Increasing office space near waterfall entrance (Land Bay M1) Sign online petition at
Agenda Background Summary of Application Impact Facts & Findings Next steps Take Action 2 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Background Bernstein Development Corporation (BDC) Submitted application: July 2006 Notified Homeowners: Oct 11, 2007 Public Hearing: Oct 15, 2007 Lansdowne Conversancy “does not oppose” – Letter signed by Hobie Mitchel (Oct 15, 2007) 3 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Summary of Application Current ZoningProposed Changes 96k sq ft (Office Space)157k sq ft (Medical Offices) Max Height = 35 feetMax Height = 75 feet Full flexibility in final design Possible parking garage Traffic light required 60% increase! Land Bay M1 Woodridge Pkwy Riverside Pkwy 4 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Impact: “Clogging Lansdowne” More traffic More accidents More waiting More pollution Unpleasant views Impedes Quality of Life 5 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Facts and findings Traffic analysis flawed – Scope very limited – Future volume projected for 1 year only – Trips generated significantly understated Trip rates for medical offices 3 times greater (County memo dated 9/2007) New traffic light “required” at Woodridge Pkwy & Lansdowne Blvd Architectural designs NOT available 6 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Other Impacts Major traffic increase near waterfall entrance – Up to 20 min waiting at new traffic light per day Traffic exacerbated by other development in progress (i.e. Town Center, Land Bay N) Disrupted & displeasing view shed Other environmental issues (e.g. stormwater) Adverse impact to home resale values Other unknown impacts & risks 7 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
Next Steps Nov 26 – Planning Commission Meeting TBD – Board of Supervisors decision 8 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
What you can do … Send an to Planning Commission & Board of Supervisors – – Get informed – review application at County Planning Dept (2 nd floor) Sign online petition ( Attend & speak at Commission & Board Mtgs Spread the word !! 9 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1
If we do nothing … More traffic More accidents More waiting More pollution Unpleasant views Impedes Quality of Life 10 ZCPA , BDC Lansdowne -- Land Bay M1