2005
Providence District Land Use Seminars
Interested in
demystifying the land use and planning process in Fairfax County?
This
spring/summer my office, in conjunction with a variety of citizen
groups, hosted a series of meetings to give Providence residents the
opportunity to learn more about land use issues. County staff and
consultants facilitated the meetings and covered a wide range of
topics that are integral parts of the planning and zoning processes.
Topics included legal and state requirements, the County Zoning
Ordinance, by right development, the Comprehensive Plan, rezonings,
proffers, transportation and transit planning, traffic demand
management, public facility and environmental planning, storm water
management, and tree preservation, among others. The Land Use
Seminars was hosted in four sessions. I would like to extend my
sincerest appreciation to all of the participants of these events,
especially to the residents who took time out of their busy
schedules to came and learn as well as to share their knowledge and
expertise.
Sincerely, Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
Supervisor
Fourth Seminar
was held on
June 21,
2005
7:30 p.m. - 9
p.m.
Fairhill Elementary
School - Cafeteria
3001
Chichester Lane
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Park Planning in Fairfax County
Presenter: Kirk Holley, Park Planning Manager,
Fairfax County Park
Authority
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Fairfax County Public School
Planning
Presenter: School Planning
Staff
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Tree Preservation in Fairfax County
Presenter: Fairfax County Urban
Forester
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Fairlee Metro/West TDM Preliminary Survey
Results
Presenter: UrbanTrans
Consultants
Fairlee /
MetroWest TDM Development Program
Recommendations
Final Report - Draft
Summary provided by UrbanTrans Consultants
The format of the sessions described above
was part informational and part discussion, with time available
for questions on each of the evening's subjects. Agendas and other
background materials was also provided at the meeting.
Press
Release
Third Seminar
was held
on
June 7, 2005
7:30
p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fairhill Elementary
School - Cafeteria
3001 Chichester Lane
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A
Summary of the Fairfax County Transportation Policy Plan
Presenter: Leonard Wolfenstein, Fairfax County
Department of Transportation
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Hot
Lane Updates
Presenter: Theresa DeFore, Project Manager,
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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The
Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority's (WMATA)
Planning Process
Presenter: Senior WMATA
Staff
The format of the sessions
described above was part informational and part discussion, with
time available for questions on each of the evening's subjects.
Agendas and other background materials was provided at the
meeting.
Second Seminar
was held on
May 16, 2005
7:30
p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fairhill Elementary
School - Cafeteria
3001
Chichester Lane
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An
Overview of the Comprehensive Planning Process of Fairfax
County.
Facilitated by Department of Planning and Zoning,
Planning Division Staff.
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The
2232 Process: a synopsis of the public review of proposals
including schools, parks and utilities.
Presenter: David Marshall of the Department of
Planning and Zoning, Planning Division.
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The
Responsibilities of the Zoning Evaluation Division of the
Department of Planning and Zoning: A summary of both the Rezoning
and Special Exception processes.
Presenters Tracy Swagler
and Susan Langdon, Zoning Evaluation Division.
The format of the sessions described above
was part informational and part discussion, with time available
for questions on each of the evening's subjects. Agendas and other
background materials was provided at the
meeting.
First Seminar
was held on
May 2, 2005
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fairhill Elementary
School - Cafeteria
3001
Chichester Lane
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Introduction to State of Virginia Legal and
Legislative relationships to land use including discussion of the
separation of powers and the Dillon rule.
Presenter: Karen
Harwood, County Attorney's office.
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By-Right Development. What is it, who's right is it
and who says it is right?
Presenter: Bruce Nassimbeni,
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.
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Overview of the Zoning Administration Division
including Zoning Enforcement.
Presenter: Bill Shoup,
Division Director Zoning Administration.
The seminar format included the
discussion panelists; presentation of an overview of the project
and gathering of community feedback and suggestions by UrbanTrans
Consultants; and Q&A session. Background information and
agenda was provided at the seminar.
Press Release
Land Use
Glossary of Terms
(word
file)
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