20000111 r-00-2RESOLUTION NO. R-O0-2
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF JAGUAR HOMES,
INC., FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY
CODE TO EXCEED THE 43-FOOT MAXIMUM PERMITTED
BUILDING HEIGHT, TO EXCEED THE 1.0 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
RATIO FOR RESIDENTIAL USE, AND TO ALLOW THE TOTAL OF
GROSS FLOOR AREA OF THE BUILDING AND THE ABOVE-GRADE
HORIZONTAL SURFACE AREA OF THE STRUCTURED PARKING
TO EXCEED 120% OF THE GROSS LOT AREA ON THE PREMISES
KNOWN AS 10328 SAGER AVENUE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP PARCEL 57-4-((2))-132.
WHEREAS, Jaguar Homes, Inc. has submitted Application No. SE-241-99-1
requesting a Special Exception to the City Code listed below:
Section 26-213.2(b)- No wall of any structure shall be exposed
more than 43 feet above the finished grade.
Section 26-213.2(e)(1) - A structure heaving a minimum of 33% of
the gross floor area permanently dedicated
to retail or residential use shall have a
maximum floor area ratio of 1.0.
Section 26-213.2(e)(2) - If structured parking is provided, the total
of the gross floor area of the building and
the above-grade horizontal surface area of
the structured parking shall not exceed 120
percent of the gross lot area if residential
uses are accommodated.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exception is
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code
Section 26-213.2(0 and Section 26-103(c) for the following reasons:
The proposed rezoning application and general development plan are
consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan for
senior-friendly, residential development in the Transition District;
The proposed pedestrian plaza areas, varying surface planes in the
building's fagade, architectural details, and landscaping mitigate the impact
of the building's length and height;
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The proposed berming and screening along Sager Avenue and the proposed
landscaping and tree preservation around the periphery of the proposed
development are appropriate to mitigate adverse impacts;
4. The proposed development meets the purpose and intent of the Transition
Overlay District; and
5. The proposed development is consistent with the City's policies and vision
for the redevelopment of Old Town Fairfax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this 11th day of January, 2000, that Application No. SE-241-99-1 be and hereby
is APPROVED with the following condition:
Development in the RPA buffer area shall occur in a manner consistent with
the General Development Plan/Preliminary Site Plan dated February 25,
1999 and amended through December 8, 1999.
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ATTEST:
Adopted this 11th day of January, 2000.