Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition for the Fairfax Area High School Student Shark Tank Technology Challenge Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution recognizing the 10th Annual Fairfax Area High School Student Shark Tank Technology Challenge. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Proclamation Designating May 19, 2026, as a Day to Celebrate “america’s 250TH Anniversary” in Fairfax County Supervisor Storck, jointly with Chairman McKay, moved approval of the Proclamation designating May 19, 2026, as a day to celebrate “America’s 250th Anniversary” with Exclusive Craft Beverages in Fairfax County. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Proclamation Designating May 19, 2026, as “day to End Hate” in Fairfax County Supervisor Palchik, jointly with Chairman McKay, moved approval of the Proclamation designating May 19, 2026, as “Day to End Hate” in Fairfax County. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Resolution of Recognition Presented to David a. Hunn Chairman McKay relinquished the chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to David A. Hunn for 25 years of service as Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The SkillSource Group, Inc. 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)
• 7. 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 May 19, 2026.” The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 16. Recognition Request for the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Teams at the Robotics World Championship Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board: • Recognize and congratulate Robotics World Championship participants Team 614, the Night Hawks from Hayfield Secondary School, and Team 5549, Gryphon Robotics from Marshall High School • Direct the Office of Public Affairs to coordinate with FCPS to invite the students, faculty, and families for a recognition before the school year is over 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)
• 27. Economic Opportunity Reserve (EOR) Nomination for the Fairfax Founders Fund Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board direct: • The County Executive to evaluate the use of the County’s EOR to fund an extension of the Fairfax Founders Fund in an amount not to exceed $300,000 • Staff to bring the funding request, along with a program performance report, to the Board for consideration no later than July 2026, as this program was previously reviewed at a Board Committee meeting 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)
• 28. Adoption of the Performance Auditor to the Board’s May 2026 Quarterly Report Therefore, jointly with Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, and Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve the Performance Auditor to the Board’s May 2026 report with the updated management response. The motion as multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. Standardized Project Delivery Guide for Active Transportation Projects At that meeting, FCDOT must present the start of the guide and address the following elements of Active Transportation projects: • Key roles and responsibilities • Descriptions of each project phase from scoping to construction completion • Typical durations of project phases and anticipated handoffs • Key project decision points Therefore, Supervisor Bierman moved that Board direct FCDOT to incorporate the aforementioned direction of the Board in the development of its standardized project delivery guide for Active Transportation Projects and provide an update regarding this guide and its ongoing response to the audit at the June 16, 2026, Transportation Committee meeting. The motion was … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 32. Concurrent Site Plan Processing Request for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA-95-P-008-02 (PROVIDENCE District) Therefore, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board direct staff to concurrently process any site plans associated with Special Exception Amendment Application SEA-95-P-008-02 and the related Comprehensive Plan amendment for Merrifield Land Sub-Unit G2. This motion should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the pending application and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Jimenez being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Jimenez being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 35. Discussion on the Administration of a Tax Rebate Therefore, Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board: • Direct staff to identify what would be necessary to administer a tax rebate, including consideration of the various administration options, personnel and operational costs, pros, cons, and cost of an ordinance to provide tax rebates • Discuss this at a future Budget Committee meeting to decide whether to develop an ordinance to allow for the option to provide tax rebates in the future Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding past conversations on this and the complexity of the issue, along with the Board’s current process, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 36. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion. Supervisor Storck called the Board’s attention to Admin 2 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 5, Offenses Relating to Property and discussion ensued regarding trespassing laws and enforcement. Supervisor Lusk called the Board’s attention to Admin 7 - Extension of Review Period for 2232 Application for Hybla Valley Community Center and commended staff from the Department of Planning and Development for prioritizing this application to accelerate the provision of much needed child care services in … (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)
• 41. Remote Participation for Supervisor Sizemore Heizer for Remainder of the Meeting Therefore, Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board approve Supervisor Sizemore Heizer’s remote participation for the remainder of the Board meeting, as it fully conforms with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ Policy for remote participation in meetings. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 43. Remote Participation of Supervisor Sizemore Heizer (BRADDOCK District) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board certify, for the record, that Supervisor Sizemore Heizer’s voice can be adequately heard in closed session and that she also can be adequately heard by all persons assembled here today in the Board Auditorium so that the Supervisor’s remote participation at this meeting continues to fully conform to the Board’s adopted Policy. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. 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. Supervisor Palchik 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)
• 45. Denial of Settlement Demand for Case Number CL-2024-0002268, Jeffery Payne V. Joshua Moser Joshua Moser, Case Number CL-2024-0002268 (Fairfax County Circuit Court), Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board deny the settlement demand of Jeffery Payne according to the terms and conditions outlined by the County Attorney in closed session. Supervisor Herrity and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. Authorization of a Settlement of Am Worldgate Owner L.l.c. Supervisor Bierman moved that the Board authorize the settlement of Case Number CL-2025-0011415, AM Worldgate Owner L.L.C. v. Fairfax County, Virginia, and Town of Herndon, Virginia, and Case No. CL-2025-0011417, AM Worldgate Owner L.L.C. v. Fairfax County, Virginia, and Town of Herndon, Virginia, as outlined by the County Attorney in closed session. Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 47. Authorization of an Appeal of the Tax Commissioner’s Ruling Filed by Defense Government Contracting International, Inc. Supervisor Smith moved that the Board authorize an appeal to the Fairfax County Circuit Court of the Tax Commissioner's November 7, 2025, ruling in the administrative appeal filed by Defense Government Contracting International, Inc., as outlined by the County Attorney in closed session. Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity voting “NAY.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on PCA-78-S-063-16 (RZPA-2025-SU- 00045) (NORTHERN Virginia Electric Cooperative) to Amend the Proffers for RZ-78-S-063 Previously Approved for Industrial Development to Supervisor Smith moved that the Board approve: • Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA-78-S-063-16, subject to the proffers dated April 21, 2026; and • Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 87-S-016, subject to the development conditions dated April 23, 2026 • Waivers and modifications as written on the Staff Report cover published on April 23, 2026, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Modification of subsection 5108.5. B(1)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance requiring a 35-foot-wide transitional screening yard along Braddock Road in favor of that shown on the Generalized Development Plan/Special Exception Amendment Plat • Waiver of subsection 5108.5. C(2) of … (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 Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 50. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing RZ-2025-PR-00014 (1950 Og Jv LLC) to Rezone From R-1, C-1, C-3, Sc and Hc to Ptc, Sc and Hc to Permit a Multifamily Residential Development with an Overall Floor Area Ra Following comments, Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board approve: • Rezoning Application RZ-2025-PR-00014, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, subject to the proffers dated May 15, 2026 • Waiver of the minimum district size for the PTC District Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following comments regarding the motion, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 51. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SEA-85-C-069-04 (CHICK-FIL-A, Inc.) to Amend SE-85-C-069-04 Previously Approved for a Restaurant with Drive-through to Permit Modifications to the Drive-through Lanes Supervisor Smith moved that the Board: • Approve Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 85-C-069-04, subject to the development conditions dated April 23, 2026 • Reaffirm the previously approved modification of the loading space requirement for the restaurant with a drive through Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following comments, the question was called on 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 RZ-2025-FR-00009 (JOSHUA M. and Madison G. Patterson) to Rezone From R-1 and Hc to R-4 and Hc to Permit Construction of Up to Four Single-family Detached Dwellings wi Following comments, Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board approve Rezoning Application RZ-2025-FR-00009, subject to the proffers dated May 14, 2026. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 53. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing for the Contraction of North Chambliss Area 1 Sanitary District to Remove Refuse/recycling and Vacuum Leaf Collection Service (MASON District) Supervisor Jimenez moved adoption of the Resolution approving changes to small and local sanitary districts for refuse/recycling and/or leaf collection service in accordance with the Board’s procedural Criteria for Sanitary Districts, as follows: Sanitary District Action Service DTA Mason District Contract Remove Refuse/ Within Mason District Recycling and North Chambliss Area 1 Vacuum Leaf 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)
• 54. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing for the De-creation/re-creation of Champion Oak Court Area Sanitary District to Remove Vacuum Leaf Collection Service (MASON District) Supervisor Jimenez moved adoption of the Resolution approving changes to small and local sanitary districts for refuse/recycling and/or leaf collection service in accordance with the Board’s procedural Criteria for Sanitary Districts, as follows: Sanitary District Action Service DTA Local District 1B De-Create/ Remove Within Mason District Re-Create Vacuum Leaf Champion Oak Court Area 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)

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