Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Peter Murphy, Chairman of the Fairfax County Planning Commission Supervisor Herrity moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Peter Murphy for his decades of service as chairman of the Fairfax County Planning Commission. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Alice’s Kids Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved approval of the Resolution recognizing and congratulating Alice’s Kids for its work in the community and recent national recognition. Supervisor Storck seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Proclamation Designating April 2023 as “child Abuse Prevention Month" in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved approval of the Proclamation designating April 2023 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Fairfax County. Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Palchik not yet having arrived Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Resolution of Recognition Presented to the Franconia District Police Station and the Auto Crimes Enforcement Team Supervisor Storck moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to the Franconia District Police Station and the Auto Crime Enforcement Team for their partnership, outreach and crime prevention efforts. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 6. Appointments to Citizen Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Advisory Groups (BACS) Supervisor Gross moved approval of the appointments and reappointments of those individuals identified in the final copy of “Appointments to be Heard March 21, 2023.” Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 15. Pedestrian Safety Initiatives Therefore, jointly with Supervisor Alcorn, and as the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is so important, Chairman McKay moved that the Board direct the Department of Transportation to review: • “Turn calming" programs in other jurisdictions, discuss these programs with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and report within four months to the Board’s Transportation Committee with its analysis of how such a program could be implemented in the County, to include any cost or resource implications • The Committee’s suggestion regarding the crosswalks, discuss it with VDOT, and report at the same Transportation Committee meeting Supervisor Alcorn seconded the motion. Discussion … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 19. West Falls Church, Transit Station Area (TSA), Sub-unit A-2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Authorization (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Foust moved that the Board authorize consideration of a Comprehensive Plan amendment for Sub-Unit A-2 of the West Falls Church TSA. Specifically, the plan amendment should consider the shift from institutional use to office use, as that shift is proposed in the zoning application that has been filed. The proposed change should not increase the planned FAR and it should be demonstrated that any proposed changes meet the broader goals of the West Falls Church TSA Plan. The Plan Amendment should be reviewed concurrently with the zoning application. Supervisor Walkinshaw seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 20. Self-help Resource Center Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board direct the County Executive to prepare a budget consideration item for review by the Board, in the amount of $96,000, which will be a recurring item as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding will be designated for establishing a Fairfax County Self-Help Resource Center within the Law Library at the Fairfax County Courthouse. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Herrity jointly seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the amount requested and including all from economically disadvantaged communities who need services, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 22. Commissioning of a Mural on the Hybla Valley Community With that objective in mind, and jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board direct the County Executive to prepare a budget consideration item for review by the Board in the amount of $25,000 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget that would be designated for the commissioning of a mural on the Hybla Valley Community Center which would be facilitated in partnership with the Chairman’s and Franconia District Supervisor’s offices, the Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, and SFDC. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 28. Request for Expedited Board Public Hearing Date for Special Exception Amendment Application Sea 2010-PR-010 (PROVIDENCE District) Given the absence of any significant concerns, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board authorize an expedited Board public hearing for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 2010-PR-010 to a date certain of: May 23, 2023. As always, approval of the motion shall in no way prejudice or affect any ongoing staff review and should not be construed as support for the application by the Board. Supervisor Herrity seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 38. A-3 – Approval of a Resolution to Extend the Cable Franchise Term of Coxcom, LLC (R) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with Cox extending the term of Cox’s cable franchise without change in the terms and conditions of the franchise. Supervisor Smith and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 39. A-4 – Approval of a Resolution to Extend the Cable Franchise Term of Verizon Virginia LLC (R) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved that Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with Verizon extending the term of Verizon’s cable franchise without change in the terms and conditions of the franchise. Supervisor Smith and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. A-5 – Approval of a Resolution to Extend the Cable Franchise Term of Comcast of Virginia, LLC (R) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved that Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with Comcast extending the term of Comcast’s cable franchise without change in the terms and conditions of the franchise. Supervisor Smith and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. Certification by Board Members Regarding Items Discussed in Closed Session Supervisor Smith 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. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Gross being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Gross being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 45. Authorization of a Settlement Counteroffer with Christopher Farrell Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize a settlement counteroffer in Christopher Farrell v. The Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Case Number CL-2020-569 in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Gross being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Gross being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2022-SP-00043 (PNC Bank, Na) to Permit a Drive-through Financial Institution, Located on Approximately 10.09 Acres of Land (SPRINGFIELD District) Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Application SE 2022-SP-00043, subject to the development conditions dated February 28, 2023. • Reaffirmation of the previously approved: • Transitional screening modification • Waiver of the barrier requirements to that shown on the SE Plat Supervisor Walkinshaw seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 47. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Sea 2007-SP-001-02 (COSTCO Wholesale Corporation) to Amend Se 2007-SP-001, Previously Approved for Retail Sales Establishment- Large and Service Station to Permit an Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 2007-SP-001-02, subject to the development conditions dated February 7, 2023. • Reaffirmation of the previously approved: • Modification of transitional screening • Waiver of the barrier requirements along the eastern property line in favor of that shown on the SE Plat The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 48. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Sea 95-Y-024-07 (COSTCO Wholesale Corporation) to Amend Se 95-Y-024, Previously Approved for an Increase in Area and Height for Two Freestanding Signs, an Increase in Supervisor Smith moved that the Board approve Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 95-Y-024-07, subject to the development conditions dated February 7, 2023. Supervisor Herrity seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the development conditions, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Rz 2022-SU-00010 (MATAN Glorus Road, LLC) to Rezone From I-3, I-4, Ws and an to I-4, Ws and an to Allow an Expansion of a Surface Parking Area Serving a Previously Ap At the request of the applicant, Supervisor Smith moved to defer the public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ 2022-SU-00010 until May 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. to allow the applicant additional time to refine the application before the public hearing. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Rz 2016-SP-033 (MERIT Investment, LLC) to Rezone From R-1 to PDH-3 to Permit Residential Development with an Overall Density of 1.34 Dwelling Units Per Acre, Located Following discussion, with input from Suzanne Wright, Director, Zoning Evaluation Division, Department of Planning and Development, regarding a proffer signature issue, Supervisor Herrity moved to defer the public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ 2016-SP-003 [sic] until May 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 51. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Pca 80-S-008-02 (RZPA 2022-SU-00095) (VIRGINIA Medical Transport, LLC) to Amend the Proffers for Rz 80-S-008 Previously Approved for Industrial Development to Permit Supervisor Smith moved to defer the public hearing on Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 80-S-008-02 (RZPA 2022-SU-00095) until May 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 52. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on a Proposal to Vacate a Portion OF BARNEY ROAD (SULLY DISTRICT) (4 p.m.) Supervisor Smith moved to defer the public hearing on a Proposal to Vacate a Portion of Barney Road until May 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 53. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Af 2022-SP-00006 (AA 83-S-004-3) (WHITEHALL Statewide Agricultural and Forestal District Jeremy Martin Vazquez Trust and Nadine Consuelo Vazquez Revocable Trust) to Perm Supervisor Herrity moved approval of AF 2022-SP-00006 and Appendix E of the Fairfax County Code be amended to renew the Whitehall Statewide Agricultural and Forestal District, subject to the Ordinance provisions dated March 1, 2023. Supervisor Lusk and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion regarding the application, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 54. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2021-CW-1CP Affordable Housing Preservation Policy Following comments, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for Plan Amendments 2021-CW-T2 and 2019-III-T1, as detailed in the Staff Report included in the Board Agenda Item. Supervisor Herrity and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the applications, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 56. 4:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on a Proposal to Vacate and Abandon a Portion of Blake Lane (ROUTE 655) (PROVIDENCE District) Following comments, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board adopt (Attachment III) the ordinance of vacation and (Attachment IV) the order of abandonment of the subject right-of-way. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 57. 4:30 P.m. - Public Hearing on the Draft Proposed One-year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Supervisor Foust moved that the Board direct staff to forward comments received on the draft Annual Action Plan to the Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee (CCFAC) for its consideration before the CCFAC makes its final recommendation to the Board for action on May 9, 2023. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following discussion, with input from Mr. Fleetwood, regarding housing preservation goals, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 61. 4:30 P.m. - Public Hearing on Proposed Salary Increases to $125,000 or Up to $130,000 for Members of the Board of Supervisors and to $140,000 or Up to $145,000 for the Chairman, Effective January As a Budget Q&A, Supervisor Herrity asked staff to provide the generic benefits, pension benefits, and the office budget that each Board Member receives Following comments, Supervisor Foust moved that the annual salary for Board Members be adjusted, effective January 1, 2024, to $123,283 and that the annual Chairman’s salary be adjusted to $138,283, also effective January 1, 2024. Supervisor Smith and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion. Discussion ensued, with input from Ms. Schafrik, regarding the salary projections for Board Members and the lost wages chart. Discussion continued, with Board Members expressing their views/concerns and support/non-support of the motion. The question … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a recorded vote of eight, Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)

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