19930622 r-93-23RESOLUTION NO. R-93-23
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF EXXON CORPORATION
FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,
VIRGINIA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10480 LEE HIGHWAY.
WHEREAS, Exxon Corporation, by R.W. Hilchey, agent and market
development manager, has submitted application No. SE-91-92-1
requesting the following special exceptions to the Code of the City
of Fairfax:
Section 26-19.3 - To allow redevelopment within a Chesapeake
Bay Resource Management area that is located within a
floodplain.
Section 26-47(e)(6) - To allow continuation of a non-
conforming sign after the principal use is demolished.
Section 26-69(a)(1)¢a) to allow less than the required 25-foot
landscaped front yard (width of proposed front yard varies).
Section 26-173(c)(1) to allow a front setback less than the
required 25 feet (width of the proposed front setback varies.)
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the requested
special exceptions to City of Fairfax Code Sections 26-19.3,
126-69(a)(1) (a) and 26-173(c) (1) are appropriate because the request
~meets the requisites established by the City of Fairfax Code for
the following reasons:
The proposed redevelopment will reduce the existing non-
conformities of the site; and
The proposed redevelopment is expected to improve
conditions in the floodplain and the micro-environment
of the site; and
Granting the special exceptions will not negatively
affect surrounding or downstream properties, or
individuals living and working in the area.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined further that the
requested special exception to city of Fairfax Code Section
26-47(e)(6) is not appropriate because the request does not meet
the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Section 26-48
as follows:
The applicant did not clearly demonstrate that the City
Code requirements for signage present an undue burden;
and
Granting such a request would be inconsistent with the
purpose of City sign regulations and the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Fairfax on this 8th day of June, 1993, that application No. SE-
91-92-1 be and hereby is approved with the following conditions:
The applicant provide stormwater management facilities,
including an oil-grit separator as approved by the Public
Works Director.
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The oil-grit separator must be cleaned four times a year,
or more if deemed necessary by the Public Works Director.
The underside of the building's floor must be 18 inches
above the floodplain elevation, and the building flood
proofed in accordance with the National Flood Insurance
Program and Uniform Statewide Building Code.
The parking spaces along the east property line must be
moved north approximately ten feet to increase the
landscaped front yard adjacent to the spaces.
The landscaped front yard in the southwest corner of the
site must be increased so that it is approximately 30
feet at its widest point.
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The proposed shade trees must be 3 1/2 inches in caliper
and three more planted in the front yards in accordance
with City Code Section 26-69(a)(1)(a).
A thirty-inch evergreen hedge must be installed to screen
the site's vehicular pavement from the right-of-Way in
accordance with City Code Section 26-69(a) (1) (a).
The existing pylon sign must be replaced with a sign
which conforms to current sign regulations.
Notwithstanding the above conditions, proposed
redevelopment must be in general conformance with the
Plan stamp dated April 6, 1993, which was submitted by
the applicant.
Adopted this 22nd day of June
, 1993.
ATTEST:
2erk