Circle Gateway

  • Project typePrivate Development
  • Project divisionCommunity & Development
  • Project schedulePre-Application
Rendering of Circle Gateway

Project Updates

  • On June 5, 2026, the potential applicant submitted a conceptual plan for an informational briefing with Planning Commission and City Council.

Background

The applicant is proposing to replace two existing commercial buildings (formerly Lotte Plaza and 7-11) with 16,530 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial and up to 261 apartments in a 11-story building with structured parking on approximately 1.64 acres.

Potential Requests

The potential applicant is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from CR Commercial Retail to CU Commercial Urban in the Architectural Control Overlay (ACOD), Special Use Permit for upper-story residential/mixed use building, Special Exceptions for height, density, and parking requirements, and a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for architecture and landscaping. This proposed application is subject to the City's Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.

Concept Plans

Submitted Date Submitted Plans and Materials
June 5, 2026

Public Meetings

Date Resources
July 13, 2026

Location

3250 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030  View Map

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