What Is This About?
Fairfax County is reviewing a Special Exception application (SE-2025-FR-00044) filed by CM Beulah LLC, an affiliate of Craftmark Homes. The proposal would develop approximately 10.9 acres of largely wooded land along Beulah Street and Steinway Street into an 86-unit age-restricted (55+) residential community.
The proposed development calls for four-story townhomes approximately 50 feet in height, each equipped with an elevator, on land currently zoned R-1 at one dwelling unit per acre. A related Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPN-2025-IV-FR-031) is also under consideration.
This site provides factual information to help neighbors understand what is being proposed, what the review process looks like, and how to participate constructively.
Current Site vs. Proposed Development
Satellite imagery via Google Maps. Proposed overlay from applicant site plan.
Key Facts
Sources: Applicant Statement of Justification (Nov. 25, 2025); Fairfax County PLUS Record SE-2025-FR-00044; FR-031 One Pager.
Not sure what R-1 zoning or a Special Exception means? See our glossary of terms.
Why This Area Matters
Many of us chose to live here because this neighborhood offers something increasingly rare in Northern Virginia: easy access to shops, major roads, and the D.C. metro area without giving up mature trees, wildlife, privacy, and quiet.
The wooded land at the center of this proposal serves as a natural buffer that shapes how the surrounding neighborhoods feel and function every day. This isn't about opposing all development. It's about ensuring that any development is thoughtfully designed, appropriately scaled, and considers the people who already live here.
Stay Informed
This application is still in review. No public hearing has been scheduled. We encourage neighbors to review the facts, attend future hearings, and engage constructively in the county's process.