A community meeting about a proposed indoor snow ski resort in Lorton is set for Tuesday. The 450,000-square foot resort would feature the longest indoor slope in the country at 1,700 feet and 280 feet high.
The development, Fairfax Peak, would include a hotel, restaurants and bars, more ski runs and employ thousands.
The online Zoom meeting will kick off at 7 p.m. with an overview of the project by South County Federation President Dale Rumberger. Also on the agenda are remarks by Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, Sports Tourism chairman.
John Emery, a partner at McLean-based Alpine-X, which is heading up the project, will also be on hand; he previously served as the CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOLF), a family entertainment resort company, where he led the company’s expansion to a nationally recognized brand and IPO.
Questions have been prepared in advance and submitted by the South County Federation Executive Committee and its members. Questions may also be submitted via the Zoom chat to Nick Firth and will be asked as time permits.
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ere's more on the Tuesday night agenda:
• Background of project and current status, possible future timeline of the project
• Proposed site location, structures and contemplated designs
• Proposed site amenities
• Depict ingress and egress to the site and connectivity to I-95, 123, Lorton Road and Route 1
• Anticipated traffic volumes, dates and times of traffic peaks, and any seasonal impact
• Anticipated number of visitors per year
• Construction schedule and local impact
• Number of employees expected and impact on local economy
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
To register for the event go to www.southcountyfederation.com and click the "Register Now" link.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Alpine X's first interim agreement at a public hearing Oct. 6, 2020. The board's approval allows the company to perform preliminary testing to determine project viability and placement of their project on the I-95 Landfill site.
2021 and beyond
According to Fairfax County, here's a look at what's next:
- Due diligence studies to determine geotechnical project feasibility
- Potential public hearing on additional Interim Agreements to govern use and proposal of uses on public property
- Potential land use and traffic impact analysis
- Public meetings and hearing for potential land use changes on the site, to include possible Comprehensive Plan Amendment and/or Rezoning/Special Exception application review
- Public meetings and hearing for potential Comprehensive Agreement on public-private partnership for development of site.
- Public meetings and review of potential modifications to County’s landfill regulatory permits
Stay tuned.