R-12-18 RESOLUTION NO. R-12-18
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY GARY BRENT, AGENT FOR
COX COMMUNICATIONS, FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR RELIEF FROM
THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE II, DIVISION 7
(SIGNS) OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, LOCATED AT 11044 LEE
HIGHWAY, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP PARCEL
57-1-02-036.
WHEREAS, Gary Brent, Agent for Cox Communications, has submitted Application
No. SE-12020075 requesting Special Exception to:
1. Modify the requirements of City Code §110-180(b)(2)a.2 to allow one building-
mounted sign to be located on a wall that has no public entrance; 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 would
be appropriate because the proposal would meet the requisites established by City of Fairfax
Code §110-185, and for the following reasons:
1. The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and other adopted city
goals and policies;
2. The request is appropriate given the size and shape of the lot and the lot's site
design on which the use is proposed;
3. The request will not result in increased traffic congestion or otherwise
negatively impact existing traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular safety;
4. The request will will not be contrary to the objectives specified in the
comprehensive plan;
5. The request will not adversely impact adjacent property or the surrounding
area;
6. The request will not adversely impact the safety and welfare of residents living in the
area; and
7. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the applicable article
of Chapter 110 of the City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this 22nd day of May, 2012, that Application No. SE-12020075 be and hereby
is APPROVED, as requested with the following conditions:
1. The building-mounted sign shall be in accordance with the Cox Sign Plans revised
through October 31, 2011.
2. The total area of building-mounted signage shall not exceed 73.25 square feet.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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