Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session
What was decided
- 5awatch 2:04Appointment of a Planning Commission representative to the Façade and Interiors Improvement Grant Committee
Commissioner Lockhart was appointed as the Planning Commission representative to the Façade and Interiors Improvement Grant Committee by a 6:0 roll call vote.
Passed, unanimousDiscussed for 2m · also names Urban Forest Master Plan · read the transcript
- Façade Improvement Grant CommitteeThe Planning Commission filled its representative seat on the Façade and Interiors Improvement Grant Committee by appointing Commissioner Lockhart.
Presented
- 8aPresentation and discussion of the draft Urban Forest Masterplan · Urban Forester Anna Safford presented the draft Urban Forest Masterplan; the Commission discussed the presentation. Staff report incorporated into the record by reference.watch 4:34
Discussed for 49m · also names Stormwater Utility ×2, Arbor Day, Capital Improvement Program, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Zoning Text Amendments · read the transcript
- Urban Forest Master Planin progresswikiThe draft Urban Forest Masterplan was presented to the Planning Commission by Urban Forester Anna Safford and discussed during the work session.
- 8bContinued discussion of the proposed FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Program · Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti presented the staff report on the proposed FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Program; the Commission continued its discussion. Staff report incorporated into the record by reference.watch 54:29
Discussed for 1h 04m · also names Fire Station ×18, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×9, Willard Sherwood ×6, General Fund ×3, Master Plan ×2, Capital Improvement Program · read the transcript
- FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Programin progresswikiThe proposed FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Program was the subject of continued discussion during the work session, presented by Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti.
- 9Staff Report · Planning Division Chief Nabti provided updates on recent and upcoming City Council meetings, a Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group meeting scheduled for December 18 focused on the Kamp Washington Small Area Plan, cancellation of the December 22 Planning Commission meeting, and upcoming Planning Commission elections and appointments at the first January meeting.watch 120:48
Discussed for 6m · also names City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×2, GIS Day, Strategic Plan, Urban Forest Master Plan · read the transcript
- Kamp Washington Small Area PlancompletedThe Kamp Washington Small Area Plan was identified as the focus of a Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 3900 Jermantown Road.
- 3900 Jermantown RoadThe Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group meeting on December 18 is to be held at 3900 Jermantown Road, 3rd floor conference room.
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.
“…One is a discussion on public facilities review because a conversation about the Fire Station 3 project came up at the last meeting about whether we should conduct such a review at this time or wait until a future year. And then we have just some general…”
“…my own experience, that seems quite reasonable. Revisiting like we do with our comprehensive plan, the broader plan on a five-year interval is quite sensible. And like we do look at our own objectives and our progress against our objectives, an annual…”
“…corollary to the investment being made, right? So we're going to spend money on Willard Sherwood. We're going to divest of green acres in some way, shape, or form, most likely. Let's talk about that, how that looks on the balance.”
- General Fund3 passages, 3m
“…year or move to operating budget on it But It's funded right now and it's out of the general fund I I can support that kind of project, but when we get into short term, long term, and those parts of the comp plan, we were normally going to deal with just the…”
- Stormwater Utility3 passages, 2m
“But then through other hands-on experiences, we do offer through our Stormwater Utility Fund, we do a tree giveaway through the Arbor Day Foundation that goes to private residents. And so it's looking to target mechanisms that way to get people involved. And…”
“…lastly anything that you know this is a cop-out but is externally funded the South South Street extension you know it's 100% externally funded and then like delaying delaying might risk you”
“…that were listed as prior years, it wasn't on there. It's actually buried in the George Snyder Trail extension, will at least the budget director's indicator will make some changes to make make it clear that it is still on the list as you know there's a…”