The Fairfax Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a bathroom remodel at 41 Olima Road on Aug. 21, allowing the creation of an approximately 41-square-foot full bathroom and minor exterior window modifications.

Staff told the commission the project requires a conditional use permit because the parcel’s slope prevents it from meeting minimum size and width standards in the RD 5.5-7 zone and that the proposal otherwise conforms with applicable general plan policies and the objective zoning standards of the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommended adoption of “resolution number 25 20 25 dash 20” with one small change recommended by Commissioner Newton to paragraph d of the resolution.

The commission held no public comment on the item. Commissioner Newton moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Bayla seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commission leadership told the public that the approval is subject to a 10-day appeal period and that information on appeals is available from town staff.

What the commission approved: the project includes an interior remodel to add a full bathroom of roughly 41 square feet, removal and patching of an existing upper‑floor western bedroom window, installation of a new window matching the adjacent unit in a slightly different location, and new cabinetry in the remodeled bedroom. No other exterior changes or additional site modifications were proposed.

What remains the same or unchanged: staff reported there were no project‑specific comments or required conditions from town departments or outside agencies.

Procedural note: the approval was made by motion and voice vote; the commission recorded the motion as passing unanimously. Members and members of the public were reminded of the separate 10-day appeal process following adoption.

The commission will not take further action on this item unless an appeal is filed within the appeal window.