Subdivision Planned for Historic Land in Fort Hunt
The 11-home subdivision is planned for historic land on Sherwood Hall Lane.
An subdivision consisting of 11 homes is in the works for a historic plot of land on Sherwood Hall Lane. The subdivision, called Little Hollin Hall, will be located at 1901 Sherwood Hall Lane. The land is privately owned and it is a by-right development, which does not require a public hearing. William H. Gordon Associates has filed a preliminary subdivision plan with Fairfax County Department of Parks and Environmental Service on Jan. 2. According to Project Manager Scott Peterson, the preliminary subdivision plan preserves the historic house and cottage, as well as a number of large trees on the property. George Mason III built a home on the land in 1721; the home was eventually called "The Spinning House," which then became an …
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Martin Tillett
6:19 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
ET1221, When developers do by right development they have plenty of P&Z clearances with which to cope. Homeowners doing improvements need to show plans that can be checked to make certain that said improvements don't violate local zoning ordinances. Developers & homeowners alike must also obtain permits & pass inspections. There is much bureaucracy required of developers and property owners … more ›