March 19, 2026
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Tag: Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves Lincolnia plan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Vulcan’s expansion proposal goes forward – without asphalt plant

#industry, #land use, #Planning Commission
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The Vulcan plant is in an industrial area near Interstate 395, the beltway, and Edsall Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission passed motions June 14 calling for the Board of Supervisors approve rezoning and special exception applications from Vulcan Materials that would allow the company to reconfigure and expand its concrete batching plant on Industrial … Continued

Oakwood School expansion approved by Planning Commission

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Oakwood School Oakwood School’s plans for a major expansion of its facilities on Braddock Road in Mason District moved a step closer to reality. The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve applications for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and zoning special exception for the project April 26. The Board of Supervisors … Continued

Planning Commission approves redevelopment project for Graham Park Plaza

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Graham Park Plaza. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on April 5 voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for a mixed-use development in Graham Park Plaza. [UPDATE: The BoS approved the proposal April 10.] Federal Realty, the owner of the property, wants to build a four-story multifamily building with 210 apartments … Continued