Tag: land use
Community offers input on Halifax proposal
The Halifax office buildings. Lincolnia residents who came to a community meeting March 20 about a project to transform the aging Halifax office buildings into apartments came away with a clearer understanding of what the project is all about – and the lengthy process ahead before it can be approved. Like all suburban office buildings … Continued
Zoning board to rule on a Buddhist temple operating in an Annandale house
4901 Ravensworth Road The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals will take up an application involving the use of a single-family home in Annandale for religious purposes. The applicant, Tuan Viet Chau/Phuoc Thanh Buddhist Association, purchased the property, on 4901 Ravensworth Road, in October 2016 and is using it as a Buddhist temple. The property … Continued
Framework for Landmark redevelopment takes shape
A concept plan for improving Duke Street. The City of Alexandria’s plan for the former site of Landmark Mall is taking shape, as an advisory group reached a tentative agreement on a set of recommendations Feb. 27 on such issues as transportation, open space, access, and infrastructure within the site that the Howard Hughes Corp. … Continued
Dental offices under construction on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia
A new building planned for dental offices is going up at 4800 Cherokee Avenue at the corner of Little River Turnpike, next to McEvoy Insurance & Financial Services. This is what used to be at 4800 Cherokee Ave. [Google Maps] The building replaces a single-family house that was used for commercial purposes, including a fortune … Continued
New Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project would have less of an impact on property owners
Some homeowners along Sleepy Hollow Road still have signs protesting the proposed sidewalk project. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has revised its plans for the Sleepy Hollow Road sidewalk project for the third time. “This iteration impacts property owners significantly less” than the previous proposal, says project manager, Mark VanZandt. The new plan reduces … Continued
Temple honors the Goddess of Heaven
The Goddess of Heaven. The small Goddess of Heaven Temple on Magnolia Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads, approved by the Fairfax Board of Zoning Appeals last month, has a very long history. Unlike many Buddhist places of worship, this temple has no statues of Buddha. Instead, it’s dedicated to Matsu, the Chinese patron goddess who is … Continued
Interim park to open in Bailey’s Crossroads in June
The site design for a temporary park in Bailey’s Crossroads next to Radley Acura. Columbia Pike is at the top of the image. [OCR] Construction of phase 1 of Crossroads Interim Park in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to start in late March or early April, and the park would open to the public in June. … Continued
Christopher Land proposal for 55+ community deferred indefinitely by Planning Commission
The site of a proposed independent living community along Gallows Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Feb. 13 deferred indefinitely a decision on Christopher Land LLC’s application for a zoning special exception to allow a 72-unit housing development targeted to the 55+ population on Gallows Road. That’s a huge victory for nearby residents who … Continued
Is Chick-fil-A a good fit for central Annandale?
The Chick-fil-A on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners doesn’t have a drive-through. The proposed Chick-fil-A for central Annandale would have dual drive-through lanes and outdoor seating, according to the zoning special exception application submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning by Sheri Akin of McGuire Woods, the agent for the company. The … Continued
Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant proposed for Annandale
The possible site of a future Chick-fil-A. A Chick-fil-A fast-food chicken restaurant has been proposed for 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, on the site of the now-closed Antiques & Art Emporium. The several small businesses that had leased space in the antiques center had to vacate the building in 2017 after the landlord stopped maintaining … Continued
Planning Commission delays decision on Gallows Road development
The site proposed for Woodburn Manor, as seen from Libeau Lane. The Fairfax County Planning Commission delayed a decision until Jan. 30 on an application for a special exception from Christopher Land to develop a large age-restricted community on Gallows Road. The proposed Woodburn Manor project would consist of 72 housing units, including 12 single-family … Continued
Board of Zoning Appeals will consider whether a house can be used as a temple
The Goddess of Heaven Temple. [DPZ] This story has been updated. Scroll to the end. The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to consider at its Jan. 9 meeting whether the Goddess of Heaven Temple, a Buddhist place of worship, should be allowed to remain in a converted residential structure at 3309 Magnolia … Continued
2018: The year in review
The story about Kmart closing got the most hits this year. Here’s a look back at some of the stories we published in 2018: January Justice High School students select Wolves as the school mascot. Kruger’s Antiques Plus on Little River Turnpike, an Annandale institution for 39 years, is forced to close. The Jefferson Fire … Continued
Erickson Living proposes 1,225-unit senior community on Braddock Road
A site plan for the Erickson Living senior housing development. Braddock road is along the top edge. The affordable housing building is on the upper left-hand corner, and the recreation building is on the right. More details emerged at a community meeting company Dec. 17 on the huge senior housing project proposed by Erickson Living … Continued
New zoning rules encourage small-scale manufacturing in commercial buildings
Vegan desserts made by GreenBerries, an example of a small-scale production company cited by Fairfax County as an appropriate use for an underutilized commercial property. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted new zoning rules earlier this month that make it easier for entrepreneurs to launch small-scale manufacturing companies. The new rules encourage clean, quiet … Continued