June 12, 2021

1901 N. Moore Street

Rezoning #Z-2626-21-1Site Plan #66

Rosslyn RCA Site

County Board

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/1901-n-moore-st/

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Subject Items Z-2626-21-1 REZONING from the “C-O” and “S-3A” Zoning Districts to the “C-

O Rosslyn” Zoning District for property located at 1901 N. Moore Street (RPC #16-019-005).

SP #66 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT to construct a 423-unit residential apartment building with ground-floor retail and approximately 286 parking spaces located in a partially below- and above-grade garage; located at 1901 N. Moore Street (RPC #16-019-005).

Request to vacate: 1) portion of North Moore Street running north from 19th

Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the west side of Lots 1 –6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC #16-019-005; 2) portion of 20th Street North running west from North Moore Street to North Lynn Street, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 6, Rosslyn, RPC #16-019-005; 3) a portion of North Lynn Street running north from 19th Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the east side of Lots 1 – 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC #16-019-005; and 4) a portion of an Easement for Public Street and Utility Purposes, running around the periphery of Lots 1 – 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC #16-019-005; all of the above, with conditions.

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Site Location

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View from North

NSubject site: 1901 N. Moore Street

Gateway Park

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Background & Existing Conditions

View from Clarendon & Wilson Boulevards

View from 15th Street N. and N. Uhle Street

View from Lee Highway & N. Moore Street View from 19th Street N. & N. Lynn Street

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Zoning & General Land Use Plan Designation

Zoned C-O & S3-A (rezoning to C-O Rosslyn)

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Development Proposal Request to rezone the site from C-O

Mixed Use District and S-3A Special District to C-O Rosslyn Mixed Used District

Request for vacations of public right-of-way surrounding the site

New mixed-use development with 423 residential units in a 27-story building consisting of:– 12,130 square feet of retail space on the

ground floor– 286 parking spaces located in a below-

grade and above-grade parking garage – Removal of inner loop roads and skywalk

connection

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Building Design & Architecture

View of North Tower from Lee Highway & N. Lynn Street

View of South Tower from 19th

Street N. & N. Moore Street

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Planning Guidance: Rosslyn Sector Plan

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Building Height & Form

Peaks & Valleys Policy Objectives:• Preserve Priority View Corridors from the

public observation deck;• Sensitive edge transitions to surrounding

neighborhoods;• Maintain ground level view corridors;• Distinctive skyline;• Balanced sun/shade opportunities;• Great ground level public spaces and

circulation;• Buildings that can be marketable and

accommodate a choice of uses; and• Good daylight access to and views from all

buildings.

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Urban Design & Land UseRetail & Landscaping Buffer

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Transportation

Project Details & Statistics:– Site is one block from Rosslyn Metro Station entrance– Above-grade parking on 2 levels– Residential Parking Ratio: 0.617 spaces / unit– Retail Parking Ratio: 1 space / 808.66 square feet– Compact Parking Percentage: 31.5%– Protected bike lanes on N. Lynn Street– Buffered bike lanes on 19th Street N.– Bike lanes on Lee Highway– Relocation of Capital Bikeshare Station– Other transportation improvements as part of community benefits package

Transportation Commission Action, May 27: Unanimous Approval

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Sustainability

Project Commitments: LEED Gold green building certification Energy Star score of 80 22% energy savings (over ASHRAE

standards) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

for 4% of parking spaces and EV-ready infrastructure for 22% of parking spaces

On-site solar panels Vegetated green roofs Bird-friendly glass on portion of the

ground floor

Sector Plan Guidance: General Recommendations: Energy

efficiency, encourage non-vehicular transportation, increase recreational opportunities, expand tree canopy, maintain farmer’s market

Site Development Recommendations: Green infrastructure, low-impact development, apply TDM tools, encourage adaptive reuse of buildings, encourage site deconstruction, comply with stormwater requirements and include stormwater management strategies, encourage integration of rainwater harvesting, maximize native plant species, use Energy Star equipment, encourage Green Building Incentive Policy, encourage renewable energy

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Site Plan Features & Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits Sector Plan-specific:

– Removal of the inner loop roads and skywalk across N. Moore Street; Transportation:

– Reconstruction of 19th Street N. and N. Lynn Street intersection;– Reconstruction of 19th Street N. and N. Moore Street intersection;– Relocation of red-light camera at N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway;– ADA ramp relocation at N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway;– New Capital Bikeshare station + maintenance for two years;– Buffered bike lanes on 19th Street N.;– Protected bike lanes on N. Lynn Street;– Bike lanes on Lee Highway; and– Colorized asphalt for bus lanes in westernmost travel lane of N. Moore Street;

Sustainability:– LEED Gold certification;– 22% energy savings;– Energy Star score of 80; – 4% EV charging stations and 22% EV-ready infrastructure;– Vegetated green roofs;– On-site renewable energy in the form of solar panels;

Affordable Housing: – Contribution of twelve (12) on-site committed affordable units (CAFs), consisting

of six (6) 1-bedroom units and six (6) 2-bedroom units affordable up to 80% AMI; Open Space:

– Cash contribution of approximately $2,247,762 to go toward improvements within Rosslyn such as for Gateway Park;

Public Art: – Cash contribution to the Public Art Fund of approximately $150,000.

Standard Site Plan Benefits Completion of on-site streetscape

improvements; Transportation demand management

program; Utility upgrades; Utility Underground Fund contribution of

approximately $61,556; Affordable Housing Fund contribution of

approximately $1,504,235; and In-building wireless communication

system

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Public Review Process

Site Plan Kick-off

Community Engagement

Session

Virtual SPRC

Meeting #1

Virtual SPRC

Meeting #2

Planning Commission

County Board

Review focus: • Site context and

design • Land use and GLUP

designation • Architecture • Open space • Transportation• Community benefits

& Sustainability

Review focus: • Recap of

Engagement Session topics and comments received

• Outstanding issues• Next steps

Review focus: • Project Updates• Outstanding Issues• Wrap up• Next steps

December 2020 Jan. 7 – 13, 2021 February 11, 2021 March 15, 2021 June 2, 2021 June 12, 2021

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Planning Commission Action

The Planning Commission recommends that the County Board adopt the attached Ordinance to rezone property known as 1901 N. Moore Street (RPC #16-019-005) from the “C-O” and “S-3A” Zoning Districts to the “C-O Rosslyn” Zoning District. (Vote: 13 – 0)

The Planning Commission recommends that the County Board adopt the attached Ordinance to approve an amendment to Site Plan #66 to allow for the construction of an approximately 423-unit, 27-story residential apartment building with ground-floor retail and above- and below-grade parking, with modifications of Zoning Ordinance requirements for additional density for achieving the goals of the Rosslyn Sector Plan, reduction in the number of required loading docks, residential and retail parking ratio reductions, reduction in required setbacks, density exclusions, and other modifications as necessary to achieve the proposed development plan, subject to the conditions of the ordinance. (Vote: 13 – 0)

The Planning Commission finds the attached Ordinance of Vacation to vacate: 1) portion of North Moore Street running north from 19th Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the west side of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; 2) portion of 20th Street North running west from North Moore Street to North Lynn Street, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 6, Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; 3) a portion of North Lynn Street running north from 19th Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the east side of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; and 4) a portion of an Easement for Public Street and Utility Purposes, running around the periphery of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; all of the above, with conditions, to substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan of Arlington, Virginia. (Vote: 13 – 0)

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C.M. Recommendation for County Board Action

1. Adopt the attached Ordinance to rezone property known as 1901 N. Moore Street (RPC #16-019-005) from the “C-O” and “S-3A” Zoning Districts to the “C-O Rosslyn” Zoning District.

2. Adopt the attached Ordinance to approve an amendment to Site Plan #66 to allow for the construction of an approximately 423-unit, 27-story residential apartment building with ground-floor retail and above- and below-grade parking, with modifications of Zoning Ordinance requirements for additional density for achieving the goals of the Rosslyn Sector Plan, reduction in the number of required loading docks, residential and retail parking ratio reductions, reduction in required setbacks, density exclusions, and other modifications as necessary to achieve the proposed development plan, subject to the conditions of the ordinance.

3. Enact the attached Ordinance of Vacation to vacate: 1) portion of North Moore Street running north from 19th Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the west side of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; 2) portion of 20th Street North running west from North Moore Street to North Lynn Street, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 6, Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; 3) a portion of North Lynn Street running north from 19th Street North to 20th Street North, adjacent to and on the east side of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; and 4) a portion of an Easement for Public Street and Utility Purposes, running around the periphery of Lots 1 - 6, Block 6 Rosslyn, RPC 16-019-005; all of the above, with conditions, to substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan of Arlington, Virginia.

4. Authorize the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Department of Environmental Services, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County Board, the Deed of Vacation, and all other documents or deeds necessary to effectuate the attached Ordinance of Vacation, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.

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Thank You