REVISED
COUNTY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
March 12, 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: part 1, part 2)
- 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, March 12 meeting before 9 a.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Saturday). (watch video)
CONSENT AGENDA: 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 approved the Consent Agenda – items #1 through #37 – except for items #2, 4, 7A & B, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 22A &B, 27, 34A, 34G, 34I, 34P, 36 and 37, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews 1. A, B & C A. SP #76 Site Plan Amendment: First Choice Properties Corp., to reduce units in existing hotel from 238 to approximately 187, modification of use regulations for coverage at 1200 N. Courthouse Road (RPC #18-003-001, -002, -075, 18-84-001). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the Planning Commission meeting of April 4, 2005 and the County Board meeting of April 16, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the County Board meeting of April 16, 2005.
B. SP #75 Site Plan Amendment: First Choice Properties Corp., to demolish existing structures and construct approximately 257 dwelling units, and add additional parcels at 1190 N. Courthouse Road (RPC #18-003-001, -002, -075, -18-84-001). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the Planning Commission meeting of April 4, 2005 and the County Board meeting of April 16, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the County Board meeting of April 16, 2005.
C. Enactment of an ordinance to vacate a portion of North Veitch Street adjacent to Lots 4, through 7, Block 10, Courtlands, and to vacate a portion of an easement for public purposes adjacent to North Fairfax Drive and Arlington Boulevard, at 1190 N. Courthouse Road, Courthouse Quality Inn Hotel (RPC #18003001), with conditions. P.C. Recommendation: Defer the vacation request to the Planning Commission meeting of April 4, 2005 and the County Board meeting of April 16, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the requested vacations to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting.
3. SP #92 Site Plan Amendment: Nan Terpak, Attorney/Agent, for modification of existing building façade at 1325 Wilson Blvd. (RPC# 16-036-005). C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting.
5. SP #106 Site Plan Amendment Review: rehearsal studio and arts class at 2788 S. Arlington Mill Drive (Classika Theater-RPC #29-020-003). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a County Board review in December 2006.
6. SP #219 Site Plan Review: for live entertainment and dancing at 1560 Wilson Blvd. (Café Asia) (RPC 17-004-014). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a County Board review in three (3) years (March 2008).
8. SP #328 Site Plan Amendment: Nan Terpak, Attorney/Agent, for a temporary conversion of retail space at 1515 N. Courthouse Road (RPC #17-012-006, -007, -019, -021). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments 9. U-2467-85-2 Use Permit Review: dormitory for up to 13 unrelated female adults at 1628 N. George Mason Drive (The Women’s Home, Inc.-RPC# 09-016-088). C.M. Recommendation: Renew with no further review.
10. U-2695-91-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment and dancing at 2325 S. Eads St. (Demera) (RPC #336-042-009) C.M. Recommendation: Discontinue.
12. U-2973-99-1 Use Permit Review: for live entertainment at 4111 Columbia Pike (Pike Pizza-RPC #23-033-075).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions and a County Board review in one year (March 2006).
14. U-3107-04-3 Use Permit (Carry-Over): for McDonald’s, Comprehensive Sign Plan for freestanding sign at 4834 Lee Highway (RPC #07-006-003). Supplemental Report C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting.
15. U-3114-04-1 Use Permit: Daniel McFadden, live entertainment at 3207 Washington Blvd. (RPC #15-078-001). Supplemental Report C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the use permit approval with a review by the County Board in October 2005.
16. U-3118-05-1 Use Permit: Emily DiCicco, home daycare for nine (9) children at 3015 N. Edison St. (RCP #02-085-012). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions stated in the staff report, with a review in one (1) year (March 2006).
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases 19. A & B Attachment 1
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Attachment 4
Exhibit 2
Supplemental Report A. Authorization to Accept and Execute License Agreement with Washington Gas Light Company for the WMATA Bus Depot Pipeline Project pertaining to portions of three Arlington County Board properties: (1) Troy Park, located on the north side of South Glebe Road, east of South Troy Street (RPC #s 38006021 and 38006004); (2) unnamed property located east of I-395, north of the Four Mile Run channel, and south of S. Four Mile Run Drive (RPC #38021001); and (3) Four Mile Run Park, located on the south side of S. Glebe Road, between South Joyce Street and South Hill Street with RPC #s 37037019, 37037018, 37037017, 37037016, 37037015, 37037014, 37037013, 37037012, 37037011, 37037010, 37037009, 37037008, 37037007, 37037006, 37037005, 37037004, and the eastern part of 37037003. B. Authorization to Accept and Execute Deed of Temporary Easement and Construction Agreement with Washington Gas Light Company pertaining to Troy Park and unnamed Arlington County property referenced above.. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Capital Projects 21. Award of contract for construction of a playground at Penrose Park located at 2200 6th St. S.-Invitation to Bid No. 56-05. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
23. Authorization of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 41-03 between Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. and Arlington County for stream restoration design services for the Donaldson Run watershed. Attachment 1
Attachment 2 C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
24. Approval of (A) a revised National Park Service right-of-way permit for the Potomac Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project running from Rosslyn through Arlington National Cemetery to Columbia Pike and (B) a Memorandum of Agreement between the National Park Service, Arlington National Cemetery, the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, and Arlington County regarding the replacement of the Potomac Interceptor Sewer Line on lands of the George Washington Memorial Parkway , Department of Army and Arlington National Cemetery.
Attachment 1
Attachment 2 C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
25. Approval of the agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the development and administration of South Glebe Road signal modification and crosswalk improvements at Walter Reed Drive. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
26. Approval of an amendment to Agreement No. 234-03 between Arlington County and HNTB Corporation for additional professional engineering services for Traffic Signal Timing optimization. C.M. Recommendation: Approve amendment number 1 to agreement No. 234-03 in the lump sum amount of $75,482 to HNTB Corporation for additional Professional Engineering Services for Traffic Signal Timing Optimization. In addition, authorize the purchasing agent to execute the contract documents subject to legal review by the County Attorney,
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts 28. Park Enhancement Grant Program of FY 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Approve an allocation of $79,850 from previously appropriated County Park Enhancement Grant Program funds for four 14 projects as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission.
29. Appropriate Fiscal Year 2005 State Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant revenue and expenditure.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
30. A, B & C A. Authorize acceptance of and the allocation of $1 million from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be transferred to the Industrial Development Authority of Arlington County and then to the Corporate Executive Board subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement among Arlington County, the Authority, and CEB. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
B. Governor’s Opportunity Fund allocation and County fund appropriation. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
C. Concurrence with an inducement resolution adopted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (the “Fairfax EDA”) and approval of the issuance by the Fairfax EDA of the revenue bonds described in such inducement resolution for the benefit of the Public Broadcasting Service. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
31. Information report and acknowledgement of receipt of a $13,112,737 grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to implement a First Responder Respiratory Protection Program for the National Capital region (NCR). C.M. Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of a $13,112,737 grant from UASI to implement a First Responder Respiratory Protection Program for the NCR. In addition, appropriate $1,136,306 of the Department of Homeland Security grant to the Fire Department as the County’s portion of the grant to implement a First Responder Respiratory Protection Program.
32. Council of Governments Grant for a student intern. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
33. Authorization of the execution of the FY 2005 Commuter Services Program Grant contracts. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Requests to Advertise FY’06 Budget Items 34. A thru Q (Items 34 A, G, I & P heard at recessed meeting) B. Request to advertise Chain Bridge Road Service District tax rate as part of the real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 34B C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 for a proposed Calendar Year 2005 tax rate for the Chain Bridge Road Service District of $0.069 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report.
C. Request to advertise 2nd Road North Service District tax rate as part of the real estate tax rate. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 for a proposed Calendar Year 2005 tax rate for the 2nd Road North Service District of $0.265 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report.
D. Request to advertise Rosslyn Business Improvement Service District (Rosslyn BID) tax rate as part of the overall real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 34D C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 for a proposed Calendar Year 2005 tax rate for the Rosslyn Business Improvement Service District (Rosslyn Bid) of $0.096 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report.
E. Request to advertise personal property tax rate. Attachment to Item 34E C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 for a proposed Calendar Year 2005 personal property tax rate of $4.40 using the resolution attached to the staff report, and for public service corporations the real estate tax rate of $0.908 as requested in a prior agenda item.
F. Request to advertise proposed changes to the utility tax ordinance to increase the levy on electricity and natural gas for commercial users. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 to amend Chapter 63, of the Code of Arlington County, to increase the commercial utility tax rate for electricity and natural gas.
H. Request to advertise to change the current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance transport fee structure and increase fees from a flat transport fee for residents and non-residents to a uniform fee based on services provided for an EMS ambulance transport. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 to change the current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance transport fee structure and increase fees from a flat transport fee for residents and non-residents to a uniform fee based on services provided for an EMS ambulance.
J. Request to advertise Real Estate Tax Relief for elderly and disabled persons. Attachment to Item 34J C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 on amendments to Chapter 43 of the Arlington County Code, Real Estate Tax Relief for the elderly, to adopt an increase in the income ($72,000) and assets allowed ($240,000 for an exemption and $340,000 for a deferral) to take advantage of the new standards that were approved by the General Assembly in 2004. In addition, correct wording that was not removed from the Code by prior action in 2001.
K. Request to advertise ratification and authorization of the advertisement for a public hearing for a proposed FY 2006 household solid waste rate increase and impose a new fee for electronics recycling services. C.M. Recommendation: Ratify the advertisement of the public hearing on the proposed amendment to amend Chapter 10, Article I (Refuse) of the Code of Arlington County, placed on March 7, and authorize the second advertisement, scheduled for March 14 as notification for a public hearing to be held March 31, 2005 on the amendment to: (1) increase the annual household solid waste rate to a maximum of $248.76; and (2) impose a fee for recycling electronic components, with televisions at $20 and computer monitors at $15.
L. Request to advertise ratification and authorization of the advertisement for a public hearing for a proposed FY 2006 water/sewer rate increase. C.M. Recommendation: Ratify the advertisement of the public hearing on the proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Article 1 of the Arlington County Code (Utilities and Ordinances) placed on March 7, and authorize the second advertisement, scheduled for March 14 as notification for a public hearing to be held March 31, 2005 on the amendment, which reflects a proposed water rate increase of no more than $0.55 from $2.47 per thousand gallons to $3.02 per thousand gallons, and a proposed sewer rate increase of no more than $0.38, from $3.73 per thousand gallons to $4.11 per thousand gallons.
M. Request to advertise an amendment to the Street Development and Construction ordinance, Chapter 22, of the Code of Arlington County, Virginia, concerning charges and fees for right-of-way permits and related services to become effective July 1, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 to enact an ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify Chapter 22 (Street Development and Construction) Section 22-7 of the Code of Arlington County concerning charges for Department of Environmental Services, Division of Transportation services to become effective July 1, 2005.
N. Request to advertise amendments to Chapter 9.2 Food and Food Handling code of the Arlington County Code-application processing fee. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 to consider amendments to Chapter 9.2 of the Arlington County Code to increase the application processing fee for food establishments from $60 to $65.
O. Request to advertise ratification and authorization of advertisement of public hearings on proposed Zoning Ordinance aments to Section 36. Administration and Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance to increase application fees for building permit applications reviewed by the Zoning Administration Office for compliance with zoning regulations. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 as recommended in the staff report.
Q. Request to advertise setting for salaries for the County Board Chairman and members. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 29, 2005 an ordinance (attached to the staff report) to amend the salaries of the County Board Chairman and members to reflect an inflationary increase.
Other Request to Advertise 35. Request to advertise for a public hearing an amendment to the ordinance on precincts and polling places to relocate the polling place for voting for the Nottingham precinct to Tuckahoe School. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on April 16, 2005 to consider a proposed amendment to the ordinance on precincts and polling places, changing the polling place for the Nottingham precinct to Tuckahoe School at 6550 26th St. N.
Other
REGULAR HEARING
38. A & B (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6) A. Z-2515-04-1 Rezoning: The Christopher Companies, from “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts and “RA8-18” Apartment Dwelling Districts to “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts and “C-O-1.0” Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartment Districts at 3565 Lee Highway (RPC #05-056-002). B. SP # 388 Site Plan: The Christopher Companies, approximately 52 dwelling units, approximately 8,545 square feet of commercial/retail, with modifications for bonus density at 3565 Lee Highway (RPC #05-056-002). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the rezoning and site plan for three months. Direct the applicant to return with a project of equally high level of design, including a similar level of retail with accessible parking, positive gains for pedestrian circulation and safe crossing of Lee Highway, adding a live/work unit component, no entrance/exit on Lee Highway, further consideration of consolidation of the site with the adjoining Car World property, and no negative net loss to the medians in Lee Highway. C.M. Recommendation: Deny the rezoning and site plan requests as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 3 to 2, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Nay, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Nay, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board denied Rezoning
Z-2515-04-1 and Site Plan SP #388 for the property located at 3565 Lee Highway, as recommended in the County Manager’s February 25, 2005 report.
39. U-3108-04-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Maria Figueroa Tellez, live entertainment at 5157 Lee Highway (RPC #02-082-019). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the May 7, 2005, County Board meeting. 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 deferred to the
May 7, 2005, County Board meeting Use Permit U-3108-04-1 for live entertainment at
5157 Lee Highway as recommended in the County Manager’s March 10, 2005 Revised Report.
40. U-3116-04-1 Use Permit: Richard B. Smith, Unified Residential Development (three dwellings) at 4200 Arlington Blvd. (RPC #23-003-001). (watch video: part 1, part 2) P.C. Recommendation: Approve the URD subject to the conditions of the staff report and with the following added conditions: The landscape plan should designate the specific trees that will be bonded; the applicant will consider reorienting the building on Lot 1 so that the front of the house, but not the garage doors, faces Arlington Boulevard. The internal sidewalk should be removed. The applicant will consider using alternative permeable surface materials for the shared driveway. C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to the conditions of the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Abstaining,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Use Permit U-3116-04-1 for a Unified Residential Development at 4200 Arlington Boulevard, as recommended in the County Manager’s March 3, 2005 report, with additional amendments to condition #7 regarding construction of driveways with a permeable surface and condition #18B regarding cost of construction of sidewalk on eastern portion of interior drive to be used for sidewalk improvement in the area.
41. A, B & C (watch video) A. Declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition: “C-2” service commercial-community business districts, one-story, single-family detached frame dwelling, built in1945, at 2424 S. Shirlington Road (RPC #31-026-002). P.C. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution to declare 2424 South Shirlington Road to be blighted as defined in Section 29.12.A. of the Arlington County Code; and find that the owner has failed to cure the blight or present a reasonable plan to do so; and find that the property is not within an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is not locally designated as an historic landmark or place; and, approve the County Manager’s Plan to repair or dispose of the property by demolition of existing structures, removal of improperly stored vehicles and miscellaneous items, and securing entry to the premises to prevent dumping and illegal storage use as being in accordance with the County’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and other applicable land use regulations, and authorize the County Manager to carry out the plan. The Planning Commission further recommends that the Manager’s plan be modified to include a maintenance plan for the site and an outline for the acquisition and disposition of the property. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. 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 declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition for the property at 2424 South Shirlington Road, adopting the revised resolution distributed at the Meeting and the recommendations in the County Manager’s March 4, 2005 report, and the Planning Commission’s recommendations for maintenance plan for the site and an outline for the acquisition and disposition of the property.
B. Declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition: “R-8” one-family dwelling districts, two-story, single-family detached dwelling, built 1910, at 4389 Old Dominion Drive (RPC #05-027-035). P.C. Recommendation: Declare 4389 Old Dominion Drive to be blighted as defined in Section 29.12.A of the Arlington County Code; and Find that the owner has failed to cure the blight or present a reasonable plan to do so; and Find that the property is not within an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is not locally designated as an historic landmark or place; and, Approve the County Manager’s plan to repair or dispose of the property by acquiring the property through eminent domain as being in compliance with the County’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other applicable land use regulations, and authorize the manager to carry out the plan to resell the property to someone who will return the property to productive use and advance the County goals of affordable housing and neighborhood conservation. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. 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 declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition for the property at 4389 Old Dominion Drive, adopting the revised resolution distributed at the meeting, and the recommendations in the County Manager’s February 24, 2005 report.
C. Declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition: “R-8” one-family dwelling districts, one and one-half-story, single-family detached dwelling, built 1910, at 4391 Old Dominion Drive. (RPC #05-027-036). P.C. Recommendation: Declare 4391 Old Dominion Drive to be blighted as defined in Section 29-12.A of the Arlington County Code; and Find that the owner has failed to cure the blight or present a reasonable plan to do so; and Find that the property is not within an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is not locally designated as a historic landmark or place, and, Approve the County Manager’s plan to demolish and maintain the property as being in compliance with the County’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other applicable land use regulations, and authorize the manager to carry out the plan in a way that will return the property to productive use, and advance the County goals of affordable and work force housing and neighborhood conservation. The Planning Commission further finds that the current policies towards demolition or acquisition of blighted properties are inconsistent, and requests that the County Board direct the County Manager to clarify the treatment of properties, to make this policy consistent, and to address issues of long-term maintenance and productive use of blighted properties because there is general opposition to demolishing and fencing the properties. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. 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 declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition for the property at 4391 Old Dominion Drive, adopting the revised resolution distributed at the meeting, and the recommendations in the County Manager’s February 24, 2005 report.
Other RECESSED: At 1:31 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2005, beginning with removed consent items #2, 4, 7A & B, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 22A &B, 27, 34A, 34G, 34I, 34P, 36 and 37.
RECESSED HEARING
Tuesday March 15, 2005
3:00 P.M. Reports
6:30 P.M. Consent Agenda
No earlier than 6:45 P.M. Regular Hearing
- Analysis of Contingent Accounts
Contingent Accounts
Expense Reports
- COUNTY BOARD REPORTS (watch video: part 1, part 2)
- APPOINTMENTS (watch video: part 1, part 2)
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. 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 attached Charge to establish the Committee on Program Performance.
- REGIONAL REPORTS (watch video)
- COUNTY MANAGER REPORT (watch video)
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m. - CONSENT (The following items were removed for discussion from the Consent Agenda of Saturday, March 12, 2005 and will be heard: #2, #4, #7A & B, #11, 13, #17, 18, #20, #22A &B, #27, #34A, #34G, 34I, 34P, #36, #37) (watch video: part 1, part 2)
2. SP #85 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): EADS North America; for a rooftop sign at 1616 N. Ft. Myer Dr. (RPC #17-003-033). (watch video) 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 23, 2005 Report for Site Plan Amendment SP #85.
4. SP #94 Site Plan (Carry-Over): Rosslyn Center Associates LP, extend site plan for additional five years until January 17, 2010 at 1700 and 1800 Blocks North Moore Street, 1700 Block North Lynn Street (RPC #16-037-001). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment request, but extend the term of SP #94 only to March 31, 2006, subject to amended condition #1 and all previously approved conditions. 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 the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 22, 2005 Report for Site Plan Amendment SP #94.
7. A & B (watch video) A. SP #231 Site Plan Amendment: Steven Fier, for live entertainment and dancing at 2300 Clarendon Blvd. (The Music Box) (RPC #18-005-041, -044). C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, 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 recommendation in the County Manager’s February 24, 2005 Report to defer Site Plan Amendment SP #231 for live entertainment to the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting.
B. SP #231 Site Plan Review: for conversion of retail space (dentist office) at 2250 Clarendon Blvd. (RPC #18-004-066, -068, 18-005-040).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a review in three (3) years (March 2008). 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 recommendation in the County Manager’s March 10, 2005 Revised Report to renew Site Plan Amendment SP #231 for conversion of retail space (dentist office) at 2250 Clarendon Boulevard.
11. U-2823-94-4 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): for the operation of dish antennas, panel antennas and equipment cabinets on the existing water tower at 2400 N. Wakefield St. (Sprint PCS/Lee Pumping Station-RPC #05-005-072). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Continue subject to all previous conditions and revised condition #2, as stated in the staff report, with a review in one (1) year (March 2006). 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 Use Permit Review U-2823-94-4 to the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting, to work with nearby homeowners on potential impacts from emissions at the tower that disrupt various service transmissions.
13. U-3102-04-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): BCN Enterprises, LLC, for a Unified Commercial/Mixed Use Development, commercial/live/work space, residential condominiums at 2515-2525 Lee Highway (RPC #15-007-005, 006). (watch video) P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the April 4, 2005 Planning Commission meeting and the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the April 16, 2005, County Board meeting. 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 24, 2005 report to defer the Use Permit to the April 16, 2005 County Board Meeting.
17. Ordinance to vacate portion of easement for public street and utilities purposes at the north end of North Wakefield Street, between Fairfax Drive and Wilson Boulevard, adjacent to 950 N. Glebe Road, Part Parcel “D,” Kenwood Subdivision, (RPC #14-053-024), with conditions. (watch video) P.C. Recommendation: The proposed vacation and all proposed actions, conditions are in accordance with the elements of the Comprehensive Plan or applicable parts thereof and the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to the review and determination of an appropriate compensation. 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 24, 2005 Report.
18. Ordinance allowing the encroachment of an underground parking garage under easement for public street and utility purposes along 26th Street South, on Parcel “B”, property of Third Gould Limited Partnership (RPC #34-027-025). (watch video) Attachment to Item 18 C.M. Recommendation: Enact the ordinance (attached to the staff report) allowing the encroachment of an underground parking garage under an easement for public street and utility purposes along 26th Street South, on Parcel “B”, property of Third Gould Limited Partnership. In addition, authorize the Engineering and Capital Projects Division Director, Department of Environmental Services, to execute, on behalf of the County Board, all documents necessary to effectuate the ordinance, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney. 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s March 2, 2005 Report.
20. Approval of Deed of Temporary Easement and Construction Agreement between the County Board (“Grantor”) and Lee Gardens Housing Corporation (“Grantee”) for Grantee to Construct a Storm Sewer on a portion of Rocky Run Park (RPC #18084007). (watch video) Attachment 1
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Attachment 3 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s March 8, 2005 Report.
22. A & B (watch video) A. Award of contract between the County Board and Hughes Group Architects for professional architectural and engineering design services for park and recreation facilities at the North Tract area. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the award of contract number 329-04 to Hughes Group Architects in an amount not to exceed $6,565,200, plus a contingency of $984,800 for a total contract authorization not to exceed $7,550,000 for professional architectural and design services for park and recreation facilities for the North Tract area. Also, authorize the purchasing agent to execute the contract documents, subject to legal review by the County Attorney. 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 the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 16, 2005 Report.
B. Award of contract between the County Board and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Transportation Design Services for relocating Old Jefferson Davis Highway in conjunction with the North Tract project. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the award of contract number 379-04 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $707,840 plus a contingency of $141,568 for a total contract authorization not to exceed $849,408 for professional transportation design services for relocating Old Jefferson Davis Highway in conjunction with the North Tract project. Also, authorize the purchasing agent to execute the contract documents, subject to legal review by the County Attorney. 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 the recommendation in the County Manager’s March 1, 2005 Report.
27. FY 2005 Supplemental Grants for the Department of Human Services. (watch video) Supplemental Report C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. 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 recommendations in the County Manager’s February 28, 2005 Report and March 8, 2005 Supplemental Report.
(Item 34 watch video) 34 A. Request to advertise proposed real estate tax rate. Attachment 1
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Attachment 3 C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005, for a proposed Calendar Year 2005 real estate tax rate of $0.908, using the advertisement attached to the staff report. 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 recommendation in the County Manager’s March 1, 2005 Report to advertise a proposed Calendar Year 2005 real estate tax rate of $0.908.
34 G. Request to advertise an amendment to Section 14.2-7.1 of the Arlington County Code to increase parking meter fines for FY 2006. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 on an amendment to Section 14.2-7.1 of the Arlington County Code to increase the expired parking meter fine. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 3 to 2, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Nay, Mr. Ferguson – Nay, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board took no action.
34 I. Request to advertise an amendment to Section 14.2-44 (b) of the County Code to increase parking meter rates, effective July 1, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 on an amendment to Section 14.2-44(b) of the County Code to increase parking meter rates, effective July 1, 2005. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Nay, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board took no action.
34 P. Request to advertise Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources user fees for Fiscal Year 2006. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing on March 31, 2005 for the setting of FY 2006 Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources program fees as listed in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded 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 approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 23, 2005 Report, with staff to bring to the Board at relevant upcoming budget work session further recommendations on potential fees that may be increased effective 7/1/05, with a more comprehensive look at the entire fee structure during the FY 07 budget process.
36. Declaration of blight and plan for repair or other disposition: “R2-7” two-family and town house dwelling districts, one-story, single-family detached dwelling, built in 1919, at 3816 S. 22nd St. (RPC #31-017-089). (watch video) P.C. Recommendation: Take no action. C.M. Recommendation: Take no action. 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 took no action.
37. Minutes. (watch video) 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 approved the minutes, with amendment to the 10/9/04 minutes.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEMS The following are in accordance with the Meeting Procedures adopted by the County Board: A. Public Comment Period: Held at Saturday Regular Meetings at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of this category is to alert the Board of items not on that day’s agenda, already decided, or scheduled for future hearings. Submit a speaker slip to the Clerk; you have up to 2 minutes to speak; only one speaker per topic will be heard. Print a Public Comment Speaker Slip. B. Consent Agenda: Items removed on Saturday, no earlier than 9 a.m., will be heard at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will automatically remove the item from the Consent Agenda and carry it over to the following Tuesday Recessed Meeting for public testimony (no speakers will be heard on Saturday). Submit a speaker slip on Saturday, identifying all the Consent Agenda item number(s) you wish to address on one slip; at the Tuesday meeting, individuals and organizations have up to 3 minutes to speak on all matters. (Example: if you sign-up to speak on two items, you are called one time to speak a maximum of three minutes on both items.); speakers are heard in a group before the Board begins discussing the removed Consent Agenda items; additional speakers may sign-up to testify on the previously removed items at the Tuesday recessed meeting by submitting a speaker slip by 6:30 p.m. Print a Consent Agenda Speaker Slip. C. Regular Hearing: Items heard no earlier than 9 a.m. on Saturday, and no earlier than 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Carefully check the agenda. Matters may be scheduled for hearing at the Saturday regular meeting or the prescheduled Tuesday recessed meeting. Submit a speaker slip to the Clerk before the first speaker on your item is called; no slips will be accepted after that time; individuals may speak for a maximum of 2 or 3 minutes per agenda item; representatives of civic organizations may speak for a maximum of 2, 3, or 5 minutes. (The 5 minute slot is reserved for civic organizations.); 2 minute speakers are called first; 3 minute speakers second; and, finally, 5 minute speakers. In each category, speakers will be called in the order in which slips are received. Print a Regular Hearing Speaker Slip. Speaker slips may be downloaded in advance of the meeting. (see the above Speaker Slip links.) You can complete the web form online but you must hand it to the Clerk in the Board Room the day of the hearing. No slips are accepted in advance of the meeting. Written materials should be handed directly to the Clerk. Oral testimony should not duplicate written statements. When submitting materials, please provide 8 copies for the Board, staff, and the public record. See also: URL: http://www.arlingtonva.us/cbo
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