Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session
Agenda
- 2Discussion / Adoption of Agenda
Outcome: Adopted as presented, 4:0.
passedMotion to adopt the agenda as presented. - 3Presentations by the public on any matter not calling for a public hearing
Outcome: Emily Bresson of 4123 Orchard Drive, Fairfax, Virginia addressed the Commission with concerns regarding the Courthouse Plaza development.
- 4Consideration of the July 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Outcome: Approved as issued, 4:0.
passedMotion to adopt the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes as issued. - 5Items Not Requiring a Public Hearing
Outcome: None.
- 6Public Hearings
Outcome: None.
- 8aUpdate on the Urban Forest Masterplan (UFMP) project
Outcome: Anna Safford (Urban Forester) and Dr. Garrett Wolf (consultant) presented an update on the UFMP project, incorporated into the record by reference. No action taken; work session discussion only.
- 8bPresentation of updates to the Implementation Guides related to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan and approved Small Area Plans
Outcome: Planner Amy Lynn Denny presented updates to the Implementation Guides, incorporated into the record by reference. No action taken; work session discussion only.
- 9Staff Report
Outcome: Planning Division Chief Paul Nabti reported on recent City Council actions and upcoming Planning Commission items, including: approval of the Davies property proposal at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting; deferral of the Courthouse Plaza development decision to October 28, 2025; approval of zoning ordinance text amendments; a scheduled September 9, 2025 discussion with City Council on opening commercial corridors for residential development; and upcoming items including Zoning Ordinance amendments for Small Area Plans and Citywide Level of Service Standards.