REVISED
COUNTY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
December 10, 2005 8:30 A.M. Public Comment
No earlier than 9:00 A.M. Consent Agenda and Regular Hearing Note: The documents attached are in PDF format. You will need the Adobe PDF Reader to view them. Note: After the County Board Meeting, video will be available here for viewing using Microsoft Media Player. The entire meeting is included, but is broken into segments corresponding to Agenda Items. Due to the file sizes, dial-up users may experience slow downloads. Note:Revisions to the Agenda are shown in italics. • PUBLIC COMMENT (watch video) • CONSENT (Items 1-37) Citizens interested in removing an item from the Consent Agenda must submit a speaker slip to the Clerk at the Saturday, December 10, 2005 meeting before 9 a.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Saturday). (watch video) CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Consent Agenda – items #1 through #37 – except for items #7, 20, and 36, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Tuesday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews
1. SP #65 Site Plan Review: school including martial arts in retail area; 2301 Jefferson Davis Highway (RPC#34-020-030). C.M. Recommendation: Discontinue the site plan amendment for a private school in a retail area.
2. SP #108 Site Plan Review: Chau Bui, Martial arts training and comprehensive sign plan; 3801 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #14-041-007). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in three (3) years (December 2008).
3. SP #121 Site Plan Amendment: Airport Plaza Office Building LP, rooftop sign; 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway (RPC #32-027-016). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions of the site plan and one new condition for the rooftop sign.
4. A, B & C
A. GP-304-05-1 General Land Use Plan Amendment from “Public” (Parks (Local, regional, and federal). Schools (public). Parkways, major unpaved rights-of-way. Libraries and cultural facilities.) to “Medium” Office-Apartment-Hotel (2.5 F.A.R. Office Density, up to 115 units/acre Apartment Density, up to 180 units/acre Hotel Density) for property known as 1101 Lee Highway, generally located north of old unbuilt Lee Highway just east of the intersection with North Lynn Street. B. Z-2521-05-1 Rezoning: 1101 Lee Highway Associates LLC, from “S-3A” Special Districts to “C-O-2.5” Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartment Districts; 1101 Lee Highway (RPC #16-018-009). C. SP #394 Site Plan: 1101 Lee Highway Associates LLC, approximately70 dwelling units; 1101 Lee Highway (RPC #16-018-009) P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the February 2006 County Board meeting and corresponding Planning Commission meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the General Land Use Plan amendments, proposed rezoning and site plan until the February 25, 2006, County Board Meeting.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments 5. U-1861-71-2 Use Permit Review: pre-school; 4201 Fairfax Drive (Kinhaven School, RPC#14-024-017). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in five (5) years (December 2010).
6. U-2948-98-1 Use Permit Review: drive-through window; 2400 Jefferson Davis Highway (CVS, RPC#36-042-006). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions and one revised condition with an administrative review in six (6) months (June 2006) and a review by the County Board in three (3) years (December 2008).
7. To be heard at Dec. 13th recessed meeting.
8. U-2972-99-1 Use Permit Review: dormitory facility; 521 N. Quincy St. (Vanguard Services, RPC #14-061-070).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions, with an administrative review in six (6) months (June 2006) and a review by the County Board in five (5) years (December 2010).
9. U-3019-01-1 Use Permit Review: parent/child activity, kindergarten and first grade class; 935 S. 23rd St. (Virginia Waldorf School, RPC #36-032-023). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions and one revised condition, with a review by the County Board in five (5) years (December 2010).
10. U-3020-01-1 Use Permit Review: public garage; 3427 Washington Blvd. (RPC #15-086-007).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in five (5) years (December 2010).
11. U-3069-03-1 Use Permit Review: comprehensive sign plan; 5515 Lee Highway (BB&T, RPC #02-053-030). C.M. Recommendation: Discontinue the use permit for a comprehensive sign plan.
12. U-3138-05-1 Use Permit: Carmen M. Crespo, child care for 9 (nine) children; 3617 S. 13th St. (RPC #26-025-002). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (December 2006).
13. U-3139-05-1 Use Permit: Maria Teresa Desaba, child care center for 50 (fifty) children; 825 S. 23rd St. (RPC #36-031-005) C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to the conditions of the staff report, with a six (6) month administrative review (June 2006) and a County Board review in one (1) year (December 2006).
14. A & B A. U-3140-05-1 Use Permit: Northern Virginia Family Service, early Head Start classrooms for 16 (sixteen) children; 737 S. Carlin Springs Road (Campbell Elementary School, RPC #22-001-086) C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to conditions in the staff report with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (December 2006).
B. U-3142-05-2 Use Permit: Arlington Community Action Program Head Start, early childhood program for 18 (eighteen) children; 737 S. Carlin Springs Road (Campbell Elementary School, RPC #22-001-086) C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to conditions in the staff report with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (December 2006).
15. U-3141-05-1 Use Permit: James and Vivian Donahue, Trustees, front porch on existing pipe stem lot; 5905 N. 14th St. (RPC #10-030-021). C.M. Recommendation: Approve the front porch addition subject to the conditions of the staff report.
16. U-3143-05-1 Use Permit: AHC, Inc., pre-school for 16 (sixteen) children; 850 S. Greenbrier St. (RPC #22-011-054) C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the January 21, 2006, County Board meeting.
17. U-3145-05-1 Use Permit: Kline Imports Arlington, Inc., tire shop; 4060 Lee Highway. (RPC#06-018-002) C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report and with a review in one (1) year (December 2006).
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases
18. A, B & C A. Enactment of an encroachment ordinance permitting concrete steps and landings to exist within the right of way of 26th St. S., adjacent to property known as Avalon at Arlington Square, Parcel 2, RPC #38-011-005. B. Enactment of an ordinance of vacation to vacate portions of certain public utility easements located on parcels 1, 2A, 3, and 4, Avalon at Arlington Square, RPC #38-011-004, RPC #38-011-006, RPC #38-011-007, and RPC #38-011-008, respectively, with conditions. C. Enactment of an ordinance of vacation to vacate a portion of a public street easement adjacent to Parcel 5, Avalon at Arlington Square, RPC #38-011-012, which was formerly a portion of South Wayne Street, with conditions. P.C. Recommendation: The Planning Commission finds that the proposed vacation is substantially in accord with the adopted Comprehensive Plan or applicable part thereof, and recommends that the County Board approve the vacation request. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
19. Authorization to accept deed of temporary easement and construction agreement and deed of easement for certain public improvement purposes for the Department of Environmental Services project on the property located at 5226 Lee Highway (RPC #09001020). C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the motion attached to the staff report, dated November 15, 2005, designated as Exhibit 1, approving a deed of temporary easement and construction agreement and a deed of easement, authorizing execution thereof.
20. To be heard at Dec. 13th recessed meeting.
21. Approval of a license agreement for the Buckingham Plaza project on property owned by the Arlington County School Board located at 4401 N. Henderson Road located at the northwest corner of North George Mason Drive and Henderson Road in Arlington, VA, RPC #13047010.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the license agreement attached to the staff report as Exhibit 1 and authorize its execution by the Real Estate Bureau Chief.
Ordinances and Plans 22. Adoption of proposed amendments to Section 20 (Appendix A) “CP-FBC” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. Modify the historic preservation regulations in Section III. B. of the Form Based Code, modifying the height “bonus” to retain appropriate tapering and reduce the impact of new development on surrounding neighborhoods; and,
P.C. Recommendation: Adopt ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify
Section 20 (Appendix A) Columbia Pike Form Based Code Districts of
Zoning Ordinance to: revise historic preservation regulations. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendment as recommended in the staff report.
B. Add language to Section I. - Components of the Code, of the Form Based Code to clarify how the Form Based Code is to be interpreted. P.C. Recommendation: Take No Action on provisions regarding interpretation. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the proposed amendment until the February 25, 2006 County Board meeting.
23. A, B & C A. Adoption of the Fort Myer Heights North Plan. B. GP-300-04-2 General Land Use Plan amendments to add open space symbol (triangle) to following locations in order to encourage public open space: Northeast corner of block bordered by 16th Street North, North Queen Street, 14th Street North, and North Quinn Street Southwest corner of block bordered by Clarendon Boulevard, North Quinn Street, North Rhodes Street, and 16th Street North (south of existing public park); and Northeast corner of block bordered by 14th Street North, North Rhodes Street, Fairfax Drive, and North Rolfe Street. C. Adoption of ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify sections 13 and 15 of the Zoning Ordinance as applicable to properties located in Fort Myer Heights North Special District. Fort Myer Heights North Special District is generally bordered by Clarendon Boulevard to north, North Scott Street and North Courthouse Road to the west, North Pierce Street to the east, and Fairfax Drive to the south. All properties within boundaries of district would be eligible for special regulations and incentives recommended in the Fort Myer Heights North Plan advertised and recommended for adoption concurrently with proposed ordinance, and would be subject to special urban design guidelines set forth therein. Purpose of the district is to: 1) promote compatibility of new and existing development by coordinating building placement, orientation, scale, bulk, streetscape, and pedestrian facilities; 2) provide for creative opportunities to encourage and retain affordable housing; and 3) promote opportunities for preservation of historically significant buildings. In addition, ordinance provides opportunity by Special Exception Site Plan to achieve up to 72 units per acre when development is consistent with concept and vision for district, as established in the Fort Myer Heights North Plan, including but not limited to provision of affordable housing, historic preservation and open space. C.M. Recommendation: Defer until the March 2006, County Board meeting.
24. Amendment to Chapter 20 (Real Estate Assessment) of the Code of Arlington County, Virginia, creating a Crystal City Rehabilitation District. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the changes to Chapter 20 Article II (shown as Attachment I in the staff report) to establish the Crystal City Rehabilitation District.
Capital Projects 25. Approval of modification No. 1 to a construction agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the National Park Service and Arlington County for the Memorial Avenue crossing portion of the Potomac Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project and appropriation of additional funds therefore. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts
26. Authorization of the acceptance of and the allocation of $1 million from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund (GOF) of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be transferred to the Industrial Development Authority of Arlington County, Virginia and then to BNA, Inc. subject to the terms and conditions of the GOF Performance Agreement (attached to the staff report) among Arlington County, the Authority, and BNA. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
27. Authorization for the county manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Services in the Rosslyn Business Improvement District between the Arlington County Board and the Rosslyn Business Improvement Corporation (RBIC). C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
28. General Operation Budget increase for the Department of Environmental Services-Transportation Engineering & Operations Bureau for purchasing and installation additional parking meters. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
29. Authorization of the execution of a FY 2003 Project Agreement Amendment for use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
30. Allocation of $60,000 in Local Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan Supportive Housing funds for one-time costs associated with providing residential housing for adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
31. Appropriation of federal funds from the Virginia Department for the Aging.
C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate $59,058 in Fiscal Year 2006 additional federal funds from the Virginia Department of Aging to the Department of Human Services to provide home delivered meals to residents of independent senior residencies and to provide additional Medicare and other types of public education sessions. In addition, authorize a 0.4 FTE permanent grant-funded position to conduct the public education.
Requests to Advertise 32. Request to advertise on the County Board’s Own Motion a use permit amendment to modify or remove a condition from an approved Unified Residential Development located at 501 N. Lombardy St. (RPC # 12-040-023-024-060-168-169). C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the advertisement for a public hearing to be held at the January 21, 2006 County Board meeting.
33. Request to advertise the amendment, reenactment and recodification of of Chapter 66-3 (Technology Zones: Qualified Technology Businesses and Chapter 11-86 (Licenses: Qualified Technology Businesses ) of the Arlington County Code. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the advertisement for a public hearing to be held at the January 21, 2006, County Board meeting.
Other 34. Approval of the National Capital Region Mutual Aid Agreement. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the National Capital Region Mutual Aid Agreement and authorize execution by the Chairman on behalf of the County Board. In addition, authorize the county manager to execute operational plans hereafter developed that implement the provisions of the Mutual Aid Agreement.
35. Authorization to execute copyright applications for the 2005 editions of the Real Property Identification Map Book & CD, 2005 GIS Data CD, Contours–Two Foot Intervals CD, and the Orthophotography CD. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
36. To be heard at Dec. 13th recessed meeting.
37. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING
38. Approval of the 2006 Legislative Package. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3) C.M. Recommendation: Approve the 2006 Legislative Package. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the 2006 Legislative Package, as amended at the meeting relating to smoking in public places, Medicaid, services for older persons, poverty issues, affordable housing tax incentives, the Homestead Exemption, and MH/MR issues.
39. A. Amendment to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to implement affordable housing requirements for site plan approved projects as endorsed by the Affordable Housing Roundtable, as such amendments are more specifically described in Attachment 1; and associated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to correct and renumber references in various zoning districts pertaining to affordable housing in site plan projects, as such amendments are more specifically described in Attachment 2. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) P.C. Recommendation: Approve. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the proposed amendments to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to implement affordable housing requirements for the provision of onsite or offsite affordable housing in site plan projects or a monetary contribution ranging from $1.50 to $8.00 per square foot of gross floor area as endorsed by the Affordable Housing Roundtable, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 3, 2005, report.
B. Authorize advertisement of an additional amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to confirm explicitly that preceding amendments apply to site plans in all zoning districts, as such amendment is set forth in Attachment 3. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board authorized advertisement of an additional amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to confirm explicitly that preceding amendments apply to site plans in all zoning districts for consideration at the January 21, 2006 County Board meeting and the January 9, 2006 Planning Commission meeting, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 3, 2005, report.
C. Amendment to the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) legend and text to clarify that development densities at any point along the density range for each land use designation is consistent with the GLUP, as such amendments are more specifically described in Attachment 4. P.C. Recommendation: Approve. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the proposed amendments to the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) legend and text to clarify that development at any point along the density range for each land use designation is consistent with the GLUP, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 3, 2005, report.
D. Request to advertise public hearings on the following items to provide for the achievement of affordable housing objectives in Virginia Square in a manner consistent with new affordable housing zoning ordinance provisions applying to all site plan projects: 1. Amendments to Section 21. “MU-VS” (Mixed Use – Virginia Square Districts) of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance as more specifically described in Attachment 1. 2. Amendments to the General Land Use Plan as more specifically described in Attachment 2.
3. Amendments to the 2002 Virginia Square Sector Plan as more specifically described in Attachment 3. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the advertisement of public hearings by the County Board on June 21, 2006 and the corresponding January 9, 2006 Planning Commission. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board authorized the advertisement of public hearings by County Board on January 21, 2006 and the corresponding January 9, 2006 Planning Commission meeting, for consideration of the adoption of proposed amendments to Section 21 of the Zoning Ordinance, Mixed Use-Virginia Square; the adoption of proposed amendments to the General Land Use Plan; and the adoption of proposed amendments to the 2002 Virginia Square Sector Plan, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 3, 2005, report.
40. Adoption of the 2005 Public Spaces Master Plan. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3) Attachment A to Item 40
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Attachment 11 to Item 40 P.C. Recommendation: Adopt the Public Spaces Master Plan. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the 2005 Public Spaces Master Plan, which shall take the place of the 1994 Open Space Master Plan, which shall no longer have any force or effect. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the 2005 Public Spaces Master Plan, which shall take the place of the 1994 Open Space Master Plan, which shall no longer have any force or effect, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 21, 2005, report.
41. A, B, C, D & E (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5)
Supplemental Report A. General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Amendments for the proposed Fire Station #3 (GP-303-05-1): 1. Change land use designation for areas north and south of existing 21st Rd N. from “Low” Residential (1-10 units per acre) to “Government and Community Facilities“ (County, state and federal administration and service facilities: police, fire, property yard, etc; hospitals, nursing homes, and institutional housing; utilities, military reservations, airports, etc.); add “Government and Community Facilities” designation to existing 21st Road North right-of-way, and add a stipple pattern to the proposed “Government and Community Facilities” designation. 2. Change land use designation for area located at northwest corner of existing 21st Road North and Lee Highway intersection from “Low” Residential (1-10 units per acre) to “Service Commercial” (personal and business services; generally one to four stories; maximum 1.5 F.A.R.), and extend the “Service Commercial” designation to a portion of the existing 21st Road North right-of-way. 3. Change land use designation for area south along existing 21st Road North from “Low” Residential (1-10 units per acre) to “Public” (Parks: local, regional, and federal; public schools; parkways and major unpaved rights-of-way; libraries and cultural facilities), and add a stipple pattern to the proposed “Public” designated area. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the proposed General Land Use Plan Amendments GP-303-05-1, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 29, 2005, report.
B. Z-2523-05-1 Rezoning from “C-1” Local Commercial Districts, “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts, and “R-5” One Family Dwelling District to “C-O-1.0” Commercial Office Building, Hotel, and Apartment Districts and/or “S-3A” Special Districts; 4045 Lee Highway, 4101 Lee Highway, 4113 N. 21st Road (RPC #06-011-001, 06-011-005, 06-011-006, 06-011-007, 06-011-041, 06-012-001, 06-012-018). FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Rezoning Z-2523-05-1 for 4045 Lee Highway, 4101 Lee Highway, and 4113 North 21st Road (RPC #06-011-001, 06-011-005, 06-011-006, 06-011-007, 06-011-041, 06-012-001, 06-012-018), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 29, 2005, report.
C. SP # 396 Site Plan: Arlington County, contract owner, fire station, parking structure; 4045 Lee Highway, 4101 Lee Highway, 4113 N. 21st Road (RPC #06-011-001, 06-011-005, 06-011-006, 06-011-007, 06-011-041, 06-012-001, 06-012-017, 06-012-018). FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Site Plan SP #396 for 4045 Lee Highway, 4101 Lee Highway, and 4113 North 21st Road, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 29, 2005, report, with changes to condition #18 relating to sidewalks and to include the Cherrydale logo on the retaining wall on site.
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the General Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning request. Approve the proposed site plan with additional conditions listed in the Planning Commission letter. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
D. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan – The Master Transportation Plan – Part 1 to realign and relocate 21st Road North at and north of its intersection with Lee Highway (4100 Block)
P.C. Recommendation: Approve. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan—The Master Transportation Plan—Part 1, to realign and relocate 21st Road North at and north of its intersection with Lee Highway (4100 block). FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Nay, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan – The Master Transportation Plan – Part 1, to realign and relocate 21st Road North at and north of its intersection with Lee Highway (4100 block), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 18, 2005, report.
E. Authorization of an amendment to Agreement Number 144-03-3 between Arlington County and Hughes Group Architects for architectural and engineering services for the construction of the new Fire Station No. 3. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board authorized an amendment to Agreement Number 144-03-3 between Arlington County and Hughes Group Architects for architectural and engineering services for the construction of the new Fire Station No. 3., as recommended in the County Manager’s November 28, 2005, report.
42. To be heard at Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 recessed meeting. (watch video: part 1, part 2) FINAL ACTION: Without objection, the Board closed the public hearing and carried over advertisement of new broader language to Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at the evening session.
Other RECESSED: At 4:31 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2005, with removed consent items #7, 20, and 36 to be heard at 6:30 p.m.
RECESSED HEARING
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
3:00 P.M. Reports
6:30 P.M. Consent Agenda
No earlier than 6:45 P.M. Regular Hearing
• COUNTY BOARD REPORTS (watch video: part 1, part 2, part3) • County-Schools: Modified Use Permit Process FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the County Manager’s recommendations related to Arlington’s Response to Katrina, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 13, 2005, report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the revisions to the process by which use permit applications submitted by the Arlington Public Schools will be processed and considered by the County Board, as such revisions are set forth in the materials attached to the December 7, 2005, memorandum to the County Board from Vice Chairman Chris Zimmerman and authorized the County Manager to implement the procedures as outlined and to execute agreements as may be necessary with the School Superintendent.
• APPOINTMENTS (watch video) FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the attached charge establishing the Task Force on Marymount University’s 26th Street Project. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board made the appointments to the Task Force on Marymount University’s 26th Street Project shown in the attached list. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board made the appointments to the Advisory Groups shown in the attached list.
• REGIONAL REPORTS (watch video) • COUNTY MANAGER REPORT (watch video) • Presentation of the CAFR Report FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the Revenue Sharing Agreement Between Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools.
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m. • CONSENT (Items removed from the Consent Agenda from Saturday, December 10, 2005) (watch video) 7. U-2969-99-1 Use Permit Review: self-storage facility; 1001 N. Fillmore St. (RPC#18-024-018). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to the conditions in the staff report, with an administrative review in six (6) months and a review by the County Board in five (5) years (December 2010). FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board renewed Use Permit U-2969-99-1 for 1001 North Fillmore Street (RPC# 18-024-018), with an administrative review in 6 months (June 2006) and a review by the County Board in 9 months (September 2006).
20. Approval of first amendment to deed of lease, between the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Arlington School Board on County's real property at 4975 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA. (Arlington Mill Community Center, RPC #22-001-004). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved of the First Amendment to Deed of Lease, between The County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Arlington School Board on the County's real property at 4975 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA (Arlington Mill), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 3, 2005, report.
36. Allocation of contingent funds for a program performance audit of the Site Plan review, approval, implementation and monitoring processes. (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Allocate $120,000 from the General Fund General Contingent to the Department of Management and Finance for a program performance audit of the site plan process. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Nay,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board allocated $120,000 from the General Fund General Contingent (001.713) to the Department of Management and Finance (001.031) for a program performance audit of the Site Plan Process, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 21, 2005, report, with emphasis on monitoring the Site Plan conditions.
The following items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m. • REGULAR HEARING (Regular Hearing items from Saturday, December 10, 2005, if needed, as well as those listed below) 43. Adoption of the 2005 Clarendon Sector Plan and associated General Land Use Plan amendments (GP-302-05-1 as described in the staff report) and Master Transportation Plan amendments (as described in the staff report). (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6) Supplemental Report P.C. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends that the
County Board defer the Clarendon Sector Plan and the related GLUP and
MTP amendments to the March, 2006 County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting, and requests that the County Board consider the following recommendations: 1) That the County Board clarify whether the County remains committed to smart growth and transit-oriented development, and whether such commitment applies to Clarendon; 2) That the County Board clarify whether a sector plan is a vision document that guides development or is a list of detailed requirements, and how the sector plan should be applied in the site plan review process; 3) That the County Board instruct the County Manager to have additional highly structured, professionally facilitated public forums and make a strong effort to attract all stakeholders to these forums; and 4) That the County Board set forth a specific time frame for concluding the Clarendon sector plan review process, whether the conclusion is acceptance of a new plan or foregoing this effort. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the adoption of the 2005 Clarendon Sector Plan and associated General Land Use Plan Amendments until the February 25, 2006 County Board meeting. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred consideration of the adoption of the Clarendon Sector Plan and associated General Land Use Plan Amendments and Master Transportation Plan Amendments until the tentatively scheduled February 25, 2006 County Board meeting, and associated Planning Commission meeting, subject to direction given by the County Board at the meeting relating to the 10 key issues in the December 9, 2005, Supplemental Report, and to a Work Session to be scheduled for mid-January 2006 with the appropriate parties, including the Planning Commission.
44. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7)
A. SP #392 Site Plan: FCD Development, approximately153 dwelling units and approximately17,162 square feet commercial, with modifications of use regulations for coverage, placement, density, exclusion of mechanical ventilation shafts, storage from gross floor area; 1126, 1128, 1200, 1228 N. Irving St., 3217, 3225 Washington Blvd., (RPC #15-078-003, -004, -005, -013, -014, -015, -016, -017, -018, -023) P.C. Recommendation: Approve the site plan subject to the conditions
of the staff report and with the following additions: the County Board affirm the applicant’s location of 12th Street; referencing the date of all site plan drawings to November 18, 2005; amend Condition 11 to include all civic associations that have participated in the site plan review process; modify Condition 66 to reflect current requirements for affordable housing; add Condition 78 to address issues raised by the daycare facility in letter dated November 22, 2005, to the extent that they are not reasonably covered in standard site plan conditions; modify Conditions 49 and 63 to include consultation with the Lyon Village Civic Association; add a condition requiring that the right of way behind the sidewalk along 13th Street be clearly treated as public; and staff confirm the appropriateness of the standard conditions regarding hours of construction, truck routing, and lighting.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 3 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Nay, and Mr. Zimmerman – Abstaining, the Board approved Site Plan SP #392 for 1126, 1128, 1200, and 1228 North Irving Street, and 3217 and 3225 Washington Boulevard (RPC #15-078-003, -004, -005, -013, -014, -015, -016, -017, -018, -023), as recommended in the County Manager’s December 9, 2005, and December 13, 2005, reports, with further amendments to conditions 17A, 31, and 62.
B. Enactment of encroachment ordinance to permit an underground parking garage to exist in the right-of-way of North Irving Street, between 13th Street North and Wilson Boulevard., adjacent to lots 206 through 216 and part of lot 217, Clarendon Subdivision (RPC #15-078-013 through 15-078-018, and 15-078-023). C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Nay, the Board approved the encroachment ordinance to permit an underground parking garage to exist in the right-of-way of North Irving Street, between 13th Street North and Wilson Boulevard., adjacent to lots 206 through 216 and part of lot 217, Clarendon Subdivision (RPC #15-078-013 through 15-078-018, and 15-078-023), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 22, 2005, report.
• ADDITIONAL ITEMS RECESSED: At 11:51 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2005. RECESSED HEARING Wednesday, December 14, 2005
6:30 P.M. Regular Hearing
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m. • REGULAR HEARING (Regular Hearing items from the Tuesday, December 13, 2005, recessed hearing as well as those listed below) 42. Adoption of ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Section 33. Automobile Parking, Standing and Loading Space, Subsection A. General Requirements, Sub-subsection 8., and Section 36. Administration and Procedures of Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Zoning provisions, to permit secondary use of parking lots that are accessory to places of worship or lodges and that are not operated primarily for commercial gain, as a matter of right, by off-site users for a period of thirty (30) days period fewer; and does not occur more than once in a one-hundred eighty (180)-day period; and to permit, by use permit, the regular use of said parking lots for a period that exceed thirty (30) days. (watch video) Supplemental Report P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the March 2006 County Board meeting and corresponding Planning Commission meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment and authorized advertisement of the revised language as stated in the County Manager’s December 14, 2005, Supplemental Report, with small editorial changes to Section 33.A.8.b., for the January 9, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the tentatively scheduled January 21, 2006, County Board meeting.
45. (watch video) A. U-3144-05-1 Use Permit Form Based Code: The Georgelas Group LLC, approximately177 dwelling units, approximately 35,000 sq ft retail, approximately14,648 sq ft office; 2301 Columbia Pike., South Wayne Street, South Adams Street, (RPC #25-017-043, -045, -047, -049). P.C. Recommendation: Approve the use permit, with an additional
condition that the parking requirement remain in compliance with the
FBC if there is a unit count modification. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
B. Enactment of an ordinance to vacate a 10-foot wide storm drainage easement across a portion of Parcel A of B.M. Smith’s 5th Addition to Arlington Heights, 2301 Columbia Pike, RPC #25017043, and enactment of an ordinance to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way located along the west side of South Wayne Street adjacent to Parcel A of B.M. Smith’s 5th Addition to Arlington Heights; with conditions. P.C. Recommendation: The Planning Commission finds the proposed
vacation to be substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan or
applicable parts thereof and recommends the County Board approve the
vacation request. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report
C. Enactment of ordinances to allow the encroachment of an underground transformer vault under the right-of-way of South Wayne Street, and the encroachment of certain above-grade building features within the said right-of-way, along the west side of South Wayne Street, North of Columbia Pike, adjacent to Parcel A (RPC #25017043) and Outlot 1 (RPC #25017045) of B.M. Smith’s 5th Addition to Arlington Heights, 2301 Columbia Pike. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred Use Permit U-3114-05-1 for 2301 Columbia Pike, South Wayne Street, and South Adams Street (RPC #25-017-043, -045, -047, -049), and related vacation and encroachment ordinances to the tentatively scheduled February 25, 2006, County Board meeting, as recommended in the County Manager’s Revised December 13, 2005, Report.
46. SP #231 Site Plan Amendment: The Donohoe Companies, Inc., approximately176-room hotel, up to approximately20,000 sq ft retail and restaurant, with modifications to use regulations for parking and to exclude storage, mechanical and hotel back of house spaces from density calculation; 1425 N. Adams St. also known as Lot 6, Courthouse Plaza (RPC #18-005-042). (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7) P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the January County Board meeting and
corresponding Planning Commission meeting with the following guidance: the Transportation Commission hear the proposed site plan amendment and provide input; staff continue to work with the applicant to refine architecture; staff continue to work with the applicant to obtain a green roof application on the five and one story elements; conditions be expanded to reflect requirements of the ground lease; the 14th Street elevation windows be addressed; additional landscaping be installed along the project’s 14th Street elevation, including seasonal plantings. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request for an approximately 176-room hotel, up to approximately 20,000 sq ft retail and restaurant, with modifications to use regulations for parking and to exclude storage, mechanical and hotel back of house spaces from density calculation, to the County Board meeting of January 21, 2006. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred Site Plan Amendment SP #231 for 1425 North Adams Street also known as Lot 6, Courthouse Plaza (RPC #18-005-042) to the tentatively scheduled January 21, 2006, County Board meeting and associated Planning Commission and Transportation Commission meetings, as recommended in the County Manager’s December 9, 2005, report.
ADJOURNED: At 9:21 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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