19930608 r-93-19RESOLUTION NO. R-93-19
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 Chesa-
peake 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,
26-69(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 facili-
ties, 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 narrow landscaped front yard along Lee Highway be
increased in depth by approximately ten feet.
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.
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).
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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.
10.
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 8th day of June , 1993.
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