R-14-40 RESOLUTION NO. R-14-40
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION,APPLICANT, AND RICHARD W. PEPPER, AGENT, FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR RELIEF FROM THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SET
FORTH IN SEC. 110-180 (b) (2) a 2 OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR A
TENANT SPACE LOCATED AT 11180-82 LEE HIGHWAY,AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP PARCEL 57-1-02-016.
WHEREAS, Navy Federal Credit Union, Applicant, and Richard W. Pepper, Agent, has
submitted Application No. SE-14060018 requesting a Special Exception to modify the
requirements of City Code 110-180(b)(2) a 2 to allow a tenant sign on a non-frontage facade
of a shopping center building.
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 Exceptions would be
appropriate because the proposal would meet the requisites established by City of Fairfax
Code §110-185 and 110-366 and for the following reasons:
1. The applicant has demonstrated that the sign requirements contained in Section 110-
180(b)(2) a 2 will present a unique burden due to the tenant's location in the shopping
center relative to the existing site's points of vehicular access;
2. The request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and other adopted city goals
and policies;
3. The request is appropriate given the size and shape of the lot and the lot's site design
on which the use is proposed;
4. The request will not result in increased traffic congestion or otherwise negatively
impact existing traffic flow or pedestrian and vehicular safety;
5. The request will not be contrary to the objectives specified in the comprehensive plan;
6. The request will not adversely impact adjacent property or the surrounding area;
7. The request will not adversely impact the safety and welfare of residents living in the
area; and
8. 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 July, 2014, that Application No. SE-14060018 be and hereby is
APPROVED, as requested with the following conditions:
1. The proposed signage and lighting shall be in general conformance with the exhibits
included with the application by Navy Federal Credit Union, as revised through April
15, 2014.
2. The total area of all building-mounted signage for this tenant space shall not exceed 80
square feet.
3. Only signage for the tenant in 11180-82 Lee Highway shall be affixed to the south-
facing facade wall.
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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 DeMarco Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilmember Loftus Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Miller Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Absent