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Planning commission approves AstraZeneca renovation at 200 Orchard Ridge Drive with landscaping condition

Gaithersburg Planning Commission · November 6, 2025
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The Gaithersburg Planning Commission voted Nov. 5 to approve an amendment to the final site plan allowing three additions totaling 7,988 square feet at AstraZeneca's 200 Orchard Ridge Drive campus, with a condition that outstanding landscape comments from Planning and Public Works be satisfied before final signatures.

The Gaithersburg Planning Commission on Nov. 5 approved an amendment to the final site plan that allows AstraZeneca to add three building additions totaling 7,988 square feet at 200 Orchard Ridge Drive, part of the company's Gaithersburg campus. Planning staff recommended approval, finding the application in compliance with city code sections 24-12.6(e) and 24-12.6(g), provided the applicant resolves outstanding landscape comments from the Departments of Planning and Public Works prior to final signature.

Hannah Williams, applicant representative for AstraZeneca, told the commission the project responds to occupant needs in the company's oncology commercial branding team and will provide more amenity and collaborative space. Dana Verbosch, design director with Gensler, said…

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