Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to James Madison High School Students Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to James Madison High School students, honoring them for raising money for their school custodian. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition Presented to John C. Ulfelder Supervisor Bierman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to John C. Ulfelder, honoring him for his significant contributions as the Dranesville Planning Commissioner. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Proclamation Designating March 2025 as “women’s History Month" in Fairfax County Supervisor Palchik moved approval of the Proclamation designating March 2025 as "Women’s History Month" in Fairfax County. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Proclamation Designating March 6, 2025, as “consumer Affairs Day" in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating March 6, 2025, as “Consumer Affairs Day” in Fairfax County. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 6. Report on General Assembly Activities Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board adopt the 2025 General Assembly Final Legislative Report. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Chairman McKay called the Board’s attention to Page 152 of the report, regarding House Bill 2527 - Sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; State parks, penalty, and noted that nine of the Board Members that participated in the Legislative Committee supported the bill and asked that it be amended to include parks and Park Authorities. Discussion ensued, with input from Jennifer Van Ee, Legislative Deputy Director, regarding the status of the bill, noting that it died in the Senate in appropriations, before crossover, due to a funding decision. … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 12. Establishing Joint Committees of the Board and the School Board Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board: • Establish the following two joint committees with the School Board: • The Joint Information Technology (IT) Committee and nominate Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Storck to represent the Board • The Joint Facility Review Committee and nominate Supervisor Walkinshaw and Supervisor Smith to represent the Board • Ask Karl Frisch, School Board Chairman, to select two School Board Members to serve on each of these committees • Ask the County Executive to direct staff to draft mission statements for both Committees to consider in their first meetings. Given their narrow scope, the committees shall be specifically limited to only identifying cost … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 13. Letter to Governor Youngkin Regarding Proposed Agency Relocations Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board approve sending the letter, attached to his written Board Matter, to Governor Glenn Youngkin, expressing the Board’s opposition to the proposed federal agency relocations and urging him to speak out against the Trump Administration’s plans due to their negative impact on Virginia’s economy and on the effectiveness and efficiency of federal agencies. The letter also contains an invitation to the Governor to meet with the Board anytime and anywhere to further discuss this pressing issue. Supervisor Bierman and Supervisor Walkinshaw jointly seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the motion and the implications on the County and … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 15. Lights Out, Fairfax! Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Jimenez, and Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board: • Support NVBA’s “Turn Lights Out for Birds” Spring campaign by directing the Office of Public Affairs to promote it before migration begins on March 15, 2025 • Direct the County Executive to identify County facilities where nighttime lighting can be reduced or eliminated during Spring migration, in consultation with County wildlife experts Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 27. Authorization for Concurrent Processing: Tysons Fire Station #29 and Transit Facility (PROVIDENCE District) Therefore, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board: • Direct the Director of the Department of Land Development Services (LDS) and staff to expedite and concurrently process the rezoning and site plan, architectural drawings, building permits and/or other plans and permits as may be necessary to implement the improvements proposed to facilitate the construction of the new facilities • Designate staff from DPWES, to act on behalf of the Board as its representative agent, to file and process these applications with the Department of Planning and Zoning and LDS This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation for a potential Plan Amendment, or any subsequent rezoning, or other … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 33. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 35. A-2 – Authorization to Amend Fairfax County’s One-year Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and: • Adopt the proposed substantial amendment to Fairfax County’s One-Year Action Plan for FY 2025 • Authorize submission of the substantial amendment to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with input from Thomas Fleetwood, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, who stated that he would report to the Board, as part of the Budget Q&A process, with detailed information regarding the expenditure of CDBG funds. The … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 36. A-3 – Acceptance of 2025 Countywide Site-specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Nominations Following comments, Supervisor Smith, moved that the Board accept the nominations shown on the March 4, 2025, Proposed List of Nominations into the 2025 SSPA screening process. The motion was multiply seconded. Following discussion regarding the nominations, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 36. A-3 – Acceptance of 2025 Countywide Site-specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Nominations Supervisor Smith moved to amend her motions to include the following: This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on these nominations by the Board and does not relieve the nominators from compliance with the provisions of any applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards. This action in no way prejudices the substantive review of the nominations. Supervisor Herrity seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. A-7 – Grant Agreement Between the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Fairfax County for the Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Stream Restoration Project (PROVIDENCE District) Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve and authorize the County Executive or his designee to sign the grant agreement with the DEQ to receive the Stormwater Local Assistance Funds (SLAF) grant for the Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Stream Restoration Project. SLAF County Project Title Project Cost Grant Award Provided Funds Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park $3,018,742.81 $1,093,100.00 $1,925,642.81 Stream Restoration Project Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following comments regarding the motion, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Sea 85-P-054-002 (BELTWAY Petro Mart Inc.) to Amend SEA-85-P-054 Previously Approved for a Service Station and Addition of a Quick Service Food Station to Permit Modi Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 85-P-054-002, subject to the development conditions consistent with those dated February 13, 2025 • The waiver and modification contained in the handout dated January 24, 2025, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Reaffirmation of a modification of the transitional screening requirements in subsection 5108.5. B of the Zoning Ordinance along the northern property line in favor of that shown on the SEA 85-P-054 Plat • Reaffirmation of a waiver of the barrier requirements in subsection 5108.5. C of the Zoning Ordinance along the northern boundary line in favor of that shown on … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 47. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Sea 2005-SU-007-04 (KOREAN Central Presbyterian Church) to Amend Se 2005-SU-007 Previously Approved for a Private School and Child Care Center to Allow an Increase in Supervisor Smith moved to defer the public hearing on Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 2005-SU-007-04 until April 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Supervisor Palchik and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on the Acquisition of Certain Land Rights Necessary for the Construction of Cinder Bed Road Bikeway (FROM Newington Road to Barry Road) (FRANCONIA District) Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board cancel the public hearing on the acquisition of certain land rights necessary for the construction of Cinder Bed Road Bikeway from Newington Road to Barry Road and remove the matter from the public hearing agenda as all the land rights involved have now been acquired by the Land Acquisition Division. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment PA-2024-III-1P, Ox Road/hooes Road, East Side of Ox Road (ROUTE 123) South of Hooes Road and West of Old Ox Road (MOUNT Vernon District) Following comments, Supervisor Storck moved to defer the public hearing on Plan Amendment PA 2024-III-1P until May 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)

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