Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, August 26, 2025

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Bierman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Herndon High School Hornets Boys’ Soccer Team, and coaches Jordan Steffey and Chris Henn for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship for the first time since 1986. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Bierman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition for the Langley High School Saxons Boys’ Tennis Team, and coaches Jack Porter and Son Tran, for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions ) Supervisor Jimenez moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Girls’ Tennis Team, and coaches Jose Palomo and Dan Parilla for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship, for the first time in the team’s history. 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)
• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Storck moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the West Potomac High School Wolverines Boys’ Lacrosse Team, and coach John Stamos for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship, for the first time in the team’s history. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Storck moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition for the South County High Schools Girls’ Outdoor Track and Field Team and their coaches for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions of Recognition Presented to the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025 Spring Sports Teams and Individual Champions ) Supervisor Walkinshaw moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Robinson Secondary School Rams Rifle Team and coaches James Miller and Chris Spina for winning the 2025 Rifle League Regional Championship. 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)
• 3. 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 August 26, 2025.” Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 13. Letter to the George Mason University (GMU) Board of Visitors Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board approve the letter (attached to his written Board Matter) to the GMU Board of Visitors, expressing the County’s support for the Board’s recent decision and affirming the County’s ongoing partnership with the university. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Lusk jointly seconded the motion. Following discussion on the motion and the County’s relationship with GMU, the question was called on the motion 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)
• 14. Fairfax County’s Economic Competitiveness Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that that the Board direct the: • FCEDA provide relevant information on trends as it relates to business attraction and retention, key industry clusters, global competitiveness, comparative analysis with peer jurisdictions, and continue to monitor and report changes at the federal level and its impact on residents and businesses alike • County Executive to study potential options to enhance the County’s competitive edge in attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses to the County. This study should include, but not be limited to, the following areas at the State and local level, as appropriate: opportunities for streamlining regulatory processes and … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 17. Centreville Day Disposal Fee Therefore, in the interest of maximizing the benefits from this event, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board direct County staff waive the fees for the trash disposal. Supervisor Storck seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Chairman McKay and Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Chairman McKay and Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 18. Protecting Fairfax County Waterways Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Palchik, and Supervisor Storck, Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board adopt the resolution, attached to his written Board Matter, affirming the County’s commitment to protecting County waterways through the practices outlined above, to be presented out of the Board Room at a time to be determined. Supervisor Bierman seconded the motion. Supervisor Walkinshaw announced that the Climate Action Conference will be held on October 18, 2025, and he invited the community to attend. The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 19. Reauthorization of Site-specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Sspa 2023-II-3F (BRADDOCK District) Therefore, Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board amend the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program to reprioritize SSPA 2023-II-3F as a Tier 2 item and direct staff to consider a Plan Amendment for Tax Map Parcel 69-4 ((1)) 6A2 for residential use at up two - three dwelling units per acre. Specific considerations should include affordable housing, tree preservation, usable open space, and other factors to achieve compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation of the Plan Amendment by the Board and does not prejudice the substantive review of the amendment. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 20. Resolution of Recognition Request for the Lewinsville Retirement Residence (LRR) (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a Resolution of Recognition for the LRR, in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be presented on November 5, 2025, at its Anniversary Community Gala. 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)
• 28. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board direct staff to schedule the Board’s public hearing for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA-82-C-027-002 for December 9, 2025. 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 and Supervisor Smith jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. Unified Sanitation District (USD) Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay and Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Alcorn moved that: • Staff develop potential options, including pros and cons of each option, conduct a public forum among staff, licensed haulers, and homeowner association representatives managing hauler contracts on behalf of residents with the goal of reaching agreement on the facts associated with the options and develop a process for Board consideration and ultimate implementation of each • The Board will not hold a public hearing on this matter until the tasks are completed, and viable options are vetted with the Board The motion was multiply seconded. Discussion ensued regarding: • The five-year waiting period … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 30. Proclamation Request to Designate September 17–23, 2025, as “u.s. Constitution Week” in Fairfax County Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a Proclamation designating September 17 – 23, 2025, as “U. S. Constitution Week” in the County, in recognition of the enduring importance of the U. S. Constitution and in honor of its 238th anniversary. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 31. Resolution to Honorarily Name of a Portion of John Marr Drive From Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike as “seoul Boulevard” in Honor of the Korean Community Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a Resolution requesting the honorary naming of the portion of John Marr Drive (Route 2948) from Little River Turnpike (Route 236) to Columbia Pike (Route 244) as “Seoul Boulevard.” 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)
• 41. 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)
• 42. A-1 – Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027 Community Services Performance Contract Between the Fairfax-falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) and the Virginia Department of Behav Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of staff and: • Approve the FY 2026 and FY 2027 Community Services Performance Contract between the CSB and VDBHDS and accept FY 2026 funding • Authorize the Chairman of the Board, the County Executive, and/or designee appointed by the County Executive to enter into the agreement and any supplemental agreements, including but not limited to Exhibit Ds, on behalf of the County Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. A-3 – Endorsement of Design Plans for the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project (BRADDOCK and Mason Districts) Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of staff and: • Endorse the design plans for the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) • Authorize the Director of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation to transmit the Board’s endorsement to VDOT Supervisor Jimenez and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion. Following discussion, during which the contributions of staff and the community were acknowledged, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 47. Adjustment to the Salary for the County Attorney Supervisor Smith moved that the Board adjust the County Attorney’s salary on the terms and conditions discussed in closed session. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. Approval and Adoption of Resolutions Regarding the National Opioid Litigation (Rs) Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board approve and adopt the following: • A Resolution of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors accepting the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan and approving of the County's participation in the proposed direct settlement of opioid-related claims against the Sackler family, and directing the County's outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to accept the plan and effectuate the County's participation in the settlement • A Resolution of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approving the County's participation in the proposed settlements of opioid-related claims against Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and their … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) (BAC) (APPT) Following a brief discussion, with input from Elizabeth Teare, County Attorney, regarding items from closed session, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board concur in the appointment of Sean Peiffer to the Fairfax County BZA. 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)
• 52. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Pca 2016-HM-035-03/ Cdpa 2016-HM-035-03 (RZPA 2024-HM-00052) (COMSTOCK Reston Station Holdings, Lc) to Amend the Proffers and Conceptual Development Plan for Rz 2016- Following comments, Supervisor Alcorn moved to defer the public hearing on PCA/CDPA 2016-HM-035-03 until September 30, 2025, 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)
• 53. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Pca 2016-HM-024 (RZPA 2025-HM-00001) (CRS Midline I, Lc) to Amend the Proffers for Rz 2016-HM-024 Previously Approved for a Mixed Use Development to Permit an Option Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board approve: • Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 2016-HM-024, subject to the proffers dated July 8, 2025 • Reaffirmation of the previously approved waivers and modifications contained in the handout distributed, dated July 9, 2025, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Waiver of subsection 2105.5. B(2) of the Zoning Ordinance for the 200-square-foot privacy yard requirement for each single family attached dwelling unit • Modification of subsection 5100.2. D(8) of the Zoning Ordinance on the minimum distances between residential and commercial buildings and the Dulles International Airport Access Highway and Dulles Toll … (full text in the official record) · 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)
• 54. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2024-I-1J (7426 Idylwood Road), (PROVIDENCE District) Following comments, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for Plan Amendment Application PA 2024-I-1J, as shown in Appendix 5 of the staff report dated July 3, 2025. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Alcorn jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 54. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2024-I-1J (7426 Idylwood Road), (PROVIDENCE District) Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board: • Approve Rezoning Application RZ 2019-PR-008, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, subject to the proffers dated August 14, 2025 • Approve the waivers and modifications contained in the handout distributed, dated August 25, 2025, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Waiver of 200-square foot privacy yard requirement for the rear-loading single family attached units • Waiver of 600-foot maximum length for private streets • Modification of the barrier requirements along the western property line to that shown on the Conceptual Development Plan/Final Development Plan (CDP/FDP) • Waiver of the barrier requirements … (full text in the official record) · 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)
• 55. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Expanding the Oakton Residential Permit Parking District (RPPD), District 19 (PROVIDENCE District) Supervisor Palchik moved adoption of the proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, expanding the Oakton RPPD, District 19, to include the east side of Sutton Road from Sutton Green Court to the northern property boundary of 9640 Sutton Green Court. 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, 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)

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