R-12-16 RESOLUTION NO. R-12-16
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY JDC BOULEVARD, LLC,FOR A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 110-185 TO
ALLOW A SHOPPING CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGN IDENTIFYING
INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES ON THE PREMISES KNOWN AS 10120-10160
FAIRFAX BOULEVARD AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP
47-4-23 PARCELS 000A AND 000D.
WHEREAS,JDC Boulevard, LLC, has submitted Application No. SE-12030048
requesting a Special Exception to Sec. 110-180(b)(2)a.1 to allow a shopping center
identification sign identifying individual businesses; and
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully considered the application, the
recommendation from Staff, and testimony received at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exception is
appropriate because the proposal, as modified by the conditions of approval, meets the
requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Sections 110-185 and 110-366 for the
following reasons:
1) The applicant has demonstrated that the sign requirements contained in Section 110-
180(b)(2)a.1 will present a unique burden due to the long and narrow shape of the lot
and the location of the primary site entrance at one end;
2) The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted city
goals and policies;
3) The request is in harmony with the purpose of the sign article set forth in Section 110-
176 of the City Code and the purposes of zoning ordinances set forth in Code of
Virginia 15.2-2283;
4) The request will not negatively impact traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular
safety; and
5) The request 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 8th day of May, 2012, that Application No. SE-12030048 be and hereby is
APPROVED,with the following condition:
1. The sign shall be in general conformance with the sign exhibit prepared by Bignell
Watkins Hasser dated March 15, 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Aye
Councilman Silverthorne Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye