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Trinity Christian School. (SEA 96-B-010-02)
A public hearing before the Planning Commission was held on July 28
to consider an expansion of operational hours and uses at this school at
11204 Braddock Road. Planning Commissioner Harsel, after hearing
testimony on a number of unresolved issues, deferred a decision on this
application until September 15, 2011. Over the summer, meetings have been
held with the School and adjacent neighbors.
Revised development conditions that have been agreed to by Trinity
Christian School, and will be the basis on which Commissioner Harsel will
make a motion to the Planning Commission, have been made available to all
area Homeowner Associations. Anyone wishing a copy of those conditions
should contact the Braddock District office at 703-425-9300. If the
Planning Commission approves the application, a public hearing before the
Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled for October 18, 2011.
Ridgeview (RZ-2011-BR-014, FDP 2011-BR-014)
Midland Road LLC and the Ridgewood Commercial Owners Association
propose to revise the approved uses of two parcels located at the
intersection of Government Center Parkway and Ridge Top Road. The
modifications were endorsed by the Springfield 2009 APR Task Force, and
would place 39 townhouses on a site formerly proposed for office use and
to construct up to 35,000 square feet of community oriented office uses
in place of a multi-family building. Staff has made preliminary
recommendations on revisions to this application. A Community Information
Meeting is now scheduled for September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 2 and 3
of the Government Center.
Supervisors Hearing Scheduled for Commonwealth Swim Club
A public hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals was held August 3 on
the proposal by Commonwealth Swim Club to amend its Special Permit (SPA
79-A-075-03) to locate a 120 foot cell tower on the rear parking lot of
its 5.4 acre site adjacent to the tennis courts.
The BZA unanimously approved this application after making several
modifications to the development conditions. These conditions require
that the applicant substantially enhance the plantings that will serve as
a screening for residents on Commonwealth Blvd. and on Walport Lane who
abut the site. The applicant has also agreed to assess existing
vegetation and remove anything that is dead or diseased; replace them
with new plantings and to remain active in their maintenance. Anyone
wishing a complete copy of the BZA findings and conditions should contact
the Braddock Office at 703-425-9300. The Planning Commission previously
recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve this application. A
copy of the staff report can be accessed here: http://ldsnet.fairfaxcounty.gov/ldsnet/ldsdwf/4355551.PDF
A public hearing before the Board of Supervisors is currently scheduled
for September 27, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. To testify at this hearing, contact
the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151 or register on-line
at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/speaker_bos.htm. If you cannot
attend the meeting but wish to submit testimony for the record, please
send an e-mail to Braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov If you are representing
yourself, you will have three minutes to speak. If you represent an
organization, you will have five minutes. Please bring 15 copies of
anything you wish to have distributed to the Board.
County Equestrian Task Force Seeks Input
The Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County has appointed an Equestrian
Task Force to consider the future development for horse related
activities in the County. They will be considering needs and services
impacting the equestrian community and will present recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors in March, 2012.
To better understand which equestrian services are wanted by and of
interest to Fairfax County residents, the Task Force has created two
online surveys. The first survey, for Active Equestrians, is designed for
those who are currently part of and active in the equestrian community.
It asks detailed questions about type and frequency of involvement. It
can be found at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtQMlNCV0VMV3pvWUZsaUNocHA3UFE6MQ
The second survey, General Interest, is intended for any member of the
public who may have an interest in equestrian activities. It asks short
questions about general level of interest in equestrian activities and
programs. It can be found at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDRDaXIyRnh1cUVtZjhUWmhYNVFETkE6MQ
The Task Force has also asked that you share this information with other
friends and neighbors who may be interested. More information about the
Task Force itself can be found at:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/equestriantaskforce.htm
Braddock and Springfield Host Area Plan Review Retrospective
On September 27, at 6:30 p.m. in County Government Center, (12000
Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA) the Department of Planning and
Zoning will host a meeting at which citizens can hear and make comments
on how to improve the Area Plans Review (APR) process. APR is the primary
means by which the county reviews and updates its Comprehensive
Plan.
The retrospective will evaluate how this process can better expand
public outreach, provide a more holistic approach to review and enhance
land use and transportation analysis. Any Braddock resident with an
interest in land use in Fairfax is welcome to attend. To learn more go to
the following link: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/apr/retrospective.htm
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