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.  

Design Review Commission Subcommittee Meeting

Attention: Although the Agenda Packet Link may be available, the access to those Agenda Items will not be available until after 5 pm on the Friday prior to the meeting.


Agenda Packet


Notice Regarding Electronic Meetings

All local governing bodies in the State of Tennessee have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Germantown is no exception.  In an effort to carry out its governance and operational responsibilities lawfully, and effectively, while also considering the protection of public health, safety and welfare, the Germantown City Administration has taken steps to conduct Board of Mayor and Aldermen and other public meetings electronically.  These actions were taken in response to Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order No. 71, an order extending Executive Order Nos. 16, 34, 51, 60, and 65 which suspended the requirements of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act to the extent necessary to allow governing bodies subject to the act to meet and conduct essential business by electronic means.

 

The public will have access to the Design Review Commission Subcommittee meeting via real-time live audio.  For real-time live audio access, please call 1-701-801-6027.

 

The public will be able to view the video recording of the Design Review Commission Subcommittee virtual meeting within 48 hours of the meeting. To view the recording click https://www.germantown-tn.gov/government/city-boards-commissions/watch-live-or-archived-meetings .These measures are temporary, and are due to expire on February 27, 2021 unless further action is taken by Governor Lee.

 

The City complies with the American Disabilities Act. Should you need accommodations, call 757-7288 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting.

 

The scheduled ending time for the meeting is an estimated time.

 

 The City of Germantown and the Design Review Commission encourage active participation and engagement with governing by making available public commenting for each item as part of the meeting agenda. Please send your submittals, 500 words or less, to DRCPH@germantown-tn.gov and must include your name, address and phone number. In the subject line, please write the agenda item number and project name (eg. 5A - Forest Hill Grill). All emails submitted by the scheduled meeting date, no later than 12 pm, will be delivered to the Board prior to the 6 pm Board Meeting.


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