19960213 r-96-8RESOLUTION NO. R-96-8
RESOL~ION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF CROWN STATIONS, INC. BY
JERRY WEDER, AGENT, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO CITY CODE SECTION 26-
69(a)(la) - TO ALLOW A LANDSCAPED STRIP ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY TO BE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED 25 FEET; SECTION 26-173(d) TO ALLOW
THE LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE TO BE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED 25 PERCENT OF
THE DROSS AREA OF THE LOT; AND SECTION 26-39.1(h)(2) TO ALLOW THE
INCREASE IN OFF-STREET PARKING (MORE THAN 30 PERCENT) FOR A
NONCONFORMING USE WITHOUT REQUIRING THE ENTIRE SITE TO COMPLY WITH
ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE PARKING ORDINANCE ON THE PREMISES
KNOWN AS 10800 LEE HIGHWAY, AND MORE PARTICULARLY IDENTIFIED AS 57-1-
((2))-52.
WHEREAS, Crown Stations, Inc. has submitted Application No. SE-170-96-2 requesting
Special Exceptions to the City Code listed below:
Section 26-69(a)(la) - To allow a landscaped strip adjacent to a public right-of-way to
be less than the required 25 feet;
Section 26-173(d) - To allow the landscaped open space to be less than the required 25
percent of the gross area of the lot; and
Section 26-39. l(h)(2) - To allow the increase in off-street parking (more than 30 percen0
for a nonconforming use without requiting the entire site to comply with all applicable
provisions of the parking ordinance.
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the proposed Special Exception is
appropriate because the proposal meets the requisites established by City of Fairfax Code Section
26-39.7, Section 26.71.2 and Section 26-168(0 for the following reasons:
1. The proposed redevelopment enhances the appearance of the site and the Lee
Highway Corridor.
2. The proposed design promotes the safety and movement of vehicular traffic on
the site and upon adjacent streets.
3. Overall, the request is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and
goal of the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax on
of February, 1996, that Application No. SE-170-96-2 be and hereby is
this 13th day
APPROVED.
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