1300 and 1305 N. Pierce St. – Marbella Apartments
Location
The 92,862 sq. ft. (2.13 acres) site is located at 1300 and 1305 North Pierce Street, in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood north of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. The site is comprised of two non-contiguous properties on the east and west sides of North Pierce Street that are occupied by Marbella Apartments, an existing low-rise garden-style apartment complex. The site is bordered by North Queen Street to the west and North Ode Street to the east, and several low- and mid-rise multifamily residential buildings surround the site., View Map
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The 92,862 sq. ft. (2.13 acres) site is located at 1300 and 1305 North Pierce Street, in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood north of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. The site is comprised of two non-contiguous properties on the east and west sides of North Pierce Street that are occupied by Marbella Apartments, an existing low-rise garden-style apartment complex. The site is bordered by North Queen Street to the west and North Ode Street to the east, and several low- and mid-rise multifamily residential buildings surround the site. ,
The 92,862 sq. ft. (2.13 acres) site is located at 1300 and 1305 North Pierce Street, in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood north of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. The site is comprised of two non-contiguous properties on the east and west sides of North Pierce Street that are occupied by Marbella Apartments, an existing low-rise garden-style apartment complex. The site is bordered by North Queen Street to the west and North Ode Street to the east, and several low- and mid-rise multifamily residential buildings surround the site. ,
StatusApproved
This project was approved by the County Board on February 12, 2022.
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About the Project
Site Plan #463
The applicant, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), proposes to redevelop the site (“Marbella Apartments”) and construct two new multifamily residential towers with a senior housing component and 100% of the units committed as Affordable Dwelling Units.
Additional project details include:
- New multifamily residential development consisting of:
- Phase 1: 12-story tower with 325 residential units (with 132 units dedicated to senior housing) and 163 below-grade parking spaces
- Phase 2: 12-story tower with 236 residential units and 118 below-grade parking spaces
- Proposed modifications for:
- Bonus height
- Bonus density
- Density exclusions
- Required residential parking (0.5 spaces per unit)
- Site plan improvements and public amenities, including:
- Affordable housing commitment
- Earthcraft Gold certification
- Public Art contribution
- Utility Fund contribution
- Streetscape improvements
Applicant Materials
September 2021
December 2021
January 2022
Public Process
- This project will undergo public review via a virtual Site Plan Review Process. Learn more.
- The SPRC Chair for the site plan review process is: Daniel Weir
Timeline |
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September 1, 2021 |
Site Plan Acceptance |
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September 2021 |
Site Plan Review Kickoff |
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October 4 - October 13, 2021 |
Online Engagement Opportunity |
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October 18, 2021
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Walking Tour
Meet on site at 1301 N. Queen Street near the leasing office (corner of Queen Street and Arlington Boulevard)
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October 25, 2021
View meeting recording |
Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting (Virtual)
Agenda Topics: affordable housing; building transition to lower density residential; and building architecture
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November 22, 2021
View meeting recording |
Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting (Virtual) Agenda Topics: project updates; open space, tree canopy and landscaping; streetscapes and pedestrian experience; parking; and community benefits and sustainability
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February 3, 2022 |
Planning Commission Meeting |
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February 12, 2022 |
County Board Meeting |
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*Process timelines are subject to change as needs arise. Check back for updates.
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