Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, October 28, 2025

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Cox Charities and Its 2025 Community Grants Recipients Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Cox Charities and its 2025 Community Grant recipients for their contributions to the community. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Proclamation Designating November 15, 2025, as “fairfax Recycles Day” in Fairfax County Supervisor Herrity moved approval of the Proclamation designating November 15, 2025, as “Fairfax Recycles Day” in Fairfax County. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Bierman 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 Michael T. Dent Supervisor Herrity moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Michael T. Dent on his retirement after 23 years of service to the County. Chairman McKay seconded the motion 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 Smith moved approval of the appointments and reappointments of those individuals identified in the final copy of “Appointments to be Heard October 28, 2025.” Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 12. Small Business Saturdays Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board direct: • The Office of Public Affairs to promote Small Business Saturdays on the County’s social media channels and websites to encourage public participation • The Department of Economic Initiatives to collaborate with local chambers of commerce and business organizations to amplify awareness and participation throughout Small Business Saturday during the holiday season • Celebrate Fairfax and Visit Fairfax to promote this on their website and communication platforms • Board Offices to promote Small Business Saturdays in their newsletter and social media accounts Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Storck jointly seconded the motion and it … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 16. Mount Vernon Gateway Phase II – Right of Way (FRANCONIA District) Therefore, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board: • Consent to the inclusion of right-of-way previously dedicated for Rolling Hills Avenue to be included in the Mount Vernon Gateway applications • Authorize the County Executive and/or his designee to act as agents of the Board in conjunction with these applications, subject to the execution of an agreement indemnifying the Board as to any proffered conditions associated with the zoning applications. The inclusion of this right-of-way in the zoning applications in no way relieves the applicant of the requirement to process a vacation and/or abandonment request This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board, nor … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of eight, Chairman McKay being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 19. Request for Concurrent Processing for Isaac Newton Square Blocks W2, N1, and N3 (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, at the request of Tri Pointe Homes, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board direct Land Development Services to accept a site plan, and any other site records as may be necessary, for concurrent and simultaneous processing with pending Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA-2018-HM-020, and Final Development Plan Amendment Applications FDPA-2018-HM-020-003 and FDPA-2018-HM-020-002. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the proposed applications and does not relieve Tri Pointe Homes from compliance with the provisions of applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards in any way. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 22. Concurrent and Simultaneous Processing Request for Special Exception Application SE-2025-MA-00035 (MASON District) Therefore, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board direct staff to authorize concurrent and simultaneous processing of a site plan, architectural drawings, and any other drawings as may be necessary in conjunction with Special Exception Application SE 2025-MA-00035. 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. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 24. Resolution of Recogntion for Camela Speer Supervisor Storck moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Camela Speers, Deputy Chief, Mount Vernon District Supervisor’s office, in recognition of her 20 years of service and dedication to the County and for her upcoming retirement. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 26. Authorization of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Merrifield Land Sub-unit G2 (PROVIDENCE District) Therefore, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board authorize staff to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to review the recommendations for Land Sub-Unit G2 of the Merrifield Suburban Center to allow for an additional drive-through use at 3058 Gate House Plaza (Tax Map 49-3 ((1)) 142A), and that this Plan Amendment be added to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program as a Tier 2 item and processed concurrently with a Special Exception Amendment Application. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board or the Planning Commission on the proposed amendment or the associated Special Exception Amendment and does not relieve the applicant from compliance … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by vote unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by vote unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 33. 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. Following Chairman McKay noting that Supervisor Palchik was not feeling well and did not participate in Closed Session, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 35. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Pca 2003-HM-046-04/ Cdpa 2003-HM-046-002 (RZPA 2025-HM-00004) (UNION Investment Real Estate Gmbh Corporation) to Amend the Proffers and Conceptual Development Plan fo Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board approve: • Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 2003-HM-046-04 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Application CDPA 2003-HM-046-002, subject to the proffers dated October 27, 2025 • Modification of subsection 5100.2. D(8)(a)2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow commercial buildings within 75 feet of the Dulles Airport Access Road to that shown on the CDPA/FDPA The motion was multiply seconded. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 36. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2023-SU-00009 (NEW Life Christian Church) to Permit Outdoor Commercial Recreation Use with Lighting and Increase in Height for Containment Structure, Located on Ap Supervisor Smith moved that the Board approve Special Exception Application SE 2023-SU-00009, subject to the development conditions dated September 4, 2025. Supervisor Herrity seconded the motion. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 37. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Se 2025-SU-00003 (REWA Sadan Va Inc.) to Permit a Retail Sales Use with an Accessory Warehouse Component, and to Increase the Maximum Gross Floor Area That May Be Dev Supervisor Smith moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Application SE 2025-SU-00003, subject to the development conditions dated September 4, 2025 • Modification of Subsection 4102.5HH (2)(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an increase in the maximum gross floor area that may be devoted to retail sales, display area, and accessory office space in the I-4 District from 60 percent to 70 percent Supervisor Alcorn and Chairman McKay jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 38. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on PCA-86-C-119-09/PRCA 86-C-119-03/ Dpa 86-C-119-05 (RZPA 2024-HM-00019) (BOSTON Properties Limited Partnership) to Amend the Proffers, Conditions, and the Development Due to an affidavit issue, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board defer the public hearing on Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA-86-C-119-09, Development Plan Amendment Application DPA-86-C-119-05, and Planned Residential Community Amendment Application PRCA-86-C-119-03 until November 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Chairman McKay seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 101 (SUBDIVISION Ordinance) and Chapter 112.2 (ZONING Ordinance) of the Code of the County of Fairfax (CODE), Regarding Plat, Site Plan an Supervisor Smith moved: • Adoption of the proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 101 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 112.2 (Zoning Ordinance) for Plat, Site Plan and Subdivision review times and process as set forth in the Staff Report dated September 9, 2025 • That the amendments become effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 29, 2025 Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 41. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on the Acquisition of Certain Land Rights Necessary for the Construction of Request for Condemnation Authority for the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (RHBRT) Project 2G Following comments, Supervisor Lusk moved to approve the County Executive’s recommendation to acquire the required land rights for the RHBRT, the process of imminent domain, for the remaining properties that have been identified in the revised resolution in this public hearing. Supervisor Storck seconded the motion. Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Strayhorne and Hayden Codding, Assistant County Attorney, regarding: • The timeframe for property owners to address, resolve, and/or reach an agreement with the County • Public outreach efforts The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of six, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Herrity, and Supervisor Palchik being out of … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of six, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Herrity, and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 42. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Expanding the Edison Residential Permit Parking District (RPPD), District 50 (FRANCONIA District) Supervisor Lusk moved adoption of the proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, to expand the Edison RPPD, District 50, to include the north side of Woodway Drive from Gum Street to the east end; and the south side of Woodway Drive from the western property boundary of 5505 Woodway Drive to the east end. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 43. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on a Proposal to Vacate a Portion of Rolling Road (SPRINGFIELD District) Following comments, Supervisor Herrity moved adoption of the Ordinance vacating a portion of Rolling Road west of the intersection of Rolling Road (Route 638) and Traford Lane (Route 4132), as shown in Attachment Three of the Board Agenda Item. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn and Supervisor Palchik being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)

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