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Purpose
The Planning Commission reviews plans for residential and commercial projects, as well as zoning changes, for the purpose of guiding a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City. The commission also develops ordinances on planning and development matters as directed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Meetings
The regular meeting takes place the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Germantown City Hall, 1930 South Germantown Road.

The pre-application Sketch Plan Committee takes place the third 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 is composed of nine members, including Chairman Dike Bacon, Vice Chairman Tony Salvaggio, Secretary Jennifer Sisson, Steven Levy, Robert Sloan, Jim Jacobs, David Clark, Alderman Jon McCreery and Mayor Mike Palazzolo. All are voting members. Also present are Assistant City Attorney Josh Whitehead and ECD Staff Liaisons Sarah Goralewski, Lillian Haddock, Sheila Pounder, and Cameron Ross, as well as staff representatives from the city's Engineering Department and Fire Marshal's Office. 

Contact
For more information, contact Sarah Goralewski, Planning Division Manager, at SGoralewski@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 757-7281.  

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

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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