Subject:
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Request to set a Public Hearing for Vienna Market Rezoning Application for May 23, 2016.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Introductory Comments / Property Characteristics / Current Proposal:
The Vienna Market (Marco Polo) project is a mixed-use proposal with 26,000 square feet of first-floor retail and 49 townhouse condominium units above. The 1.9-acre site is located at 245 Maple Avenue West and 101, 107, 115 Pleasant Street NW, all in the C-1A Special Commercial zoning district (Requested zoning is MAC Maple Avenue Commercial). Application filed by Doug D'Alexander, Vienna Vision, LLC, Owner and Contract Purchaser.
Staff Review and Comments:
Since both the rezoning and site plan must meet Maple Avenue Commercial Corridor (MAC) standards, staff has provided a summary comparison of the applicant's proposal and the stated vision and goals of the (MAC). The MAC requires that rezoning requests include a site plan and, at staff's, Planning Commission's, and Council's request, the applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Study (hard copies are included).
Three work sessions have been conducted to review this project before the Planning Commission's March 23 public hearing. An additional public hearing was held on April 13, 2016. Staff has completed its review of the site plan and the applicant has amended the plan to address staff review comments and technical issues.
MAC Analysis:
The Vision
1. Compact, pedestrian-oriented, and human-scaled development -Yes, but could be better
2. Mixed-use and destination retail-style development - Yes
3. Promote a wider variety of housing options in Town - Yes
4. Enhance Town's economic vitality - Yes
5. Maintain and promote eclectic character and visual interest of building design and site configuration - Yes
6. High-quality and compatible development with adjacent neighborhoods - Yes
7. Improve environmental quality - Need additional information and defer it to DPW
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