Hollin Hills Potential Historic Overlay District (HOD) Community Meeting Agenda

March 11, 2019 7pm

1. Remarks by Supervisor Storck

2. Introduction of Staff Members and Roles

3. Hollin Hills Potential Overlay District Presentation

– Background of Hollin Hills

– Board Motion staff analysis process

– What is an HOD and what could it mean for your property?

– Timeline

– Next steps

4. Question and Answer Session

Potential Hollin Hills Historic

Overlay District March 11, 2019

Hollin Meadows Elementary School

Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning

Laura Arseneau, Nicole Brannan and Leanna O’Donnell

Hollin Hills Significance • Significance of Hollin

Hills Subdivision

– Modern architectural style- Charles Goodman and Robert Davenport

– Land design significance

– National Register Historic District listing-September 30, 2013

– County Inventory of Historic Sites listing-September 12, 1972

Contents of Board of Supervisor’s Motion • Board of Supervisor’s Motion on

July 31, 2018 – Directed staff to consider the

establishment of a Hollin Hills Historic Overlay District (HOD) Additional Z.O. Criteria to Establish HOD

• To determine that the potential historic district possesses historic, archaeological, architectural or cultural values

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment

• Rezoning- Map the Overlay District

Staff Analysis

• Section 7-203.3 of the Zoning Ordinance:

–Staff “shall prepare and submit a report to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors evaluating the proposal to establish a Historic Overlay District.” Including: 1. Analysis of current conditions

2. Description of individual structures, present trends, conditions and desirable objectives for preservation

3. Description of existing structures and uses likely to have an adverse effect on desired character

• Sherwood Hall Lane

Fort Hunt Road Annotated by county staff 3/11/19

Staff Analysis (cont.)

• Section 7-203.3 of the Zoning Ordinance:

4. Analysis of archaeological features and sites

5. Identification of HOD boundaries 6. Recommendations concerning detailed

regulations to be applied within the district – New Zoning Ordinance Appendix

(regulatory)

• Additional Z.O. Criteria to Establish HOD – To determine that the potential historic

district possesses historic, archaeological, architectural or cultural values

Historic Overlay Districts (HOD)

• What is a Historic Overlay District?

– A zoning tool that helps to promote “ the general welfare …though the identification, preservation, and enhancement of those buildings, structures, neighborhoods, landscapes, places and areas that have historical, cultural, architectural or archaeological significance” (Z.O. 7-200)

– Prevent encroachment of new buildings or structures

– Promote upkeep and rehabilitation of older structures

– Ensure new development within district is appropriate

Example Existing HOD-Woodlawn

• Located in Alexandria along Route 1

• Consists of Woodlawn Plantation, George Washington Grist Mill and the Pope-Leighey House, among other historic properties

• Defining feature: viewshed

Example of Zoning Ordinance Regulations Existing HOD- Woodlawn

• Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance

– Use limitations • Location of residential and

commercial uses; no industrial uses

• Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan

• Compatibility of new design with historic sites

• New improvements shall be compatible with historic sites related to visual impacts

– Current R-1 Zoning District mandates lot size, minimum yards, density, and open space requirements Photo: http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/wedding-gallery

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

• What is the Architectural Review Board?

–Purpose is to administer provisions of HOD

• Appointed members by the BOS with professional expertise in preservation

• Hear and approve building permits and sign permits

• Review and make recommendations for rezoning, and site plans

What could a HOD Designation mean for your property?

• It does not apply to interior alterations.

• Existing renovations can remain

• Underlying rezoning (R-2) remains in place

ARB approval would be required before a building permit can be

issued and applies primarily to larger, exterior renovations,

construction or demolition

What requires a building permit?*,** (Partial List) A permit IS required for... A permit IS NOT required for...

New buildings, additions and structures Fences

Porches and decks (including alterations to

existing)

Residential window replacements

Sheds and playhouses over 256 square feet Residential door replacements

Swimming pools Gutters

Retaining walls over 3 feet Playground equipment

New exterior stairs or stoops On-grade patios (including wood patios)

Demolition of buildings and structures Driveways

* Please visit the Land Development Services Webpage for a complete list ** Alterations for ARB review may be added or removed from this list pending the staff analysis and Work Group determinations if a HOD is recommended

Spring 2019

• 1st

Community meeting

• Establish work group

Summer/Fall 2019

• Work group meetings

• Review by boards/age ncies

Fall 2019

• Draft Recommen dations

• 2nd

Community Meeting

• Response Period for Comments

1st Quarter

2020

• Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Public Hearings

Timeline/Schedule Review

Next Steps

• Establish Work Group

• Consult with ARB and History Commission

• Staff

–Continue site visits and analysis of structures

–Begin to design maps and documents for draft staff report

Questions? Contact Info:

Dept. of Planning and Zoning

Laura Arseneau 703-324-1209 Nicole Brannan 703-324-1264

Fort Hunt Road Annotated by county staff 3/11/19

• Sherwood Hall Lane

Location of

Potential

HOD and

current NR

Nomination

Boundary

Potential

Outline of Potential HOD and current NR Nomination Boundary

Aerial of Potential HOD and current NR Nomination Boundary