The DED Overview Presentation (pdf, 2.5MB) compiles data, questions and feedback gained from large and small businesses located in Germantown. Raul Medrano, a Germantown resident and Business Development Specialist with the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, presented the overview to the Germantown CAC.
June 6, 2007
Germantown Business District Focus Group - Growth Policy (pdf, 4.8MB)
June 5, 2007
Housing Types (presentation by CAC member Clark Wagner) (pdf, 16.2MB)
May 31, 2007
Visits to Germantown faith organizations
May 22, 2007
Environmental Features of the Germantown Master Plan Area (pdf, 5.3MB).
April 10 & 11, 2007
ESOL Classes: What Do You Like About Germantown?
March 7, 2007
Community-wide Charrette Results
Community vision statements, desired characteristics, diagrams and recommended actions.
February 13, 2007
CAC Meeting: Status of the Germantown Master Plan, 1989 (pdf, 12.6MB)
A summary of the 1989 Master Plan recommendations and the current status of those recommendations.
January 31, 2007
Germantown Information Night Results
Information on: Land Use, Community Character and Design, Historic Preservation, Transportation and Transit, Environment and Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space, Schools, Affordable Housing, Sustainable Development, and Growth Policies.
January 9, 2007
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
The first meeting of the CAC.
December 14, 2006
Planning Board Selects Citizens Advisory Committee
A list of advisory committee members, their interests and affiliations, and a list of proposed subcommittees. The Staff Report (linked within) briefly describes the area, the issues to be addressed, and the community outreach strategies to be used.
October 11, 18 & 25, 2006
Germantown Alliance, the Upcounty Recreation Advisory Board and the Upcounty Latino Network: The Master Plan Process
June 25-30, 2006
Urban Land Institute Report, Strategies for the Development of the Germantown Business District
A ULI Advisory Services panel responds to questions on how best to assure the growth of employment in Germantown given current market trends.
May 31-June 6, 2006
Citizens Forum on Master Plan
A summary of the forum together with copies of the presentations given.
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
Sue Edwards, Germantown Planner and I-270 Team Leader
Sue.Edwards@mncppc-mc.org
301-495-4518
Date of last update: May 29, 2008
