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.
City staff proposed a City Council initiative to bolster transparency and avoid perceived and/or real conflicts of interest in land development and transactions.
The City has set a schedule to begin formal discussion to amend the accessory dwellings regulations, allowing these units to be built more easily to increase housing.
City staff presents changes to road design that include repurposing on-street parking for bike lanes along priority routes in the City, part of the Bicycle Master Plan.
The update to the Demographics chapter of the Comprehensive Plan was approved unanimously by City Council on June 10. Changes were made in response to concerns about the impacts of growth.
