Sully District Council of Citizens Associations

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

Agenda for 27 October 2021 Sully District Council Meeting
by Jeff Parnes

1. The Sully District Council of Citizen Associations will meet virtually at 7:00 p.m. on 27 October 2021.


2. Meeting Information:
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3. 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 2021?

4. Sully District Council is Social!
   • Sully District Council Tweets! — Follow us at @SullyDistrict!
   • Sully District Council is on Facebook! — Like us at @SullyDistrictCouncil!
   • Sully District Council is on YouTube! — Follow us at Sully District Council!
   
   
5. This month's Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00, Wednesday, 27 October 2021.
   • Topic: Emergency (fire and rescue) Services in or near Sully
     Featured speakers:
     • Deputy Chief Brad Cochrane Jr.
     • Captain Jason Pryor
     They are from the Division 1-B Shift Team Operations Bureau, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
     Here is the presentation for tonight's meeting
     
     
   • Election of the Sully District Council Nomination Committee proposed slate of officers
     • President — Jeff Parnes (Chantilly Highlands)
     • Vice President — Lewis Grimm (Franklin Farm)
     • Treasurer — Jay Johnston (Virginia Run)
     • Secretary — Jim Neighbors (Sully Station)
     Nominations can be made from the floor before the elections
   
   
6. The Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee (JSDLU&TC) did not meet on Monday, 18 October 2021. The item that was to be considered has been postponed to the November meeting, see below. To see the meeting announcements, consult the meeting agenda.

7. Old Business


• The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for the remainder of 2021 (subject to change)
• 17 November: Public safety — Virginia State Police, Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
• 15 December: Dulles Airport
• The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for 2022 (subject to change)
• 26 January: Progress on I-66 Construction
• 23 February: Open
• 23 March: FY 2022 budgets for FCPS and Fairfax County
• 27 April: Open
• 25 May: General Assembly Report by Delegates and Senators representing Sully in Richmond
• 22 June: State of Sully from Supervisor Smith
8. 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
   • See Sully Supervisor Smith's Transportation Sull-E Newsletter for information about upcoming traffic alerts for the week of August 16, 2021, and other transportation news.
   • Virginia Department Of Transportation And Transurban Execute Comprehensive Agreement To Build 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project; Transurban Selects Lane Construction As Design-Build Contractor
   • Project to deliver new travel choices including cross-state American Legion Bridge bus service, and bicycle and pedestrian connections
   • The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and global infrastructure developer and operator Transurban executed the comprehensive agreement for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. Additionally, Transurban selected Lane Construction as the design-build contractor for the project.
   • The project will provide new travel options, reduce congestion, fund new transit services, and minimize cut-through traffic in residential communities. As part of the project, the Commonwealth is providing $5.2 million to support the launch of new bus service and Transurban will provide $2.2 million annually to support transit improvements in the corridor including the new bus service over the American Legion Bridge. The project also includes construction of bicycle and pedestrian connections along the 495 NEXT corridor.
   • “This project is the latest extension of the Commonwealth’s 90+ mile express lane network planned for Northern Virginia,” said Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “Through 495 NEXT and the on-going investments in multimodal options, I believe we will unlock one of the most congested highways, significantly improve the region's transportation network, and contribute to economic growth and opportunity.”
   • The 495 NEXT project will extend the existing 495 Express Lanes north by two-and-a-half miles with new and improved connections at the Dulles Toll Road and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The $600 million project is projected to cut travel times for express lanes users by 24 minutes, reduce crashes by 20 percent, and generate an estimated 6,300 jobs and $880 million in economic impact.
   
   
9. Scheduled Meetings/Events
   • Reminder: Public Survey for Proposed Fairfax Connector Bus Service in Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, and Tysons Areas
   • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking community input on a proposed plan for bus service provided by Fairfax Connector in the Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, Tysons (CCVT) and neighboring areas, such as McLean and West Falls Church. Community input meetings took place on September 30 and October 7 but the online public survey will continue accepting feedback until October 27.
   • After a previous round of community engagement, FCDOT has developed a preferred plan for improved Fairfax Connector bus service in the CCVT areas. The plan aims to improve on-time performance and streamline service to meet the needs of the community and commuters. Please help shape the plan by taking the online survey/a>.
   • Fairfax County's Department of Transportation (FCDOT) to speak at the next Fairfax Federation membership meeting, 28 October at 7 p.m.
   • Michael Felschow, AICP, Planning Section Chief, Transit Services Division will speak about the Connector routes, and Martha Elena Coello, AICP, Division Chief, Special Projects, will speak about the Silver Line expansion.
   • They may not be able to speak about other transportation related issues outside of their expertise.
   • FCDOT has been asked if we could narrow down the list of topics as it would be very helpful for staff ass they prepare to anticipate the kind of questions that might be raised as they address the Federation. If you can think of any specific topic or interests, to them by COB Wednesday, 20 October. Thanks you in advance for any questions you might have.
   • 17th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation on October 28th at 8:30 a.m.
   • The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance is pleased to announce Shannon Valentine, Secretary of Transportation, Virginia as the keynote speaker for our 17th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation on October 28th at 8:30 a.m.
   • Secretary Valentine is a former Member of the Virginia House of Delegates where she championed legislation surrounding transportation and economic development. As Secretary of Transportation, Secretary Valentine oversees a $6 billion multimodal transportation system. Register today to hear from Secretary Valentine about today's most critical transportation infrastructure and mobility needs!
   • Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee your spot!
   • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) held a Design Public Meeting on the Shirley Gate Road Extension Project. FCDOT presented Preliminary Design plans for the project and is seeking public input. Comments will be accepted through Friday, October 29, 2021.
   • A brief survey, along with presentation materials, is currently available:
     • Take the Survey — with just two questions, the survey should take less than three minutes
     • Shirley Gate Road Extension Proposed Alignment
     • Proposed Plan for Braddock Road/Shirley Gate Road Intersection
   • In addition to the survey, stakeholders may submit comments via the following methods:
     • Electronically — please use the Feedback Form.
     • Via Mail: Shirley Gate Extension Project, FCDOT, 4050 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
     • Via telephone: (703) 877-5607
   • Public Feedback Sought on Lee Highway, Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway Names
   • The Fairfax County Confederate Names Task Force wants to hear from county residents on whether Lee (Route 29) and Lee-Jackson Memorial (Route 50) highways should get new names. The task force is looking for feedback in various ways including an online survey and community listening sessions. Residents will find a countywide mailer (attached) in their mailboxes this month to encourage feedback on this issue. Learn more about how Lee and Lee Jackson Memorial highways were named and complete the survey here .
   • Why the review of Lee Highway and Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway names?
   Last year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors asked the History Commission to create an inventory report of Confederate monuments, street names and places in Fairfax County. The report, completed in December 2020, explains why some county locations have Confederate-associated names and lists 157 locations within the county where they exist. Lee Highway and Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway were the primary Confederate named highways on the list. Some community member concerns about the appropriateness of these names prompted the Board of Supervisors to establish the Confederate Names Task Force to review the issue. Learn more about Confederate names in Fairfax County here .
   • What is the role of the Task Force?
   The task force has met regularly since August to discuss whether the two roadways, named after Confederate generals, should keep their names, or be renamed. Chaired by Evelyn S. Spain, the task force includes residents, civic organizations, homeowner associations, faith groups, historical groups, and the business community. Meeting dates, video of previous held electronic meetings and a complete list of task force members are available online.
   Ways to Provide Input and Comments

   You can share your thoughts on this topic with the task force through Friday, Nov. 12, in the following ways:

   • Taking a survey online now. Printed copies will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Fairfax County libraries and Supervisor district offices.
   • Emailing comments to DOTConfederateNamesTaskForce@fairfaxcounty.gov
   • Mailing comments to Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033
   • Calling Fairfax County Department of Transportation at 703-877-5600, TTY 711
   • Attending a listening session to share your thoughts on this topic. See below for dates and details:

   Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, 7-8:30 p.m.

   • Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031
   • Public Transit Access: Metrobus Route 2B

   Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, 10–11:30 a.m.

   • Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22030
   • Public Transit Access: Metrobus Routes 1C; Fairfax Connector Route 605

   Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, 7-8:30 p.m.

   • Online via Webex. To join the meeting:
     • Visit https://fairfax.webex.com/fairfax/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0c5594bc080cc6ce62b19b3f6f9cfc3a or
     • Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free); Access Code: 2339 357 4472

   Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, 7-8:30 p.m.

   • Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151
   • Public Transit Access: Fairfax Connector Routes 640 and 642

    

   Next Steps

   The task force will review feedback from the online survey, community listening sessions and submitted comments before making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors in December.

   • Proposed Safe Streets for All Program to be Discussed at Two Community Meetings in November
   • The ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan/a> team is developing recommendations for a Fairfax County Safe Streets for All Program, a comprehensive initiative to address systemic transportation safety issues for people walking, biking and using other forms of active transportation. Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold two virtual public meetings to present the draft recommendations and take questions and comments from attendees. Now is a great time to think about pedestrian safety during October's National Pedestrian Safety Month. Click here for some safety tips you can use while walking.
   • Attend a Virtual Community Meeting and Bring Your Questions and Comments
     • Monday, November 8, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Attend online or Dial In: 844-621-3956; Access Code: 2335 968 6742
     • Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Attend online or Dial In: 844-621-3956; Access Code: 2349 915 0152
   • About the Draft Fairfax County Safe Streets for All Program: The draft program includes recommendations for a framework of education, policy, planning, programmatic and design strategies that facilitate collaboration between government and communities throughout Fairfax County to improve active transportation safety and comfort. FCDOT staff relied on public input to shape this draft program plan. In spring 2021, community members provided feedback on active transportation safety issues through an online survey and interactive maps, at virtual community meetings, and in-person at food distribution events.
   • Share Your Thoughts! Comments accepted through Friday, December 10, 2021
   • Public input is critical to the success of this program. Public comments are open until Friday, December 10, 2021.
     • Email: activefairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov
     • Call: 703-877-5600, TTY 711
     • Mail: Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Suite 400, 4050 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
   • For more information on the Safe Streets for All Program visit the website .
   
   
10. As circumstances permit, next month's meetings will start at 7 PM virtually
• The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 27 October 2021.
• Topic: Public safety — Virginia State Police, Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
• Next month's Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee is scheduled for Monday, 15 November 2021.
• 7:00 — A PCA to allow data centers versus currently approved office buildings in the Westfields office park
• 7:45 — Westfields 4700 Centreville PCA/RZ to extend the Westone Plaza Shopping Center with the development of a one-story commercial building

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey M. Parnes
First Vice President
Sully District Council