Sully District Council of Citizens Associations

P.O. Box 230042
Sully Station, VA 20120-0042

Agenda for 16 March 2026 Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee (JSDLU&TC) Meeting
by Jeff Parnes

1. The Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee (JSDLU&TC) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on 16 March 2026 in person at the Sully Governmental Facility and online. This meeting is conducted with participation by members of both the Land Use and Transportation committees of the SDCCA and WFCCA
2. Time to renew your association's membership in the Sully District Council. Our membership application can now be submitted on line! Please complete it, and then print a copy to enclose with your check.

Has yours made plans to join us for 2025?

3. The JSDLU&TC WebEx meeting URL is below.

Meeting Information:
The Sully District Council requires each participant in our online meetings to identify themselves. If your screen name does not provide enough information to identify yourself, or you are a call-in participant, you will be asked to identify yourself and the organization you represent. If after repeated requests, you choose not to do so, you will be disconnected from the meeting.
• Meeting link: https://webmaster2020.my.webex.com/webmaster2020.my/j.php?MTID=mdb5d40d780d8e250d37dbadf84f1e3c3
• Meeting number: 793 996 746
• Password: PSkYb5gEX34
• Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States (Access code: 793 996 746)
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5. Jim Neighbors, the Sully District Council Secretary, has recently updated the Sully District Council and JSDLU&TC Land Use Matrix.


6. Videos of the February 2025 JSDLU&TC & SDCCA meetings have been posted:
   • 25 February 2025 Sully District Council of Citizens Associations Membership meeting concerning the proposed Casino in Fairfax County
   • 16 February 2024 JSDLU&TC meeting concerning the NOVEC Cub Run electrical substation
   
   
7. The JSDLU&TC met on Monday, 16 February 2026
• Video of the 16 February 2026 JSDLU&TC
• Topics:
1. 7:00 — PCA/SEA/2232 application for the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) regarding their existing Cub Run electrical substation
• The JSDLU&TC voted not to object, with the provision that if the staff report indicates there are objections to the proposal, they should plan on returning
2. 7:45 — Freestanding emergency department
• The JSDLU&TC voted not to object, with the provision that if the staff report indicates there are objections to the proposal, they should plan on returning
3. 8:30 — County Sale of 3721 Stonecroft Boulevard as a Data Center and Affordable Housing Goals
   • The JSDLU&TC postponed its decision on this matter and asked that county staff be scheduled to brief it on this matter at our March meeting
8. The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at the Franklin Farm Foundation offices and meeting room at 12700 Franklin Farm Road, Oak Hill, VA 20171.
• Topic: Washington Dulles Update
Presented by MWAA:
• IAD Vice President & Airport Manager, Richard Goinoowski, and
• Michael Cooper, State & Local Government Affairs Manager
9. The JSDLU&TC will meet online only on Monday, 16 March 2026.
   
   • In light of an amendment to the Code of Virginia, the county has provided us with a statement be to read when our land use committee meets with a prospective applicant for a rezoning or proffer condition amendment (PCA) for new residential development and/or new residential use in areas of the County that are not exempt from Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303.4. It is recommended that if our committee is meeting with more than one applicant to read this statement for each rezoning/PCA.
   • All times estimates are provided as a courtesy, presentations will start after the completion of the proceeding presentation, however long it takes. Recommend that presenters be ready at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time.
   • Prospective presenters are requested to register on the Land Use and Transportation Committee Presentation Registration Form as a condition of their presentation.
   • Presentations
   1. 7:00 — Chick-fil-A bypass lane at Sully Plaza Shopping Center
   • From the Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee Presentation Request
   • Proponent: Sheri Akin, McGuireWoods LLP
   • Proposal: A request by Chick-fil-A to add canopies and a small bypass lane to its existing drive-through located at the Sully Plaza Shopping Center
   • Location: Sully Plaza Shopping Center, Tax Map 034-4-((1))-16C, 13962 Route 50, Chantilly, Va.
   • Exempt: Is
   • ReadStatement: Read
   • See their Statement of Justification
   • See their SEA Plat
   2. 7:35 — Skyview High School 2232-2025-SU-00010
      • Attendees:
        • William Nance, Planner II, Public Facilities & Development Review Branch, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development is the staff coordinator for the 2232 application for Skyview High School.
        • Jessica Vara, Senior Attorney, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, will be presenting on behalf of Fairfax County Public Schools, along with a representative from FCPS. FCPS is will to give a presentation on this 2232
        • Salem Bush, Salem Bush, AICP, CZA, Branch Chief, Public Facilities and Plan Development, Department of Planning and Development, Fairfax County
      • See their presentation pdf pptx
   3. 8:10 — County Sale of 3721 Stonecroft Boulevard as a Data Center and Affordable Housing Goals
   • This was first considered at our February meeting — see its agenda for the information presented then.
   • The Joint committee requested that we reach out to county staff to request a representative to join us at tonight's meeting. Tracy D. Strunk, AICP, Director, Department of Planning & Development, responded in this fashion:
     Thank you for your interest and your questions, I've forwarded your email to the team working on the land sale to see if there are additional items that should be included on the FAQ. As you know from the FAQ, the specifics of any data center application have not been developed so specific details are not available about what would be built, other than to say that any proposal would go through the normal review process and be evaluated for conformance with applicable regulations at that time.
     I have also included a response (attached) that was recently provided to Ann Bennett, who had written on behalf of several groups, who had some similar questions, in case that is of use.
     We are not, at this time, able to send staff to attend your committee meeting on Monday, but as you know there is a public hearing on Tuesday.
   • Jim Hart has proposed a draft resolution with modifications by Lewis Grimm on this topic for our consideration
   4. 8:45 — Walking and Biking Infrastructure Priorities in Sully District
      • The county has $100 Million for Active Transportation. Last week they held two public participation online meetings on the Project Prioritization Process, see the presentation.
      • Each Magistrate district has a list of proposed improvements and the county is asking for feedback by 31 March. Here are a list of the Sully proposed projects

        Project Number and Title	Description
        573. Route 29/Trinity Parkway/Centrewood Drive	Install pedestrian safety improvements at the Route 29 intersection with Trinity Parkway and Centrewood Drive.
        574. Pickwick Road from Leland Road to Johnson Avenue	Construct approximately 800 feet of Active Transportation facilities along the west side of Pickwick Road from Leland Road to Johnson Avenue.
        579. Route 50/Centerview Drive/Sullyfield Circle	Upgrade crosswalk on eastern approach of Route 50 intersection with Centerview Drive and Sullyfield Circle to high-visibility markings, reconstruct curb ramps, improve pedestrian lighting, and evaluate additional crosswalk and pedestrian refuge islands.
        580. Route 50 from Lees Corner Road to the existing trail crosswalk west of Galesbury Lane	Construct approximately 1,300 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the north side of Route 50 from Lees Corner Road to the existing bus shelter and trail at the crosswalk that connects to the shopping center entrance west of Galesbury Lane.
        582. Route 50/Metrotech Drive/Elmwood Street	Improve Active Transportation facilities at the Route 50 intersection with Metrotech Drive and Elmwood Street including improved pedestrian-scale lighting and potential additional pedestrian refuge islands and crosswalk.
        589. Stonecroft Boulevard from Westfields Boulevard to the existing trail crosswalk at Westone Plaza	Construct approximately 500 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the south side of Stonecroft Boulevard from Westfields Boulevard to the existing trail crosswalk at Westone Plaza.
        590. Westvields Boulevard from Stonecroft Boulevard to Smithwood Drive and Sequioa Farms Drive	Construct approximately 1,400 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the west side of Westfields Boulevard from Stonecroft Boulevard to Smithwood Drive and Sequoia Farms Drive.
        593. EDS Drive from McLearen Road to the existing sidewalk west of the Air and Space Museum Parkway	Construct approximately 1,200 feet of Active Transportation facilities along the north/west side of EDS Drive from Mclearen Road to the existing sidewalk west of the Air and Space Museum Parkway intersection.
        595. Metrotech Drive from Route 50 to the Sully Place shopping center	Construct approximately 300 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the east side of Metrotech Drive from Route 50 to the Sully Place shopping center entrance.
        605. Fair Ridge Drive from Route 50 north to the existing trail at the rear entrance to the Fair Oaks Fire Station	Construct approximately 750 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the west side of Fair Ridge Drive from Route 50 north to the existing trail at the rear entrance to the Fair Oaks Fire Station.
        676. Centrewood Drive/Saint Germain Drive	Improve pedestrian crossings at the Centrewood Drive and Saint Germain Drive intersection by upgrading existing crosswalks to high-visibility markings, reconstructing curb ramps, and adding lighting.
        678. Route 29/Trinity Parkway/Machen Road	Improve pedestrian crossings at the Route 29 intersection with Trinity Parkway and Machen Road by installing high-visibility crosswalk markings, upgraded curb ramps, and lighting, and a marked crosswalk on the western approach.
        679. Stonecroft Boulevard/Old Lee Road	Improve pedestrian access to Westfield High School by installing marked crosswalks on the southern and western approaches of the Stonecroft Boulevard and Old Lee Road intersection and upgrading pedestrian-scale lighting at all four curb ramps.
        702. Stringfellow Road from Fairfax County Parkway to the trail north of Custom House Court	Construct 750 feet of Active Transportation facilities on the west side of Stringfellow Road from Fairfax County Parkway to the trail north of Custom House Court. Install crosswalks and curb ramps at Coralberry Drive and Custom House Court intersections.

      • The Joint Committee should consider generating a consolidated ranking of these projects.

10. Old Business
• The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for 2026 (subject to change) (agendas may not be available until the week/day of the meeting):
• 28 January: State of Sully by Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith
• 25 February: Casino in Fairfax County
• 24 March: Dulles Airport update (4th Tuesday)
• 22 April: Centreville Area Task Force
• 27 May: General Assembly Report by Delegates and Senators representing Sully in Richmond
• 24 June: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
• 26 July and 23 August: No Summer meetings currently scheduled
• 23 September: Eleventh Biannual Sully Congressional candidates night
• 21 October: TBD
• 18 November: TBD
• 16 December: TBD
• Accessory Living Units (ALUs/ADUs) — State Legislation and Fairfax County Zoning Review
The Community Services committee of the Fairfax Federation has sent the following notice:
• Fairfax County community associations and civic organizations should be aware that significant changes affecting accessory dwelling units are advancing simultaneously at both the state and county levels.

State Legislation

• The Virginia General Assembly has advanced SB 531, legislation addressing accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones. The bill has passed both chambers and has been enrolled, meaning it has completed the legislative process and has been transmitted to the Governor for executive action.  LegiScan shows the bill as Enrolled as of March 14, 2026, with the Governor's action deadline of April 13, 2026.
• The bill provides for a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, allowing time for local governments to review and revise zoning ordinances as necessary.
• SB 531 reflects a broader policy direction toward expanded availability of accessory dwelling units within single-family residential areas. While the bill does not regulate private covenants directly, it establishes a statewide framework requiring localities to allow ADUs in single-family zones and may constrain how restrictive local zoning provisions may be.
• A separate bill frequently discussed in the same context, HB 611, was continued to the 2027 session and is not moving forward this year.

Fairfax County ALU Zoning Amendment

• Independently of state legislation, Fairfax County is actively reviewing potential amendments to its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) provisions in the Zoning Ordinance.
• Under current Fairfax County regulations:
• Detached ALUs are permitted only on lots of two acres or larger
  Approval requires a special permit process
• The county's recent public survey, which closed February 28, 2026, specifically asked residents whether detached ALUs should be allowed on lots smaller than two acres.
• This question is significant because the existing two-acre requirement is the principal factor limiting detached ALUs within the county. County staff presentations indicate that replacing the two-acre rule with conventional dimensional standards such as setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, and district-based minimum lot sizes, could make detached ALUs feasible on a substantially larger number of single-family parcels than under current law.
• County staff has indicated that the next steps will likely include:
• staff analysis of survey results
  preparation of draft ordinance language
  Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors review and hearings later in 2026.

Implications for Community Associations

• Homeowners associations do not control zoning policy, which remains the authority of state and local governments. However, community associations frequently regulate land use through private covenants, declarations, architectural standards, and rules.
• Where governing documents were drafted on the assumption of one dwelling unit per lot, expanded zoning allowances for accessory dwelling units may create uncertainty regarding how existing covenants apply to:
• secondary dwelling units
  detached backyard cottages
  occupancy limitations
  parking impacts
  architectural review and enforcement.
• These questions are particularly relevant for associations whose governing documents do not expressly address accessory dwellings.

What Boards Should Do Now

• Community association boards may wish to consider several prudent steps:
2. Review governing documents. Determine whether the declaration, bylaws, or rules address multiple dwelling units, accessory structures used as residences, rental limitations, or occupancy standards.
4. Consult association counsel if necessary. Legal counsel can advise on whether existing covenants clearly address accessory dwelling units and whether amendments or clarifications may be advisable.
6. Monitor Fairfax County’s zoning amendment process. County staff is expected to release draft ordinance language later in 2026, followed by Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors hearings.
8. Communicate with homeowners. Boards may wish to keep residents informed as both state and county policy discussions continue to evolve.
• The combination of state legislation with a 2027 implementation timeline and Fairfax County’s ongoing zoning review during 2026 means that the regulatory landscape surrounding accessory dwelling units is likely to change in the near term. Associations that begin reviewing their governing documents now will be better positioned to respond thoughtfully as these policies develop.
• Please Write or phoneGovernor Spanberger to Ask Her to Veto SB756, the bill to bring a casino to Tysons

By now you may have read or heard that a bill to authorize a casino passed the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.  The bill that passed is identical to the bill that Scott Surovell originally introduced — it limits the site for a casino to Tysons and keeps the tax revenue sharing formula to the one used elsewhere in Virginia.  The bill now goes to the governor for decision - she can sign it, veto it, or return it to the General Assembly with changes.  If she vetoes it, her veto can only be overridden if 2/3 of each house votes to override.  If she proposes changes, a majority in each house can override.  WE WANT HER TO VETO.

Please consider sending an email to her or calling her office to ask her to veto SB756, the bill to authorize a casino in Fairfax in Tysons.

The governor's email address is
Abigail.Spanberger@governor.virginia.gov

If you prefer to call, the phone number to call Governor Spanberger’s office directly is (804) 786-2211.
		

11. Items of General Interest:
    • Government Center Visioning Survey
    • The county needs our participation in the Government Center Visioning Project! Community feedback is sought to help update the original 1987 master plan and create an active, accessible and sustainable campus that continues to serve as the seat of local government.
    • Located in the heart of the Fairfax Center Area, the Government Center campus plays a key role in an area envisioned as a vibrant, mixed-use community where people can live, work, and play. This project brings opportunities to reimagine how the campus can provide efficient, equitable access to government services and community programs; demonstrate environmental leadership and sustainable design; and advance the County’s goals outlined in the Countywide Strategic Plan. 
    • Countywide Strategic Plan Launches New Cultural and Recreational Opportunity Dashboard
    • The Cultural and Recreational Opportunities dashboard is the ninth dashboard now published to support the implementation of the Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan.
    • Data points include access to opportunities; satisfaction with opportunities; awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures; and representation of diverse cultures.
    • Bills to allow by-right housing in commercial districts concern Fairfax County officials
    While the Fairfax County has worked on boosting affordable housing, local officials are wary of state bills that would reduce local zoning authority over residential development in commercial zones
    • The Sully Budget Town Hall was held on 4 March
    • Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith and Sully School Board Member Seema Dixit hosted the Town Hall on the county budget
    • They introduced Jeff Parnes after their initial introductions to encourage participants to join the SDCCA
    • Here is a link to a video of the event
    • Here is a link to the county budget page
    • Here is a link to the county school budget page

12. Next Sully District meetings will be held at the Sully Government Facility Meeting Room, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA, 20151 unless otherwise specified
    • The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 22 April 2026
    • Topic: Centreville Area task Force
    • Next month's Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee is scheduled for Monday, 20 April 2026.
    At this tine we have no item for consideration

Respectfully submitted,