Patrick Henry Library

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Location:

101 Maple Avenue E

Summary: The Town of Vienna and Fairfax County have partnered on the redevelopment of the library to construct an updated library facility as well as additional public parking in the shared garage. Approximately 50% of the construction funding for the public parking is funded through a grant from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA).
Requests:

Modifications of Requirement

  • Front Yard- 15 foot front yard setback is required; 10 foot is proposed.
  • Rear Yard- 10 foot rear yard setback is required; 3 foot at the closest point along the rear is proposed.
  • Tree Canopy Coverage- 10% tree canopy at a maturity of 20 years is required; 4% is proposed. 7 existing street trees on Maple Ave E and 4 proposed street trees on Center St S are not included in the calculation.

Sec. 15.2-2232 Review

The Planning Commission, per Section 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, is tasked with finding whether proposed public buildings are substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan.

Update:

October 23, 2023- Fairfax County will meet with the Town Council to review the latest design and reaffirm the Town's participation in the project.

Project Timeline

DATE MEETING\SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS/PLANS VIDEO/AUDIO
09/28/2023 Work Session with Board of Architectural Review
11/30/2022 Work Session with Board of Architectural Review Audio
09/12/2022 Town Council Meeting - Approve continued participation in Development Agreement for Patrick Henry Library public parking Video
09/01/2022 Work Session with Board of Architectural Review Audio
06/13/2022 Town Council Conference Session - Discuss Concept Design Phase for Redevelopment of Patrick Henry Library and Options for Moving Forward with Project or Terminating Agreement Audio
01/24/2022 Town Council Meeting - Approve funding for Patrick Henry Library Parking Garage Design Attachments Video
06/07/2021 Town Council Meeting - Approve continued participation in Development Agreement for Patrick Henry Library public parking Video
06/11/2020 Fairfax County - Approve design and construction agreement with Fairfax County to develop garage and parking
01/27/2020 Town Council Meeting - Adopt Resolution to apply for NVTA funding for garage Video
11/04/2019 Town Council Meeting - Approve Resolution to apply for NVTA funding for garage Video
08/19/2019 Town Council Meeting - Presentation of Feasibility Study Video
09/17/2018 Town Council Meeting - Agreement for Feasibility Study Video