Kentlands Colonnade condo residents not happy about proposed new building

Residents of the Kentlands Colonnade condominiums have sent a batch of emails and letters to Gaithersburg's Mayor and Council in opposition to a proposed 360-unit residential building on land next to their property. Their concerns are many, including fire department emergency access, and the ability of the new developer to utilize the Colonnade's private road, which owners pay to maintain.

Eight stories is also considered too high by many of the residents, who say it is out of character with the low-rise Kentlands. Other concerns include dirt, dust, traffic on Arch Place and Great Seneca Highway, school capacity, garage obstruction of skyline views, and the fact that residents were told the property would be used for a 4-story office building, when most purchased their units years ago.

Kimberly O'Halloran-Perez, speaking for the law firm that represents the Colonnade Community Association, has suggested that the City of Gaithersburg assume ownership of Arch Place, should the proposed development move forward.

The Mayor and Council will receive the correspondence at their worksession tonight at 7:30 PM at City Hall.