Planning Commission endorses senior housing project in Seven Corners

The Fairfax County Planning Commission is recommending approval of a rezoning application to permit an apartment building on the grounds of First Christian Church on Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners.

Wesley Housing Development Corp. plans to build a four-story 113-unit apartment building for low-income seniors. The Culmore Clinic, currently housed in the church would be relocated to the first floor of the new building.

The building would sit at a higher elevation overlooking homes that already experience severe flooding during storms.

At the Planning Commission’s request, Wesley Housing agreed to strengthen the stormwater control system proposed for the property.

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During the Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 8, civil engineer Aaron Vinson, representing Wesley Housing, said major changes will be made to the four outfalls on the property to direct stormwater away from the Ravenwood Park neighborhood.

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the rezoning proposal on Feb. 21.