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8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Request for approval of proposed site plan and modifications of requirements for 800-900 Follin Lane, SE, Navy Federal Credit Union, for the installation of emergency generators and construction of related infrastructure.
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: n/a
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU)'s headquarters, addressed at 820 Follin Lane, SE, was constructed in three phases from the late 1970s through the 1990s and is currently undergoing modernization. The existing emergency generators are aging and require replacement to maintain reliable service. The proposed site modifications include the installation of replacement emergency generators and supporting infrastructure.
To mitigate operational noise, the generators will be enclosed by a 14-foot-high acoustic fence designed to absorb sound from the equipment. The Town Code permits a maximum fence height of six feet under Section 18-513.2D; therefore, the applicant is requesting a modification of requirements to allow the proposed 14-foot fence for enhanced noise control.
Per Sections 18-836.2E and 18-830 of the Town Code, the site plan - including the proposed modifications - requires review and recommendation by the Planning Commission before final approval by the Town Council.
Strategic Plan Initiative:
Vienna as a Safe Community: This project aligns with that strategy by modernizing and securing a critical component of the Town's emergency power infrastructure at one of its largest commercial campuses. By replacing aging generators with quieter, more efficient models and constructing a sound-attenuating fence, NFCU is:
o Ensuring continuity of operations in emergencies (supporting emergency management and resilience),
o Investing in newer, cleaner, and quieter technology that enhances public safety through reduced operational impacts, and
o Supporting a safe community for adjacent neighborhoods through noise miti...
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