CFFC, protecting and preserving the natural, historical, and agricultural resources of Fauquier County since 1968

-The existing zoning of the property is reasonable.
-That the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for a Rezoning are not met in this application, the Planning Commission finding that said application will negatively impact the public health, safety, and welfare of residents of Fauquier County.
-That the proposed use fails to comply with and is not in conformity with all the applicable standards of Article 4 and Article 13 of said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable requirements of said Zoning Ordinance.
-That the proposal does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Bealeton Service District.
-That the impacts of the proposed use have not been mitigated.

The Mixed Use –

263,000 square feet of commercial space including retail, restaurants, bank, offices and boutique hotel. 

23,000 square feet of Public, Civic and Institutional uses and an organic farm. 

one hundred bed (100) Nursing Home,

fifty-five (55) unit assisted living facility. 

one hundred ten (110) multi-family residential units

forty-one (41) live/work and townhouse units. 

The Mixed Use –

23,500 square feet of Public, Civic and Institutional uses,

5,000 square feet of commercial space, and two bed and breakfasts. 

one hundred forty-six (146) single family age restricted units (over 55 years old),

eight (8) multi-family age restricted units,

twenty-five (25) unit nursing home,

twenty-five (25) unit assisted living facility. 

Issues areas identified in the December 2009 staff report provided to the Planning Commission include:

·         Appropriateness of a community with all single-family detached being age restricted

·         Revised Traffic Impact Analysis with impacts addressed

·         Inconsistencies in the Code of Development

·         Lack of mix of housing units

·         Lack of clarity on open space

·         Commitment to community facilities

·         Justification for increase in density

·         Adequately address impacts of proposed project on schools, parks, libraries, public safety, and transportation

·         Distribution and functionality of parking areas

·         Design Review procedure by County

·         Appropriate, functional phasing plan

·         Address utility locations

·         Clarify Live-Work definition

·         Clarification and additional information related to Public, Civic and Institutional uses

·         Variety of building heights

·         Address accessory dwelling units

·         Provide trail details

·         Provide matching concept grading plan and stormwater management plan

·         Obtain agreement with School Division to use portion of Independence Avenue