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The project recently received site plan approval from the Planning Commission in August 2022. The building layout and vehicle entrances are conditionally approved pending a City staff final administrative review of the Site Plan to clean up any remaining details. After which, the developer can apply for a demolition permit followed by a building permit. Construction should start later in 2022.
Founders II is a new mixed-use development project proposed by Mill Creek. As proposed the project would include the following key elements:
The total site area is 91,270 square feet (2.095 acres). The following properties at the intersection of W. Broad St and S. West St are included in the development proposal under the current application: 1001 & 1003 W. Broad St (RPC 52-102-060 and RPC 51-102-065). The previous uses on the site include a retail business at the corner and a Rite Aid. The current zoning designation is B-1, Limited Business. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Designation is “Mixed-Use” for the whole proposed site area.
NOTICE: Until further notice, public meetings will be held pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and local legislation adopted to allow for continued government operation during the COVID-19 declared emergency. All participating members of the applicable public body will be present at meetings through electronic means; and all members of the public are welcome to view the meeting at meeting specific links provided in the meeting agenda, and on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Public comments will be accepted electronically and may be submitted to meeting-specific emails provided in the agenda.
Comments may always be submitted to the City Council via the City Clerk's office, cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov.
Find information and past materials on Founders Row II below in the project timeline table. More meeting announcements and public comment opportunities will be posted here.
Date | Milestone / Meeting | Materials |
November 20, 2020 | First Submission to City | See Below: Package Items for March 15, 2021 City Council Work Session |
March 15, 2021 | City Council Work Session | Council Package (Item 3c) Meeting Recording(Starts at 1:44:45) |
April 7, 2021 | Planning Commission Virtual Town Hall (includes reps from most Boards and Commissions) | Planning Commission Package (Item 8) Meeting Recording(Starts at 1:12:53) |
June 8, 2021 | Second Submission to City | See Below: Application Materials |
July 19, 2021 | City Council Work Session | Council Package (Item 3b) Meeting Recording(Starts at 38:05) |
September 13, 2021 | City Council Work Session | Council Package (Item 7e) Meeting Recording(Starts at 2:05:30) |
September 20, 2021 | City Council Information Session | VC Comparison Chart |
September 27, 2021 | City Council Work Session & Referral to Boards and Commissions* | Council Package(Item 10b(3)) Meeting Recording(Starts at 1:06:00) |
October 6, 2021 | Planning Commission Work Session | Planning Commission Package (Item 6) Meeting Recording(Starts at 55:30) |
November 3, 2021 | Planning Commission Work Session | Planning Commission Package (Item 8B) Meeting Recording (Starts at 53:45) |
November 17, 2021 | Planning Commission Public Hearing | Planning Commission Package (Item 6c) Meeting Recording(Starts 1:32:00) |
December 17, 2021 | Third Submission to City | See Below: Application Materials |
February 7, 2022 | City Council Work Session | Council Package (Item 1a) Meeting Recording(Starts 00:04:30) |
March 7, 2022 | City Council Work Session | Council Package (Item 1a) Meeting Recording(Starts 00:30:30) |
March 28, 2022 | City Council Public Hearing / Action | Council Package (Item 10(a)(1)) Meeting Recording(Starts at 2:26:00) |
* The Founders Row II Special Exception and Rezoning Application was reviewed by all Boards and Commissions in either their October or November 2021 Meetings. If you are interested in a specific Board's discussion on Founders Row II, please refer to the individual Board or Commission's webpage.
Date | Milestone / Meetings | Materials |
April 27, 2022 | Site Plan Application Submission #1 | See "Application Materials" Below |
June 16, 2022 | Planning Commission Work Session #1 | PC Package (Item 7A) Applicant Presentation Meeting Recording(Starts 39:30) |
June 27, 2022* | Site Plan Application Submission #2 | See "Application Materials" Below |
July 13, 2022* | Architectural Advisory Board Meeting | |
July 20, 2022* | Urban Forestry Commission Meeting | |
August 3, 2022* | Planning Commission Work Session #3 | PC Package (Item 7A) Applicant Presentation Meeting Recording(Starts at 2:45) |
August 17, 2022* | Planning Commission Public Hearing | To Be Posted |
*All future dates are tentative and subject to change. Materials will be posted once they are available
For further project information or questions, please contact: