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

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Dr. Bryna Helfer Supervisor Bierman, jointly with Chairman McKay, moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Dr. Bryna Helfer for 35 years of service to the Spring Hill Adapted Aquatics program. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition Celebrating the 36TH Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Supervisor Bierman, jointly with Chairman McKay, moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chairman McKay 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 Fairfax Water General Manager Jaime Hedges Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Fairfax Water General Manager Jaime Hedges for 37 years of service to the County. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Resolution Recognizing the 125TH Anniversary of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Supervisor Herrity, jointly with Chairman McKay, moved approval of the Resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 6. Proclamation Designating July 2026 as “park and Recreation Month” in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating July 2026 as “Park and Recreation Month” in Fairfax County. The motion was multiply seconded and 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 July 14, 2026.” Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 16. Implementation of a Pilot Program for Automated Enforcement Regarding Noise Emissions From Loud Vehicle Engines and Mufflers Therefore, jointly with Supervisor Bierman and Supervisor Lusk, and in recognition that efforts are already underway by the FCPD and staff, Chairman McKay moved that: • The Board be provided with a Not-in-Package memorandum as soon as possible to include an outline of the work already underway and next steps towards implementation. This memorandum should outline a timeline that involves procurement of these systems by mid-Fall 2026 at the latest as well as a timeline and major issues necessary to consider with respect to deployment • As a Board priority, this topic be added to the agenda for a Safety and Security Committee meeting for the Fall of 2026 to include a broader discussion around … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 18. Endorsement of Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 – 2028 Zoning Ordinance Work Program Therefore, Supervisor Smith moved that the: • Board endorse the FY 2027 - 2028 Zoning Ordinance Work Program as presented in the Memorandum to the Board dated June 18, 2026. In addition, as discussed at the Committee meeting, the General Assembly did enact new legislation, as part of their budget negotiations, to establish a retail cannabis marketplace in Virginia. This legislation is set to become effective July 1, 2027, and will require amendments to the Zoning Ordinance • Work Program be revised to add this item to the Code of Virginia updates (Topic 3 on the Work Program) to align with the July 1, 2027, implementation. The updated Work Program will be posted on the Department of … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity abstaining Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 19. Motion to Request Expedited Processing for Enterprise Rac Company of Maryland, LLC (SULLY District) Therefore, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board direct the Director of Planning and Development to schedule Special Exception Application SE-2026-SU-00011 for a hearing before the Board on September 29, 2026. 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 a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 23. Solid Waste Disposal Fee Waiver for Microburst Storm Debris Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, and in the interest of providing critical support to County residents impacted by the Burke Microburst Storm, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer moved that the: • Board authorize County staff to waive all disposal fees at the I-66 Transfer Station and the I-95 Landfill for the private, individual residents who identify themselves to County staff at these facilities as being affected by the Burke Microburst Storm. This fee waiver shall be in effect from July 15 - July 29, 2026, and shall only apply to the waste currently accepted by the above County facilities, as published in the County’s fee schedules. This waiver shall not apply to contractors or for-profit … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. Proclamation Request for Haven of Northern Virginia Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a Proclamation for Haven of Northern Virginia, in recognition of its 50 years of outstanding service to the community. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 31. Approval of the Performance Auditor to the Board’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Study Plan Therefore, jointly with Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, and Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve the Performance Auditor to the Board’s FY 2027 Study Plan and alternative studies. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 32. Support of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's (VPRA) Application for Funding Through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program for the Oc Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve the letter of support for VPRA’s application for funding from the FY 2025 - 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program for the Occoquan River Third Track Project. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 38. Motion to Expedite and Allow Concurrent Site Plan Review for Special Exception Application Se 2025-SP-00042, Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.a. (SPRINGFIELD District) Therefore, Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board direct staff to expedite the scheduling of the Board public hearing and to concurrently process any site plans, building permits, architectural drawings, or other plans as may be necessary, in conjunction with Special Exception Application SE 2025-SP-00042. The motions should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the proposed applications and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations or adopted standards in anyway. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Storck being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Storck being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 41. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of Administrative Items 1 – 13. The motion was multiply seconded. Supervisor Alcorn called the Board’s attention to Admin 7 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Chapter 122 (Tree Conservation Ordinance), Article 9 (Tree Commission) of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia and noted that the Tree Commission provided comments on the dissolution. Discussion ensued, with input from Bree Fuller, Management Analyst, Office of the County Executive, regarding dissolution of the Tree Commission and changes to the bylaws of the new Environmental Commission. The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, … (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)
• 42. A-1 – Approval of a Board of Supervisors' Draft Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2027 Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the draft regular meeting schedule for January through December 2027. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 43. A-2 – Approval of Changes to the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution (R) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the changes to the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution, as outlined in the Board Agenda Item, to become effective on July 14, 2026. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. A-3 – Approval of Plain Language Explanations for the 2026 Bond Referenda for Parks and Park Facilities, and Community Health and Human Services Facilities Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and: • Approve the plain language explanations for the 2026 Bond Referenda for Parks and Park Facilities, and Community Health and Human Services Facilities • Authorize staff to translate them, post them online, and make them available at all County polling places and early voting sites Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 45. A-4 – Authorization of Appropriation From Economic Opportunity Reserve (EOR) Fund to Extend the Fairfax Founders Fund Grant and Technical Assistance Program Supervisor Storck moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the appropriation and conveyance of $300,000 from the EOR to extend the Fund. This authorization includes such other documents as may be reasonably necessary to assist with the administration of the Fund. The motion was multiply seconded. Discussion ensued, with input from Jamie Gaucher, Division Manager, Economic Innovation and Strategy, Department of Economic Initiatives, regarding: • The purpose of the EOR • Economic trends • Metrics around job creation The question was called on 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)
• 47. A-6 – Approval of an Assessment of Stream Response to Stream Restoration in Paul Spring Branch, Fairfax, Va (MOUNT Vernon District) Supervisor Storck moved the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorized a one-year Joint Funding Agreement between the County and the United States Geological Survey in the amount of $230,000. In future years, it is anticipated that funding for this study will be aligned with the ongoing County-wide monitoring network. 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)
• 49. 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)
• 50. Appointment of the Zoning Administrator Supervisor Smith moved that the Board appoint Andrew Hushour as Fairfax County Zoning Administrator, effective July 25, 2026. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 51. Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals Supervisor Smith moved that the Board concur in the Fairfax County Circuit Court’s appointment of Leonard Tengco to the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals. 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)
• 52. The Acquisition of Real Property in the Mount Vernon District Supervisor Storck moved that the Board authorize staff to take all actions necessary to voluntarily acquire for a public purpose certain real property in the Mount Vernon District, all on the terms and conditions discussed in Closed Session. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 54. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on RZ-2024-MA-00013 (6200 Wilson LLC) to Rezone From R-20 and Crd to Prm and Crd to Permit a Mixed Use Development with Retail, a New Multifamily Residential Building an Following comments, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board approve: • Rezoning Application RZ-2024-MA-00013, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, subject to the proffers dated July 9, 2026 • Waivers and modifications listed on the Staff Report cover published on June 10, 2026, which are as follows: • Waiver of the interparcel access requirement in Subsection 8100.7. E of the Zoning Ordinance • Modification of the street frontage landscaping requirement along Wilson Boulevard in Subsection 5108.3. A(2) of the Zoning Ordinance in favor of that shown on the Conceptual Development Plan/ Final Development Plan The motion was multiply seconded and carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor … (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)
• 55. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on RZ-2025-HM-00018 (OLD Reston Associates LLC) to Rezone From Pdc to PDH-12 to Permit 57 Single-family Attached Units and Adaptive Re-use of the a. Smith Bowman House f Following comments, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board approve: • Rezoning Application RZ-025-HM-00018, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, subject to the proffers dated June 24, 2026 • Waivers and modifications, as listed on the cover of the Staff Report dated May 20, 2026, which are as follows: • Waiver of subsection 2105.2. B(2) of the Zoning Ordinance for the privacy yard requirements • Modification of subsection 2105.2. C(1)(b)3 of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the maximum total land area devoted to office from 17,100 square feet to 19,400 square feet • Waiver of subsection 5107.3A(3) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow private streets in excess of 600 feet in length … (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)
• 56. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing PCA-85-P-002-002/CDPA-85-P-002 (RZPA-2026-PR-00018) (STANDARD Healthcare Services Inc) to Amend the Proffers and Conceptual Development Plan for RZ-85-P-002 to Add a Col Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board approve Proffered Condition Amendment Application PCA-85-P-002-002 and Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Application CDPA-85-P-002, subject to the proffers dated May 29, 2026. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” · Carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE.” Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 57. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SE-2024-MA-00023 (LAADAM Family, LLC) to Add a Drive-through Atm to an Existing Financial Institution, Located on Approximately 19,602 Square Feet of Land Zoned C-6, Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Application SE-2024-MA-00023, subject to the development conditions dated May 21, 2026 • Waivers and modifications listed in the Staff Report, which include: • Waiver of Zoning Ordinance Section 8100.7 E requiring Comprehensive Plan trail improvements in favor of the existing sidewalk and streetscape shown on the Special Exception Plat Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 58. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on SE-2025-MA-00025 (SNS28 LLC) to Permit Child Care with a Maximum of 99 Children, Located on Approximately 38,241 Square Feet of Land Zoned R-2 and Hc (MASON District) Supervisor Jimenez moved that the Board approve: • Special Exception Application SE-2025-MA-00025, subject to the development conditions dated July 10, 2026 • Modifications listed in the Staff Report dated May 21, 2026, which will be made part of the record, and are as follows: • Modification of section 5108 of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the transitional screening along southeast side of the property from 35 feet wide to 20 feet wide • Modification of section 5108 of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the transitional screening along west side of the property from 35 feet wide to 10 feet wide • Waiver of the barrier requirement adjacent to Braddock Road Supervisor Lusk and Supervisor … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 59. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on RZ-2022-HM-00003 (PULTE Home Company LLC) to Rezone From I-4 to Prm to Permit the Development of 112 Multifamily Dwelling Units and 46 Stacked Townhouse Units with a Discussion ensued, with input from Ms. Posusney and Mr. McMahan, regarding: • Stormwater • Vegetative roofs • Access to active recreation facilities • Architectural concerns • Outreach efforts to the community • Loading zone issues • The proffers – Buildout/development of Easterly Road, snow consortium, dust removal • Parking requirements/issues • Contact person for Pulte Homes during construction • Trip generation Following comments, Supervisor Alcorn moved that the Board approve Rezoning Application RZ-2022-HM-00003, and its associated Conceptual Development Plan, subject to the proffers dated June 19, 2026. Supervisor Lusk seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor … (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)
• 60. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment SSPA-2023-III-5UP, Lincoln Park in Land Unit D-3, Dulles Suburban Center (SULLY District) Following comments, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for Plan Amendment SSPA-2023-III-5UP, to add an option for residential at 18 dwelling units per acre, as shown on pages 16 and 17 of the Staff Report dated June 3, 2026. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion. Following comments, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 61. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance to Allow for Adjustments of Accounts and Payments That Involve Cash Transactions Due to the Decrease in Pennies Following th Following the public hearing, Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved adoption of the uncodified ordinance approving the allowance for adjustments of accounts and payments that involve cash transactions. Vice-Chairman Smith 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)
• 62. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment 2021-IV-LP1, Lorton Core Study in the LP2 Lorton-south Route 1 Community Planning Sector and Suburban Center of the Lower Potomac Planning Distri Following lengthy comments, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendation for Plan Amendment PA-2021-IV-LP1, as shown in the Board Agenda Item, with further modifications as shown in bold and yellow highlighted font in Attachment A of the handout dated July 10, 2026. 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)

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