2025 Clarendon Blvd. – Wendy’s Site

Location

The 0.57-acre (24,980 sq. ft.) site is located between Wilson Boulevard to the north and Clarendon Boulevard to the south in the Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood. The site is also bordered by North Courthouse Road (east), and the 2001 Clarendon Apartments (west)., Arlington, VA 22201  View Map

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Status

Approved

This reports the status related to the Site Plan Review Process only (Administrative Regulations 4.1).

This new development supersedes the 2015 site plan approval. 

About the Project

Site Plan #435 

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The applicant, Greystar, proposes to develop the site (“Wendy’s Site”) with a 16-story mixed-use building, consisting of ground floor retail and residential dwelling units above. The project includes a 104,789 sq. ft. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) from Site Plan #417 (“Wakefield Manor”). The Applicant also proposes a public pedestrian plaza at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road, Wilson Boulevard, and Clarendon Boulevard of approximately 1,497 square feet.

Additional project details include:

  • “New” Site Plan (C-O-2.5 district):
    • 16-story residential building, with ground level retail
    • 231 total residential units
    • 4,000 sq. ft. of retail GFA
    • 0.32 parking spaces per dwelling unit
  • Site Plan infrastructure and improvements include:
    • New public plaza
    • Utility fund contribution
    • Streetscape improvements
    • Public art contribution
    • Affordable housing contribution
    • LEED Gold certification

Applicant Materials

July 2021

February 2022 

Public Process

  • This project will undergo public review via a virtual Site Plan Review Process. Learn more.
  • The SPRC Chair for the site plan review process is: Leonardo Sarli: lsarli@me.com 
Timeline Milestone / Meeting Materials
July 12, 2021 Site Plan Acceptance  
August 2021 Site Plan Review Kickoff
September 7 - 16, 2021 Online Engagement Opportunity

Review Focus: land use, building massing, architecture, open space / landscaping, transportation

October 21, 2021

 

Virtual Joint LRPC-SPRC Meeting

Agenda Topics: Land Use, Building Height/Massing, Architecture

November 18, 2021

Virtual Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting

Agenda Topics: Transportation, Open Space, Community Benefits and Construction 

March 3, 2022

Transportation Commission Meeting 

March 7, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting  
March 19, 2022 County Board Meeting  

*Process timelines are subject to change as needs arise. Check back for updates. 

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