Location

The Lakeforest Site is comprised of 8 separate parcels. The Mall itself is addressed at 701 Russell Ave.

Proposal

The Applicant has submitted Final Site Plan Applications SP-10031-2025  and SP-10084-2025 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Lakeforest Project. Phase 1 includes storm drain infrastructure and the reshaping of one of the stormwater management ponds. Phase 2 includes the construction of Street One, Street Two and Lakeforest Blvd. The Applicant has also submitted Final Site Plan Application SP-10278-2026 seeking confirmation that the 4-story stacked gap units, 4-story back-to-back gap units and 3-story duplex gap units meet the definition of gap housing under the Lakeforest Master Plan.  

• Plans for Phase 1
• Plans for Phase 2

Status

The plans for Phase 1 and 2 are under review and a public hearing has not been scheduled. Final Site Plan application SP-10278-2026 has been scheduled to go to the Planning Commission on February 4 in the Council Chambers at 16 South Summit Avenue. Comments on the applications may either be mailed to 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg md, 20877 or emailed to planning@gaithersburgmd.gov.