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PC, May 20, 2026

Recommends approval: Renewal of Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District, unanimous

3h 5m26,811 words
154 mentionsrezoningpublic hearingresidentialoverlay districtdensitycomprehensive planzoningapprovedindustrialsetbackcommercialland usemixed useaduFairfax County, VA
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What happened

On May 20, 2026, the PC recommended approval of Renewal of Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District (unanimous).

The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of a proffer condition amendment (PCA-80-L-070-03 / RZPA-2025-MV-00089) for Trash Away Inc.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Fairfax County, VA
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
May 20, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Recommends approval, unanimous
Next step
Final board vote (pending)

Projects in this meeting (2)

Centerville Study

Awaiting final vote
1 condition of approval

Willow Springs Elementary School expansion

Recommended

Free sample: decision 1 of 5

Renewal of Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District

Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors adopt a district ordinance renewing the Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District, a 40-acre property on Henderson Road in Springfield District (approx. 39 acres forest conservation, 1 acre residential), for an eight-year term. Restated/corrected later in meeting to reference page 19 and appendix 1 of the staff report.

  • Applicant accepted the proposed code provisions dated May 6, 2026; continued conformance with forest management plan, invasive species control, deer management.

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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

Renewal of Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District

Vote: unanimous1 conditions attached
Approved

Willow Springs Elementary School expansion (2232 review)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Proffer condition amendment for Trash Away Inc. storage yard

Vote: unanimous1 conditions attached
Approved

Sidewalk modification along Gunston Cove Road (Trash Away)

Vote: unanimous
Deferred

Centerville Study comprehensive plan amendment

Vote: unanimous1 conditions attached

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Development Activity (5)

Armstrong Farms Local Agricultural and Forestal District renewal

Other

Willow Springs Elementary School renovation and expansion

Infrastructure

Trash Away Inc. storage yard and operations facility

Industrial

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Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

Centerville plan proposes ~5,000 new residential units and increased flexibility…

Infrastructure

A potential Orange Line Metro extension station relocated to Land…

Infrastructure

Well-water dependence on Summit/Wharton Lane (about 18 homes) is an…

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Who spoke

20 distinct speakers; 5 identified names.

All speaker roles: 4 Commissioner, 1 Applicant, 1 Chair, 7 Public, 1 Attorney, 5 Staff, 1 Applicant Rep.

Identified name roles: 1 Attorney, 3 Staff, 1 Applicant Rep.

Speaker sample: Tom Lee, Applicant Rep.

4 more identified names in Pro: 1 Attorney, 3 Staff.

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Meeting audio

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Zoning terms (14)

154 recorded timestamps

  • rezoning (5 timestamps)
  • public hearing (17 timestamps)
  • residential (28 timestamps)
  • overlay district (4 timestamps)
  • density (17 timestamps)
  • comprehensive plan (23 timestamps)

Decision moments (5)

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