County Board
Arlington County Board Meeting
REVISED
ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD MEETING
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Meeting Agenda
8:30 A.M. Public Comments, Reports
9:00 A.M. Public Hearings or as
Soon thereafter as matters
May be heard
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Note:Revisions to the Agenda will be shown in italics.
Analysis of Contingent Accounts1. Public Comment (watch video)
2. County Board Reports (watch video)
3. Appointments (watch video)
A. Reconstitution of the Arlington County Advisory Board on Police Contract Towing, as required by Virginia State Code Section 46.2-1217.
4. Regional Reports (watch video)
5. County Manager Report (watch video)
Public Hearing Items Begin No Earlier than 9:00 A.M.
CONSENT (ITEMS 6-62) (watch video; see also Items 20, 28, 30, 33, 56 and 61 on the Consent Agenda)
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews
6. SP #94 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): Rosslyn Center Associates LP, to extend the term of the site plan for an additional five (5) years until January 17, 2010 on premises known as 1700 and 1800 N. Moore St. and the 1700 block of North Lynn Street. (RPC #16-037-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the site plan amendment request until the December 11, 2004 County Board meeting.
7. SP #349 Site Plan Amendment: GMUF Arlington Campus LLC, to extend the term of the site plan on premises known as 3422, 3426, 3434, 3444 Washington Blvd. (RPC #15-087-032).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the extension of the site plan for a period of six months, subject to all previous conditions.
8. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): Crescent Potomac Yard Development LLC, to amend condition #25 to clarify affordable dwelling unit requirement on premises known as 2805 Crystal Dr. (RPC #34-027-038, -040).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the proposed Phased Development site plan amendment until the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
9. SP #330 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): AvalonBay Communities, Inc., to amend the site plan and comprehensive sign plan on properties generally bounded by South Glebe Road, South 25th Street and South Veitch Street (AvalonBay).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the comprehensive sign plan amendment until the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
10. SP #54 Site Plan Amendment: Sparta, Inc., for a rooftop sign on premises known as 1911 N. Fort Myer Dr. (RPC #16-020-002).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions and one new condition stated in the staff report.
11. SP #125 Site Plan Amendment: William H. Brakefield, to amend the comprehensive sign plan on premises known as 1100 Wilson Blvd. (Baja Fresh) (RPC #17-001-010).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions and one new condition stated in the staff report.
12. SP #167 Site Plan Amendment: Third Crystal Park Assoc. LP, for a rooftop sign on premises known as 2231 Crystal Dr. (RPC #34-020-235).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions and one new condition stated in the staff report.
13. SP #139 Site Plan Amendment: Angela Adams, for an addition to a single-family dwelling on premises known as 1201 N. Danville St. (RPC # 18-017-017).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions and one new condition stated in the staff report.
14. SP #276 Site Plan Review: for live entertainment on premises known as 801 N. Quincy St. (Thai Terrace) (RPC #14-043-025, -028).
C.M. Recommendation: Continue subject to the previous site plan conditions with a review in three (3) years (September 2007).
15. A, B & C
A. GP-294-04-1 General Land Use Amendment from “Service Commercial” (Personal and business services. Generally one to four stories. Maximum 1.5 FAR) to “Medium” Office-Apartment-Hotel (Office up to 2.5 FAR; Apartment up to 115 units per acre; Hotel up to 180 units per acre) for premises known as 1836, 1840 Wilson Blvd. and 1801, 1805 Clarendon Blvd. (SP #382).
B. Z-2510-03-1 Rezoning (Carry-Over): National Science Teachers Association, from “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts to “C-O-2.5” Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartment Districts for premises known as 1836, 1840 Wilson Blvd., 1801, 1805 Clarendon Blvd. (RPC #17-011-019, -021, -023).
C. SP #382 Site Plan (Carry-Over): National Science Teachers Association, to retain approximately 46,080 square foot office structure and construct approximately 70,245 square foot office structure, ground floor retail/restaurant, with modification of use regulations for parking, loading bays, and the exclusion from GFA of conference facility; premises known as 1836, 1840 Wilson Blvd., 1801, 1805 Clarendon Blvd. (RPC #17-011-019, 021, -023.)
P.C. Recommendation: Defer the General Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan requests to the November 8, 2004 Planning Commission meeting and the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the General Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan requests to the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments
16. U-3100-04-1 Use Permit: Robert W. Strunk, Unified Commercial/Mixed Use Development, single family dwelling above office; premises known as 3405 S. 25th St. (RPC #31-026-004).
P.C. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the request for a Unified Commercial/Mixed Use Development containing one dwelling unit and approximately 700 square feet of office space, subject to the conditions stated in the staff report.
17. U-3095-04-3 Use Permit: Bezunehe S. Beshe, for an auto repair shop on premises known as 67 N. Glebe Rd. (RPC #20-033-003).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report and with an administrative review in six (6) months (March 2005) and a review by the County Board in one (1) year (September 2005).
18. U-3094-04-1 Use Permit: Arlington County, for a Head Start program on premises known as 1801 N. George Mason Dr. (RPC #09-016-052).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report with an administrative review in one (1) year (September 2005) and a review by the County Board in five (5) years (September 2009).
19. U-3098-04-1 Use Permit: Pia Lyn and Michael D. Venson, for a daycare for nine (9) children on premises known as 2119 N. Edison St. (RPC #08-009-013).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of use permit approval with an administrative review in one (1) year (September 2005) and a review by the County Board in three (3) years (September 2007).
20. U-2985-00-1 Use Permit Amendment and Review: for an educational program on premises known as 2847 Wilson Blvd. (Arlington Public Schools) (RPC #15-065-019). (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Approve continuation of this use and an increase in the maximum enrollment from 20 to 35 children subject to amended condition #1 and all previous conditions with a review by the County Board in three (3) years (September 2007).
21. U-2988-00-1 Use Permit Review: for a pediatric occupational therapy clinic on premises known as 1125 N. Patrick Henry Dr. (RPC #09-067-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a review in five (5) years (September 2009).
22. U-3073-04-1 Use Permit Review: for a food delivery service on premises known as 2041 N. 15th St. (Jerry’s Subs & Pizzas) (RPC #18-001-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a County Board review in one year (2005).
23. U-2952-98-1 Use Permit Review: for live entertainment on premises known as 307 N. Glebe Rd. (Bangkok Siam) (RPC #20-035-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a review in five (5) years (September 2009).
24. U-3064-03-1 Use Permit Review: for automobile window tinting, sale of automobile accessories on premises known as 4615 Columbia Pike. (Sonic Tint) (RPC #23-037-004.)
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the review until the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
25. U-2999-01-1 Use Permit Review: for a public garage on premises known as 2427 S. Shirlington Rd. (Shirlington Auto Exchange) (RPC #31-034-019).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions with a review in three (3) years (September 2007).
26. U-3010-01-1 Use Permit Review: for a telecommunications facility on premises known as 4901 Chesterfield Rd. (Wakefield High School) (RPC #28-017-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the use permit review request until the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
27. U-2983-00-1 Use Permit Review: for a recycling facility on premises known as North 5th Road and North Quincy Street (Arlington County Recycling Center) (RPC #14-060-058).
C.M. Recommendation: Continue subject to all previous conditions with a review in five years (September 2009).
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases
28. Authorization to accept and execute deed of easements and deed of temporary easement and construction agreements (“Deeds”) and a reimbursement agreement for the Four Mile Run Sanitary Sewer and Bike Trail Project on four properties: (1) Virginia Concrete Company, Inc. located at 2398 Shirlington Rd., (2) Cardinal Concrete Company located at 2396 Shirlington Rd., (3) Exxon Mobil Corporation located at 2316 S. Shirlington Rd., and (4) Parc East Condominium located at 1225 Martha Custis Dr. (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
29. Approval of the third amendment to deed of lease between MG-Ellipse, LLC (the “Lessor”) and the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia (“Lessee”) for the Cultural Affairs Art Center at 4350 N. Fairfax Dr.
Item 29 Attachment 1
Item 29 Attachment 2C.M. Recommendation: Approve the third amendment to deed of lease between MG-Ellipse, LLC and the County Board for the Cultural Affairs Art Center as detailed in the staff report and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute on behalf of the County Board the third amendment and all related documents subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
30. Approval of License Agreement between Caltor-Clarendon, LLC (“Licensee”) and the County Board (“Licensor”) for Licensee to use County-owned land for the parking of motor vehicles (RPC # 16030010). (watch video)
Item 30 Attachment 1
Item 30 Attachment 2
Item 30 Attachment 3C.M. Recommendation: Approve the license between Caltor-Clarendon, LLC and the County Board and authorize the Real Estate Coordinator to execute the license and any related documents on behalf of the County Board, subject to approval as to form of all documents by the County Attorney.
Ordinances and Plans
31. Zoning Ordinance amendment to Section 15 (A.) to allow the Arlington County Board to modify the density of properties in “RA6-15” districts that have approved site plans to allow development using Section 20 “CP-FBC” Form Based Code Districts.
P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the November 8, 2004 Planning Commission meeting and the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the zoning ordinance amendment to the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
32. Ordinance authorizing the placement of banners on streetlights in the Crystal City Metro Station area.
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance authorizing the placement of seven banners on the pedestrian light poles in the public right-of-way located along 23rd Street South between South Eads Street and South Fern Street in the Crystal City Metro Station area.
Capital Projects
33. Funding request for Neighborhood Conservation Program projects. (watch video)
Item 33 Attachment 1
Item 33 Attachment 2C.M. Recommendation: Approve the use of $1,273,700 of Neighborhood Conservation bond funds for the priority neighborhood projects listed in Attachment A of the staff report, approve the recommended project budget increases totaling $228,000 and authorize the County Manager to proceed with implementation of the identified projects.
34. Award of contract for renovations of tennis courts, basketball court and picnic shelter at Fort Scott Park, 2800 Fort Scott Dr.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
35. Award of contract for the rehabilitation of Ballston Public Parking garage lighting.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
36. Award of contract for construction of an eight-inch water main in South George Mason Drive.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
37. Award of contract for the renovation and expansion of the Fenwick Center, 800 S. Walter Reed Dr.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the Award of a Contract to Sigal Construction Company for renovation and expansion of the Fenwick Center, 800 S. Walter Reed Dr., in the amount of $2,546,000, and construction contingency of $254,600 for a total contract authorization of $2,800,600. In addition, authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract documents subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
38.
A. Approval of an agreement to renovate the George Mason Center at 1801 N. George Mason Dr.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
B. Approval of an amendment to contract No. 159-02 between the County Board and Samaha Associates, P.C. to provide additional services for the renovation of the George Mason Center at 1801 N. George Mason Dr.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
39. Award of contract for the renovation of the Children’s and Young Adult’s sections of Central Library.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the award of an agreement with Vista Contracting, Inc. for the renovation of the Central Library Children and Young Adult areas in the amount of $292,715, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total authorization of $312,715. In addition, authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract documents subject to review by the County Attorney.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts
40. Appropriation of funds awarded by the Commonwealth of Virginia Compensation Board for the Northern Virginia Gang Violence Task Force.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
41. Appropriation and allocation of proceeds from the IDA Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2004.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report
42. Appropriation of funds from the Library of Virginia’s Staying Connected grant for technology enhancements at Aurora Hills and Glencarlyn Libraries.
C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the County Manager to accept and to appropriate a $4,155 Staying Connected grant from the library of Virginia to the Department of Libraries for technology enhancements at the Aurora Hills and Glencarlyn Libraries.
43. Appropriation of grant funding from the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington for coordination of volunteers centers during disasters.
C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate $10,714 in FY 2005 from the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington to the Department of Human Services for planning for metro area volunteer center coordination during disasters.
44. Submission and appropriation of grant funding from the National Children’s Alliance for the establishment of a Children’s Advocacy Center.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
45. Submission and appropriation of grant funding from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
46. Submission and Appropriation of grant funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, 2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
47. Submission and Appropriation of grant funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2004 Congressionally Mandated Award.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
48. Requests for State and federal transportation funds including Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Regional Surface Transportation Funds (RSTP).
C.M. Recommendation: Endorse the proposed FY 2006 federal transportation funding priorities outlined in tables 1 and 2 in the staff report.
49. FY 2005 Performance Contract between the Arlington Community Services Board and the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the FY 2005 performance contract between the Arlington Community Services Board and the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the County Manager to sign the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the Arlington County Community Services Board.
51. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Arlington County Board and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
Requests to Advertise
52. Request to advertise an amendment to Master Transportation Plan-Part I to delete North Oakland Street as a through connection between Lee Highway and 20th Street North.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
53. Request to advertise a public hearing on October 2, 2004 on the proposed amendments to Chapter 3 (Building Code), Chapter 10 (Garbage, Refuse, and Weeds), Chapter 14 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 18 (Plumbing and Gas), Chapter 22 (Street Development and Construction), Chapter 23 (Subdivisions), Chapter 26 (Utilities), Chapter 48 (Floodplain Management), Chapter 57 (Erosion and Sediment Control), and Chapter 60 (Storm Water Detention) of the Arlington County Code to revise references from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Environmental Services; and proposed amendments to Chapter 26 (Utilities) of the Arlington County Code to revise references from the Water Pollution Control Division Chief to Water Pollution Control Bureau Chief.
C.M. Recommendation: Advertise for a public hearing on October 2, 2004 on amendments to Chapters 3, 10, 14, 18, 22, 23, 26, 48, 57 and 60 of the Arlington County Code to reflect the enlargement of the Department of Environmental Services.
Other
54. Arlington Commission for the Arts grant recommendations.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the allocation of $204,077 for the financial support of Arlington arts organizations and artists as recommended by the Arlington Commission for the Arts.
55. Substitution of the letter of credit for the Ballston Parking garage revenue bonds.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
56. Consideration of the refinancing and refunding of the Lee Gardens Housing Corporation multifamily residential rental housing facility project. (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
57. Resolution for Membership in the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association and Approval of Joint Powers Agreement.
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution contained in the staff report approving the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association and Approval of Joint Powers Agreement and authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the County Board, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
58. Amendment to the County Purchasing Resolution.
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the proposed amendment to the Arlington County Purchasing Resolution to be effective upon the date of adoption by the County Board.
59. Resolution authorizing final assessment for local improvements for high density and high pedestrian concrete maintenance program, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter (“improvements”) for project # 2001-2 at 422 23rd St. S., 1515 Columbia Pike, 1600 S. Eads St., 2300 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 1860 & 1916 Wilson Blvd. and 3565 Lee Hwy.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
60.This item was removed from the agenda. Resolution authorizing acquisition by eminent domain of fee simple interest in real estate, appurtenances, and a temporary construction easement at 901 N. Quincy St. (Lot 36 & Part of Lot 35, Varcoe’s Subdivision) for public street, sidewalk, utilities and drainage purposes.
61. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Accounts (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution contained in the staff report concerning the annual presentation by the treasurer of the lists of delinquent taxes.
62. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING63. Award of Agreement #398-03 for design services for Arlington Boulevard: September 11 Memorial Grove and Arlington Boulevard: 10th Street North/Courthouse Road improvement project. (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
64.
A. Amendment to the Arlington County Code, Section 15-6, relating to the maximum permissible noise level for short-term or seasonal activities sponsored by a County agency, or any organization with an event that has been reviewed and approved through the special event task force. (watch video: part 1, part 2)
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt as recommended in the staff report.
B. Special events policy in Arlington County.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
65. A & B (watch video: part 1, part2)
A. GP-297-04-01 General Land Use Plan Amendment from “Service Commercial” (Personal and business services. Generally one to four stories. Maximum 1.5 F.A.R.) to “Low-Medium” Residential (16-36 units/acre) on premises known as 5510 Lee Hwy. (RPC# 10-001-007), generally located at the southwest corner of Lee Highway and North Illinois Street.
B. Z-2514-04-1 Rezoning (Carry-Over): Tuckahoe Apartment, LLC, “C-1” Local Commercial Districts to “RA8-18” Apartment Dwelling Districts; premises known as 5510 Lee Hwy. (RPC #10 001-007).
P.C. Recommendation: Deny the subject General Land Use Plan and rezoning requests as recommended in the staff report.
C.M. Recommendation: Deny the subject General Land Use Plan and rezoning requests as recommended in the staff report.
66. SP #83 Site Plan Amendment and U-3071-03-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Development under Section 20 (Form Based Code) of Zoning Ordinance, Use Permit to allow 26 additional dwelling units with parking and open space in accordance with Code; modifications for building placement, first floor elevation, and streetscape details; premises known as 2112, 2200 Columbia Pike. (RPC #32-001-026, -027). (watch video)
P.C. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the site plan amendment and use permit applications to the November 8, 2004 Planning Commission and November 16, 2004 County Board meetings.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the site plan amendment and use permit applications to the November 16, 2004 County Board meeting.
67. U-2697-91-1 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): daycare; premises known as 1701 N. Bryan St. (Embassy School) (RPC #15-027-003). (watch video: part 1, part 2)
C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions with a one (1) year administrative review (September 2005) and with a five (5) year review by the County Board (September 2009).
68. Amendment to the Master Transportation Plan to incorporate a preamble. (watch video)
P.C. Recommendation: While the Planning Commission fully supports the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of the Master Transportation Plan (MTP), and respects the hard work done to create a preamble and the need to move forward on developing a Master Transportation Plan, the Commission recommends that the County Board table the preamble until a thorough and thoughtful framework is developed for the MTP review. The framework for a new MTP should be developed as soon as possible and include a scope of work, principles to be examined, process for the development and review, analysis and formulation of existing conditions for the new plan, a structure for community outreach and participation, the role of VDOT and USDOT in classification and functions of streets, scope of staff and consultant support and a timetable for accomplishing the task. In addition, the elements of implementing and maintaining the new MTP need to be considered.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer adoption of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan- Master Transportation Plan-Part I as proposed in the preamble stated in the staff report to the County Board meeting of October 23, 2004.
69. Authorize the County Board Chairman to sign an agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. (watch video)
C.M. Recommendation: Deferred to the County Board meeting of October 2, 2004.
Other
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