R-12-08 RESOLUTION NO. R -12 -08
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APPROVAL OF PERIMETER LANDSCAPING, PERMANENT SIGNAGE AND
TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PERIMETER LANDSCAPING.
PERMANENT SIGNAGE AND TEMPORARY SIGNAGE BY TURNPIKE LLC, OWNER,
( FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RELIEF FROM THE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS SET FORTH IN FOUR SECTIONS OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE
ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAX MAP PARCEL 58- 03- 02 -028A AND ALSO
KNOWN AS 9500 -9580 MAIN STREET.
1' WHEREAS, Molly Novotny, as Agent for Turnpike LLC, Owner, has submitted Application
No. SE -1 1120045 requesting Special Exceptions to:
1. Modify the requirements of City Code Section 110 -180 (b)(2) a. 2. i to allow
building mounted signage on one store that exceeds the 150 square foot limit;
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2. Modify the requirements of City Code Section 110- 180(b)(2)a. 2. to allow
building mounted signage on walls not defined as building frontage on tenant units located on
the east corner of the subject building;
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3. Modify the requirements of City Code Section 110 -182 (4) to allow temporary
signage that exceeds the 32- square foot size limitation and 3 -month duration; and
4. Modify the perimeter parking landscaping requirements of City Code Section
110- 259a(1) a by allowing the existing landscape strip along Main Street to remain and
permitting a new landscape strip along the new parking section on Pickett Road to be Tess
dense than what is required.
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the recommendation from
Staff, and testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions for perimeter
landscaping, permanent signage and temporary signage with some limitations would be
appropriate because the proposal would meet the requisites established by City of Fairfax
Code Sections 110-366, 110 -263, and 110 -185, and for the following reasons:
1. The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and other adopted city
goals and policies;
2. The request will not adversely impact the safety and welfare of residents living
in the area;
3. The applicant has demonstrated that there is a unique burden due to unusual
topography, vegetation, building design or lot shape requiring relief to the signage
requirements; and
4. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the applicable
article of Chapter 110 of the City Code.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on this 13
day of March, 2012, that Application No. SE- 11120045 be and hereby is APPROVED for
perimeter landscaping, permanent signage and temporary signage, as requested with the
following conditions:
1. The site plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Special
Use Permit /Special Exception Plan dated November 21, 2011 and revised through March 1,
2012.
2. The building - mounted identification sign above the entrance doors to the Ross
store shall not exceed 200 square feet. The two under canopy signs shall not exceed eight
square feet each.
3. No more than 18 months after issuance of Non - Residential Use Permit for the
"big box" retail store, improvements to the architectural facade of the entire main structure of
the shopping center as approved by City Council shall be complete, the Comprehensive Sign
Plan shall have been approved by the Board of Architectural Review, and installation of the
monument sign for the shopping center shall be complete.
4. The proposed architecture for the center shall be generally as depicted by the
applicant's graphic labeled "Alternative 1.
5. All dumpsters serving the new stores fronting Pickett Road shall be enclosed
per the City Code standard.
6. Temporary signage shall be permitted, however it shall not exceed the 32
square foot size limitation and shall not be in place for longer than six (6) months. Further, no
bunting shall be permitted.
ADOPTED this 13 day of March, 2012.
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The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
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VOTE:
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Aye
Councilman Silverthorne Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye