Actions Taken at the July 7, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting and Other News
Resolution: McLean Central Park Development Concept
On July 7, 2021, the MCA Board approved a Resolution on the McLean Central Park Development Concept. The Resolution states that MCA opposes the proposed new amphitheater, to be located at the corner of Ingleside Road and Dolley Madison Boulevard, due to lack of demonstrated need and redundancy with nearby amphitheaters and performance venues, adverse impact on the environment due to loss of green space and tree canopy, and negative effects on the adjacent residential neighborhood from noise, traffic, and parking demand impacts associated with future amphitheater events. MCA members and concerned individuals are encouraged to to submit comments in support of the resolution to parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov. To read the entire news article click here - News / Articles Link to the resolution - Resolution on McLean Central Park Development Concept.
Resolution: Conservation of Trees, Public Notice on Infill Lot Grading Plan
The MCA Board approved a Resolution on Conservation of Trees, Public Notice on Infill Lot Grading Plan on July 7, 2021. The Resolution seeks to promote awareness among community participants about the potential impacts on tree canopy and grading plans, and deviations from practices designed to optimize tree preservation, resulting from infill development so that they may have an opportunity to comment in a timely manner. To read the entire news article click here - News / Articles. Link to the resolution - Resolution on Public Notice re Tree Preservation
Resolution: Rezoning Application for Land Parcel Located at 7700 Leesburg Pike
At its July 7, 2021, meeting, the Board of Directors of the McLean Citizens Association approved a Resolution proposed by its Planning and Zoning Committee, supporting a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning application pertaining to 7700 Leesburg Pike. The proposed comprehensive plan amendment would change allowed uses from the current office designation to residential with a density of 12-16 attached family dwelling units per acre. To read the entire news article click here - News / Articles. Link to the resolution - Resolution on Land Parcel Located at7700 Leesburg Pike
Upcoming Meetings:
September 1, 2021 at 7:30 - Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
MCA will not conduct meetings in August. We hope to conduct an in-person meeting in September and welcome guests at the McLean Community Center in the Community Hall. You will also have the option of watching the livestreamed event on the MCA Facebook page - McLean Citizens Association | Facebook
October 19, 2021 at 7:00 - Forum on Infill Development and Tree Preservation at the McLean Community Center.
This forum will highlight and explain the reasons and challenges concerning infill development (which results on a residential level when older homes are torn down and replaced with new ones) and the corresponding effect of such development on tree canopy (when older, established trees are removed and sometimes replaced, in whole or part, with new ones). Infill development is a very complicated process, coupled with regulatory processes designed to protect local trees and other requirements concerning stormwater managements and more. We hope you can attend this forum to hear a panel of experts discuss the balance between and challenges of infill development and tree preservation, related County and State ordinances and regulations, and how the community can participate in the infill development process and assist with the protection of the trees in their neighborhoods. Due to limited seating, registration will be required. Registration will be open to MCA members starting September 1. Non-member registration will be subject to seat availability and will open on October 1. Not a MCA member? Use this link to signup today - Member Signup / Information.
November 17, 2021 at 7:00 - Meet the Fairfax County Chiefs: Fire and Rescue Department Chief John S. Butler and Police Department Chief Kevin Davis.
Meeting will be held at the McLean Community Center or you can watch the livestreamed event on our Facebook page - McLean Citizens Association | Facebook. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the program.
New in the Video Library:
Presentation on the Boro Extension in Tysons to include residential units, continuing care facility, health club, retail and services uses. The Committee also approved a proposed resolution related to the land parcel located at 7700 Leesburg Pike.
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