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CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, 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 Consent Agenda – items #1 through #69 – except for items #2, 3, 39, 46, 65, and 68, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
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Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews
1. SP #89 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): Arland Towers1101, LLC., conversion of former Newseum space; 1101 Wilson Blvd. , (RPC #16-039-002).
C.M. Recommendation : Defer the subject request to convert the former Newseum space to the October 14, 2006 County Board meeting.
2. SP #106 Site Plan Amendment: Extra Virgin Restaurant, live entertainment, outdoor seating (30 seats); 4053 S. 28 th St. , (RPC #29-020-004).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve subject to all previous conditions, with four new conditions, and with a County Board review in one (1) year (September 2007).
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 the County Manager’s recommendation in his August 14, 2006, report, to approve Site Plan Amendment SP #106 for live entertainment and additional outdoor seating (30 seats) at 4053 South 28th Street, subject to all previous conditions, with four new conditions and new condition #11 which is item #3 in Ed Hilz’s handout regarding outdoor seating conforming to “Tenant Criteria Handbook” for the Village at Shirlington, with a County Board review in one (1) year (September 2007).
3. SP #108 Site Plan Amendment : Amelia 1, LC, amend condition #1 to extend site plan to June 30, 2010; 3801, 3811 Wilson Blvd. and 3802, 3816 N. 9 th St., (RPC #14-041-005, 006, 007, 008).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve extension of Site Plan #108 (The Amelia) to June 12, 2010, subject to revised conditions #1, #17, and #18 in the staff report and all previous conditions.
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 extension of Site Plan #108 (3801 and 3811 Wilson Boulevard and 3802 and 3816 9th Street North; The Amelia) to December 1, 2008, subject to revised Conditions #1, #17, #18, and #27 in the County Manager’s August 21, 2006, report and to all other previous conditions.
4. SP #167 Site Plan Amendment : Fifth Crystal Park Associates, LP, rooftop sign; 2451 Crystal Drive , (RPC #34-020-243).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the site plan amendment to permit installation of one new rooftop tenant identification sign on the northwest elevation of the building, subject to all previous conditions and one new condition.
5. SP #292 Site Plan Amendment : Ballston Gateway AP LLC, rooftop sign; 3865 Wilson Blvd. , (RPC #14-041-013).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the site plan amendment to permit a rooftop sign and the incorportation of the new sign in the comprehensive sign plan, subject to all previous conditions and two (2) new conditions, which apply solely to the rooftop sign.
6. SP #296 Site Plan Review : after school and supplemental tutoring; 4820 S. 31 st St., ( Huntington Learning Center , RPC #29-015-017).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew, subject to all previous conditions and a County Board review in three (3) years (September 2009).
7. SP #298 Site Plan Amendment: Hartford Associates LLC, rooftop sign; 3101 Wilson Blvd. , (RPC #15-071-002).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the site plan amendment request for a rooftop sign, subject to all previous conditions and revised conditions #60 and #61.
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 to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting and the October 3, 2006, Planning Commission meeting.
C.M. Recommendation : Defer to the October 14, 2006 County Board meeting.
9. SP#331 Site Plan Amendment: JBG/Fairfax Drive LLC, modify condition #77 regarding assignment of design drawings; 4420 Fairfax Drive , (RPC #14-051-019). Attachment: Map
C.M. Recommendation : Defer consideration of the applicant's request to modify condition #77 of SP #331 to the October 14, 2006 County Board meeting.
10. SP #349 Site Plan Amendment: two rooftop signs; 3434 Washington Blvd. (RPC #15-087-007).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the site plan amendment to permit two rooftop signs, subject to all previous conditions and two (2) new conditions, which apply solely to the rooftop signs.
11. This item was removed from the agenda.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments
12. U-2318-81-02 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): transitional parking lot; 700 N. Piedmont St., rear 3902 Wilson Blvd., (S&S Car Wash, RPC #20-004-006).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew subject to all previous conditions, with an administrative review in six (6) months (March 2007) and a review by the County Board in five (5) years (September 2011).
13. U-2500-86-6 Use Permit Amendment: Congregation Etz Haym (Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation), increase enrollment to 50 children; 2920 Arlington Blvd. , (RPC #24-007-015).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve, subject to all previous conditions, revised condition #3, and a review by the County Board in one (1) year (September 2007).
14. U-2890-96-3 Use Permit Review: automobile service station, comprehensive sign plan; 3100 A-C Columbia Pike, (Mobil, RPC #32-007-020, -046).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew subject to all previous conditions, with an administrative review in six (6) months (March 2007) and a review by the County Board in five (5) years (September 2011).
15. U-2973-99-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment; 4111 Columbia Pike, (Pike Pizza, RPC #23-033-075).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew subject to all previous conditions and with a County Board review in one (1) year (September 2007).
16. U-3031-02-1 Use Permit Amendment and Review : Vintage Restaurant, Inc., amend hours for live entertainment and dancing; 1345 N. Courthouse Road , (Ragtime, RPC #17-016-010).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the request to expand live entertainment hours, with an amendment to condition #1, and with a County Board review in one (1) year (September 2007).
17. U-3044-02-1 Use Permit Review: childcare for nine (9) children; 3823 S. 16 th St. , (Isabel Torrico, RPC #26-008-001).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew the family day care use, subject to the conditions in the staff report, with an administrative review in one (1) year (September 2007) and review by the County Board in three (3) years (September 2009).
18. U-3047-02-1 Use Permit Review: Unified Residential Development; 6315, 6317, 6319 Washington Blvd. , (RPC #11-029-033, -034, -035).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew the use permit for the Unified Residential Development, subject to all previous conditions and with no further review.
19. U-3054-03-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Taco Bell of America, Inc., revise site layout, façade, signage location, number of drive-through windows, landscaping; premises known as 4681 S. King St. (RPC #28-019-031).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew subject to all previously approved conditions, with a review in six (6) months (March 2007).
20. U-3087-04-3 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): Amit Services, Inc., live entertainment; 4704 Columbia Pike, (Amit's Pizza and Subs, RPC #27-004-002).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew the use permit for live entertainment, subject to all previous conditions and with a review by the County Board in six (6) months (March 2007).
21. U-3095-04-3 Use Permit Review: automotive repair shop; 67 N. Glebe Road , (Bezunehe S. Beshe, RPC #20-033-003).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew subject to the previous conditions, with an administrative review in six (6) months (March 2007) and a review by the County Board in two (2) years (September 2008).
22. U-3127-05-1 Use Permit Review: childcare for nine (9) children; 4524 N. 2 nd St. , (Shamin Naseer, RPC #20-025-007).
C.M. Recommendation : Renew the family day care use, subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in three (3) years (September 2009).
23. U-3133-05-1 Use Permit Amendment: Child & Family Network Centers, increase enrollment by 16 additional children; 1712 S. Taylor St. , (RPC #27-007-086).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the proposed child care center use permit amendment subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in 13 months (October 2007).
24. A. U-3144-05-01 USE PERMIT REQUEST for approval under the Columbia Pike Form Based Code, 2301 Columbia Pike (RPC #25-017-043, -045, -047, -049).
B. Enactment of an Ordinance to Vacate a 10-foot wide Storm Sewer Easement Across a Portion of Parcel A of B .M. Smith's 5 th addition to Arlington Heights, 2301 Columbia Pike, RPC #25017043, with conditions; 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 5 th addition to Arlington Heights.
C. Enactment of Ordinances to Allow 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 5 th addition to Arlington Heights, 2301 Columbia Pike.
C.M. Recommendation : Defer consideration of the use permit application, and related vacation and encroachment ordinances to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
25. U-3155-06-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): T. Barrett Chamberlin, Jr., Unified Residential Development (five dwelling units); 4520 N. Glebe Road , (RPC #03-004-001).
P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting and the October 3, 2006, Planning Commission meeting.
C.M. Recommendation : Defer consideration of the Unified Residential Development request for five (5) one-family dwellings to the October 3, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
26. U-3158-06-1 Use Permit: Dunia Carpio, childcare for nine (9) children; 5718 Arlington Blvd. , (RPC #21-011-005).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the proposed family day care subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (September 2007).
27. U-3159-06-1 Use Permit : Pentagon Plaza Inc., physicians, surgeons, and dentists offices, urgent care facility; 1400, 1600 S. Joyce St. , (RPC #35-010-032, -033).
P.C. Recommendation: Accept withdrawal of the use permit request.
C.M. Recommendation : Accept withdrawal of the use permit request.
28. U-3160-06-1 Use Permit: Kline Imports Arlington, Inc., comprehensive sign plan; 4045 Lee Highway , (RPC #06-011-001).
C.M. Recommendation : Defer the use permit request for a comprehensive sign plan to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
29. U-3162-06-3 Use Permit: 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 November 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
30. U-3163-06-1 Use Permit: Shirlington Neighborhoods, LLC, comprehensive sign plan; 3527 S. Four Mile Run Drive and 3400 Kemper Road , (RPC #31-032-002, 003, 31-033-004).
C.M. Recommendation : Defer the subject use permit request to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases
31. Authorization to accept deeds of easement for the Department of Environmental Services project on properties located at the 1900 Block of North Cleveland Street between Lee Highway and 20th Road North .
C.M. Recommendation : Adopt the motion attached to the staff report, approving deeds of easement and authorizing execution thereof.
32. Authorization to accept a deed of easement and a deed of temporary easement, construction and wall maintenance agreement at 4966 Old Dominion Drive and a deed of temporary easement, construction and wall maintenance agreement at 3445 N. George Mason Drive for certain public storm water drainage improvement and utility purposes for the Department of Environmental Services project known as the Old Dominion Drive Culvert Replacement Project – Phase I.
C.M. Recommendation : Adopt the motion attached to the staff report, approving the deed of easement and the two deeds of temporary easement, construction and wall maintenance agreements and authorizing execution thereof.
33. Enactment of an ordinance (carry-over) to allow encroachment of an underground electric vault and an underground parking garage within the right-of-way of North Garfield Street, immediately adjacent to Lots 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, Outlot B, and Part Lot 100, Lyon's addition to Clarendon, Block “F”, RPC Nos. 18013001, 18013006, 18013005, 18013008 and 18013009, with conditions; and enactment of an ordinance (carry-over) to allow encroachment of an underground electric vault and an underground parking garage within the right-of-way of Wilson Boulevard, immediately adjacent to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Lyon's addition to Clarendon, Block “E”, RPC Nos. 18012001 and 18012002, with conditions.
C.M. Recommendation : Defer consideration of the requested encroachments to the October 14, 2006 County Board meeting.
34. Approval of the second amendment to the deed of lease between the County Board of Arlington County , Virginia , and Quality Brake & Chassis Distributors, Inc. on County's real property located at 2704 S. Oakland St. , Arlington , Virginia , (RPC #29002012).
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
35. Approval of the deed of lease between South 31st Street , LLC, and the County Board of Arlington County on the real property located at 4830 S. 31st St. , Suite A, Arlington , Virginia , (RPC # 29015017) .
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Ordinances and Plans
36. This item was removed from the agenda.
37. Adoption of an ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Chapter 27 (Miscellaneous Ordinances), Section 27-11.1 of the Arlington County Code to increase the “super penalty” for delinquent business tangible and vehicular personal property taxes from 5 percent to 15 percent and to change the date upon which the “super penalty” is imposed, upon such unpaid balances, from the present 40 days after the due date to 60 days after the due date.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer until October 14, 2006, the public hearing on the proposed amendments to Chapter 27 (Miscellaneous Ordinances) of the Arlington County Code, Section 27-11.1, as shown in Attachment I of the staff report: (a) to increase the “super penalty” for delinquent vehicular personal property taxes from 5% to 15% and (b) to change the date upon which “super penalty” is imposed, upon such unpaid balances, from the present 40 days after the due date to 60 days after the due date. In addition, authorize the advertisement of a public hearing to be held on October 14, 2006, for proposed amendments to Chapter 27 (Miscellaneous Ordinances) of the Arlington County Code, Section 27-11.b, as shown in Attachment II of the staff report: (a) to increase the “super penalty” for delinquent business tangible personal property taxes from 5% to 15%; and (b) to change the date upon which “super penalty” is imposed, upon such unpaid balances, from the present 40 days after the due date to 60 days after the due date.
38. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance Section 34. Nameplates, Signs, and Other Displays or Devices to Direct, Identify and Inform
A. Subsection 34 F. Signs Permitted in All Districts, Unless Otherwise Specified, With Permits , to permit construction and rental/leasing signs for buildings in “C”, “M” and “RA” districts, subject to limitations on the overall area of such signs; and
B. Subsection 34 F. Signs Permitted in All Districts, Unless Otherwise Specified, With Permits, to allow the Zoning Ordinance Administrator to approve additional signs for sites with multiple buildings, subject to limitations on the overall area of such signs.
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
39. A. GP-302-05-2: General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Amendments for the Clarendon Metro Station Area:
• 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 the 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 10 th Street North between North Irving Street and North Fillmore Street; and designated “Service Commercial” bordered by North Fillmore Street, Washington Boulevard, and 9 th Street North;
• Amend “Note 2” to remove information pertaining to town house style commercial/residential development, reserve this Note number for future GLUP notes, and remove “Commercial Townhouse District” in GLUP booklet to allow for subsequent amendments to “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 10 th Street.; and
• Amend the Clarendon Metro Station area box on the back of the GLUP Map to reflect new goals, objectives and policies as set forth in the County Board-adopted Policy Directives (adopted February 28, 2006).
P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the November 14, 2006, County Board meeting and the October 30, 2006, Planning Commission meeting.
C.M. Recommendation : Defer to the November 14, 2006, 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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred consideration of the adoption of General Land Use Plan Amendments GP-302-05-2 for the Clarendon Metro Station Area until the November 14, 2006 County Board meeting, as recommended in the County Manager’s August 22, 2006, report.
B. Adoption of an ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Section 27. “C-3” General Commercial Districts of Arlington County Zoning Ordinance which amends, reenacts and recodifies regulations for landscaping for properties zoned “C-3” and located in the “Clarendon Revitalization District” on the General Land Use Plan to establish incentives for construction of streetscape and provision of land in fee simple or through easement for new streets with by-right development in Clarendon identified in the 2006 Clarendon Sector Plan and Master Transportation Plan.
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
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 adopted an ordinance to amend Section 27. of the Zoning Ordinance, which would establish an incentive for by-right development regulations for the construction of streetscape and the provision of land in fee simple or through an easement for new streets proposed in the 2006 Clarendon Sector Plan and set forth in the Master Transportation Plan, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 7, 2006, report.
Capital Projects
40. Award of contract with multiple firms for professional architectural/engineer services for short term projects identified by the departments of Environmental Services and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report
41. Award of contract for the construction of Penrose Park – Phase Two at 2200 Sixth Street S. , Invitation to Bid Number 321-06.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
42. Award of contract to A & M Concrete Corporation for the construction of roadway and storm drainage improvements along the south side of Washington Boulevard from North Frederick Street to North Kensington Street , Invitation to Bid Number 37-06.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
43. Award of a Contract between the County Board and Octagon Services, Inc. DBA Tanks Direct to replace the underground storage tanks at the Trades Center Equipment Bureau.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
44. Approve award of a contract to Sagres Construction Corporation for the construction of a 12-inch water main in South Four Mile Run Drive from South George Mason Drive to South Walter Reed Drive , Invitation to Bid No. 255-06.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
45. Increase to agreement between The County Board and Vika Engineering, Inc. for Traffic-signal Design and Contingencies.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
46. Award of contract between the County Board and Aduddell Industries for the rehabilitation of the Ballston Public Parking Garage.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the award of Contract Number 263-06 in the amount of $3,577,422.29 to Aduddell Industries plus a contingency of $715,484.46 for a total contract authorization of $4,292,906.75 to rehabilitate the Ballston Parking Garage. In addition, authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract documents, subject to legal review by the County Attorney .
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 the County Manager’s recommendation in his September 5, 2006, report, related to the Award of a contract between the County Board and Aduddell Industries for the rehabilitation of Ballston Public Parking Garage.
47. This item was removed from the agenda.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts
48. Appropriation of Wisdom Works: Building Better Communities Phase II grant.
C.M. Recommendation : Accept the grant award of $25,000 to implement a pilot program to foster civic engagement among older adults. In addition, appropriate $25,000 in grant funds from the National Council on Aging/National Institute of Senior Center and MetLife Foundation to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for conducting a pilot program to foster civic engagement among older adults.
49. Appropriation of funds for State-funded Forensic Case Manager.
C.M. Recommendation : Appropriate $70,000 from the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for a forensic case manager position. In addition, authorize 1.0 FTE permanent grant–funded Mental Health Therapist II position in the DHS to provide forensic case management services to mentally ill individuals in the community and in the Arlington County Adult Detention Facility.
50. Appropriation of Victims of Crime Act Child Abuse and Neglect Treatment Program funds.
C.M. Recommendation : Appropriate up to $53,520 from the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to the Department of Human Services for staff development.
51. Appropriation of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration funds laboratory equipment.
C.M. Recommendation : Appropriate $7,680 in FY 2007 from the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services Federal Grants to the Department of Human Services Public Health Division for laboratory preparedness.
52. Appropriation of a Virginia Department of Health grant for pandemic influenza preparedness.
C.M. Recommendation : Appropriate $43,079 from the Virginia Department of Health to the Department of Human Services, Public Health Division for pandemic influenza preparedness.
53. Appropriation of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for the completion of Arlington 's AM radio station and beautification of the antennae site as requested by the civic association.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve an increase of a contract amount associated with the completion of Arlington County 's AM radio station. The contract amount has increased by $50,000 due to site adjustments and beautification efforts requested by the civic association and neighborhood residents. Funds are covered under Arlington OEM's State Homeland Security Grant Program.
54. Appropriation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative grant for the continued development of both affiliated and spontaneous volunteer capability in Arlington County .
C.M. Recommendation : Appropriate, in Fiscal Year 2007, $107,581 additional funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for continued development of affiliated and spontaneous volunteer capability. In addition, reauthorize 1.0 FTE limited-term grant funded position in OEM to act as a program manager for the UASI 5 D grant and coordinator of the multifaceted parts of the program.
55. Authorization for the County Manager to execute an agreement between the County Board and the Crystal City Business Improvement District, Inc. for the delivery of certain additional services in the Crystal City Business Improvement District.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the agreement for the provision of services in the Crystal City Business Improvement District and authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement.
56. The Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Cooperation Agreement
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
57. Authorize the County Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Industrial Development Authority (“IDA”) and Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VAIDC) in support of the leasing of office space for the Public Defender's office in Arlington County .
C.M. Recommendation : Authorize the County Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (attached to the staff report) on behalf of the Arlington County Board outlining the disbursement and management terms and conditions among Arlington County , IDA , and VAIDC.
58. Authorization for the County Manager to execute an amendment to a prior Agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation to secure $350,000 in additional funding for the installation of traffic incident management.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
59. Approval for Financial Assistance for the Development of a Residential Group Home.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Requests to Advertise
60. Request to Advertise a General Land Use Plan Amendment “On the County Board's Own Motion” from “Service Commercial” (Personal and business services. Generally one to four stories. Maximum 1.5 FAR with special provisions within the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District.) ” to “Public” (Parks [ Local, regional, and federal ]. Schools [ public ]. Parkways, major unpaved rights-of-way. Libraries and cultural facilities.) and the removal of the open space symbol for the eastern half of the block bounded by proposed South Cleveland Street , proposed 9 th Road South , proposed South Barton Street and Columbia Pike within the Town Center area of the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District.
C.M. Recommendation : Authorize advertisement of public hearings for the County Board meeting on October 14, 2006, and the associated Planning Commission meeting.
61. Request to advertise public hearings on proposed amendments to the Arlington County Comprehensive Plan – Master Transportation Plan-Part I , to:
A. Add the following neighborhood-minor street segments:
• 11 th Street South from South Glebe Road to South Monroe Street ,
• South Abingdon Street from Columbia Pike to South Four Mile Run Drive (minor),
• South Greenbrier Street from Columbia Pike to new segment of 10 th Street South ,
• 10 th Street South from new segment of South Greenbrier Street to South Jefferson Street , and
• South Harrison Street from new segment of 10 th Street South to approximately 500 feet north of Columbia Pike;
B. Reclassify the following street segments from named neighborhood-minor streets to unnamed alleys:
• 9 th Road South from South Wayne Street to new segment of South Barton Street ,
C. Add a new street classification and definition of “alley” to the updated Master Transportation Plan.
C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission on October 3, 2006 and the County Board on October 14, 2006.
62. Request to advertise public hearings on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Section 36. Administration and Procedures. Subsection 36 H. Site Plan Approval of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of a Major Amendment to include projects that change (increase or decrease) density by more than five (5) percent and/or building height by more than that change (increase or decrease) density by more than five (5) percent and/or building height by more than twelve (12) feet.
C.M. Recommendation : Authorize advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission on October 3, 2006, and the County Board on October 14, 2006, to amend, reenact, and recodify the Zoning Ordinance provisions, to change the definition of a major amendment to include projects that change (increase or decrease) density by more than five (5) percent and/or building height by more than 12 feet.
Other
63. 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. 2006-3 at 1616 Fort Myer Drive, 1211 N. Glebe Road, and 1300 17th St. N., Account #001.313/CN.
C.M. Recommendation : Adopt the resolution attached to the staff report authorizing preliminary assessment for local improvements under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2404 et. seq., concerning sidewalk, curb and gutter project No. 2006- High Density and High Pedestrian Concrete Repair Project.
64. Modification of the Affordable Housing Investment Fund loan term allocated to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing for the Rosslyn Ridge II Apartments.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve as recommended in the staff report.
65. Priorities for Fiscal Year 2008 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality and Regional Surface Transportation Program Funding.
C.M. Recommendation : Endorse the priorities, listed in the staff report, for Fiscal Year 2008 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality and Regional Surface Transportation Program funding.
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 endorsed the priorities for Fiscal Year 2008 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality and Regional Surface Transportation Program funding, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 5, 2006, report.
66. Priorities for Fiscal Year 2008 State and Federal Funding for Consideration by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
C.M. Recommendation : Endorse priorities, listed in the staff report, for Fiscal Year 2008 State and Federal Funding for Consideration by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
67. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Accounts.
C.M. Recommendation : Adopt the resolution attached to the staff report concerning the annual presentation of lists of delinquent taxes by the Treasurer.
68. Approve changes in the method of allocating the Community Development Block Grant funds, including allocation of Community Service Block Grant funds.
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 changes in the method of allocating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, including allocation of Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 5, 2006, report. The Board and public to review guidelines for administering CDBG and CSBG funds; also report on results of process during Fiscal Year 2008 budget deliberations.
69. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING ITEMS
70. SP #11 Site Plan Amendment: CESC Plaza Limited Partnership, CESC Plaza Parking LLC, conversion of office building to residential building, add six (6) additional floors, create new site plan, modification of use regulations for height and loading spaces; 2001, 2221 S. Clark St., 220 S. 20 th St., 2100, 2200 Crystal Drive, 223 S. 23 rd St., and 2101, 2111 Jefferson Davis Highway, (RPC #34-020-012, -012, -014, -045).
Watch video: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
P.C. Recommendation : Defer the site plan amendment request to the October 3, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting with the following instructions: Take a hard look at the LEED scorecard, and return to the Planning Commission with the applicant's LEED consultant; finalize the negotiations on the TDM and; the condition regarding the pedestrian bridge should clearly spell out the applicant's responsibility if the bridge is removed or retained following the Crystal City planning process.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the site plan amendment request to convert an office building to residential use and add six (6) additional floors, with modifications of use regulations for height and loading spaces, and removal of the pedestrian bridge across Crystal Drive, subject to new conditions #1, #2 and #3 for the existing Crystal City Plaza Site Plan (SP #11) and to the new conditions in the staff report for the residential building and related open space areas. Deny the request to create a new site plan for Crystal Plaza 2.
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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Site Plan Amendment SP# 11 to convert office building to residential building, add six (6) additional floors, create a new site plan, with modification of use regulations for height and loading spaces at 2001 and 2221 South Clark Street; 220 South 20 th Street; 2100 and 2200 Crystal Drive; 223 South 23 rd Street; and 2101 and 2111 Jefferson Davis Highway, and denied the request to create a new site plan for Crystal Plaza 2, as recommended in the County Manager's September 8, 2006, report and September 14, 2006, Supplemental Report.
71. SP #106 PDSP Amendment and Final Site Plan (Carry-Over): Transwestern Monument Randolph Square LLC, PDSP amendment to convert 8 hotel units to approx 4,752 square feet retail use for Parcel 3; construct approximately 195,000 square feet office building, approximately 16,472 square feet retail, shared parking structure, with modifications of use regulations for exclusion of tenant storage from the gross floor area, and approval of rooftop signage; south west corner of South 28 th Street and South Randolph Street also known as Lot 6, Street Retail, Inc. Addition to Village at Shirlington (RPC #29-014-020). Watch video: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the Site Plan and PDSP Amendment subject to the following amendments: (1) Include pending standards for sidewalk cafés in Phase 2 of Shirlington in Condition #65; (2) in Condition #37, provide a copy of the loading management plan to the Fairlington-Shirlington Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee (F-S NCAC) representative; (3) in Condition #64, include language for clear signage regarding times that public parking is available in the garage; (4) achieve a LEED score of 23; (5) in Condition #76, provide a copy of the post-occupancy traffic count report to the F-S NCAC representative; (6) improve the architectural design of the west elevation of the office building and of the pedestrian entrance to the garage from the library plaza; (7) add a PDSP condition to “to conduct a study one year after occupancy of Randolph Square to determine the level of service (LOS) at all of the intersections surrounding the Village at Shirlington on Arlington Mill Drive, Shirlington Road, Quincy Street, and the Shirlington Traffic Circle (I-395)”; and (8) add a PDSP condition to require a truck management plan for the entirety of Shirlington for deliveries.
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the PDSP amendment to convert eight hotel rooms to 4,752 square feet of retail space and the final site plan proposal to construct an approximately 195,000 square foot office building, plus approximately 15,996 square feet of retail, and a shared parking structure with 762 spaces, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, 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 – Nay, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved PDSP Amendment and Final Site Plan SP #106 to convert eight hotel rooms to 4,752 square feet of retail space and the final site plan proposal to construct an approximately 195,000 square foot office building, plus approximately 16,472 (revised to 15,996) square feet of retail, and a shared parking structure with 762 spaces at the SW Corner of South 28th Street and South Randolph Street, as recommended in the County Manager’s August 31, 2006, report, with further amendments to condition #76 regarding peak hour intersection level of service study and regarding intersection locations and clarification of failing level at Grade “D”, and submission of revised 4.1 Site Plan documents to show 3-story detail change.
72. SP# 399 Site Plan: Mickey Simpson Builder, Ltd., semi-detached dwelling (2 units); 1107, 1109 N. Utah St. (RPC #14-019-003). Watch video
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the site plan request.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan for two (2) semi-detached dwelling units, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved Site Plan SP #399 to construct semi-detached dwelling units (2 units) at 1107 and 1109 North Utah Street, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 6, 2006, report.
73. U-3150-06-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, approximately 100 parking spaces for off-site users; 1600 N. Glebe Road (RPC #07-029-013). Watch video: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
C.M. Recommendation : Approve the use permit to allow secondary parking subject to the conditions of the staff report and with a County Board review in five (5) months (February 2007).
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Nay, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board deferred to October 14, 2006, consideration of Use Permit U-3150-06-1 for secondary parking for 100 parking spaces for off-site users at 1600 North Glebe Road.
74. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment: Comstock Potomac Yard, LC, comprehensive sign plan; 3600, 3650 S. Glebe Road , (Land Bay F, RPC #34-027-030). Watch video
C.M. Recommendation :
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 Site Plan Amendment SP #346 for a comprehensive sign plan at 3600 and 3650 South Glebe Road, with condition #77 included on page 5 of the September 13, 2006, County Manager’s report, as further amended at the meeting to specify the location of certain signs above the awnings as shown on the September 7, 2006, plans.
75. Adoption of an ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Section 36 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify zoning provisions to authorize the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant special exception use permits that modify requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance with respect to physical requirements of improvements on a lot or parcel of land, including setback and other placement requirements, coverage, and height. Watch video
P.C. Recommendation : The Planning Commission recommends the County Board: 1) Approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment with the following modifications: that item 6.e be modified to say the modification “will not adversely affect: natural land form, historical features and/or significant trees and foliage”; that a new criterion be added to say that the modification does not materially reduce enjoyment and use of adjacent properties by those property's owners and occupants; additional criterion should be added for those applications seeking a reduced setback from street frontage without existing sidewalk, to require the applicant to grant an easement to construct a sidewalk in the event a sidewalk is sought by the community; and change the word “shall” to “may” in the third sentence of item 6. The proposed zoning ordinance amendment should apply only to detached one-family dwelling units. 2) Furthermore, the County Board should direct the County Manager to implement the following administrative procedures: Notification should be expanded to include e-mail to Civic Associations, NCAC representatives, and adjacent HOAs; applications for use permits should be posted on the county's web page for a minimum of 30 days before the BZA hearing on the item; staff reports should also be posted promptly on the BZA's web page prior to the hearing; that staff provides to the County Board and the Planning Commission, on an annual basis, descriptions of the use permits granted under this ordinance, to permit ongoing monitoring of the use of this ordinance; the Zoning Administrator include a paragraph describing, in plain English, the nature of the use permit being sought, in the posted notices; notifications, both posted and mailed, should include both the web site address and phone number of the Zoning Administrator to request additional information on an application. 3) The County Board should seek assurances from staff that the website information is made available as soon as possible after an amendment is approved.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the October 14, 2006 County Board meeting.
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 deferred to December 9, 2006, consideration of the proposed amendments to Section 36. Administration and Procedures of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to authorize the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant special exception use permits that modify requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance with respect to physical requirements of improvements on a lot or parcel of land, including setback and other placement requirements, coverage, and height.
Other
RECESSED: At 5:58 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2006, with removed consent items #2, 3, 39, 46, 65, and 68 to be heard at 6:30 p.m.
COUNTY BOARD RECESSED MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
3:00 P.M. Reports
6:30 P.M. Consent Agenda
No earlier than 6:45 P.M. Regular Hearing
COUNTY BOARD BUSINESS AND REPORTS
• County Board Reports
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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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, the Board moved to have the appropriate body and the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board consider the renaming of South 28th Street to Campbell Avenue.
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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, the Board adopted the attached Resolution Regarding the Proposed Amendment to Virginia’s Bill of Rights, Ballot Question #1.
• 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.
• Regional Reports Watch video
• County Manager Report Watch video
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS ( Items removed from the Consent Agenda from Saturday, September 16, 2006 )
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The following items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m.
REGULAR HEARING ITEMS (Regular Hearing items from Saturday, September 16, 2006 , if needed, as well as those listed below)
76. A. SP #371 Site Plan Amendment: On the County Board's Own Motion amend condition #63 regarding the affordable housing requirement; 1722, 1738, 1800 Wilson Blvd. and 1727, 1735 Clarendon Blvd. , (RPC #17-010-011, -012, -013, -019, -028, -031, -033). Watch video
• SP #377 Site Plan Amendment: On the County Board's Own Motion amend condition #62 regarding the existing affordable housing requirement; 3409 Wilson Blvd. and 909 - 911 N. Kansas St. (RPC #14-034-001, -010, -011).
C. SP #378 Site Plan Amendment: On the County Board's Own Motion amend condition #61 regarding the existing affordable housing requirement; 1002, 1008 N. Monroe St. and1003 N. Nelson St .,. (RPC #14-031-001, -002, -004).
D. SP #383 Site Plan Amendment: On the County Board's Own Motion amend condition #63 regarding the existing affordable housing requirement; 3901 Wilson Blvd. and 810, 820 N. Pollard St. (RPC #14-043-016, -017, -021, -022, -023).
E. Allocate up to $2.5 million in Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) funds for the purchase of the affordable units.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the subject Site Plan Amendments to amend conditions converting the affordable housing agreements from providing on-site affordable condominium units to selling the units at market rate and contributing the cash proceeds towards other affordable housing needs to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting: A. Site Plan # 371 (1800 Wilson Boulevard) – Amend Condition #63; B. Site Plan # 377 (The Joule, 3409 Wilson Boulevard) - Amend Condition #62;. Site Plan # 378 (The Monroe, North 10 th & Monroe Streets) – Amend Condition #61; and D. Site Plan # 383 (The Hawthorn, 3901Wilson Boulevard) - Amend Condition #63. In addition, defer allocation of up to $2,500,000 in Affordable Housing Investment Funds (AHIF) for the acquisition, as necessary, of the affordable condominium units.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, 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 deferred to October 14, 2006, consideration of On the County Board's Own Motion Site Plan Amendment SP #371, On the County Board's Own Motion Site Plan Amendment SP #377, On the County Board's Own Motion Site Plan Amendment SP #378, On the County Board's Own Motion Site Plan Amendment SP #383, and the allocation up to $2.5 million in Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) funds for the purchase of the affordable units, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 11, 2006, report.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS Watch video
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 ratified the advertisement of public hearings “On the County Board’s Own Motion” on rezoning from “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts to “S-3A” Special Districts for a portion of the eastern half of the block bounded by proposed South Cleveland Street, proposed 9th Road South, proposed South Barton Street and Columbia Pike within the Town Center area of the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District for the County Board meeting on October 14, 2006, and the October 3, 2006, Planning Commission meeting, concurrent with the public hearings for the previously advertised proposed General Land Use Plan Amendments and rezoning, along with the associated site plan, as recommended in the County Manager’s September 19, 2006, report.
RECESSED: At 10:08 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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