Madison Homes Handed Setback on 12-Townhouse S Lee Project
The City’s planning staff rejected Madison Homes’ proposed rezoning of two S Lee lots from residential to transitional, jeopardizing the developer’s townhouse project.
Projects
EDA Decides Against Selling City Land to the Maple and Annandale Project; Staff Says Project Falls Short of Special Exception Objectives
The Maple and Annandale project hit major roadblocks in its Special Exception (SE) application when the EDA decided against selling a small City-owned parcel to the developers and the Planning staff decided that the project had not met the requirements for an SE to be granted.
Madison Homes Seeks to Build 12 New Townhomes on S Lee Street
Description and analysis of the Madison Homes’ request to rezone two single-family lots on S Lee St to transitional lots (T-1) to build 12 luxury townhomes. City Council will review the submission at their June 2 meeting.
Land Use, Rezoning, and the City’s Plans – A Framework for Considering New Townhomes on S Lee Street
The City’s Comprehensive Plan and related documents provide guidance on land use and the rationale for rezoning for redevelopment. What happens when developers seek the same rezoning but for a different outcome than envisioned as in the case of the Madison Homes request?
Proposed Rezoning at 106-108 S Lee Street to T Zone Sparks Community Concerns
A rezoning request from Madison Homes on two residential lots on S Lee to allow them to build 12 townhomes raised concerns in the community. They worry about the impacts of this upzoning on stormwater and sewer infrastructure, parking and traffic.
Fairfax Reviews Gordon Road Triangle Plans
Fairfax considers a Comprehensive Plan amendment application from the Beyer Family properties for the Gordon Road Triangle that would clear the way for increased density at the City’s west end.
West Falls Part 4 – Special CDA Assessments to be Paid by All West Falls Properties
The West Falls CDA issued $13 million bonds to help the developers pay for infrastructure. These bonds are repaid over 30 years via special assessments on the West Falls properties only, condo owners included.
Approved! A New Showroom Planned for Econize Closet at W Broad and S Spring
The Econize site plan for a new showroom at 821 W Broad St was approved by the Planning Commission. The current Econize properties on Park Ave. are to be sold to Madison Homes.
Approved! Quinn Project Moves Loading Dock to S Washington Street, 46% Parking Reduction Waiver Requested
Update: The Quinn site plan was approved on March 19, 2025. The latest site plan moves the Quinn loading dock from S Maple to S Washington. The sanitary sewage will be pumped to Arlington County’s treatment plant.