Waterview Cluster: Hunter Mill District News, July 15, 2020

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Today's COVID-19 Updates (July 15)

COVID-19 Testing Sites

Current Number of Cases in the Fairfax Health District

Daily reported case information for the Fairfax Health District: here and scroll down to get to ZIP Code data.
Daily reported case information throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia: here and ZIP Code data look for Data Download bar.

COVID-19 Case Information Chart (as of publication on July 15)

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Board of Supervisors Update

The Board of Supervisors July 14 Meeting

The Board met yesterday, July 14 and Supervisor Alcorn had four joint Board Matters:

Joint Board Matter With Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk:

Request to Review 9-1-1 Dispatch and Response System to Enhance Diversion First Strategies

Joint Board Matters With Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust:

Watch the July 14 Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors Committee Meetings, Tuesday, July 21

9:30 a.m. - Economic Advisory Commission
11 a.m. - Environmental Committee
1:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee
2:30 p.m. - Land Use Policy Committee

All meetings are televised on Channel 16, streamed live online and available to view on demand following the meeting. Live audio of the meeting may also be accessed by dialing 703-324-5300.

Land Use Update

Reston Planning & Zoning Committee Virtual Meeting, July 20, 7:30 p.m.

More information .

Hunter Mill District Land Use Committee Virtual Meeting, July 21

The next meeting of the Land Use Committee is Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. Staff from the county's Department of Planning & Development will be presenting the Proposed Agritourism Zoning Amendment. More information or contact Jose Delcid.

Wiehle Pedestrian Crossing Study Group Virtual Meeting, July 30

Wiehle Pedestrian Crossing Study Group virtual meeting is Thursday, July 30, 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform - use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-408-418-9388 and use Access Code:129 420 2559. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. You can watch the June 18 meeting here.

zMOD Consolidated Draft Now Available

The proposed Zoning Ordinance consolidates the current 20 articles and six appendices into nine articles and one appendix. The draft represents a consolidation of the previously released installments, with revisions as a result of feedback received throughout the process and additional work by staff, as described in Attachment 1. Learn more.

Transportation

Wiehle Avenue Pedestrian Overpass at W&OD Trail

According to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), the overpass project is in the Land Acquisition Phase. Here is the anticipated timeline:

Final Design Completion by Summer of 2020
Right-of-Way Acquisition/Utility Relocation Completion by Spring of 2022
Land Acquisition Completion by Spring of 2021
Utility Relocation Completion by Spring of 2022
Construction Begin by Summer of 2022
Construction Completion by Summer of 2023

FCDOT received VDOT right-of-way authorization in June 2020 to proceed with land acquisition and utility relocation. Utility relocation involves the relocation of Dominion Energy overhead transmission line (monopole facilities) located on Nova Parks property to accommodate the proposed pedestrian bridge over Wiehle Avenue. For more information contact Shyamali Hauth.

Hunter Mill District Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) Virtual Meeting, July 29

The TAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 8 to 10 a.m. The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform - use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-408-418-9388 and use Access Code:129 749 6752. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. The pedestrian overpass project (above) will be discussed.

Fairfax Connector Resumes Service to Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride Bus Loop

The Connector resumed service to Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride bus loop on Monday, July 13. Construction activity continues at the location, including the Kiss and Ride lot, which will be closed until Silver Line Phase 2 service begins next year. Learn more.

Five Things To Know Today

14 Satellite Absentee Voting Locations for the November 2020 Election

In anticipation of a high voter turnout, Fairfax County will offer 14 satellite locations for in-person absentee voting for the Nov. 3, general election. The Board of Supervisors established these locations during their July 14 meeting. Learn more.

Face Coverings Can Save Lives and Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down

Research shows that cloth face coverings can reduce the virus’ spread, especially when worn by everyone. Learn more.

Contact Tracing: Answer the Call, Protect the Community

The Fairfax County Health Department has been conducting case investigations and contact tracing since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Contact investigations save lives, so when you talk with them and follow the guidance to stay home you are doing your part to protect those around you. Learn more.

Fairfax County Increases Funding for Fairfax RISE: Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program

The Board of Supervisors voted on July 14 to add $20 million in funding to the Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (RISE) program, bringing total program funding to $46 million. Learn more.

Neighbor to Neighbor Shopping Program Serves Its 100th Participant

The N2N Shopping Program is a free county program developed to provide grocery shopping and pharmacy pick up assistance for eligible adults 60 years old and older and adults with disabilities or medical vulnerabilities during COVID-19. Learn more.

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