R-09-04RESOLUTION R-09-04
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF SARAH HALL, ATTORNEY/AGENT
REPRESENTING GILLCO LLC, FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Pi_1RSUANT TO 1 10-158
TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED PARKING, TO MODIFY THE CURBING
REQUIREMENT, TO MODIFY THE SEPAF2_ATION OF A DRIVING LANE FROM A
STRUCTURE; AND A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO 110-263 TO REDUCE
THE REQUIRED DISTANCE SEPARATING A PARKING AREA THAT IS NOT
DH2.ECTLY ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE PROPERTY
LINE.
WHEREAS, Gillco LLC, has submitted Application No. SE-08110001 requesting
Special Exceptions to the City Codes listed below:
Section 110-153(2 Fixed and permanent concrete curbs at least six
inches in height, or other permanent protective
barrier approved by the director of public works.
Section 110-153(3) Driving lanes located immediately adjacent to
shall be separated from such structure by a
sidewalk, landscaped strip, or combination
thereof not less than four feet in width.
Section 110-155(b) (3) g One parking space for every 400 square feet of
gross floor area, plus one space for each
employee.
Section 110-259(a)~1)b Where parking area not adjacent to public right-
o f-way_ Each off-street parking area not
adjacent to the public right-of--way shall be
separated from the property line by a landscaped
strip of not less than the width of the required
setback for the zoning district within which such
parking area is located, or 12 feet in width,
whichever is less, provided that a minimum of
seven feet in width shall be provided.
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation of the staff and testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has detex-xiiined that the proposed Special Exception
requests are approp riate because the proposal meets the requisites established by the City of
Fairfax Code Sectio ns 110-366 and 110-158 for the following reasons:
1. The request will not result in increased traffic congestion or otherwise
negatively impact existing traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular safety;
2. The request is not contrary to the objectives specified in the
comprehensive plan;
3. The request is necessary to permit the reasonable use of the subject
property;
4. The request necessitates relief of extraordinary circumstances;
5. The requested changes will not significantly impact adjacent properties or
the surrounding area;
6. The requested changes will not have an adverse impact on the safety and
welfare of residents living in the area;
7. The request will not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and
community appearance plan;
8. The requested improvements will not result in an inadequate on-site
amenity or condition; or
9. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
applicable article of Chapter 1 1 O of the City Code_
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on the
10 day of March, 2009, that Application No. 5E-08110001 be and hereby is APPROVED
with the following conditions:
1. All improvements made to the site shall be in conformance with the revised plans
dated February 5, 2009 as modified by these conditions and any future action by
the Board of Architectural Review.
2. The applicant shall make the following modifications to the site plan:
a. The proposed ramp to the front entrance shall comply with ADA
requirements, and an accessible route from the parking space to the
accessible entrance shall be provided on the site and identified on the site
plan;
b. Asphalt shall be removed along the entire southern property line to provide
a two foot wide landscaped strip between the parking area and property
line;
3. The Applicant shall obtain approval from the Board of Architectural Review
(BAR) for plans to improve the front and side facades of the existing building.
4. Access to the basement shall be restricted to the property owner and to the City of
Fairfax, and all use of basement for business purposes shall be prohibited.
The motion to adopt the resolution was approved March 10, 2009.
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Votes
Councilwoman Cross Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilman Rasmussen Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye