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COUNTY BOARD BUSINESS AND REPORTS

I. County Board Reports

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II. Appointments Watch video

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board made the appointments to Advisory Groups as shown in the attached list.

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PUBLIC COMMENT (To begin at 6:30 p.m.) Watch video

CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1-38) Citizens interested in removing an item from the Consent Agenda must submit a speaker slip to the Clerk at the Tuesday, November 14, 2006, meeting before 6:45 p.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Tuesday).

CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Consent Agenda – items #1 through #38 – except for items #1, 3, 13, 20, 21, and 32, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Wednesday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.

Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews

2. SP #88 Site Plan Amendment: Culpepper Garden Board of Directors, replace fence; 4435 N. Pershing Drive (RPC #20-024-001, -237, -238).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment for the replacement of a fence subject to all previous conditions and one new condition.

4. SP #189 Site Plan Amendment: 2800/2900 Crystal Drive Property LLC, façade changes and lobby improvements; 2800, 2900 Crystal Drive (RPC #34-027-027, -028).

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the December 9, 2006, County Board meeting.

5 . SP #193 Site Plan Amendment: rooftop signs; 665 N. Glebe Road (Ballston Common, RPC #14-059-001, -002, -003, -004, -029, -032) Lincoln Holdings LLC.

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment for the illumination of the two approved rooftop identification signs to the December 9, 2006, County Board meeting.

6 . SP #221 Site Plan Amendment: Mi Kyung Kim, outdoor seating for restaurant; 2200 Wilson Blvd. (Panda Maxx, RPC #18-004-007, -008).

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request to the December 9, 2006, County Board meeting.

7 . SP #239 Site Plan Review: outdoor seating, live entertainment; 4121 Wilson Blvd. (Matsutake, RPC #14-047-017).

C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in three (3) years (November 2009).

8 . 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 un-built Lee Highway just east of the intersection with North Lynn Street.

B. Z-2521-05-1 Rezoning (Carry-Over): 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 (Carry-Over): 1101 Lee Highway Associates LLC, approximately 70 dwelling units; 1101 Lee Highway (RPC #16-018-009).

P.C. Recommendation: Defer the following items to the December 9, 2006 County Board meeting and the November 27, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the following items to the December 9, 2006 County Board meeting: General Land Use Plan amendment, the proposed rezoning, and the proposed site plan.

Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments

9. U-1840-70-3 Use Permit Amendment: WAVA Building LP, replace existing tower structure; 5232 Lee Highway (RPC #09-001-021).

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request to the January 2007 County Board meeting.

1 0. U-2629-89-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment and dancing; 2039 Wilson Blvd. (Guarapo, RPC #16-030-003).

C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in five (5) years (November 2011).

1 1. U-2815-94-1 Use Permit Amendment: Malik, Inc., live entertainment; 237 N. Glebe Road (Pines of Italy, RPC # 20-032-071).

C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in three (3) years (November 2009).

1 2. U-3015-01-1 Use Permit Amendment: Child and Family Network Centers, amend hours and days of childcare facility; 2335 N. 11th St. (Woodbury Park, RPC #18-084-002).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the use permit amendment subject to all previous conditions and one new condition, with an administrative review in one (1) year (November 2007) and a County Board review in three (3) years (November 2009).

 

14. U-3064-03-1 Use Permit Review: automobile window tinting, sale of automobile accessories; 4615 Columbia Pike (Sonic Tint, RPC #23-037-004).

C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous use permit conditions, with an administrative review in six (6) months (May 2007) and a review by the County Board in one (1) year (November 2007).

1 5. U-3110-04-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Alisina Nezam, Unified Commercial Mixed Use Development (two live/work units); 2219 S. Shirlington Road (RPC #31-025-049).

C.M. Recommendation: Withdraw consideration of the request for Unified Commercial Mixed-Use Development.

1 6. U-3153-06-2 Use Permit Review: review live entertainment; 77, 79 N. Glebe Road (Mi Pueblo, RPC #20-033-004).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (November 2007).

1 7. U-3161-06-1 Use Permit: Marie A. Mosby, family daycare for nine (9) children; 2810 S. 20th St. (RPC #31-008-034).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (November 2007).

1 8. U-3162-06-3 Use Permit (Carry-Over): New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, rooftop and grade level telecommunications facilities; 5115 Little Falls Road (RPC #02-024-027).

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request until the January 2007 County Board meeting.

1 9. U-3163-06-1 Use Permit: (Carry-Over) Shirlington Neighborhoods, LLC, comprehensive sign plan; 3527 S. Four Mile Run Drive, 3400 Kemper Road (RPC #31-032-002, 003, 31-033-004).

C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request to the December 9, 2006, County Board meeting.

 

Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases

22. Enactment of an ordinance to amend and reenact an ordinance to vacate the western portion of North Taft Street, approximately 3,905 square feet, adjacent to Lots 10, 11 and 16, Block 15, Fort Myer Heights, at #2001 13th St. N., Site Plan #366 (RPC #17013006), with conditions.

C.M. Recommendation: Enact the ordinance (attached to the staff report) to amend and reenact an ordinance to vacate the western portion of North Taft Street, approximately 3,905 square feet, in which the County has an easement interest only and does not own the street in fee, North of 13th Street adjacent to Lots 10, 11, and 16, Block 15, Fort Myer Heights, 2001 13th St. N., Site Plan #366 with conditions. In addition, authorize the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, Department of Environmental Services, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County Board, the deed of vacation, and to accept on behalf of the County Board all easements required by conditions of the ordinance, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.

2 3. Resolution to accept an offer of the dedication of a 20' public storm sewer easement on the real property located at 2001 N. Adams St., Arlington, Virginia (RPC # 15004034).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.

2 4. Authorization to accept a deed of easement for the Department of Environmental Services projects on a property located at 3533 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia (RPC# 23040001).

C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the motion attached to the staff report, dated October 17, 2006, designated Exhibit 1, approving a deed of easement and authorizing execution thereof.

2 5. Enactment of an ordinance to allow encroachment of an underground electric vault within the right-of-way of North Garfield Street, immediately adjacent to Lots 92, 93, 94 and 95, Lyon’s Addition to Clarendon, Block “F”, RPC Numbers 18-013-001 and 18-013-006, with conditions; and enactment of an ordinance to allow encroachment of an underground electric vault within the right-of-way of Wilson Boulevard, immediately adjacent to Lot 9, Lyon’s Addition to Clarendon, Block “E”, RPC No. 18-012-001, with conditions.

C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.

Ordinances and Plans

26. Adoption of Proposed Amendment to Section 20 (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts of the Zoning Ordinance to change Section III (C) - Regulating Plans to increase the width of the street space for South Glebe Road from 91 feet to a minimum of 97 feet and a maximum of 116 feet, and increase the width of the street space for South Walter Reed Drive from either 84 feet or 91 feet to 93 feet, or a half-segment of South Walter Reed Drive north of 9th Street South from 45.5 feet to 46 feet in the Town Center area of the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District..

P.C. Recommendation: The County Board approves the Zoning Ordinance amendment provided that staff investigates the advertised language to ensure that it is legal and consistent with the language in the staff report.

C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance attached to the staff report to amend, reenact and recodify Section 20 (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the width of the street space shown on the Regulating Plan for South Glebe Road and South Walter Reed Drive.

2 7. GP-302-05-2: General Land Use Plan amendments for the Clarendon Metro Station Area

1. For the purpose of identifying properties where proposed special regulations and incentives are applicable, such as density credits for building preservation, optional increased density provisions, special use permit processes, and limitations on by-right townhouse development, amend boundary of the “Clarendon Revitalization District” to include properties: designated “Service Commercial” and “Medium Density Mixed-Use” north of Wilson Boulevard between Highland Street and Danville Street; designated “Low-Medium” Residential south of 10th Street North between North Irving Street and North Fillmore Street; and designated “Service Commercial” bordered by North Fillmore Street, Washington Boulevard., and 9th Street North;

2. Amend “Note 2” to remove information pertaining to town house style commercial/residential development, reserve this Note number for a future GLUP note, and remove “Commercial Townhouse District” in the GLUP booklet to allow for subsequent amendments to the “Clarendon Revitalization District” which will be intended to consolidate text regarding the Clarendon Metro station area and set forth new policy goals and objectives for this area along the south edge of 10th Street; and

3. Amend the Clarendon Metro Station Area box on the back of the GLUP map to reflect the new goals, objectives and policies as set forth in the County Board-adopted Policy Directives (adopted February 28, 2006).

P.C. Recommendation: The County Board defer the above items to the December 9, 2006 County Board meeting and the November 27, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.

C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the adoption of General Land Use Plan amendments for the Clarendon Metro Station area to the December 9, 2006, County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting.

Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts

28. Appropriation of Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) Block Grant Funds.

C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate $24,601 from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to the Child and Family Services Division to enhance the system of care for youth with emotional disturbances.

2 9. Appropriation of one-time Co-Occurring State Infrastructure Grant (COSIG) funds.

C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate in FY 2007 $8,894 of one-time federal funds from the COSIG Project to the Department of Human Services to provide training in integrated treatment of mental illness and substance abuse.

3 0. Appropriation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for the implementation of emergency exercise and training programming.

C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate, in Fiscal Year 2007, $62,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Emergency Management for implementation of the training and emergency exercises.

Requests to Advertise

31. Request to advertise adoption of the Clarendon Sector Plan – Part 2

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C.M. Recommendation: Ratify the advertisement of public hearings on the adoption of the 2006 Clarendon Sector Plan – Part 2, updates to Part 1, and options for new streets and open spaces at the western end of Clarendon to be held at the December 9, 2006 County Board meeting and its associated Planning Commission meeting.

 

33. Request to advertise public hearings to consider the adoption of the Arlington Historic Preservation Master Plan to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertisement of public hearings to consider the adoption of the Arlington Historic Preservation Master Plan at the December 9, 2006, County Boar meeting and its associated Planning Commission meeting on November 27, 2006.

3 4. Request to advertise public hearing on the ordinance on Arlington Transit (“ART”) fares to establish discounted fares for teens

C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertising of a public hearing to be held on December 9, 2006, to adopt an amendment and reenactment of a non-codified ordinance revising the passenger fare schedule for the Arlington Transit (“ART”) Transportation System, to become effective on January 1, 2007.

Other

35. Resolution authorizing preliminary assessment for local improvements under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2404 et. seq., Concerning High Density and High Pedestrian Concrete Maintenance Program, Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Improvements for Project No. 2006-4 at 1515 N. Adams St. (RPC #15-059-004) and 600 N. Glebe Road.,(RPC #20-012-021) Account #001.313/CN.

C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.

3 6. Amendments to the County Purchasing Resolution.

C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the proposed amendments (attached to the staff report) to the Arlington County Purchasing Resolution to be effective upon the date of adoption by the County Board.

3 7. Adoption of the tentative 2007 County Board meeting schedule.

38. Minutes.

REGULAR HEARING ITEMS

39. Renaming of 28th Street South between Shirlington Circle and South Stafford Street, and South Stafford Street between 28th Street South and South Arlington Mill Drive to “Campbell Avenue,” effective July 1, 2007. Watch video

Attachment

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the renaming of 28th Street South between Shirlington Circle and South Stafford Street, and of South Stafford Street between 28th Street South and South Arlington Mill Drive to “Campbell Avenue,” to become effective July 1, 2007.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the renaming of 28th Street South between Shirlington Circle and South Stafford Street, and of South Stafford Street between 28th Street South and South Arlington Mill Drive to “Campbell Avenue,” to become effective July 1, 2007, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 2, 2006, report.

40. A. SP #13 Site Plan Amendment: Smith Property Holdings Crystal Towers LP, Alder Branch Realty LP, Smith Property Holdings Crystal Houses LLC., incorporate 1900 S. Eads St., construct approximately 247 dwelling units; 1600, 1900 S. Eads St. (RPC #35-011-007, -008, 36-018-014).

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P.C. Recommendation: Approve the Site Plan amendment to incorporate 1900 S. Eads St. to Site Plan #13 and construct 247 dwelling units, subject to the proposed staff conditions except as herein modified: revise Condition #19D to construct a six (6) foot wide median; Revise Condition #68 to include at least 26 LEED credits, and remove “after the shell and core” permit language; add a condition to formalize the proposed features of universal accessibility; encourage construction pile drilling instead of pile driving to excavate the foundations; include the language of Condition #64 (public art) as recommended in the draft staff report to earmark the contribution to be used in the Crystal City and Pentagon City Metro station areas rather than the Aurora Hills Civic Association; add language to the end of Condition #6, regarding street patching, to say, “Additionally, the developer will replace any temporary or cold patch pavement with hot patching to return the road surface to a smooth, clean condition matching the appropriate contour of the street within 30 days or as soon as weather permits such repairs, whichever comes first;” add language to Condition # 64 (public art) to add the sentence, “The County's Arts Commission and community representatives from the Aurora Highlands Civic Association, Arlington Ridge Civic Association, and other nearby civic associations shall be consulted;” recommend consideration of construction of a raised median in South Fern Street instead of the textured median in Condition #19D.

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the major site plan amendment to the Crystal Towers site plan (SP #13), to incorporate the Crystal Houses block and to add 247 units to the site plan, subject to all existing conditions (69 conditions as approved April 20, 2002) that apply solely to the Crystal Towers block, the new conditions included in the staff report which apply solely to the Crystal Houses block portion of SP #13, and two new Conditions (#78 and #79) that apply to both the Crystal Houses and Crystal Towers blocks portions of SP #13.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the major site plan amendment to the Crystal Towers site plan (SP #13), to incorporate the Crystal Houses block and to add 247 units to the site plan at 1600 and 1900 South Eads Street (RPC #35-011-007, -008, 36-018-014), subject to all existing conditions (69 conditions as approved April 20, 2002) that apply solely to the Crystal Towers block, the new conditions included in the staff report which apply solely to the Crystal Houses block portion of SP #13, and two new Conditions (#78 and #79) that apply to both the Crystal Houses and Crystal Towers blocks portions of SP #13, as recommended in the County Manager’s November 3, 2006, report.

 

B. Enactment of ordinance to vacate: A portion of a ten (10) foot storm sewer easement located along South Eads Street on the eastern part of Parcel 1, property of Alder Branch Realty Limited Partnership (“Parcel 1”), including a portion of a ten (10) foot storm sewer easement located diagonally on the northeast corner of Parcel 1; a portion of a ten (10) foot storm sewer easement located along South Eads Street on the eastern part of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2, property of Alder Branch Realty Limited Partnership (“Parcel 2”); a five (5) foot sanitary sewer easement running from the eastern part of Parcel 1 into Middle Part of Parcel 1; and a portion of a five (5) foot sanitary sewer easement located along the southern part of Parcel 2, which portions of easements and easements to be vacated are each located within the property known as 1900 S. Eads St., RPC #36-018-014, with conditions.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s October 26, 2006, report related to the enactment of ordinance to vacate easements at 1900 South Eads Street, RPC #36-018-014, with conditions.

41. U-3155-06-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Unified Residential Development for five dwelling units; 4520 N. Glebe Road (RPC #03-004-001); The Barrett Companies.

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P.C. Recommendation: Approve with the following provisions: average coverage for the houses will be 33.3%; the Planning Commission supports a modification to the bond amount for the preservation and survivability of trees during construction; amend Condition #23 to specifically state, after the words “Landscape Conservation Plan,” “the 28 trees that are on or near the site in good condition”; no sidewalk on North Richmond Street where the slope is, because it would adversely affect the trees and topography; accept the most recent driveway configuration; special consideration should be given to the impact of stormwater runoff on the adjacent homes; the developer shall review and consider achieving the Green Home Choice standards; the utility strip adjacent to the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection should be eliminated; revise Condition #22 to require consultation with historic preservation staff; and consider moving the house on lot 5 toward North Richmond Street.

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the use permit application to permit the development of a five-lot Unified Residential Development subject to conditions of the staff report.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Use Permit U-3155-06-1 for a Unified Residential Development with five dwelling units located at 4520 North Glebe Road (RPC #03-004-001), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 7, 2006, report.

42. SP #375 Site Plan Amendment: Rose 70 KSF LLC, freestanding sign; 2200 N. Westmoreland St., 6900 Lee Highway (RPC #11-011-001, -002, -003).

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C.M. Recommendation: Accept withdrawal of the site plan amendment request to permit a freestanding sign on the public right-of-way.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board accepted the withdrawal of Site Plan Amendment SP #375 for a freestanding sign at 2200 North Westmoreland Street and 6900 Lee Highway (RPC #11-011-001, -002, -003), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 7, 2006, revised report.

43. SP #106-6 Site Plan Amendment: TLJ Hospitality Shirlington LLC, amend comprehensive sign plan; 2751 S. Stafford St. (Bear Rock Café, RPC #29-014-017).

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C.M. Recommendation: Deny the site plan amendment to amend the comprehensive sign plan as proposed. Approve the site plan amendment to amend the comprehensive sign plan to permit a revised temporary wall sign of 40 square feet for a period of three (3) years, until November 14, 2009.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Nay, the Board denied the Site Plan Amendment SP #106-6 to amend the comprehensive sign plan as proposed and approved the Site Plan Amendment SP #106-6 to amend the comprehensive sign plan to permit a revised temporary wall sign of 40 square feet for a period of three (3) years, until November 14, 2009, for 2751 South Stafford Street (RPC #29-014-017), as recommended in the County Manager’s November 2, 2006, report.

4 4. Claim of Park Glen Condominium Unit Owners Association (No report for this item). Watch video FINAL ACTION: Previous denial upheld; claimant or representative not present.

 

45. Claim of Charles O’Regan (No report for this item). Watch video

FINAL ACTION: Held over for action on November 15, 2006.

Other

RECESSED: At 10:01 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2006, with removed consent items #1, 3, 13, 20, 21, and 32 to be heard at 6:30 p.m.

COUNTY BOARD RECESSED MEETING

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
6:30 P.M. Consent Agenda
No earlier than 6:45 P.M. Regular Hearing

The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m.

CONSENT ITEMS (Items removed from the Consent Agenda from Tuesday, November 14, 2006)
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1. SP #24 Site Plan Amendment: Carr NP DC/VA Properties – A LLC, extend conversion of approximately 2,200 square feet retail; 1300 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #17-003-030).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment to extend the retail conversion for five (5) years through November 30, 2011, with an amendment to condition #50.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Site Plan Amendment SP #24 for 1300 Wilson Boulevard (RPC #17-003-030) to extend the retail conversion for five (5) years through November 30, 2011 , with an amendment to condition #50, as recommended in the County Manager's October 25, 2006 , report.

3. SP #106-5 Site Plan Amendment: On the County Board's Own Motion, modify conditions #56 and #57 to remove references to surface parking in the lot along 31st St. across from Quincy Tower; parcel B1-A Village at Shirlington (Quincy Tower, RPC #29-019-032)

C.M. Recommendation: Modify conditions #56 and #57 of SP #106 to reflect the reduction in surface parking spaces, including the elimination of three spaces dedicated to the Post Office. In addition, consent to including the parcel shown as Attachment A in the staff report hereto, within SP #106 upon its dedication to the County.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Site Plan Amendment SP #106-5 to modify conditions #56 and #57 of SP #106 to reflect the reduction in surface parking spaces, including the elimination of three spaces dedicated to the Post Office. In addition, consent to including the parcel shown as Attachment A in the staff report hereto, within SP #106 upon its dedication to the County , as recommended in the County Manager 's October 31, 2006 , report.

13. U-3048-02-1 Use Permit Review: job training classes; 825 S. Taylor St. (African Immigrants Rehab Project, RPC #23-034-146).

C.M. Recommendation: Do not renew the use permit for job training classes.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board did not renew Use Permit U-3048-02-1 for job training classes at 825 South Taylor Street (RPC #23-034-146), as recommended in the County Manager's October 27, 2006 , report.

20. U-3165-06-1 Use Permit: Rosalina Huaman, family daycare for nine (9) children; 6088 N. 8th Place (RPC #12-009-037).

C.M. Recommendation: Approve, subject to conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (November 2007).

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred to the January 2007 County Board meeting, consideration of Use Permit U-3165-06-1 for family day care for nine (9) children for property located at 6088 8 th Place North (RPC #12-009-037) , as recommended in the County Manager's November 15, 2006 , Revised Report.

21. Enactment of an ordinance to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 15, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1423 N. Rhodes St. (RPC #17026007), and to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 16, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1417 N. Rhodes St. (RPC #17026006), with conditions.

P.C. Recommendation: The Planning Commission finds that the proposed vacations are substantially in accord with the adopted Comprehensive Plan or applicable part thereof.

C.M. Recommendation: Enact the ordinance (attached to the staff report) to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 15, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1423 N. Rhodes St., and to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 16, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1417 N. Rhodes St. with conditions. In addition, authorize the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, Department of Environmental Services, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County Board, the deed of vacation, and to accept on behalf of the County Board all dedications required by conditions of the ordinance, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board enacted the ordinance (attached to the staff report) to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 15, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1423 N. Rhodes St., and to vacate an easement for public street and utilities purposes on Lot 16, Block 4, Fort Myer Heights, 1417 N. Rhodes St. with conditions. In addition, authorize the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, Department of Environmental Services, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County Board, the deed of vacation, and to accept on behalf of the County Board all dedications required by conditions of the ordinance, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney., as recommended in the County Manager's October 20, 2006 , report, with further guidance to the Manager to ensure no water run-off to adjacent properties, per Code requirements.

32. Request to advertise public hearings by the Planning Commission and the County Board, to dates concurrent with those for consideration of the Central Place site plan and rezoning applications, on the following:

A. Amendments to the General Land Use Plan to (See Attachment 1):

1. Change the land use designation from “Public” [Parks (Local, regional, and federal). Schools (Public). Parkways, major unpaved rights-of-way. Libraries and cultural facilities.] to “High” Office-Apartment-Hotel (up to 3.8 F.A.R. Office Density, up to 4.8 F.A.R. Apartment Density, up to 3.8 F.A.R. Hotel Density) for the northern and southern portions of the block generally bounded by North Lynn Street, Wilson Boulevard, North Moore Street, and 19th Street North while keeping the central portion of the block “Public”;

2. Remove the General Location for Open Space symbol currently located on the southern portions of the aforementioned block; and

3. Remove the stipple pattern on the northern and central portions of the aforementioned block as a correction to indicate private ownership of those areas.

B. Amendments to the Master Transportation Plan – Pedestrian Transportation Plan to specify changes to the Rosslyn Skywalk Network that delete the Skywalk bridges across North Moore Street and North Lynn Street, between Wilson Boulevard and 19th Street North (See Attachment 2).

C. Amendments to Section 25B. “C-O Rosslyn” Commercial Office Building, Retail, Hotel and Multiple-Family Dwelling Districts, to modify the provision for additional height regulations for properties designated within the boundaries of the Central Place block, defined as the property bounded by 19th Street North, North Lynn Street, Wilson Boulevard, and Fort Myer Drive, which would modify the maximum building height regulations to include a maximum building height of 400 feet (See Attachment 3).

C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission and the County Board, on dates concurrent with those for consideration of the Central Place site plan and rezoning applications.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board a uthorized advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission and the County Board, on dates concurrent with those for consideration of the Central Place site plan and rezoning applications, to consider proposed amendments to the General Land Use Plan, proposed amendments to the Master Transportation Plan – Pedestrian Transportation Plan, and proposed amendments to Section 25B. “C-O Rosslyn” Commercial Office Building , Retail, Hotel and Multiple-Family Dwelling Districts of the Zoning Ordinance, as recommended in the County Manager 's November 7, 2006 , report.

The following items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m.

REGULAR HEARING ITEMS (Regular Hearing items from Tuesday, November 14, 2006, if needed, as well as those listed below)

46. Arlington County 2007 Legislative Program for the 2007 Virginia General Assembly session.
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C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the Arlington County Board 2007 Legislative Package.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred to December 9, 2006 , adoption of the Arlington County Board 2007 Legislative Package, as amended regarding Livable Home tax credits, community-based services, the Governor's initiative to preserve 400,000 acres across the State, and description of gang prevention efforts.

47. Fiscal Year 2006 closeout and re-appropriation into FY 2007.

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C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.

FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Closeout and Reappropriation into FY 2007 , as recommended in the County Manager's November 8, 2006 , report.

48. Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 budget guidance.

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C.M. Recommendation: Provide guidance on the FY 2008 budget.

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. Zimmerman - Aye; Mr. Ferguson – Aye; Ms. Favola - Aye; Mr. Fisette - Aye; and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the County Board provided the following guidance to the County Manager in the preparation of his proposed Fiscal Year 2008 budget:

 

1)      Present a balanced and sustainable base budget within existing tax rates.

2)      Fully fund all debt, lease, and other contractual commitments including those that are “subject to appropriation” in the base budget.

3)      Base budget add no new positions or programs supported by local tax revenues.

4)      Continue to increase our commitment to maintain infrastructure (maintenance capital).

5)      Provide the most sustainable compensation plan possible while retaining competitiveness in the region.

6)      Adjust fee and grant funded programs up or down, relative to available revenues.

7)      Provide for a transfer to the Arlington Public Schools consistent with the approved Revenue Sharing Agreement.

8)      Provide strategies for maintaining critical human services programs impacted by the loss of LPACAP funding.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

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49. Authorization to file a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a waiver to permit a licensed, County-owned, AM radio station to utilize one antenna location at 10 watts and to request a special temporary authority to operate with an extended boundary. Watch video

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's October 20, 2006 , report, regarding authorization to file a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a waiver to permit a licensed, County-owned, AM radio station to utilize one antenna location at 10 watts and to request a special temporary authority to operate with an extended bound.

50. Cancellation of award of contract to lighting maintenance incorporated for provision and installation of athletic field lighting improvements at Washington – Lee High School, Invitation to Bid Number 327-06, and approval of an award of a contract to Dalton Electric Service, Inc. under Invitation to Bid Number 327-06. Watch video

C.M. Recommendation: Cancel the award of contract Number 327-06 in the amount of $265,000 to Lighting Maintenance Incorporated. Approve the award of contract Number 327-06-1 in the amount of $267,200 to Dalton Electric Service, Inc., and approve an allocation of $62,800 as a contingency for change orders for a total contract authorization of $330,000. In addition, authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract documents and all other documents to implement the above actions, subject to review of such documents by the County Attorney.

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board cancelled the award of contract Number 327-06 in the amount of $265,000 to Lighting Maintenance Incorporated, approved the award of contract Number 327-06-1 in the amount of $267,200 to Dalton Electric Service, Inc., and approve an allocation of $62,800 as a contingency for change orders for a total contract authorization of $330,000, and authorized the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract documents and all other documents to implement the above actions, subject to review of such documents by the County Attorney, as recommended in the County Manager's October 20, 2006, report.

APPOINTMENTS

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FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board made the appointments to Advisory Groups as shown in the attached list.

 

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement between A-Quincy Tower, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia, for the purchase by the County of a 12,476 square foot parcel of real estate and improvements located at 31 st Street South, northeast of South Randolph Street (RPC #29019032); and authorized the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, accept the deed, and execute all related documents necessary for the County and others to obtain access and title to the real estate, subject to approval as to form of all documents by the County Attorney, and to modifications that do not materially change the County's position as reflected in the foregoing documents as determined by the County Manager and the County Attorney.

 

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board authorized the County Manager, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the County Board a Waiver of Privilege and Confidentiality as required by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC concerning mediation for the FCC 800 MHz band reconfiguration, subject to review thereof by the County Attorney.

 

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board authorized the County Attorney to file a petition in the Circuit Court of Arlington County, appealing the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals in BZA appeal number V-10028-06.

 

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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board denied the claim of Charles O'Regan.

 

ADJOURNED: At 11:38 p.m. , the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

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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 must hand the slip 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:

• View Brochure: Arlington County Board Meeting Speaking Procedures
• See a full copy of the County Board Meeting Procedures or contact the Clerk's Office at 703-228-3130 (703-228-4611 TTY).

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