19880802 r-88-38RESOLUTION NO. R-88-38
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF COMBINED PROPERTIES
LTD. PARTNERSHIP B ¥ RONALD HAFT, GENERAL PARTNER, FOR
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FROM SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26
OF THE CODE OF THE CIT¥ OF FAIRFAX FOR PROPERT¥ LOCATED AT
9444 THROUGH 9542 ARLINGTON BOULEVARD AND MORE
PARTICULARL¥ DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP 48-3-((2))-11 AND
48-3-((6))-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12.
WHEREAS, Combined Properties, Ltd. Partnership has submitted application
No. SE-40-88-1 requesting the special exceptions to the City Code sections listed
below:
Section 26-39.2(e)(1) to allow a front landscaped strip 2 feet wide where 25
feet is required; and
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Section 26-39.7(a) to allow a 20 percent reduction in the number of re-
quired parking spaces for a shopping center.
Section 26-173(c)(1) to allow parking in 23 feet of the required 25-foot
front yard.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed special exceptions
are appropriate because the proposed development meets the requisites established
by City of Fairfax Code Section 26-39.7(a) for the following reasons:
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The uses in the shopping center are quite varied and do provide the mix of
parking demands that will allow spaces to be normally available for each
use.
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The reduction in parking spaces will not impair the supply of light or air to
adjacent property, unreasonably increase traffic on public streets, en-
danger public safety or diminish adjacent property values.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed special exceptions
are appropriate because the proposed development meets the requisites established
by City of Fairfax Code Section 26-39.7(c) for the following reasons:
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Will not result in increased traffic congestion or negatively impact exist-
ing pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow or safety;
B. Will not be contrary to objectives specified in the Comprehensive Plan;
C. Will permit a reasonable use of the property; and
D. Will not adversely impact adjacent properties.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed special exceptions
are appropriate because the proposed development meets the requisites established
by City of Fairfax Code Section 26-173(f)(2) for the following reasons:
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Will not result in development which is disproportionate to surrounding
land uses;
B. Will not adversely affect any nearby residential areas;
Will not overburden existing community facilities or result in obstruction
of light and air, endanger traffic, or cause traffic congestion or increase
danger from fire, flood or other hazards; and
D. Will not be contrary to the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax on this 2nd day of August ,1988, that application No. SE-40-88-1 be
and hereby is APPROVED with the following conditions:
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The free-standing signs in the shopping center be brought into
conformance with the sign ordinance upon reconstruction of the parking
lot.
The 25-foot landscaped strip along Arlington Boulevard to be constructed
and maintained by the applicant. This strip and sidewalk to be continued
off site along Arlington Boulevard for an additional 200 feet to the west.
Landscaping to be provided in general conformance with Exhibit A.
Adopted this 2nd day of Auqusl; ,1988.
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