Fairfax County

The meeting commenced with procedural determinations for conducting the meeting electronically due to emergency conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including roll call to verify quorum and audible participation. Key discussion centered on the draft plan text for the Vandoorne Transit Station Area, where staff presented three options (A, B, and C) concerning parcel consolidation (Land Unit D). Option A, recommending full consolidation, was previously voted down, though clarification was provided regarding the split nature of the prior vote. Option B recommends independent redevelopment of Parcel 12A and full consolidation of the remainder of Land Unit D. Option C allows Parcel 12A to proceed independently but recommends only logical consolidation for the rest of Land Unit D, including provisions for additional screening. Task Force members raised concerns regarding the feasibility and necessity of the planned bridge over the Beltway and its implications for feeding the Metro station. The minutes from the April 25th meeting were approved.

The meeting addressed procedural findings necessary for conducting the session electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing quorum, and setting public comment periods. Key discussion centered on two related proposals for the Woodlawn Friends Meeting House, located in the Woodlawn Historic Overlay District. The first proposal, necessary due to unanticipated findings during prior work, involved foundation repair of the east front, including reconstructing the foundation wall and repairing deteriorated wood studs according to Secretary of Interior standards. The second proposal concerned structural reinforcement of the existing porch posts or columns, which were found to be deteriorated after their cladding was removed. The board reviewed details regarding structural integrity, use of compatible substitute materials, and protocols for temporary removal and replacement of historical siding.

This document details the strategic housing goals and initiatives of the Fairfax County Redevelopment Housing Authority and Department of Housing and Community Development. It outlines objectives to achieve 10,000 net new affordable housing units and prevent the net loss of existing affordable housing by 2034. Key strategies include developing new housing, preserving existing affordable properties, and providing financial assistance through various programs, such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program and specialized rental assistance for vulnerable populations. The plan also emphasizes expanding affordable homeownership, recognizing housing affordability as vital for individual success, community diversity, and economic competitiveness within Fairfax County.

The meeting focused on sign regulations, starting with an overview of existing zoning ordinance regulations which were rewritten in 2019 to be content-neutral. Discussion covered permitting requirements, exemptions for minor signs (such as sidewalk or A-frame signs), and specific allowances for window signs (max 30% coverage) and A-frame signs (max 16 square feet). Details on electronic display signs, including size limits, change frequency (no more than once every eight seconds), and brightness controls (photocell required), were presented. The session also addressed special approval processes like special exceptions and comprehensive sign plans. A significant portion of the meeting covered Department of Code Compliance enforcement procedures, including handling complaints, issuing notices of violation for non-conforming signs, and managing the illegal sign removal program for signs in the right-of-way. Finally, the participants discussed topics for an upcoming zoning ordinance amendment, including revising approval processes, potentially expanding the comprehensive sign plan process to more districts, clarifying signage calculations for mixed-use/multi-family buildings, and addressing regulations for mobile pickup signs and signs for properties under construction. The timeline for this amendment process, stretching through the spring, summer, and fall for final votes, was also reviewed.

The meeting commenced with the election of the Chair and Vice Chair. The primary focus was a public hearing regarding a Joint Permit Application (JPA) for the approval of a partially built 160-foot long bulkhead replacement, including a covered boat slip, on parcel 28a. The structure was inadvertently built on property owned by the Harbor View Recreational Club. Key discussion points included reviewing staff analysis concerning bulkhead stability, the absence of proposed living shoreline components like sills as recommended by VIMS/CES, and the applicant's commitment to lowering sections of the new bulkhead to just above mean low water. The board discussed various options for disposition, including granting a modified permit contingent upon resolving property ownership issues between the applicant (the Sanses) and the recreational club, or denying the permit outright.