Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
Question: I am wondering who makes decisions re: landscaping in McLean? Specifically, the section in front of the Madison Building was replanted with an array of non-native plants, which is a missed opportunity on many counts. Answer: The owner of the Madison Building, on Old Chain Bridge Road, recently re-landscaped his property as part of a rezoning application approved in 2009. The application review process took over a year and included an evaluation by the County’s Urban Forestry Department. The Urban Forester reviews landscape plans to insure there is adequate planting space, species diversity, and compliance with the 10-year tree canopy requirements. The Urban Forester also reviews whether proposed landscaping provides for native or…
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
Question: In July 2012, the County joined with the State of Virginia to sue the United States Environmental Protection Agency claiming that the EPA exceeded its authority to regulate stormwater in the Accotink Creek watershed. Why were you the only Supervisor to vote against filing the lawsuit? Response: As I explained at the time the decision was made, I supported the County filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the Accotink Creek regulations. I believe the EPA overreached and, if left unchallenged, the result would be significant and unnecessary costs imposed on County taxpayers with minimal environmental benefits. My issue was not with the County’s decision to file a lawsuit to challenge the …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
Question: What was the public consensus of the Salona Park public meeting? Answer: Salona Park was created when the Fairfax County Park Authority entered into an agreement with the landowners to place over 40 acres of land into a conservation easement. The conservation easement is intended to preserve the land from development and to create a park which would integrate the cultural, natural and historic nature of the property with opportunities for active and passive recreation. In November 2010, the Park Authority presented a draft Master Plan for Salona Park to the community. During the meeting and in the subsequent comment period, the Park Authority received numerous suggestions and proposals for how the park could be used and …
Jane Peterson
7:19 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
John, I agree with Catherine. When will the trail along Old Dominion near the small shopping center and 7eleven be finished? more ›