19970128 1997-1ORDINANCE NO. 1997-1
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A PORTION OF THE UPDATED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.1-454 of the Code of Virginia, the
Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on January 25, 1993, the Planning
Commission determined that it was advisable to amend the Plan; and
WHEREAS, in the preparation of the updated Comprehensive Plan, the
Planning Commission held numerous public work sessions to study land use,
transportation and other matters specified in the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on February
26, 1996, April 22, 1996 and January 13, 1997, pursuant to Section 15.1-448 of the
Code of Virginia to solicit public input; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 13, 1997, the Planning Commission
adopted a resolution recommending the Draft Plan and certified a copy to the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, in its consideration of the updated Comprehensive Plan, the
City Council conducted several public work sessions and, pursuant to Section
15.1-450 of the Code of Virginia., held public hearings on January 14, 1997 and
January 28, 1997, to solicit public input; and
WHEREAS, the updated Comprehensive Plan has been developed for the
purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious
development of the City which will, in accordance with present and probable
future .needs and resources best promote the health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity and general welfare of its inhabitants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax, Virginia, on this 28th day of January 1997, that the following portion of
the updated Comprehensive Plan dated December 4, 1997, from page Land Use-25
through 26, is hereby adopted:
b. School Street East
Development along the southern portion of School street east of Chain Bridge
Road should reflect the prominent location of this property. An assemblage of
properties designated Mixed Use will accommodate commercial/institutional
development as well as a possible office and residential component. A modestly-
scaled hotel and conference facility are desirable as part of a mixed use
development.
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University Drive will be realigned from near its intersection with Armstrong
Street along a 70-foot-wide right-of-way through the Crestmont development, to
intersect with School Street and then with University Drive to coincide with the
George Mason University entrance at Pohick Lane (see Transportation Plan).
This realigned collector street will provide access to George Mason University.
A signature development with a substantial architectural element reflecting the
significance of this location as an entryway into both the City and the University
is appropriate. Consideration should be given to including properties in the
Forest Avenue cul-de-sac and adjacent University Drive lots into an assemblage.
If not included, a suitable buffer or transitional land use should be developed
between existing homes and new development on this site.
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Fairfax County
Public Schools, George Mason University and the City of Fairfax, as well as
several individual property owners, control parcels or rights-of-way in this area.
The City should work with the County and other property owners to develop a
quality project at this location. The City should then work with the County to
relocate the City-County boundary to incorporate into the City the property
between the existing southern City limits and GMU between Chain Bridge Road
and existing University Drive.
Planning Commission Hearing: February 26 and April 22, 1996 and January 13,
1997
City Council Hearing: January 14 and 28, 1997
Adopted: January 28, 1997
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