R-13-09 RESOLUTION NO. R-13-09
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF SEVENTEENTH CARR —
LAYTON HALL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BY SECTION STROBEL,TO
ATTORNEY/AGENT, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS �;T, TO
INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIG HT TO MORE THAN 43 FEE
SECTION 110-1046(3)A.2. TO REDUCE MINIMUM NIMUM REQ IRED
YARD, TO SECTION 110-1046(3)B TO REDUCE THE MI
SIDE YARD TO LESS THAN 25 FEET WIDE WHERE CONTIGUO S TO
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE OLD TOWN FAI'RFAX
TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT, SECTION110-1046(5)B TO INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM ALLOWED FLOOR AREA FOR BUILDINGS AND ABOVE-GRADE
PARKING STRUCTURES TO 122-PERCENT FROM 120-P R ENT, TO FROM SECTION 2 0
110-154(B)(1)(A) TO REDUCE THE OFF-STREET PARKING
TO 1.6 SPACES PER UNIT, AND PURSUANT IN SECTION 110-89(B) TO
PROTECTION
ENCROACHMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
AREA ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN A
HALL DRIVE.
PARCEL 57-2-002-174 AND
ALSO KNOWN AS 10320— 10340 LAYTON
Seventeenth Carr—Layton Hall Limited Partnership, by Lynne J,
Strobel, attorney/agent, has submitted Application No. SE-12110158 requesting Special
Exceptions to the City Code as listed above; and
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation from Staff, the recommendation from the Board of Architectural Review and
testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions are
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairthx Code
Sections 110-89(s), 110-1046(6), 110-1047, and 110-158 for the following reasons:
1) The requests have been designed in a manner which will complement the
unique character of the Old Town Fairfax Historic District with respect to
building size, scale, placement, design and use of materials;
2) The proposed structure and improvements will promote the general welfare
and protect the public health, safety and morals by tending to maintain and
augment the city tax base as a whole, generating business activity, maintaining
and creating employment opportunity, and making the city a more attractive
and desirable place in which to live.
3) The proposed combination of architectural elements conform to accepted
architectural principles, as contrasted with engineering standards designed to
satisfy safety or functional requirements only, and exhibit external
characteristics of demonstrated architectural and aesthetic durability.
4) The orientation and location of the proposed structures and improvements, and
their relationship to open spaces and topography, will be harmonious with the
surrounding buildings and area.
5) The design of the proposed structures and site would provide for the safe and
efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
6) The requests will not result in increased traffic congestion or otherwise
negatively impact existing traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular safety.
7) The requests will not be contrary to the objectives specified in the
comprehensive plan.
8) The relief is necessary to permit reasonable use of the subject property.
9) The requests will not adversely impact adjacent property or the surrounding
area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this 14th day of May, 2013, that Application No. SE-12110158 be and hereby is
APPROVED, as requested, with the proffered conditions revised through May 6, 2013 and
with the following conditions.
1. The primary wall materials for all buildings shall be brick, stone, or simulated stone.
Architectural elements such as varied wall setbacks and brick banding, soldier
coursing, and relief patterns shall be incorporated into the overall design to be
presented for review by the Board of Architectural Review.
2. The applicant shall install bicycle lanes or sharrows on both directions of Layton Hall
Drive from the intersection of University Drive to the intersection of Old Lee Highway
pursuant to final design approval by the Director of Public Works.
Adopted this 14th day of May 2013.
ccz 1/44..„
Mayor
ATTEST:
✓fir
City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilman DeMarco Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye