Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolutions to Recognize and Celebrate the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025-26 Winter Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Sizemore Heizer moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Robinson Secondary School Girls Indoor Track and Field Team, and coach Luke Choate, for winning its first Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions to Recognize and Celebrate the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025-26 Winter Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Bierman moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Langley High School Boys Swim and Dive Team, and coach Meghan Overend, 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 to Recognize and Celebrate the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025-26 Winter Sports Teams and Individual Champions Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to members of the Westfield High School Boys Basketball Team, and coach Kevin Harris, for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 2. Resolutions to Recognize and Celebrate the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) 2025-26 Winter 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’s Scholastic Bowl Team, and coach John Laffey, for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 20. Proclamation Request to Designate May 19, 2026, as “day to End Hate” in Fairfax County Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board direct the Faith Communities in Action, in conjunction with One Fairfax and the Office of Public Affairs, to prepare a Proclamation designating May 19, 2026, as “Day to End Hate” in the County, to be presented at the May 19, 2026, Board Meeting. The motion was multiply seconded. Following discussion regarding the motion and the County’s acceptance of all people, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 23. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program Revision - Reauthorization of Fairfax Center Suburban Center Sub-unit J1 and J2 and Evergreen Investment Co. LLC, Site-specific Plan Amendment Sspa 2023-I Therefore, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer moved that the Board amend the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program to reflect this new phased approach by reauthorizing the Fairfax Center Suburban Center Sub-unit J1 and J2, and Evergreen Investment Co. LLC, SSPA 2023-II-2F, as described as, Consideration of a Plan amendment for Fairfax Center Suburban Center Sub-unit J1 and J2: • Phase I - Allow for land use and density/intensity changes for 4035 Ridge Top Road, Tax Map Parcel 56-2 ((1)) 36 with specific considerations to include the relationship of residential use to the surrounding office uses, transportation network, public facilities, and adequate open spaces • Phase II - Evaluate the mix of … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine*, Supervisor Smith being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 25. Appointment of Kathryn Gannon to the Library Board of Trustees (APPT) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board approve the appointment of Kathryn Gannon as the Dranesville District Representative on the Library Board of Trustees, effective immediately. 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)
• 26. Appointment of Tyler Hagen to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) (APPT) Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board approve the appointment of Tyler Hagen as the Dranesville District Representative on the CJAB, effective immediately. 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)
• 27. Site-specific Plan Amendment Sspa 2021-IV-1RH Re-authorization (FRANCONIA District) Therefore, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board amend the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program to reprioritize Site-Specific Plan Amendment SSPA 2021-IV-1RH (Oakwood Road) as a Tier 1 item with the following authorization language: • Consider a Plan Amendment for Land Unit D and the northern, undeveloped portion of Land Unit E, of the Van Dorn TSA. The evaluation should consider, but not be limited to, the recommended mix of uses, phasing conditions, multimodal transportation improvements including the planned bridge to Vine Street, coordination with the City of Alexandria, community engagement, and other relevant considerations. As appropriate, site-specific considerations for Tax Map … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 28. Resolution of Recognition Request for Fairfax County Chief Judge Penney S. Azcarate Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board direct the County Executive to assign the appropriate staff to prepare a Resolution of Recognition for Chief Judge Penney S. Azcarate, in honor of her outstanding career and service, to be presented either inside or outside the Board Room. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 34. Request to Amend Reston Transit Station Area (TSA) Study Areas Site-specific Plan Amendment 2023-III-6UP (HUNTER Mill District) Therefore, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board direct staff to amend the study area for Site Specific Plan Amendment 2023-III-6UP to include all parcels within the Reston East Sub-District South of the DAAR - Non-TOD. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on these applications 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 applications. Supervisor Palchik and Supervisor Smith jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 35. Request to Schedule a Board Public Hearing for Sjs&w Washington Property LLC (MASON District) Therefore, to help ensure the project meets its school-year enrollment deadlines, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board direct staff to schedule the Board’s public hearing on the special exception for a date certain of June 9, 2026. 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, with clarification that the tax assessment number is 80-2((1))30. * The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 37. Proclamation Request for the Mount Vernon Yacht Club (MOUNT Vernon District) Therefore, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to prepare a Proclamation for the Mount Vernon Yacht Club, in recognition of its 70th anniversary, to be presented at a future date outside of the Board Auditorium. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Supervisor Herrity called the Board’s attention to Admin 4 – Extension of Review Period for 2232 Application for Centreville High School (Springfield District) and asked that this item be discussed separately. This was accepted. The question was called on the motion as amended, to approve the Administrative Items, with the exception of Admin 4, and it 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)
• 47. Admin 4 – Extension of Review Period for 2232 Application for Centreville High School (SPRINGFIELD District) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize the extension of review period for the following Public Facility 2232 Review Application to the date noted: Application Number Description New Date 2232-2024-SP-00004 Fairfax County Public Schools May 18, 2027 Centreville High School Tax Map Numbers 66-1 ((1)) 10; 66-1 ((1)) 12A; 66-1 ((1)) 12B 6001 Union Mill Road Clifton, VA 20124 Springfield District Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it 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)
• 48. A-1 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ecdc Enterprise Development Group and Fairfax County and Assignment of Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Assets From the Community Busine Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve Action Item-1 and: • Authorize the County Executive to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with ECDC Enterprise Development Group for the operation of the Fairfax County Microloan Revolving Loan Program, substantially in the form of Attachment 3 of the Board Agenda Item • Approval of the assignment of assets of the Fairfax County Small Business Revolving Loan Fund from the Community Business Partnership to ECDC Enterprise Development Group Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk jointly second the motion. A brief discussion ensued, with input from Scott Sizer, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Initiatives, regarding the program and its … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. A-2 – Approval of an Agreement with the Town of Clifton, Virginia (THE Town) for the Town to Become Subject to the County’s Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board approve and authorize the County Executive to sign an Agreement with the Town for the Town to adopt the County’s Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance (ESMO), Chapter 124.1 of the County Code, and become subject to the County’s VESMP, as set forth in Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Item. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Herrity jointly second the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. A-3 – Approval of Fairfax Connector Summer 2026 Service Changes (BRADDOCK, Dranesville, Franconia, Hunter Mill, Mount Vernon, Providence, Springfield, and Sully Districts) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved to defer Action Item Number 3 to the May 5, 2026, meeting to be taken up as part of budget adoption that day. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Bierman jointly second the motion. Following comments, the question was called on the motion it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 52. 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)
• 53. Motion Regarding Opioid Settlement with Certain Entities Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board adopt the Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia (“County”), approving of the County’s participation in the proposed combined settlement agreement resolving opioid-related claims against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc; Morris and Dickson Company; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Supervalu and Advantage Logistics) (collectively referred to as the “Six Remnant Defendants”), and directing … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 55. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2023-IV-MV3, Penn Daw Fire Station, Emergency and Supportive Housing (MOUNT Vernon District) Supervisor Storck moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendation for Plan Amendment 2023-IV-MV3, as found in the memorandum to the Planning Commission dated March 19, 2026. The motion was multiply seconded. Following lengthy comments regarding the project, discussion ensued, with input from Tom Barnett, Deputy Director, Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, Department of Housing and Community Development, regarding: • Establishment of a Community Advisory Group • Selection of a provider for the housing component • Safety issues concerning the mid-block pedestrian crossing The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 55. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2023-IV-MV3, Penn Daw Fire Station, Emergency and Supportive Housing (MOUNT Vernon District) Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve: • Rezoning Application RZ-2025-MV-00022, subject to the proffers dated April 9, 2026 • Waiver of the minimum district size Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it 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)
• 56. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on PCA/CDPA-2019-SU-003 (RZPA- 2025- SU-00067) (BPR Ellipse LLC) to Amend the Proffers and Conceptual Development Plan for RZ-2019- SU-003, to Permit an Option for 16 Si Supervisor Smith moved that the Board approve: • Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA-2019-SU-003, and the concurrent Conceptual Development Plan Amendment, subject to the proffers dated February 17, 2026 • Waivers and modifications listed in the Staff Report dated March 12, 2026, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Waiver of Section 2015.4. B(2), the minimum 200 square foot privacy yard for single-family attached dwellings • Modification of Section 2105.4. C(1)(b) to permit secondary uses of greater than 75 percent of the gross floor area Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman, … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 57. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing N RZ-2024-SP-00011 (TPC Freedom I Lc and Tpc Freedom II Lc) to Rezone From C-6, I-4, and Hc to Pdc and Hc to Permit Residential Mixed-use with an Overall Floor Area Rati AND PUBLIC HEARING ON SEA-83-P-071-03 (TPC FREEDOM II LC) TO AMEND SE-83-P-071 (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT) TO PERMIT DELETION OF LAND AREA AND ASSOCIATED MODIFICATIONS TO SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS, LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 11.62 ACRES OF LAND ZONED C-6 AND HC (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT) AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PCA-77-C-111-05 (RZPA-2024-SP-00018) (TPC FREEDOM II LC) TO AMEND THE PROFFERS FOR RZ-77-C-111 (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR OFFICE AND RETAIL) TO PERMIT DELETION OF LAND AREA AND ASSOCIATED MODIFICATIONS TO PROFFERS AND SITE DESIGN WITH AN OVERALL FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 0.42, LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 11.62 ACRES OF LAND ZONED C-6 AND HC (SPRINGFIELD … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 58. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SE-2025-PR-00034 (INSIGHT Memory Care Center) to Permit an Adult Day Care Center, Located on Approximately 2.02 Acres of Land Zoned C-3 (PROVIDENCE District) Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board approve Special Exception Application SE-2025-PR-00034, subject to the development conditions dated April 10, 2026. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 59. 2:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Adoption of Amendments to the Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Re: Sanitary Sewer and Editorial Changes) Supervisor Smith moved adoption of the proposed amendments to the Public Facilities Manual as advertised and set forth in the staff report dated February 17, 2026, and that the amendments become effective at 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2026. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it 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)
• 60. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Zoning Application Fees and Planned District Recreational Facilities Minimum Expenditure Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board close the public hearing and defer action until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-up Process, followed by decision on adoption of the ordinance amendment on May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in connection with adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Plan. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 61. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Appendix Q (LAND Development Services Fee Schedule) of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia (COUNTY Code) Regarding Adjustment of the Fees Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board close the public hearing and defer action until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-up Process, followed by decision on adoption of the ordinance amendment on May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in connection with adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Plan. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 62. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 62, Fire Protection, of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board close the public hearing and defer action until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-up Process, followed by decision on adoption of the ordinance amendment on May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in connection with adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Plan. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 63. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Appendix Q, Section I, Subsection H, and Section II, Subsection D, of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board close the public hearing and defer action until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-up Process, followed by decision on adoption of the ordinance amendment on May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in connection with adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Plan. Supervisor Lusk 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)
• 64. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Section 67.1-10-2 of the Fairfax County Code Relating to Sewer Charges Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board close the public hearing and defer action on the Fiscal Year 2027 charges until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-up Process, followed by decision on adoption of the sewer ordinance amendment on May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in connection with adoption of the FY2027 Budget Plan. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 65. 3 P.m. – Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Effective Tax Rate Increase Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board close the public hearing while leaving the record open for testimony until April 28, 2026, as part of the Budget Mark-Up Process. That will permit persons who wish to testify on this matter to do so during the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Advertised Budget Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and FY 2026 Third Quarter Review by testifying as described on the Department of Clerk Services page on the Fairfax County website or by providing written testimony after the close of the public hearings. 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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