PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT ITEMS (Items 1-28) Citizens interested in removing an item from the Consent Agenda must submit a speaker slip to the Clerk at the Saturday, January 27, 2007, meeting before 9 a.m. Public testimony on removed items will occur at the Recessed Meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. (no testimony taken on Saturday).
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved the Consent Agenda – items #1 through #28 – except for items #7, 15, 16 ,17 ,18, 22, and 23, which were removed from the consent agenda and will be heard on Tuesday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. Additional people may sign up to speak on the removed items.
Site Plans/Amendments/Reviews
1. SP #65 Site Plan Amendment: Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group, modify landscape, façade, add approximately 604 square feet gross floor area; 2351 Jefferson Davis Highway, 2450 Crystal Drive, 2461 S. Clark St. (RPC #34-020-032, 034, 035).
Supplemental Report
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the proposed site plan amendment request subject to all previous conditions and six (6) amended conditions.
2. SP #89 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): convert former Newseum space; premises known as 1101 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #16-039-002) Arland Towers 1101, LLC.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject request to convert the former Newseum space to the March 17, 2007, County Board meeting. 3.
SP #121 Site Plan Review: review temporary parking lot; 2765, 2767 Jefferson Davis Highway (RPC #34-027-016).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew, subject to all previous conditions, with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (January 2008).
4. SP #189 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): 2800/2900 Crystal Drive Property LLC, façade changes and lobby improvements; 2800, 2900 Crystal Drive (RPC #34-027-027, -028).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the site plan amendment request to the February 24, 2007, County Board meeting.
5.SP #193 Site Plan Amendment (Carry-Over): Lincoln Holdings, rooftop signs; 665 N. Glebe Road (Kettler Capitals Iceplex) (RPC #14-059-001, -002, -003, -004, -029, -032).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment for the illumination of the two approved rooftop identification signs, subject to all previous conditions and one amended condition (Condition #44).
6. A. SP#346 PDSP Amendment: The Meridian Group, LLC, to convert 372,456 square feet of office gross floor area in Land Bay D-West to residential gross floor area, and to reallocate and convert 30,958 square feet of office gross floor area from Land Bay C to residential (20,775 square feet) and retail (10,183 square feet) in Land Bay D-West; to amend PDSP Condition #4 to amend approved gross floor area's and to increase the maximum number of dwelling units permitted to 1,549 units; to reallocate and convert 33,963 square feet of office gross floor area from Land Bay C to residential (22,034 square feet) and retail (11,929 square feet) in Land Bay D-East; to reallocate 6,814 square feet of office gross floor area from Land Bay C to Land Bay E-West; to reallocate and convert 29,121 square feet of office gross floor area from Land Bay C to retail in Land Bay E-West; to reallocate and convert 4,120 square feet of residential gross floor area from Land Bay E-East to office in Land Bay E-West; to reallocate and convert 36,440 square feet of hotel gross floor area from Land Bay B to retail in Land Bay E-West; to direct the County Manager and permit aforementioned reallocations between land bays of up to ten percent (10%) of change in density for each land bay pursuant to PDSP Condition #5. (RPC #34-027-046, -052, -053, -062, -063, -065, -066, -071, -072)
B. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment: The Meridian Group, LLC, approximately 360 dwelling units, approximately 16,929 square feet retail, modification of use regulations for exclusion of storage space at garage level (Land Bay D-East, RPC #34-027-062).
C. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment: The Meridian Group, LLC, approximately 332 dwelling units, approximately 15,183 square feet retail, modification of use regulations for exclusion of storage space at garage level (Land Bay D-West, RPC #34-027-052, -053, -065).
D. SP #346 Site Plan Amendment: The Meridian Group, LLC, approximately 374,379 square feet office, approximately 71,418 square feet retail (Land Bay E-West, RPC #34-027-046).
P.C. Recommendation: Defer all items to the March 17, 2007, County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject requests for the Potomac Yard PDSP amendment and final site plans for Land Bays D-East, D-West, and E-West to the March 17, 2007, County Board meeting.
7. SP #371 Site Plan Amendment: 1800 Wilson Boulevard, LLC, modify condition #49 regarding restaurant parking; 1800 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #17-010-036).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the site plan amendment to the February 24, 2007, County Board meeting.
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board deferred consideration of Site Plan Amendment SP #371 to the February 24, 2007, County Board meeting, as recommended in the County Manager’s January 29, 2007, report.
Use Permits Request/Reviews/Amendments
8. U-1840-70-3 Use Permit Amendment (Carry-Over): WAVA Building LP, replace existing tower structure; 5232 Lee Highway (RPC #09-001-021).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request to the March 17, 2007, County Board meeting.
9. U-2899-96-2 Use Permit Review: review rug cleaners; 2147 Lee Highway (Bergman's Cleaners, RPC #15-005-001).
C.M. Recommendation: Do not renew the use permit for the carpet and rug cleaning use at Bergman's Cleaners.
10. U-3101-04-2 Use Permit Review (Carry-Over): drive-through window; 5222 Lee Highway (Chevy Chase Bank, RPC #08-004-005).
C.M. Recommendation: Renew the use permit for a drive-through facility subject to all previously approved conditions and with a review by the County Board in one (1) year (January 2008).
11. U-3147-05-1 Use Permit Review: Maria Kubaiska, family day care; 2200 N. Emerson St. (RPC #08-004-015).
C.M. Recommendation: Do not renew the use permit for a family day care.
12. U-3162-06-3 Use Permit (Carry-Over): New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, rooftop and grade level telecommunications facilities; 5115 Little Falls Road (RPC #02-024-027).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the subject use permit request to the April 21, 2007, County Board meeting.
13. U-3165-06-1 Use Permit (Carry-Over): Rosalina Huaman, family daycare nine children; 6088 N. 8th Place (RPC #12-009-037).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the subject use permit for family day care to the June 9, 2007 County Board meeting.
14. U-3167-06-1 Use Permit: Brown's Arlington Nissan, comprehensive sign plan; 3200 Columbia Pike (RPC #32-007-014).
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the use permit for a comprehensive sign plan to the February 24, 2007 County Board meeting.
15. U-3168-06-1 Use Permit: 1127 North Stuart, LLC, density regarding condominium conversion; 1127, 1129 N. Stuart St. (RPC #14-023-006, -021).
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the proposed use permit request to allow conversion of the site from an apartment to a condominium.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Fisette, seconded by Ms. Favola, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, and Mr. Fisette – Aye, Mr. Zimmerman – Abstaining, the Board approved the use permit request to allow conversion of the site from an apartment to a condominium., as recommended in the County Manager’s January 12, 2007, report.
Vacations, Easements, Rights of Way, Encroachments & Leases
16. First amendment to deed of lease between the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Arlington Hotel Associates LLC for real property known as Lot Six (6), Courthouse Plaza (RPC# 18-005-042). Attachment 1, Attachment 2
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to deed of lease between the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Arlington Hotel Associates LLC for the real property known as Lot Six (6), Courthouse Plaza, RPC No. 18005042. In addition, authorize the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, Department of Environmental Services to execute, on behalf of the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia, the First Amendment to Deed of Lease, and all related documents, subject to approval as to form by 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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved the First Amendment to deed of lease between the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and Arlington Hotel Associates LLC for the real property known as Lot Six (6), Courthouse Plaza, RPC No. 18005042. In addition, authorized the Real Estate Bureau Chief, Engineering and Capital Projects Division, Department of Environmental Services to execute, on behalf of the County Board of Arlington County, Virginia, the First Amendment to Deed of Lease, and all related documents, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney, as amended to September 2007 in hopes of securing necessary agreements to move forward with the hotel.
Ordinances and Plans
17. A. Adoption of the Fort Myer Heights North Plan.
B. GP-300-04-2 General Land Use Plan Amendments to add open space symbol (triangle) to the following locations in order to encourage public open space: Northeast corner of the block bordered by 16th Street North, North Queen Street, 14th Street North, and North Quinn Street; Southwest corner of the block bordered by Clarendon Boulevard, North Quinn Street, North Rhodes Street, and 16th Street North (south of existing public park); and the Northeast corner of the block bordered by 14th Street North, North Rhodes Street, Fairfax Drive and North Rolfe Street.
C. Adoption of an ordinance to amend, reenact, and recodify sections 13 and 15 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance as applicable to properties located in the Fort Myer Heights North Special District. The Fort Myer Heights North Special District is generally bordered by Clarendon Boulevard to the north, North Scott Street and North Courthouse Road to the west, North Pierce Street to the east, and Fairfax Drive to the south. All properties within the boundaries of the district would be eligible for special regulations and incentives recommended in the Fort Myer Heights North Plan advertised and recommended for adoption concurrently with the proposed ordinance, and would be subject to special urban design guidelines set forth therein. The purpose of the district is to: 1) promote compatibility of new and existing development by coordinating building placement, orientation, scale, bulk, streetscape, and pedestrian facilities; 2) provide for creative opportunities to encourage and retain affordable housing; and 3) promote opportunities for preservation of historically significant buildings. In addition, the ordinance provides opportunity by Special Exception Site Plan to achieve up to 72 units per acre when development is consistent with the concept and vision for the district, as established in the Fort Myer Heights North Plan, including but not limited to provision of affordable housing, historic preservation and open space. Limited additional height may be approved, up to 6- to 10-stories, based on location of development. In addition, when development includes historic preservation and affordable housing within a historic building additional density, above 72 units per acre, may be approved by the same number of units as designated affordable in a historic building so long as additional density fits within the height requirements of the plan.
P.C. Recommendation: Defer all the items to the May 2007 County Board meeting and the associated Planning Commission meeting.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer consideration of the Fort Myer Heights North Plan, General Land Use Plan, and amendments to Section 13 - "RA8-18" Apartment Dwelling Districts, and Section 15 - "RA6-15" Apartment Dwelling Districts, of the Zoning Ordinance to the May 2007 County Board meeting.
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board deferred consideration of the Fort Myer Heights North Plan, General Land Use Plan, and amendments to Section 13 - "RA8-18" Apartment Dwelling Districts, and Section 15 - "RA6-15" Apartment Dwelling Districts, of the Zoning Ordinance to the May 2007 County Board meeting, as recommended in the County Manager’s January 17, 2007, report.
18. Five-year review of Arlington County's Comprehensive Plan, including the General Land Use Plan, the Master Transportation Plan, the Storm Water Master Plan, the Water Distribution System Master Plan, the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan, the Recycling Program Implementation Plan and Map, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and Plan, and the Public Spaces Master Plan.
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the Five-Year Review of the Comprehensive Plan, with recommendations that: the plan’s text reflects that the review is historic and that the priorities are those recommended by staff; sustainability policy language be incorporated into the document; and sustainability be emphasized in the introductory part of the report on page 6.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the five-year review of the Comprehensive Plan as recommended 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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Nay, the Board approved the five-year review of the Comprehensive Plan as recommended in the January 2, 2007, staff report.
Capital Projects
19. Approval of the award of a contract between the County Board and John L. Mattingly Construction Co. Inc. for the renovation of the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 S. Stafford Street.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
20. Approval of the award of contract for the construction of the new Emergency Communications Center (ECC) on the 7th floor of 1425 N. Courthouse Road.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
Appropriations, Grant Applications & Other Contracts
21. Allocation of Fiscal Year 2007 Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF)/HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds to the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Development Corporation (RPJ) as a loan to assist with the rehabilitation of two 11-unit buildings located at 123 S. Courthouse Road and 2011 S. 4th Street.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
22. Modification of the Participation Loan Agreement (Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) loan terms and conditions between the County and Pershing Drive Associates Limited Partnership for the Historic Ballston Park at Buckingham Project.
C.M. Recommendation: Authorize the County Manager with the concurrence of the County Attorney to execute a Reimbursement Agreement and other necessary documents in order to dedicate a portion of the County's proceeds from its Participation Loan to Pershing Drive Associates Limited Partnership to assist with the cost of replacing roofs at this development with natural slate instead of materials previously approved under the Master Certificate of Appropriateness (MCOA) for this property. In addition, authorize the County Manager, with the concurrence of the County Attorney, to act as the County Board's representative in approving financing or program revisions that are necessary to remove any ambiguity or inconsistency or which improve the County's financial security, financial position, or enhances the housing program and which changes do not adversely affect the County financially, prior to execution of the County's revised financing documents.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Zimmerman, seconded by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 3 to 2, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Nay, Mr. Fisette – Nay, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board authorized the County Manager with the concurrence of the County Attorney to execute a Reimbursement Agreement and other necessary documents in order to dedicate a portion of the County's proceeds from its Participation Loan to Pershing Drive Associates Limited Partnership to assist with the cost of replacing roofs at this development with natural slate instead of materials previously approved under the Master Certificate of Appropriateness (MCOA) for this property. In addition, authorized the County Manager, with the concurrence of the County Attorney, to act as the County Board's representative in approving financing or program revisions that are necessary to remove any ambiguity or inconsistency or which improve the County's financial security, financial position, or enhances the housing program and which changes do not adversely affect the County financially, prior to execution of the County's revised financing documents, as recommended in the County Manager's January 3, 2007, report.
23. Appropriation of Federal funds for Arlington County for interior renovations to the Lubber Run Recreation Center serving the Buckingham neighborhood.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve 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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved the recommendation in the County Manager's January 11, 2007, report, related to the Appropriation of Federal funds for Arlington County for interior renovations to the Lubber Run Recreation Center serving the Buckingham neighborhood.
24. Revised Sliding Fee Scale for Child Care Subsidy. Attachment 1, Attachment 2
C.M. Recommendation: Approve revision to the current sliding fee scale that includes a 250 percent poverty level income line for the Arlington County Child Care Co-Pay Scale applicable only to eligible clients.
Requests to Advertise
25. Request to Advertise public hearings at the Planning Commission meeting on February 12, 2007 and the County Board meeting on February 24, 2007, to consider the following actions related to the redevelopment proposal for Buckingham Villages 1 and 3:
A. Expansion of the existing local ordinance by designating the buildings, open space, trees, landscaping and other structures and features located within the property of Buckingham Village 3 into the Buckingham Historic District.
B. A rezoning for premises known as 4319 N. Pershing Dr. (Buckingham Villages 1 and 3) (RPC# 20-024-004) from "R-6" One-Family Dwelling Districts to "RA8-18" Apartment Dwelling Districts.
C. A site plan application for approximately 766 apartment and townhouse units, including approximately 300 affordable dwelling units, an above-grade parking garage, and a modification of use regulations for bonus density for affordable housing, for premises known as 4319 N. Pershing Dr. (Buckingham Villages 1 and 3) (RPC #20-023-002; 20-024-004).
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing advertisement of public hearings at the March 17, 2007 County Board meeting and associated Planning Commission meeting.
Other
26. Approval of revisions to the Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Schools.
Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 5
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the revised revenue sharing agreement with the Schools.
27. Approval of resolution endorsing revenue sharing application to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution supporting an application to the Virginia Department of Transportation indicating the County's intent to participate in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 County Primary and Secondary Road Fund Revenue Sharing Program, requiring a match of $1,100,000.
28. Minutes.
REGULAR HEARING ITEMS
29. Request to advertise public hearings by the County Board on February 24, 2007, County Board and associated Planning Commission meeting to consider the following actions related to previously approved Site Plan #138 which had been applied for by Views of Clarendon Corporation and First Baptist Church of Clarendon and which was the subject of Virginia Supreme Court Record No. 052139.
A. An Ordinance (Attachment A) to amend, reenact and recodify Section 27A. "C-R" Commercial Redevelopment Districts of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to accomplish the following:
1. Confirm through clarifying language the County Board's discretion in rezoning property to "C-R";
2. Confirm through clarifying language that the County Board, by site plan, may vary requirements of "Subsection F. Physical Requirements", pertaining to compatible exterior appearance of buildings adjacent to residential areas; and
3. Confirm through clarifying language the County Board's authority to modify regulations, by site plan, regarding density and the by-right height and tapering requirements.
B. General Land Use Plan Amendment (Attachment B) from "Semi-Public" (Country clubs and semi-public recreational facilities, churches, private schools and private cemeteries) to "Medium Density Mixed-Use" (Up to 3.0 F.A.R. with special provisions for additional density within the "Clarendon Revitalization District" and the "Special Coordinated Mixed Use District" for the East End of Virginia Square) for the northern portion of the block bordered by North Highland Street, North Hartford Street, and 13th Street North in the Clarendon Metro station area.
C. A rezoning for premises known as 1301 N. Hartford and 1210 N. Highland St. (RPC# 15070PEA, which includes #15070001 and #15070002) from "C-3" General Commercial Districts and "R-5" One-Family, Restricted Two-Family Dwelling Districts to "C-R" (Attachment C).
D. A site plan application for 116 dwelling units, including 70 affordable dwelling units, a parking garage, a church with a maximum capacity of 450 seats, and an educational building for premises known as 1301 N. Hartford Street and 1210 N. Highland St. (RPC# 15070PEA, including #15070001 and #15070002).
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission on February 12, 2007 and the County Board on February 24, 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. Ferguson – Nay, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board adopted the resolution authorizing advertisement of public hearings by the Planning Commission on February 12, 2007, and the County Board on February 24, 2007, as recommended in the County Manager's January 18, 2007, report (noting correction of Site Plan # from 138 to correct Site Plan #384).
30. A. SP #106 Site Plan Amendment: Shirlington HHG Hotel Development, LP, approximately 142 hotel rooms; Lot 7- Street Retail, Inc. Addition at Shirlington (RPC #29-014-021).
B. SP #106 Site Plan Amendment: Shirlington HHG Hotel Development, LP, request for rooftop signage; Lot 7- Street Retail, Inc. Addition at Shirlington (RPC #29-014-021).
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the site plan for the hotel, with the following changes: add a reference to the Shirlington streetscape design to Condition #31; add a reference to the Shirlington Design Book for the color of the street lighting to Condition #30; add references to the Shirlington Comprehensive Sign Plan and the Shirlington Design Book to Condition #33; and add a reference to the Shirlington Design Book to Condition #50.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve the site plan amendment for a final site plan on Parcel 3 consisting of approximately 142 hotel rooms, subject to all previous conditions and the conditions in the staff report. In addition, approve the site plan amendment for two (2) rooftop signs, subject to all previous conditions and the conditions 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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved the site plan amendment for a final site plan on Parcel 3 consisting of approximately 142 hotel rooms, subject to all previous conditions and the conditions in the January 19, 2007, staff report. In addition, approved the site plan amendment for one (1) rooftop sign on South Randolph Street, subject to all previous conditions and the conditions in the staff report, with further amendments to conditions #1, 11, 19, and 73 made at the meeting.
31. 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: Recommend denial of the GLUP amendment, rezoning, and site plan, as an inappropriate planning solution for the site.
C.M. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution to approve a General Land Use Plan amendment from “Public” to “Low” Office-Apartment-Hotel. Adopt the resolution to approve a rezoning from “S-3A” to “C-O-1.0.” In addition, deny the proposed site plan for a 70-unit residential building.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Ms. Favola, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 3 to 2, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Nay, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Nay, the Board adopted the resolution to approve a General Land Use Plan amendment from “Public” to “Low” Office-Apartment-Hotel and adopted the resolution to approve a rezoning from “S-3A” to “C-O-1.0.” In addition, denied the proposed Site Plan SP #394 for a 70-unit residential building. as recommended in the County Manager’s January 24, 2007, report.
Other
RECESSED: At 1:51 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2007, with removed consent items #7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 to be heard at 6:30 p.m.
COUNTY BOARD RECESSED MEETING Tuesday, January 30, 2007 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
I. County Board Reports
II. Appointments
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Ferguson, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – having not arrived, the Board appointed Clifton Slough to the position of Deputy Animal Control Officer and appointed Jennifer Gaines to the position of Deputy Animal Control Officer.
FINAL ACTION: On motion by Mr. Tejada, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0, the voting recorded as follows: Mr. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, Ms. Favola – having not arrived, the Board made the appointments to Advisory Groups as shown in the list:
Cable Television and Information Technology Adv. Committee
Designate: Joe Pelton as Chairman
Appoint Ken Bell
Citizens Advisory Commission on Housing
Appoint:
Tim Wise
Cari Palerm
Michelle Winters
Larry Withers
Environment & Energy Conservation Commission
Reappoint:
Dean Amel
George Silva
Multicultural Advisory Commission
Appoint:
Wuiping Yap
Vonda Bell
Anthony David Freedman
Penrose Square Working Group
Appoint:
Linda Dye - Douglas Park
Elly Merica - Alcova Heights
Jackie Ware - Penrose Square
Ed Miltenberger - Columbia Heights
Martin Chadzynski - Arlington Heights
Dana Schlichtmann - At-large
John Ariail - Adj. Prop. Owners - BM Smith
Elliot Burka - Adj. Property Owners – Fillmore Gardens
Inta Malis - Planning Commission
Dave Johnson - CPRO
Tom Greenfield - Designated Committee Chair
III. Regional Reports
IV. County Manager Report
V. Arlington Solid Waste Authority Meeting
The following items to be heard beginning at 6:30 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS (Items removed from the Consent Agenda from Saturday, January 27, 2007)
The following items to be heard no earlier than 6:45 p.m.
REGULAR HEARING ITEMS (Regular Hearing items from Saturday, January 27, 2007, if needed, as well as those listed below)
32. A. Z-2532-06-1 Rezoning: Patricia and Frederick Shields, from "RA-14-26" Apartment Dwelling Districts to "R-6" One-Family Dwelling Districts; 1600 N. Lexington St. (RPC #10-026-021).
B. U-3166-06-1 Use Permit: Patricia and Frederick Shields, Unified Residential Development, two (2) dwelling units; 1600 N. Lexington St. (RPC #10-026-021).
P.C. Recommendation: Recommend approval of the rezoning and URD, with Condition #21 to be amended to include specific trees to be preserved, and with the provision in the packet to the County Board of a letter from the civic association.
C.M. Recommendation: Approve as recommended in the staff report.
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved Rezoning Z-2532-06-1 and Use Permit U-3166-06-1 for 1600 North Lexington Street (RPC #10-026-021), as recommended in the January 19, 2007, staff report.
33. A. General Land Use Plan Amendment from "General Commercial" to "Medium" Office-Apartment-Hotel; 2000 Wilson Blvd. (SP #389)
B. Z-2520-05-1 Rezoning: Elm Street Development, Inc., from "C-2" Service Commercial - Community Business Districts to "C-O-2.5" Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartment Districts; 2000 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #17-011-009, -013, -015, -016).
C. SP #389 Site Plan: Elm Street Development, Inc., approximately 141 dwelling units, approximately 34,685 sq ft commercial/retail space, comprehensive sign plan with modifications of use regulations for tandem parking, and outdoor seating; 2000 Wilson Blvd. (RPC #17-011-009, -013, -015, -016).
P.C. Recommendation: Approve the GLUP amendment, rezoning, and Site Plan #389, with the following conditions: include the Troy Street cut through Option #1 as it maintains the greatest options for the adjacent property; the applicant to look at integrating the penthouse material and detail with the architecture; the applicant to continue to refine the ADA and universal access issues at the primary residential entrances; the applicant to include power doors for all residential entrances from the outside and the garage, and zero thresholds for all retail and residential entrances; the applicant to improve the garage door material, including considering garage doors with windows; and modify Condition #71 to require LEED certification.
C.M. Recommendation: Defer the request for the General Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan approval to the February 24, 2007, County Board meeting.
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board deferred the request for the General Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan approval to the February 24, 2007, County Board meeting, as recommended in the County Manager's January 19, 2007, report.
34. Resolution to establish maximum salaries for the County Board Chairman and members, effective July 1, 2008 (VA. Code Sec. 15.2-1414.2).
C.M. Recommendation: Set the maximum pay for the County Board for the period beginning January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011.
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board s et the maximum pay for the County Board for the period beginning January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2011, at $49,000 for the Members and $53,900 for the Chairman.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
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. Ferguson – Aye, Mr. Tejada – Aye, Ms. Favola – Aye, Mr. Fisette – Aye, and Mr. Zimmerman – Aye, the Board approved the contract amendments for the County Manager , County Attorney , and the Clerk to the Board.
ADJOURNED: At 9:51 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
