COUNTY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 12, 2005 8:30 A.M. Public Comment
No earlier than 9:00 A.M. Consent Agenda and Regular Hearing Note: The documents attached are in PDF format. You will need the Adobe PDF Reader to view them. Note: After the County Board Meeting, video will be available here for viewing using Microsoft Media Player. The entire meeting is included, but is broken into segments corresponding to Agenda Items. Due to the file sizes, dial-up users may experience slow downloads. Note:Revisions to the Agenda are shown in italics.
- PUBLIC COMMENT (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3)
- CONSENT (Items 1-26) Citizens interested in removing an item from the Consent Agenda must submit a speaker slip to the Clerk at the Saturday, February 12 meeting before 9 a.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Saturday). (watch video)
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Consent Agenda – items #1 through #26 – except for items #1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 17, 18, and 24, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Tuesday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews 2. SP #330 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): AvalonBay Communities, Inc., amend 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 to the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting.
4. SP #85 Site Plan Amendment: EADS North America; rooftop sign; 1616 N. Ft. Myer Dr. (RPC #17-003-033) C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the March 12, 2005, County Board meeting.
5. SP #125 Site Plan Review: comprehensive sign plan at 1100 Wilson Blvd. (WJLA-RPC #17-001-010, -011). C.M. Recommendation: Renew with no further review by the County Board.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments 9. U-3112-04-1 Use Permit: Timothy & Angela Gary, screened porch on existing pipestem lot at 2421 N. Ottawa St. (RPC #01-060-012). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report.
10. U-3113-04-3 Use Permit: TKD Life Skills, Inc., Tae Kwon Do Studio at 2425, 2499, 2503, 2509 N. Harrison St. (RPC #02-075-084) C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report with an administrative review in one (1) year (February 2006) and a review by the County Board in three (3) years (February 2008).
12. U-2695-91-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment and dancing at 2325 S. Eads St. (Demera-RPC #336-042-009). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a review in five (5) years (February 2010).
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases 13. Acceptance of a deed of easement from the Department of the Army, a right-of-way permit from the National Park Service, and approval of a construction agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and National Park Service for the Potomac Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project running from Rosslyn through Arlington National Cemetery to Columbia Pike, and appropriation of funds therefore. Attachment 1 to Item 13
Attachment 2 to Item 13
Attachment 3 to Item 13
Attachment 4 to Item 13 C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Capital Projects
14. Approval of an amendment to agreement No. 342-01 between Arlington County and Kimley-Horn and Associates for additional professional planning and engineering services for wayfinding and parking signage. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
15. Resolution authorizing final 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. 2002-1 at 2600 Wilson Boulevard, 4300 & 4320 Old Dominion Drive, 1200 North Courthouse Road, 900 South Orme Street, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, 1200 North Irving Street, 1120 North Jackson Street, 1126 North Irving Street, 3000 Wilson Boulevard, 2930 Wilson Boulevard, 2424 Wilson Boulevard, 1900 Fort Myer Drive, 1310 North Oak Street, 1500 Arlington Boulevard, 1210 North Quinn Street, 1225 North Pierce Street, 1916 Wilson Boulevard, 2614, 2618 & 2622 Wilson Boulevard, 1518 12th Street North, 1801 North Quinn Street, 1625 Wilson Boulevard and 2045 & 2049 Wilson Boulevard, Account #001.313/CN; vacating one preliminary assessment, extinguishing the lien, and authorizing a refund. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
16. Award of contract between the County Board and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional transportation services to identify, analyze and design traffic signals requested by citizens of Arlington County. Attachment to Item 16 C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts 19. Reimbursement from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the development and administration of traffic signal optimization for Arlington County and appropriation of funds for such purposes. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
20. Arlington County’s participation in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s County Primary and Secondary Road Fund Revenue Sharing Program. Attachment to Item 20 C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the County Board Chairman to sign the letter (attached to the staff report) to the Virginia Department of Transportation indicating the County’s intent to participate in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 County Primary and Secondary Road Revenue Sharing Program. The funds would be used for improvements along the Arlington Boulevard corridor.
21. Financial donations from the insurance industry to support the Police Department’s Bait Vehicle Program in 2005 and in succeeding years. Attachment to Item 21 C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the County Manager to accept financial donations from the insurance industry to support the Police Department’s Bait Vehicle Program in 2005 and in succeeding years.
22. Campbell Hoffman Foundation Grant. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Request to Advertise
23. Adoption of Chapter 24.1, Water Recreation Facilities Ordinance. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise for a public hearing on April 16, 2005 to consider the proposed ordinance amendment to the Arlington County Code by enacting Chapter 24.1 (Water Recreation Facilities Ordinance) and repealing Chapter 24 (Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance). In addition, advertise for a public hearing on March 31, 2005 to consider an increase in the fee schedule to maintain a level that achieves full recovery of the cost of running the pool program.
Other 25. Authorization to execute an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a waiver to permit a licensed, County-owned, AM Radio Station to exceed the permitted transmitting wattage. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the Chairman to execute, on behalf of the Arlington County Board, a waiver application before the Federal Communications Commission in the matter of an application of Arlington County Virginia, for modification of conventional public safety pool station WQBY206, Arlington Va., and request for rule waiver. Also, the County Attorney is authorized to execute all pleadings and related documents to obtain the waiver.
26. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING
27. Request to advertise public hearings on the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to Section 1. Definitions, and Section 32. Bulk, Coverage and Placement Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to amend coverage requirements and related issues. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) P.C. Recommendation: Advertise the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC) proposal, incorporating the recommended changes in the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee’s (NCAC) Resolution, and with changes recommended by staff for the “R-20” Zoning District maximum coverage and for the exclusion of pergolas and swimming pools from the definition of coverage. The Commission further recommends that the staff report with the advertised Zoning Ordinance Amendment language clearly discuss the applicability of the proposed new rules and any limitations on their applicability. The Planning Commission also recommends that the issue of height for single-family houses be revisited. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise for a County Board public hearing on May 7, 2005 as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 4 to 1, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, and Ms. Favola – Nay, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 8, 2005 Report, Attachment E (Recommendation of the Planning Commission) to advertise a public hearing at the May 7, 2005 County Board meeting, on the proposed zoning ordinance amendments to Section 1. Definitions and Section 32. Bulk, Coverage and Placement Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to add new requirements to the list of definitions and to amend coverage requirements for one-family dwelling lots.
28. An ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify Section 20. Columbia Pike Form Based Code Districts of the Zoning Ordinance to: A. Modify the streetscape standards to incorporate the recommendations of the Columbia Pike Implementation Team regarding sidewalk paving, tree plantings, and the placement of furniture and other fixtures along Columbia Pike; B. Modify the architectural standards to incorporate new language to promote energy efficiency and to provide greater flexibility for signage; and; C. Add a definition for the term “private open space” and other minor modifications to the Form Based Code to clarify intent and the practical implementation of the Form Based Code and to reconcile the Form Based Code with other County standards. (watch video) Attachment to Item 28
Supplemental Report to Item 28 C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 9, 2005 Supplemental Report to adopt the proposed amendments to Section 20. Columbia Pike Form Based Code Districts of the Zoning Ordinance and did not take action on the proposed Open Space definition included in the original staff report.
Other RECESSED: At 3:54 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2005, beginning with removed consent items #1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 17, 18, and 24.
RECESSED HEARING
Tuesday February 15, 2005
3:00 P.M. Reports
6:30 P.M. Consent Agenda
No earlier than 6:45 P.M. Regular Hearing
- COUNTY BOARD REPORTS (watch video)
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the attached Affordable Housing Resolution.
- APPOINTMENTS (watch video)
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board made the appointments to the Advisory Groups shown in the attached list. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5-0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted the attached charge establishing the Homeowner's Preservation Grants Review Panel. In addition, on motion by Mr. Fisette, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Ms. Favola - Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada - Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board made the appointments to the Panel as shown in the attached list.
- REGIONAL REPORTS (watch video)
- COUNTY MANAGER REPORT (watch video)
A. Budget Presentation
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m.
- CONSENT (Items removed from the Consent Agenda from Saturday, February 12, 2005) (watch video)
1. SP #25 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): Waterview, LP, extend site plan at 1111, 1117 N. 19th St., 1925 N. Lynn St. (RPC #16-018-006, -008) (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the site plan amendment request to the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's January 24, 2005 Report to defer Site Plan Amendment SP #25 to the April 16, 2005 County Board meeting.
3. SP #296 Site Plan Amendment and Review: John Casablanca’s Modeling and Career Center, amend condition #6 at 4820 A S. 31st St. (RPC #29-015-017) (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Renew the John Casablanca’s Modeling and Career Center use subject to the conditions dated January 2005 with a review by the County Board in five (5) months (July 2005) and accept withdrawal of the site plan amendment request to amend condition #6 of the site plan.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's February 1, 2005 Report for Site Plan Amendment SP #296.
6. A, B & C (watch video) A. SP #76 Site Plan Amendment: First Choice Properties Corp., reduce units in existing hotel from 238 to approx. 187, modification of use regulations for coverage at 1200 N. Courthouse Road (RPC #18-003-001, -002, -075, 18-84-001). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the site plan request for SP #76 to the Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2005 and the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request for SP #76 to the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005.
B. SP #75 Site Plan Amendment: First Choice Properties Corp., demolish existing structures & construct approx. 257 dwelling units, add additional parcels at 1190 N. Courthouse Road (RPC #18-003-001, -002, -075, -18-84-001). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the site plan request for SP #75 to the Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2005 and the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan request for SP #75 to the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005.
C. Enactment of an ordinance to vacate a portion of North Veitch Street adjacent to Lots 4, through 7, Block 10, Courtlands, and to vacate a portion of an easement for public purposes adjacent to North Fairfax Drive and Arlington Boulevard, at 1190 N. Courthouse Road, Courthouse Quality Inn Hotel (RPC #18003001), with conditions. P.C. Recommendation: Defer vacation request to the Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2005 and the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the requested vacations to the March 12, 2005, County Board meeting.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 2, 2005 Report to defer Site Plan Amendment SP #76 to the March 12, 2005 County Board meeting and to defer Site Plan Amendment SP #75 to the March 12, 2005 County Board meeting, and approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s February 12, 2005 Report to defer the related vacations to the March 12, 2005 County Board meeting.
7. A, B & C (watch video) A. Z-2515-04-1 Rezoning: The Christopher Companies, from “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts and “RA8-18” Apartment Dwelling Districts to “C-2” Service Commercial – Community Business Districts & “C-O-1.0” Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartment Districts; 3565 Lee Highway (RPC #05-056-002). B. SP # 388 Site Plan: The Christopher Companies, approximately 52 dwelling units, approximately 8,545 square feet of commercial/retail, modifications for bonus density; 3565 Lee Highway (RPC #05-056-002). P.C. Recommendation: Defer the subject rezoning and site plan request to the Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2005 and the County Board meeting of March 12, 2005. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject rezoning and site plan request for a period of one month to the March 12, 2005, County Board meeting. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's February 3, 2005 Report to defer Rezoning
Z-2515-04-01 and Site Plan SP #388 to the March 12, 2005 County Board meeting.
8. U-3111-04-2 Use Permit: Arlington Public Schools, Teenage Parenting Program at 1439 N. Quincy St. (RPC #15-040-048). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions of the staff report with an administrative review in one (1) year (February 2006) and a review by the County Board in three(3) years (February 2008). FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's February 2, 2005 Report to approve Use Permit
U-3111-04-2 subject to the conditions of the staff report with an administrative review in one (1) year (February 2006) and a review by the County Board in three (3) years (February 2008).
11. U-2791-93-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment at 2832 Wilson Blvd (IOTA) (RPC #18-010-006). (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with a review by the County Board in October 2005. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board renewed Use Permit
U-2791-93-1 with a County Board review in October 2007 and an administrative review in October 2006.
17. Approval of Neighborhood Traffic Calming projects. (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's January 21, 2005 Report.
18. Funding request for Neighborhood Conservation Program projects. (watch video)
Attachment 1 to Item 18
Attachment 2 to Item 18
Attachment 3 to Item 18 C.M. Recommendation: Approve the use of $1,645,500 of Neighborhood Conservation bond funds for the priority neighborhood projects listed in the staff report (Attachment A), $20,000 for Neighborhood Sign replacement and $200,000 for the Missing Link Program also identified in the report (Attachment A), and project budget increases identified in Attachment C to the report totaling $721,307. In addition, authorize the County Manager to proceed with implementation of the selected projects. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye,
Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s January 24, 2005 Report.
24. Adoption of reimbursement resolution attached to the staff report declaring the County’s equipment intentions. (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve the reimbursement resolution (Attachment 1 in the staff report) and authorize the County Manager to negotiate a lease financing for the equipment as presented in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager’s January 26, 2005 Report.
- REGULAR HEARING (Regular Hearing items from Saturday, February 12, 2005, if needed)
ADJOURNED: At 7:33 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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