20040427 2004-3ORDINANCE NO. 2004-03
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EXISTING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDINANCE NO.
1975-19, WHICH REZONED FROM R-2 TO C-PD 9.361 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN
THE 3300 BLOCK OF PICKETT ROAD, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED ON TAX MAP PARCEL 58-2-((10))-1, AND ALSO KNOWN AS 9420-9497
SILVER KING COURT (MANTUA PROFESSIONAL CENTER).
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 1975-19, adopted on May 13, 1975, the City Council
approved the rezoning of 9.3691 acres of land located in the 3300 Block of Pickett Road from
R-2 to C-PD; and
WHEREAS, The New School of Northern Virginia, Inc., by Keith C. Martin,
Attorney/Agent, submitted application No. Z-797-03-1, requesting an amendment to the
general development plan and preliminary site plan approved in conjunction with the above-
referenced rezoning as it pertains to the properties located on Tax Map Parcel 58-2-((10))-1,
and also known as 9420-9497 Silver King Court (Mantua Professional Center); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff, and the testimony received at public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed amendments to the
general development plan and preliminary site plan are proper and in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan as well as with the pertinent provisions set forth in the Code of Virginia
and the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that, based on the public convenience,
welfare, and good zoning practice, the request of The New School of Northern Virginia, Inc.,
for an amendment to the above-referenced general development plan and preliminary site plan
to reflect the creation of Parcels lA, lB and lC and to revise the site layout for Parcel lB to
allow the addition of a 10,764 square foot building, as shown on the Amended General
Development Plan, dated October 2003, and revised through April 5, 2004, and Preliminary
Site Plan, dated January 30, 2004, and revised through March 11, 2004, for the properties
located on Tax Map Parcel 58-2-((10))-1, and also known as 9420-9497 Silver King Court
(Mantua Professional Center) is hereby approved for the reasons stated in the staff report and
subject to the following development conditions:
The applicant shall revise the Preliminary Site Plan to provide one-way traffic
circulation for the school addition that eliminates the potential for conflicting
vehicle movement and allows vehicles to load and unload passengers without
blocking traffic on the main drive aisle through the office complex.
The hours of use for the playing field and patio area behind the building
addition shall be limited to school days from 9AM to 5PM and shall not
include the use of amplification equipment.
The applicant satisfies Planning Commission concerns about water drainage on
the subject property and that the City will seek input from Fairfax County
regarding drainage.
4. The applicant continues to work to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the
buffer between the site and the residential community.
5. The applicant shall ensure that the following commitments are satisfied in a
timely manner subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator:
a. The New School drainage engineer will return as soon as possible to
discuss stormwater drainage details (with the residents of 3214 Prince
William Drive).
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Neighbors will be provided a construction superintendent's name and
phone number prior to commencement of construction.
The architect will lower the building addition's roof peak by
approximately three feet.
Storage of dirt, construction material and equipment will be located as
far away from the rear property line as feasible.
Nelly Stevens holly trees shall be planted at the rear wall of the "black
box" area.
The New School will pay for or contract to install a drainage system
within the rear of the lot located at 3214 Prince William Drive. This
system may be installed by a qualified contractor selected by residents of
3214 Prince William Drive through reasonable, competitive bid. This
system will be installed before the commencement of cleating and
grading activity for the New School's proposed building addition, and
the applicant shall ensure that the system is repaired in the event of
damage resulting from construction activity for the New School's
proposed building addition.
The Zoning Administrator of the City is hereby directed to modify the Zoning Map to show
the changes in the zoning of these premises, including the existence of the conditions, and the
Clerk of the Council is directed to transmit duly certified copies of this ordinance to the
applicant, Zoning Administrator, and to the Planning Commission of this City as soon as
possible.
This ordinance shall be effective as provided by law.
Planning Commission hearing: April 12, 2004
City Council hearing: April 27, 2004
Adopted: April 27, 2004
Mayor
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion to adopt the ordinance was approved 4-3.
Councilwoman Cross
Councilman Greenfield
Mayor Lederer
Councilwoman Lyon
Councilman Rasmussen
Councilman Silverthome
Councilmember Winter
Vote
Aye
Aye
Aye
Nay
Nay
Nay
Aye