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03/24/2020

Community Development & Planning Information Pertaining to COVID-19 | City of Fairfax, VA

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City Hall is currently operating in a limited access capacity, so all visitors to the building are required to make an appointment.  General information on accessing City Hall can be found here.  Additional City of Fairfax information on COVID-19 can be found here.

03/20/2020

Community Development & Planning Information Pertaining to COVID-19 | City of Fairfax, VA

**INFORMATION FOR CITY OF FAIRFAX BUSINESSES**

In response to the challenges our local business community is facing with impacts from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Fairfax will be allowing greater flexibility in the size and placement of temporary signage to allow businesses to communicate changes in their operations to customers, as well as extending the period of time that businesses can conduct temporary outdoor sales events as some businesses may choose to meet their customers outside of a building for pick-up service, etc..

**The provisions for “announcement signs,” as described in Section 4.6.12.B of the Zoning Ordinance, are modified as follows:
- Maximum square footage for the total amount of signage is increased from 32 to 64 square feet
- Signs may be located on a building, but may also be located elsewhere on the property provided they do not obstruct visibility for safe entry and exit from the property
- Signs utilizing these flexible provisions may remain in place concurrent with the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency (which is in effect through June 10, 2020 unless sooner rescinded or otherwise modified)
- The application and fee has been waived for these temporary signs for duration of the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency

**The provisions for “retail sales events and promotions,” as described in Section 3.5.6.C.1(b) of the Zoning Ordinance, are modified as follows:
- Outdoor sales events may be conducted concurrently with the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency (which is in effect through June 10, 2020 unless sooner rescinded or otherwise modified).
- Signs associated with the outdoor sales event should comply with the announcement sign provisions described above
- No application or fee is required for these temporary outdoor sales events

For more information please call 703-385-7820 or visit https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/community-development-planning/community-development-planning-local-emergency-information.

In response to the challenges our local business community is facing with impacts from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Fairfax will be allowing greater flexibility in the size and placement of temporary signage to allow businesses to communicate changes in their operations to customers...

03/18/2020

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12/07/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (12/10/19) City Council regular meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 111):
- Public hearing on requests for consideration of: a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from IH, Industrial Heavy and CR, Commercial Retail to CR, Commercial Retail, with proffers; a Special Use Permit for fuel stations; Special Exceptions; and a Certificate of Appropriateness for architecture and landscaping, to allow the development of a grocery store and fuel stations on the premises known as 9700 Fairfax Boulevard (proposed Wawa at Rodeway Inn property)
- Public hearing on a request from Faithful Life Church for a Special Use Permit for a Religious Institution in the CR Commercial Retail Zoning District on the premises known as 9870 Main Street (Fairfax Square)
- Work sesion discussion on an application for the proposed redevelopment of the Breezeway Motel, Fairfax Gardens Apartments and four adjacent residential lots into a mixed use planned development
See the complete agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1908

Presentation of proclamation acknowledging Sharon Bulova, Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for her years of stewardship to Fairfax County and collaborative relationship with the City of Fairfax.

12/06/2019

Congratulations to Community Development & Planning staff members Lisa Feibelman and Paul Nabti who were recognized for five years of service to the City of Fairfax at today's Employee Recognition Luncheon!

12/06/2019

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Monday's (12/9/19) Planning Commission regular meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Presentation to Planning Commissioner Joseph Harmon
- Consideration of the request for approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for the Paul VI Redevelopment (10675 Fairfax Boulevard and 10600 & 10606 Cedar Avenue)
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning)
- Public hearing on the City of Fairfax proposed FY2021 - FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1728

Paul VI Redevelopment - Consideration of the request of IDI Fairfax LLC for approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for Paul VI Redevelopment, located at 10675 Fairfax Boulevard and 10600 & 10606 Cedar Avenue and more particularly described as Tax Maps 57-1-02: 112, 113 & 114.

12/01/2019

City Council Special Meeting & Work Session

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (12/3/19) City Council special meeting and work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 111):
- Joint discussion and update with the Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Discussion of a green building policy
See the complete agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1745

Discussion of a resolution amending City Council policy regarding seasonal water use and impact on wastewater utility bills (R-01-40 and R-13-18).

11/15/2019

Planning Commission Special Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (11/18/19) Planning Commission special meeting/work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public hearing on a request for a rezoning to allow the development of a grocery store and a fuel station on the premises known as 9700 Fairfax Boulevard
- Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning Ordinance), including parking in townhouse developments and other items
- Work session discussion on the proposed FY2021-FY2025 Capital Improvement Program
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1727

Public hearing on a request from 9700 Fairfax Blvd LLC, applicant, by Robert D. Brant, agent/attorney, for consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from IH – Industrial Heavy and CR – Commercial Retail to CR – Commercial Retail retaining the Architectural Control Overlay District (AC...

11/11/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for tomorrow night's (Tues, 11/12/19) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public hearings on Special Use Permits to allow continued use of modular temporary classrooms at Fairfax High School and Providence Elementary School
See complete agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1906

Consideration of an award of contract to Meadville Land Service, Inc. in an estimated amount of $794,625 for the Tusico Branch of Accotink Creek Stream Restoration Project, Phase I.

11/04/2019

City Council Work Session

On the agenda for tomorrow night's (Tues, 11/5/19) City Council work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Joint discussions with the Planning Commission on: draft FY21–25 Capital Improvement Program, progress update on Small Area Plans for Old Town Fairfax and Northfax, and Pre-Application Development Briefing on the proposed development of 10 townhomes at 10723 Main St (Fairfax Presbyterian Church)
- Pre-Application Development Briefing on the proposed redevelopment of 9865 Fairfax Blvd (Lee High Inn)
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1744

Joint discussion with the Planning Commission on a potential development for 10 townhomes located at The Fairfax Presbyterian Church at 10723 Main Street, Tax Map 57-1-02-122A and 57-1-02-123.

10/31/2019

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10/19/2019

Thank you Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth for hosting the tour of Old Town Fairfax this morning. Lots of good discussion on development and walkability. #PlanningMonth

10/12/2019

Come talk about plans, development projects, the City’s Renaissance Housing program, and zoning with City of Fairfax Community Development & Planning staff at the #FallFestival. Celebrate #PlanningMonth!

10/01/2019

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09/26/2019

Planning Commissioners and current and former City staff gathered Tuesday night to receive a proclamation from the Fairfax City Council recognizing the receipt of the 2019 Commonwealth Plan of the Year Award by the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan and designating October 2019 as "Community Planning Month" in the City of Fairfax.

09/20/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for next Tuesday's (9/24/19) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Presentation of a proclamation designating October 2019 as "Community Planning Month" in the City of Fairfax and recognizing the receipt of the 2019 Commonwealth Plan of the Year Award by the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing and Council action on a request of Earp’s Ordinary LLC, applicant, by Michael J. DeMarco, agent, for a Special Use Permit to allow dancing and entertainment as an accessory use to a restaurant in the CR Commercial Retail Zoning District and the Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District on the premises known as 10426 Main Street.
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1903

Presentation of a proclamation designating October 2019 as "Community Planning Month" in the City of Fairfax and recognizing the receipt of the 2019 Commonwealth Plan of the Year Award by the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

09/19/2019

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (9/23/19) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Work session discussion on potential Zoning Text Amendments regarding parking in townhouse developments and other items.
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1723

09/10/2019

Just a reminder to join us at the Small Area Plans Community Meeting tomorrow, September 11, starting at 7 PM at the Sherwood Center. Meet our consultants, learn more about Small Area Plans and the proposed process of developing plans for Old Town and Northfax, and learn how to stay involved as the plans are developed. For more information and to sign up for updates on the Small Area Plans, please visit fairfaxva.gov/smallareaplans.

08/29/2019

City Council Work Session

On the agenda for next Tuesday's (9/3/19) City Council work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 111):
- Pre-Application Development Briefing: Discussion of a potential development of a self-storage facility on site located at 3850 Jermantown Road
See agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1742

Discussion of a potential development of a self-storage facility on site located at 3850 Jermantown Road, Tax Map 57-1-02-003.

08/28/2019

Are you interested in learning about what a Small Area Plan entails? Do you want to share your thoughts on the future of Old Town Fairfax and Northfax (the area around the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Fairfax Boulevard)? If you answered yes to either of these questions, join us at the Small Area Plans Community Meeting on September 11, starting at 7 PM at the Sherwood Center. Meet our consultants, learn more about Small Area Plans and the proposed process of developing plans for Old Town and Northfax, and learn how to stay involved as the plans are developed. For more information and to sign up for updates on the Small Area Plans, please visit fairfaxva.gov/smallareaplans.

07/09/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for tonight's (7/9/19) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a Family Home Daycare with 5 to 12 children at 3409 Park Hill Pl
- Public hearing on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) and other applications to allow development of two Single-family detached homes and two Duplex buildings on the premises known as 10642 West Dr
- Public hearing on the Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District Streetscape Standards
- Work session discussion on a concept plan for the redevelopment of 4131 Chain Bridge Road by Sunrise Senior Living Development, Inc. (site is bounded by Chain Bridge Rd to the west, University Dr to the east, offices fronting Armstrong St to the south, and BB&T Bank to the north)
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1049

Introduction of an ordinance an ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 6, Article III, Division 2, of the Code of the City of Fairfax Virginia, relating to the licensing of dogs.

06/24/2019

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for tonight's (6/24/19) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Work session discussion on the potential development of townhomes on a site located at the north intersection of Holly Street and Park Road
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1717

Discussion regarding a request of Emre Zirekoglu for the potential development of townhomes on a  site located at the north intersection of Holly Street and Park Road, and more particularly described as Tax Map Parcels 57-1-02-135, 57-1-02-136, 57-1-02-137 and 57-1-02-138.

05/16/2019

Planning Commission Special Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (5/20/19) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public Hearing on a request from BC&J Development, LLC to rezone 10642 West Drive to allow the development of 6 dwelling units
- Work session discussion and motion to amend for potential Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments for Telecommunications Facilities
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1714

Z-18-00170 - Request from BC&J Development, LLC, applicant, by John Clark, for consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from RH - Residential High to RT - Residential Townhouse, pursuant to City Code Section 110-6.4, to allow development of two Single-family detached homes and two Duplex b...

02/22/2019

Planning Commission Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (2/25/19) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Work session discussion on a request from BC&J Development, LLC to develop 6 dwelling units at 10642 West Drive
- Work session discussion on a summary sheet and web page for the recently adopted 2035 Comprehensive Plan
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1709

Discussion on a request from BC&J Development, LLC for a Planning Commission work session to discuss the application for the development of 10642 West Drive, Tax Map 57-3-06-000 A.

02/21/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

Public hearing scheduled at City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 7pm (10455 Armstrong St., Room 100) to consider a request from Fairfax Veterinary Hospital for:
- A special use permit to allow an animal care facility at 10396 Willard Way
View the agenda and staff report at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1040

Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation governing the City’s required local contribution into Virginia’s WMATA Capital Fund.