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BAR gives conditional recommendation to City Council for Blenheim Boulevard health and community center
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review recommended approval to City Council of a proposed Health and Community Center at 3740 and 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Cases BAR2400014 & BAR2400013), citing revisions to bridge connection, brick/mortar choices and screening of mechanicals; approval was unanimous and conditioned on conformance with August 2025 plans and permitting.
The Fairfax City Board of Architectural Review on Sept. 3 gave a conditional recommendation to the City Council for a proposed Health and Community Center at 3740 and 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Cases BAR2400014 and BAR2400013).
Anna, the planning staff presenter, summarized changes since prior work sessions: a revised bridge connection to better integrate with the existing Stacey C. Sherwood Center, additional seating and planter boxes, updated brick colors and mortar for a closer match, added treatments to retaining walls, and fully screened mechanical and transformer enclosures. "So since the previous meeting, the applicant has added the treatment to the proposed addition to the existing Stacey C. Sherwood Center and has changed the appearance of the bridge connection to allow it to match more with the existing building," Anna said, noting that some landscape elements remain subject to urban forester comments at site plan review.
Board members asked targeted questions about cladding materials, Trex usage and sight lines; Tony Rabela of Green Park Architects was present to respond. After discussion, a board member moved that the Board recommend approval to City Council with conditions mirroring staff recommendations: general conformance with the August 2025 plans, that the applicant secure all required zoning approvals and permits prior to construction, and that landscaping remain subject to urban forester comments at site plan approval. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board’s recommendation is advisory to the City Council; the staff report and board conditions will be forwarded as the Council reviews the formal site plan and any required supplemental approvals.
