19950124 r-95-4RESOLUTION NO. R-95- 4
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY BY R.A. PAYNE & ASSOCIATES, MANAGING AGENT,
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY CODE ON THE
PREMISES KNOWN AS THE MOSBY OFFICE BUILDING, 105~60 MAIN STREET,
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP PARCEL 57-2-((02))-156.
WHEREAS, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company by R.A. Payne &
Associates, Inc., Managing Agent, has submitted Application No. SE-151-94-1 requesting a
Special Exception to the City Code listed below:
Section 26-43(a)(3) and (8) to allow a ground-mounted sign to he less than the required
20 feet from the property line and public right-of-way.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exception is
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Section
26-103(c) for the following reasons:
Due to the significant changes in topography immediately adjacent to Main Streel
and the proximity of the building to the street, the applicant suffers a unique
burden;
2. No negative impacts will occur as a result of granting the request; and
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The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the
Sign Ordinance to provide for adequate, well-designed signage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on
this 24th day of January, 1995, that Application No. SE-151-94-1 be and hereby is APPROVED,
with the condition that the applicant obtain subsequent approval by the Board of Architectural
Review.
ATTEST:
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