Planning Commission

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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.  

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