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Matthew Rice

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On the record

Positions recorded in minutes, by topic.

Fairfax Circle

Voted yes on July 8, 2024 to adopt Resolution PC-24-02 approving the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan and recommending City Council approval.

Fairfax Circle Small Area Planapproved

Voted yes on Planning Commission Resolution PC-24-02 on July 8, 2024. No separate recorded comments beyond the vote.

Davies Propertyapproved

Voted no on the motion to recommend approval and yes on the motion to recommend denial at the June 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, on grounds that the proposal was not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City goals and policies as currently presented.

Safety Action Plan

At the June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Rice raised a question about fire department access in connection with a site plan, referencing the 'safety access plan' in the context of concerns about fire ladder truck access — though this reference appears to relate to a specific development proposal's site safety plan rather than the citywide Safety Action Plan itself.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy

Voted yes on July 14, 2025 to recommend City Council approval of the proposed ordinance amendments; no recorded verbal comments in the material.

Façade Improvement Grant Committee

At the November 24, 2025 meeting, Commissioner Rice volunteered to serve as the Planning Commission's interim representative on the Façade Improvement Grant Committee while the seat remained vacant.

GIS Day

Rice has been the primary organizer and champion of the city's GIS Day participation, coordinating city staff presentations at George Mason University for both the 2024 and 2025 events. After the 2025 event, he thanked city staff and a city intern for their contributions and noted that George Mason students may contribute content to the city's Fact Book. At the December 2025 meeting he reported the session was well received but that there was 'frustration afterwards,' suggesting strong interest from attendees.

Northfaxin progress

Recorded as voting 'aye' on the July 27, 2026 Planning Commission motion related to 94-95 Silver King Court; no specific comments on Northfax recorded in the material.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Rice has served as the Planning Commission's PRAB liaison since January 2025 and was reappointed in January 2026. At the March 2026 meeting he described attending the PRAB's February 12 meeting and characterized the board's portfolio as 'mind-blowing how complex and busy they are.' At the June 2026 meeting he expressed enthusiasm, stating he was 'excited to continue as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board until somebody else kicks me off.' In July 2026 he reported on three major ongoing PRAB projects including Old Town Hall renovations, noting the specialty window work was being handled by a craftsman in Ohio.

Fairfax Old Town Hall Rehabilitationin progress

At the February 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Rice reported that Old Town Hall would be offline for approximately twelve months due to renovations and noted the upcoming PRAB meeting in connection with this.

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