November 26, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: land use

Christopher Land proposal for 55+ community deferred indefinitely by Planning Commission

#housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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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?

#businesses, #land use, #redevelopment, #restaurants, #revitalization, #zoning
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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

Planning Commission delays decision on Gallows Road development

#aging, #community organizations, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #seniors
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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

2018: The year in review

#land use, #redevelopment, #restaurants
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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

#Braddock District, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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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

#industry, #land use, #revitalization, #zoning

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

Inova development would worsen Gallows Road traffic

#Inova, #land use, #Merrifield, #Providence District, #redevelopment
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A Providence District task force considers major development proposals.  Traffic is already horrible on Gallows Road and will become much worse if there’s a lot of new development on the Inova campus on the site of the former ExxonMobil headquarters. That’s the consensus of members of the Merrifield Suburban Center Study Task Force who shared … Continued

Committee to rule on whether a home can be built in a flood zone in Annandale

#environment, #land use, #real estate, #streams
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4104 Woodlark Drive. Fairfax County officials are considering a proposal to build a home in Annandale on a property subject to flooding. The project, at 4104 Woodlark Drive, would disturb more than 2,500 square feet of a resource protection area (RPA), so it’s up to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee (ERC) to decide … Continued

Land use committee rejects 55+ housing project on Gallows Road

#housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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Neighbors say high-density development would be incompatible with the surrounding area.   The Mason District Land Use Committee voted Nov. 27 to not recommend approval of Woodburn Manor, a 72-unit 55+ housing development proposed for Gallows Road between Libeau Lane and the Raintree condominium. The dozens of opponents of the proposal who packed the MDLUC meeting … Continued

Every bit of unused land doesn’t need to be developed: Conservation Trust offers an alternative

#community organizations, #environment, #land use, #nature, #redevelopment
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By Alan Rowsome, executive director of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.  As residents of Northern Virginia, we’re witnessing our communities develop rapidly with an influx of new businesses that are soon to call this region home. There are many positives to living and working in such a thriving area, but it is also crucial that … Continued

Neighbors launch letter-writing campaign against Gallows Road development

#housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #zoning
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Dozens of people turn out for meeting on a high-density development in their community.  Residents of Holmes Run Acres, Windy Ridge, Lafayette Village, and Raintree are urging county leaders to reject plans for a 55+ housing development on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School. About 40 neighbors gathered at the school Nov. 8 for … Continued