Gaithersburg

Four Buildings Containing 380 Residential Units Proposed for Nike Missile Launch Site in Gaithersburg

Muddy Branch Investments, LLC, has submitted Sketch Plan application SK-9497-2023, proposing to construct 380 multifamily residential units in four buildings up to five stories in height, all located on approximately 14 acres at the former Nike Missile site at 770 Muddy Branch Rd, which was sold last year for over $12 million. The sketch plan includes surface parking, open space, pedestrian connections, and amenities for the multifamily units.  The sole vehicular access to the proposed development will be along a private street coming off Muddy Branch Road.

The subject property is located west of Muddy Branch Road, north of the Lakelands Ridge community and the Muddy Branch Square shopping center, east of the Lakelands Ridge community and Great Seneca Highway, and south of the Timberbrook community, Lakelands Ridge conservation area, and City-owned land.

A Joint Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall (virtual participation will also be available).  Any questions or comments on the application should be directed to the Planning Department at [email protected] or 301-258-6330.