Planning commission approves Lee Park 2 subdivision for 15 townhomes

The Falls Church Planning Commission voted July 1 to approve preliminary and final plats for Lee Park 2, a proposed 15-townhome subdivision on a 0.71-acre site in the city’s T1 transitional zoning district.

Planner Henry Zang told the commission the application consolidates three existing Park Avenue lots and proposes 15 simple lots and one common parcel for the townhome development. "The item in front of you tonight is the subdivision application for Lee Park 2," Zang said, noting townhomes are a by‑right use in the T1 zone and that staff recommended approval subject to final site-plan signoff by the designated agent.

Commissioner Stevens moved the commission grant approval of the preliminary and final plat for MUNS number 2025-0923, contingent on final approval of the site plan by the designated agent; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. Commissioners Duncan, Kraner, Stevens, Kinsky and Chair Koma voted yes.

The commission recorded that the designated agent had disapproved the project's second site-plan submission because the 30‑day review window did not allow time to incorporate new materials; staff said the applicant is expected to submit a third revision, which will be subject to a 14‑day review period. The approval granted by the commission is contingent on that final site-plan approval.

The commission’s approval is procedural — it authorizes the plats to proceed pending site-plan signoff and does not itself authorize construction. The designated agent will review the forthcoming submission for compliance with conditions and technical code requirements.

The commission also received a summary of written correspondence and public comment on other items on the agenda but had no further questions about the Lee Park 2 application.

The commission adjourned the Lee Park 2 discussion after the vote and moved on to other items on the agenda.