20040511 r-04-19RESOLUTION R-04-19
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF
FAIR_FAX SCHOOL BOARD FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO
CHAPTER 110 OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW THE
PROPOSED BUILDING EXPANSION WITHOUT SATISFYING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS;
AND, TO ALLOW PARKING SPACES WITHOUT THE
REQUIRED SEPARATION FROM AN ADJACENT
STRUCTURE ON THE PREMISES KNOWN AS 3801
JERMANTOWN ROAD (SIDNEY LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL),
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP
PARCEL 57-1-((2))-5A.
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax School Board has submitted Application
No. SE-378-04-1 requesting a Special Exception to the City Code sections listed
below:
Section 110-152(h)(3) - General Provisions. No structure or site
which is nonconforming with respect to this
division shall be altered in any manner which
would enable the structure or site to
accommodate any increase in business
capacity unless and until the requirements of
this division are satisfied with respect to such
alteration and increase in capacity. However,
if the aggregate increase in the gross floor
area of the structure should exceed 30 percent
of the existing gross floor area, or if the
business capacity should otherwise be
increased by more than 30 percent, then the
entire site shall comply with all applicable
provisions of this division.
Section 110-153 - Required Improvements.
(3) Separation from structures. Where
parking spaces are contiguous to a structure,
such landscaped strip or sidewalk shall be not
less than six feet in width.
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 110-158 and Section 110-366 for the following
reasons:
1. The proposal is not inconsistent with the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan;
2. The proposal will not result in increased traffic congestion or
otherwise negatively impact traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular
safety; and
3. The proposal 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 11th day of May 2004, that Application No. SE-378-04-1 be and
hereby is APPROVED, as requested.
The motion to adopt the resolution was approved 5-0.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
VOTE:
Councilmember Cross
Councilman Greenfield
Councilmember Lyon
Councilman Rasmussen
Councilman Silverthome
Councilmember Winter
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye