Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Fresh Grocer, Harris Teeter coming to Falls Church, as City Council approved two special exception applications making way for mixed-use buildings with supermarkets and apartments in “The Little City.”
In a meeting City Council stretched out over four hours with breaks and amendments to items on the agenda, they approved two special exceptions for projects that will bring two new supermarkets and hundreds of apartments to Falls Church. Adding to the skyline, two taller than normal buildings. Read more about the Harris Teeter project here: Plans to Bring a Harris Teeter to Falls Church Moving Along Harris Teeter Project Back on Falls Church Council Agenda Harris Teeter Plans Detailed at Joint Meeting Harris Teeter: Falls Church Residents Chime in on Proposal Council not only approved the special exception clearing the way for Rushmark Properties LLC’s mixed-use development that will include a Harris Teeter, they also approved a special …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Rushmark Properties LLC could get the green light to proceed if council votes to approve their special exception to build the mixed-use development.
If all goes well Monday night, Rushmark Properties LLC could have the green light to proceed forward with their plans for a mixed-use development that would include a Harris Teeter. Council will have a second reading of the resolution to grant a special exception for the developer at their meeting. There are no planned dates to start or finish the construction of the mixed-use building, but a majority vote show if the project will move forward. The public became aware of the plans for the mixed-use development in October when Rushmark revealed the idea and talk of the lease for Anthony’s Restaurant expiring were talking points in coffee shops in the city. The building the Falls Church landmark is in is owned privately and will be sold to …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Some residents raised concerns about congestion, but others applauded the potential increase in shopping, dining in the area.
Falls Church residents and business owners voiced their varying positions for or against a project that would bring a Harris Teeter to the city. At Wednesday night’s council meeting, Winter Hill community resident Carl Anderson explained the apartments included in the development would bring more congestion to the area. Anderson told council they’re sacrificing the city’s future for short-term gains. David Tax, owner of Clare & Don’s Beach Shack and Mike’s Deli, said a Harris Teeter in the city would bring more foot traffic to the city. “I think it will keep people in the area,” Tax said. “If the people are staying in the area, they’ll shop and eat in the area.” In a rare move, council voted in their last work session to move the Rushmark …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The process to bring the supermarket chain to the city took another step Monday night during council’s work session.
In a rare move Monday night, the Falls Church City Council voted unanimously to move the Harris Teeter project onto the city’s boards and commissions to get more feedback. Councilwoman Johanna Berry was absent from the meeting because of work travel. The move is an important step in the special application process and now sets up a possible May 13 final vote and approval. Patrick Kearney, principal for Rushmark Properties LLC — the developer of the project — said he was pleased with council’s decision to keep the ball rolling and moving the project a step further in the process. “It’s encouraging,” Kearney said after the meeting. “It’s definitely progressing in a positive manner.” The public can weigh in on the move to proceed with the …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Falls Church institution was expected to close March 31.
Anthony’s Restaurant will remain open two more months after their lease – that was scheduled to end March 31 – was extended through June 10. The lease was extended at the end of February, said restaurant owner Anthony Akis. He said the 10 days in June are to get all of his equipment and other items moved out of the building. “I wish they had extended it another 41 years but that’s out of the question,” Akis said Monday. In October Akis found out the building his 40-year-old restaurant is in was being sold by the owner to a developer that planned to bring a Harris Teeter to Falls Church. City staff has met with Akis several times to discuss potential locations to move his restaurant, said city spokeswoman Amy Betor. The locations, which …
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Grocery store, six-story building would included 282 apartments and bring an estimated $22 million to the City of Falls Church over 20 years.
Falls Church residents got a good glimpse Tuesday night of what the new Harris Teeter in the city would look like. Patrick Kearney, principal for Rushmark Properties LLC, said the six-story building would not only bring a Harris Teeter to busy West Broad Street, but it would also bring 282 apartments and, along with the new structure, an estimated net fiscal impact of $1.32 million. The new housing units would include 265 market rate apartments and 17 designated for affordable housing. Over a 20-year span, that net fiscal impact of the arrival of the Harris Teeter and other possible retail stores is estimated at $22 million. There was no estimated start date for construction available. “It’s a more urban master plan development,” Kearney …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Council voted 7-0 to approve sale of land to developer, urges dialogue between restaurateur and developer.
Dozens of supporters of Anthony’s, the 40-year-old Falls Church restaurant that could be forced to move after its lease from a private owner is up in March, flooded Monday night’s city council meeting. After a 7-0 vote by council to approve the sale of the land next to the old post office, the group of supporters filed out of the cold room. It has been said by officials that the owners of the old post office and the building Anthony’s is in will sell their properties to Rushmark Properties, LLC so the developer can bring a Harris Teeter to the city. Rushmark will buy the land owned by the city on West Broad Street for $4.3 million. “My first choice is to stay in the same location,” said Anthony Akis, owner of the restaurant. “If the …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
EDA director says owners of Anthony’s knew of possibility landlord would sell land restaurant sits on.
On March 1, 2013, two West Broad Street leases are up simultaneously – the old post office and longtime restaurant Anthony’s. The owners of the Falls Church restaurant have leased the space for about 40-years from a landlord who plans on selling the property to Rushmark Properties LLC. With the city set to sell the land the post office sits on, Economic Development Authority Director Rick Goff said the restaurant’s landlord has decided to redevelop the space and sell to Rushmark. “Anthony's landlord has decided to redevelop his property and has kept Anthony's owners apprised of his plans for several years,” Goff said. “The City’s Economic Development Office is working both with the landlord and Anthony's to find a suitable new location for…
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
With the possible arrival of Harris Teeter, 40-year-old restaurant could be odd man out when lease expires in March.
(Correction: City of Falls Church only owns the land the old post office sits on, not the lot Anthony's sits on. City Manager Wyatt Shields said the landlord who owns the building the restaurants sits at, plans to sell his property to the developer buying the land from the city." When Anthony Akis opened his restaurant in May of 1972, he just wanted to have a place families could come and have a meal. Now, 40 years later, some of those same families still mosey into Anthony’s for a meal, and those little kids that came in with mom and dad are now coming in with children of their own. But since the City of Falls Church’s Economic Development Authority has agreed to sell the land the old post office sits on and the owner of the building …
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
EDA agreed to sell 1.3 acres of land over two lots to build a mixed-use development.
Harris Teeter, other retail storefront and apartments may be coming to W. Broad Street, after the Economic Development Authority agreed to terms to sell two lots in the City of Falls Church for $4.3 million in Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The lots, located at 255 W. Broad St., total about 1.3 acres and Rushmark Properties LLC plans to build the space for the grocery store, retail space and residences. City council will consider the second reading and final approval of the terms of the sale at its Oct. 22 regular meeting. "This agreement is a very positive step, and I look forward to engaging with the community and the developer to ensure the best possible project for the city," Mayor Nader Baroukh said at the meeting. Rushmark …
Diann Watkins
12:50 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
I don't mind the idea of having a Harris Teeter; I just hate to think that Anthony's Restaurant will close and then the property will sit empty forever before any construction begins. And Anthony's still has not found another location for the restaurant in Falls Church. We all know we won't travel to their Manassas location! more ›