Tag: Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors approves a new building at the Cavalier Club
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a rezoning of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners to permit an additional eight-story apartment building with 238 units. The property, owned by Southern Management, is located on Wilson Boulevard in Mason District between Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. The project … Continued
Chase Bank in Annandale will add a drive-through ATM
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception for a drive-through ATM and deposit box at the Chase Bank at 4250 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The drive-through lane will be located at the rear of the building. The zoning application was submitted by the Laadam Family LLC, which purchased the property on Jan. … Continued
Supervisors approve a childcare center in Lincolnia
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a zoning special exception for a childcare center on Fairland Street, Lincolnia, next to the Braddock Road intersection, to serve up to 50 children. The applicant and property owner, Deyi Awadallah, initially requested that the center accommodate up to 99 children. An existing single-family house … Continued
Speed reduction pilot in the works for Mason District roads
The Board of Supervisors on June 9 greenlighted an ordinance to reduce speed limits on certain roads in each magisterial district from 25 to 20 miles per hour. Fairfax County will launch a pilot study to test the concept in the Mason, Providence, and Dranesville Districts. The Fairfax Department of Transportation is considering the following … Continued
Supervisors approve expansion of the St. James Academy
The Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a zoning special exception to allow a major expansion of the private school for elite student athletes at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The St. James Performance Academy offers an online college preparatory educational program on-site starting with grade 5, along with athletic training, coaching, … Continued
McKay condemned for calling a school board member a ‘bimbo’
Members of the General Assembly, the Fairfax County School Board, and the teachers union condemned Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay’s use of a sexist and derogatory slur to criticize a school board member. McKay referred to Melanie Meren, who represents the Hunter Mill District, as a “bimbo,” after she called the Board … Continued
Supervisors approve Cavalier Club expansion
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on May 5 greenlighted a major expansion of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners. The supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan to allow an additional 300 residential units on the property for a total of 520, plus 20,000 square feet of retail. The property owner, … Continued
Supervisors pass a budget for FY 2027
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 28 marked up a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that includes a slight reduction in the property tax rate and restores some of the funding cuts that had been proposed in the advertised budget. The board set the tax rate at $1.12 per $100 of assessed value, which … Continued
Board approves land sale for a data center
Despite strong opposition from community members, the Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved a controversial sale of county land to a data center developer. The board agreed to sell 41.7 acres at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly to the Starwood Capital Group for $166.8 million. The county entered into an agreement with Starwood Capital Group last June … Continued
Environmental groups protest sale of county land for a data center
Representatives of five environmental groups are urging the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to provide more information before proceeding with the sale of county land to a data center developer. The board is holding a hearing on March 17 on the sale of 41.7 acres at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly to the Starwood Capital … Continued
BoS approves loan for Coralain Gardens renovation
The Board of Supervisors has authorized the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) to loan up to $2 million to support the renovation of the Coralain Gardens Apartments in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Coralain Gardens, located at 7435 Arlington Blvd., is considered affordable to households with incomes 50-60 percent of the … Continued
HOA leaders propose data center land swap
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering selling county-owned land in Chantilly to a private developer for a data center. The property, located at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd., is in an industrial area near Dulles Airport and other data centers. The proposed agreement would allow the county to sell approximately 41.7 acres of the 128-acre … Continued
Supervisors approve Phillips Programs expansion
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 approved a project to expand the Phillips Programs, a nonprofit that operates a private school in Annandale for students with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities. The board approved a rezoning application to facilitate the construction of a greenhouse with an attached kitchen and an additional … Continued
Feedback sought on a Unified Sanitation District
A proposal under consideration last year to consolidate waste collections across Fairfax County was met with intense opposition, particularly from HOA leaders and small trash haulers. In response, the Board of Supervisors in August deferred action on a proposal for Unified Sanitation Districts (USDs) to evaluate alternative options. The USD concept has now resurfaced, and … Continued
2025: The year in review
JANUARY Annandale residents express their views on renaming Little River TurnpikeSome residents speak out against giving Little River Turnpike an honorary name in recognition of the Korean community. Leasing underway at Alta Nova apartmentsTenants begin moving into a new apartment complex on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. Shop owners facing displacement seek rent reliefSmall businesses … Continued