March 19, 2026
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Tag: Planning Commission

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

#housing, #Planning Commission
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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

Gas station plans to replace repair shop with a convenience store

#cars, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #retail
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider an application Sept. 14 to transform the vehicle repair facility at the Ravensworth Shell gas station into a convenience store. The Shell station is located at the Ravensworth Shopping Center on the corner of Braddock Road and Port Royal Road in Annandale. The applicant, Capital Services … Continued

Planning Commission endorses supportive housing facility in Seven Corners

#homeless, #housing, #Planning Commission, #Seven Corners
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on July 27 endorsed a proposal to replace the Patrick Henry emergency family shelter in Seven Corners with a new building providing permanent supportive housing. The new four-story facility, called Patrick Henry Place, will have 16 units. Construction is expected to start in spring 2023. It should be ready for … Continued

Planning Commission endorses Justice HS expansion with limited parking

#Justice High School, #land use, #parking, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission on July 20 endorsed a rezoning application to permit the construction of a badly needed addition at Justice High School. The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposal on Aug. 2. The major issue for the project is the need to reduce the county’s parking requirement in order to fit … Continued