Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

Agenda

• 2Discussion / Adoption of Agenda▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Adopted as presented, 4:0.

  passedMotion to adopt the agenda as presented.
• 3Presentations by the public on any matter not calling for a public hearing▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Emily Bresson of 4123 Orchard Drive, Fairfax, Virginia addressed the Commission with concerns regarding the Courthouse Plaza development.

• 4Consideration of the July 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Approved as issued, 4:0.

  passedMotion to adopt the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes as issued.
• 5Items Not Requiring a Public Hearing▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: None.

• 6Public Hearings▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: None.

• 8aUpdate on the Urban Forest Masterplan (UFMP) project▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Anna Safford (Urban Forester) and Dr. Garrett Wolf (consultant) presented an update on the UFMP project, incorporated into the record by reference. No action taken; work session discussion only.

• 8bPresentation of updates to the Implementation Guides related to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan and approved Small Area Plans▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Planner Amy Lynn Denny presented updates to the Implementation Guides, incorporated into the record by reference. No action taken; work session discussion only.

• 9Staff Report▶ Watch this item

  Outcome: Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti reported on recent City Council actions and upcoming Planning Commission items, including: approval of the Davies property proposal at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting; deferral of the Courthouse Plaza development decision to October 28, 2025; approval of zoning ordinance text amendments; a scheduled September 9, 2025 discussion with City Council on opening commercial corridors for residential development; and upcoming items including Zoning Ordinance amendments for Small Area Plans and Citywide Level of Service Standards.