Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

Agenda

• 2Discussion / Adoption of Agenda

  Outcome: Agenda adopted as presented, 4:0.

  passedMotion to adopt the agenda as presented.
• 4Consideration of the October 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes

  Outcome: Minutes approved 3:0:1, with Ms. Lockhart abstaining.

  passedMotion to adopt the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes as distributed and presented.

  Lockhart: abstain
• 5Items Not Requiring a Public Hearing

  Outcome: None.

• 6Public Hearings

  Outcome: None.

• 8aPresentation of the Draft FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

  Outcome: Acting City Manager Melanie Zipp and CFO Juan Carlos Martinez presented the draft CIP staff report, which was incorporated into the record by reference. Commissioners received the presentation; Ms. Briggs expressed she looks forward to the release of the draft document. No formal action was taken.

• 9Staff Report

  Outcome: Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti reported on recent and upcoming City Council actions and community events, including the denial of the Courthouse Plaza redevelopment, upcoming work sessions on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and Legislative Program, and a public meeting on the City's Solid Waste Management Program.

• 10Commission Comments

  Outcome: Commissioners offered informal comments. Mr. Rice announced GIS Day at George Mason University on November 20, 2025 (1–4 pm), noting city planning, GIS, and stormwater staff will present. Chair Feather noted a recent lunch with the Fairfax County Planning Commission Chair covering topics including accessory dwelling units, and an invitation to speak to the Fairfax Rotary in February 2026.