Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Claudia Palacios Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Claudia Palacios for her historic international adaptive boxing championship and the pride she has brought to the County. 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)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition to Commemorate Peace Corps Day and the 65TH Anniversary of the RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS (10 a.m.) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition commemorating Peace Corps Day and the 65th Anniversary of the Returned Peace Corp Volunteers. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Proclamation Designating March 2026 as “women’s History Month” in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating March 2026 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 2026 as “national Nutrition Month” in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating March 2026 as “National Nutrition Month” in Fairfax County. 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)
• 6. Report on General Assembly Activities Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board adopt the Legislative Committee Report Number Three. Chairman McKay seconded 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)
• 18. Request for a Public Hearing Before the Board and Expedited and Concurrent Processing for Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) (SULLY District) Therefore, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board direct: • Staff to expedite the scheduling of the Board’s public hearing for Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 78-S-063-16 and Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 87-S-016 to a date certain of May 19, 2026 • The Director of the Department of Land Development Services to accept for concurrent and simultaneous review a site plan, architectural drawings, building permits and/or other plans and permits as may be necessary to implement the improvements contemplated by the applicant for Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA 78-S-063-16 and Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 87-S-016 The applicant is aware that … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 22. The Fallstead at Lewinsville Center Waiver of Bond Extension (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board waive the site plan bond extension fee associated with The Fallstead at Lewinsville Center project for a six-month period. This motion does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, adopted standards development conditions, or proffers. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 23. Consent to Include County Right-of-way in True Ground Housing Partners Acquisitions, LLC (DRANESVILLE District) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board consent to the inclusion of approximately 10,932 square feet of right-of-way adjacent to the property identified with Tax Map Number 16-1 ((1)) 01 11A and 11B to be included in a Rezoning Application submitted by True Ground Housing Partners Acquisitions, 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)
• 25. Request for a Public Hearing Before the Board and Expedited and Concurrent Processing for Rezoning Application Rz 2025-FR-00011 (FRANCONIA District) Given the amount of time that the application has been processing, Supervisor Lusk moved the Board direct staff to: • Schedule a public hearing date before the Board for the Rezoning Application • Accept for concurrent and simultaneous processing of a site plan, architectural drawings, and any other plans as needed in conjunction with Rezoning Application RZ 2025-FR-00011 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)
• 26. Spring Hill Road Right-of-way Vacation (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board: • Consent to the inclusion of approximately 0.13-acres of right-of-way adjacent to 1593 and 1595 Spring Hill Road to be included in a Rezoning Application submitted by BE Tysons LLC • Authorize the County Executive and/or his designees to act as agent of the Board in conjunction with this application The inclusion of these rights-of-way in the rezoning application in no way relieves the applicant of the requirement to process a vacation request or to comply with all applicable standards of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, this consent does not imply County support for this application, does not dictate to staff that the rezoning … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. Support of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's (VPRA) Application for Funding Through the National Railroad Partnership Program/federal-state Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Pro Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Lusk, and Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve and send the letter attached to his written Board Matter, in support for VPRA’s application for funding from the 2025 National Railroad Partnership Program/Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 34. Administrative Items Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items 1 – 10. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion. Supervisor Alcorn called the Board’s attention to Admin 6 – Authorization to Advertise Public Hearings on a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Minor and Editorial Revisions and Changes to Reflect Virginia Code Updates and noted that it includes a revision clarifying that ground vibration standards do not apply to temporary construction activities of short duration. He expressed concern regarding the increasing impacts of redevelopment and demolition activities occurring in close proximity to existing neighborhoods and advised that he is working with staff to … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 35. A-1 – Authorization of Subordinate Financing Up to $2,000,000 to a Subsidiary of Enterprise Community Development for the Renovation of Coralain Gardens (MASON District) Following comments, Supervisor Jimenez, moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorize the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to make subordinate financing loans of up to $2,000,000 to support the renovation of Coralain Gardens Apartments, located at 7435 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia. The motion was multiply seconded. Discussion ensued, with input from Thomas Fleetwood, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and Callahan Seltzer, Division Director, Real Estate and Community Development Finance, HCD, regarding: • The affordable housing goal • Renovation specifics • Assessment/Purchase price comparison • … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 37. A-3 – Authorization to Make Loans to Affiliates of Wellington Development Partners of Up to $8,100,000 to Finance the Development of Agape Chantilly House Phase Two (SULLY District) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorize the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to provide subordinate financing of up to $8,100,000 to affiliates of Wellington Development Partners for the development of approximately 81 units of affordable senior housing, Agape Chantilly House Phase Two, in the Sully District. The motion was multiply seconded. Discussion ensued, with input from Thomas Fleetwood, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), regarding affordable housing vacancy rates and waitlists. The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. A-6 – Endorsement of Design Plans for the Route 29 Southbound Shared-use Paths Project (SULLY District) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and: • Endorse the design plans for the Route 29 Southbound Shared-Use Paths Project administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The design plans were made available as part of a Notice of Willingness to hold a Design Public Hearing that was posted on July 17, 2025 • Authorize the Director of the Department of Transportation to transmit the Board’s endorsement to VDOT Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, with input from Gregg Steverson, Director, Department of Transportation, regarding the project, the question was called on the motion … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 41. A-7 – Approval of the Disease Carrying Insects Program Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and direct staff to take the actions, outlined in the Board Agenda Item, concerning Fairfax County's Disease Carrying Insects Program. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the Program, the question was called on the motion and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 45. 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 Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. Authorization to Remain a Settlement Class Member for in Re Pvc Pipe Antitrust Litigation Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize and direct the County Attorney to remain a Settlement Class Member to the proposed settlement agreement in In Re PVC Pipe Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 1-24-cv-07639. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 48. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on RZ-2025-SP-00003 (HIGH Ridge Tei Equities LLC) to Rezone From C-3 and Hc to Prm and Hc to Permit Mixed-use Development Consisting of a Multifamily Residential Buildin Following comments, Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board approve: • Rezoning Application RZ-2025-SP-00003, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan (CDP), subject to the proffers dated February 24, 2026 • Waiver of the interior parking lot landscaping requirement for the above-grade parking structure in favor of landscaping as shown on CDP/FDP The motion was multiply seconded. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SE-2025-HM-00001 (COMSTOCK Reston Station Holdings Lc) to Permit Sign Modifications, Located on Approximately 17.55 Acres of Land Zoned Pdc (HUNTER Mill District) ) Due to affidavit issues, Supervisor Alcorn moved to defer the public hearing on Special Exception Application SE-2025-HM-00001 (Comstock Reston Holdings LC), until March 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., or the next appropriate date. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SEA-95-M-077-02 (5722 General Washington Drive LLC) to Amend SE-95-M-077 Previously Approved for Industrial and Warehouse Uses with Retail to Permit Modifications to Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Amendment Application SEA-95-M-077-02, subject to the development conditions dated January 28, 2026 • Waivers and modifications listed in the Staff Report and contained in the handout distributed, dated February 11, 2026, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Modification of Section 5100.3. B, the open space requirement • Modification of the peripheral parking lot landscaping requirement • Modification of the 10-year tree canopy requirements • Modification of Section 6100.2. A, the off-street parking setback • Modification of Section 5108.4, the interior parking lot landscaping requirement in favor … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 51. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on RZ-2025-FR-00005 (FRANCONIA Development Partners, LLC) to Rezone From R-2 and Hc to PDH-40 and Hc to Permit 120 Multifamily Units with an Overall Density of 36.14 Dwe ) Due to an affidavit issue, Supervisor Lusk moved to defer the public hearing on RZ-2025-FR-00005 (Franconia Development Partners, LLC), and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, until March 17, 2026, 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)

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