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20011211 r-01-39 R-01-39 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - __ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, WITH CONDITIONS, THE REQUEST OF VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM CITY CODE SECTION 110-783 TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO IN THE C-2 DISTRICT, A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM CITY CODE SECTION 110-783(3)bl TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK, AND A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM CITY CODE SECTION 110-155(b)(4)b TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES. WHEREAS, Verizon Virginia, Inc. has submitted Application No. SE-300-01-1 requesting Special Exceptions; and WHEREAS, The City Council has carefully considered the application, the recommendation of the staff and testimony received at the public heating; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions, with conditions, are appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Sections 110-366 and 110-783(6) for the following reasons: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Is generally consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan; Is appropriate for the size, shape, and location of the site; Would not impede vehicular and pedestrian traffic; Would not generate an inordinate number of vehicle trips, based upon the characteristics of the proposed use; Would not result in a development which is disproportionate to surrounding land uses in size, bulk, or scale; Would not result in lighting, noise, traffic, smoke, dust, noise, or other factors which may affect the serenity of the neighborhood; and Would not have a negative impact upon the safety and movement of vehicular traffic on adjacent streets; and Would not have an adverse impact on the general public safety and welfare; Is suitable in terms of location, height and design of buildings, walls, fences, and landscaping proposed; and Would not have an adverse impact on the existing and planned use and development of adjacent properties; Would not negatively impact the safety and welfare of persons working in the neighborhood; and Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Is in harmony with Section 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on this eleventh day of December, 2001, that Application No. SE-300-01-1 be and hereby is APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Construction of the addition shall be in substantial conformance to the Special Use Permit/Special Exception Plat prepared by Tri-Tek Engineering and dated November 7, 2001. o Use of the building addition shall be limited to equipment and storage space only, as specified in the applicant's written statement of justification dated November 30, 2001, and shall generate no additional employees. Adopted this 11th day of December, 2001. The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows: VOTE Councilman Coughlan Aye Councilman Greenfield Aye Councilman Lederer Aye Councilman Rodio Aye Councilman Rasmussen Aye Councilman Silverthorne Aye Mayor ATTEST: &rk