R-10-14RESOLUTION NO. R-10-14
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE JOHNSON A.
EDOSOMWAN LLC, BY ROBERT A. LAWRENCE, AGENT, FOR SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 110-1046(3)(b) TO PROVIDE SIDE YARDS LESS
THAN 25 FEET WIDE WHERE CONTIGUOUS TO RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE OLD TOWN FAIRFAX TRANSITION OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND TO SECTION 110-1046(3)a.2 TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM
REQUIRED 10-FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
TAX MAP PARCELS 57-3-02: 031A, 031B, 031C, 031D, 032, AND 037 AND ALSO
KNOWN AS 4288 AND 4294 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD AND 10606 AND 10608
CANFIELD STREET.
WHEREAS, The Johnson A. Edosomwan LLC, by Robert A. Lawrence, agent, has
submitted Application No. SE-09060001 requesting Special Exceptions to Section 110-
1046(3)(b) to provide side yards less than 25 feet wide where contiguous to residentially
zoned property outside the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District and to Section 110-
1046(3)a.2 to reduce the minimum required 10-foot front yard setback in accordance with
Section 110-1046(6).
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation from Staff, the recommendation from the Board of Architectural Review and
testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions are
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code
Section 110-1046(6), 110-1047, and 110-958 for the following reasons:
1) The requests have been designed in a manner which will complement the
unique character of the Old Town Fairfax Historic District with respect to
building size, scale, placement, design and use of materials;
2) The proposed structure and improvements will promote the general welfare
and protect the public health, safety and morals by tending to maintain and
augment the city tax base as a whole, generating business activity, maintaining
and creating employment opportunity, and making the city a more attractive
and desirable place in which to live.
3) The proposed combination of architectural elements conform to accepted
architectural principles, as contrasted with engineering standards designed to
satisfy safety or functional requirements only, and exhibit external
characteristics of demonstrated architectural and aesthetic durability.
4) The orientation and location of the proposed structures and improvements, and
their relationship to open spaces and topography, will be harmonious with the
surrounding buildings and area.
5) The design of the proposed structures and site would provide for the safe and
efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this l lth day of May, 2010, that Application No. SE-09060001 be and hereby is
APPROVED, as requested, with the proffered conditions revised through April 16, 2010 and
amended May 11, 2010.
Adopted this 11th day of May, 2010.
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From: Cranmer, Nancy
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 1:05 PM
To: Burrell, Melanie; Steele, Dorothy
Cc: Blevins, Jack
Subject: Canfield Village - final SE resolution
Attachments: Canfield SE resolution - revised at CCPH.doc
Importance: High
Melanie and Dottie,
In checking over the letters to be sent to the agent and verifying it by listening to the video, I realized that the final SE
resolution for Canfield Village needs to be changed to reflect the amended proffers. Accordingly, please find attached
the updated resolution.
Nancy Jo
Nancy Jo Cranmer, AICP
Community Development Planner
City of Fairfax
104,55 Armstrong Street
f tairfax,. WgIn a 21030
703-335-7326 (direct)
703 335-7930 (main)
mailto.'ncranmer@faiifaxva. ov
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City Council
City of Fairfax
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2010 -
APPROVAL
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE JOHNSON A. EDOSOMWAN LLC,
BY ROBERT A. LAWRENCE, AGENT, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 110-
1046(3)(b) TO PROVIDE SIDE YARDS LESS THAN 25 FEET WIDE WHERE
CONTIGUOUS TO RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE OLD TOWN
FAIRFAX TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT AND TO SECTION 110-1046(3)a.2 TO
REDUCE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED 10-FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK ON THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAX MAP PARCELS 57-3-02:031A, 031B, 031C, 031D, 032, AND
037 AND ALSO KNOWN AS 4288 AND 4294 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD AND 10606 AND
10608 CANFIELD STREET.
WHEREAS, The Johnson A. Edosomwan LLC, by Robert A. Lawrence, agent, has
submitted Application No. 5E-09060001 requesting Special Exceptions to Section 110-1046(3)(b)
to provide side yards less than 25 feet wide where contiguous to residentially zoned property outside
the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District and to Section 110-1046(3)a.2 to reduce the
minimum required 10-foot front yard setback in accordance with Section 110-1046(6).
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the recommendation
from Staff, the recommendation from the Board of Architectural Review and testimony received at
the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions are
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Section
110-1046(6), 110-1047, and 110-958 for the following reasons:
1) The requests have been designed in a manner which will complement the unique
character of the Old Town Fairfax Historic District with respect to building size,
scale, placement, design and use of materials;
2) The proposed structure and improvements will promote the general welfare and
protect the public health, safety and morals by tending to maintain and augment the
city tax base as a whole, generating business activity, maintaining and creating
employment opportunity, and making the city a more attractive and desirable place
in which to live.
3) The proposed combination of architectural elements conform to accepted
architectural principles, as contrasted with engineering standards designed to satisfy
safety or functional requirements only, and exhibit external characteristics of
demonstrated architectural and aesthetic durability.
4) The orientation and location of the proposed structures and improvements, and their
relationship to open spaces and topography, will be harmonious with the
surrounding buildings and area.
5) The design of the proposed structures and site would provide for the safe and
efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
City Hall ? 10455 Armstrong Street ? Room 207
Fairfax ? Virginia ? 22030
703-385-7820 ? (FAX)703-383-7824
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on
this 11`h day of May, 2010, that Application No. SE-09060001 be and hereby is APPROVED, as
requested, with the proffered conditions revised through April 16, 2010 and amended May 11, 2010.
The motion to adopt the resolution was approved
Mayor
Date
Votes
Councilmember Cross
Councilman Drummond
Councilman Greenfield
Councilman Meyer
Councilman Rasmussen
Councilman Stombres
Special Exception Resolution/ THE JOHNSONA. EDOSOMWAN LLC (CANFIELD VILLAGE)
City Council
City of Fairfax
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2010 -
DENIAL
RESOLUTION TO DENY THE REQUEST OF THE JOHNSON A. EDOSOMWAN LLC, BY
ROBERT A. LAWRENCE, AGENT, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 110-
1046(3)(b) TO PROVIDE SIDE YARDS LESS THAN 25 FEET WIDE WHERE
CONTIGUOUS TO RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE OLD TOWN
FAIRFAX TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT AND TO SECTION 110-1046(3)a.2 TO
REDUCE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED 10-FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK ON THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAX MAP PARCELS 57-3-02:031A, 031B, 031C, 031D, 032, AND
037 AND ALSO KNOWN AS 4288 AND 4294 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD AND 10606 AND
10608 CANFIELD STREET.
WHEREAS, The Johnson A. Edosomwan LLC, by Robert A. Lawrence, agent, has
submitted Application No. SE-09060001 requesting Special Exceptions to Section 110-1046(3)(b)
to provide side yards less than 25 feet wide where contiguous to residentially zoned property outside
the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District and to Section 110-1046(3)a.2 to reduce the
minimum required 10-foot front yard setback in accordance with Section 110-1046(6); and
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the recommendation
from Staff, the recommendation from the Board of Architectural Review and testimony received at
the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exceptions are not
appropriate because the proposal does not meet the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code
Sections 110-1046(6), 110-1047, and 110-958 for the following reasons:
[City Council should choose one or more of the following as appropriate:]
• The requests have not been designed in a manner which will complement the unique
character of the Old Town Fairfax Historic District with respect to building size,
scale, placement, design and use of materials;
• The proposed design, material, texture, color, lighting, landscaping, dimension, line,
mass, roof line and height of the proposed structure or improvements will not
harmonize with the surrounding buildings and area
The orientation and location of the proposed structure or improvement, and its
relationship to open spaces and topography, will not be harmonious with the
surrounding buildings and area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on
this 11th day of May, 2010, that Application No. SE-09060001 be and hereby is DENIED.
The motion to deny the resolution was approved
Special Exception Resolution/ THE JOHNSONA. EDOSOMWAN LLC (CANFIELD VILLAGE)
Mayor
Date
Votes
Councilmember Cross
Councilman Drummond
Councilman Greenfield
Councilman Meyer
Councilman Rasmussen
Councilman Stombres
Special Exception Resolutionl THE JOHNSONA. EDOSOMIIAN LLC (CANFIELD f/7 .T .AGE)