Sully District Council of Citizens Associations meetings/actions
- 27 April:
- I-66 HOT lanes progress (see handouts at http://www.sullydistrict.org/presentations
- 25 May:
- Members of the Sully Delegation (Senators Howell (32), Boysko (33), Peterson (34), Marsden (37), and Barker (39) and Delegates Plum (36), Bulova (37), Helmer (40), Delaney (67), and Shin (86)) have been invited to present the 2022 Legislative Report
- 22 June:
- Kathy Smith and the State of Sully
Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee meetings
- 16 May:
- 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.
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- 7:45 — Renaissance Technology Park (SE 2021-SU-00017)
- 8:30 — Integrity Capital Management (RZ 2021-SU-00024)
- 9:15 — Sandstone Care Virginia (SE-2021-SU-00031)
- 20 June:
- Superintendent of Manassas Battlefield National Park
Upcoming Fairfax Federation activities
- 26 May:
- Public Safety Committee Discussion with new FCPD Chief Kevin Davis
- 23 June:
- Federation Picnic – all are welcome
Fairfax County Government
Environment and Recreation:
Apply To Be The Next EQAC Student Member
Fairfax County’s Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is seeking a student representative for the 2022-2023 school year! Any current sophomore or junior in good standing in Fairfax County who is interested is encouraged to apply. EQAC makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding county environmental protection and enhancement. Monthly meetings address issues on a range of topics including water quality, air quality, land use, transportation, solid waste, climate change, energy, hazardous materials, and noise, light and visual pollution. Learn more and apply by May 4, 2022.
Seedling orders for spring 2022 is now open!
They are looking forward to another great spring planting season. The list of available tree seedlings is at the link below. Once you have decided on your order, email a list of the tree species and quantities for each species, and a phone number to contact you when your order is ready to trees@fairfaxreleaf.org. You MUST include all 3 pieces of information to have your order placed in the queue. Orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. https://www.fairfaxreleaf.com/free-trees/?fbclid=IwAR0peSN9sTkgm0XnuPcU0GfhPVgj-j-RI7oAN7vy0ySJ2Wquxd8Ltld6UsM
Rec-PAC to Host Open Hires to Fill 200+ Summer Jobs
Come make a difference and have fun while doing it! The Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with kids to “lead the PAC” this summer!
Rec-PAC, affiliated with the Fairfax County Park Authority, is hosting virtual interviews and in-person open hires to fill more than 200 summer jobs.
Rec-PAC is hiring Camp Counselors, Camp Directors, and Area Supervisors. Pay is competitive. Full position descriptions, a list of job duties, and qualifications can be found on the Rec-PAC website.
Job Seekers are welcome to attend one of the following in-person open hires:
- Thursday, May 12, 2022, anytime been 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Elementary School
- Saturday, May 21, 2022, anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
- Friday, June 3, 2022, anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
- Friday, June 10, 2022, anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
April 1 – June 30: Solarize Fairfax
To help residents and businesses reduce the cost and complexity of investing in solar energy, Fairfax County works with the Local Energy Alliance Program to host an annual Solarize campaign. This campaign is offered in partnership with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC). If you’ve been considering solar for your property, Solarize presents the perfect opportunity to take the next step. Visit the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination website (https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xicEWDZGquYy6xxi1xzzEkjj_TRIcyluFB7vzTXXGBYuyYwuTScGqNhcJ1JiwdAsjXa_ZqECdcLr8JekSRthGT6RtW4G8_CgIfNY-DqWvZGdMaH0fWsIZHkQ3kWVhfPcJEz9d6wZdKShgR3siBbKQDA716TNPhGz4hf3_rf5QoAVVpbJtLU7HVGRBdGFXij_D7dDQz6ty91tfdeYW-idKYoPI2OKztCSFV2ekT0XOPOmhPl9JlejHct-QTxyl-UnJyBPZfP01QZCfrMpoaiLnQ==&c=l28RmLgGRNgvf1sVTRNRVdOs6oaZH08snjwOnU8e2KqkIw985WeNSQ==&ch=kfrdGhO9KaZZ_Sj3YTTDhdGq_sLR-PlHT4P
Free Concerts in the Park Series at Burke Lake Park
This is the fourth year of the Free Concerts in the Park series at Burke Lake Park. Mark your calendars and plan to come out to Burke Lake Park every Wednesday night at 7pm starting July 13th through August 24th for an incredible line-up of bands, food trucks, 2 Silos beer, and Peterson’s Ice Cream. The atmosphere is informal, so bring a picnic dinner, blankets and lawn chairs, and relax with friends and family.
This year we are also partnering with Celebrate Fairfax to bring you two family fun events right before the concerts on July 13th and 20th. These Celebrate Fairfax @ Springfield Nights family fun nights will start at 5pm and run until the concert begins at 7pm. Kids will have the chance to get a balloon creation from Sam the Balloon Man, see mind-bending optical illusions and bubbling potions with Mad Science, and be amazed by Drew Blue Shoes Magician. Here is the full line-up:
- JULY
- 13 Randy Thompson Band (Americana Country, Roots Rock)
- 20 The English Channel (Top 60’/70’ British Hits)
- 27 The Skip Castro Band (Party Band)
- AUGUST
- 3 Practically Einstein (Vintage Rock)
- 10 The Road Ducks (Southern Rock)
- 17 Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille (Rock)
- 24 The Colin Thompson Band (Blues Rock)
Many thanks to the sponsors including: Transurban, Dominion Energy, Peterson Companies, Sheehy Automotive, Wegmans, Glory Days Grill, Interstate Van Lines, NOVEC, Great American Restaurants, Paisano’s, and West Springfield Car Care. This free concert series would not happen without their contributions.
Sully Historic Site Seeks Feedback on New Waysides Project
Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly) invites the public to view and comment on proposed waysides on the historic Cain’s Branch trail (see trail map) now through May 13, 2022. Seven draft signs are located along Cain’s Branch Trail. Two labels are placed in the garden/cemetery area. Duplicate signs are also in the Visitor Center classroom. Visitors can provide written feedback using a form located in the Visitor Center.
Walking the trail to review the waysides prior to providing feedback is highly recommended. The park grounds are open every day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Reservations can be made for tours available Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This information has been provided by the Fairfax County Park Authority – for updates and more information, please review the original announcement or contact the Sully Historic Site at 703-437-1794.
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Land Use
Smart City Challenge
The Smart City Challenge is an innovative competition that convenes diverse, wide-ranging teams virtually in the following sectors: housing, transportation, health, water, food systems, education, broadband, infrastructure, energy, public safety, and more. Over a month, you will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts while creating your own innovative, high-impact solutions that will advance equitable and inclusive opportunities for all people to thrive in the greater Washington region.
May 2 – June 16
Click here to Register https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RPdyuqMsGdwdjp1-DAnMhQVxGrXySDi6J8sHV-yrALQgWfoYgWF1bdfzH5FdG-DGDu2C8i20tP6dNz1GN9u_hKxE7MSG2GsAYOFwcDJ4BbJXQbZpQkv0bly0xlmWPFIrte1z96CLmohsdznpgfmoRx5mVGSniJ6IOAmB8T94tIU=&c=_7_KVgZgzfTgHyxJZEBpJqqWKJiqTp3LKRGAfZRsQ30OTETFBGje4g==&ch=BAwyFusrKbv5g-Sys9-EMfabIiBMbN3daLecedsWJ6l2-1s_dHtB0g==
Register as an individual or a team for this six-week, virtual and in-person, innovation competition. Create and celebrate innovative solutions that make our region smarter, livable, resilient, and sustainable for everyone.
Cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded, including pilot project opportunities, participation in the Smart City Works accelerator, membership in Refraction, and Amazon Web Services credits. Prizes, including a chance to pilot a project with Fairfax County, will be awarded based on innovation, equity and inclusivity, practicality of application and regional impact, as outlined in the judging criteria. To learn more visit the Smart City Challenge website.
SSPA Retrospective – Recommendations and Open House Meetings
Transportation
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Watch Last Week’s Paving and Restriping Program Presentation Last week, VDOT held a public information meeting for its paving and restriping program in Fairfax County. You can watch the public meeting on planned paving and restriping here. Below are the 2022 deadlines for public comment regarding this program:
· Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Providence — May 2
· Lee, Mount Vernon, Springfield — May 3
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Fairfax County Seeks Input from Residents on Fairfax Connector 2022 Service Changes
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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.
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- 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.
- Public Comment and Participation
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, May 18 (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Tuesday, May 31) at 7 p.m., read more in the ad.
- This project’s improvements at the intersection of Fox Mill Road (Route 665) and Pinecrest Road include:
- Installing a permanent traffic signal (A temporary traffic signal began operating in August 2021)
- Constructing left-turn lanes on northbound and southbound Fox Mill Road
- Adding four crosswalks
- Reconstructing sidewalks and curb ramps
- Constructing an eight-foot-wide walkway and curb ramp at the southeast corner of the intersection
- At the intersection, Fox Mill Road averages 13,000 vehicles a day and Pinecrest Road averages up to 2,500 based on 2019 data.
- I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study
- About the Study
- VDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal, state and local agencies in Virginia and Maryland, is conducting an environmental study to potentially extend the express lanes system on the southern section of I-495 (Capital Beltway), by about 11 miles from the Springfield interchange (I-95/I-395/I-495) in Fairfax County, Virginia, across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, to the MD 210 interchange in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This location was identified in the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s adopted I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan as an area for additional study.
- The 495 Southside Express Lanes study is included in VDOT’s current Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), as well as in the National Capital Region’s Visualize 2045 Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) as of June 2021. The study will evaluate a one-lane express lanes alternative, a two-lane express lanes alternative, a no build alternative, and be informed by agency and public input.
- The current Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the southernmost connector of Virginia and Maryland on I-495, fully opened to traffic in May 2008. The design of the bridge included additional space for future transportation needs, and was designed to accommodate future transit across the bridge.
- This study is being coordinated with surrounding stakeholders including localities and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration. The study also will be informed by a Transit and Transportation Demand Management Study to be initiated by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and coordinated with the Maryland Transit Administration.
- VDOT is hosting public information meetings to provide information about the I-495 Southside Express Lanes study, and to seek public input.
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- Virtual Public Information Meeting
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.)
- Virtual Public Information Meeting
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Visit virginiadot.org/495southside or call 703-259-3752 for details on how to join the meeting.
Also, each of the following in-person meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.), attend one near you:
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- Thursday, May 19 at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- Monday, May 23 at John R. Lewis High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150
- Wednesday, May 25 at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Posted on Nextdoor and CHHA.org
Enjoy,
Jeffrey M. Parnes
Civic Affairs Committee Chair
Chantilly Highlands Homes Association
703.424.2956 (P)
484.307.2552 (F)
chhacivicaffairs@chha.org
@chhaweb
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