Tag: zoning

New Braddock supervisor outlines priorities
James Walkinshaw speaks at a Braddock District Council meeting. A top priority for James Walkinshaw, the newly installed Braddock representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is getting the state government to contribute more money to the county. As chair of the board’s Legislative Committee, Walkinshaw told the Braddock District Council (BDC) Jan. 8, … Continued

Virginia delegate wants to allow denser housing on single-family lots
Stanley Martin, a homebuilder active in Northern Virginia, offers multi-generational homes, like this one, with a private living space inside – with its own entrance, kitchenette, family room, bedroom, and one-car garage. The concept is being marketed to families who want a separate apartment in their home for an elderly parent. [Stanley Martin] The lack … Continued

New preschool planned for Annandale church
A new preschool is planned for Hope Lutheran Church on Ravensworth Road in Annandale. The church had hosted the Hope Montessori School, a preschool, for nearly 50 years but it closed in July when enrollment dropped to fewer than 20 students, says Stanley Moore, property chair for Hope Lutheran. The church now plans to lease … Continued

Chick-fil-A proposal moving forward
The proposed layout for a Chick-fil-A restaurant on the site of a former antique center on Little River Turnpike. The Speedway gas station is on the right. The Mason District Land Use Committee on Nov. 25 endorsed a proposal for a Chick-fil-A drive-through restaurant at 7120 Little River Turnpike but expressed “strong concerns” about an … Continued

Residents complain about assisted living/group home planned for Trammell Road
The building under construction at 7816 Trammell Road. Residents of Lafayette Village upset about an assisted living/group home under construction in their neighborhood got a chance to air their concerns directly to the developer, Allen Wong, at the community’s HOA board meeting Nov. 21. Wong, the owner of a property at 7816 Trammell Road in … Continued

Neighbors demand hearing on Annandale home under construction for the elderly
7816 Trammell Road Residents of Lafayette Village and nearby neighborhoods in Annandale are concerned that a residence for the elderly under construction at 7816 Trammell Road failed to go through the proper approval process. Donna Jacobson, the president of the Lafayette Village Community Association, believes the project should be subject to a special exception zoning … Continued

Townhouses proposed for Annandale
Two boarded-up houses on McWhorter Street on land proposed for development. Christopher Land LLC is proposing to build 41 townhouses on a 3.8-acre site on McWhorter Place in Annandale. The site consists of nine separate properties on both sides of McWhorter near Markham Street that Christopher Land would need to purchase and consolidate. Some of … Continued

County officials are prioritizing development over community involvement
The huge Reston Crossing development was approved by the Board of Supervisors in June. The following piece by Terry Maynard was originally published in the Reston 20/20 blog July 30. While this piece focuses on Reston, it describes ongoing efforts by Fairfax County officials to facilitate redevelopment countywide by minimizing community involvement. We believe residents of … Continued

Temple proposed for house on Gallows Road
A temple is proposed for this property at the corner of Gallows Road and Trammell Road. The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals is considering an application for the operation of a Buddhist temple in a single-family house at 3528 Gallows Road in Annandale. The application was submitted by Van Duc Tu. Places of worship … Continued

Zoning amendment would allow front-yard gardens
A front-yard garden in Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering a zoning change to allow homeowners to have gardens in their front yards. Currently, gardens are only permitted in side and rear yards on lots less than 36,000 square feet. The proposal would allow gardens that are no more than 100 square … Continued

McKay accused of using position as supervisor to benefit from a land deal
Jeff McKay speaks at his campaign kickoff event in January. With just a few weeks until the June 11 Democratic primary, Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who’s considered the frontrunner in the race for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has become embroiled in a controversy over allegations that he benefited from … Continued

Zoning board to rule on a Buddhist temple operating in an Annandale house
4901 Ravensworth Road The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals will take up an application involving the use of a single-family home in Annandale for religious purposes. The applicant, Tuan Viet Chau/Phuoc Thanh Buddhist Association, purchased the property, on 4901 Ravensworth Road, in October 2016 and is using it as a Buddhist temple. The property … Continued

Temple honors the Goddess of Heaven
The Goddess of Heaven. The small Goddess of Heaven Temple on Magnolia Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads, approved by the Fairfax Board of Zoning Appeals last month, has a very long history. Unlike many Buddhist places of worship, this temple has no statues of Buddha. Instead, it’s dedicated to Matsu, the Chinese patron goddess who is … Continued

Christopher Land proposal for 55+ community deferred indefinitely by Planning Commission
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

Is Chick-fil-A a good fit for central Annandale?
The Chick-fil-A on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners doesn’t have a drive-through. The proposed Chick-fil-A for central Annandale would have dual drive-through lanes and outdoor seating, according to the zoning special exception application submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning by Sheri Akin of McGuire Woods, the agent for the company. The … Continued