Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingVienna, VA · July 9, 2018
Minutes
Town of Vienna Charles A. Robinson Jr.
Town Hall
127 Center Street South
Vienna VA, 22180
Meeting Minutes
Town Council Meeting
Monday, July 9, 2018 8:00 PM Charles A. Robinson, Jr. Town Hall, 127
Center Street, South
Invocation: Reverend David Jordan-Haas, Vienna Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
1. Roll Call
Present: 6- Council Member Carey J. Sienicki, Council Member Howard J. Springsteen, Council
Member Tara Bloch, Mayor Laurie DiRocco, Council Member Pasha Majdi and Council
Member Linda Colbert
Absent: 1- Council Member Douglas Noble
2. Approval of the Minutes:
A. 18-938 Approval of the Regular Council Meetings of May 7, 2018, May 21, 2018, June 4,
2018, the Work Session of May 14, 2018 and the joint Town Council and Planning
Commission Work session of May 23, 2018.
It was moved to approve the Regular Council Meetings of May 7, 2018, May 21, 2018,
June 4, 2018, the Work Session of May 14, 2018 and the joint Town Council and
Planning Commission Work session of May 23, 2018 as submitted.
A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Bloch,
that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council Member Bloch, Mayor
DiRocco, Council Member Majdi and Council Member Colbert
Absent: 1- Council Member Noble
3. Receipt of petitions and communications from the Public that is not on the Agenda.
(Limited to 5 minutes per issue and no formal action can be taken this evening)
Mr. Matt DiFiori, 207 Owaissa Court SE addressed Council stating with all the
people attending he will keep his comments brief and provided the Town Clerk with
the hard copy of his comments. He addressed Council to speak on matters
associated with the Town's Capital Improvement program, challenges that it has
had and will continue to face in the future. Specifically, they spent about
$13,000,000 on the Community Center renovation and are planning to spend about
$19,000,000 on the Mill Street garage and the Police Station which totals about
$33,000,000 that is going to be spent by 2020-2021. The recommendations he has in
general is that first we need to have some lessons learned formally set into policy so
that we learn from our mistakes and we don't make them in the future, we had
enough practice with the Community Center that there should be some good lessons
learned to apply to the Police Department renovation. Regarding the Mill St.
Garage condominium, he knows that we are getting half back from transportation
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funding but it is still $4.6 million dollars and his question is whether or not we have
any kind of program of actions and milestones in place or planned to plan out what
our needs are in terms of policies, procedures, changes to ordinances and technical
things that need to be accomplished between now and the time that it comes on line
so we are not behind the curve. Specifically, he would like to know who the lead for
the parking garage is going to be, Parks & Rec was for the Community Center, he
assumes the Police Department will be for the Police Department but the parking
garage is a new animal that we have not seen before and someone has to be in
charge. He hopes Council has thought about these things and asked they let him
know off line what has or hasn't been done. He is ready to help if he can be of any
help.
Ken Nahigian, 102 Westmanor Court SE addressed Council regarding the
undergrounding of power lines in Vienna. He wanted to keep the dialogue going
about burying lines in the town. He has talked to Verizon and Cox and he is just
hoping they can keep talking about this issue. He thinks these create a safety
hazard, they are an eye sore and he doesn't think they raise property values. He
thinks now is the time to start doing this.
A local Boy Scout from Troop 1539 introduced himself to Council. He is working on
his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
4. Reports/Presentations
A. 18-910 Recognition of Donald Chumley for His Years of Service
Mayor DiRocco presented Donald Chumley with a plaque in recognition of his 33
years of service to the Town of Vienna. He served on the Planning Commission from
1985 to 1998 and then served on the Board of Zoning Appeals from 1998 - 2018.
B. 18-916 Resolution for Harris Miller’s 100th Birthday
Mayor DiRocco presented a Resolution recognizing Harris Miller on his 100th
Birthday.
A. Report and Inquiries of Council Members
Councilmember Sienicki thanked the town staff for doing a wonderful job on making
the 4th of July very special for the town. There were a lot of people that attended the
sprinkler event at the Community Center and also the Fireworks display that
evening. She thanked Parks & Rec, the Police and all the support staff that were
there all day during the extreme heat.
Councilmember Colbert reported that Harris Miller's art can be found at the
Freeman Store for anyone interested.
Councilmember Colbert also reported that she just returned from Spain and there
are lots of roundabouts there so every time they went through them she said
something to her family, they work lovely. They also had a lot of public art that was
very inspiring.
Councilmember Majdi stated that he thought they had a very good discussion on
potential MAC amendments and they added something to the agenda after the public
hearing and he thanked Mayor DiRocco, Councilmember Noble and Councilmember
Sienicki that sat on the committee. He thinks it was terrific work and brought up
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some interesting issues. He hopes that everyone that is here for the public hearing
knows that right after under regular business, they are talking about these issues
that are so important to folks. He expressed his appreciation for Mayor DiRocco's
leadership and addressing these issues. He thinks it shows appreciation for
comments that they are hearing from the public, looking forward and having the
towns best interest at heart. He has been so impressed by the work of the committee
and thankful to be part of that and in one way or another we are going to have
development with the MAC. He thinks these questions are very important and he
was so heartwarmed and sincerely thankful for the Mayor's leadership on the issue,
he thinks the conversation is moving in the right direction and wanted to thank the
Mayor for that.
Councilmember Springsteen wanted to echo what Councilmember Majdi said, he
thinks it is good that they are looking at, enhancing and making some adjustments
to the MAC. The crowd here tonight shows there are major concerns with the MAC
and he is glad they are putting it on the agenda to start the process.
B. Report of the Town Manager
Mr. Payton reported that the Police Chief has a new Officer to introduce and asked
Chief Morris to introduce him. Chief Morris introduced John Wallace as the newest
Officer that started a little over a week ago. John comes to Vienna from the Fairfax
County Police Department where he spent 31 years, 18 of which he was as a
homicide investigator.
C. Report of the Mayor
No report
D. Proposals for Additional Items to the Agenda
None
E. Closed Session
It was moved that the members of the Vienna Town Council be polled to affirm that
during the first Closed Session convened this date, Monday, July 9, 2018, the Town
Council met for personnel matters, specifically discussion of Council appointments
to local committees and the interviewing of individuals for consideration of
appointment and /or re-appointment to a Town Board or Commission.
It was further moved that the Certification Resolution be adopted in accordance
with State Statutes, and that the Town Clerk is authorized to execute the
Certification Resolution.
And it was further moved that the Closed Session be continued to later this date,
Monday, July 9, 2018 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting in
accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711.A.(3) for discussion or consideration
of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose.
Motion: Councilmember Bloch
Second: Councilmember Sienicki
Carried Unanimously
It was moved that Angela Sorrell be re-appointed to the Pedestrian Advisory
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Committee for a two-year term. Said term shall be in effect from July 12, 2018 through
July 12, 2020.
It was further moved that Sandra Allen be re-appointed to the Pedestrian Advisory
Committee for a two-year term. Said term shall be in effect from August 23, 2018
through August 23, 2020.
It was further moved that Deepa Chakrapani be re-appointed to the Vienna Town
Business Liaison Committee for a two-year term. Said term shall be in effect from
August 23, 2018 through August 23, 2020.
And it was further moved that the following members of Council be appointed to the
specified Local Committees for Fiscal Year 2018-2019:
Northern Virginia Regional Commission: Laurie DiRocco
(Meets 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m.)
Town Employee Retirement Committee: Howard Springsteen
Representative to the Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors: Carey Sienicki
Representative to the Hunter Mill Land
Use Committee: Douglas Noble
Representative to the Hunter Mill
Budget Committee: Carey Sienicki
Representative to the Northern Virginia
Transportation Authority: Douglas Noble and Linda Colbert
Representative to the PCAC for NVTA: Linda Colbert
Representative to the Hunter Mill District
Transportation Advisory Council: Howard Springsteen
Greater Tysons Citizen Committee (GTCC): Linda Colbert and Tara Bloch
Tysons Partnership: Laurie DiRocco
And It was further moved that Douglas Noble be appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore
for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Motion: Councilmember Bloch
Second: Councilmember Sienicki
Item approved as shown above
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen,
Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
5. Public Hearings
A. 18-944 Public hearing on rezoning of 430, 440, and 444 Maple Avenue W from C-1 Local
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Commercial Zone and RS-16 Single Family Detached Residential Zone to Maple
Avenue Commercial (MAC) Zone for the proposed 444 Maple project.
Attachments: PC STAFF REPORT - 6-13-2018 - 444 Maple MAC Rezoning
PC STAFF REPORT - 5-23-2018 - 444 MAPLE MAC REZONING
444 Maple Avenue Submission 4 06.25.18
June 13 2018 PC Presentation
Resubmission for Town Council 06.22.18
444 Maple Ave W - Revised Applicant Justification Statement
444 Maple Ave W - Benefits List for Council 06.08.18
Applicant Incentives Sheet and Public Engagement Plan
Applicant Draft Proffers 06.22.18
444 Maple - Traffic Impact Analysis 02-16-18
444 Maple TIA Appendices 02-16-18
444 Maple Ave Neighborhood Traffic Assessment
Groundwater ltr 2-19-18
444 maple - Affidavit 06.22.18
PC memo to council on 444 Maple June 27 final
May 23 2018_Meeting Minutes and Sub Written Comments
June 13 2018_Meeting Minutes with Sub Written Comment
MEMORANDUM - 2018 BAR 444 Reccommendations
Public Works Memo - 05-16-18
Mayor DiRocco called the public hearing to order at 8:36 p.m. The Town Clerk
called the roll and all members were present except for Councilmember Noble who
was absent.
Ms. Cindy Petkac, Planning & Zoning Director explained that this a a public
hearing on a rezoning of the addresses listed from R16 in C-1 to the Maple Avenue
Commercial Zone (MAC). She went over the proposed rezoning and then the
applicant will also have a presentation on what they are proposing. There are four
contiguous parcels in the existing site of 2.8 acres. It includes an existing 3 story 119
room hotel built in the 70's and also an existing one story restaurant of 5300 square
feet. The area is zoned primarily C-1, there is a sliver between the commercial zone
and the residential that is zoned RS16. She provided some photos of the existing site,
showing the Wolf Trap hotel on the left and the Tequila Grande Restaurants on the
right. The MAC is a voluntary zone district that was put in place a few years ago, it
is an option for a property owner to petition to rezone to the MAC. She provided the
area requirements for the current zoning, C-1 zone as compared to the MAC. With
the MAC you get an additional story but the height is almost 19' more, the reason for
that is in the development of the MAC we now require a minimum of 15' on the
ground floor. The other thing to note is there is no side yard setback in the C-1. The
concept plan that is proposed for this site is to demolish all the existing buildings
with the exception of the 6' masonry wall which was shown in the photographs
along the rear between this property and the residential properties adjacent to it.
They are proposing to construct a four-story mixed use building, approximately
20,000 square feet on the ground floor with restaurants and retail and 116
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multi-family units in floors 2-4. She further provided the zoning requirements for the
MAC and how this project fits with those requirements. It meets the requirements for
setbacks for Maple which they do require the 20' setback along Maple and the three
zones for streetscape, it also meets the setback for Nutley St. She pointed out that
properties adjacent to residential are required to be set back 20', the developer is
proposing to keep the 60' building line that currently exists which is an increase
three-fold of what is required under the MAC. The height is 54' and then they are
allowed some additional height for architectural features up to 62.1 feet which they
are just under that. They are providing slightly more than what is required for the
open space, 19% of the required 15% and there is a provision where they can exceed
the maximum 80% impervious surface up to an additional 5% if they provide
incentives which they are doing. She highlighted some of the 11 statements in the
purpose statement in the MAC which is just a handful, she is not disregarding the
other 6 but she wanted to highlight the first 4. The whole purpose of developing the
MAC was to maintain our commercial corridor but encourage more mixed use
development and make it a more pedestrian friendly environment as opposed to the
more auto oriented commercial uses that we currently have along the corridor. The
purpose statements, the eleven individual statements that make up the purpose and
intent statement of the MAC provide guidance for the types of development we want
to see here. She showed a few slides showing the concept plan. There are three
retail pods/buildings that are separated by covered arcades or walkways that
connect from the sidewalks back in to the structured parking and then adjacent to
Purple Onion would be the access to the residential, the multifamily. They are
proposing to remove one of the entrances that currently exists on Maple Avenue
keeping the right in, right out, on Nutley Street and then the access to the far eastern
side adjacent to Purple Onion. The parking for the 116 multi-family is accessed on
the rear into a below level garage. The parking for the retail and commercial
spaces is in the main level, ground level which is structured parking and some
additional service parking spaces. In the roof plan they are slightly exceeding their
requirements for open space, they do show two courtyards on the roof that would be
accessible for the residents with a pool and associated amenities. In submitting as
part of the rezoning application, they do have to do a traffic impact analysis and
that was conducted by Wells and Associates, Transportation Consultant Firm, and
they found that the traffic generated by this mixed use development will not
adversely impact the nearby intersections. That is not to say it is going to improve
the intersections which currently operate at the level service E, we know we have
issues there but this project does not adversely impact what is already existing.
They do recommend several transportation demand management programs. One of
the proffers they are offering is to provide a shuttle bus service once they are at 90%
capacity in the apartment building, that would operate for six months. This would
be a shuttle that would go between the development and the metro station. They
have indicated verbally if people are using it they will continue the service past the
six months. In addition to the required impact assessment, they also did a
neighborhood assessment, putting out traffic counters, looked at what our
requirements are for traffic calming and the amount of trips currently and taking
into account the trips that would be generated from the new development, found
that even with all these cars turning into the neighborhood it would still not meet
our requirements for traffic calming but that is not to say that the town may initiate
traffic calming. Another proffer they are offering is $10,000 for traffic calming
measures. In terms of process, MAC rezoning's go to the Board of Architectural
Review for a recommendation as well as the Planning Commission who will hold a
Public Hearing. These are the recommendations coming out of the BAR, they did
recommend approval with a vote of 4-1. Recommendations really centered on the
original proposal, there wasn't enough modulation of the building along the Maple
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Avenue Facade, the architecture wasn't carried through to the rear of the building,
there was concern about what was happening on the corners as well as a bifurcated
sidewalk
along Nutley that provided access up to the retail space. She provided a summary of
the public comment that was heard at the first Public Hearing of the Planning
Commission on May 23rd, the full comments were provided in the materials that were
posted on the website which included the minutes. This matter went to the Planning
Commission on May 23, 2018 with the hearing being continued to June 13th. These
comments also echo the comments from the BAR with concerns about height, there is
not enough modulation, they want to see some step downs, they had concerns about
streetscape and traffic. The original proposal asked for modifications of the
requirements for landscaping along the residential and there were concerns there,
staff is recommending landscaping along the entire buffer. The other point is that
the renderings didn't fully show what was proposed because while the utility lines
are being buried along Maple Avenue there are two poles that remain on Nutley.
The applicant came back with a revised plan set which was submitted to the
Planning Commission for their June 13th meeting and she provided some of the
highlights of the changes that they made to the plans. They recessed different
sections of the Maple Avenue facade to 6' and they also increased the depth of some
of the step backs along the facade from 2' to 5' so in some portions when you look at
the Maple Avenue facade from the street level it reads as a couple of different
buildings because it is set back. They lowered the height of the building in the
corners along the rear of the building and they eliminated the split level sidewalk
so now it is just a 16' wide streetscape, 6' sidewalk with 5' landscaping on either side
and then they put in a 10' wide landscaping buffer with evergreen's along the entire
stretch of the rear of the property adjacent to the residential. They kept the same
unit count but reduced the number of beds by 7 so there is less two bedroom units,
more studios and then they added in a one bedroom w/den. The Planning
Commission did vote to recommend approval 4-3 with one abstention and the BAR
vote 4-1. In summary when you look at a rezoning the first thing you look at is
consistency with the comprehensive plan and the comprehensive plan, future land
use plan, shows this section of Maple Avenue from East Street to the town limits as
mixed use so this is consistent with the comprehensive plan and as she mentioned
earlier the concept plan that is proposed as part of this rezoning meets and/or
exceeds all the requirements of the MAC.
Mr. Chris Bell, Heikeman and Company, owners of the property along with his entire
design team. He stated they have owned the site for 13 years with the eye towards
development. They basically waited for the MAC to get done. He first sat down with
Mayor Seeman back in 2005 when it was first proposed and she said its coming.
They watched the process go through and they were delighted when it got passed, it
did take longer than they thought. His group has been together for a while and
wanted to put a proposal on this site that meets the MAC. They want a great
building, a mixed use building, something that fits the spirit and the requirements of
the MAC all the way down the line. He stated that they are bringing 20,000 square
feet of what they call, high quality retail. Their company is a 3rd generation
company, they own 26 shopping centers and an equal number of apartment
buildings. They have developed thousands of units and more than two million
square feet of retail. They have put together this retail project that will bring great
retail to the town with a great streetscape and a moderate apartment project which
hasn't been seen built here in decades. They think it is unique in the town and a
product that is desperately needed from a housing diversity standpoint. There is
nowhere for young professionals who are not ready to buy a home and empty
nester's that want to stay in town in a high quality place to live and he thinks this
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meets that goal very well. Cindy went through most of the changes they made which
was a lot of his introduction. He then had his architect, Chip Baker, go through a
lot of slides taking them through the evolution of the architecture on the project,
showing where they started, where they are today and how they addressed as much
as they can, the concerns they have heard from community members, Planning
Commission, BAR and all the way through. Mr. Baker stated that they were retained
by Heikeman and Company once the MAC went through. They were asked to look at
the site and see what the constraints were and what they could do. They have been
working on this for over year and have been back and forth with the Planning
Commission, BAR and Town Council and tried to address all the comments and
concerns. He continued with a power point presentation showing numerous slides
showing the designs of the project. Councilmember Majdi asked if he would define
dormer's. Mr. Baker explained that it is a smaller pitched roof to allow light in.
Councilmember Springsteen asked if they plan to bury all the power lines. Mr. Baker
stated no but some of them will be and the civil engineer will address that.
Councilmember Springsteen asked if they will still have existing power lines. Mr.
Baker stated they will because in some areas there is too much power distribution
coming into one spot and Dominion stated it was cost prohibitive for them. Mr. Bell
stated they will be burying all the power lines from the corner of Nutley all the way
down past the Purple Onion. They will be burying about 400 linear feet of power
lines. The stuff that is coming across Nutley, comes across Nutley, lands on two
poles and it goes back across Maple Avenue is transmission line and it is cost
prohibitive to do it. It's impossible for this site to handle that, it is more of a
municipal kind of thing, once site like this can't handle that kind of cost. Dominion
desperately does not want it done but they are providing, when it gets done at some
point, there is a bunch of underground stuff that has to go in on all four corners on
every side, in order to make that happen.
Mr. Matt Renauld of Mahan Rykiel Associates, Planners and Landscape Architects,
explained that he is working on the project. They were brought in to take a different
perspective on the project. Typically they design streetscapes and plaza
environments to encourage people to stay and linger. They looked at the users of
the project, the residents, the local neighborhood and the retail users coming to the
site. They really looked at their perspective and how they might use the space. They
wanted to offer a variety of experiences, ultimately to engage the retail and make it
successful and a great place for Vienna. He continued with a powerpoint
presentation highlighting the changes they have made. Mayor DiRocco stated there
are a lot of people that would like to speak and asked that they highlight the points
and then we can move on. Mr. Will Johnson of Welles and Associates Traffic
Consultants presented a brief presentation on the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for
the site. They followed the VDOT rules and guidelines for the traffic impact analysis
although he did point out that they didn't meet the threshold for the VDOT review
because their trips were below threshold. As part of the TIA they developed a future
year forecast for traffic conditions both with and without the Maple Avenue site.
This is comprised of several different components, existing traffic volumes, a
regional growth rate, not to a specific development but more inherent with the
environment. They also included directly, the trips associated with the approved
Marco Polo property and the Flagship Car Wash site. When they run their site
development program through the trip generation model they are showing that
during the week day they are generating at 125 weekday morning peak hour, 133
weekday pm peak hour and 261 Saturday peak hour. He emphasized when they do a
traffic study they focus on the peak hours because they provide the worse case
scenarios for the traffic study. The TIA did conclude that with the site trips the level
of service of the intersections would not degrade based on their site. They did look
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at the site access points for their site both on Nutley and Maple Ave. They
understand that turning out onto Maple Avenue can be somewhat difficult and they
did forecast approximately 30 seconds average delay turning out onto Maple for the
morning peak hour when the residential component is at its peak exiting the site.
They also forecast about 3 vehicles cued exiting the site at that access point even
though there is plenty of space on site for vehicles to cue, they have approximately
space for 10 vehicles cue internally before they start impacting loading and parking
entrances. He pointed out several factors that went in to their TIA. Traffic studies by
their nature are conservative because of the rules they have to follow and the
models that they use. VDOT data has indicated that traffic volumes along Maple
Avenue and Nutley Street have actually reduced since 2013 but they did apply the
traffic growth rate. They also used the trip generation rates for stand alone
residential and retail trips even though other sources have shown that mixed used
developments experience lower trip generation rates. This particularly really
impacts the Saturday peak hour because their Saturday analysis assumes that all
the components on the site peak at the exact same time when in reality the different
uses will peak at different hours of the day. Councilmember Majdi asked if it was
correct that the reason the mixed use generates lower trips is because of the
residential component. Mr. Renauld stated that was correct and there is a synergy
that is built in as well. The TIA did not include any TDM (transit or transportation
demand management reductions) for site trips even though Fairfax County data
show that comparable sites can achieve 15 - 25% trip reductions. When he says
comparable he is not talking about sites that are right next to the metro, he is
talking about sites that are more suburban in nature such as Centreville or
Chantilly. As part of the Fairfax County TDM policy they say that baseline you can
expect 15% up to 25% without a formal established TDM program. Along those lines
the applicant has committed to implement a TDM plan to reduce site trips and to
encourage non-auto modes of travel but they didn't take credit for that in their
traffic study. As a follow up to the Traffic Impact Analysis they did prepare as a
supplement, a neighborhood traffic assessment because of the concerns they heard
about the potential for cut thru traffic on the surrounding neighborhood streets.
They provide that analysis which includes traffic counts on Wade Hampton, Roland
Street as well as Glenn Avenue and they did supply the date to the town so they have
it for their use as well. They evaluated the traffic volumes against the thresholds
established in the towns guide to traffic calming which is what they understand the
TSC uses in their determinations. They concluded that even if, and this is a very
unlikely scenario, in the extreme unlikely scenario that all site generated trips use
those neighborhood streets, then they still don't technically meet the threshold for
cut through traffic. Not all site trips are going to use neighborhood streets, these
site trips are bounded for many destinations in the area not just 66 and metro but
Tysons, Reston and other areas as well. Councilmember Majdi asked what the
established threshold that they are referring to. Mr. Renauld stated it was 150 trips
per hour per direction. Besides the fact they didn't see those thresholds being
exceeded the applicant has committed to contribute to potential traffic calming
subject to further evaluation using the town's established criteria and procedure.
Councilmember Springsteen stated that his understanding was that it was $10,000
and asked if that was correct. Mr. Renauld stated that was correct and stated that
the transportation benefits and contributions that this site will be providing will be
improved sidewalk and streetscape along both Nutley St. and Maple Avenue,
establishing a TDM plan to reduce site trips and encourage non-auto modes of
travel, including pre-paid smart trip cards for new residents. They will be providing
electric vehicle charging stations on the site as well as ample bicycle storage for
those who chose to bike to and from destinations and they will be providing a
shuttle service to and from Metro for site residents and employees. Again, they didn't
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take credit for that shuttle in their traffic study. They will also be providing a bike
share location on the site in the event the town adopts a formal bike share program.
They are also contributing towards a new bus shelter along Nutley St. There is bus
service along that roadway towards the metro which is regular so they will be
improving that situation. Again, a traffic calming contribution of $10,000 for
measures, if and when, determined appropriate by the town.
Mayor DiRocco stated that they would like to get to the public hearing and then
they can answer questions. She called the first person from the sign in sheets.
Ms. Frederike Butler, 602 Spring Street, stated in her opinion, as a citizen, that
Maple Avenue Corridor ordinance (MAC) is a great start, however, she believes that
it is not strategic, specific and comprehensive enough to be applied to an expansive
large scale development project such as 444 Maple Avenue. She believes that while
in technical compliance with the current MAC, the development proposed under the
application for rezoning does not adequately represent the spirit of the MAC vision
and the greater town community. She is pro development, pro mixed-use and pro
revitalization but it needs to be smart, intentional and in line with the heritage of
the town. She has asked the town to delay a rezoning development and give the very
talented town staff an opportunity to incorporate a more comprehensive town
development strategy into the MAC ordinance or at least collaborate with the
developer to incorporate bolder Vienna characteristics.
The following residents spoke in opposition to the project:
Ms. Frederike Butler, 602 Spring St., SE - Does not feel the project adequately
represent the spirit of the MAC vision and the greater town community. She asked
the town to delay the rezoning decision and give the staff an opportunity to
incorporate a more comprehensive development strategy into the MAC ordinance or
collaborate with the developer to incorporate bolder Vienna characteristics.
Mr. John Runyon, 315 Courthouse Road, SW. - Opposed to the 160 apartments, traffic
in town is atrocious and will not help it at all. He asked to keep the Town of Vienna
the way we appreciate it.
Ms. Tamara Morgan, 407 Roland St. - Asked Council to consider wisely regarding the
size of the MAC and make their decision based on what would be best for the town
and community as well as what they can be proud of accomplishing.
Ms. Tyi Anderson, 125 Moore Avenue, SW - Thinks project is completely out of touch
with Vienna from the proposed density and the impact on the infrastructure as well
as our schools. She is also concerned about the retail and what will happen if the
spaces are not filled. The design that was presented does not represent Vienna in
any way shape or fashion, it does not represent the warmth, the welcoming and the
small town feel of the community.
Ms. MaryEllen Larkin, 317 Church St. NE - How will this development affect
sub-surface water levels and flows, who will be responsible if homeowners have
water problems, the developers, the towns or the neighbors themselves? Her goal is
to keep Vienna small and not compromise the characters of nearby neighborhoods.
She wants her Vienna to be what it is supposed to be, a small town and hopes it is
Council's goal as well.
Mr. Jim Ashe, 910 Hillcrest Dr. SW - Is opposed to any action that will bring greater
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density, residential density, to Vienna. He does not believe the transportation
infrastructure nor the school infrastructure is set up to deal with that at this time.
He does not feel a five story building in this location will enhance the small town
character of Vienna.
Ms. Val Wrobel, 404 Johnson St. - Some of her concerns are major mass, traffic,
potential for cut-through, safety issues, possible water issues and very limited open
space for the public to gather. Thought it might be better if it was in line with the
town's concept and the town's vision to have a by right structure. This structure is
immense and is way beyond what she thinks the vision of the MAC ever was. If this
goes through then the town needs to think about blocking Wade Hampton.
Ms. Toni Potter, 400 Roland St. SW - State that this is not a "Not in my back yard"
(NIMBY) issue, she stated it is a NIMST movement "not in my small town." People are
not anti MAC, they want to defend the actual intent and maintain our small town.
This building does not reflect the core MAC value in any way shape or form. MAC
should set us apart from the rest of Northern Virginia. This will set a precedent.
Mr. Steve Potter, 400 Roland St. SW - Has concerns about the loading dock in the
back. He spoke with some Fireman and they said it would be problematic to get fire
trucks in and out. He thinks this is wrong that they can make a judgement at the
expense of public safety, he thinks it is wrong.
Ms. Shelley Mountjoy, 402 Roland St. SW - Is concerned about the impact of traffic
and safety issues.
Mr. Mike Mittel, 1007 Westwood Dr. NE -Is also concerned about the traffic on 123
and Nutley as well as parking.
Mr. Christopher Arntzen, 402 Roland St. SW - concerned about the increase in cars
that pedestrians need to look out for which is already a problem now as it is not an
easy intersection to cross, as well as the number of pedestrians that are going to
make driving in the area more difficult.
Mr. Mike Ahreus, 207 Glen Ave SW - concerned about cut through traffic on Wade
Hampton and Glen Ave due to congestion at the Nutley and Maple intersection. He
is requesting the the town work with the residents to identify a solution to prevent
cut-through traffic before any increased MAC zone development. He also encourage
the town to mandate the 444 Maple developer bare the cost of insuring its future
residents have easy access to both traffic directions on Nutley street by re-designing
the intersection.
Ms. Sharon Pott, 134 Wade Hampton Dr. - Concerned about a huge, monstrous
building totally unsuited to the Town of Vienna and certainly unsuited to that
corner. She thinks this should go back to the drawing board, it is not suitable.
Mr. Frank Johnson, 615 Hine St. SE - Concerned with the impact of traffic. Wants to
keep the small town look and feel.
Ms. Gloria Runyon, 315 Courthouse Rd. SW - concerned with the traffic and the
density. Wants to keep the small town feel and hopes Council listens to what the
citizens say.
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Mr. Josh Green, 411 Center St. N - would like to know more about the impact on
schools, traffic and the affordable housing that has been mentioned.
Mr. John Pott, 134 Wade Hampton Dr. - concerned about traffic, affordable housing
problem, density and getting quality retail. The developer needs to go back to the
drawing board and from ground zero produce a less commercially risky, less dense,
less top heavy, divided up building with generally car free, publicly accessible open
space and design in accord with the MAC vision.
Mr. John Schnittker, 240 Glen Ave, SW - concerned about cut-through traffic, wants
to keep small town atmosphere, sense of community and its excellent public schools.
This project is wrong for Vienna. The size and scale is unfriendly to the community.
Mr. Dan McLean, 416 Millwood Ct. SW - concerned about traffic and the size of the
building, it doesn't belong in Vienna.
Ms. Penny Oszak, 221 Nutley S. NW - concerned about the traffic problem, the study
that was done is outdated by years, parking for retail is also an issue. This project
is going to be setting a precedent. People are not against the MAC but they want to
make sure it is done thoughtfully and carefully.
Ms. Jayme Huleatt, 413 Roland St. SW - stated building is too big and too tall. They
have made a few cosmetic changes but still same number of apartments. The front is
longer than a football field with no breaks and no public open space except the
corner. She does not think it is affordable or diverse. She thinks there should be an
analysis of revenue vs. infrastructure.
Mr. Jay Creswell, 404 Millwood Ct. SW - Thinks the building should be scaled back
within the bounds original envisioned by the MAC would be good. We want
balanced growth and not be overwhelmed by growth. Reject current proposal and
send it back to the developers.
Mr. Chris Hogan, 226 Glen Ave, SW - stated this has too many units per acre that will
lead to an excessive growth in the population. The density needs to be reduced now
so it doesn't set a precedent. The open space requirement does nothing on this
proposal. He believes the builder's submission does not technically meet the
requirements of the law. The open space does nothing with this proposal.
Ms. Laura Bligh, 226 Glen Ave, SW - she feels the town needs more multi-family
housing but they need it on a smaller scale. She hopes the housing that comes with
MAC will be affordable as opposed to million dollar townhouses and luxury condos.
She would like to see housing that a retiree or a town of Vienna employee could
afford to buy or rent. She is concerned about the egress onto Nutley St. which would
force cut-through traffic on Wade Hampton and Glen Ave. which would be unsafe for
pedestrians, she strongly requests that signage that the Wade Hampton cut-through
cannot be used during rush hours.
Ms. Natasha Perkins, 403 Roland St. SW - this project makes her very sad, this
building is out of character with the town and inconsistent with our brand and the
MAC. This is going to set a precedent and can't be fought at that point. She is also
sad that this developer has owned this property for over 10 years and it has gone
way down hill, they have not invested in our community, been a part of Vienna or
looking out for Vienna and the small town that we are. There will be a huge traffic
and infrastructure impact from this. She urged Council to please vote against this
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proposal as it currently is, it is not right for us.
Ms. Michelle Scott, 9925 Coach Rd. - she is concerned about the traffic and what is
happening to our town.
Mr. Joe Daly, 412 Roland St. SW - this proposal is not small town and if this is
approved it will drive people out of the town. Traffic will be a big issue, it is already
difficult to cross even with the right of way. This will be precedent for Giant and
other stores. There is also a concern with the water.
Ms. Barbara McLeod, 204 Glen Ave, SW - She does not want Maple Avenue to become
a brick walled urban corridor. This massive building proposed is just too big and it
doesnt set a precedent for those waiting in the wings to request huge developments
after this is approved. Everyone is concerned about the change and character of the
community. The developer needs to go back to the drawing board and create
something that meets the real intent of the MAC.
Ms. Cindy Miley, 204 Paris Ct. SW - the MAC is to promote Vienna's small town
character and does not compromise the character of the residential neighborhoods
abutting the corridor, this development does not promote our town's lovely small
town character and compromises the character of our neighborhoods. It is also out
of alignment with the town's Strategic Plan. This would be a monstrosity of a
building jetting above everything else instead of the beautiful trees along Maple
Ave. Traffic is another issue that could possibly be an increase of possibly 160
vehicles. She asked Council to say no and send it back to the developer.
Mr. JC Mernin, 204 Paris Ct. SW - addressed four benefits the developer states; first
the plan states housing diversity for Vienna residents, housing diversity means that
housing must be affordable and accessible to all residents and this project doesn't
do that. Secondly it states the project will promote more affordable housing and this
project is not affordable at all. Third is the VIP leasing program which does not
come in to play because the people that need it the most won't be able to afford to
rent the property. The fourth benefit they claim is the Transit Oriented Development
Project (TOD) and it is designed to take advantage of the Vienna Metro station and
that is wrong. TOD's are not for small towns, they are designed for urban areas.
Ms. Estelle Belisle, 200 Ceret Ct. SW - presented a power point discussing open space,
thinks the applicant can do better in terms of open space. For this and many other
reasons she asks that Council vote no on this application and yes to a more creative
design that is more in keeping of the spirit and not simply the letter of the MAC.
Mr. Frank Biros, 200 Ceret Ct. SW - stated that the most common concern of the
residents is that the proposed structure is too massive and inconsistent with
Vienna's small town character. He further showed a power point showing the
applicant did not make changes asked by the citizens. The proposed building is at
the wrong intersection and is the wrong size.
Mr. Richard & Judy Livingston, 213 Ceret Ct. SW - his concerns are with traffic and
pedestrians. He hopes Council will vote against the proposal as it currently is.
Ms. Nancy Logan, 410 Millwood Ct. SW - stated that everyone does believe in the
MAC, maybe not as it is written right now but the MAC intent. She presented a power
point and a video. They have concerns about safety. She wants this to be done right
to avoid unintended consequences, they won't have another chance to get this right.
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444 Maple does not meet the elements required in the neighborhood and
encroachment is difficult and does not preserve or protect their neighborhood. It
does not meet the MAC code and MAC intent. It is too big and too tense. They want
to work collectively to enhance this legacy and reputation and build a sustainable
future for everybody.
Ms. Kristen Loesch, 401 Berry St. SE - stated there are a lot of concerns and asked
Council to heed the concerns of the community and do their duty as Council.
Ms. Diane Boone, 135 Roland Ct. SW - they support the idea like many do of
redevelopment of properties, the current proposed density, with its likely impact on
traffic and parking, is very concerning. The real concerns have to do with making
the existing issues within the town for parking and traffic even worse with this
development. The town needs to ensure that parking, traffic and traffic patterns will
be adequately addressed before approving the redevelopment of the property.
Mr. William Ling, 131 Wade Hampton Dr. SW - encouraged Council to turn down the
current iteration of the project. The reasons have been well stated but he believes
the project is not within the spirit of the MAC.The changes that have been made are
minimal to the impact of the project. The project is too large, it does not provide
accommodations for certain impacts which are generated by the size of the project
and will create issues for surrounding neighborhoods and areas as well as a huge
traffic increase along the corridor.
Ms. Kathleen Link, 10107 Nadene Dr. - This is not just people in their back yard that
are concerned about this, it is everybody.
Mr. Christopher Liu, 609 Roberts Dr. NW - Mixed development is very important for
an urban environment and this is not an urban environment, it is a small town. He
thinks this mixed use development would be great in a place like the Mosaic
District. It is important to maintain that small town feel.
Ms. Dearmond Carter 445 Courthouse Road, SW - There have been a lot of changes
over the years in Vienna and when people consider Vienna is a small town, to her we
have really outgrown the small town image. She does agree with everyone else and
that they should go back to the drawing board. The citizens should be involved in
how they want this development to take place.
Ms. Inga Erickson, 105 Dogwood St. - concerned about the noise. She has not seen
any studies on what the noise impact of this structure would be. She thinks it would
be really detrimental to the people that live within hearing distance of the
development.
Mr. Bob Zillion, 507 Heritage Lane, NW - He thanks Council for their service but
reminded them there are alot of registered voters out there that are displeased with
this process and he hopes they end up turning down the project and re-visiting.
Ms. Brandy Allen, 212 Moore Ave, SE - concerned about the intersection and the
safety of everyone. She does not think this is a good fit for Vienna.
Ms. Dan Allen, 212 Moore Ave, SE - he thinks there are elements in the MAC that are
missing and need to be addressed quickly. There is nothing in Vienna like this right
now and will set a precedent. This sets the cornerstone for what happens in the
future.
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Ms. Meghan Salverian, 206 Tapawingo Rd. SE - No one under 30 would be able to
afford these, it is ridiculous for retirees and for young people.
Ms. Linda Mann, 428 Windover Ave - stated there is a lot of speculation with this
development and when you have speculation and policy it can often lead to
unintended consequences and reactive policies. Specifically, one of speculations is
that this might attract millenials or older and millenials could not afford this. The
use of metro is also a misnomer. Filling to capacity is another concern to her,
schools are already filled to capacity. Are we prepared for the traffic, the potential
for noise and the other issues relating to metroing and not using vehicles and the
school implications. We are not being proactive, we are being reactive.
Ms. Susan Bird Lupert - has concerns with traffic, especially on Nutley and 123. She
has seen a lot of changes in town and has loved them. It is important to
acknowledge that we need to change along the way to deal with our infrastructure
but we don't have the infrastructure to deal with this.
Ms. Loretta Roby, 203 Mashie Dr. SE - concerned about the Police controlling traffic
at this end of town and not the other. The larger population will be more
responsibility for the Police and where are the dollars going to come from. She
doesn't mind paying higher taxes because there are benefits to living in a small
town. Council needs to be mindful of the development that is occuring and that they
do have the opportunity and the chance to make the right choice.
Ms. Allison Walisko, 314 Albrecht Circle SW - agrees with what everyone else has
said about the development being too dense. She did point out that if the town
and/or the developer could have some say in the type of retail that goes into that
site. She thinks that is really important for smart growth to have smart retail.
Mr. Tom Hazzard - encouraged Council, if at all possible, to delay approval of this
particular plan, and if they do he hopes they don't throw in the towel and continue
to work collaboratively. His concern is the impact on the schools.
Mr. David Steiner, 220 Glenn Ave, SW - sated many of his neighbors have already
spoken and he is very proud of them. He did point out that the intersection of Nutley
and Maple is a major intersection for our high school students who cross over to go
to Madison High School every day, morning and evening. He is very concerned
about this type of development at this corner and possibly other corners if this
precedent takes affect. He echos everything that was said but asked Council to
think about the high school students that are in the area every day.
Ms. Julie Salverian, 206 Tapawingo Ave SE - there has been a lot of development that
has gone on thus far that she has appreciated. She walks a lot in Vienna and feels
safe. She thought Vienna was supposed to be staying a small town and does not
understand why we are getting this monstrosity built, it does not feel inviting,
doesn't feel like a small town or Vienna.
Mr. Bob McCahill signed up to speak but had to leave, he left written comments for
the record.
Mr. Josh Green, 411 Center St. N.- Looking for more information on the project.
Mayor DiRocco called a 5 minute break at 12:20 a.m.
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Mayor DiRocco called the meeting back to order at 12:24 a.m.
Mayor DiRocco stated that at this point she stated that we have a list of questions
and comments that have come forward from the residents and they can post some of
that information to the public.
It was moved to close the Public Hearing but keep the written comment period open
until August 15th.
Motion: Councilmember Bloch
Second: Councilmember Sienicki
Councilmember Majdi stated that he wasn't expecting a motion to close the Public
Hearing, he thinks they should keep it open. They have one Councilmember absent
who is an expert on traffic and he would love to hear his questions on traffic. Since
the motion has already been made and seconded he will be voting no on that.
Councilmember Springsteen agreed with Councilmember Majdi and he doesn't feel
this project is ready for prime time and he is not going to vote to close it since
Councilmember Noble is not here.
Councilmember Bloch asked Ms. Petkac what the deadline is to make a decision so
that the public knows why we need to talk about this at the next meeting. Ms.
Petkac stated that August 31st is 100 days from the Planning Commissions first Public
Hearing which was on May 23rd. Councilmember Bloch asked what happens if they
don't make a decision by that date. Ms. Petkac stated that would mean the project is
deemed approved.
Councilmember Sienicki stated that she thought it was a good idea to go ahead and
close the Public Hearing. She thinks they have heard a lot of the issues and if there
are people that are out of town or couldn't come to the meeting for any other reason
then leaving it open for written comment to be brought into the record is a very
viable way of dealing with this, it gives plenty of time for citizens to make those
comments and she would go with what Councilmember Bloch had suggested.
Vote was taken on the motion to close the Public Hearing
Motion carried 4-2
Item approved as shown above.
Aye: 4- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Colbert and DiRocco
Nay: 2- Council Member Springsteen and Majdi
6. Regular Business
A. 18-949 Request to refer proposed text amendments to Sec. 18-95.4. - Permitted uses,
subsection A. of Article 13.1. - MAC Maple Avenue Commercial Zone Regulations
of Chapter 18 of the Town Code to the Planning Commission for public hearing.
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Attachments: Proposed MAC Text Amendments 7-6-18
Dwelling Units per Acre 6-22-18
Zoning Code Review - 8-21-17_Definition
WIB Report to Council 4-17-17_PM
It was moved to refer the proposed text amendments to Sec. 18-95.1. - Statement of
purpose and intent, Sec. 18-95.3. - Procedure for MAC Zone designation, Sec. 18-95.4.
- Permitted uses, Sec. 18-95.9. - Height limit, Sec. 18-95.14. - Site development
standards, and Sec. 18-95.16. - Neighborhood compatibility of Article 13.1. - MAC
Maple Avenue Commercial Zone Regulations of Chapter 18 - Zoning, and to Sec.
18-4. - Definitions. Finished lot grade of the Town Code to the Planning Commission
for public hearing. The Planning Commission shall also consider a proposed
amendment to Sec. 18-95.4. - Permitted uses, to set the maximum number of dwelling
units allowed per acre, within the range of 15 to 75 dwelling units per acre.
A motion was made that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
B. 18-945 Request to set a public hearing August 20, 2018 regarding proposed text
amendments to Sec. 18-95.1. - Statement of purpose and intent, Sec. 18-95.3. -
Procedure for MAC Zone designation, Sec. 18-95.4. - Permitted uses, Sec.
18-95.9. - Height limit, Sec. 18-95.14. - Site development standards, and Sec.
18-95.16. - Neighborhood compatibility of Article 13.1. - MAC Maple Avenue
Commercial Zone Regulations of Chapter 18 - Zoning, and to Sec. 18-4. -
Definitions. Finished lot grade.
Attachments: Proposed MAC Text Amendments 7-6-18
Zoning Code Review - 8-21-17_Definition
WIB Report to Council 4-17-17_PM
Dwelling Units per Acre 6-22-18
It was moved to refer the proposed text amendments to Sec. 18-95.1. - Statement of
purpose and intent, Sec. 18-95.3. - Procedure for MAC Zone designation, Sec. 18-95.4.
- Permitted uses, Sec. 18-95.9. - Height limit, Sec. 18-95.14. - Site development
standards, and Sec. 18-95.16. - Neighborhood compatibility of Article 13.1. - MAC
Maple Avenue Commercial Zone Regulations of Chapter 18 - Zoning, and to Sec.
18-4. - Definitions. Finished lot grade" and it was further moved to direct the Town
Clerk to advertise a Notice of Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Bloch, seconded by Council Member Springsteen,
that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
C. 18-942 Request spending with American Tennis Courts, Inc.
Attachments: American Tennis Courts Inc quote 3.31.18
American Tennis Courts Inc - Fx Co Contract
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It was moved to approve award a contract to American Tennis Courts, Inc. for repair
of the basketball, tennis court, and running track surfaces and related fixtures at
Meadow Lane Park, riding Fairfax County contract number 4400008143 in the
amount of $31,274.50.
A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Bloch,
that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
D. 18-926 Request approval for use of FY19 funds with Granicus, Inc., using Town of Vienna
contract approved by Council on 12/15/2014 and executed by the Town Manager
dated 12/16/2014 and the amended contract dated 2/10/17, for continued use of
Granicus, Inc. for agenda management suite, boards and commissions module, and
HD video streaming services.
Attachments: TOV_Granicus_20141216
Vienna_VA-FullyExecuted_Amendment-SDI_Encoder_with_HD-2-10-2017
Request for Waiver and Notice of Sole Source
It was moved to approve utilization of funds with Granicus, Inc. for the purpose of
annual maintenance and support for Town agenda management, boards and
commissions module, and video streaming and archiving services at a total cost, not
to exceed, $28,860.
A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member
Sienicki, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
E. 18-927 Fiber Pull from 600 Mill Street NE to 440 Beulah Road NE with Cox
Communications
Attachments: TOV Project Summary 440 Beulah Rd NE
Property Yard to 440 Beulah Rd NE Narrative
Ariel View of Construction to Beulah Road
Leg 1 Mill Street to Chruch - Fiber Map1
Leg 2 Church Street to Beulah Rd - Fiber Map2
It was moved to approve installation of fiber optic cable between the Northside
Property Yard at 600 Mill Street NE and 440 Beulah Road NE for the purpose of
extending the Town's existing iNet backbone for network and P.E.G. services, with a
total cost not to exceed $44,349.66.
"I move to approve installation of fiber optic cable between the Northside Property Yard at
600 Mill Street NE and 440 Beulah Road NE for the purpose of extending the Town's
existing iNet backbone for network and P.E.G. services, with a total cost not to exceed
$44,349.66."
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.
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Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
F. 18-928 Request to appoint viewers for alley vacation for property adjacent to 211-213 Mill
Street NE and 156 Church Street NE
Attachments: Alley Vacation Application 032018 - 211-213 Mill Street
Alley Vacation Application Map 032018 - 211-213 Mill Street
156 Church Street applicaiton
2018-04-03 Alley ROW Vacation 156 Church Street Request
Vacation Evaluation Matrix
Staff Reccommended Vacation
Property owner Council meeting letter - 6-25-18
Mill St alley property owners 2018
It was moved to defer this topic until a conclusion of a possible acquisition of
property in that general area.
A motion was made by Council Member Bloch, seconded by Council Member Springsteen,
that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Springsteen, Council Member Bloch, Mayor DiRocco, Council Member
Majdi and Council Member Colbert
Nay: 1- Council Member Sienicki
Absent: 1- Council Member Noble
G. 18-936 Request award of IFB 19-02 and FY19 spending with National Asphalt Mfg Corp
(primary award) and Superior Paving Corp (secondary award)
Attachments: IFB 19-02 Summary Award Info Package
IFB19-02FINAL
It was moved to award IFB 19-02 to National Asphalt Mfg Corp as the primary
contractor and Superior Paving Corp as the secondary contractor for asphalt hot
mix as needed and to approve FY19 spending in the amount of $195,492.
A motion was made by Council Member Sienicki, seconded by Colbert, that the Action Item
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
H. 18-937 Request additional FY18 spending with Potomac Truck Center Inc.
Attachments: Invoice
potomacmacrenewal2
KNealMcKayPotomacTedBritt
Request For Waiver
It was moved to approve additional FY18 spending in the amount of $5,000.00 with
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Potomac Truck Center from the account listed above riding Fairfax County Contract
4400004577.
A motion was made by Colbert, seconded by Council Member Bloch, that the Action Item be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
I. 18-939 Award RFP 16-08 Creek Crossing Road Improvement - Design Services
Attachments: RFP 16-08 Summary and Ranking
RFP16-08FINAL
Fairfax-Vienna Creek Crossing MOU Agreement signed by all
Executed Amended MOU
Homeowner Design notice letter
2018-04-10 Creek Crossing Proposal
Creek Crossing mailing list 10-27-2015
It was moved to award RFP 16-08 Creek Crossing Road Improvement Design Services
to Rinker Design Associates in an amount of $600,000.
A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Bloch,
that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
J. 18-941 Request award of RFP 19-01 for On-Call Engineering Services
Attachments: RFP 19-01 Summary Report for Agenda_
Town of Vienna RFP 19-01 FINAL
Urban 2018 Rates
WRA 2018 Hourly Rate Table
It was moved to award RFP 19-01 to Whitman, Requardt & Associates and Urban, Ltd,
Inc. for on-call engineering services as needed.
A motion was made by Council Member Sienicki, seconded by Colbert, that the Action Item
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
K. 18-948 Supplemental Invoice for Town Attorney Charges
It was moved to approve the Town Attorney's request for payment of supplemental
legal services for FY17-18 in the amount of $20,667.30.
A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Bloch,
that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
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E. Second Closed Session
It was moved to recess into Closed Session at 1:18 a.m.
Mayor DiRocco called the meeting back into session at 1:45 a.m. The Town Clerk
called the roll and all members of Council except for Councilmember Noble, were
present.
It was move that the members of the Vienna Town Council be polled to affirm that
during the second Closed Session convened this date, Monday, July 9, 2018/Tuesday,
July 10, 2018, the Town Council met for discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose.”
It was further moved that the Certification Resolution be adopted in accordance
with State Statutes, and that the Town Clerk is authorized to execute the
Certification Resolution.
And it was further moved that the Closed Session be continued to Monday,
September 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711.A.
(1) for personnel matters, specifically, the interviewing of individuals for
consideration of appointment and /or re-appointment to a Town Board or
Commission.
A motion was made by Council Member Tara Bloch, seconded by Council Member Howard
J. Springsteen, that this was approved.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Bloch, Council Member Sienicki, Council Member Springsteen, Council
Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi and DiRocco
7. Meeting Adjournment
It was moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:49 a.m.
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Agenda
Town of Vienna Charles A. Robinson Jr. Town
Hall
127 Center Street South
Vienna VA, 22180
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Meeting
Monday, July 9, 2018 8:00 PM Charles A. Robinson, Jr. Town Hall, 127 Center
Street, South
Invocation: Reverend David Jordan-Haas, Vienna Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes:
A. 18-938 Approval of the Regular Council Meetings of May 7, 2018, May 21, 2018, June 4,
2018, the Work Session of May 14, 2018 and the joint Town Council and Planning
Commission Work session of May 23, 2018.
3. Receipt of petitions and communications from the Public that is not on the Agenda.
(Limited to 5 minutes per issue and no formal action can be taken this evening)
4. Reports/Presentations
A. 18-910 Recognition of Donald Chumley for His Years of Service
B. 18-916 Resolution for Harris Miller’s 100th Birthday
A. Report and Inquiries of Council Members
B. Report of the Town Manager
C. Report of the Mayor
D. Proposals for Additional Items to the Agenda
E. Closed Session
5. Public Hearings
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A. 18-944 Public hearing on rezoning of 430, 440, and 444 Maple Avenue W from C-1 Local
Commercial Zone and RS-16 Single Family Detached Residential Zone to Maple
Avenue Commercial (MAC) Zone for the proposed 444 Maple project.
Attachments: PC STAFF REPORT - 6-13-2018 - 444 Maple MAC Rezoning
PC STAFF REPORT - 5-23-2018 - 444 MAPLE MAC REZONING
444 Maple Avenue Submission 4 06.25.18
June 13 2018 PC Presentation
Resubmission for Town Council 06.22.18
444 Maple Ave W - Revised Applicant Justification Statement
444 Maple Ave W - Benefits List for Council 06.08.18
Applicant Incentives Sheet and Public Engagement Plan
Applicant Draft Proffers 06.22.18
444 Maple - Traffic Impact Analysis 02-16-18
444 Maple TIA Appendices 02-16-18
444 Maple Ave Neighborhood Traffic Assessment
Groundwater ltr 2-19-18
444 maple - Affidavit 06.22.18
PC memo to council on 444 Maple June 27 final
May 23 2018_Meeting Minutes and Sub Written Comments
June 13 2018_Meeting Minutes with Sub Written Comment
MEMORANDUM - 2018 BAR 444 Reccommendations
Public Works Memo - 05-16-18
6. Regular Business
A. 18-949 Request to refer proposed text amendments to Sec. 18-95.4. - Permitted uses,
subsection A. of Article 13.1. - MAC Maple Avenue Commercial Zone Regulations
of Chapter 18 of the Town Code to the Planning Commission for public hearing.
Attachments: Proposed MAC Text Amendments 7-6-18
Dwelling Units per Acre 6-22-18
Zoning Code Review - 8-21-17_Definition
WIB Report to Council 4-17-17_PM
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B. 18-945 Request to set a public hearing August 20, 2018 regarding proposed text
amendments to Sec. 18-95.1. - Statement of purpose and intent, Sec. 18-95.3. -
Procedure for MAC Zone designation, Sec. 18-95.4. - Permitted uses, Sec.
18-95.9. - Height limit, Sec. 18-95.14. - Site development standards, and Sec.
18-95.16. - Neighborhood compatibility of Article 13.1. - MAC Maple Avenue
Commercial Zone Regulations of Chapter 18 - Zoning, and to Sec. 18-4. -
Definitions. Finished lot grade.
Attachments: Proposed MAC Text Amendments 7-6-18
Zoning Code Review - 8-21-17_Definition
WIB Report to Council 4-17-17_PM
Dwelling Units per Acre 6-22-18
C. 18-942 Request spending with American Tennis Courts, Inc.
Attachments: American Tennis Courts Inc quote 3.31.18
American Tennis Courts Inc - Fx Co Contract
D. 18-926 Request approval for use of FY19 funds with Granicus, Inc., using Town of Vienna
contract approved by Council on 12/15/2014 and executed by the Town Manager
dated 12/16/2014 and the amended contract dated 2/10/17, for continued use of
Granicus, Inc. for agenda management suite, boards and commissions module, and
HD video streaming services.
Attachments: TOV_Granicus_20141216
Vienna_VA-FullyExecuted_Amendment-SDI_Encoder_with_HD-2-10-2017
Request for Waiver and Notice of Sole Source
E. 18-927 Fiber Pull from 600 Mill Street NE to 440 Beulah Road NE with Cox
Communications
Attachments: TOV Project Summary 440 Beulah Rd NE
Property Yard to 440 Beulah Rd NE Narrative
Ariel View of Construction to Beulah Road
Leg 1 Mill Street to Chruch - Fiber Map1
Leg 2 Church Street to Beulah Rd - Fiber Map2
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F. 18-928 Request to appoint viewers for alley vacation for property adjacent to 211-213 Mill
Street NE and 156 Church Street NE
Attachments: Alley Vacation Application 032018 - 211-213 Mill Street
Alley Vacation Application Map 032018 - 211-213 Mill Street
156 Church Street applicaiton
2018-04-03 Alley ROW Vacation 156 Church Street Request
Vacation Evaluation Matrix
Staff Reccommended Vacation
Property owner Council meeting letter - 6-25-18
Mill St alley property owners 2018
G. 18-936 Request award of IFB 19-02 and FY19 spending with National Asphalt Mfg Corp
(primary award) and Superior Paving Corp (secondary award)
Attachments: IFB 19-02 Summary Award Info Package
IFB19-02FINAL
H. 18-937 Request additional FY18 spending with Potomac Truck Center Inc.
Attachments: Invoice
potomacmacrenewal2
KNealMcKayPotomacTedBritt
Request For Waiver
I. 18-939 Award RFP 16-08 Creek Crossing Road Improvement - Design Services
Attachments: RFP 16-08 Summary and Ranking
RFP16-08FINAL
Fairfax-Vienna Creek Crossing MOU Agreement signed by all
Executed Amended MOU
Homeowner Design notice letter
2018-04-10 Creek Crossing Proposal
Creek Crossing mailing list 10-27-2015
J. 18-941 Request award of RFP 19-01 for On-Call Engineering Services
Attachments: RFP 19-01 Summary Report for Agenda_
Town of Vienna RFP 19-01 FINAL
Urban 2018 Rates
WRA 2018 Hourly Rate Table
K. 18-948 Supplemental Invoice for Town Attorney Charges
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7. Meeting Adjournment
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STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH
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PLEASE CALL (703) 255-6304, OR 711 VIRGINIA RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED.
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