Project Status: Completed
The City Council approved the site plan in September 2017. The cottage housing development opened in 2019.
About the Proposed Development
The Railroad Cottages, a cottage housing development by Railroad, LLC, received Special Exception approval from the City Council on September 11, 2017. The Planning Commission approved the site plan and consolidation plat on November 20, 2017. The project includes the following:
- Ten cottage units, each approximately 1,500 square feet in size;
- One common house, approximately 1,500 square feet in size, and containing a kitchen, dining area, social interaction area and guest room on the second floor;
- Common open space throughout the site; and
- Clustered parking area with a carport over 10 parking spaces and 3 additional parking spaces.
The project is located at the east end of Railroad Avenue (RPC #s 52-102-030, 52-102-031, and 52-102-032; 54,425 square feet approximate site area).
Approved Documents
Special Exception Documents
Site Plan and Consolidation Plat
Process
A new cottage housing ordinance was adopted by the City Council on February 13, 2017. Click here to see the adopted ordinance.
Cottage housing developments require the approval of a special exception from the City Council after review from City staff, boards and commissions. Additionally, approval of a site plan and subdivision (consolidation) application from the Planning Commission is required.
Public Input
For questions or comments contact:
Carly Aubrey
caubrey@fallschurchva.gov