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Developers and real‑estate interests urge flexibility, higher density and parking options in Great Seneca plan

Montgomery County Council (public hearing) · June 12, 2024
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Summary

Developers and property owners told the council they broadly support the Great Seneca Plan’s goals for life‑sciences growth but asked for zoning flexibility, allowance for ancillary uses and relief from strict structured‑parking requirements; several asked for narrower road widths and higher base FAR on opportunity sites.

Multiple developers and property owners testified in favor of the Great Seneca Master Plan’s goals but pressed the council for changes to ensure the plan is implementable and financially viable.

Eric Fisher, managing director at Trammell Crow Company, said his company supports the master plan but urged flexibility to meet rapidly evolving biotech tenant needs. “Only in this way will the master plan be adequately positioned to accommodate the needs of prospective employers in the LSC,” he said, arguing for permitting ancillary uses such as office, warehousing or interim surface parking and for swifter…

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