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Design Review Commission

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Purpose
The Commission reviews various design-related matters, including architectural design and materials, signage, landscaping, exterior lighting, satellite dishes, fences and other projects for multi-family residential, institutional and commercial properties that have an influence on the appearance of the City. Commissioners must be recognized practitioners in any of the following fields – architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning and retail business.

Meetings
The regular meeting takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Germantown City Hall, 1930 S. Germantown Road.

The Subcommittee work session takes place the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Klein Room of the Economic and Community Development Building, 1920 South Germantown Road.

Members
The Commission consists of nine voting members, including Chairman Paul Bruns, Vice Chairman Christopher Schmidt, Secretary Brian White, Laura Meanwell, David Nischwitz, Kenneth Schweighofer, Heather Lewis, Brian Carney and Alderman Sherrie Hicks. Also present are Assistant City Attorney Robert McLean, and ECD Staff Liaisons Sarah Goralewski, Lillian Haddock, Sheila Pounder and Cameron Ross.  

Contact
For more information, contact Lillian Haddock, Planner, at LHaddock@Germantown-TN.gov, or (091-751-5643, or Sarah Goralewski, Planning Division Manager, at SGoralewski@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 757-7295.

Western Gateway Public Design Charette

On February 25, the City of Germantown will publicly kick-off the development of the Poplar Avenue Small Area Plan. This multi-faceted planning effort is intended to guide growth and development along the city’s western gateway corridor for the next 20 years. The City invites area businesses, residents, property owners and interested community groups to actively participate in this exciting process.

Public Planning and Design Charrette
The design team will work on-site creating the plan and invite the community to offer continual input and monitor the work-in-progress. Members of the community and all those interested in the future of Germantown are invited to stop-by the design studio throughout the week. The design team will be working on-site and will be available to meet with residents, answer questions, and further refine ideas.
Tuesday, February 26 through Thursday, February 28
Location: The Great Hall and Conference Center

Wednesday, February 27
9 a.m. Form-Based Code Strategies
10:30 a.m. Neighborhood Associations
1 p.m. Open Design Studio
5:30 p.m. Daily Pin-Up Session

Thursday, February 28
9a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Design Studio

Closing Presentation
The design team will present its set of preliminary recommendations for guiding growth, development and redevelopment over the next twenty years.
Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Center
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