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1. Is this a City-led project?

No. This is a private development project. The property owner has brought forward this application for rezoning to allow this project.

2. Where is this zoning application in the process?

The application is currently under staff review. 

3. What is the next step in the zoning process after staff review?

After staff completes their review, the next step in the zoning process is to move forward to Planning & Zoning Commission review.  It is important to note that moving an application forward through the zoning process is no guarantee of staff support or ultimate Planning & Zoning Commission or City Council approval.  It provides the opportunity for the public to give input and feedback on the proposal.  Public feedback informs the staff recommendation as well as the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council throughout the decision-making process. 

4. How many units are being proposed?

370 multi-family units as a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom; and 5 live/work units with office focused uses permitted on the ground floor.

5. Why is multi-family permitted here?

This proposal aligns with the City Council approved 2018 Land Use Plan which identifies this area as part of a Regional Activity Center. A Regional Activity Center is an area located along regional highways to ensure that more intense uses are separated from single-family residential areas. The Regional Activity Center calls for a variety of land uses such as office, retail/entertainment, hotels, and residential including multi-family residential.

6. How is parking being addressed?

The proposal includes a structured parking garage as well as some on-street parking.

7. How will this impact our public schools?

The developer has completed a school impact analysis as part of their rezoning application which concluded that this development, due to the higher number of one-bedroom units, would yield approximately 23 students at full occupancy. This site is in the attendance boundaries of Highlands Elementary, Dulles Middle and Dulles High School.