APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ARLINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010 PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: Charles Monfort, Chair Rosemary Ciotti, Vice-Chair Steve Cole Christian Dorsey (departed @ 12:09 a.m.) Peter Fallon Brian Harner (arrived @ 7:17 p.m.) Nancy Hunt (arrived @ 7:35 p.m.) Suzanne Klein Inta Malis Terry Savela Steve Sockwell Terry Serie Lisa Maher, Planning Commission Coordinator Gizele Carnell Johnson, Planning Commission Clerk Greg Emanuel, DES Samia Byrd, PD, DCPHD Peter Schulz, PD, DCPHD Kellie Brown, ONS, DCPHD David Cristeal, HD, DCPHD Sarah Pizzo, HD, DCPHD Christine Nixon, ONS, DCPHD Robert Gibson, Transportation, DES Chair Monfort called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 1. PRESENTATION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2011-2016 Greg Emanuel, Acting Director of DES, summarized the CIP proposal, referenda for 2010, and focused on some items of particular interest. The Planning Commission and Mr. Emanuel discussed several items, including paving, projections of costs in out years of the CIP, ADA-related expenditures, status of Bluemont Park and Reevesland planning, and land acquisition expenditure projections. 2. LEEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION PLAN Commissioner Fallon moved that the Planning Commission recommend the County Board adopt the resolution to accept the Leeway Neighborhood Conservation Plan. Commissioner Malis seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Dorsey, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion.
3. Z-2508-03-1 Pug Cellars, LLC and Blue Horseshoe Inc., amend the proffers associated with this rezoning application, allowing outdoor cafes, located at 1025 N. Fillmore St. (RPC #18-024-020). Commissioner Ciotti moved that the Planning Commission defer the request to amend the proffers associated with this rezoning application to the June 28, 2010 Planning Commission and July 10, 2010 County Board meetings. Commissioner Klein seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Dorsey, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. 4. ZOA-10-2 ZOA Amendment Section 5 R-20 One-Family Dwelling Districts to allow, by use permit approval one (1) building of up to 55 feet in height on a site of 100 acres or more, subject to a minimum 150-foot setback from property lines and streets, with penthouses and non-occupiable mechanical space limited to 15 feet in height over the 55-foot height limit. Commissioner Fallon moved that the Planning Commission table action on this item until the Planning Commission discusses the Army Navy Country Club use permit. Commissioner Savela seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Dorsey, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. Chair Monfort recalled the item. Commissioner Fallon moved that the Planning Commission recommend the County Board defer action on the Zoning Ordinance amendment to hearings that run concurrent with the Army Navy Country Club use permit. Commissioner Dorsey seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Dorsey, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. 5. U-2443-85-1 Army Navy Country Club, Inc. to amend use permit for a country club to demolish existing clubhouse, construct new clubhouse, relocate tennis courts and build two new accessory buildings, located at 1700 Army Navy Drive (RPC #32-001- 006). Commissioner Dorsey moved that the Planning Commission recommend the County Board defer consideration of the use permit to the June 28, 2010 Planning Commission meeting and the July 10, 2010 County Board meeting. Commissioner Fallon seconded the motion. Commissioner Malis asked for unanimous consent to amend the motion to include: The easement to go to the Transportation Commission, as well as a review of the parking count; The magnolia bog to be reviewed by the Urban Forestry Commission; Staff report to be strengthened to include statistical tables on the buildings; A drawing to be included that shows setback areas and the buffer, and a discussion of what would be prohibited from happening in that area; Staff to work with HALRB to address the Fort Richardson and other historic site issues; 2
Staff to confirm to the Planning Commission that the Zoning Administrator has ruled that no by right development can take place anywhere on the Country Club property, including development or subdivision, without a use permit amendment. There was no objection, so the motion was amended. Chair Monfort asked for unanimous consent to amend the motion to add that the drainage issue be addressed. There was no objection, so the motion was amended. The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Dorsey, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. 6. A. GP-319-10-1 GLUP Amendment to change the designation from Service Commercial (Personal and business services. Generally one to four stories. Maximum 1.5 F.A.R. with special provisions within the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District.) to Medium Office-Apartment-Hotel (up to 2.5 F.A.R. Office Density, up to 115 units/acre Apartment Density, up to 184 units/acre Hotel Density) for a property known as 1900 Wilson Boulevard, generally located on the western part of the block in the area bounded by Wilson Boulevard, the proposed North Troy Street extension, Clarendon Boulevard, and North Rhodes Street. Applicable Policies: The Rosslyn to Courthouse Urban Design Study. B. Rezoning Z-2547-09-1 from C-2 Service Commercial Community Business Districts (1.5 FAR commercial uses) and RA8-18 Apartment Dwelling Districts (36 units/acre residential uses) to C-O-2.5 Commercial Office Building, Hotel and Apartments Districts (2.5 FAR commercial, 115/ acre residential, and 180 hotel units/acre); premises known as 1900 Wilson Boulevard (RPC # 17-011-006, -007, -008, -017, -018, -019). C. SP#411 ZOM 1900 Wilson, LP to develop up to 201 dwelling units and up to 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail, and a comprehensive sign plan to include a variety of retail signs such as awnings, wall signs, and blade signs in the C-O-2.5 Zoning District per 24.A.2 of the ACZO. Property is approximately 75,432 sq ft, located at 1900 and 1916 Wilson Boulevard and is identified as RPC: 17-001-006, -007, -008, -017, -018, and -019. The proposed density is approximately 124 units/acre residential and 2.65 FAR commercial. Modifications of zoning ordinance requirements include: exclusions from density for mechanical closets, residential storage below grade, and vertical shafts, and bonus density for LEED and other modifications necessary in order to achieve the proposed development. Applicable Policies: GLUP: Medium Office-Apartment-Hotel. Commissioner Sockwell moved that the Planning Commission recommend the County Board approve the GLUP amendment, rezoning, and site plan. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion. Commissioner Cole asked for unanimous consent to amend the motion to add a condition to require the applicant to market both larger and smaller units to assess the market demand. There was an objection, so the motion was not amended. 3
Commissioner Cole moved to amend the motion to add a condition to require the applicant to market both larger and smaller units so the market can determine whether there is sufficient demand. There was no second. Commissioner Hunt asked for unanimous consent to amend the motion to include requirements for a limited use elevator in the restaurant and for accessible bathroom facilities as required by Fair Housing. There was no objection, so the motion was amended. The Planning Commission voted 10-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. 7. OTHER BUSINESS: A. STAFF REPORT ON CURRENT MATTERS B. CHAIRMAN S REPORT Chair Monfort asked commissioners to provide comments to him regarding the Virginia General Assembly Session C. COMMITTEE REPORTS (1) SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (2) LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Commissioner Hunt announced the following upcoming meetings: June 10 (East Falls Church Plan, June 14 (Natural Resources Management Plan and MTP Streets Element), June 17 (Crystal City), and June 21 (Rosslyn Building Heights). (3) ZOCO Commissioner Cole reminded the Commission about the Zoning tutorial scheduled for June 8. (4) BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Chair Monfort reported that the By-laws Committee is continuing work. (5) OTHERS D. LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Malis noted that the Public Facilities Review Committee has scheduled a meeting on June 22 to look at the Arlington Mill Community Center (AMCC). The AMCC Steering Committee has met. One possible use for the space could be a new Columbia Pike library. Staff is going to start a community process on this. 4
Chair Monfort said that he and Commissioner Sockwell will not be at the June 28 Planning Commission meeting. E. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 10, 2010 AND MAY 12, 2010 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Fallon moved that the Planning Commission approve the May 10, 2010 minutes. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 10-0 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Cole, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, Sockwell supported the motion. Commissioner Fallon moved that the Planning Commission approve the May 12, 2010 minutes. Commissioner Klein seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted 9-0-1 to support the motion. Commissioners Ciotti, Fallon, Harner, Hunt, Klein, Malis, Monfort, Savela, and Sockwell supported the motion. Commissioner Cole abstained from voting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:26 am Charles Monfort, Chair Lisa Maher, Coordinator 5