Has yours made plans to join us in 2012?

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   • Proponent: Jonathan D. Puvak and Lynne Strobel, Walsh Colucci Lubeley Emrich & Walsh, P.C.
   • Action: Rezoning and development application for an independent living and medical care facilities
   • Location: Centreville Road, to the north of McLearen Road
     Following a presentation at our June meeting meeting where we heard, and had no objection to, a presentation to locate both a senior citizen assisted living and nursing facility on Centreville Road north of its intersection with McLearen Rd, the proponents returned to our September meeting to keep the SDC current with their on-going progress.
   • After hearing their revised plans, the SDC recommended that The Crossings have:
     1. Some sort of integration between the two facilities in case residents have to move into the nursing home for awhile;
     2. An enclosed skyway or a tunnel between the two buildings so a spouse or friend can easily visit someone in the other building; and
     3. A covered area for picking up and dropping off residents because it takes awhile to assist the elderly.
   • Since the Applicant's last presentation to the SDC in September they have continued to work with the Supervisor's office, the Planning Commissioner and staff to refine the development proposal. It has recently become apparent that the Fairfax County Zoning Evaluation staff report may not recommend approval of the application. Staff has stated that there may be outstanding concerns regarding the community's design. In a meeting held with Supervisor Frey and Planning Commissioner Litzenberger, staff raised this concern without identifying specific recommendations. During the meeting, Supervisor Frey and Planning Commissioner Litzenberger identified several design features that they would like to see addressed, specifically, widening the proposed setback to Centreville Road and improving the landscaping on the berm proposed along the frontage; removal of impervious surface in proximity to Centreville Road; a reduction in the number of parking spaces; providing a connection between the proposed buildings protected from the weather (also recommended by the SDC); and providing sections of the proposed retaining wall at the rear of the property. During the last meeting with the SDC, a physical connection was recommended for further evaluation. The Applicant has revised the CDP/FDP to address these items. Unfortunately, it is not clear if these modifications are sufficient to receive staff's recommendation of approval.
     Given the upcoming public hearing, they appreciate the opportunity to present the revised CDP/FDP to the SDC..

• On 23 October 2012 Supervisor Pat Herrity, Springfield, sponsored a Town Hall Meeting on the Future of the Fairfax County Parkway

• At its 13 November 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the I495 Express Lanes Project:
  • Construction by Larry O. Cloyed, PMP, Senior Project Manager, VDOT PPT PDF
  • Operations by Pierce Coffee of TranSurban: PPT PDF

• 2012 Common Interest Community Educational Seminar
  • The Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch hosted the 2012 Common Interest Community Educational Seminar on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Fairfax County Government Center. Guest speakers from Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute shared information about recent regulations, legislation and case law that impact how homeowners associations and condominium associations govern themselves.
  • The 2012 Common Interest Community Educational Seminar - A View from Richmond will be replayed on Wednesday November 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. and Monday November 26, 2012 5:00 p.m.
  • The presentation is an excellent program for the boards of directors of any common interest community in Virginia.

• At its 15 November 2012 meeting the Fairfax Federation was briefed on the Fairfax County Countywide Dialogue on Transportation Funding survey and results PPT PDF

• The Washington Post published in its 17 November edition an article entitled "Steps that should be taken to protect a community association’s funds". This article should be required reading for all HOA board members. Note also the reference to the two accounts HOAs should maintain, operating and reserve.

• Branch Banking & Trust Special Exception Amendment request at Village Center in Sully Station
  • Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) has filed a Special Exception Amendment application to request approval to construct a free-standing drive-in bank on the south side of the Village Center in Sully Station.
  • The project has a Planning Commission hearing scheduled for 8:15 PM on 29 November 2012.
  • Because development proposals in the Village Center have generated neighborhood interest in the past, Sully Supervisor Frey has scheduled a public meeting so that BB&T can present their application to the community and answer any questions in advance of the public hearings. Although the meeting was originally scheduled in October, it was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. The meeting will now be held in the Sully Supervisor's Westfields office at 7 PM on Monday, 19 November 2012.

• Community update on the stormwater management program scheduled for Thursday, November 29
  • The public is invited to a community update on the stormwater management program scheduled for Thursday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in conference rooms 9/10 at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Reservations are not required.
  • Comprehensive watershed management plans have been developed for all of the watersheds in the county to help restore and protect streams and other vital natural resources. With assistance from residents and other stakeholder groups, staff of the Fairfax County Stormwater Management Program identified more than 1,700 structural projects to improve the health of local watersheds.
  • County staff will present an update on the overall status of the watershed management plans and the stormwater management program.
  • For more information call 703-324-5821, TTY 711 or email SWPDmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
  • To request reasonable ADA accommodations call 703-324-5500, TTY 711
  • Get involved in your stormwater watershed!

• Provide Your Input on Upcoming Multi-Year Budget Plan
  • Residents have the opportunity beginning Oct. 10 to provide input on funding priorities and possible reductions for the multi-year budget plan for Fiscal Year 2014 (effective July 1, 2013) and Fiscal Year 2015 (Effective July 1, 2014).
  • "The combination of flat revenue growth due to the slow economic recovery and increasing demand and requirements for services means that the county faces a projected budget shortfall of more than $100 million in both FY 2014 and 2015,” explains County Executive Ed Long. ”We want your ideas on how we can continue to move forward in a way that protects the quality of life we value in our community.”
  • Below are the two ways residents can provide ideas and suggestions this fall. The Department of Management and Budget will compile the input, which will be posted online in December and provided to the Board of Supervisors and the county executive.
    • Online Survey – This option will be open through Friday, Nov. 30. Helpful information to read before answering the three survey questions can be found in this presentation (PDF) and at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget.
    • Community Engagement Sessions – Attend meetings hosted by the Department of Management and Budget; no registration is needed:
      • Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m. – South County Government Center, Conference Room 221.
      • Friday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. – Government Center, Conference Rooms 9/10.
      • Saturday, Nov. 17, 9-11 a.m. – Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Plaza Large Meeting Room.
  • Upcoming opportunities for input in the coming months include “Ask Fairfax” online chats with the county executive and public hearings scheduled for April 9-11, 2013. Long is scheduled to release his multi-year budget at the Feb. 26, 2013 Board of Supervisors meeting.
  • For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget.

• Pay Real Estate Taxes
  • By Dec. 5, pay your car taxes in one of many ways offered:
  • Online http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/paymentoptions_realestate.htm
    • Pay with Credit/Debit Card (Third-party service fees apply)
    • Pay with Checking Account (No service fees apply)
  • By Mail
    • Send bill and checks only (no cash) payable to Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223, Fairfax, VA 22035 (Payments must be postmarked before or on Dec. 5.)
  • By Phone
    • If using VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, call 703-222-6740, TTY 711 (*24 hours a day/ 7 days a week*).
    • If using Discover, call 703-222-8234, TTY 703-222-7594 (available weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
    • Third party service fees apply.
  • In Person
    • Government Center
      12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223, Fairfax, VA., 22035
      • Weekdays until Sept. 21:, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
      • Pay by check, cash, credit card or debit card.

• Herndon Community Association Coalition and the Office of Delegate Tom Rust invite you to attend A FREE Community Association Education Seminar
  • Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Where: Mary Ingram Council Chambers
  • 765 Lynn Street, Herndon
  • Industry leaders will discuss the recent legislation that greatly impacts homeowner and condominium association communities and board members.
  • An open forum discussion will be held where attendees can ask any question they would like about association issues.
  • Key Topics to be addressed
    • Common Interest Community Ombudsman
    • Homeowner Complaint Process and Required Resolution to be in place by end of September 2012.
    • Effect of Recent Case Law on Violation Charges
    • Effect of Recent Challenges to Collections
    • Much more....

• EQAC Annual Public Hearing on the Environment
  • Hold the Date Notice – EQAC Annual Public Hearing on the Environment – Monday, January 7, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium & remotely at the South County Government Center, Room 221A
  • The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) holds a public meeting on the environment each year. Citizens are invited to attend and share views on the state of the environment and to identify environmental issues applicable to Fairfax County. Environmental issues considered by EQAC include water quality, air quality, noise, hazardous materials, solid waste, stream valley protection, wildlife management, light pollution, visual pollution, energy, climate change response and adaptation, land use, transportation and the use and preservation of ecological resources. EQAC welcomes written and/or verbal testimony.
  • More information will be available closer to the date at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/eqac/publichearings . You may also contact Noel Kaplan of the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-324-1369, TTY 711.