Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session
What was decided
- 2watch 0:55Discussion / Adoption of Agenda
Agenda adopted as presented, 7:0.
Passed - 4watch 1:37Consideration of the October 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Minutes approved as posted, 4:0:3 with Cunningham, Denton, and Briggs abstaining.
Passed, unanimousNames City of Fairfax Green Building Policy · read the transcript
Presented
- 8aUpdate and Discussion of the City of Fairfax Green Building Policy · Presentation and discussion held during work session. Vicky Kiechel of The Cadmus Group presented an overview of the Green Building Policy proposal; incorporated into the record by reference.watch 2:33
Discussed for 1h 25m · also names Green Building Policy ×8, Fall Festival ×2, Small Area Plans ×2, Capital Improvement Program, Fire Station · read the transcript
- City of Fairfax Green Building PolicyapprovedVicky Kiechel of The Cadmus Group presented an overview of the Green Building Policy proposal to the Planning Commission during the work session.
- 8bPresentation and Discussion on the Proposed FY2026–FY2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) · Presentation and discussion held during work session. City Manager Laszlo Palko presented the staff report, incorporated into the record by reference.watch 89:04
Discussed for 32m · also names General Fund ×8, Fire Station ×7, Willard Sherwood ×3, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×2, Capital Improvement Program, Softball Field · read the transcript
- Capital Improvement Program FY2026 to FY2030in progresswikiCity Manager Laszlo Palko presented the proposed FY2026–FY2030 CIP to the Planning Commission during the work session; formal introduction to City Council was noted as upcoming on December 3, 2024.
- 10Staff Report · Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti provided updates on recent and upcoming City Council meetings, including forthcoming public hearings for 4010 University Drive, Tommy's Carwash, and Taco Bell, as well as discussion of the Legislative Agenda and Accessory Dwelling Units.watch 121:52
Discussed for 10m · also names City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×6, Capital Improvement Program ×3, Special Use Permit ×2, General Fund, George Snyder Trail, Legislative Program · read the transcript
- 4010 University Drivein progresswikiA public hearing for the 4010 University Drive proposal for offices and fifteen affordable dwelling units with related support services was noted as scheduled for the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting.
- Tommy's Carwashin progresswikiA public hearing for Tommy's Carwash located at 9917 Fairfax Boulevard was noted as scheduled for the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting.
- Taco Bellin progresswikiA public hearing for Taco Bell located at 10120 Fairfax Boulevard was noted as scheduled for the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting.
- 9917 Fairfax BoulevardAddress of the Tommy's Carwash project scheduled for a December 10, 2024 City Council public hearing.
- 10120 Fairfax BoulevardAddress of the Taco Bell project scheduled for a December 10, 2024 City Council public hearing.
- Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressLocal authority to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units was discussed at the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting as part of the Legislative Agenda; Chair Feather noted he attended an Accessory Dwelling Unit public meeting.
- University Drive at 123 Task ForceChair Feather reported becoming a city representative member of the University Drive at 123 Task Force, which will review issues related to the University One development including pedestrian safety and traffic.
- 11Commission Comments · Commissioners provided liaison board updates: Denton reported on the Board of Architectural Review (BAR); Rice reported on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB); Coleman reported on the Façade Interior Improvement Program. Chair Feather reported on GIS Day recognition and upcoming planning commission officer elections in January 2025.watch 132:04
Discussed for 7m · also names GIS Day ×2, Fire Station, Green Building Policy, Holiday Craft Show, Parks Foundation, Willard Sherwood · read the transcript
- Façade Interior Improvement ProgramCommissioner Coleman updated the Planning Commission on the latest information from the Façade Interior Improvement Program.
Named in discussion
Tracked topics the transcript names that no agenda item is filed under. Their own pages and wikis do not yet record this meeting; the passages below are the only trace.
“…to discuss an important step forward for the City of Fairfax the development of a green building policy that will improve the sustainability and resilience of our city during this presentation we'll give you some background information on the green…”
- General Fund9 passages, 7m
“…capital investments. And these are going to be mainly in the facility realm from a general fund standpoint, but also some transportation projects that are transportation funded as well. And then we'll talk about some new projects that are being added from…”
“…somebody's telling us we have to do this so I'm going to presume that the new fire station that we're talking about and the community center if they're going to meet these standards are going to increase in cost to bring this type of thing in so at…”
“…too small. You can see this yellow arrow here, really the reference back to the comprehensive plan. Is it in alignment with the comprehensive plan and how is it, right? What does the comprehensive plan say about this? And Mr. Navte will have some…”
“…need of repair or replacement and renovations. Other major projects include Willard Sherwood, $9 million. dollars has already been a lot of contributions towards that project this would be the final contribution towards that project the police…”
“…work session is a presentation and discussion on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2030 capital improvement program. Mr. Napter, do you have any comments? Will we turn it right over to our esteemed city manager?”
“…last year and as referenced in the northfax smaller plan and general support for the george snyder trail for parks developments the planning commission expressed support relating specifically to the parks recreation goal of developing high quality park…”
- Pathway Homesonce
“…current City Council. They will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for pathway homes at 401 O University Drive. This may also be known to you as the Joshua Coffer Gunnel Building at the corner of University Drive, Sager. It's a proposed reuse…”
“…maintenance. But breaking that down, the new transportation projects, you have South Street Extension, which is about 24% of total transportation spending at $23.8 million. The Germantown Road projects, there's a couple of those projects, intersection…”
“…16% at $15.4 million. There's two trail projects here, Country Club Commons and the George Snyder Trail Extension. That's about 14% combined of spending at $13.7 million. And then the Northfax East-West project is 13 percent at $12.9 million. So these items…”