Gaithersburg planning commission approves final architecture for Stevenson Metro Grove townhomes, condos and clubhouse

The Gaithersburg Planning Commission on June 18 approved an amendment to the final site plan for Stevenson Metro Grove that clears final architecture for townhouses, 2-over-2 stacked condominiums and a community clubhouse, the city’s planning staff and applicants said.

The commission granted AFP-10072-2025, an amendment to the previously approved final site plan, by voice vote after staff recommended approval subject to a single condition: prior to plan certification the applicant must revise elevations to address minor plan comments to be reviewed and approved by planning staff.

The amendment covers design details across the development’s residential building types and the clubhouse. Sam Colvin, planning staff, read the recommendation into the record: “Staff recommends the planning commission, based on the exhibits submitted, the applicant’s testimony, the staff report findings and recommendation, grant AFP-10072-2025, amendment to final site plan approval, finding it in conformance with section 24-12.6(e) and 24-12.6(g) of the city’s zoning ordinance with 1 condition of approval.” The condition requires the applicant to correct minor labeling and elevation issues before plan…