City Council Meeting

What was decided

• ✓4
  Adoption of the agenda

  Approved 5-1 with modifications: agenda item 9a removed and new item 9c (Pickett Road Trail discussion) added.

  Passed 5–1

  Discussed for 9m · also names George Snyder Trail, Pickett Road Connector Trail · read the transcript

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• ✓6
  Consent AgendaConsent agendaRoutine items bundled into a single vote with no discussion. Any member can pull an item out for separate debate.

  Included approval of multiple sets of prior meeting minutes and award of contract to A.P. Construction, LLC for the Old Town Hall Phase 2 Rehabilitation project.

  Passed 5–1

  Until the next chapter, names Davies Property ×25, Special Exceptions ×21, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×8, Pickett Road Connector Trail ×7, Special Use Permit ×7, Small Area Plans ×6 · read the transcript

  • Fairfax Old Town Hall Rehabilitationin progresswikiCouncil awarded a contract in the estimated amount of $2,498,800.80 to A.P. Construction, LLC for the Old Town Hall Phase 2 Rehabilitation project.
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• ✓7a
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – Davies Property RezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote., General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build., Special ExceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards. at 4131 Chain Bridge Road

  All three motions (rezoning/GDP approval, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness) approved 4-3 with Mayor Read and Councilmembers Amos, Bates, and Hardy-Chandler in favor; Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed.

  Passed 4–3 · 3 motions on this item

  • Z-23-00073approvedRezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. application Z-23-00073 was approved 4-3, rezoning 4131 Chain Bridge Road from RM Residential Medium to CU Commercial Urban with the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District (TOD) retained.
  • Ordinance 2025-05approvedOrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. 2025-05 approving the Davies Property rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. and general development planGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. with proffersProfferA written promise an applicant volunteers with a rezoning, such as a cash contribution, a road improvement, or a use limit. Once accepted it binds the land. was adopted 4-3.
  • R-25-23approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-25-23 approving nine special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property. for the Davies Property at 4131 Chain Bridge Road was adopted 4-3, with conditions on tree canopy coverage.
  • Davies PropertyapprovedwikiCouncil approved the rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote., general development planGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. with proffersProfferA written promise an applicant volunteers with a rezoning, such as a cash contribution, a road improvement, or a use limit. Once accepted it binds the land., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards. for the Davies Property mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. development (up to 276 multifamily units and ~10,796 sq ft ground-floor commercial) at 4131 Chain Bridge Road.
  • 4131 Chain Bridge RoadSite of the approved Davies Property mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. development; tax map 57-4-02-040, rezonedRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. from RM to CU with TOD overlay retained.
  • Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District (TOD)The TOD overlay was retained on the Davies Property as part of the approved rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. to CU Commercial Urban.
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• ·7b
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – Combined Courthouse, LLC special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property. at 10300 Willard Way

  Deferred to October 28, 2025, approved 5-1 with Councilmember Hall opposed.

  Deferred 5–1

  • Courthouse PlazadeferredwikiCouncil deferredDeferredPostponed to a later meeting without a decision. Items can be deferred to a set date or indefinitely. action on the nine special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property. request for a 315-unit mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. building at 10300 Willard Way to October 28, 2025, on a 5-1 vote.
  • 10300 Willard Wayin progressSite of the Combined Courthouse, LLC mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. development application, deferredDeferredPostponed to a later meeting without a decision. Items can be deferred to a set date or indefinitely. to October 28, 2025.
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• ✓7c
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – Zoning OrdinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. amendments (Chapter 110): ADUAccessory dwelling unitA second, smaller home on a single-family lot: a basement apartment, a garage conversion, or a backyard cottage. Occupancy, Reducing Special Use PermitsSpecial 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., and Miscellaneous Amendments

  Approved unanimously (6-0) by roll call vote.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Ordinance 2025-06approvedOrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. 2025-06 amending Chapter 110 (ZoningZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district.) to eliminate age and disability requirements for ADUAccessory dwelling unitA second, smaller home on a single-family lot: a basement apartment, a garage conversion, or a backyard cottage. occupancy, reduce special use permitsSpecial 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 certain businesses, and adopt miscellaneous zoning amendments was approved unanimously 6-0.
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit OccupancyZoning OrdinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. amended to eliminate age and disability requirements for ADUAccessory dwelling unitA second, smaller home on a single-family lot: a basement apartment, a garage conversion, or a backyard cottage. occupancy as part of OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. 2025-06.
  • Special Use Permits reductionZoning OrdinanceZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. amended to reduce the need for special use permitsSpecial 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 certain types of businesses as part of OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. 2025-06.
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• ✓9b
  Consideration of a resolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. on policies and procedures regarding the filling of vacancies on, and certain required actions by, City Council appointed boards and commissions

  Approved unanimously (6-0) by roll call vote.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Resolution 2025-24approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. 2025-24 amending policies and procedures for filling vacancies on City Council appointed boards and commissions, including changes to the reappointment process, was adopted unanimously 6-0.
  • Board and Commission vacancy filling proceduresCouncil adopted updated policies and procedures for filling vacancies and reappointments on all City boards and commissions via ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. 2025-24.
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• ✓9c
  Discussion regarding the current pause implemented by the City Council on April 8, 2025 to the Pickett Road Trail project

  Two motions passed: (1) staff directed unanimously to set up a public outreach meeting for Foxcroft Colony and Scout on the Circle residents in October to address safety concerns; (2) the April 8, 2025 pause on the Pickett Road Trail project was reversed on a 4-3 vote.

  Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item

  • Pickett Road Connector Trailin progresswikiCouncil reversed the April 8, 2025 pause on the Pickett Road Trail project (4-3) and unanimously directed staff to hold a public outreach meeting for Foxcroft Colony and Scout on the Circle residents in October to address safety concerns.
  • Foxcroft ColonyResidents of Foxcroft Colony were identified as a target audience for the planned public outreach meeting regarding the Pickett Road Trail project.
  • Scout on the CircleResidents of Scout on the Circle were identified as a target audience for the planned public outreach meeting regarding the Pickett Road Trail project.
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