December 24, 2024
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Tag: Planning Commission

Concerns raised about dropping public hearing requirement for accessory dwelling units

#Annandale, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #Planning Commission, #zoning
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An accessory dwelling unit over a garage in Kentlands, Md. [Montgomery County Planning Department] Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission raised some serious objections to a zoning proposal that would make it easier for homeowners to have “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs) in residential neighborhoods.  The issue was presented by zoning staff at a meeting … Continued

Development proposals submitted to county

#Annandale, #churches, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #zoning

First Christian Church wants to make better use of its underutilized property. Six development proposals were submitted to the Fairfax County Planning and Development Department for projects in Mason District as part of the South County Site-Specific Plan Amendment process. These nominations were among the 22 accepted by the planning department for the Mason, Mount … Continued

Chick-fil-A is coming to Rt. 236, but what about the vision for Annandale?

#Annandale, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #restaurants, #revitalization
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Chick-fil-A’s design for a proposed restaurant in Annandale. During a Planning Commission discussion July 8 on the proposal for a Chik-fil-A restaurant, at-large commissioner James Hart raised concerns that a stand-alone fast-food restaurant on Little River Turnpike does not meet the vision spelled out in the Annandale Comprehensive Plan. The commission easily endorsed the project … Continued

Planning Commission endorses Merrifield Suburban Study – with a few key changes

#Inova, #land use, #Merrifield, #Planning Commission, #transportation

A proposed comprehensive plan amendment would greatly expand the Inova Center for Public Health. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan for the Merrifield Suburban Center Sept. 19 that would facilitate redevelopment at the Inova Center for Personal Health (ICPH) and  Fairview Park. The amendment goes to the … Continued

Planning Commission defers decision on Merrifield development

#housing, #Inova, #land use, #Merrifield, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #revitalization

Merrifield Suburban Center Task Force Chair Charlie Hall speaks at the Planning Commission hearing. After a lengthy hearing on a proposed plan amendment to allow extensive development at the Inova site on Gallows Road and at Fairview Park, the Fairfax County Planning Commission deferred a decision to Sept. 19. The proposal, agreed to by county … Continued

Planning Commission to consider development at Inova and Fairview Park

#health, #Inova, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #transportation
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A concept for new development at the Inova Center for Personalized Health. Gallows Road is at the bottom.  Inova’s plans for the Gallows Road property include a massive amount of development along with improvements to Gallows Road the preservation of some open space to make the project more acceptable to the community. That concept was … Continued

Planning Commission approves Lincolnia plan

#housing, #land use, #Lincolnia, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #revitalization
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The Morningside Apartments, an affordable community in Lincolnia. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment July 10 that sets a framework for the future development of a town center in Lincolnia. The Planning Commission held a hearing on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study last week but delayed a final … Continued

Planning Commission defers decision on Lincolnia

#land use, #Lincolnia, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #retail, #transportation
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The Plaza at Landmark on Little River Turnpike. Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission expressed some concerns about the final report on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study, which was presented at a hearing June 26. Specifically, commissioners said the plan should have stronger language on affordable housing and questioned why the … Continued

Planning Commission endorses huge senior housing project on Braddock Road

#Braddock District, #housing, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #seniors

An illustration of the entrance of one of the Erickson buildings planned for Braddock Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on June 26 recommended approval of a massive senior housing development to be built by Erickson Living on Braddock Road on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center. The Board of Supervisors hearing on the … Continued

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

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

Hedgehogs move closer to pet status

#animals, #pets, #Planning Commission
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Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a motion recommending a change in the zoning ordinance to allow hedgehogs, chinchillas, and hermit crabs to be considered “commonly accepted pets.” That means those animals could be kept as pets without the need of a special permit. The Board of Supervisors will consider the zoning amendment … Continued

Planning Commission to consider redevelopment on training center property

#Braddock District, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #seniors

The NVTC site. The Fairfax County Planning Commission is holding a hearing on Oct. 18 to consider an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan that would facilitate redevelopment on the 91-acre site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center and state police facility. The 91-acre property is at 9901 Braddock Road in Fairfax. The NVTC … Continued

Planning committee approves adult daycare center in Annandale church

#aging, #churches, #land use, #Planning Commission, #seniors, #zoning

Calvary Church on Little River Turnpike. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a special exception zoning application Sept. 13 to allow the Calvary Church of the Nazarene to open an adult daycare center. The church is at 8220 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, next to the Camelot and Mill Creek neighborhoods. There was virtually no discussion, … Continued