Dear Residents,
Tuesday was our last Board of Supervisor's Meeting until September 14th. I was proud to present board matters for Hunger Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. We also recognized Billy Thompson, former president of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA), for his achievements in our local business community and his volunteer efforts.
I am looking forward to tonight's Nottoway Nights performance featuring the band Lox and Vodka. Tomorrow from 11am-2pm come join for food truck Friday at the Providence Community Center. Tomorrow evening from 4pm-8pm we will kick off the Tysons Block Party event series at 8508 Leesburg Pike! Come check out live entertainment from Shane Gamble, drinks from Caboose Brewing Company, delicious food and more.
You can find the following Providence District updates below in this newsletter:
- Highlights from Board of Supervisor's Meeting
- Friday, July 30, 4pm - 8pm: Tysons Block Party
- Friday, July 30, 11am-2pm: Food Truck at Providence Community Center
- Tonight at 7:30pm: Nottoway Nights featuring band Lox & Vodka
- Register 12+ for Free School-Based Vaccines
- Donate Back-to-School Supplies
- Land Use Information
- I-66 Update
- Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale
- Nominations for Friends of Trees
- Mosaic Summer Films in the Park
I hope to see you at one of our upcoming summer events!
With Gratitude,
Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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Final Board Meeting before Fall |
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Tuesday, July 27th was the last Board Meeting before the fall. See the Meeting Highlights below:
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Hunger Awareness: 86,716 Fairfax residents are experiencing food insecurity. The Board proclaimed September 2021 as Hunger Action Month to raise awareness and create opportunities for residents to help end food insecurity in Fairfax.
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Hispanic Heritage: The Board proclaimed Sept 15 – Oct 15 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the rich history, culture, and diversity of the Latinx and Hispanic communities.
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Tysons Partnership: In continued efforts to activate Tysons, the Board authorized $250,000 from the Economic Opportunity Reserve for Tysons Partnership funding for community activation and branding.
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Route 7 Bus Transit: With robust community input, the Board endorsed the Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Preferred Alignment and Authorization of a Plan Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
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Shrevewood Elementary School Safe Routes to School: The Board endorsed submission for ’23-24 VDOT funding request of $800,000 for Shrevewood safe routes to school.
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Shout Out: The Board recognized Billy Thompson, former President of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA), for his years of service to the business community and greater community contributions.
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Friday, July 30: Tysons Block Party |
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Join us on Friday, July 30th at the Tysons Block Party to kick off the Celebrate Fairfax 40th anniversary celebration event series! Everyone is invited!
4:00 – 8:00pm
8508 Leesburg Pike, Tysons VA
Featuring:
-Lawn games and kids area
Details:
Free to attend. It is a rain or shine event.
Limited parking is available onsite; however, the Spring Hill Metro is less than 1/2 mile away so you can easily walk or bike!
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Friday Food Trucks at the Providence Community Center |
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Every Friday from noon - 3:00pm over the summer, head to the Providence Community Center for lunch!
For future Friday's, you can find the the food truck schedule on our Facebook Page.
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Nottoway Nights: Lox & Vodka, Klezmer Folk, Jazz |
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Nottoway Nights is featuring the band Lox and Vodka tonight. Come enjoy the concert series every Thursday night at 7:30pm. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic basket and blanket, and enjoy the free show!
For last minute performance cancellations due to inclement weather, call the HOTLINE at 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
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Register 12+ for Free School-Based Vaccines |
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Free School-Based Vaccination Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics for adolescents 12 years of age and older at the schools listed below. To make an appointment for your child, visit the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Each school clinic site will also offer walk-in options from 2 to 7 pm.
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Thursday, August 5, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Justice High School, 3301 Peace Valley ln., Falls Church, VA 22044
Health care and community options
COVID-19 vaccines are also available at doctor’s offices, health departments, and retail pharmacies. Vaccines.gov is a helpful resource to find a location near you.
Translation Available HERE.
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Donate Back-to-School Supplies |
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Second Story is providing full backpacks for kids as they go back to school this fall! You can help fill a backpack and donate to students.
Deadline: August 10th
Drop Off Locations from 9:00am - 10:00pm:
Providence Community Center
3001 Vaden Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Second Story
2100 Gallows Road
Vienna, VA 22182
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Fairfax County has been working on updating and modernizing the land use process. As part of that process, Fairfax County created a system called PLUS: Planning and Land Use System. Using PLUS, customers will be able to create and submit applications online, pay fees, track application status and receive electronic notifications. Click here to access PLUS.
For more information on Fairfax County's Zoning Ordinance, click here.
Department Of Code Compliance Corner:
Freestanding Accessory Structure – An accessory structure is defined in the Zoning Ordinance as: A building or structure that: (1) Is subordinate in purpose to a principal building or a principal use legally existing on the same lot; and (2) Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of the occupants, business, or industry of the principal structure or principal use served on that lot. Examples of freestanding accessory structures include detached garages, sheds, and gazebos.
In addition to meeting the definition above, the structure may also need to be located away from property lines (lot lines) by a certain distance. For freestanding accessory structures, these distances away from lot lines are referred to as location regulations, which most often depend on the structures’ height. Freestanding accessory structures potentially violating the location regulations of the Zoning Ordinance are among the most common complaints and concerns received by the Department of Code Compliance (DCC).
How do we enforce?
- DCC staff inspect and photograph property to determine if there is a violation of the location regulations for freestanding accessory structures.
- If there is a violation, a Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued directing the property owners to remove, modify, or relocate the structure. In some cases, there may be an option for a property owner to seek approval of a special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to allow the freestanding accessory structure to remain in its location, and the NOV may note when there is a special permit option.
- The NOV provides the owners with a specific timeline to come into compliance, usually 30 days; however, additional time is granted if the owner submits a special permit application.
- Failure to comply with the NOV can result in the County taking legal action, such as seeking civil penalties or a court order to abate the violation.
DCC accepts complaints and concerns about potential violations of location regulations online or by voicemail at any time, or by telephone during regular business hours. For more information, visit the DCC website.
Link to Freestanding Accessory Structure here.
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I-66 construction: Traffic approaching Vaden Drive I-66 westbound will find only one travel lane open from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, July 29, and eastbound drivers will find one travel lane open through Saturday, July 31, from 11 p.m. through 5 a.m. until Saturday when the lanes will open at 6 a.m. Drivers may expect stops of up to 20 minutes.
Construction and lane closure updates are available at Transform66.org and on Twitter @VaDOTNOVA. To receive updates automatically by email, sign up here.
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Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale |
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Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale Coming in August.
Thursday August 19, 10 am - 5 pm
Friday August 20, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, August 21, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 22, 10 am - 5 pm Half Price or $10 per bag sale
Offering more hours for this sale in an attempt to limit crowds, but masks are still preferred. Large selection of books and media for all ages and interests.
Tysons Pimmit Regional Library
7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Proceeds benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library and related activities.
Donations of books and media appreciated. Volunteers welcome and needed!
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Nominations for Friends of Trees |
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Nominations for the Tree Commission’s annual Friends of Trees and Tree Preservation and Planting Awards ends this Saturday, July 31.
Organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding conservation-based actions in preserving, protecting, or planting trees or providing education about them are eligible for an award. Please go to this link for more information.
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Mosaic Summer Films in the Park |
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Office Phone: (703) 560-6946
Email us HERE if you would like events included in our newsletter or you would like a member of our team to join your HOA meeting.
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