The City’s Bicycle Master Plan update shows the designs for three bicycle routes, including details of the East-West Connection, and proposes four new Capital Bikeshare stations. Cost estimates are provided.
Court orders special election November 5, 2024, to fill former City Council Member Caroline Lian’s seat for the remainder of the term through December 31, 2025.
Proposed parking reductions now limited to buildings less than 20,000 sq ft. New business tenants can exempt 1,000 sq ft when calculating their parking requirements, although the EDA, Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, ESC favor raising that number. The public hearing will be on September 4.
The Lee Park Townhomes’ first review at the Planning Commission meeting. Positive design reviews were mixed with worries about the inadequacies of the storm drains and sewers for denser development and lack of affordable housing.
This post describes the questions raised during City organized community discussions and some board reviews on accessory dwellings. Several people suggested that a public survey of community views was needed.
FCCAN gives an update on how the City is progressing on its Energy Action Plans based on staff status reports. While there are many accomplishments thus far, funding and staffing continue to be problems.
The final concept plan for Lincoln Avenue was published in June. It includes two new stormwater vaults and the use of permeable parking. Lincoln will be narrower although the speed limit is unchanged at 25mph.
On June 24th, City Council approved the addition of the Tinner Hill Historic and Cultural District to in the City’s Comprehensive Plans. No zoning or tax changes expected. This area is tied to the history of the African Americans who once made up 42% of Falls Church.
Lee Park townhomes, on a 0.69ac site on the corner of N Lee St and Park Avenue, is a 20-unit Madison Homes project. This by-right development sits in an area known to have inadequate stormwater infrastructure for the existing buildings. The City requires a runoff rate reduction without specifying any amount.
