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Proposed Markham Street project could spur redevelopment in Annandale

January 14, 2014

#businesses, #housing, #land use, #parks, #real estate, #redevelopment, #restaurants

An illustration of the apartment building proposed for Markham Street. The proposed 12-story apartment building project on the site of the bowling alley on Markham Street in Annandale will have 310 units—with a mix of efficiencies and one and two-bedroom units—and a ground-floor restaurant and park. After hearing a presentation from the developers Jan. 14, … Continued

Luxury apartments in the works for Markham Street in Annandale

January 10, 2014

#businesses, #housing, #land use, #real estate, #redevelopment

Markham Street viewed from the AMF Annandale Lanes parking lot, with the Little River Plaza shopping center and The Parliaments in the background. A few more details have emerged on the redevelopment project planned for the site of the bowling alley on Markham Street in central Annandale. Nothing has been finalized, though, and the plans … Continued

The biggest issues in Annandale in 2013 show power of citizen activism

December 31, 2013

#businesses, #land use, #libraries

Looking back on the Annandale blog stories of 2013, two of the biggest long-term issues we covered show the power of citizen activism: the Board of Supervisors agreement to bar Residential Studio Units (RSUs) in low-density single-family neighborhoods and the defeat of a plan to restructure the Fairfax County library system. Five of the top … Continued

Planning Commission endorses use of office building as school

December 5, 2013

#land use, #Planning Commission, #schools, #Seven Corners

The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a proposal from Fairfax County Public Schools Tuesday night to permit a vacant office building at 6245 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners to be used as a school to relieve severe overcrowding at Bailey’s Elementary School. The Fairfax County School Board is holding a public hearing on the plan … Continued

Supervisor Gross presents the highlights of 2013 in Mason District

December 5, 2013

#arts, #entertainment, #Gross, #holidays, #land use

The Tallwood Trio entertains at the Mason District Holiday Town Hall. About 40 people gathered at the Mason District Government Center Dec. 4 for Supervisor Penny Gross’s annual Holiday Town Hall, featuring seasonal music, refreshments, door prizes, and a review of the past year. Among the highlights of 2013, Gross said, was the ongoing effort … Continued

Construction of Rt. 50 mixed-use project could start in summer 2014

December 2, 2013

#housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #shopping, #zoning

Construction on the mixed-use project in Seven Corners between Arlington Boulevard and South Street could start as soon as the third quarter of 2014, said Michael Skena, development associate at the JBG Cos. The project will have up to 188 units. Two other major developments in the Falls Church area will bring about 670 more … Continued

EuroMarket in Seven Corners planning to expand offerings

November 24, 2013

#businesses, #food, #land use, #Seven Corners, #zoning

Ansari Somani, the owner of EuroMarket at the Mobil station on 6318 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners, is seeking a special exception to change the zoning designation from a “mini-mart” to a “full-service food store.” That would allow the store to sell beer and wine. According to Somani, gas is not as profitable as it … Continued

Fairfax County measure would bar RSUs from low-density neighborhoods

November 21, 2013

#Board of Supervisors, #Gross, #housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #zoning

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a motion by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, co-sponsored by Chair Sharon Bulova to eliminate lower-density residential areas from consideration for residential studio units (RSUs). The board matter calls for the Planning Commission to adopt a recommendation by its RSU committee to bar RSUs from areas zoned for lower … Continued

RSU proposal revised: these units would be barred from low-density neighborhoods

November 15, 2013

#code compliance, #community organizations, #Gross, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #property maintenance, #zoning

A full house at the RSU meeting. An amended proposal on residential studio units (RSUs) will be presented to the Fairfax County Planning Commission to bar this type of housing from low-density, single-family neighborhoods. This major change was announced at a packed meeting on RSUs Nov. 14 organized by the Mason District Council of Community … Continued

Fairfax County supervisors consider restrictions on car title lenders

November 1, 2013

#Board of Supervisors, #businesses, #Gross, #land use, #redevelopment, #zoning

LoanMax on Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering taking action to curb car title lending businesses, which are popping up all over Annandale and other areas that need to be revitalized. The BoS unanimously approved a “joint board matter” Oct. 29 proposed by supervisors Jeff McKay (Lee) and Gerry Hyland … Continued

Fairfax County study analyzes traffic problems at Seven Corners

October 25, 2013

#businesses, #land use, #redevelopment, #Seven Corners, #traffic, #transportation

The Seven Corners interchange. Business owners, real estate professionals, and residents of Seven Corners gathered for an early breakfast at Public House No. 7 Oct. 24 to learn about the results of the first phase of the Seven Corners Transportation Study. The meeting was sponsored by the Baileys Crossroads Revitalization Corporation, which received a $2,765 … Continued

Potential for Little River Turnpike widening is factor in future development

October 23, 2013

#businesses, #land use, #redevelopment, #transportation, #zoning

Pinecrest Exxon Plans to replace the Pinecrest Exxon station on Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road with a drive-through TD Bank hit a snag when the county planning staff refused to sign off on the proposal because it conflicts with language in the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan calling for Little River Turnpike to be widened. … Continued

Business breakfasts, community cleanup planned for Seven Corners

October 21, 2013

#business, #land use, #litter, #Seven Corners, #transportation

Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners. UPDATE: The Seven Corners Cleanup has been rescheduled for Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Bailey’s Crossroads Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation (BC7RC) is planning several activities aimed at cleaning up Seven Corners, attracting new investments to the area, and promoting community engagement. BC7RC, formerly known as the Bailey’s Crossroads … Continued

Small strip mall planned for Black Tie Cleaners site on Annandale Road

October 15, 2013

#Falls Church, #land use, #redevelopment, #shopping

Black Tie Cleaners Black Tie Valet Cleaners at 3037 Annandale Road, Falls Church, has closed to make way for a small strip shopping center. There are still some plastic-wrapped clothes hanging inside, and a handwritten note on the door says, “If we are not here and you still haven’t picked up your clothes, TO LATE … Continued

Planning Commission work session addresses residents’ concerns on RSUs

October 3, 2013

#housing, #land use, #Mason District, #Planning Commission, #zoning

New Hope Housing’s newly renovated Mondloch Place in Alexandria is considered a model for RSUs. It provides 24 efficiency apartments to people transitioning out of long-term homelessness. Several members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission indicated the rules for residential studio units (RSUs) should be tightened to protect low-density neighborhoods—a major concern of the Mason … Continued

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