Fairfax County Considers Plan Amendment for Reston Property

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Fairfax County is considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the 3.5-acre 1950 Roland Clarke Place parcel in Reston, Virginia. The current plan recommends a Residential Mixed Use designation with a 75% residential/25% nonresidential split up to 3.55 FAR. The Board of Supervisors has requested staff consider increasing the recommended percentage of residential use to allow primarily residential uses on the property with the inclusion of a public recreation amenity.

Why it matters

This plan amendment could significantly impact the future development of the 1950 Roland Clarke Place property, shifting the balance between residential and commercial uses. It reflects the county's ongoing efforts to shape the growth and character of the Reston Transit Station Area.

The details

The 1950 Roland Clarke Place parcel is located in the Wiehle Transit Oriented Development South District of the Wiehle-Reston East Transit Station Area. The current Comprehensive Plan recommends a Residential Mixed Use designation for the property, with a 75% residential/25% nonresidential split up to an intensity of 3.55 FAR. The Board of Supervisors has now requested that staff consider increasing the recommended percentage of residential use to allow primarily residential uses on the property, while also including a public recreation amenity.

• On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized the consideration of a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Reston Transit Station Area (2023-III-6UP).
• On July 25, 2023, the Plan amendment was reauthorized and moved to Tier 1 on the work program.

What’s next

The Fairfax County planning staff will now consider the Board's request to increase the recommended percentage of residential use for the 1950 Roland Clarke Place property as part of the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.