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Coalition Update
January 16, 2025
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- Franconia Triangle SSPA: What's Next
- PC Decision on Food Truck Zoning: What Happened and What's Next
- Data Centers in Virginia on the Fast Track: Legislation and SCC Hearing
- In The News
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Franconia Triangle SSPA
Via a Site Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA), Fairfax County is evaluating potential changes to the Comprehensive Plan’s land-use recommendations for the area referred to as the "Franconia Triangle" which is bounded by Franconia Rd, Beulah St, and Grovedale Dr.
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Following a presentation on January 13, by the Planning and Development Staff, the Franconia Land Use Advisory Committee will vote on whether to recommend the proposed SSPA to the County's Planning Commission. (The January 13, meeting was open to the public and "Public Engagement" meetings were held December 10, 2024, and January 7, 2025.)
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- 120 affordable apartments on the Franconia Governmental Center Site,
- 63 townhomes and 30 multi-family units (repurposing of one office bldg.),
- An option for future residential use, and
- An increase in planned retail along Franconia Road
The Staff Report is expected to be published on January 17, 2025, and will incorporate comments received by the public. See the County link below.
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- Planning Commission: Wednesday, February 12, 2025*
- Board of Supervisors: Tuesday, March 18, 2025*
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*These hearing dates will be added to the Coalition Calendar in the next couple days.
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PC Decision on Food Truck Zoning
On January 15, the Planning Commission (PC) issued it's recommendations to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on the zoning requirements for food trucks.
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Previously the PC held a Public Hearing on January 8, 2025, about revising the current zoning regulations for 21-day administrative temporary permit uses and longer-term interim uses and to consider ways to increase flexibility and remove unnecessary impediments and time limits.
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Data Centers in Virginia
Due to this year’s VA legislative "short session", things are moving quickly. On January 14, several key bills related to data center reform were announced at a press conference hosted by Sen. Russet Perry and a bipartisan group of supporting legislators including Del. Michael Webert, Del. Michelle Maldonado, Del. Shelly Simonds, Del. Josh Thomas, and Del. Rip Sullivan. Watch the press conference on Facebook.
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- Monday, January 20: The Piedmont Environmental Council will meet with legislators in Richmond to advocate for "smarter data center development". Online training is provided. Register (free)
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Tuesday, January 21: The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) will hold its evidentiary hearing to consider whether to approve or deny Dominion’s application to build a 5-acre electrical substation and 125 ft. tall transmission lines for a proposed data center in Bren Mar (less than one mile from the Franconia District). This evidentiary hearing is similar to a court trial with opening statements, witness testimony, and cross-examination.
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*These events are not listed in the Rose Hill Coalition Calendar. Click on above date links for event information.
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In The News
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Mark Your Calendar
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The Coalition Calendar provides detailed information on Public Hearings and other Fairfax County meetings on land use affecting primarily the Rose Hill Planning District. Each event includes an option to add the event to your online calendar. (Fairfax County provides a single list of ALL County hearings and meetings.)
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Take Action!
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Planning Commission: Public Hearings and Staff Reports
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Schedules, agendas, information, and staff reports on land use applications that are scheduled for public hearings. PC meetings have different requirements for public testimony than BOS meetings.
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All Board of Supervisors meetings held in the Board Auditorium and Conference Room 11 are available to view live on Channel 16 and stream online. BOS meetings have different requirements for public testimony than PC meetings.
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