19890314 r-89-10 R'89-10
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF FAIRFAX CAR WASH, INC.,
BY MELVIN BURKE, PRESIDENT, T/A EMBASSY AUTO WASH FOR SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS FROM SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FAIRFAX FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10874 LEE HIGHWAY AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP 57-1-((2))48C
WHEREAS, Melvin Burke has submitted Application No. SE-49-89-2 requesting
the special exceptions to the City Code as listed below:
1. Section 26-39.2¢e)(2): To permit a perimeter landscaped area
adjacent to a parking/drive area that is less than the required 12
feet;
2. Section 26-178(c)(2): To permit building side yard of five feet
where 25 feet is required; and
3. Section 26-178(d): To permit open space of 13.8% where 20% is
required.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed special exceptions
are appropriate because the proposed development meets the requisites established
by Fairfax City Code Section 26-39.7(c) and Section 26-178(f)(2) for the
following reasons:
Section 26-39.7(c):
1. Will not result in increased traffic condition or otherwise
negatively impact existing traffic flow or pedestrian or vehicular
safety;
2. Will not be contrary to the objective specified in the Comprehensive
Plan;
3. Will permit the reasonable use of the subject property; and
4. Will not adversely impact adjacent property or the surrounding area.
Section 26-178¢f)(2):
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Will not result in development which is disproportionate to
surrounding land uses;
Will not adversely affect adjacent residential areas;
Will not overburden the existing community facilities; and
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 14th day of March, 1989, that Application No. SE-49-89-2 be and hereby
is APPROVED with the following conditions:
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The two-foot landscaping strip along the east property line be
included in the project;
The dumpster area be completely screened with a fence of a material
compatible with the wall material and painted the same color to blend
in with the building;
The landscaped front area be planted with trees in accordance with
the Community Appearance Plan;
The curb, gutter and sidewalk must be replaced as needed;
The service drive must be repaved; and
The sidewalk along the front of the Hampton Inn, in the landscaped
strip, must be continued across the car wash frontage.
ADOPTED:
ATTEST:
March 14, 1989
Mayor ~rge T. Sn~, ~. /
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