Board ratifies Frederick downtown plan after developer questions, 4-0

Mar 18, 2026

Trustees ratified the Planning Commission's downtown plan (Planning Commission adopted 5-0). Planning manager Ali Lommel described the vision, and Silverstone Development raised concerns about commercial viability, multifamily costs and whether the plan is guideline or binding.

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The Board of Trustees ratified the Planning Commission's approval of the Town of Frederick downtown plan by voice vote, 4-0. Staff presented the plan as a supplemental, visionary document to the town's 2024 comprehensive plan and recommended ratification after a multi-year outreach process.

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