Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, July 15, 2025

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Stella Koch Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Stella Koch for her exceptional service on the Environmental Quality Advisory Committee. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Alcorn jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition Presented to George Lamb Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to George Lamb for his exceptional service on the Environmental Quality Advisory Committee. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Robert W. Lazaro Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Robert W. Lazaro for his remarkable service as Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Inova Supervisor Palchik moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Inova for its outstanding achievement as the 2025 Healthcare Experience Health System of the Year. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Herrity jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 6. Resolution to Celebrate the 35TH Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Supervisor Bierman moved approval of the Resolution to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 7. Appointments to Citizen Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Advisory Groups (BACS) Supervisor Smith moved approval of the appointments and reappointments of those individuals identified in the final copy of “Appointments to be Heard July 15, 2025.” Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 16. Request for Expedited and Concurrent Processing for Timber Ridge Management, LLC (SULLY District) Therefore, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board direct the: • Director of Planning and Development to schedule Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 2006-SU-025- 06 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Application CDPA 2006-SU-025-04 for a public hearing before the Board on December 9, 2025 • Director of Land Development Services to accept, for concurrent and simultaneous processing, any and all plans filed by Timber Ridge Management, LLC during the pendency of the applications This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on the application by the Board and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of any applicable ordinances, … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 18. Request for Expedited Board Date and Concurrent Processing for Woodland Pointe (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board direct the: • Director of Planning and Development to schedule Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 2003-HM-046-04 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Application CDPA 2003-HM-046-002 for a public hearing before the Board on October 28, 2025 • Director of Land Development Services to accept, for concurrent and simultaneous processing, any and all plans filed by Union Investment Real Estate GmbH Corporation during the pendency of the applications The scheduling of a Board date and the authorization of concurrent processing in no way relieves the applicant from the requirement to comply with applicable standards of the Zoning … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 19. Consent to Include County Right-of-way in Apb Woodland Park LLC Rezoning and Proffered Condition Amendment Applications (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board consent to the inclusion of approximately 35,284 square feet of right-of-way, adjacent to 2121 Cooperative Way, 2291 Wood Oak Drive, and 2251 Corporate Park Drive, to be included in a rezoning application submitted by APB Woodland Park LLC. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on the application by the Board and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of any applicable ordinances, regulations or adopted standards. This action in no way prejudices the substantive review of the application. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 20. Recognizing the Dranesville District as “the Music Capital of Fairfax County” Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved a substitute motion to recognize the County as “The Music Capital of the Commonwealth” and invite the Park Authority and other partners to appear before the Board in the Fall for recognition. Supervisor Alcorn seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding musical events in the County, the question was called on the substitute motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 22. Publicity Request for the Franconia District Expungement Clinic Therefore, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to work with his office to publicize this event. Acting-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Chairman McKay being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Chairman McKay being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 24. Request for Concurrent and Expedited Processing for Maple Multi-family Land East Coast, L.p. / Crow Holdings, L.p. (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board: • Authorize expedited processing of Proffered Condition Amendment/Final Development Plan Amendment Application PCA/FDPA 2000-HM-044-04 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Application CDPA 2000-HM-044-03 and schedule the public hearing before the Board for October 14, 2025 • Direct the Office of Land Development Services to concurrently process the site plan associated with Proffered Condition Amendment/Final Development Plan Amendment Application PCA/FDPA 2000-HM-044-04 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Applications CDPA 2000-HM-044-03 under the County’s concurrent processing regulations This motion should not be construed as … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Chairman McKay being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 25. Request to Authorize Concurrent and Simultaneous Processing for the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board direct staff to authorize the concurrent and simultaneous processing of a site plan, architectural drawings, and any other drawings as may be necessary in conjunction with Special Exception Amendment Application SEA-82-C-027-002. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the proposed application and does not relieve the Applicant from compliance with the provisions of any applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 28. Fairfax 250TH Signature Experience Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board direct Celebrate Fairfax to lead the 250th Signature Experience throughout the County for the duration of the County’s 250th Celebration. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion 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)
• 29. Request for Consent to File a Proffered Condition Amendment Application for Tax Map Reference 106-4 ((1)) 58 (MOUNT Vernon District) Therefore, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board, as owner in fee simple of Tax Map Reference 106-4 ((1)) 58, authorize consent to the filing of this Proffered Condition Amendment Application to revise the hours of operation for restaurants on the Workhouse Arts Campus. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the proposed applications and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of any applicable ordinances, regulations or adopted standards. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Herrity jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 30. Publicity and Proclamation Request to Designate 2025 as the “international Year of Quantum” in Fairfax County Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board direct: • Staff to prepare a Proclamation designating 2025 as “International Year of Quantum” in the County, to be presented out of the Board Room at the Quantum World Congress • The Office of Public Affairs and Economic Initiatives to work with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to promote the Quantum World Congress 2025 and highlight the County’s leadership in the global quantum ecosystem Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 34. Request to Authorize Concurrent Processing for Bmw Fairfax Therefore, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board direct staff to accept for concurrent and simultaneous processing any and all plans filed by Sonic Development, LLC during the pendency of Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 2006-PR-008. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the pending application and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Storck being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Storck being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 37. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items 1 – 2 and 4 – 8. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. The question was called on the motion to approve the Administrative Items, with the exception of Admin 3, and it 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)
• 38. Admin 3 – Authorization to Advertise Public Hearings on a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Electrical Substations ) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize advertisement of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for electrical substations as outlined in the Board Agenda Item with the public hearing dates changed to provide for a Planning Commission hearing on October 16, 2025, and a Board of Supervisors hearing on December 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Chairman McKay noted that the date changes for the public hearings will provide additional time for the Planning Commission and the Board to provide outreach efforts to ensure this issue is socialized in the community and industry. Discussion ensued, with input from Laura Gori, Senior Assistant County Attorney, regarding … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 39. A-1 – Approval of a Board of Supervisors' Draft Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the draft regular meeting schedule for January through December 2026. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. A-2 – Resolution to Support the Abandonment of Clifton School Roads, Routes 9523 and 9792 (SPRINGFIELD District) (R) Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt the resolution supporting the abandonment of the Clifton School Roads (Routes 9523 and 9792). Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion. Supervisor Herrity noted that the Town of Clifton’s use of that location for parking will not be impacted by the abandonment. The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Lusk being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Lusk being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 41. A-3 – Approval of Changes to the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution (R) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the changes to the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution, as outlined in the Board Agenda Item, to become effective on July 15, 2025. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Lusk being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Lusk being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 42. A-4 – Approval of a Plain Language Explanation for the 2025 Bond Referendum for Improvements to Public Schools Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and: • Approve of an explanatory statement for the school bond referendum planned to be held in conjunction with the November general election • Approve the plain language explanation and authorize staff to translate it, post it online, and print sufficient copies to make it available at County absentee voting sites and polling places Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 43. A-5 – Authorization to Execute a Transfer Agreement for the Transfer of the Cable Franchise Held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC (HUNTER Mill and Sully Districts) Supervisor Smith moved to defer action regarding this item until later in the meeting following the 4 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Appendix H of the Fairfax County Code to Approve the Transfer of the Cable Franchise Held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC (Hunter Mill and Sully Districts). Supervisor Alcorn seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. A-6 – Approval of the Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee (CCFAC) Recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 and FY 2028 Funding Categories for the Consolidated Community Funding Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the FY 2027 and FY 2028 funding categories for the CCFP, as recommended by the CCFAC Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued, with input from Chadwick Pressey, Deputy Director, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, regarding the changes. The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. 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 by virtue of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 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 seconded the motion and it 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)
• 47. Authorization of Settlement of John P. Sopko V. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Et Al. Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize the settlement of Fairfax County Circuit Court Case Number CL-2024-6380, John P. Sopko v. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, et al. , on the terms and conditions as outlined by the County Attorney in closed session. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 48. Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board, Et Al. V. Association of Energy Conservation Professionals Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board authorize the County Attorney to participate as an amicus, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County, in Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board, et al. v. Association of Energy Conservation Professionals, et al. , Virginia Court Appeals Record No. 0234-25-3. Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2024-MV-00036 (VARINIA Vergara Miranda and Nima Home Daycare LLC) to Permit a Home Day Care Facility, Located on Approximately 7,975 Square Feet of Land (MOUNT Ver Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve Special Exception Application SE 2024-MV-00036, subject to the development conditions dated June 11, 2025. Supervisor Lusk and Supervisor Alcorn jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 51. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2024-DR-00029 (SCOTT C. Harrison and Helen F. Harrison, Trustees) to Permit a Waiver for Minimum Lot Width, Located on Approximately 5.78 Acres of Land (DRANESVILL Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board approve Special Exception Application SE 2024-DR-00029, subject to the development conditions dated May 21, 2025. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 52. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2024-MV-00040 (EASTMAN Minerals, Inc.) to Permit Production or Processing, Heavy, Located on Approximately 3,000 Square Feet of Land (MOUNT Vernon District) Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve Special Exception Application SE-2024-MV-00040, subject to the development conditions dated June 4, 2025. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 53. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Convey Crescent Apartments Located at 1513 and 1531 Cameron Crescent Drive to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) (HUNTER Mill District) Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board authorize County staff to prepare and execute all documentation necessary to convey approximately 16 ½ acres of Board- owned property located at 1513 and 1531 Cameron Crescent Drive and identified as Tax Map Parcel Numbers 0172-16-0001A and 0172-14-01-0002G to the FCRHA, noting that if the FCRHA no longer pursues the project, the Board may direct the FCRHA to transfer ownership of the property back to the Board pursuant to the memorandum of agreement with the FCRHA approved by the Board on January 15, 2025. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 54. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Sublease Ash Grove House at 8881 Ashgrove House Lane to Sheila Consaul in Connection with the Resident Curator Program (HUNTER Mill District) Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board authorize County staff to prepare and execute all documentation necessary to lease from the Fairfax County Park Authority the approximately 0.4-acre property called Ash Grove House, which has an address of 8881 Ashgrove House Lane and identified by Tax Map Number 0282 ((13)) B, and to sublease said property to Resident Curator Sheila A. Consaul. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 55. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Appendix H of the Fairfax County Code to Approve the Transfer of the Cable Franchise Held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC (HUNTER Supervisor Smith moved that the Board adopt an ordinance to amend Appendix H of the Fairfax County Code to approve the transfer of the cable franchise currently held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, subject to the provisions of the proposed transfer agreement. Supervisor Alcorn seconded the motion and it 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)
• 56. A-5 – Authorization to Execute a Transfer Agreement for the Transfer of the Cable Franchise Held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC (HUNTER Mill and Sully Districts) ) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize the County Executive, or designee, to execute a transfer agreement for the transfer of the cable franchise currently held by Comcast of Virginia, LLC, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)

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