Procedures Update
At the December 14, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, an update to the Commission bylaws was adopted. Among the changes included in these bylaws were modifications to the allotted speaking times for public hearings. The new speaking times are as follows:
Individuals appearing on their own behalf, or on behalf of a business entity, if signed up on the Speakers List by 1:00 p.m. on the scheduled date of the public hearing will have four (4) minutes to speak.
Individuals serving as the authorized representative of a recognized Homeowners or Neighborhood Association, Civic Association, Professional Association, Academic Institution, or Religious Institution, if signed up on the Speakers List by 1:00 p.m. on the scheduled date of the public hearing will have seven (7) minutes to speak.
Individuals who have not signed up on the Speakers List by 1:00 p.m. on the scheduled date of the public hearing, regardless of whom they may represent will have three (3) minutes to speak.
2024 Planning Commissioners
At - Large - Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner - Chairman
At - Large - Timothy Sargeant - Vice Chairman
Sully District - Evelyn S. Spain - Secretary
Dranesville District - John Ulfelder - Parliamentarian
Braddock District - Mary Cortina
Hunter Mill District - John Carter
Mount Vernon District - Walter Clarke
Providence District - Jeremy Hancock
Springfield District - Peter Murphy
Meeting Information
Meetings are held in the Board Auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, unless otherwise noted. Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Fairfax County Government's Cable TV Channel 16 and streamed live online with closed captions provided in English and Spanish (los subtítulos en español). Meetings are also available to view on demand following the meeting. Live audio of the meeting may also be accessed by dialing 703-324-7700 for in-person meetings or 703-324-5300 for meetings held electronically.
Committees
The dates, location, and times of committee meetings are noted on each committee page and placed in the Weekly Agenda.
Personnel and Budget
Policy and Procedures
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Environment
Housing
Land Use Process Review
Parks
Policy Plan
Schools
Infrastructure
Transportation
Urban Development and Placemaking
PC Roundtable
The Planning Commission Roundtable is a 30‐minute panel discussion broadcast every Thursday
at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. on Channel 16. Episodes can also be viewed through
Video on Demand at the Fairfax County website