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Fairfax vs. Mill Creek: Apartment Plan Faces Legal Battle

10/26/2025

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Fairfax is in conflict with Mill Creek Residential over a proposed six-story, 243-apartment building at School Street Plaza.
The town's planning director identified 25 deficiencies in the application and set a deadline of November 17, 2023, for the developer to address them.
Mill Creek's attorney argued that the project was legally approved, citing a 60-day response deadline for the town.
Fairfax officials, including Mayor Lisel Blash, maintained that the project was not approved and defended their actions.
The planning director noted the project's ineligibility for ministerial approval due to its location in a high-fire-severity zone.

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Story summary

Fairfax is in conflict with Mill Creek Residential over a proposed six-story, 243-apartment building at School Street Plaza.
The town's planning director identified 25 deficiencies in the application and set a deadline of November 17, 2023, for the developer to address them.
Mill Creek's attorney argued that the project was legally approved, citing a 60-day response deadline for the town.
Fairfax officials, including Mayor Lisel Blash, maintained that the project was not approved and defended their actions.
The planning director noted the project's ineligibility for ministerial approval due to its location in a high-fire-severity zone.