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Council grants special use permit to Living Spring Church for 10015 Main Street site
Summary
The council unanimously approved a special use permit allowing Living Spring Church Incorporated to convert an existing office building at 10015 Main Street into a religious institution with a new 200-seat sanctuary; the permit is non-transferable and requires standard permitting and inspections.
The City Council on Feb. 25 approved a special use permit to establish Living Spring Church at 10015 Main Street, allowing conversion of an existing one-story office building into a religious institution with a new 200-seat sanctuary and limited ancillary programs.
Staff presented the application and noted the building already meets parking requirements (52 spaces). Kathy Taylor, the applicant's attorney, told council the church has been serving Fairfax for about 40 years and currently leases space off Ox Road; the move would provide a permanent facility and room for modest growth. "They propose to construct a new 200 seat sanctuary," Taylor said, adding that the applicant does not plan a preschool or daycare component and would comply with all building, ADA and safety requirements.
Council action and conditions: The council approved the special use permit unanimously with conditions that include consistency with the application and statement of justification, city inspection rights, non-transferability of the special use permit, and the requirement that the applicant obtain all necessary local, state and federal permits prior to construction.
Public input: Nearby residents and the neighboring HOA president spoke at the hearing; comments focused on the site's existing vegetation and the applicant's commitment to remove invasive species on site as part of the redevelopment and to coordinate with neighbors on improvements.
What comes next: Staff and the applicant will proceed with building-plan review, permits, and a Board of Architectural Review process where required. Any future changes such as opening a preschool would require a separate application or amendment to the special use permit.
