4601 Fairfax Drive – Ballston One

Location

The 2.28-acre site is located on Fairfax Drive in the Ballston neighborhood. It is bound by the Ballston Wetland Park and an Interstate 66 entrance ramp to the west, Fairfax Drive to the south, Marymount University’s Blue Goose development to the east, and One Ballston Plaza and Three Ballston Plaza office buildings to the north. The site is currently developed with a 12-story office building and underground parking garage constructed in 1986., Arlington, VA 22201  View Map

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Status

Under Review

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

About the Project

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The applicant, Penzance, has submitted an application for an amendment to Site Plan #187 to perform the following:

  • Demolish the existing office building while retaining the below-grade garage
  • Construct a seven-story residential building containing 328 units
  • Parking ratio of 0.66 spaces per unit (218 total spaces)
  • Zoning modifications requested for:
    • Additional density
    • Density exclusions
    • Residential parking ratio
    • Compact parking ratio
SPLN24-00036 (SP #187)
Virtual Walking Tour (coming soon)

Applicant Materials

Public Process

  • This project will undergo public review via a Site Plan Review Process. Learn more.
  • The SPRC Chair for the site plan review process is: Nia Bagley
  • SPRC Roster
Timeline Milestone / Meeting Materials
Dec. 19, 2024 Site Plan Acceptance
Jan. 2025  Site Plan Review Kick-off  
  • Virtual Walking Tour (coming soon) 
Feb. 6-20, 2025

Online Engagement Opportunity

Review focus:

  • Land Use and Density
  • Site Design
  • Building Height, Form and Architecture
  • Transportation
  • Open Space and Landscaping

Feedback

March 20, 2025 

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #1
  • Coming soon
April 28, 2025 Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #2
  • Coming soon
TBD Planning Commission Public Hearing
TBD County Board Public Hearing

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