Evolution Of T-Zone Proposals
Latest turn in the evolution of T-Zone proposals shows citizen concerns about building size and setbacks, affordable housing, environment, have not been addressed.
Latest turn in the evolution of T-Zone proposals shows citizen concerns about building size and setbacks, affordable housing, environment, have not been addressed.
Tarter – micromanaging price; Hardi – higher and bigger; Snyder – no attempt at T-zone compromise; Duncan – sorry about your view
City staff raises height and increase the T-zone density, reduces tree canopy and adds more by-right features.
Staff abandoned 10% ADUs in favor of larger units with up to 17% ADUs. Some Council members preferred more units rather than bigger ones, with a focus on the “missing middle”.
Citizens provided analyses to support their views, and more letters. Reactions were also printed in the Falls Church News Press.
Excerpts from a selection of more than 150 letters from citizens, mostly in opposition to the T-Zone proposal.
Video: Stoddard admits that latest changes fail to address citizen concerns about height, setbacks, stepbacks, and coverage.
PDF: Address, owner, usage, size, value and year built of each T-Zone property. Map attached.
City arborist wants reduced lot coverage, citing stormwater concerns in T-Zone proposal. Supports 20ft front and rear setbacks to allow for 15% tree canopy.