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Speakers at the meeting urged the board to oppose redevelopment and to reject what several called a financial inducement from the golf course owners. Eric Oplerud, representing the Reston Association Environmental Advisory Council, told the board the council \"is unanimously opposed to any endorsement by RA of plans for residential development of the existing golf course properties,\" citing loss of environmental benefits, construction impacts and possible long-term indirect effects from hundreds of new homes. Multiple other residents described the course as an irreplaceable amenity and urged the board to hold firm.

Why it matters: The meeting combined public comment and board debate at a moment when county land-use processes and a site-specific plan amendment (SSPA) application overlap with questions about the county's Planned Residential Community (PRC) rules. Residents warned that redevelopment would remove an Audubon-certified urban golf course and change adjacent property values; board members said the association must protect its fiduciary duties as the matter moves through Fairfax County.

What the board did: Director Farrell moved that the board direct the association president to inform the Fairfax Planning Commission that the association supports county staff's recommendation to stop further consideration of the SSPA submitted by the property owner. That motion was seconded. After discussion and recorded counts, the motion was approved (vote tally recorded in the meeting as: yes 4, no 3, abstain 1). The board then took one related motion aiming to send the matter to the Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) for a more specific resolution; that second motion to defer or to task LUAC later failed (recorded vote: yes 2, no 4, abstain 1).

Public comments and community groups: Testimony included the Environmental Advisory Council memo (distributed to the board and entered into the record by unanimous consent) and multiple residents who said the owners' offer of money to the association amounted to a bribe and should be rejected. Rescue Reston's president and other long-term residents spoke to environmental and maintenance costs if the property changed hands. Speakers noted several figures mentioned publicly: an unsolicited owner offer of $8 million and public estimates of between 288 and 850 new homes in different proposals; speakers also referenced a 1966 zoning case cited by the owner's counsel as part of legal strategy discussions.

Board context and next steps: Board members emphasized fiduciary duties and the need for full information before further decisions. Multiple directors asked staff and counsel to locate the 1966 file the owner has referenced and to provide more legal analysis. The board also heard that staff has received over 200 member emails on the topic and that the association's prior resolution on golf courses may need revision to be more specific to current filings.

Ending: The association president said he will testify to the county next week consistent with the board direction to support county staff's recommendation to stop consideration of the SSPA. Board members said they expect more advocacy, additional staff research and, if required, LUAC review under normal process for any future application.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Work Session of the Board of Directors - May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dozens of Reston residents urged the Reston Association Board of Directors on Monday to reject development proposals for Reston National Golf Course, while the board voted to direct the association's president to support Fairfax County staff's recommendation to halt further consideration of a site-specific plan amendment (SSPA).","taxTitle","Reston, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia","taxId",3856,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556814,"Votes at a glance: Reston Association Board actions May meeting",41,10051000,10092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64&start=10051&end=10092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64/thumbnail_10051000.jpg","/articles/6556814/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Votes-at-a-glance-Reston-Association-Board-actions-May-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556814-837c9806d2cb0aa51197232bd53a5410/orig.mp4?Expires=1770854412&Signature=HDu29G39YVQHKg530N9jiGi6yQBzu33BRyVUpv~ZiG5NYiGm-BrHWSiq-1WvFALaEnNCDm8wtsEXF--QMv3VmRqicQyZGDO4qrSZFwfkCZxYeywWmkkc2Rg2~RnNehpENATO4hP3s4lIntN1Z6-tSrADWzKbY5MDSOb6L9LwFTWZ-Geq~SsaYEhyX8iZXULX1IpPk2ovAa2yhNA1yVz8XkiulmaSWRL46PP6-d-xJDfgVOEQh6zYjw~J9Tok3HTLQ18iBwqeQjkKAJiaE3QW5r5CCaznArakINIg2F4Vx0eE9QG8eD0KvSx72ikZ6VSlYzm~4NiGlfuqnEbZLuXoGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reston Association Board recorded multiple formal actions during its May meeting. Key outcomes and motions are listed below for clarity.

1) Direction on Reston National SSPA (public meeting item)
- Motion: Direct the association president to convey to the Fairfax Planning Commission that RA supports county staff's recommendation that no further consideration be given to the SSPA submitted for Reston National.
- Mover: Director Farrell.
- Outcome: Approved (meeting recorded tally: yes 4, no 3, abstain 1). The president will testify consistent with county staff recommendation.

2) LUAC referral motion (related to Reston National)
- Motion: Refer issue to the Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) to draft a more specific resolution and report back within 90 days.
- Mover: Director Farrell.
- Outcome: Failed (recorded tally: yes 2, no 4, abstain 1).

3) Executive session outcomes (certified after executive session)
- Appointment: William Pegues approved as member and chair of the Covenants Committee (motion approved; vote tallies recorded as unanimous of attendees).","At its May meeting the Reston Association Board recorded several formal outcomes: the president was directed to support county staff on the Reston National SSPA; a LUAC referral motion failed; the board approved one volunteer appointment and awarded a contract for legal services in executive session.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556816,"Reston Association staff, county staff meet on Barton Hill stormwater plan; county work likely 2'2+ years away",93,5016000,5109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64&start=5016&end=5109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64/thumbnail_5016000.jpg","/articles/6556816/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Reston-Association-staff-county-staff-meet-on-Barton-Hill-stormwater-plan-county-work-likely-22-years-away","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556816-4979a9c89a38dafff075b19dc6daa2f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770854412&Signature=kzJOo8IVIHCjfwLicVyWu0HT9BNX-tGFRsX3vVkbnc-4dqmDWmawJRKS7S5-48jS6HtBej3Mj3gub-v3GsP6voOOvmdBbIkbXZe0q~Q4yGqIsUGB2pr1vrxkjfDanZxh42p~BKkBPEnFYNE6gNiAvihfGsMWEceDArD8~QdnuaZu302AZmdb2b3kOhSbUnh4IuVZS4f2z4OcStngv6OhX36x-b0NQybronuhtAVk4jY4IA67XsXSLb03JPEQggD54C7Ezt5pXSo6Jc2u59boxfqlk3tuGF-Xrz7KxQg9leh9dQAQgei6nWEr1q0-ZH2HXcA3Eo7hxImkTa6wYeHGJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Reston Association staff and county officials held a follow-up meeting about a planned stormwater management and stream-restoration project near Barton Hill. RA staff said they walked the site with county project managers and elevated concerns about tree loss and project scope.

What staff said: RA staff described the county's plan to install a sediment forebay and related stormwater-management features intended to reduce sediment transport into a downstream pond. County staff told RA the associated stream-restoration element is not yet funded in the county capital-improvement program (CIP) and is likely two to three years away. RA staff said the county committed to producing a more detailed tree-survey and to meeting with RA again as plans are developed.

Why it matters: Residents had raised alarm about a drawing that looked like extensive site disturbance; RA staff said they secured higher-level county contacts and asked the county to adhere to minimum state standards and to limit tree removal where possible. RA noted that smaller equipment and careful techniques can limit tree loss but may increase project duration.

Next steps: County staff will return with more detailed plans, a clearer list of regulatory requirements the project intends to meet, and tree-survey results. RA staff said they will coordinate follow-up meetings and press for designs that minimize tree removal and align with RA covenants and DRB review for RA-owned land.","Reston Association staff reported recent meetings with Fairfax County about a proposed stormwater and stream-restoration project at Barton Hill. County staff told RA the project is not imminent and could be two to three years from construction; RA staff secured higher-level county contacts and requested more detailed tree and design surveys.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556817,"Supervisor: Fairfax County, Inova resubmitted Reston Town Center North rezoning; engineering and block layout complete",161,252000,413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64&start=252&end=413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6556817/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Supervisor-Fairfax-County-Inova-resubmitted-Reston-Town-Center-North-rezoning-engineering-and-block-layout-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556817-be72723d71a6001876d44c9fe3de127e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770854412&Signature=eruKT24CwNjNXEL5HyEm9UC9zDLJdb31P527kE0Cjn7sKjIESLhh4HXoFJes9HPzHI~9SKVwGPYQ8ETCmXuiIjSxtgGqADWb2n-yiS-p6vVpNvKQ~MNUhmjFxS2K4Q92tLygwmibaM-AAyWDFXT3Kx59u40k8Z3TVATIJgLofHn3ub3WvQnIkQHFE7L4WQttbDfAqljx84gVZKRzTjgRDBgW0CtbqRJzQJ20tpFhvVl~MiM4R8dIF5PKYAS7QfGktQykyyHn6geCAToDoQN-IX7GE-oiafhLEUBRjSxnwZlN77risEZQeA0ob3muaAIv3nAwOr4qKjbnlecPKNbDyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn provided the Reston Association Board an update on the Reston Town Center North (RTCN) rezoning process, saying county staff and Inova resubmitted engineering-level development plans and a joint rezoning application on April 30.

Alcorn said the new filing concentrates on reconfiguring parcel boundaries into developable blocks and formalizing the lot-and-block layout approved previously by the Design Review Board (DRB). He emphasized that the current submission formalizes the engineering of streets, blocks and the central green but does not show buildings; building design and specific projects will be part of later filings and will require additional approvals.

He said the filing is intended to facilitate a land swap between Fairfax County and Inova and to implement facilities discussed in the comprehensive plan update, including potential redevelopment of the Reston Regional Library and the Embry Rucker Shelter. Alcorn noted the 2016 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between county and Reston Association that sets minimum open-space expectations; the current filing maps open-space blocks but, he emphasized, does not define building footprints.

Why it matters: The resubmittal advances the county's ability to parcel and land-bank properties and starts an engineering phase needed before detailed building design and proffers are reviewed. Residents and directors at the meeting raised questions about the timing and bonding for public facilities such as parks, athletic fields and a school site that, in some proffers, may not be funded or bonded for many years.

Next steps: Alcorn said future rezonings will include public discussions about timing and interim uses for parcels that will remain undeveloped for an extended period. He said those timing decisions and any interim uses would be evaluated as site-specific rezonings proceed and that Reston Association involvement will continue through the DRB process and subsequent public hearings.","Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn updated the Reston Association Board on the Reston Town Center North rezoning resubmittal, saying county and Inova refiled a joint application that formalizes the block-and-lot layout that will enable redevelopment including a land swap and future redevelopment of the library and shelter.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556818,"Fairfax County staff outlines PRC amendment that would allow small facility upgrades without full PRC plan; Reston board raises questions",395,3368000,3763000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64&start=3368&end=3763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077045-9395bc8349d5b2f9de9e94f1e7c4cf64/thumbnail_3368000.jpg","/articles/6556818/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Fairfax-County-staff-outlines-PRC-amendment-that-would-allow-small-facility-upgrades-without-full-PRC-plan-Reston-board-raises-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556818-51c6a87d55573cd77cd14448e4d6fd78/orig.mp4?Expires=1770854412&Signature=jcadf4qt17~1iYVOWcUEDULnfZfZbzOJ0tp4A1b9NroTm0UCPZwT5cEYY5uE97PgXsFllvMfskfBz3rtydWLG4xO~eCOO5pceThV4sJC-49~M~ejiPsIIoG~oGc1cqGyuAcgupkwhS7jRd5csFpr3eNG-EnWATAJbMJS9eK9NgjPr5SQ-YmqcnRQoyN~aXXZUJzxwF4Qy8lAGV3-CZomr4PZA1ZgYYx3NMhsRqqSOSWlKanG8xCk~brGXIZ8D6qw9f7bVp8K5FaSwjr0RVHOw1Dukf0mZIVGO8rQthY2Oq8dGPjKNuPl9BzW3GNdRIOQB-dpsWqWNEsE0gS6eoZUNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fairfax County planning staff presented proposed edits to PRC regulations and answered Reston Association directors' questions about how the changes would affect recreational facilities and community open space.

Bill Malan of Fairfax County's Department of Planning and Development described a multi-step outreach and drafting process; county staff said earlier white papers and a March revision had informed the current draft. Malan said the draft seeks to let certain changes to PRC community facilities be processed without a full PRC plan, while keeping larger or more impactful changes subject to the PRC public-hearing process.

Key elements in staff's draft:
- PRC plan exceptions for small community facilities: staff proposed a one-time new building or addition for community facilities and RA-managed common open space up to 2,500 square feet without a PRC plan (March draft had proposed 2,000 square feet; staff increased the threshold in the March-to-May update).
- Minor modifications and minor variations: for nonresidential/multifamily uses, staff proposed using the county's existing minor modification process to approve limited building additions, parking increases and other small adjustments administratively.
- Temporary structures: county staff said structures described as temporary are allowed for up to one year without a PRC plan; repeated seasonal use or structures kept year-to-year would more likely trigger PRC plan requirements.
- Examples: staff listed small accessory structures such as picnic shelters and playground equipment as examples that could be handled administratively. Staff noted that additions or enclosures above the square-foot thresholds would still require a PRC plan.

Directors' concerns and examples: Board members pressed county staff about how the draft would apply to several Reston Association projects under discussion, including enclosing the Lake Newport tennis courts (plans showed an increase of roughly 10,000 square feet in one illustration) and enclosing the Lake Newport 50-meter pool. Directors also raised proposals for seasonal bubbles over heated pools and indoor batting tunnels (a board example sized at about 3,700 square feet). Staff said projects over the 2,500-square-foot threshold would require a PRC plan and public hearing; temporary seasonal enclosures used year after year would not be considered temporary under the proposal and could trigger PRC-plan level review.

Why it matters: Reston Association operates multiple community facilities that members have asked to upgrade or enclose. The staff draft would make many modest upgrades easier to approve administratively but would not exempt larger enclosures or permanent new buildings from the PRC plan process. Directors repeatedly emphasized that if RA were to fund or pursue designs requiring a PRC plan, the time and expense could be substantial and could affect feasibility.

Next steps: County staff said their plan is to request authorization to publish the draft and proceed through hearings this summer. Reston Association directors asked staff to review specific designs (architectural and civil engineering plans) before the county's text is finalized, to confirm whether planned upgrades at Lake Newport or other sites would be eligible for administrative approval or would require a PRC plan and public hearings.","Fairfax County Planning staff presented proposed changes to Planned Residential Community (PRC) rules that would allow some community facilities and accessory structures to be approved administratively. Reston Association directors pressed staff on how the changes would affect RA facilities such as pools, enclosures and court enclosures.","actionData","errors"]

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