Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

Presented

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  Pledge of Allegiance · Chair Feather led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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• 3
  Presentations by the public on any matter not calling for a public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. · No presentations by the public.
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• 6
  Public HearingsPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. · No public hearings held.
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• 8a
  Discussion of the upcoming Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. review of the FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement ProgramCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. · Staff presented a report on the upcoming CIP review. The Commission discussed the process; a full CIP presentation from the City's Chief Financial Officer is scheduled for the November 10, 2025 meeting.

  Discussed for 28m · also names Capital Improvement Program ×16, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×11, 2035 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Guide, Fire Station, Master Plan, Special Use Permit · read the transcript

  • FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement ProgramapprovedwikiStaff presented a report on the upcoming Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. review of the FY2027–FY2031 CIPCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities.; a presentation from the City's CFO is scheduled for the November 10 meeting.
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• 10
  Staff ReportStaff reportThe city staff's written analysis and recommendation on an agenda item, published with the agenda packet. · Staff reported on several recent and upcoming items, including City Council actions, ongoing plans, and commission vacancies.

  Discussed for 6m · also names Special Use Permit ×2, General Fund · read the transcript

  • Willard-Sherwood Community CenterapprovedwikiCity Council approved the Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions. for the Willard Sherwood Community Center at its October 14, 2025 meeting.
  • Courthouse Plazain progresswikiCity Council was scheduled to take action on the Courthouse Plaza redevelopment proposal at its October 28, 2025 meeting.
  • Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressA City Council work sessionWork sessionA meeting for discussion and briefing only. No formal votes are taken, but positions get set here. on Accessory Dwelling UnitsAccessory dwelling unitA second, smaller home on a single-family lot: a basement apartment, a garage conversion, or a backyard cottage. was scheduled for October 28, 2025.
  • George Snyder Trailin progresswikiAn update on the George Snyder Trail Project was scheduled to be presented at the October 28, 2025 City Council meeting.
  • Solid Waste Management Plan UpdateapprovedwikiA public meeting for the City's Solid Waste Management Plan 5-Year Update was announced for November 20, 2025.
  • Noise Ordinance Zoning Ordinance changesStaff noted potential changes to the city's noise ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. that may necessitate corresponding changes to the city's zoning ordinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district..
  • Façade Improvement Grant CommitteeCommissioner Coleman's seat on the Façade Improvement Grant Committee will need to be filled following his resignation from the Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision..
  • Fairfax Circle Small Area PlancompletedwikiStaff discussed the Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanSmall area planA detailed plan for one neighborhood or corridor that fills in the comprehensive plan's broad goals with block-level guidance. at a transportation department meeting focused on the Fairfax Circle area, with follow-up meetings with local homeowner associations anticipated.
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  Commission Comments · Commissioners provided updates on external meetings and events attended, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a budget open house, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Expo, and an Urban Forest Master Plan presentation.

  Discussed for 8m · also names Budget Open House, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan, GIS Day, Master Plan, Parks Foundation · read the transcript

  • Urban Forest Master PlanapprovedwikiChair Feather attended an Urban Forest Master Plan presentation meeting.
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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.

• Capital Improvement Programproposed18 passages, 12m

  “…light agenda this evening, but we have an important topic on it related to our capital improvement program. Are there any comments on the agenda?”

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• City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Planapproved12 passages, 9m

  “with the longest-term phase being the comprehensive plan, which the Planning Commission is responsible for, which typically has a 25- to 30-year time frame on it. Then at a slightly shorter period within the Capital Improvement Program, everything included is…”

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• Special Use Permitapproved3 passages, 2m

  “…Center has been underway for quite some time. This just received approval for special use permits, the zoning action at the recent city council meeting. The final funding has not been allocated yet though. So fire station three replacement has been in…”

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• Willard Sherwoodin progressonce

  “…the importance that this body has placed on some of the projects. I think the Willard Sherwood Center is probably a good example where there have been some discussions and some concern about whether the city should proceed with the project. and we can…”

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• 2035 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Guidein progressonce

  “…the comprehensive plan. It also will have a reference to the timeframe that's in the implementation guides that we update twice per year. You last received an update on this in July.”

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• Fire Stationin progressonce

  “…recent city council meeting. The final funding has not been allocated yet though. So fire station three replacement has been in the capital improvement program for a while because, well, through a feasibility study of that station. So we've known it's out…”

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