September 2008

Status of SFDC Projects and Issues

SpringHill Suites – On Friday, September 12, 2008, a three alarm fire occurred at the construction site burning the building to the ground.  The cause of the fire is still unknown but, we have heard that the owners are considering rebuilding.   
 
Kings Crossing – JBG Rosenfeld continues to negotiate letters of intent with tenants to occupy the existing shopping center after renovations are completed. 

Fairview Motel Site – Plans are underway to redevelop the closed Fairview Motel for a hotel/motel with up to 120 rooms.  The SFDC has provided data and information for a national chain to include in the feasibility study for the site. 
 
Walgreen’s (Beacon Hill) – Construction continues for the Walgreens where the former Wachovia and the O’s Restaurant were located. 
 
Former Groveton School Site –The former Groveton School site is being developed by Redbrick they are proposing a new development that would include an office building of 53,000 square feet.  The remainder of the site is 29,000 square feet of retail on the first floor, with 300 units of apartments above.  A proffer condition amendment has been filed with Fairfax County and a Board of Supervisors date is scheduled for December.  
 
AutoZone – Company representatives continue pre-submission meetings with the County and plan to start construction next year. 
 
K&M Shopping Center – Construction is nearing completion for the approximately 7,000 square foot shopping center on Fordson Road.  The owners have signed a Greek restaurant for the center and are seeking a bagel shop to occupy the remaining space. 
 
Walgreen’s (Hybla Valley) – Construction is now complete on the new 14,000 square foot Walgreen’s pharmacy.   

Gum Springs Shopping Center – the new owners of the Gum Springs Shopping Center have presented their final rendering for a potential façade improvement to the building to the SFDC Design Review Committee.  The Committee has supported the project for a grant of up to $25,000 for the improvements to the center.  The SFDC will work with the property owner to discuss with tenants the construction and plans for consistent building signs. 
 
Multiplex – The property owners have been reviewing proposals from several different developers and hope to have a decision on a joint venture partner soon. 
 
Former Casa Furniture – Now home to a Joe Shifflett Heating and Air Conditioning, the property owners, Amon Investment have completed a rendering that has been supported by the SFDC Design Review Committee.  The owners will be improving the existing façade soon. 
 
Hampton Inn Alexandria/Fort Belvoir– Construction continues on the new Hampton Inn and Suites in the 8800 block of Richmond Highway. 
 
Comfort Inn – A new 60 room hotel is proposed on the site of the $29.99 Shoe Store at 8847 Richmond Highway.  This is a by-right development.

IMP Building – the owners of the IMP Building have filed a special exception to build two new hotel properties on the existing site.  The County has completed a preliminary review with many questions and concerns.