Sully District Council of Citizens Associations

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

Commemorating Presidents' Day

Agenda for 17 February 2025 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 in person at 7:00 p.m. on 17 February 2025 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 Meeting will be in person and online. The 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 JSDLU&TC Land Use Matrix XLSX PDF.


6. The next Sully District Council of Citizens Associations Membership meeting will be online and in person at 7:00 p.m. 26 February 2025 at the Sully Governmental Facility.
   Topic:
   • Public Safety in and around Sully
   • Fairfax County Police Department
   • Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
   • Captain Derrick Ledford, Chief, Civil Enforcement Branch
   • Second Lieutenant Ryan Tassey, senior supervisor
   • Virgina State Police

7. The JSDLU&TC will meet in person and online on Monday, 17 February 2025.
   
   • 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.
   • Topics:
     1. 7:00 — SE 2022-SU-00004 — Congregate living facility at 12250 Brim Lane
     • From the Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee Presentation Request
       • Proponent; Michael van Atta, McGuireWoods LLP
       • Detail: Special Exception (SE-2022-SU-00004) for proposal to retrofit existing single-family detached house as congregate living facility for use as rehabilitation center for victims of human trafficking (up to 12 people). No site improvements proposed. Introductory presentation.
       • Location: 15520 Brim Lane [Tax Map Parcel 64-3 ((1)) 22A]
       • Exempt: Is Not
       • Read Statement: Yes
     • See their presentation
     2. 7:45 — RZ 2020-SU-005 — Concurrent rezoning and Plan Amendment (RZ 2020-SU-005 / SSPA 2023-III-2BR) for A&A Contracting, Inc., to develop warehouse, parking or similar industrial uses at their property at the terminus of Dulles S. Court [Tax Map 33-2 ((1)) 1].
        • This was initially presented before the Joint Committee on February 20, 2023.
        • From the Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee Presentation Request
          • Proponent; Michael van Atta, McGuireWoods LLP
          • Detail: Rezoning and Plan Amendment (RZ 2020-SU-005 / SSPA 2023-III-2BR) for A&A Contracting, Inc., to develop warehouse, parking, or similar industrial uses at their property at the terminus of Dulles S. Court. Follow up from initial presentation on February 30, 2023.
          • Location: Tax Map Parcel 33-2 ((1)) 1
          • Exempt: Is
          • Read Statement: Yes
        • See the Fairfax County Planning and Development presentation
        • See their presentation

8. Old Business
• Casino Update - The Bill is Dead!
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn reported:
• Late breaking news from Richmond. Following the Virginia Senate's vote last week to approve a proposed casino in Tysons, the bill was sent to the House of Delegates and then the House Appropriations Committee, where on 12 February 2025 the bill was “passed by” which in this context effectively kills the legislation for 2025.
• Thanks are due to House Speaker Don Scott for listening to citizen concerns, to Delegate David Bulova who chaired the subcommittee that killed the bill, to Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra who worked so effectively to point out the flaws in the casino bill, to state senator Jennifer Boysko who fought hard in the Senate and showed up uninvited to the subcommittee hearing late the day was considered to encourage the bill's demise, to Delegate Holly Seibold who made a strong statement on 11 February in the General Law Committee that she opposes a casino, to Delegate Irene Shin who has long opposed this legislation, and to state Senator Sadaam Salim for fighting the good fight in the Senate. And to all the senators and delegates who voted against SB 982.
• More locally, thank you to my colleague Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia District) who contacted Speaker Scott last Friday and voiced his opposition to the casino legislation — along with Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman who has long opposed the casino legislation. The Hunter Mill District very much appreciates both your engagements against the bill.
• Finally thank you to all of you who have made your voice heard, whether through a phone call or an email or taking the long bus ride to Richmond. We hear a lot about private interests throwing around millions of dollars to trample over community concerns. But that did not happen this year, at least not in Virginia on this casino bill. Thanks to all who helped make that happen.
As a result of VA Senator Jennifer Boysko's testimony against the Casino bill, she was stripped of her position on the influential transportation Committee. See the Washington Post article on this matter.
9. Items of General Interest:
   • Fairfax Federation Seeks Nominations for Fairfax County 2024 Citizen of the Year
     • The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations is soliciting nominations for its 2023 Fairfax County Citizen of the Year. Each year, a selection committee of county-wide organizations meets to review nominations for the Federation's "Citizen of the Year" and merit awards. The winners are honored at our annual banquet, planned for Spring 2024
     • Both the Citizen of the Year Award and the Citation of Merit recognize and honor those citizens whose voluntary contributions of time and talent resulted in major accomplishments that have enhanced the quality of life for citizens of Fairfax County.
     • Eligibility:
       • Nominees must be current residents of Fairfax County.
       • Elected officials and full-time county or commonwealth employees are ineligible for consideration if their contributions are related to their full-time positions.
       • The Citizen of the Year is recognized for voluntary acts that are not related to employment.
     • Criteria:
       • Contributions and accomplishments must have countywide rather than local significance.
       • The nominee's achievements can be either:
         • General, such as multi-year community service with one or more organizations or activities with cumulative impact over the years of current importance or with positive implications for the future, or
         • Specific, including intense efforts as the major promoter of a single program or project completed in a finite period of time.
     • Persons whose contributions of time and talent resulted in major accomplishments that have enhanced the quality of life for citizens of Fairfax County, who do not meet the published eligibility standards for the Citizen of the Year consideration, may still be honored by the Federation. Please submit information about these nominees on the nomination form, indicating that this is an alternative nomination.
     • Nominations will be accepted until 28 February 2025. The nomination form is available online from the Federation's website, http://www.fcfca.org/coy1.htm.
     • The Federation, established in 1940, is the countywide voice for homeowner, civic, and community associations. An all-volunteer organization, the Federation works on issues that impact Fairfax County residents, including education, transportation, environment, human services, land use, county budget, and county, state and federal legislation.
     • For more information please contact Bill Barfield, Awards Committee Chair.
   • Reassessment of School Boundaries
   • FCPS is conducting a comprehensive reassessment of school boundaries for the first time in 40 years.
   • Themes:
   • Boundary Stability
   • Community Engagement
   • Fixing the Problems
   • Moving 6th Grade to Middle School
   • What to Expect:
   • Limited, if any, boundary revisions for most schools.
   • Attendance islands will be eliminated.
   • Split feeders will be reduced or eliminated.
   • More children biking or walking to school.
   • Shorter bus rides.
   • Middle schools will transition to Grades 6-8
   • For more information see FCPS's website
   • Public Comment Opportunity: Draft FY2026 One-Year Action Plan
   Starting February 5 through March 18, the County is seeking public comment on the Draft FY 2026 One-Year Action Plan, which describes the specific activities for which federal funds received annually will be applied to achieve the overall goals and strategies contained in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2022 – FY 2026 (the Consolidated Plan). 
   • Community Police Academy Accepting Applications for Spring 2025
   Interested in learning more about local law enforcement? The Community Police Academy is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 session that will meet from March 13 to May 17, 2025. The Community Police Academy is designed to give participants a glimpse behind the badge and to provide information about training, policies, and the many units and divisions within the Fairfax County Police Department.
   • Announcing the Connect Fairfax County Program
   FCPD is launching Connect Fairfax, a free program aimed at improving public safety by allowing County residents and businesses to register their security cameras with FCPD's Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). This valuable crime-fighting tool helps them quickly reference a map of relevant cameras that may contain actionable evidence for our detectives to review. Registering your camera does not grant FCPD access to your footage—it simply lets FCPD know where cameras are located so they can request footage if needed. Learn more here.
   • 'Sustain Fairfax' Campaign Promotes Collective Action to Address Climate Change
   A new county-sponsored public awareness campaign draws attention to actions that residents can take to foster environmental stewardship and promote sustainable practices that will ensure a greener, healthier future. The Sustain Fairfax campaign makes it easy for residents to get involved. It lists actionable steps, as well as resources, information and opportunities to participate in various climate action programs and initiatives. 
   • Sully District Office is Updating its HOA List
   The Sully District Supervisor's Office is updating its community HOA/Civic Association list. They use this list to conduct community outreach for land use applications and other important events in Sully. If you are the contact for your HOA or Civic Association, please send an email to sully@fairfaxcounty.gov with the following information: Association Name, Association Website URL, Contact Person, Contact Email, Contact Phone Number, HOA Mailing Address, would you like to subscribe to Supervisor Smith's weekly Sully newsletter? and would you be interested in having Supervisor Smith attend one of your HOA/Community meetings?
   • APPLY NOW!: 2025 Walking College Fellowship!
   America Walks is excited to announce that applications to join this year's Walking College fellowship class are open now through the end of February. Now in its tenth year, the Walking College is America Walks' signature training program aimed at strengthening our grassroots partnerships to achieve safer, healthier, more accessible streets and communities.
   The six-month, online program is open to those interested in honing their skills and understanding around improving community design to achieve greater livability and access. Participants are paired with Walking College alumni and experienced leaders and peers working across the country. They learn the history of America's transportation landscape, the basics of people-first design and policy, and fundamental leadership skills. Over the course of the program, fellows also identify an opportunity they hope to tackle in their communities and develop a blueprint for taking meaningful action to make a difference.
   We welcome all candidates demonstrating a general understanding of and interest in the importance of walkability and a desire to become more effective to improve walkability. There are no restrictions on age or professional background, but we prioritize those applying in teams of 2-3 people and, this year, those representing rural communities that lack access to places to walk.
   The fellowship begins in early May and ends in September. Participants are expected to:
   • attend a one-hour online discussion forum meeting with their assigned group once every three weeks
   • participate in a virtual coaching session with their mentor once every three weeks
   • complete an action plan that outlines a problem and series of steps for improving walkability in their community by the end of the term
   If interested, see their website
   • WMATA's Riders' Advisory Council annual report to the WMATA Board of Directors
   The Board asks WMATA's Riders' Advisory Council each year to highlight some of the challenges in the rider experience and solicit solutions from riders. While WMATA's team does an incredible job with their scientific surveys, this report is intended to be a more qualitative product directly from riders.
   If you are a WMATA Rider, please fill out this feedback form and distribute it to other WMATA riders in your organization. This is an incredible opportunity for you and your members to share your thoughts about how to improve the system and better serve our community. It is only a few questions and should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
   Survey link
   Last year's annual report
   More about the Riders' Advisory Council

10. Scheduled Meetings/Events
• Next Federation Membership Meeting Thursday, 27 February 2025, 7 PM
• Topics:
  • County and School FY 2026 Budget
    7 pm at the Mason District Governmental Facility
• Fairfax Federation Citizen of the Year Honors Banquet
• 2023 & 2024 Years Citizens of the Year Honorees and Banquet information
  The Fairfax County Citizens of the Year Seventy-First Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, the Seventeenth of May, 2025 at the Springfield Golf & Country Club
  COY: 2023, Jay Johnston and 2024, TBD
  Citation of Merit: 2023, Karen Corbett Sanders and 2024 TBD
  For more information click here
• Save the Date for Green Breakfast Event on Climate Action and Community Resilience
Come learn more about climate action in Fairfax County and the county's work to "Sustain Fairfax". The event is on March 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ornery Brewery, 3950 University Drive in Fairfax. Sara Girello with Fairfax County Government's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination will highlight the county's climate plans, programs, and progress and what you can do to save money, reduce your emissions, build resilience, and help our community. Register here.
11. Next Sully District meetings will be held at the Sully Government Facility Meeting Room, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA, 20151:
    • The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on 10 March 2025 at Rocky Run Middle School.
    Topic: Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith and Sully School Board Member Seema Dixit Budget Townhouse cosponsored with the SDCCA
    • Next month's Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee is scheduled for Monday, 17 March 2025.
    At this time there are no items to consider

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey M. Parnes
Land Use and Transportation Chair
Sully District Council