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Tag: Planning Commission

Planning Commission recommends zoning changes for data centers

#data centers, #land use, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on June 6 recommended approval of a more restrictive zoning ordinance on data centers. Commissioners approved several amendments that address some of the concerns raised by residents and environmental groups at a five-hour hearing the previous evening. About 50 people testified at the hearing, including residents of Bren Mar Park … Continued

Alis Wang appointed to Planning Commission

#land use, #Planning Commission
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Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has appointed Alis Wang to the Fairfax County Planning Commission. “Alis is no stranger to our community and really understands the nuances surrounding land use development and planning,” Jimenez said. “She has a tremendous resume and I’m thrilled that she’s lending her expertise to the Planning Commission.” Wang succeeds Daren Shumate … Continued

Planning Commission endorses plan to increase density in Bailey’s Crossroads

#Baileys Crossroads, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Oct. 25 recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate a mixed-use redevelopment project on the Food Star site in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the plan amendment on Nov. 21. The plan amendment would allow for increased density – with … Continued

Planning Commission endorses zoning special exception for vacant buildings

#land use, #office building, #Planning Commission, #Springfield
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Sept. 14 recommended approval of a zoning special exception to allow additional uses for a property containing two vacant office buildings in the Springfield area of Mason District. The 16.5-acre site at 6800 Versar Center is located between the beltway and the Virginia Railway Express and adjacent to the … Continued

Planning Commission amends and recommends approval of Parking Reimagined

#land use, #parking, #Planning Commission
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Sept. 13 recommended approval of Parking Reimagined after passing several amendments to address some of the concerns raised by residents. The Board of Supervisors will make the final decision on Parking Reimagined. The board scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 26. Parking Reimagined revises the county’s zoning ordinance to … Continued

Planning Commission defers action on Parking Reimagined

#land use, #parking, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on July 26 deferred action on Parking Reimagined, the controversial zoning ordinance amendment that would cut minimum parking requirements for new developments. More than 60 people spoke at the public hearing, which didn’t end until about 1:30 a.m. At the Planning Commission’s Sept. 13 meeting, there will be another public … Continued

Parking reduction plan advances

#parking, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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Fairfax County is preparing to make major changes to the zoning ordinance to greatly cut back the requirements for parking at new developments. At a Planning Commission work session on June 22, county zoning staff briefed the commissioners on the complex Parking Reimagined proposal that reduces the number of parking spaces for multifamily housing, office … Continued

Supervisor candidate Jimenez: missing in action on the Planning Commission

#Board of Supervisors, #elections, #Jimenez, #Mason District, #Planning Commission
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Mason District supervisor candidate Andres Jimenez is a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, yet he attended far fewer meetings than any other commissioner and rarely speaks when he does show up. That’s the conclusion of a report by Mason District residents George Waters, Larry Golfer, and Carole Bausell. They conducted a comprehensive analysis … Continued

Planning Commission recommends approval of zMod despite widespread opposition

#data centers, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on May 3 voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve an overhaul of the county’s zoning ordinance known as zMod. The Planning Commission also agreed to have its Land Use Process Review Committee look at some of the issues raised by residents during the public hearing, with the … Continued

Planning Commission rejects development proposal for Little River Turnpike

#Comprehensive Plan, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission rejected a site-specific plan amendment nomination for a mixed-use development on Little River Turnpike, but agreed to proceed with four others. The Planning Commission reviewed five redevelopment proposals at a workshop on March 9 to determine whether they should be added to the planning staff’s Comprehensive Plan work program for … Continued

Planning Commission recommends one-to-one replacement of affordable housing

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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Feb. 15 passed a motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors strengthen the county’s policy on preserving affordable housing.   As developed by county staff, a new objective would be added “to provide affordable multifamily rental housing incentives for preservation, including density.” The goal is “no net loss of … Continued