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acre), the Grist Mill property would have been limited to 30 home
lots. Additional residential units and/or lots could have been
developed under a PDH-3 zoning. Although PDH–3 zoning was
permitted under the comprehensive plan, it would have required
rezoning approval. A change to PDH-3 zoning would have required
the approval of the planning commission, the Mount Vernon
Council, the Planning and Zoning Committee, and the Board, and
would likely not have been approved without an accompanying
proffer. A successful rezoning application would likely have
taken at least 6 months and as much as a year for approval. Due
to the historical nature of the subject property, petitioner
might have faced additional requirements, including review by the
ARB.
County Supervisor Hyland was actively involved in the
development of the Grist Mill property as part of Fairfax
County’s revitalization efforts. He was keenly interested in
this development because of its potential impact on the
surrounding historical sites. For example, during February 1998,
petitioner received an offer from the U.S. Postal Service to
purchase lot 10 for $1.7 million. Petitioner was enthusiastic
about that offer and was inclined to accept it, but Hyland was
against the idea, and negotiations failed.
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association was interested in the
Grist Mill property development for several reasons. It was
concerned about increased future parking needs for the Grist
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