CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY
REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
MONDAY
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21-05
DET:det
At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County,
Virginia, held in the Board Auditorium of the
·
Chairman
Gerald E. Connolly, presiding
·
Supervisor
Sharon Bulova, Braddock District
·
Supervisor
Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District
·
Supervisor
Michael Frey, Sully District
·
Supervisor
Penelope A. Gross,
·
Supervisor
Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District
·
Supervisor
Gerald W.
·
Supervisor
Dana Kauffman,
·
Supervisor
Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, was absent from the
entire meeting.
Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County
Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney;
Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Regina Thorn Corbett,
Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Angela Schauweker, Management Analyst, Office of the County
Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks,
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTER
1. MOMENT
OF SILENCE (
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of William Hambley, a long-time member of the community, who recently died.
Supervisor Smyth asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Jonathan Berry, a young man who worked with the Stormwater Management Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, and was a member of the County crew involved in the demonstration project at the Providence District office. He tragically died after an accident.
Supervisor
Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Air Force Lieutenant
Sarah Small, a 1998 graduate of
Supervisor
Hyland asked everyone to keep in thoughts a giant in the
2. ORDERS
OF THE DAY (
Chairman Connolly announced that appointments
to Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Advisory Groups would be deferred
until after Supervisor Hyland returned from the funeral.
AGENDA ITEMS
3. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
.
4. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE 13-YEAR-OLD McLEAN/GREAT
FALLS BABE RUTH ALL-STARS (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT) (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the
Certificate of Recognition presented to the 13-year-old McLean/Great Falls Babe
Ruth All-Stars for winning the 2005 Virginia State Championship in
5. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the
Certificate of Recognition to recognize McLean High School on its fiftieth
anniversary serving the students of the McLean community by providing quality
education with the support of an outstanding administration, staff, Parent
Teacher Student Association, and community volunteers, and by making a
difference in the McLean community through the sponsorship of events and civil
projects. Supervisor Smyth seconded the
motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Hyland being out of the
room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
6. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION TO RECOGNIZE CHEF CHRISTINE GLONINGER AND APPROPRIATE
REPRESENTATIVES (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition to recognize Chef Christine Gloninger,
Family and Consumer Science Program Chair,
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of
Certificates of Recognition to recognize appropriate representatives of the restaurant
and hospitality industry, the school system, the community, and the County, for
their efforts in regard to the construction of The Bistro,
7. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2005 AS “DISABILITY
EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
October 2005 as “Disability
Employment Awareness Month” in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
8. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the
Proclamation to designate
9. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING
Supervisor Frey moved approval of the
Proclamation to designate
10. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2005 AS “DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN
Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the
Proclamation to designate October 2005 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in
11. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
12. PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the
Proclamation to designate
Supervisor Frey noted that County animal
control and animal shelter personnel were part of the some of the teams that
went to
(NOTE:
Later in the meeting, the
13. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. LINDA LAMMERSEN (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of a
Certificate of Recognition to recognize Ms. Linda Lammersen for her years of
outstanding service, dedication, and leadership to the residents of the
Dranesville and Hunter Mill Districts and for enhancing the quality of life in
the community through her work in parks and recreation, public affairs, human
services, and countless volunteer activities on behalf of youth in the County.
Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight,
Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
14.
This is the twentieth-first year of the Exceptional Design Awards Program. One hundred and fifteen projects have been recognized for their design excellence over that time. Mark Searle, Chairman of the Design Jury, presented the 2005 Exceptional Design Awards to the following:
· Honor Award: Charlie Chiang’s Restaurant (Commercial, Retail)
Architect: Division One Architects,
Owner/Developer: CTC, Incorporated
Year Built: 2004
· Merit Award: Robin Residence (Residential, Single Family Detached)
Architect: Amestudio,
Owner/Developer: Mark Robin
Year Built: 2004
·
Merit Award: The
Architect: cox graae + spark architects,
Owner/Developer: The
Year Built: 2004
· Merit Award: Cub Run RECenter (Recreational)
Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects,
Owner/Developer:
Year Built: 2005
· Honorable Mention Award: Private Residence (Residential, Single Family Detached)
Architect: Envision Design, PLLC,
Owner/Developer: Sally Wilson
Year Built: 2003
·
Honorable Mention Award:
Architect: FORMA Design,
Owner/Developer: Marayam Mohammadi
Year Built: 2003
· Honorable Mention Award: Burke Volunteer Fire Station #14 and Community Hall (Institutional)
Architect:
Owner/Developer:
Year Built: 2002
Chairman Connolly noted that the architectural design awards were very important in ensuring that the County was encouraging people to improve the aesthetic look of the community.
15.
William
Spencer, Director, Office of Equity Programs, presented the recipient of the second
annual Barbara Varon Award. The award was established to recognize a County
resident’s dedication to improving the community through volunteer service and
to honor the memory of Barbara Varon, former chairman
of the Electoral Board. The award’s
selection criteria states that nominees must reside in Fairfax County,
demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the community’s population,
exhibit patriotism, show evidence of having a positive effect on the community,
and be known for encouraging others to do the same.
Chairman
Connolly presented the award to Mrs. Louise Pennington, a resident of
Providence District. She has assisted
the residents of her cooperative in a number of activities, including medical
care, exercising their right to vote, escorting them to various errands,
organizing multi-cultural pot-luck activities, getting involved in gang
activities, and countless other issues that arise from living in a cooperative,
multi-cultural environment.
16.
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting the Board
raised the issue of animal evacuations as part of disaster planning. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#12.)
Anthony H. Griffin,
·
Progress
the County has made since
·
A clear
overview of the County’s emergency management response and who is in charge
during an incident.
·
Evacuation
plans, especially in light of the visuals everyone had seen from Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita in
·
The
needs and responses by the County to special populations.
·
The way
the County communicates with its residents as well as internally with key
responders.
·
An
outline of a future action plan for continued efforts by the County as it
undertake efforts in this area.
Following Mr. Griffin’s presentation,
discussion ensued concerning the inoperability of equipment and the continuity
of operations during past emergencies, with input from C. Douglas Bass, Director,
Office of Emergency Management.
Further discussion ensued concerning the
regional sharing of equipment and personnel, the evacuation of pets, and
redundancies in command. Supervisor
Gross noted that during a presentation of a video prepared for Channel 16,
viewers were advised to place their pets in the bathroom with food and water
and then close the door; however she noted that that message was inconsistent
with the message that was being presented today. Mr. Griffin acknowledged that the message was
changing and that the County was making adjustments.
Following additional discussion concerning
utilities and the County’s representation on the Council of Governments,
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to
provide the same presentation to the
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to:
·
Determine
if the County has in-house capacity for fully employing the existing network in
the case of an emergency.
·
If not,
determine the amount needed and whether it needed to be a budget item.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to provide comprehensive information for Board
members to disseminate through their newsletters, at town hall meetings, and
directly to senior citizen and other centers.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued with input from Mark S. Wheatley, Assistant
Chief, Operations Division, Fire and Rescue Department, concerning the
self-identification of individuals with special needs to the County’s
communication center.
Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to explore a marriage between Citizen Emergency
Response Teams (CERT) and Neighborhood Watch, particularly in training, in
order to have a well-prepared core community response and, if there was a
financial requirement for making that happen, determine what that would
be. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
Discussion continued with additional input
from Mr. Griffin and David M. Rohrer, Chief of Police concerning the Citizen
Corps and current CERT training.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff
to:
·
Re-examine
pandemic protocols.
·
Examine
the need for additional video cameras and work with the Virginia Department of
Transportation to ensure that existing cameras are cleaned and fully
operational at all times.
·
Evaluate
the community’s readiness to undertake and manage a massive evacuation from the
surrounding area (DC).
·
Review
the authority of the County to require the private sector to do its own
emergency evacuation planning and/or shelter-in-place planning.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
Chairman Connolly thanked Mr. Griffin for his
presentation.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board took
additional action concerning emergency preparedness. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#74.)
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17. ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the
Administrative Items. Supervisor Bulova
seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly called the Board’s
attention to Admin 11 – Authorization for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community
Services Board to Apply for and Accept a Three-Year Funding Contract From the
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation for Implementation of an Early Childhood
Prevention Program. A brief
discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin,
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion to direct staff to include
the aforementioned standard language, and this was accepted.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
The question was called on the motion, as
amended, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor
DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor
Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor
Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
ADMIN 1 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY
SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL, MASON, AND SULLY DISTRICTS)
(R) Approved the request that the
streets listed below be accepted into the State Secondary System:
|
Subdivision |
District |
|
Street |
|
Coventry Springs
Estates |
Dranesville |
|
Hidden Dominion Duchess Drive (Route 7312) Old Additional ROW Only Solitude Court |
|
Hunters End Addition to Barcroft Terrace |
Hunter Mill Mason |
|
|
|
|
Sully |
|
Additional ROW Only) (Route 8908) Additional ROW Only Navy Drive |
ADMIN
2 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 REVIEW APPLICATIONS (BRADDOCK,
DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL,
Approved an extension of review period for
the following Public Facility (2232) Review Applications:
·
2232-Y05-10
to
·
FS-V05-29
to
·
2232-D05-14
to
·
FS
B05-27 to
·
FS-S05-31
to
·
FS-H05-32
to
·
2232-V04-16
to
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Planning Commission on
ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 5 – AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL TO
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL TO VACATE
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL TO VACATE AND ABANDON A SEGMENT OF
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL TO
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 9 – RESOLUTION TO INSTALL “WATCH
FOR CHILDREN” SIGNS ON NEW PARKLAND DRIVE AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R‑TAP) (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT)
|
(R) |
·
Adopted
the Resolution endorsing the installation of “Watch for Children” signs as
part of the R-TAP at the following location: ·
New |
|
|
·
Directed
staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to install the
necessary signs at the earliest possible date. |
ADMIN
10 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A COPS IN SCHOOLS
GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ), OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (OCOPS)
Authorized the County Police Department to
accept a COPS in Schools grant from the USDOJ OCOPS to provide $750,000 for the
establishment of 6/6.0 SYE sworn law enforcement officer positions to support
and expand the School Resource Office Program.
A local cash match of $1,621,056 will be required during the 36 month
grant period, for a total program cost of $2,371,056. The appropriation for this grant will be
included in the Fiscal Year 2007 Adopted
Budget Plan. By the end of the 36
month grant period, the County will be wholly responsible for funding the
positions established under the grant for at least one fiscal year.
ADMIN
11 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB) TO
APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A THREE-YEAR FUNDING CONTRACT FROM THE VIRGINIA TOBACCO
SETTLEMENT FOUNDATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION
PROGRAM
(NOTE:
Earlier in the meeting, the Board took action regarding this
action. See page #10.)
Authorized the CSB to apply for and accept
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation funding of $225,000, at $75,000 per year
over a three-year period, if received.
The funds would be used to implement the program Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy
Choices, in collaboration with partner organizations.
ADMIN
12 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPOT BLIGHT ABATEMENT
ORDINANCE FOR
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public
hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN
13 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 3 (COUNTY EMPLOYEES), SECTION 3-5-1,
UPDATING THE BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS (BACS), AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO
FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS
(BACs)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board November
21, 2005, at 5 p.m. on proposed amendments to the Code of the County of
Fairfax, Chapter 3 (County Employees) updating the BACs
and employees required to file annual financial disclosure forms in compliance
with Section 2.1-629.1 through 2.1‑639.24 of the Code of Virginia.
ADMIN 14 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC
HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER
41 (ANIMALS AND FOWL), TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE THAT ESTABLISHES A PILOT
PROGRAM TO PROHIBIT THE FEEDING OF MALLARD DUCKS AND CANADA GEESE ON PARCELS OF
LAND CONTIGUOUS TO LITTLE HUNTING CREEK (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on November
21, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of
the County of Fairfax, Chapter 41 (Animals and Fowl), to consider an Ordinance
that establishes a pilot program to prohibit the feeding of mallard ducks and Canada
geese on parcels of land contiguous to Little Hunting Creek.
ADMIN 15 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SPOT BLIGHT ABATEMENT ORDINANCE FOR
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on November
21, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider adoption of a Spot Blight Abatement
Ordinance for 4124 Bruning Court, Tax Map 58-3((7))
(A) 0016.
18. A-1 – CHANGES
TO THE COUNTY PROCEDURES REGARDING REQUESTS MADE PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE
EDUCATION FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT (THE PROCEDURES ) OF 2002 (1:32 p.m.)
Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur
in the recommendation of staff and approve the revisions to The
Procedures as outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated
A brief
discussion ensued with input from Cathy Muse, Director, Department of
Purchasing and Supply Management, regarding the changes to the act.
19. A-2 – CONVERSION
OF POSITIONS AND INCUMBENTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL REGISTRAR TO MERIT
STATUS (
Supervisor Gross moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the conversion of 12 positions in the Office of the General Registrar from exempt to merit status and that the employees in those positions be converted to merit status based on the certification of the Human Resources Director that the incumbents meet the appropriate employment standards. Such employees who are certified by the Human Resources Director as meeting the appropriate employment standards shall be credited with prior service in the Office of the General Registrar with respect to their initial probationary period, annual leave accrual rate, and seniority for reduction in force purposes.
A brief
discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin,
The question
was called on the motion, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Hyland
being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
20. A-3 – ENDORSEMENT
OF FISCAL YEAR (FY)
(Rs) Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and took the following actions:
· Endorsed the enhancement projects for which applicants have identified a source for the required minimum 20 percent match.
·
Directed the
This motion,
the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois,
Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Kauffman,
Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Hyland being
out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
A brief discussion ensued with input from Tom Biesiadney, Chief, Coordination and Funding Section, Department of Transportation, regarding a list of ongoing projects. Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the Board with a list of ongoing projects from previous years that were funded. Without objection, it was so ordered.
21. A-4 – ALLOCATION
OF INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (ICP) GRANTS TO SUPPORT REVITALIZATION
ACTIVITIES OF THE ANNANDALE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEE,
INCORPORATED (ACBDPC) (MASON DISTRICT)
(1:36 p.m.)
On motion of Supervisor Gross, seconded by Supervisor Bulova, and carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved allocation of funding totaling $850,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds under the ICP for the following projects:
·
·
· Construction of 1,000 linear feet of streetscape improvements on the north side of Columbia Pike: $600,000.
22. A-5 – CONSIDER
THE ADOPTION OF AN EMERGENCY UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A $1 TAXICAB
FUEL SURCHARGE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR A $1.50 TAXICAB FUEL SURCHARGE UNTIL APRIL 30,
2006 (1:36 p.m.)
(O) (A) Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and:
· Adopt the emergency uncodified Ordinance providing for a $1 fuel surcharge.
·
Authorize the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on
Following a query from Chairman Connolly, Gail Condrick, Director, Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection, and Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board, confirmed that correspondence from the Consumer Protection Commission was submitted to the Board electronically.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to enter into the record the correspondence from the Consumer Protection Commission indicating no objection and that the Consumer Protection Commission will consider the request at its meeting scheduled for October 18, 2005. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
A brief discussion ensued with input from Ms. Condrick regarding the surcharge and the “Seniors on the Go” program and the effect of the increase on the value of the coupon book in that program.
23. C-1 – 2005
The Board next considered an item contained
in the Board Agenda dated
Chairman
Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved that the Board designate:
·
Chairman
Connolly as the voting
delegate.
·
Supervisor
Hyland as the alternative
voting delegate.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
24. I-1 –
CONTRACT AWARD –
The Board next
considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated October 17, 2005,
requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Sagres
Construction Corporation in the amount of $116,765.00 for the construction of Brookview Drive Storm Drainage Improvement, Project Z00018
– (Z1030), in Fund 308 Public Works Construction. The project provides for flood proofing and
overland drainage relief at
The staff was directed administratively to
proceed as proposed.
25. I-2 – REVISIONS
TO PROCEDURAL MEMORANDUM NUMBER 11-01 – EXEMPT SERVICE (
The
Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated
· Finalize the revisions to Procedural Memorandum Number 11-01 – Exempt Service as outlined in the Board Agenda Item.
· Disseminate the revised Procedural Memorandum to staff.
The staff was directed administratively to
proceed as proposed.
26. I-3 – PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION ON PUBLIC FACILITIES APPLICATION 2232-D05-14, NEXTEL
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC, INCORPORATED (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT) (
The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated October 17, 2005, announcing that the Planning Commission approved Public Facilities Application 2232-D05-14, Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Incorporated and that the application met the criteria of character, location, and extent, and was in conformance with the Code of Virginia.
27. I-4 – CONTRACT
AWARD – ROUTE 50/ANNANDALE ROAD (
The Board next
considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated
The staff was directed administratively to
proceed as proposed.
28. RECESS/CLOSED SESSION (
Supervisor Gross moved that the Board recess
and go into closed session for discussion and consideration of matters enumerated
in Virginia Code Section (§) 2.2‑3711 and listed in the agenda
for this meeting as follows:
(a) Discussion or consideration of personnel
matters pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A) (1).
(b) Discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of
publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public
body, pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711(A) (3).
(c) Consultation with legal counsel and briefings
by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation,
and consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring
the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Virginia Code
§ 2.2-3711(A) (7).
1. Board
of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, and William E. Shoup,
Fairfax County Zoning Administrator versus Board of Zoning Appeals of Fairfax
County, Virginia, and Androula Demetriou,
At Law No. CL-2005-0000362 (
2. Douglas
A. Smith and Charlotte L. Lee versus
3. Board of Supervisors v. Donald Reiser and Irma B. Reiser, At Law
No. CL-2004-0227479 (
4. William
E. Shoup,
5. William
E. Shoup,
6. William
E. Shoup,
7. William
E. Shoup,
8. William
E. Shoup,
9. William
E. Shoup,
10. William
E. Shoup,
11. William
E. Shoup,
12. Board
of Supervisors versus NTW, Incorporated D/B/A NTB, and Safeco Insurance Company
of
13. Board of Supervisors versus TRC Westfields II LLC, et al., At Law No. CL-2005-0005903 (
14. Board of Supervisors of
15. Board of Supervisors versus Roundtree, LLC, et al., At Law No. CL-2005-0001970 (
16. Luther
D.
17. Mark
A. McChrystal versus
18. Richard
C. Weidman versus
And in addition:
·
Board of
Supervisors versus Batman/McNair Associates, L.P., et al., At Law Nos. CL‑2001‑0200417,
CL-2003-0216744, CL‑2004-0198027, and CL-2004-0217365
·
Board of
Supervisors versus Batman Co., Inc., et al., At Law No. CL-2004-211721
·
Parrish
versus Brian Wancik, et al., At Law No.
CL-2002-0202879
·
Virginia
Code Section 15.2-2308
·
Specific
legal matters relating to existing drainage divides
·
Specific
legal matters relating to inspection and care of dry ponds
·
Roubin
Associates, L.L.C. versus The Board of Supervisors of
·
Discussion
regarding zoning for adult businesses
Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion, and it
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
DET:det
At
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
29. DEFERRAL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
REZONING APPLICATION RZ 2004-MV-030 (LUKEN COMPANY, LC) (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT) (
Supervisor
Hyland moved to defer the public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ 2004-MV-030
until
ACTIONS FROM
CLOSED SESSION
30. CERTIFICATION BY BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(
Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board certify that, to the best of its knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which closed session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board during the closed session. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," Supervisor McConnell being absent.
31. APPOINTMENT OF MR. STEPHEN H. SOUDER TO THE
POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS (
Supervisor
Gross moved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Souder to the position of
Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications at the grade level
of E-10 at a salary of $118,000 effective
32. DEFERRAL OF CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING DRAINAGE
DIVIDES (
Supervisor Frey moved:
·
That the public hearing on proposed amendments
to the Public Facilities Manual (PFM) concerning existing drainage divides be
deferred until January 23, 2006, at
4:30 p.m.
·
That the Board direct the Planning Commission to
forward its recommendation regarding the proposed drainage divide amendment to
the Board prior to the
· That the Board direct staff to prepare appropriate amendments to the PFM regarding requirements for adequate outfall and to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 101 (Subdivision Provisions) and Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance) to expand the notification requirements in those ordinances regarding, among other things, potential changes in drainage patterns, and that these amendments be presented to the Board at its November 21, 2005, meeting for authorization to advertise public hearings.
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
33. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VERSUS BATMAN/MCNAIR
ASSOCIATES, LP, ET AL (
Supervisor
Hudgins moved that the Board reject the settlement offer dated October 12,
2005, in the Board of Supervisors of
Fairfax County, Virginia versus Batman/McNair Associates, LP, et al. and Board of Supervisors versus Batman Company,
Incorporated, et al., cases as listed on the closed session agenda, and
make a counter-offer, according to the terms and conditions outlined by the
County Attorney in closed session.
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine,
Supervisor McConnell being absent.
34. AFFORDABLE
HOUSING (
Supervisor
Hudgins moved that the Board authorize the
· To place a bid for the purchase by the Board of certain real estate as identified and on the terms discussed in closed session.
· To enter into financial commitments with the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority and other entities on such terms and conditions as described in closed session to facilitate the purchase by some of such entities of certain real estate as such real estate was also identified in closed session to support affordable housing in the County.
Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
35. SETTLEMENT OF PARRISH VERSUS BRIAN WANCIK, ET AL., AT LAW NUMBER CL-2002-0202879 (
Supervisor
Hyland moved that the Board authorize the settlement of Parrish versus Brian Wancik, et al., At
Law Number CL-2002-0202879, according to the terms and conditions outlined by
the
36. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE RETENTION
OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW THE BYLAWS OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BZA) (
(BACs) Supervisor
Hyland stated that on
Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board appropriate $3,000 to the BZA under Virginia Code Annotated § 15.2-2308 for the BZA’s retention of Sharon E. Pandak to assist the BZA in its review and revision of its bylaws. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
37. DEFERRAL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2005-MA-021 (SAFEWAY INCORPORATED) (
Supervisor
Gross moved to defer the public hearing on Special Exception Application SE
2005-MA-021 until
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
38. ABSENCE
OF SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR ELAINE MCCONNELL (
Chairman Connolly announced that he had Supervisor
McConnell’s consent to proceed with appointments to citizen boards,
authorities, commissions and advisory groups in her absence.
AGENDA ITEMS
39.
(APPTS)
(BACs) ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of Ms. Heidi Kallett to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jeffrey Weinstock as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Lee and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services Board.
AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman
Connolly, on behalf of Supervisor McConnell, moved the appointment of Ms.
Belinda Rankin to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Stephen Denes as the Springfield District Representative to the
Airports Advisory Committee. Supervisor
Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM LOCAL
POLICY BOARD
Chairman
Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Frieda Tatem
as the At-Large #1 Representative to the Alcohol Safety Action Program Local
Policy Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded
the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Ms. Katharine Ryan to fill the unexpired term of Joan Parker as the Dranesville District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Professional Group #2 and #5 Representatives to the Architectural Review Board.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board made an appointment to this board. See Clerk's Summary Item CL#41.)
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Chairman’s Representative, Dranesville District Alternate, Hunter Mill District Alternate, and Mason District Alternate Representatives to the Athletic Council.
CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board
deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Child Care
Advisory Council.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of The Honorable Rosemarie Annunziata as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Chairman Connolly moved that the Board appointment The Honorable Rosemarie Annunziata as the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Mr. Thomas Garnett, Jr., as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Mr. Patrick Morrison as an At‑Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Carolyn Fleming-Williams as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Mr. D. Patrick Lewis as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Mr. John C. Harris, Jr., as an At‑Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of two At-Large Representatives to the Civil Service Commission for further consideration by Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor McConnell.
Chairman Connolly noted that the Ms. Audrey Morton, Mr. Jason Fong, Mr. Ronald Copeland, and Mr. Robert Frye, current representatives, would continue to serve on the Civil Service Commission as reconstituted.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Tania Hossain-Almaraz as the Providence District Representative to the Commission for Women. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Chairman
Connolly, on behalf of Supervisor McConnell, moved the reappointment of Ms.
Mary Byers as the Springfield District Representative to the Commission for
Women. Supervisor Gross seconded the
motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
AND TRANSPLANTATION
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Commission on
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation:
· Mr. Marc Rosenberg as the National Kidney Foundation Representative
·
Mr. Scott Brubaker as the American
Association of Tissue Banks Representative
Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Religious Community and the Sully District Representatives to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
Supervisor
Gross moved the appointment of Mr. Jim Edwards-Hewitt to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Tom Fox as the Mason District Representative to the
Community Action Advisory Board.
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine,
Supervisor McConnell being absent.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community
Action Advisory Board:
· Ms. Shari Zamarra as the Community Ministry Representative
·
Ms. Katharine Powell as the Junior League
of Northern Virginia Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Chairman’s Representative and the Dranesville and Lee District Representatives to the Community Action Advisory Board.
COUNTYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (TRAILS) COMMITTEE
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Mr. Roy Brooks, Jr., to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Christopher O’Brien as the Mason District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter
Mill District Representative to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
ENGINEERING
STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #3 Representative to the Engineering Standards Review Committee.
The Board
deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Fairfax
County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.
Chairman Connolly, on behalf of Supervisor McConnell, moved the appointment of Ms. Lori Stillman as the Springfield District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
HISTORY
COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the
Citizen #8 Representative to the History Commission.
HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointments of the
At-Large #1, #2, #8, and #11 Representatives to the Human Rights Commission.
HUMAN
SERVICES COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District #1 Representative to the Human Services Council.
INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Douglas Denneny as the At-Large #3 Representative to the Industrial Development Authority. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr.
Marcus Simon as the At-Large #5 Representative to the Industrial
Development Authority. Supervisor DuBois
seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell
being absent.
The Board deferred the At-Large #4 Representative to the Industrial Development Authority.
JUVENILE
AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Chairman’s Representative and Providence District Representative to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms.
Judy Braus as the
OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING
The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock, Dranesville, Mason, and Providence District Representatives to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.
ROAD
VIEWERS BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large
#4 Representative to the Road Viewers Board.
SMALL
BUSINESS COMMISSION
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Ms.
Elizabeth Novak to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Joyce Bissonette
as the Mason District Representative to the Small Business Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which
carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter
Mill District Representative to the Small Business Commission.
The Board deferred the appointment of the
TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
TREE COMMISSION
Supervisor Hyland moved the reappointment of Ms. Eleanor Quigley as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Tree Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of Ms. Penelope Firth as the Providence District Representative to the Tree Commission. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Tree Commission.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District #9 Representative to the Hunter Mill Road Area Special Study Task Force.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board made an appointment to this task force. See Clerk's Summary Item CL#97.)
VIRGINIA 2007 COMMUNITY CITIZEN PLANNING
COMMITTEE
Chairman
Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Henry Mackall
as the Sully Foundation Representative to the
CONFIRMATIONS:
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the
·
Ms. Traci Claar
as the
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
40. CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE’S APPEAL PROCESS AND INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION RATE FOR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (4:22 p.m.)
(BACs)
(R) Supervisor
Gross said that the number of Civil Service Commission members will be
increased from 5 to 12, and, each commissioner will now serve a 2 year term, rather
than the previous 4.
The new appeals process will be implemented in January, 2006. With commissioners rotating among four
hearing panels that will hear cases once per week during normal business hours,
rather than once per week in the evening, the waiting time for hearings will be
reduced to 60-90 days.
Supervisor Gross moved adoption of the
Resolution authorizing the compensation rate for Civil Service Commissioners is
established to become effective
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
41. ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD (
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board deferred appointments to this board. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#39.)
Supervisor Kauffman moved the reappointment of Ms. Pamela Cressey as the Related Professional Group #2 Representative to the Architectural Review Board. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
DET:det
42.
(Note:
Earlier in the meeting, the Board took action to defer the public
hearing on this item until
43.
(O) The application property is located on the east
side of Gallows Road and approximately 200 feet south of Park Tower Drive, Tax
Map 49-2 ((1)) 41.
Mr. Keith C. Martin reaffirmed the validity
of the affidavit for the record.
Mr. Martin had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded to present his
case.
Following the public hearing, Aaron Shriber, Senior Staff Coordinator, Zoning Evaluation
Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning
Commission recommendations.
Supervisor Smyth moved:
·
Amendment
of the Zoning Ordinance as it applies to the property which is the subject of
Rezoning Application RZ 2005-PR-003, from the R-20 District to the R-30
District, subject to the proffers dated
·
Approval
of a waiver of Public Facilities Manual Section 06‑0303.8 to permit
the use of an underground water quantity and quality control facility in a
residential area, subject to the development conditions dated
·
Modification
of the Merrifield Suburban Center Boulevard Streetscape Guidelines of the
Comprehensive Plan to permit the landscaping and trail to transition to that
provided on the property to the north as shown on the Generalized Development
Plan.
·
Modification
of the Comprehensive Plan trail requirement.
·
Waiver
of the minimum district size.
·
Approval
of a waiver of the loading space requirement.
Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of six, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor
Gross, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth and Chairman Connolly voting
“AYE,” Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Hudgins, and Supervisor Hyland being out of
the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
44.
The application property is located at 1680
Capital
Ms. Hillary Katherine Zahm reaffirmed the validity of the affidavit for the
record.
Chairman Connolly
disclosed the following campaign contribution which he had received:
·
In
excess of $100 by Capital One Financial Corporation
Ms. Zahm
had filed the necessary notices showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested
parties had been notified of the date and hour of this public hearing and she
proceeded to present her case.
Following the public
hearing, Catherine Lewis, Senior Staff Coordinator, Zoning Evaluation Division,
Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Supervisor Smyth moved
approval of Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 2002-PR-017, subject to
the development conditions dated
45.
(O) The application property is located on the south
side of Little River Turnpike approximately 400 feet east of its intersection
with Backlick Road, Tax Map 71‑1((1))115A and
116B.
Mr. Robert A. Lawrence reaffirmed the
validity of the affidavit for the record.
Mr. Lawrence had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded to present his
case.
Supervisor Gross disclosed the following
campaign contribution she had received:
·
In
excess of $100 from McGill Enterprises
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by one speaker, Kris Abrahamson, Branch Chief, Zoning Evaluation
Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning
Commission recommendations.
Supervisor Gross moved:
·
Amendment
of the Zoning Ordinance as it applies to the property which is the subject of
Rezoning Application RZ 2004-MA-038, from the C-6,
·
Waiver
of the barrier requirement and modification of the transitional screening
requirement along the southern property line in favor of the treatment depicted
on the Generalized Development Plan and as proffered.
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor
Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman
Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Hyland being out of the
room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Gross submitted items for the
record.
46. 3 P.M. –
PH ON SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2005-DR-016 (BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST
COMPANY OF
The application property is located at
Mr. Benjamin F. Tompkins reaffirmed the
validity of the affidavit for the record.
Mr. Tompkins had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded to present his
case.
Following the public hearing, Jonathan Papp, Staff Coordinator, Zoning Evaluation Division,
Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of Special
Exception Application SE 2005‑DR-016, subject to the development
conditions dated
47.
The application property is located at
Ms. Tara E. Wiedeman reaffirmed the validity of the affidavit for the
record.
Ms. Wiedeman
had filed the necessary notices showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or
interested parties had been notified of the date and hour of this public
hearing and she proceeded to present her case.
Following the public
hearing, David J. Moss, Staff Coordinator, Zoning Evaluation Division,
Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Because of concerns
about traffic on
·
Willing
to work with the community on additional measures should the current proposal
not prove to be effective.
·
That the
school will remind parents throughout the school year that parking should not
take place on
Ms. Wiedeman
confirmed that the school was willing to re-evaluate that in the future if the
need arose and to work with the community.
Supervisor DuBois moved:
·
Approval
of
·
Reaffirmation
of the modification of the transitional screening and waiver of the barrier
requirements along the eastern, western and southern boundaries as depicted on
the Special Exception Plat.
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of six, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Hyland, and Supervisor
Kauffman being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor
DuBois submitted items for the record.
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48.
(O) The application property is 600 feet south of
Leesburg Pike and west of Beulah Road, Tax Map 19‑1 ((3)) 2Z;
19-3 ((1))5, 8, 9Z, 11A, and 42Z pt.
Mr. Gregory Riegel
reaffirmed the validity of the affidavit for the record.
Chairman Connolly disclosed the following campaign contribution which he had received:
· In excess of $100 from Mr. Christian J. Lessard through the Metropolitan Development and Cameron Financial, LLC, which are not parties to this application
Mr. Riegel had
filed the necessary notices showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested
parties had been notified of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded
to present his case.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by three speakers, Peter Braham, Senior Staff Coordinator, Zoning
Evaluation Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and
Planning Commission recommendations.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the
exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance.
Supervisor DuBois moved:
·
Amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance, as it applies to the property which is the subject of
Rezoning Application RZ 2005-DR-006 from the R-A and R-1 Districts to the
R-1 and PDH-1 Districts and the Conceptual Development Plan subject to the
proffers dated
·
Approval
of the P-District variances, pursuant to Section 16-401, Paragraph 8 of the
Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the Board Agenda Item.
·
Reduction
of the trail width on the north side of
·
That the
Board direct the Director of the Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services to approve a waiver of the street light requirements such that street
lights are not required to be installed along the roadway segment from the street
labeled as Moutoux Grove to the cul-de-sac within
Blueberry Hill, the existing community to the north.
·
Approval
of Resource Protection Area Encroachment Request 6553-WRPA-001-2, subject to
the proposed Waiver Development Conditions dated
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor
Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman
Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey, and Supervisor Hyland being out of the
room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
The Planning Commission
approved Final Development Plan Application FDP 2005-DR-006.
49.
Supervisor Smyth moved
to defer the public hearing on Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA
92-P-036 until
50.
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, this public hearing was deferred. See Clerk's Summary Item CL#37.)
51.
The application property is located at
Mr. Frank Stearns reaffirmed the validity of
the affidavit for the record.
Supervisor DuBois disclosed the following campaign contribution which she had received:
· In excess of $100 from Mr. John Milliken of Venable, LLP
Chairman Connolly disclosed the following campaign contribution which he had received:
· In excess of $100 from Mr. John Milliken of Venable, LLP
· In excess of $100 from Venable, LLP
Mr. Stearns had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded to present his
case.
Following the public hearing, John David
Moss, staff, Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and
Planning Commission recommendations.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and, on behalf of Supervisor McConnell, moved:
·
Approval
of Special Exception Application SE 2005-SP-015, subject to the
development conditions dated
·
Modification
of the transitional screening requirement along all site boundaries.
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
52.
The application property is located at
Ms. Susan Benson reaffirmed the validity of
the affidavit for the record.
Ms. Benson had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and she proceeded to present her
case.
Following the public hearing, Peter Braham,
Senior Staff Coordinator, Zoning Evaluation Division, Department of Planning
and Zoning, presented the staff and Planning Commission recommendations.
Supervisor Kauffman moved:
·
Approval
of Special Exception Application SE 2004-LE-033, subject to the
development conditions dated
·
Modification
of the transitional screening requirement along all boundaries in favor of
landscaping and vegetation shown on the Special Exception Plat.
·
Waiver
of the barrier requirement along the eastern, southern, and western boundaries.
·
Modification
of the barrier requirement along the northern boundary shown on the Special
Exception Plat.
This motion, the second to which was
indistinguishable, carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Hudgins and
Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
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53. 4 P.M. –
PH TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX,
APPENDIX G TO EXPAND THE ANNANDALE TERRACE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT
(RPPD), DISTRICT 37 (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(5:22 p.m.)
(O) A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Hamid Majdi, Transportation Planner II, Traffic Operations
Section, Department of Transportation,
presented the staff report.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by one speaker, Supervisor Bulova moved adoption of the proposed
amendment to the Code of the
54. 4 P.M. –
PH ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE ROUTE 1/ENGLESIDE POST OFFICE TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MOUNT
VERNON DISTRICT) (5:27 p.m.)
(R) A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Carol Kresge,
Right-of-Way Agent, Land Acquisition Division, Department of Public Works and
Environmental Services, presented the staff report.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by seven speakers, discussion ensued regarding a traffic signal, with
input from Larry Ichter, Chief, Transportation Design Branch, Capital
Facilities, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.
Supervisor Hyland moved adoption of the
Resolution authorizing the acquisition of the necessary land rights for the
construction of Project 4YP002 – Route 1/Engleside Post Office Turn Lane
Improvement, in Fund 304, Primary and Secondary Road Bond Construction. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and
it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor
Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor
Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Hudgins being out of the
room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
55. 4 P.M. –
PH ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M TO
EXPAND THE SIGNAL HILL COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT) (5:58 p.m.)
(O) A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Paul Mounier,
Transportation Planner, Department of Transportation, presented the staff
report.
Following the public hearing, Supervisor
Bulova moved adoption of the proposed amendment to the Code of the
56. 4 P.M. –
PH ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M TO
ESTABLISH THE UNION MILLS COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (SULLY DISTRICT) (6:02 p.m.)
(O) A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Paul Mounier,
Transportation Planner, Department of Transportation, presented the staff
report.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by three speakers, Supervisor Frey moved adoption of the proposed
amendment to the Code of the
57.
The application property is located in the
southwest quadrant of the intersection of
Mr. Frank McDermott reaffirmed the validity
of the affidavit for the record.
David P. Bobzien,
Following a brief discussion, with input from
Mr. Bobzien, Supervisor Smyth moved to waive the
Board’s Policy regarding affidavits as recommended by the
Following discussion regarding the Policy and
careful attention to affidavits, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
Following further discussion, Supervisor
Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the
Following a brief discussion, with input from
Mr. Bobzien, without objection, it was so ordered.
The question was called on the motion, which CARRIED by a recorded vote of
five, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, and Chairman Connolly voting “NAY,” Supervisor Hudgins being out of
the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Chairman Connolly disclosed the following
campaign contribution which he had received:
·
In
excess of $100 by Mr. William A. Moran
Supervisor Frey disclosed the following
campaign contribution which he had received:
·
In
excess of $100 by Mr. William A. Moran
Mr. McDermott had filed the necessary notices
showing that at least 25 adjacent and/or interested parties had been notified
of the date and hour of this public hearing and he proceeded to present his
case.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by eight speakers, Mary Ann Godfrey, Staff Coordinator, Zoning
Evaluation Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, presented the staff and
Planning Commission recommendations.
Supervisor Smyth moved approval of Proffered
Condition Amendment Application PCA 1999-PR-035 subject to the proffers dated
Discussion ensued regarding the notification
of the purchasers of the homes of requirements regarding the landscape plan,
with input from Mr. McDermott.
Following further discussion regarding
previous tree loss and the current proposal, the question was called on the
motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the
room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Smyth moved that the Board direct
staff to:
·
Set up a
County fund for tree preservation and planting.
·
Report
with recommendations for integrating Urban Forestry back into the site
inspection process in terms of training and staffing needs.
·
Include
tree surveys as part of the submission package for land use cases (which would
indicate the condition of the trees).
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
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ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
58. JOINT BOARD MATTER WITH
Jointly with Chairman Connolly, Supervisor
Hyland said that several months ago, he approached the County School staff from
Facilities and Transportation looking for potential locations for a new Transportation
Office to replace the existing one located at 8101 Lorton Road, the old Lorton
School Building. This building houses
the transportation offices for County public schools and also serves as a test
center for special needs students. The
current site does not permit future expansion nor any increase in school bus
parking. Moreover, it would require
extensive renovation to meet future needs.
He added that he has been told by engineers from Virginia Department of
Transportation that improvements to Interstate 95 and
Supervisor
Hyland noted that the
Given the
proximity of Laurel Hill to the current site as well as transportation nodes,
such as Interstate 95, Route 123 and Route One, establishing a Transportation
Office in the
Therefore, Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board:
·
Direct the
·
Recommend to the School Board that the
Chairman Connolly seconded the motion.
Following discussion regarding the motion, with input from David P. Bobzien, County Attorney, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Gross and Supervisor Smyth being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
AGENDA ITEMS
59.
A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Supervisor Hyland made the following announcement:
·
Under
federal regulations and Virginia State Code, the Virginia Department of
Historic Resources (VDHR) is required to hold a public hearing on all National
Register nominations within a specific time frame.
·
The
original date for the required hearing on this nomination was October 25. There will be no public hearing on October 25.
VDHR has changed that hearing date to
accommodate the Board public hearing.
·
Holding
the public hearing on October 25 would have required VDHR to send notices to
surrounding property owners prior to today's Board public hearing. VDHR felt strongly that today's Board public
hearing should be held prior to noticing property owners of its required public
hearing.
·
VDHR
wanted the County process of today's public hearing to be completed prior to
sending required notices.
·
VDHR
will hold the required public hearing on Monday, November 7 at
·
If the Board
elects to move forward with the nomination at the present time, VDHR will send
the required notices tomorrow, October 18.
Linda Cornish Blank, Planner III, Policy and
Plan Development Branch, Planning Division (PD), Department of Planning and
Zoning (DPZ), presented the staff report.
She introduced Mr. David Edwards and Mr. Marc Wagner from VDHR; Ms.
Adrian Fowler with John Milner Associates, the consultants who prepared the
nomination; Sterling Wheeler, Chief, Policy and Plan Development Branch, PD,
DPZ; Chris Caperton, Planner, DPZ; and Jan Brody,
Senior Assistant County Attorney.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by 18 speakers, discussion ensued regarding the proposal with input
from Mr. Wagner.
Supervisor Hyland moved to phase the National Register
nomination for the proposed DC Workhouse and Reformatory Historic District so
that it is separated into two phases and that the first phase be prepared for
the Occoquan Workhouse and forwarded to the Virginia State Review Board for
consideration at its March 2006 meeting and that the second phase of the
nomination be prepared for the remaining area as identified in the current
nomination and forwarded to the Virginia State Review Board at a date to be
determined. He further moved to direct
the Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning to consult with the
Virginia Department of Historic Resources to determine the boundaries of each
phase. This motion died due to lack of a second.
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the staff
recommendation as contained in the Board Agenda Item. The recommendation would accept and endorse
the National Register nomination for the proposed DC Workhouse and Reformatory
Historic District and forward it to the Virginia State Review Board for listing
the proposed historic district in the Virginia Landmarks Register and would be
a recommendation to support the listing of the area on the National Register of
Historic Places. Supervisor Smyth
seconded the motion.
Following additional discussion regarding the
nomination, the question was called on the motion and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of seven, Supervisor Hyland
voting “NAY,” Supervisor Frey being
out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
60. 4:30
P.M. – PH TO EXECUTE A SECOND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AMENDED RIDER TO LEASE
WITH THE TOWN OF HERNDON TO SHARE EXPENSES FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
(DRANESVILLE DISTRICT) (8:59
p.m.)
A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Robin W. Patton, Regional Community
Developer, Department of Systems Management for Human Services, presented the
staff report.
Following the public hearing, Supervisor
DuBois moved that the Board enter into the Second Agreement Amendment and
Amended Rider to Lease with the Town of
61.
(Rs) A Certificate of
Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was
duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and
Terry Czarny, staff,
Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Division, Department of Public Works and
Environmental Services, presented the staff report.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by one speaker, Supervisor DuBois moved adoption of the
Resolutions for the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence Districts in accordance
with the Board's adopted criteria for the Creation/Enlargement/Withdrawal of
Small or Local Sanitary Districts as follows:
|
Sanitary
District |
Action |
Service |
Recommendation |
|
Small District 12 Within Dranesville
District ( |
Create 27 Units |
Leaf |
Approve |
|
Small District 13 Within Dranesville
District (Elnido Estates Area) |
Create 58 Units |
Refuse and
Recycling |
Approve |
|
Small District 6 Within Small
District ( |
Enlarge 2 Unit |
Refuse and Recycling |
Approve |
|
Local District 1A2 Within Small
District 1 within Dranesville
District (Treeline) |
Enlarge 27 Units |
Refuse and
Recycling |
Approve |
|
Small District 4 within Dranesville
District ( |
Enlarge 27 Units |
Refuse and
Recycling |
Approve |
|
Small District 1
within |
De-Create/ Re-Create |
Remove from Leaf |
Approve |
|
Small District 1
within Providence District ( |
De-Create/ Re-Create |
Remove from Leaf |
Approve |
Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor
Gross, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman
Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
62. 4:30 P.M. – PH ON A PROPOSAL TO PROHIBIT
THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON FORT DRIVE, EDGEHILL DRIVE, MONTICELLO ROAD, AND
FARNSWORTH DRIVE AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (LEE
DISTRICT) (9:04 p.m.)
Chairman Connolly announced that this public
hearing was cancelled.
63.
(O) A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Kevin Greenlief,
Director, Department of Tax Administration (DTA), presented the staff report.
Following the public hearing, which included
testimony by two speakers, discussion ensued regarding the graduated scale,
bias in favor of government retirees, the equity effect on young families, and
assets versus income, with input from Mr. Greenlief.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved adoption of proposed amendments to the
Code of the
A brief discussion ensued regarding the
filing deadline extension, with input from Mr. Greenlief.
Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that
the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to publicize this amendment. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct
the Director of DTA to provide notification to previously ineligible citizens
that the Board has taken action to provide additional tax relief to the State
maximum for senior citizens. Supervisor
Kauffman seconded the motion.
Vice-Chairman Connolly returned the gavel to
Chairman Connolly.
Following discussion, with input from Mr. Greenlief, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that
the Board direct staff to provide a distribution map showing the location of
current participants in the tax relief program.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
The question was called on the motion, which
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct the
64.
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board took
action concerning drainage divides. See
Clerk’s Summary Item CL#32.)
Chairman Connolly announced the deferral of
the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the PFM concerning
existing drainage divides until
65.
A Certificate of Publication was filed from the editor of the Washington Times showing that notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in that newspaper in the issues of September 29 and October 6, 2005.
Citizens and Businesses of Fairfax County are encouraged to present their views on issues of concern. The Board will hear public comment on any issue except: issues under litigation, issues which have been scheduled for public hearing before the Board (this date and future dates), personnel matters and/or comments regarding individuals. Each speaker may have up to three minutes and a maximum of ten speakers will be heard. Speakers may address the Board only once during a six month period.
The public hearing was held and included testimony by the following speaker:
· Mr. Bob Chase, regarding the report on the results of the Regional Transportation Survey.
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ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS
66. ENDORSEMENT OF EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS IN
THE COUNTY (
(BACs) Jointly
with Supervisor Hudgins, Chairman Connolly said that in its annual report the Council on Homelessness told the Board that
the County has consistently had between 1900 - 2000 homeless persons over the
past few years. Today this number
includes more than 300 families with over 700 children, and 800 single adults,
most of whom have chronic disabling conditions. In recognition of this ongoing challenge, the
Board has taken many positive steps, including making the preservation of the
affordable housing stock a priority, the creation of a new homeless shelter
named after former Chairman Katherine K. “Kate” Hanley, and a number of other
actions to assist the population in need.
Chairman Connolly noted that as part of the ongoing efforts last year,
the
Chairman Connolly said that the Planning Committee to End Homelessness
was formed as part of a national effort by HUD, which requires jurisdictions to
include information on ten-year plans to end chronic homelessness as part of a HUD
grant applications. To date, over 200
communities have developed such plans, including the
Therefore, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman
Bulova and jointly moved with Supervisor Hudgins that the Board:
·
Endorse
these efforts and direct the Council on Homelessness to report to the Board on its efforts and
submit a draft plan for the Board's consideration.
·
Create two
additional seats on the Planning Committee to End Homelessness for
representatives of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Citizens
Associations.
·
Direct
the
Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of
seven, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor
Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
67. UPDATE ON
Chairman Connolly provided an update on the “Fairfax Families Care” program relating to assistance for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
With reference
to the low number of persons formally identified as being placed in jobs in the
County, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the
68. ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH (
Chairman Connolly reminded the
Board that November is nationally recognized as National Adoption Month in an
effort to raise awareness about adoption, adoptive families, and children who
need adoptive homes. Therefore, he asked
unanimous consent that the Board proclaim November 2005 as “Adoption Awareness Month” in
69. SOBRIETY
CHECKPOINTS (
Chairman Connolly shared a
success story regarding drinking and driving.
Sobriety checkpoints are a high visibility enforcement tool to deter, as
well as detect, impaired driving. The
County has a checkpoint every week, year around. Since July 2003, the police have:
·
Conducted 98 sobriety checkpoints.
·
Screened more then 65,000 vehicles.
·
Arrested 235 impaired drivers (detection).
·
Visually exposed active DWI enforcement to more then 110,000
vehicles (deterrence).
Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to invite representatives of the Police Department
and the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to appear before the Board on November
21 to be recognized for their outstanding efforts.
Following input from Merni
Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs, regarding the schedule,
Chairman Connolly amended his request to change the date to December 5.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the
effort involved with a sobriety checkpoint.
Without objection, the request, as amended,
was so ordered.
70. REVISED
PARKING STANDARDS (
Chairman Connolly said that the Board is reviewing parking requirements
as part of an ongoing effort by staff. Therefore,
he moved that, as part of the review of the County's parking requirements,
staff review the options which would give builders opportunities to reduce
impervious surface and employ measures as part of parking facilities which
would reduce stormwater runoff as well as to examine
parking standards related to distinctions between transit-oriented and
non-transit-oriented developments.
Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion.
Supervisor Smyth asked to amend the motion to review maximum parking
requirements also, and provide recommendations.
This was accepted.
The question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by a
vote of seven, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Hyland being out of the room,
Supervisor McConnell being absent.
71. RECOGNIZING AND HONORING 20-YEAR CONNECTOR
EMPLOYEES (
Chairman Connolly announced that the Fairfax CONNECTOR bus will be celebrating its twentieth anniversary over the next year. Therefore, he asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to invite those employees of the Fairfax CONNECTOR who have been with the service since its inception and any others, as appropriate, to appear before the Board and be recognized for their role in the system's success. Without objection, it was so ordered.
72. SMILE
PROGRAM RECOGNITION (
Chairman Connolly noted that
thanks to initiatives such as online and telephone bill payments and advance
automobile decal mailings, the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) has
continually reduced the need for many citizens to come to the
Accordingly, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to invite Kevin Greenlief, the Director of the DTA, and appropriate colleagues to appear before the Board with various representatives of the SMILE program, to be recognized for their dedicated work to ensure the high quality of service that County citizens expect and deserve. Without objection, it was so ordered.
73. POTENTIAL
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PREPARATION (
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board made reference to preparations for a pandemic. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#16.)
Chairman Connolly acknowledged that there has
been much media attention focused on the possibility of an influenza
pandemic. No one can predict when the
next pandemic will occur or what the new virus may be; however, scientists from
around the world are watching the H5N1 avian (bird) influenza situation in
Therefore, Chairman Connolly moved that the
Board direct the:
·
County
Executive to report with a conceptual plan for how the County would respond in
the face of a pandemic similar to the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, including
monitoring systems and a plan for determining if indeed a pandemic has arrived,
instructions for workers about attendance, availability of vaccines and a
timeline in which they could be administered, as well as a plan to instruct the
public on the steps they should take in the event such a tragedy should occur.
·
Health
Department to work with the Facilities Management Division to ensure that
appropriate literature about flu prevention measures is placed in all
government buildings.
Vice-Chairman Bulova seconded
the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor
Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
Chairman Connolly noted that he distributed
the FCHD Emergency Operations Plan, and indicated that his motion went beyond
the FCHD to the management of County government.
Following discussion regarding the flu,
Supervisor Smyth asked unanimous consent that the Board review the failings
during the swine flu episode. Without
objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor DuBois asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to include the Citizen Medical Corps in the
response. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
74. MIRANT
FACILITY – AIR POLLUTION COMPLIANCE
(
Chairman Connolly noted
that with regard to the closure of the Mirant
Facility in the City of
Jointly with Supervisor Gross, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board send the revised version of the letter that was contained in his written Board Matters to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality urging that the Mirant power generating plant be operated within limits set by the Clean Air Act and that it meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or shut down. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion.
Following discussion regarding the necessity of the plant for only the next 18 months, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
75.
Chairman Connolly reminded the Board that, through the direction of the Board’s Audit Committee, the County has undertaken a review of low-mileage vehicles to manage a reduction in the vehicle fleet. Through the actions of the County’s Fleet Utilization Management Committee and the Audit Committee, the County has turned in a total of 157 low-mileage vehicles over the first two fleet reviews, for a total savings of roughly $2 million. In addition, due to reduced maintenance costs associated with a reduced vehicle fleet, this policy will result in recurring yearly savings of roughly $300,000.
Chairman Connolly said that the Fleet Utilization Management Committee will review the County’s vehicle needs yearly to ensure that the County vehicle fleet contains only those vehicles absolutely necessary to meet governmental responsibilities as part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to provide County services as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Following discussion, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide data regarding the total number of SUVs in the fleet, both public safety and non-public safety. Without objection, it was so ordered.
76. APPROVAL OF A PLAIN ENGLISH EXPLANATION ON THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
Chairman Connolly reminded
the Board that at its last meeting on September 26, it considered the issuance of a plain English
explanation of the issuance of bonds for the Schools. He noted that the per capita cost in the item
was misleading. The Board requested that certain revisions be made, and the
Chairman Connolly moved that the Board:
·
Approve
the staff recommendation and authorize the publication of the revised
explanation as contained in his written Board Matter.
·
Direct staff
to prepare non-English translations of this explanation that can be distributed
as appropriate.
Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
77. REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED PUBLIC HEARING FOR
REZONING APPLICATION RZ 2005-SP-012 (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT) (
On behalf of Supervisor McConnell, Chairman Connolly said that the applicant, Jeffrey A. Goldberg, Manager of BoBud Residential, requested an expedited Board public hearing date for Rezoning Application RZ 2005-SP-012.
Therefore, on
behalf of Supervisor McConnell, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct
staff to schedule a public hearing to be held before the Board on
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
78. NO BOARD MATTERS FOR SUPERVISOR DuBOIS (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT) (
Supervisor DuBois announced that she had no Board Matters to present today.
79. REQUEST FOR
CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF SITE PLAN IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION
AMENDMENT APPLICATION SEA 2004-MA-022 (AMERADA HESS) (
Supervisor Gross said that Special Exception
Amendment Application SEA 2004-MA-022 was recently filed with staff to correct
a minor oversight regarding the dedication of a small section of right-of-way
in front of the subject property, the Hess gas station in
Therefore, Supervisor Gross moved:
·
Approval
of concurrent processing for the property which is associated with Special
Exception Amendment Application SEA 2004-MA-022.
·
That the
Board direct the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services to
accept and review the site plan submissions pertaining to this property.
This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on
this application, not does this motion relieve the applicant of compliance with
the provisions of any applicable ordinances, regulations, or standards. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor
McConnell being absent.
80. EXPEDITED
AND CONCURRENT PROCESSING
Supervisor Smyth noted that she previously presented Board Matters
regarding the
Inova has filed Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 80-P-078-14 to
address this additional floor. Given the
time constraints to commence construction of the
Therefore, Supervisor Smyth moved that the
Board:
·
Direct
staff to schedule a public hearing to be held before the Board for the earliest
possible date for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 80-P-078-14.
·
Approve
concurrent processing for both the site and building plans for this proposed
building while the special exception amendment application is being processed.
This motion does not prejudice in any way
the consideration this application nor does it relieve the applicant from
compliance with the provisions of all the applicable ordinances, regulations or
adopted standards. Supervisor Gross
seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being
out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
81. RETT SYNDROME (RS) AWARENESS MONTH (
Supervisor Smyth said that RS is a neurodevelopmental
disorder predominantly seen in females.
It is one of the leading causes of cognitive impairment in females and
occurs approximately once in 10,000 to 15,000 live female births. RS has intriguing similarities to autism,
which is found much more frequently in males.
Since 1999, it has been known that RS is caused by a gene mutation that
inhibits normal development of selected regions of the brain responsible for
motor, autonomic, sensory and emotional functions. After apparently normal development for the
first 6-18 months of life, the impact of the genetic mutation disrupts development,
causing a dramatic loss of physical and communication skills which leads to
severe and multiple handicaps, usually by the age of three years. RS is not limited to, or more prevalent in,
one particular race or geographic region and it invades every social-economic
level.
Families with children who have RS face many challenges learning to
cope with seizures, physical therapy, braces and wheelchairs, feeding tubes,
mounting medical bills, and relentless procedural and policy problems with many
institutions including those concerning health insurance, education, housing
and social services. There may be
200,000 girls and women worldwide who have RS. More information about combating
RS and contributing to a cure may be found through the RS Association at
1-800-818-RETT or the website at www.rettsyndrome.org.
Therefore, Supervisor Smyth asked unanimous
consent that the Board:
·
Declare
October as "Rett Syndrome Awareness
Month" in
·
Direct
the Office of Public Affairs to publicize information about this little known
but devastating disease through a news release, the County website, and the
Channel 16 bulletin board.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Smyth distributed literature to
the Board.
82.
(R) Supervisor Hudgins said that in May
of 2001, the Board adopted changes to the Comprehensive Plan allowing
residential and mixed-use development around future transit station areas. To implement the new Comprehensive Plan
changes, current restrictions within the RCIG that prohibits any dwelling house
of any kind, mobile house, hotel, rooming house, tourist house, or any other
place of human habitation, must be amended. Reston Association has diligently
worked to amend the covenants, which require the owners of 90 percent of the
land to vote in support of the change. On
Supervisor Hudgins moved adoption of the Resolution
reaffirming its support for amending the covenants of the RCIG to permit
residential and retail uses to allow the implementation of the Comprehensive
Plan to achieve the long held vision of mixed-use transit villages around the
transit stations. Chairman Connolly
seconded the motion.
Following a brief discussion, the question was called on the motion, and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
83. REQUEST FOR CONCURRENT PROCESSING
Supervisor Hudgins said that the applicant for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 93-H-060 for Commerce Bank is requesting that the Board approve concurrent processing of its site plan so that staff will accept and review the site plan submission while the special exception amendment application is being processed.
Therefore, Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board direct staff to review and process the site plan concurrent with the staff’s review of pending Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 93-H-060. This motion does not relieve the applicant from complying with all regulations, ordinances, or adopted standards, and does not prejudice the consideration of this application in any way. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
84. HOUSING
COMMITTEE (
(R)(BACs) Supervisor
Hudgins said that the Housing Committee met on
Supervisor Hudgins added that the presentation also included a proposal on the use of the rezoning process as a means to provide additional workforce housing and as a source of support for the cost of the ongoing need of workforce housing.
Upon the
recommendation of the Housing Committee, Supervisor Hudgins moved adoption of
the Resolution in support of the Board’s continued commitment of providing
workforce housing throughout the County.
Chairman Connolly seconded the
motion.
Following discussion regarding similar action regarding mid rise buildings that included an ordinance amendment and how this new action would be binding, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
85.
(BACs)
(APPTS) Supervisor Hudgins said that on
·
Ms.
Mary Buff
·
Mr. Kevin
Deasy
·
Mr.
George Lawton
·
Mr.
Peter von zur Muehlen was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Carl Levine which expires in November 2006.
Therefore, Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board confirm the appointment
of the above individuals to serve on the
86.
Supervisor Hudgins said
that the primary purpose of the CenterStage publication is to market the Professional
Touring Artist Series at the
Supervisor Hudgins noted the work of Cindy Fortuno,
Graphic Designer, and Performing and Fine Arts Director, Leila Gordon - the two
Therefore, Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct
staff to invite Ms. Fortuno and Ms. Gordon to appear
before the Board on
87. SKATE FOR
KATRINA (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT) (
Supervisor Hudgins said that the Park Authority's 2004 Needs Assessment
clearly demonstrates support for building additional skates parks around the
County to provide safe, high quality, local, public skating venues.
On Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hunter Mill District will
be sponsoring a special event, Skate for Katrina, in partnership with the
County Park Authority, County Park Foundation, Reston Community Center, the
Reston Association, America-in-Line Skating and EnviroSolutions,
Incorporated. Its purpose is two-fold:
·
To
re-enforce and continue the commitment to construct an engaging, challenging
recreational facility - a skate park in Hunter Mill District.
·
To offer
an opportunity for young people to contribute to the Katrina relief effort in a
way that matches their ability to give.
Supervisor Hudgins invited everyone to attend.
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88. OLANDER AND
Supervisor
Kauffman said that the Banks Family is celebrating the generosity and community
spirit of their patriarch, Olander Banks, on Tuesday,
October 18 with a dedication ceremony marking the future site of the Olander and
The property
located
To recognize and thank Mr. Banks for his generosity and contributions to the community, Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board direct appropriate agencies including the Department of Transportation and the Park Authority to investigate the feasibility of renaming a portion of Old Telegraph Road (from Hayfield Road to Telegraph Road) to Banks Road or naming a future park access road to the property Banks Road. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
89. TOUR DE LEE
(
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize the sixth annual Tour de Lee bicycle event scheduled for October 30. Without objection, it was so ordered.
90. EXPEDITED REVIEW FOR SAINT MARY OF SORROWS SITE
PLAN REVISION (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(
Supervisor
Bulova said that Saint Mary of Sorrows, located on
To correct the erosion problem along a County trail located on Longwood Grove’s open space and establish adequate outfall, Saint Mary’s engineers will be submitting a revision to the approved site plan to solve this problem along with a revised landscape plan where there was a utility taking on Saint Mary’s property.
To move this forward expeditiously, Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board direct staff to expedite the review of all revisions, plats, easements and any other documents related to the completion of this project. Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
91. RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE SACRIFICES
MADE BY AMERICAN VETERANS TREE PLANTING CEREMONY (
(R) (BACs) Supervisor Bulova said that American veterans have made tremendous sacrifices, placing themselves selflessly in harm’s way to protect the country. Many American veterans, some of whom are County residents, have been injured on the battlefields, others have lost their lives.
In recognition of these many sacrifices, the Tree Commission has requested that the Board give consideration to a resolution that will recognize American veterans. The Tree Commission’s resolution requests the following:
· The adoption of a unified symbol of dark blue and gold ribbons, the dark blue recognizing those that have served (past and present) and the gold recognizing those that have given their lives in battle.
· Encouragement to citizens, business owners, and organizations to adopt this unified symbol.
· The placement of blue and gold ribbons on a tree on the property of citizens, business owners, and organizations.
·
Planting of a native tree by citizens, business
owners, and organizations on their property on Veterans’ Day,
The Tree
Commission requested that Urban Forestry staff plant a flowering dogwood, Cornus
Therefore, Supervisor Bulova moved adoption of the Resolution and that Board Members join the Tree Commission at the aforementioned ceremony. Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.
Supervisor Gross suggested that the Board and the Tree Commission encourage that the ribbons be removed or replaced when they are worn or disintegrated.
The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
92. LOOK BACK
AT BRADDOCK – TOWN MEETING (BRADDOCK DISTRICT) (
Supervisor Bulova announced that on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., at the Kings Park Library community room, her office will host the final episode of the mini-series “A Look Back at Braddock,” a history project that began last fall. She added that there will be a video production and a sneak preview of the maps that show the early years of the Braddock District, and information on a book to be published and distributed in the spring of 2006.
93.
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting the Board took action regarding tax relief. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#63.)
Supervisor
Hyland said that in a
Therefore, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board refer this issue to staff for review and to report with their recommendations. Without objection, it was so ordered.
94. UNSAFE UTILITY INSTALLATION LOCATED AT
Supervisor Hyland said on
This oversight could have led to a serious accident
and cost the business owner an entrance to his automotive repair shop. Had staff been informed, this potentially
dangerous situation could have been averted.
Therefore, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the procedures for site plan submission and the County’s coordination with the VDOT and Dominion Power and report with their findings and recommendations. Without objection, it was so ordered.
95. ADMINISTRATIVE
WAIVERS (
Supervisor Hyland said that the Mount Vernon District, as well as other older communities in the County, does not have amenities such as curb and gutter or sidewalks that is required of more recent developments. He added that increasingly, he hears concerns from constituents that staff grants waivers for sidewalks, trails, storm water detention, and best management practices in neighborhoods where civic and homeowners associations have passed resolutions asking that the County construct or require these very amenities that staff has waived.
While some of
these waivers have been granted because it makes good engineering or scientific
sense, often times the community’s perception has been that getting a waiver is
more the rule than the exception. In
Therefore,
Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board direct the
· Provide him with a list of all waivers that are administratively granted by staff, the number of waivers that have been granted in the last five years in the Mount Vernon District broken down by type, and what criteria is used in determining whether staff grants a waiver.
·
Investigate and report with what the current
requirement is for infill development waiver notification and what changes to
current legislation and Code of the
Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion.
Following a discussion regarding the waivers, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
96. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING/FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATIONS RZ/FDP 2004-MV-041 AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION
APPLICATION SE 3004-MV-035 (MOUNT
(A) Supervisor
Hyland moved that the Board direct staff to schedule a public hearing to be
held before the Board on Rezoning/Final Development Plan Applications RZ/FDP
2004-MV-041 and Special Exception SE 2004-MV-035 on
97. APPOINTMENT TO THE
(APPT) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board deferred this appointment to the Task Force. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#39.)
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of Mr. James Barrett as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Hunter Mill Road Area Special Study Task Force. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell being absent.
98. BOARD ADJOURNMENT (
The Board adjourned.