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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
The following was given first reading at the February 27, 2023 City Council meeting. A public hearing, second reading, and final City Council action is scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
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(TO23-02) ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCES 2024, 2045, AND 2056 REGARD-
ING THE BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE SCHOOL OPERATING FUND, SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND, THE CABLE ACCESS FUND, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
The proposed ordinance would amend the FY2023 budget to appropriate new revenues and change appropriations for some capital projects.
All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Remote participation information at www.fallschurchva.gov/publiccomment. Comments may also be sent to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or visit www. fallschurchva.gov/councilmeetings. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
The following was given first reading at the February 13, 2023 City Council meeting. A public hearing, second reading, and final City Council action is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
(TO23-01) ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REENACT, AND RECODIFY CHAPTER 48, “ZONING” AS FOLLOWS: ADD A DEFINITION OF OUTDOOR DINING TO ARTICLE I “IN GENERAL” SEC. 48-2 “DEFINITIONS;” ADD A NEW DIVISION 11 “OUTDOOR DINING” TO ARTICLE V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS” IN ORDER TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR DINING USES; AND ADD REFERENCES TO THE NEW DIVISION 11
TO: (1) ARTICLE IV “DISTRICTS,” DIVISION 9 “B-1 LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-457; DIVISION 10 “B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-490; DIVISION 11
“B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” SEC. 48-525; AND DIVISION 13 “O-D OFFICIAL DESIGN” SEC. 48-589 AND (2) ARTICLE V “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS” DIVISION 2 “OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS” SUBDIVISION IV “REGULATION OF USE TYPES” SEC. 48-1003 “PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY USE”
All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Remote participation information at www.fallschurchva.gov/publiccomment. Comments may also be sent to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or visit www. fallschurchva.gov/councilmeetings. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Falls Church Historic Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM in City Hall’s Dogwood Room (first floor), 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22043 to consider the following:
PROPOSED ALTERATION OF 209 MIDVALE
ST: REMOVAL OF EXISTING GARAGE FOR PROPOSED CARRIAGE HOUSE ATTATCHED TO HOME BY BREEZEWAY.
Information or copies of the proposed alteration can be viewed at the Community Planning and Economic Development Services (CPEDS) counter at City Hall, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA, Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). You may contact the Planning Division at plan@fallschurchva. gov with any questions or concerns. This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities and special services or assistance may be requested in advance.
(TTY 711)
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE: On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the City of Falls Church Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting. Public comments can be submitted ahead of time to jtrainor@fallschurchva.gov and pstoddard@fallschurchva.gov. The Planning Commission will consider the following item and recommendation to City Council:
(TR23-06) RESOLUTION TO AMEND SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE04-0162, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED THROUGH RESOLUTION 2012-01, TO FURTHER AMEND CERTAIN COMMERCIAL USE RESTRICTIONS ON THE GROUND FLOOR SPACES AT 400-412 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE (PEARSON SQUARE)
The Planning Commission will consider an action on an application to amend the previously submitted and accepted resolution and Voluntary Concessions for the Pearson Square Building (400-412 S Maple Avenue). The Applicant is seeking to lease approximately 1,635 of currently vacant space to an architectural firm. Under the current commercial programming restrictions (established by condition 3 in Resolution 2012-01, attached), the allowable square footage for office uses has been reached. The Applicant has applied to amend the commercial programming of the Pearson Square ground floor commercial space (as included in the Applicant’s materials, attached), as follows: 1. To increase the overall retail service uses and/or business and professional uses limit from 11,000 square feet to 14,000 square feet for the total 19,000 square feet of commercial space.
2. To increase the business or professional office uses limit from 2,400 square feet to 4,000 square feet, with the limitation that it is within the proposed 14,000 square feet limit for retail service, and/or business, professional offices uses. 3. To increase the existing maximum lease term from 10 to 20 years for business, professional, medical, or dental office uses.
Meeting agenda and materials will be available prior to the public meeting on the Planning Commission webpage: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/PC. More information about the proposed amendments to Pearson Square’s Voluntary Concessions, Community Benefits,
Terms and Conditions are available within the Planning Commission’s April 5, 2023 meeting agenda, also accessible on the Planning Commission webpage.
This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities and special services or assistance may be requested in advance.
(TTY 711)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
A public hearing and final City Council action on the following is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
(TR23-06) RESOLUTION TO AMEND SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE04-0162, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED THROUGH RESOLUTION 2012-01, TO FURTHER AMEND CERTAIN COMMERCIAL USE RESTRICTIONS ON THE GROUND FLOOR SPACES AT 400-412 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE (PEARSON SQUARE)
All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Remote participation information at www.fallschurchva.gov/publiccomment. Comments may also be sent to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or visit www. fallschurchva.gov/councilmeetings. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC NOTICE
AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 67.5’ & 71’) on the building at 6565 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA (20230155). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.
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“Even though the city is still doing well and we grew up and saw the joy of civics,” Peter said, “we’re still getting hit by lack of social connection and hopefully there’s an inspiration to get back to those peak times in F.C.”
Jason Motlagh’s “Riders on the Storm” focuses on two brothers in Afghanistan who battle to make their names and keep a family legacy alive as their country falls apart. Falls Church native Motlagh, the co-director and producer of the film, said he was inspired to make “Riders on the Storm” after documenting the “grim” aspects of the war up close in Afghanistan since 2006.
“I fell in love with the country and its people and wanted to share a rich part of their culture that outsiders seldom see,” Motlagh said.
As a 1999 GMHS alum, Motlagh said he started making films in Falls Church, using a “crappy handycam and tapes,” and hopes his latest film will be screened in the Little City soon.
“That was some of the most fun I’ve had making films,” Motlagh said. “Collaborating with friends was, and still is, the best part.”
During production, Motlagh said U.S. forces were withdrawing from Afghanistan, leading the Afghan government to collapse and the Taliban taking control. A low point during filming was “witnessing life” as the main subjects knew it “slipped away,” and the pain they felt having to abandon their homeland.
“War and loss are inseparable from our film,” Motlagh said. “But we want audiences to experience Afghan culture in a vibrant and immersive way that stands apart from the gloomy, militarycentric approach typical of many films.”
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING
by Brian Reach Falls Church News-Press
Simon Officially Files Paperwork
Delegate Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church) officially filed his paperwork, and will be on the ballot in June for the Democratic Primary for the new House District 13.
The new district lines have forced Simon into the same district as Kaye Kory (D-Annandale), who has yet to publicly announce whether a primary battle is in our future. The two have immense respect for one another, and either way we lose a great public servant.
Is Trump Getting Arrested?
Like many fairly liberal folks, the fact that this hasn’t already happened is pretty remarkable to this writer, but apparently this week is the week. Or maybe next week. Or maybe never.
Either way, the former President is already calling for more civil unrest if he is, so he obviously hasn’t learned any lessons in the 14 months since the insurrection.
Yielding
My Time... Read Above
Covering this week’s pop up at the Eden Center was the most interesting assignment this writer has had so far, and therefore ceded the majority of this week’s political column space to ensure the story could be told in as much detail as possible.
Northern Virginia and race have a storied history, despite our current liberal accolades, and learning the genesis of Eden Center will make you a better citizen.
FCCDC Meeting Gets Heated
In this month’s Falls Church Democrats meeting, Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) was grilled on his past voting record by residents who will see him on the ballot for the first time this June.
We strongly encourage readers to visit candidate websites, and in particular look for affirmative statements regarding the rights of LGBTQ+ folks, and ensure they are vocally competent on the issues. It’s important what a candidate is willing (or unwilling) to state, publicly, especially about communities currently the target of GOP attacks.
Falls Church News-Press Vol. VIII, No. 1 • March 19, 1998
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Candidate Pulls Out of School Board
Campaign
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One of five candidates on the ballot for F.C. School Board has withdrawn this week.
Dr. Mitchell B. Wallerstein notified the City Registrar of Voters, citing his recent appointment as VP of the MacArthur Foundation.
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Falls Church News-Press Vol. XXIII, No. 4 • March 21, 2013
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F.C. Council Rushes to Emergency Vote to Keep Harris-Teeter From Cancelling
The action taken by the F.C. City Council at its work session was veritably unprecedented. To cast a formal vote on a matter of City business normally never happens outside of a regularly-scheduled meeting.
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