Sully District Council of Citizens Associations

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

Agenda for 27 April 2022 Sully District Council Meeting
by Jeff Parnes

1. The Sully District Council of Citizen Associations will meet meet in person at 7:00 p.m. on 27 April 2022 at the Sully Government Facility front Meeting Room, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA, 20151. 7:00 p.m. on 27 April 2022.


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 2022?

3. Sully District Council is Social!
   • Sully District Council Tweets! — Follow us at @SullyDistrict!
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   • Sully District Council is on YouTube! — Follow us at Sully District Council!
   
   
4. This month's Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00, Wednesday, 27 April 2022.
   • Topics: I66 Outside the Beltway
   The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project will transform Northern Virginia's Interstate 66 into a multimodal corridor that moves more people, provides reliable trips and offers new travel options. The project is a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and private partner, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, delivering $3.7 billion of transportation improvements in the I-66 corridor.
   • Representing VDOT
     • Susan Shaw, VDOT Megaprojects Director
     • Michelle Holland, VDOT Megaprojects Communications Manager
     • Nancy Smith, FAM Public Relations Manager
     • Justin McNaull, VDOT GEC (ATCS)
     ATCS is helping support VDOT on this 22.5-mile widening and managed lane project on I-66 in Northern Virginia. Their responsibilities include project management and delivery services, technical noise analysis lead and support role, and operational assistance. More specifically, they are providing noise analysis guidance and support, technical management, review services, and project delivery assistance to ensure the Final Design noise analysis complies with VDOT's latest Highway Traffic Noise Impact Analysis Guidance Manual. They have performed a series of technical reviews in support of the Final Design noise analysis to ensure compliance. In addition, they evaluated noise abatement recommendations proposed by the contractor to ensure acoustical benefits were maximized and performed a series of reviews on all project-specific TNM noise models to ensure each meet current standards and best modeling practices.=
   • Representing FCDOT
     • Martha Elena Coello, Division Chief, Special Projects, Fairfax County Department of Transportation
     FCDOT covers transit and trails, aside from supporting VDOT on the overall project.
   
   
5. The Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee (JSDLU&TC) did not meet in April 2022. .

6. Old Business


• The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for 2022 (subject to change) (agendas may not be available until the week/day of the meeting):
• 26 January: Fairfax County's Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2020-CW-3CP Airport Noise Policy
• 23 February: Stella Pekarsky, Chair and Sully District School Board Member
• 23 March: FY 2023 budgets for FCPS and Fairfax County
• 27 April: I-66 Outside the Beltway
• 25 May: General Assembly Report by Delegates and Senators representing Sully in Richmond
• 22 June: State of Sully from Supervisor Smith
• 28 September: Possible Congressional Candidates night with the LWV,VA
• 26 October: Open
• 16 November: Open
• 21 December: Open
• We have asked to provide feedback on the Redistricting Advisory Committee recommendations that the Lee and Sully Districts be renamed
See the county's page on this matter.
7. Items of General Interest:
   
   • Planning and land use applications can now be processed through the online PLUS system
   • Consider learning about the new county PLUS SYSTEM —lots of information
   • For more information on the PLUS project and additional resources, visit the PLUS Support Center.
   • For technical questions or need assistance using the PLUS system, contact the Help Desk:
     • Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
     • Email: PLUSSupport@FairfaxCounty.gov
     • Phone: 703-324-2222, TTY 711
     • PLUS - PLUS – Accela Citizen Access
   • Reports:
     • Admin ALU & HBB Applications Accepted Weekly
     • Applications Accepted Weekly
     • Currently In-Process BOS and PC Cases
     • Currently In-Process BZA Zoning Cases
     • Currently in-Process Urban Center Zoning Cases
     • Zoning Application Board (BOS) Package
   • NVRC had a webinar specifically about data centers
   • It was hosted by Virginia Tech with guests from the industry from Germany. They have many data centers and apparently a much more sophisticated power grid in Germany but Virginia Tech is also rethinking the delivery, looking at potential smaller facilities that serve areas directly adjacent to them. It brings to mind the many empty malls and the potential for putting them there to power and heat both the mall and the surrounding communities they serve. The point of this was to rethink them because what is currently being done is using valuable land and water and that is just unsustainable. But there is still a growing demand for technology so rethinking these may lead to better outcomes. One thing was notable, Germany demands much more from the operators and the US can learn from that example. This was also sent this over to the Land Use staff because we need to ask for more and they need to understand what is being done better in other places.
   • Here is the link
   
   
8. Scheduled Meetings/Events:
   • HOA Roundtable of PWC - Citizens Town Hall, Thurs April 28, 7pm — Protect Your Quality of Life
   • Citizens Town Hall, sponsored by the Coalition to Protect Prince William County: Learn about the World’s Largest Data Center corridor and other development threats to the environment, historic sites and residential property values
   • Thursday, April 28
   • 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
   • Battlefield High School, 15000 Graduation Dr, Haymarket VA
   • Speakers, displays & information!
   • Visit https://protectpwc.org for details
   This is great opportunity to learn about plans the Prince William County Government is considering that will change the character, quality of life, cultural & historic value of the area you call Home, in both the County and surrounding jurisdictions! All of this has an impact on your property value.
   • We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening. No pre-registration or cost to attend. Join us for an informative event!
   • Jeff Parnes, Sully District Council of Citizens Associations president, will represent the Council at the event
   • SSPA Retrospective – Recommendations and Open House Meetings
   • The county’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment process evaluation (the SSPA Retrospective) continues with the publication of a paper outlining recommended changes to the SSPA process. The recommendations contain a series of proposed changes to reduce the overall timeline of the process, improve community engagement, and achieve a better balance of resources for long range planning efforts. Members of the public are invited to learn more about the recommendations by attending one of the upcoming Virtual Open House meetings on the topic, which are scheduled for the following dates:
   • Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9am – 10am
   • Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from noon – 1pm
   • Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 7pm – 8pm
   • Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 9am – 10am
   For meeting links and details, and to learn more about the SSPA retrospective, please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/sspa.
   • Following the open house meetings, the Planning Commission’s Land Use Process Review Committee will discuss the proposed recommendations on May 19, 2022, and the Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee will consider the changes at their meeting on June 14, 2022. Board action on the recommended changes is anticipated to occur on June 28, 2022.
   • Questions and comments on the recommendations and the SSPA Retrospective can be directed to Graham Owen, 703-324-2771 or graham.owen@fairfaxcounty.gov.
   • Public Meeting for Route 28 Widening Project From the Prince William County Line to Route 29
   • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a virtual stakeholder meeting for the Route 28 Widening project on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., to update the community on the status of the project, upcoming construction activities, and to discuss the project land acquisition schedule and process. Staff from FCDOT and Shirley Contracting Company will be available to answer questions.
   • Join online: Meeting link (click at time of meeting)
   • Join by phone: 1-571-429-5982; Access Code: 901 419 848#
   • For those who wish to participate but cannot attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the project webpage after May 11. Comments will be accepted through May 25 via the online form. Please check back soon for the Right-of-Way plan set, which will be posted as soon as it is available.
   • 2022 SYIP Meetings
     
     • 2022 Meeting Background
     • You are invited to share comments on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2028 SYIP Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). Additionally, pursuant to §33.2-202, comments will be accepted for new projects valued in excess of $25 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will consider your comments as it develops the FY2023-2028 SYIP. The program allocates public funds to highway, road, bridge, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation projects. All federally eligible projects in the SYIP will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to document how Virginia will obligate its federal funds.
     • The public is able to provide feedback on the FY2023-2028 SYIP update at the spring meetings for the corresponding VDOT construction district on the dates and times noted below. The meetings will be conducted in person.

     There will be opportunity for public comment. When announced, public comment can be made during the meetings.  

     • Public Comment and Participation
     • Please provide your comments on rail, transit, transportation demand management, bicycle, pedestrian and highway projects in the Draft Fiscal Year 2023 - 2028 SYIP to be approved by the CTB in June 2022.
     • The public is invited to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding through participation by submitting comments through the online form, by email or posted mail by May 23, 2022.

   • Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) STARS Study
     
     • About the Study
     • Please note: A virtual public information meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Monday, May 23) at 7 p.m., read more in the ad.
     • This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential operational, safety and accessibility improvements for about four miles of Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) between I-495 in Annandale and I-395 in Alexandria.
     • The study is assessing existing traffic and safety conditions along Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) and congestion that occurs during morning and evening peak periods. The study team solicited public input regarding corridor priorities during virtual public involvement in June-July 2021. This feedback is being used to help develop potential operational, safety and accessibility alternatives that will be evaluated and presented at a virtual public information meeting on May 12.
     • Potential study improvements being assessed include:
     • Innovative intersection enhancements at Backlick Road
     • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Minor Lane
     • Raised medians between Markham Street and John Marr Drive
     • Traffic signal and crosswalks at Green Spring Road
     • Improved traffic flow from eastbound Route 236 to I-395
     • Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) averages about 55,000 vehicles a day within the study limits based on 2019 data.
   • In Design: Fox Mill Road and Pinecrest Road Intersection Improvements in Fairfax County
     
     • About the Study
     • Please note: A virtual design public hearing will be held Wednesday,
   
   
9. Next month's meetings will start at 7 PM at the Sully Government Facility.
• The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 May 2022.
• Topic: Sully Legislative Delegation Report from Richmond
• Next month's Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee is scheduled for Monday, 16 May 2022.
• 7:00 — Sign Regulations (Casey Judge, Principal Planner, and the Department of Code Compliance Staff)
The county is planning to conduct upcoming outreach and education effort dealing with the Zoning Ordinance regulations on signs in Fairfax County. presentation would be part education on the current regulations (such as how we regulate common sign types, how the Department of Code Compliance’s enforcement occurs, and information about signs in the right-of-way), and the second part would be solicitation of feedback on the upcoming Signs Part II Zoning Ordinance Amendment. We’d like to hear from the community about what topics we should consider amending (what’s working? What isn’t working?)
Here are links to the posted PowerPoint, as well as the Signs ZOA Part II website
Introduction to Sign Regulations (Casey Judge, Principal Planner, and the Department of Code Compliance Staff) - Topics will include an overview of the current sign regulations, information on enforcement of sign complaints and the signs in the right-of-way program, and the upcoming Zoning Ordinance Amendment to sign regulations. Amendment considerations may include expansion of the ability to request a Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) application in commercial areas (currently this request is limited to Planned Districts); revised regulations related to subdivision signs, signs on property actively marketed for sale, lease, or rent, and signs on property undergoing active construction, alteration, or renovation; clarification of sign regulations for mixed-use development and multifamily buildings; and more.
• 7:45 — Renaissance Technology Park (SE 2021-SU-00017)
• 8:30 — Integrity Capital Management (RZ 2021-SU-00024)
• 9:15 — SE-2021-SU-00031 - Sandstone Care Virginia LLC

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey M. Parnes
First Vice President
Sully District Council