Development News for Fairfax, Virginia

Board of Architectural Review Discusses Mixed-Use Development with Rezoning Request at Courthouse Plaza

The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) held a work session to discuss a mixed-use development application at 10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard, Case Number BAR 26-0009. The applicant, Combined Courthouse LLC, previously had a major certificate of appropriateness denied by the city council. The current application includes a rezoning request, a mixed-use building, and facade updates to the existing shopping center. Key discussions revolved around architectural design, material palettes (including red brick options), sidewalk widths, special exceptions for height and parking, and the potential impact on the surrounding Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District. The board members provided feedback on the proposed design, emphasizing the need for better articulation, context sensitivity, and a cohesive material palette, particularly regarding the use of red brick and the treatment of facades. The applicant presented updated renderings and alternatives in response to staff and board comments, and discussed potential future phases of development. The meeting also covered administrative cases and upcoming agenda items.