20010424 r-01-13RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - R-01-13
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, WITH CONDITIONS, THE REQUEST
OF VF-FAIRFAX CITY, L.L.C., BY DAVID S. HOUSTON,
ATTORNEY, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, PURSUANT TO CITY
CODE SECTION 110-185, FROM CITY CODE SECTIONS 110-180 (B)
(2) (A) AND 110-181 (A) AND (B), TO INSTALL MORE THAN ONE
SHOPPING CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGN AT 10252-10334 MAIN
STREET, TO INSTALL GROUND-MOUNTED SIGNS AT LESS
THAN THE REQUIRED SETBACK, TO IDENTIFY TENANTS ON
EACH OF THE SHOPPING CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR A
GROUND-MOUNTED SIGN, AND TO INSTALL TENANT SIGNAGE
IN A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE BUILDING FRONTAGE.
WHEREAS, VF-Fairfax City, L.L.C., by David S. Houston, Attorney, has
submitted Application No. SE-281-01-1 requesting Special Exceptions to City Code
Sections 110-180(b)(2)(a) and 110-181(a) and (b),
WHEREAS, The City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation of the staff and testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed Special
Exceptions, with conditions, are appropriate because the proposals meet the requisites
established by City of Fairfax Code Sections 110-366(3) and 110-185 for the following
reasons:
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The request meets the criteria established in City Code Section 110-
366(3).
The applicant has clearly demonstrated that requirements contained in this
division will present a unique burden due to unusual topography, building
design, or lot shape.
The City Council has determined that the granting of special exceptions
will not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan or the purpose of the
sign regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this twenty-fourth day of April, 2001, that Application No. SE-281-01-1 be
and hereby is APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS, as follows:
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Installation of signage shall be in substantial conformance with the Special
Exception Plan prepared by Walter L. Phillips, Inc. dated April 17, 2001.
Prior to installation of the easternmost sign mounted on the knee wall, the
property owner shall acquire the public right-of-way as previously noted
on the Special Exception plan approved December 22, 1998.
Prior to installation of the easternmost sign mounted on the knee wall, the
property owner shall sign an agreement which assumes all risks for any
damage to the wall and/or signs that may result from maintenance work
performed by the City in easements located under the wall and/or signs in
the shopping center.
Installation of the signage shall be concurrent with the removal of the
existing pylon sign.
Adopted this 24th day of April 2001.
ATTEST:
y C,~erk