REVISED
COUNTY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
April 22, 2006 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: public comment, public comment response) • CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1-37) Citizens interested in removing an item from the Consent Agenda must submit a speaker slip to the Clerk at the Saturday, April 22, 2006, meeting before 9 a.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Saturday). (watch video) 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 #37 – except for items #25 and 32, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Wednesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews 1. SP #25 Site Plan Amendment: Waterview Office, L.P., increase construction signage; 1919 N. Lynn St. (RPC #16-018-004, -010). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to all previous conditions and four (4) new conditions which apply solely to the subject construction sign.
2. SP #89 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): 1101 Associates, LP, 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 July 8, 2006, County Board meeting.
3. SP #90 & #167 Site Plan Amendment: Fourth Crystal Park Assoc. LP, amend comprehensive sign plan; 251 S. 18th St., 2345 Crystal Drive (RPC #34-020-245, -251). C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendments, subject to all previous conditions and new Conditions #1 and 2 as set forth in the staff report.
4. SP #163 Site Plan Amendment: Carr America Park Place, LLC, conversion of approximately 3,400 square feet retail space to office and conference use; 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive (RPC# 17-002-004). C.M. Recommendation: Defer to the May 20, 2006 County Board meeting.
5. This item was removed from the agenda: SP #196 Site Plan Review: space conversion; 3701 N. Fairfax Drive (Ambassador, Inc., RPC #14-030-050). 6. SP #218 Site Plan Amendment: Gartner, amendment to rooftop sign; 4501 Fairfax Drive (RPC #14-016-018). C.M. Recommendation: Approve the subject site plan amendment, subject to all previous conditions and one (1) amended condition.
7. SP #231 Site Plan Review: live entertainment and dancing; 2300 Clarendon Blvd. (Music Box, RPC #18-005-041, -044). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment review for live entertainment for six (6) months to the October 14, 2006, County Board meeting.
8. SP #276 Site Plan Amendment: GLB Quincy Crossing LLC, two roof top signs; 801 N. Quincy St. (RPC #14-043-027, -028). Attachment to Item 8 C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject site plan amendment for one (1) month to May 2006.
9. SP #331 Site Plan Amendment: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, amendment to comprehensive sign plan: 901 N. Glebe Road (RPC # 14-051-358, 14-052-001). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting.
10. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment: Potomac Yard Holding Company LLC, amend condition #57(b) regarding three flat screen televisions; 2777 Crystal Drive (RPC #34-027-038). C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment request to amend condition #57(b) regarding a reduction in the size of the three (3) flat screen televisions.
11. A, B & C 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 May 30, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the June 10, 2006, County Board meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer the General Land Use Plan amendment, proposed rezoning and site plan request to the June 10, 2006, County Board meeting.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments 12. U-2032-75-1 Use Permit Review: childcare facility; 3809, 3813 Washington Blvd. (Montessori House, RPC #15-083-006, -007). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions with no further review.
13. U-2375-83-1 Use Permit Review: live entertainment; 2761 Washington Blvd., 701 N. Daniel St. (Tallula, RPC #18-041-003, -004). C.M. Recommendation: Discontinue the use permit for live entertainment.
14. U-2823-94-4 Use Permit Review: panel antennae and equipment cabinets on water tower; 2400 N. Wakefield St. (Sprint PCS/Lee Pumping Station, RPC #05-005-072). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the use permit review for three (3) months to July 2006.
15. U-2899-96-2 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): carpet and rug cleaning; 2147 Lee Highway (Bergmann’s Cleaning, RPC #15-005-001). C.M. Recommendation: Renew the use permit for carpet and rug cleaning use at Bergman’s Cleaning with a review by the County Board in six (6) months (October 2006).
16. U-2985-00-1 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): educational program and parking; 2847 Wilson Blvd. (Arlington Public Schools, RPC #15-065-019). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the use permit review to the June 10, 2006, County Board meeting.
17. U-3028-02-1 Use Permit Review: family day care for nine (9) children; 2417 Washington Blvd. (Janet Borer, RPC #18-059-001). C.M. Recommendation: Renew subject to all previous conditions and a County Board review in five (5) years (April 2011).
18. U-3132-05-2 Use Permit Amendment: Brian and Alison Waldman, addition on existing pipestem lot; 3122 N. Nottingham St. (RPC #02-033-026). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the use permit amendment request to the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting.
19. U-3150-06-1 Use Permit: Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, approximately 100 parking spaces for off-site users; 1600 N. Glebe Road (RPC #07-029-013). C.M. Recommendation: Defer the use permit request for secondary parking to the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting.
20. U-3151-06-1 Use Permit: Lina Calizaya Rocha, family daycare for nine (9) children; 5204 N. Carlin Springs Road (RPC #13-051-010). C.M. Recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (April 2007).
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases 21. Enactment of an ordinance to vacate a 5-foot easement for a storm sewer along the easterly boundary of Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Fort Myer Heights located at 1531 N. Pierce St., RPC #17003002, with conditions. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the requested vacation and enact an Ordinance to Vacate a 5-foot Easement for Storm Sewer Along the Easterly Boundary of Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Fort Myer Heights located at 1531 North Pierce Street, RPC #17003002 (the “Property”). In addition, authorize the Real Estate Bureau chief, or his designee, to execute the Deed of Vacation on behalf of the County Board, subject to approval of such deed as to form by the county attorney.
22. Authorization to accept deed of easement for the Department of Environmental Services project on property located at 2124 N. Monroe St. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the motion attached to the staff report, approving a deed of easement and authorizing execution thereof.
23. Approval of a deed of easement granting to the County Board a permanent easement for public street and utilities purposes over, under, across and upon a 1,927.47 square foot portion of Lot 79-A in a re-subdivision of part of Lot 77 and all of Lots 78 and 79, of Block C, Rucker’s Addition to Clarendon (RPC No. 18008004). C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
24. Approval of a sublicense agreement between the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Saint Coletta of Greater Washington, Inc., for the use of space at Ballston Common Mall and Office Center, 4238 Wilson Blvd. for the Woodmont Weavers Program. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Ordinances and Plans 25. This item will be heard at the Recessed Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. 26. Adoption of proposed amendment to Section 31 A. of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify that the intent of the Unified Residential Development provision provides for pedestrian connectivity. P.C. Recommendation: Adopt the Zoning Ordinance Amendment. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance attached to the staff report to amend, reenact, and recodify Section 31. Special Provisions, Subsection A. Use, Subsection 13 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to clarify that the intent of the Unified Residential Development is to also provide for pedestrian connectivity. The amendment is proposed in order to encourage orderly and efficient land use development, and other reasons required by public necessity, convenience and general welfare and good zoning practice.
27. A. GP-302-05-2: General Land Use Plan (GLUP) amendments for the Clarendon Metro Station area: 1. Amend boundary of “Clarendon Revitalization District” to include properties: designated “Service Commercial” and “Medium Density Mixed-Use” north of Wilson Boulevard between Highland Street and Danville Street; designated “Low-Medium” Residential south of 10th Street North between North Irving Street and North Fillmore Street; and designated “Service Commercial” bordered by North Fillmore Street, Washington Boulevard, and 9th Street North; 2. Amend “Note 2” to remove information pertaining to town house style commercial/residential development, reserve this note number for future GLUP note, and remove “Commercial Townhouse District” in the GLUP booklet to allow for subsequent amendments to “Clarendon Revitalization District” which will be intended to consolidate text regarding Clarendon Metro station area and set forth new policy goals and objectives for this area along south edge of 10th Street; and 3. Amend the Clarendon Metro Station area box on back of the GLUP Map to reflect new goals, objectives and policies as set forth in County Board-adopted policy directives (adopted February 28, 2006).
P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the June 26, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the July 8, 2006, County Board meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the adoption of General Land Use Plan amendments for the Clarendon Metro Station area until the July 8, 2006, County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting. B. 1 & 2 1. Amendments to Sections 27, “C-3” General Commercial Districts and 32, Bulk, Coverage and Placement Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance which amend, reenact and recodify regulations for bulk, placement, coverage and landscaping to include new provisions specific to properties zoned “C-3” and located in the “Clarendon Revitalization District” as designated on the General Land Use Plan. P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the May 8, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the Zoning Ordinance amendments until the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting. 2. Request to Advertise additional amendments to Section 27 Sections 27, “C-3” General Commercial Districts and 32, Bulk, Coverage and Placement Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance which amend, reenact and recodify regulations for bulk, placement and landscaping to include new provisions specific to properties zoned “C-3” and located in the “Clarendon Revitalization District” as designated on the General Land Use Plan. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertising additional changes to Sections 27 and 32 of the Zoning Ordinance for public hearings at the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting and its associated Planning Commission meeting.
C. Request to Advertise the adoption of an Ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify Section 36 Administration and Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance to establish density increases for development proposals in the “Clarendon Revitalization District” that include historic preservation of structures identified for preservation in the Clarendon Policy Directives. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize advertising public hearings to consider adoption of the proposed amendment to Section 36 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance at the May 20, 2006 County Board meeting and its associated Planning Commission meeting.
Capital Projects 28. Award of contract to Dominion Virginia Power for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant Electrical Upgrades. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the award of a contract to Dominion Virginia Power in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, plus a contingency of $500,000 for a total contract authorization not to exceed $5,500,000 for construction of electrical utility work upgrades at the Water Pollution Control Plant related to the Master Plan 2001. In addition, authorize the purchasing agent to execute the agreement subject to legal review by the county attorney.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts 29. FY 2006 Supplemental Grants for the Department of Human Services. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
30. Authorize the Department of Human Services to accept a SHARE Shelter Support Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for Fiscal Year 2007. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
31. Appropriation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative Grant to evaluate and implement all state and federal National Incident Management System requirements with all Arlington County agencies. C.M. Recommendation: Appropriate in Fiscal Year 2006, $91,800 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to evaluate and implement the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with all Arlington County agencies. In addition, authorize 1.0 FTE for a one-year, limited-term grant funded position in the OEM to act as the NIMS coordinator for the Urban Area Security Initiative NIMS grant.
32. This item will be heard at the Recessed Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Requests to Advertise 33. A. Request to advertise an ordinance for expanding the boundaries of the 2nd Road North Service District. C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing to be held at the May 20, 2006 County Board meeting, regarding the ordinance (Attachment I of the staff report) expanding the boundaries of the 2nd Road North Service District to include the property located at 3313 2nd Road N. (RPC# 19-039-113).
B. Request to advertise amendments to Chapter 43 of the Arlington County Code, Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Persons. Attachment 1 to Item 33B
Attachment 2 to Item 33B C.M. Recommendation: Advertise a public hearing to be held at the May 20, 2006 County Board meeting as recommended in the staff report.
Other 34. Amendments to the County Purchasing Resolution concerning duties of the purchasing agent and disposal of property. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the proposed amendments (attached to the staff report) to the Arlington County Purchasing Resolution to be effective upon the date of adoption by the County Board.
35. Authorization to sign the SmarTrip Operations Funding Agreement. C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the county manager to sign the SmarTrip Operations Funding Agreement (attached to the staff report) between the County Board and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, subject to approval of the agreement as to form and sufficiency by the county attorney.
36. Adoption of an ordinance to amend precincts and polling places to change the polling place for the Clarendon Precinct from Washington-Lee High School, 1300 N. Quincy St., to Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. C.M. Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendment to the ordinance on precincts and polling places, changing the polling place for the Clarendon Precinct to Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.
37. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING ITEMS 38. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget (Public hearings for these items have concluded.) (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) A. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007 County Board Budget Resolution and Appropriation Resolution. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2007 County Budget Resolution and County Appropriations Resolution, and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and sign grant agreements with non-profits that result from FY 2007 budget appropriations, with the approval of the County Attorney. 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 the FY 2007 County Budget Resolution, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 15, 2006, 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 the FY 2007 County Appropriations Resolution, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 15, 2006, 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 authorized the County Manager to negotiate and sign grant agreements with non-profits that result from FY 2007 budget appropriations, with the approval of the County Attorney, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 15, 2006, report.
B. This item has been incorporated into item 38.A. C. Adoption of the Calendar Year 2006 real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 38C C.M. Recommendation: Adopt a Calendar Year 2006 real estate tax rate of $0.818 using the resolution attached to 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 a Calendar Year 2006 real estate tax rate of $0.818, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 17, 2006, report.
D. Adoption of the Chain Bridge Road Service District tax rate as part of the real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 38D C.M. Recommendation: Adopt a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Chain Bridge Road Service District of $0.054 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, 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 adopted a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Chain Bridge Road Service District of $0.054 that is in addition to the current real estate tax rate, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 3, 2006, report.
E. Adoption of the 2nd Road North Service District tax rate as part of the real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 38E C.M. Recommendation: Adopt a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the 2nd Road North Service District of $0.223 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, 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 adopted a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the 2nd Road North Service District of $0.223 that is in addition to the current real estate tax rate, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 3, 2006, report.
F. Adoption of the Rosslyn Business Improvement Service District (Rosslyn BID) tax rate as part of the overall real estate tax rate. Attachment to Item 38F C.M. Recommendation: Adopt a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Rosslyn Business Improvement Service District (Rosslyn BID) of $0.078 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Rosslyn Business Improvement Service District (Rosslyn BID) of $0.078 that is in addition to the current real estate tax rate, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 3, 2006, report.
G. Adoption of the Crystal City Business Improvement Service District (Crystal City BID) and tax rate as part of the overall real estate tax rate. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance creating the Crystal City Business Improvement Service District (Crystal City BID) and adopt a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Crystal City BID of $0.045 that is in addition to the current real estate rate using the resolution attached to the staff report. 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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted an ordinance establishing the Crystal City Business Improvement Service District (Crystal City BID), as recommended in the County Manager’s April 10, 2006, report. 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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted a Calendar Year 2006 tax rate for the Crystal City BID of $0.045 that is in addition to the current real estate tax rate, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 10, 2006, report.
H. Adoption of the personal property tax rate. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted a Calendar Year 2006 personal property tax rate of $5.00 per $100 of assessed value, and for public service corporations the real estate tax rate of $0.818 per $100 of assessed value as adopted in the prior agenda item; and deferred until July consideration of a resolution fixing the methodology that shall be utilized in distributing the State’s fixed block grant, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 10, 2006, report.
I. Adoption of the School Transfer Resolution. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2007 School Transfer Resolution attached to the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, and Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Abstaining, the Board adopted the FY 2007 School Transfer Resolution, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 20, 2006, report.
J. Adoption of increase to the food establishment building plan review fee. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt amendment to Chapter 9.2 of the Arlington County Code to increase the food establishment building plan review fee from $135 to $200, to become effective July 1, 2006. 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. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board adopted an amendment to Chapter 9.2 of the Arlington County Code to increase the food establishment building plan review fee from $135 to $200, to become effective July 1, 2006, as recommended in the County Manager’s March 23, 2006, report.
K. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007 household solid waste rate increase. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the amendment to Chapter 10, Article I (Refuse) of the Code of Arlington County, Virginia. The amendment, if approved, would increase the annual household solid waste rate to $260.36. The amendment will become effective July 1, 2006. 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, the Board adopted an amendment to Chapter 10, Article I (Refuse) of the Code of Arlington County, Virginia to increase the annual Household Solid Waste Rate to $260.36, effective July 1, 2006, as recommended in the County Manager’s March 31, 2006, report.
L. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007 water and sewer rate increase. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt amendment to Chapter 26, Article 1 of the Arlington County Code (Utilities Ordinance), which reflects a water rate increase of $0.19, from $3.02 per thousand gallons to $3.21 per thousand gallons, and a sewer rate increase of $0.68 from $4.11 per thousand gallons to $4.79 per thousand gallons. 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, the Board adopted an amendment to Chapter 26, Article 1 of the Arlington County Code (Utilities Ordinance), which reflects a water rate increase of $0.19, from $3.02 per thousand gallons to $3.21 per thousand gallons, and a sewer rate increase of $0.68 from $4.11 per thousand gallons to $4.79 per thousand gallons, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 11, 2006, report.
M. Enactment of a non-codified ordinance adopting a revised Arlington STAR Transit System passenger fare schedule by increasing certain fares and adding new fares, to become effective July 1, 2006. C.M. Recommendation: Enact a non-codified ordinance adopting a revised Arlington STAR Transportation System passenger fare schedule, to become effective July 1, 2006. 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 enacted a non-codified ordinance adopting a revised Arlington STAR Transportation System passenger fare schedule, to become effective July 1, 2006, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 3, 2006, report.
N. Adoption of an amendment to Section 36. Administration and Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance to increase application fees for certificates of occupancy and subdivision plat reviews reviewed by the Zoning Administration office for compliance with zoning regulations. P.C. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the ordinance (attached to the staff report) to amend, reenact and recodify Section 36 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to increase various zoning fees necessary to provide for efficient administration of the review process, to encourage economic development, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. 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 adopted an ordinance to amend, reenact and recodify Section 36 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to increase various zoning fees necessary to provide for efficient administration of the review process, to encourage economic development, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public, as recommended in the County Manager’s March 24, 2006, report.
O. Adoption of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources fees for Fiscal Year 2007. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution attached to the staff report setting the Fiscal Year 2007 Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources program fees. 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 adopted a resolution setting the Fiscal Year 2007 Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources program fees, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 5, 2006, report.
P. Adoption of annual inflationary adjustments to salaries for the County Board Chairman and members. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance to amend the salaries of the County Board Chairman and Members to reflect an inflationary increase. 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 adopted an ordinance to amend the salaries of the County Board Chairman and Members to reflect an inflationary increase, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 20, 2006, report.
Q. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2007 Pay Scale Attachment 1 to Item 38Q
Attachment 2 to Item 38Q
Attachment 3 to Item 38Q
Attachment 4 to Item 38Q
Attachment 5 to Item 38Q C.M. Recommendation: Approve the pay schedule for County Employees attached to the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2007 pay schedule for County Employees, as recommended in the County Manager’s April 17, 2006, report.
R. Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, including allocation of AHIF Housing Services funds. Attachment to Item 38R C.M. Recommendation: Adopt as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendations in the County Manager’s March 31, 2006, report, relating to the adoption of the Community Development Block Grant Program and Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 (CD 32), including allocation of AHIF Housing Services funds.
S. Increase for program and transportation fees for Madison Health Care Center. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt new program and transportation fee scales for the Madison Adult Day Health Care Center Program effective July 1, 2006. 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 adopted new program and transportation fee scales for the Madison Adult Day Health Care Center Program effective July 1, 2006, as recommended in the County Manager’s March 21, 2006, report.
39. This item will be heard at the Recessed Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. (watch video) FINAL ACTION: Without objection, the Board carried over item #39 to the April 26th recessed meeting, to be heard directly after the consent agenda. Additional people may sign up to speak on this item.
Other RECESSED: At 11:26 a.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2006, with removed consent items #25 and 32 to be heard at 6:30 p.m. COUNTY BOARD RECESSED MEETING Wednesday, April 26, 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 Analysis of Contingent Accounts Contingent Accounts
Expense Reports
I. County Board Reports (watch video) FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, Mr. Fisette – having briefly left the meeting, the Board adopted the attached Resolution Pledging Support for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail Feasibility Study. II. Appointments (watch video) FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, Mr. Fisette – having briefly left the meeting, the Board made the appointments to Advisory Groups as shown in the attached list. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, Mr. Fisette – having briefly left the meeting, the Board adopted the attached charge establishing the Crystal City Planning Task Force. III. Regional Reports (watch video) IV. 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, April 22, 2006) (watch video) 25. A. Adoption of proposed Amendments to Section 20. (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike - Form Based Code Districts, of the Zoning Ordinance to: 1. Revise the definition of the term(s) “Story, Story Height” in, and add a definition for the term “Structural Clear Height” to, Section II.; 2. Ensure consistency with the aforementioned definitional changes by: modifying the definition of “Garage Entry” in Section II.; revising the Building Envelope Standards in Section IV. B., C., D., and E. and the Signage language in Section VI. F. by removing the term “clear” and replacing it with either the wording “unobstructed” or the new term “Structural Clear Height”; and removing the term “Story Height” from the Building Envelope Standards in Section IV. B., C., D., and E.; and 3. Replace the currently specified clear heights in the Building Envelope Standards in Section IV. B., C., D., and E. for Main Street, Avenue, Local and Neighborhood sites with new minimum “Structural Clear Heights.”
P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the June 10, 2006, County Board meeting and the May 30, 2006, Planning Commission meeting. C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the attached ordinance to amend Section 20. (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts, of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to the May 30, 2006 Planning Commission and the June 10, 2006 County Board meetings. B. Adoption of an ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify Section 20 (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to modify Section III (C) - Regulating Plans for properties located in the Town Center to adjust locations of Required Building Lines affecting each property in varying ways to provide appropriate street space from face-of-building to face-of-building. P.C. Recommendation: Defer to the May 8, 2006, Planning Commission meeting and the May 20, 2006, County Board meeting. C.M. Recommendation Defer consideration of the proposed amendments to Section 20 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to modify the Form Based Code Regulating Plan to the May 8, 2006 and May 20, 2006 meetings of the Planning Commission and the County Board, respectively. 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 deferred consideration of the proposed ordinance to amend Section 20. (Appendix A) “CP-FBC,” Columbia Pike – Form Based Code Districts, of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to the May 30, 2006, Planning Commission and the June 10, 2006, County Board meetings; and deferred consideration of the proposed amendments to Section 20 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to modify the Form Based Code Regulating Plan to the May 8, 200,6 and May 20, 2006, meetings of the Planning Commission and the County Board, respectively, as recommended in the County Manager's April 11, 2006, and April 3, 2006, reports.
32. Acceptance of donation of historic Lustron House currently located at 5201 12th Street South in Columbia Forest. C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's April 11, 2006, report, relating to the acceptance of donation of historic Lustron House currently located at 5201 12th Street South in Columbia Forest .
The following items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m. REGULAR HEARING ITEMS (Regular Hearing items from Saturday, April 22, 2006, if needed, as well as those listed below) 39. Approval of the County’s Annual Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, which includes the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, and the FY 2007 Annual Consolidated Plan for the City of Falls Church. (watch video) C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report. FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board, approved the recommendation in the County Manager's March 30, 2006, report, related to the Approval of the County's Annual Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, which includes the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, and the FY 2007 Annual Consolidated Plan for the City of Falls Church.
40. Acceptance of the updated Highland Park-Overlee Knolls Neighborhood Conservation Plan. (watch video) P.C. Recommendation: Accept the updated Neighborhood Conservation Plan. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution (attached to the staff report) to accept the updated Highland Park-Overlee Knolls Neighborhood Conservation Plan with staff comments specified in the plan. 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 adopted a resolution to accept the Updated Highland Park-Overlee Knolls Neighborhood Conservation Plan with staff comments specified in the plan, as recommended in the County Manager's March 28, 2006, report.
41. Acceptance of the updated Yorktown Neighborhood Conservation Plan. (watch video: part 1, part 2) P.C. Recommendation: Accept the updated Neighborhood Conservation Plan. C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution (attached to the staff report) to accept the updated Yorktown Neighborhood Conservation Plan with staff comments specified in the plan. 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 adopted a resolution to accept the Updated Yorktown Neighborhood Conservation Plan with staff comments specified in the plan, as recommended in the County Manager's March 28, 2006, report.
42. Endorsement of a preferred transit alternative for the Columbia Pike corridor. (watch video: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5) P.C. Recommendation: Endorse the modified streetcar alternative as the preferred transit alternative for the Columbia Pike corridor and that there should be continued analysis of the costs and funding sources of other systems as required. The Planning Commission further recommends that the County Board continue to examine the impact of the transit option, including: the impact of the disruption to local businesses along Columbia Pike; the likely impact of rail construction on the timing of redevelopment on the Pike, including changes to the timing of new revenue streams generated by the redevelopment; analysis of the net cost impact including the additional costs or savings realized through expanded or diminished bus service associated with each option and the cost to acquire the land and build a streetcar maintenance facility; and investigation of possible cost sharing from DoD in return for extending the line to the Pentagon and eliminating the need for DoD's shuttle service between the Skyline offices and the Pentagon. C.M. Recommendation: Endorse the modified streetcar alternative, attached to the staff report, as the preferred transit alternative for the Columbia Pike corridor. 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 endorsed the Modified Streetcar Alternative, “1.6 Findings and Recommendations,” of the Columbia Pike Transit Alternatives Analysis, prepared by the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority in cooperation with Fairfax County and Arlington County, dated July 2005, as the preferred transit alternative for the Columbia Pike corridor, as recommended in the County Manager's April 13, 2006, report.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Tejada – Aye, the Board approved the Agreement of Sale for the acquisition of 1700 North Culpeper Street . ADJOURNED: At 10:14 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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