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RA Request -- Baron Cameron Park Master Planning Process


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Reston Association - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Item Summary

Prepared By/Date: Director Sanio & Cate Fulkerson /July 24, 2013

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NEW AGENDA ITEM SUMMARYJuly 25, 2013

NEW ITEM 2: RA Request -- Baron Cameron Park Master Planning Process

PRESENTER: Mike Sanio, Board Director

Board Action: Move to provide to the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) Reston Associations (RA)

desired outcomes regarding the FCPA Master Plan revision process for Baron Cameron Park (BCP).

Whereby, in their re-visioning process, FCPA must take into consideration the Essential Elements of

Restons design and planning foundation principles including the provision of an indoor tennis facility, as

presented in the attached document.

BACKGROUND

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is in the process of revising the master plan for Baron Cameron Park in

Reston. FCPAs master plan process is designed to determine the land uses and facilities for a specific park and to

optimize management of the site's resources. According to FCPA, the revision process for Baron Cameron will usethe existing approved master plan as a starting point for reviewing the planned or built facilities, park purpose and

goals, and community needs. In addition, the Park Authority will explore opportunities to enhance the park

beyond the existing approved master plan.

The public comment period opened in May 2013. The Park Authority will consider the received public input

through the end of the summer then begin to draft a revised master plan for Baron Cameron Park. Once a draft

revised plan is completed, the Park Authority will hold a public comment meeting and 30-day public comment

period to gather further input, which is anticipated to occur during the fall of 2013.

PRIOR RA BOARD ACTIONS

- In July 2010, the Reston Association (RA) Board of Directors put forth to the Reston Master Plan SpecialStudy Task Force (RMPSSTF) as well as the community comments and recommendations with regard to the

preservation and enhancement of Restons essential design and planning elements. Att achment 1

- In September 2011, the RA Board adopted a Statement of Environmental Consideration for FutureDevelopment in Reston, as presented by the Environmental Advisory Committee, to ensure that certain

considerations be applied to all future development and/or redevelopment within Reston. Attachment 2

- In November 2011, the RA Board of Directors adopted its 2012 to 2016 Strategic Plan which identified fivestrategic areas of focus with related goals and objectives. One of the key strategic areas identified was

Change & Opportunity with the following goals: To promote the Essential Elements of Reston as standards

for the development, redevelopment, and revitalization of our community.Att achment 3

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In December 2011, the RA Board voted to direct staff to continue to actively seek opportunities, includingprivate and public partnerships, to bring indoor tennis to the Reston community.

BOARD & STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

The master planning of Baron Cameron Park presents RA with two opportunities:

1. Impress upon the FCPA to take into consideration the following Essential Elements of Restons design andplanning foundation principles: Environmental Stewardship, Commitment to the Arts; Accessibility; Planning

& Design Excellence; and, Recreational Amenities.


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2. Request of FCPA that an indoor tennis facility be considered for inclusion at Baron Cameron Park as it is oneof the key needed recreational elements for the community.

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors provide to the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) the

Associations desired outcomes regarding the FCPA Master Plan revision process for Baron Cameron Park (BCP).

In their re-visioning process, FCPA must take into consideration the following Essential Elements of Restons

design and planning foundation principles: Environmental Stewardship, Commitment to the Arts; Accessibility;Planning & Design Excellence; and, Recreational Amenities. The recommended position statements to be

considered with regard to these Essential Element areas are delineated below.

a. Environmental Stewardship: Reston is a place where nature is valued and protected. Our trees are abundantand our natural areas are right next door, no matter where in Reston we live. It is RAs goal to preserve,

protect, and enhance our natural and built environment for current and future residents. This includes, but

is not limited to, streams, trails, community pavilions, outdoor plazas, and open space areas, whether

natural or developed. Open space is more than just the natural areas, outdoor community gathering

pavilions, and our beautiful trees open space is the aesthetic and valued quality of nature so prevalent in

our community and throughout our neighborhoods. Open space is also close to virtually all residences and

within walking distance of commercial businesses. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:

The FCPA take into consideration the sites existing and surrounding natural flora, fauna, and waterresources; with the goal of preserving undisturbed natural areas to the greatest extent possible.

All current state and county stormwater management regulations must be adhered to and enforced. To maintain continuity with the surrounding community, redevelopment of BCP must continue to

include green space, trees, and to the extent possible, undisturbed natural areas.

Redevelopment of BCP must be environmentally sensitive, compatible with, and considerate of, thesurrounding area; including consideration of building heights and placement.

b. Commitment to the Arts: Reston is known for its eclectic style and appreciation for the arts. It is apparent inthe architecture of the homes, the village centers, and even in surrounding commercial buildings. RA

continually works to promote and encourage art, cultural diversity, and education for all levels. As such, the

Reston Association recommends that: Public art must be integrated in any redevelopment of BCP and should be consistent with the

guidance in the Initiative for Public Art (IPAR) as found in the Public Art Master Plan for Reston.

c. Accessibility: Reston is a connected, walkable community. The trails and pathways make it easy forresidents, including those with disabilities, to get from their neighborhoods to places of employment,

recreation areas, and retail centers. In addition, access to Reston transportation infrastructure

pedestrian, bicycling, metro rail, bus and motorized vehicles is a key element to moving the community

forward. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:

Resources for sufficient transportation infrastructure systems pedestrian, bicycling, bus and othermotorized vehicles - must be allocated for in the parks redevelopment.

Studies must be conducted to determine how best to mitigate current and future traffic flow into andout of the park.

d. Planning and Design Excellence: Essential to Reston is the goal of excellence and innovation in all things from architecture to pathway maintenance to aquatic facilities. The procedures in place to maintain the

overall quality of life in Reston are essential to this community from the Design Review Board (DRB),

Reston Planning & Zoning Committee to the community advisory committees. These processes and

procedures must be honored. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:


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During the re-visioning process, it is important that enhancements to current facilities as well as newelements to BCP achieve excellence and innovation including site design, architecture, accessibility,

and performance.

e. Recreational Amenities: Reston is known for its abundance of quality and well-maintained active andpassive recreational facilities, which are open and available to all Reston Association Members and even

those who work in Reston, whether or not they live here. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:

Any new facility contemplated at BCP should strive for no net loss net loss of capacity for existingfacilities. Alternately, existing recreational facilities dog park, soccer fields, garden plot, playground

must be enhanced to meet the need for increased capacity by current user groups.

Indoor tennis be considered for inclusion at the site as it is one of the key needed recreationalelements as referenced in the attached Core Needs matrix compiled and included in a joint report

drafted by RA, FCPA and Reston Community Center.


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1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, Virginia 20190-5093

Telephone: (703) 435-6530 Fax: 703-435-6516

www.reston.org

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Ms. Patty Nicoson

Chair, Reston Master Plan Special Study Task ForceDepartment of Planning & Zoning

Planning Division, Suite 730

10255 Government Center Parkway

Fairfax, VA 22035-5505

July 13, 2010

Dear Ms. Nicoson:

This is the f irst of several recommendat ion let ters that the Reston Associat ion Board of Directors wi ll be

sending to the Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force over the next several months.

Reston is an ever-changing community with a plethora of qualities and unique characteristics. With the Metro-

to-Dulles project underway, and anticipated phased-in redevelopment along the Corridor, the Reston

Association (RA) Board respectfully submits the following comments and recommendations with regard to the

preservation and enhancement of Restons essential design and planning elements for consideration by the

Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force.

Did You Know, Reston Is .

- Listed in the July 2008 issue of Money Magazine as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live in America.- Listed in September 2008 edition of US News and World Report as one of the top 10 Best Places to

Retire in the country.

- Named in the April 2007 issue of Washingtonian Magazine as a Best Place to Live.- A Communities in Bloom International Champion for its environmental beauty.- A Certified Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.- A Tree-City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.- Certified by the White House Millennium Council for its outstanding trail system.- An America in Bloom Champion Award Winner for community wide beautification efforts.- An Award winning United States Tennis Association (USTA) Community Tennis Partner.

Environmental Stewardship

Reston is a place where nature is valued and protected. Our trees are abundant and our natural areas are right

next door, no matter where in Reston we live. It is RAs goal to preserve, protect, and enhance our natural and

built environment for current and future residents. This includes, but is not limited to, streams, trails,community pavilions, outdoor plazas, and open space areas, whether natural or developed. Open space is

more than just the natural areas, outdoor community gathering pavilions, and our beautiful trees open space

is the aesthetic and valued quality of nature so prevalent in our community and throughout our

neighborhoods. Open space is also close to virtually all residences and within walking distance of commercial

businesses. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:


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www.reston.org

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Any new development or redevelopment project must take into consideration the sites existing andsurrounding natural flora, fauna, and water resources; with the goal of preserving undisturbed natural

areas to the greatest extent possible.

All current state and county stormwater management regulations must be adhered to and enforced. To maintain continuity with the surrounding community, all new development and/or redevelopment

must include green space, trees, and to the extent possible, undisturbed natural areas.

Projects must be environmentally sensitive, compatible with, and considerate of, their surroundings;including consideration of building heights and placement.

Concerted efforts be made by Fairfax County and others to preserve in perpetuity the Sunrise ValleyWetlands Nature Park and that the Park be donated to the Reston Association for its continued use

and management for benefit of the community.

Commitment to the Arts

Reston is known for its eclectic style and appreciation for the arts. It is apparent in the architecture of the

homes, the village centers, and even in surrounding commercial buildings. RA continually works to promote

and encourage art, cultural diversity, and education for all levels. As such, the Reston Association recommends

that:

Public art must be integrated in all future development in Reston and should be consistent with theguidance in the Initiative for Public Art (IPAR) as found in the Public Art Master Plan for Reston.

Accessibility

Reston is a connected, walkable community. The trails and pathways make it easy for residents, including

those with disabilities, to get from their neighborhoods to places of employment, recreation areas, and retail

centers. In addition, access to Reston transportation infrastructure pedestrian, bicycling, metro rail, bus and

motorized vehicles is a key element to moving the community forward. As such, the Reston Association

recommends that:

Resources for sufficient transportation infrastructure systems pedestrian, bicycling, metro rail, busand other motorized vehicles - must be allocated for future growth.

Developers be required to implement and/or adhere to recommendations outlined in Reston on Footand from the Reston Metrorail Access Group.

Planning & Design Excellence

Essential to Reston is the goal of excellence and innovation in all things from architecture to pathway

maintenance to aquatic facilities. The procedures in place to maintain the overall quality of life in Reston are

essential to this community from the Design Review Board (DRB), Architectural Board of Review (ABR) to the

community advisory committees. These processes and procedures must be honored. As such, the Reston

Association recommends that:

The requirement that all future residential developments, outside of the Reston Town CenterAssociation boundaries, be made a part of the Reston Association.

A more comprehensive community review process, which includes RA, be incorporated into the RestonMaster Plan and other applicable provisions of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan for any new

development or redevelopment.


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The tenets of excellence and innovative design must be embodied in the revised Reston Master Planand made a requirement for all future development plans. Specifically, Low Impact Development (LID)

techniques must be a requirement for all future development or redevelopment projects.

New or redeveloped areas shall respect, protect and enhance Restons established residentialneighborhoods by focusing density increases to areas nearest the metro stations and village centers.

Recreational Amenities

Reston is known for its abundance of quality and well-maintained active and passive recreational facilities,

which are open and available to all Reston Association Members and even those who work in Reston, whether

or not they live here. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:

Applicable provisions of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan and the Reston Master Plan both beamended to include language that requires an impact evaluation and analysis of RAs current

recreational facilities and services to determine capacity and demand for future indoor and outdoor

amenities.

The provision of recreational amenities be coordinated with the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA)and Reston Community Center (RCC) as part of the process recommended in Planning and Design

Excellence above.

Housing Opportunities

A variety of housing, including but not limited to affordable and workforce housing, is one of the cornerstones

of the Reston community. Reston offers affordable living, stable neighborhoods, and a sense of community

within each neighborhood. As such, the Reston Association recommends that:

Existing stable neighborhoods be preserved. Future new and redevelopment projects be required to: 1) provide a broad selection of housing types

to meet the needs of existing and future residents of Reston; 2) incorporate neighborhood gathering

or meeting areas to encourage social interaction; and 3) promotion of socio-economic diversity.

Thank you for your time and consideration of these recommendations. Please contact me at 703-476-9181 orvia email at [email protected], if you have questions, comments or would like to further

discuss this request.

On Behalf of the Reston Association Board of Directors,

Kathleen Driscoll McKee

President

cc: Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force

Reston Association Board of Directors


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FINAL Reston Association 2012 to 2016 Strategic Plan

StrategicArea of Focus

Strategic Goal Objectives to Achieve Strategic Goal

Change &

Opportunity

To promote the Essential

Elements1

of Reston asstandards for the

development, redevelopment,

and revitalization of our

community.

1. Prepare Reston Association (RA) to incorporate additionalresidential and mixed use properties into the Association, asdevelopment occurs.

2.Continuously advocate for an increase in the number of multi-modal transportation facilities in the Reston Community.

3. By 2013, establish procedures that will ensure RestonAssociations interests are considered in redevelopment and

revitalization of our community.

CommunityLeadership &Engagement

To be the leader, representing

Restons interests, promoting

partnerships, and fostering

community involvement.

1. Regularly engage the diverse elements of the community onissues and opportunities that impact Reston.

2. Continuously advocate Restons interests to and with keystakeholders of our community.

Programs &

Services

To provide high quality

programs

and services to meet the

needs of

the Reston community.

1. Establish and maintain an annual process for evaluatingexisting and potential community amenities.

2. Continuously evaluate the quality of programs and services toensure they are valued by the Reston community.

3. As appropriate, develop cost-effective new programs andservices.

Sustainability &

Community

Viability

To effectively manage all

resources, resulting in a

sustainable and viable

community.

1. Annually, develop and allocate appropriate financial resourcesto sustain and enhance the Associations physical

infrastructure.

2. Continuously protect, enhance and restore environmentalresources.

3. Continuously preserve the integrity of our neighborhoods andtheir distinctive characteristics through covenants compliance.

Technology To actively meet the needs of

our Members, staff and

community through the

effective use of technology.

1. Daily and without interruption, provide Members, staff andthe community reliable and secure access to RA information,

services and facilities.

2. Continuously use integrated technologies to improve servicedelivery, including more efficient and timely communicationand faster financial transactions.


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Reston Association Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental Considerations for Future

Development and Redevelopment within Reston

September 22, 2011

In order to preserve Restons environment and encourage sustainable practices within our community,the Environmental Advisory Committee, having duly notified all of its members of the special meeting to

be held on September 15, 2011 commencing at 7 PM, and the meeting having been called to order by its

chairman and a quorum being present at said meeting, by a unanimous vote of the members present,

strongly urges the RA Board of Directors to ensure that the following environmental considerations be

applied to all future development and/or redevelopment within Reston. Furthermore, we ask the Board

of Directors to make the Design Review Board and the Reston Planning and Zoning Committee aware of

these environmental considerations as it reviews development and redevelopment plans.

Community and Regional Infrastructure: Approvals for future development or redevelopment should

consider the existing and required public and private infrastructure to support the development now

and for future generations. The local and regional existing and proposed infrastructure required to

support the development or redevelopment will be reviewed in accordance with the Institute for

Sustainable Infrastructure Envision rating system.

Open Space, Natural Areas, Tree Canopy: Approvals for future development or redevelopment should

be granted only after environmental reviews by appropriate County staff demonstrate that there will be

no significant negative impacts on surrounding open space and natural areas.

Open space and natural areas: All new or redeveloped neighborhoods should include at least 33% open

space. This will ensure that open space and natural areas in clusters and neighborhoods are consistent

with open space/natural areas on RA property and will allow space for an increased tree canopy.

As a Tree City, USA, Reston places a high value on its trees. As of 2002, the Reston tree canopy was at38%. If we are to attain the County-wide goal of achieving a 45% tree canopy by 2030, we must make a

concerted effort to preserve trees in the development and redevelopment process. If mature trees are

lost in the course of development or redevelopment, that loss must be offset by plantings of trees

elsewhere on the site under conditions that will allow the replacement trees eventually to provide the

same environmental services as the lost trees as calculated using the National Tree Benefits calculator.

Native trees are preferred as replacement and non-invasive trees are required. The selection of trees

should be diversified.

Green Building Technology, Site Considerations and Neighborhood Design: In order to protect,

maintain, and promote the sustainability of Restons environment and that of our region, all new

commercial buildings should be built to LEED Gold Standards. Residential multifamily buildings shouldbe built to LEED Silver Standards. Neighborhoods, either newly developed or redeveloped, should be

constructed using LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) standards, and should be required to

achieve LEED Gold certification under the LEED-ND program. Where feasible, onsite energy generation

should be considered. Appropriate energy systems for use in Reston might include solar photovoltaic

systems, solar thermal systems, or water or ground source heat pump systems. RA should consider the

sustainability value of such energy systems equally to the aesthetic and architectural criteria they


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already consider.

Landscaping and site development for new developments and redeveloped areas should follow the

guidelines found in The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009.

In order to preserve and enhance our local ecosystem, invasive exotics as defined by the Virginia

Department of Natural Resources should not be planted in Reston. Landscaping should include native

trees and shrubs and a high percentage of native perennial and annual plants as defined by the Virginia

Department of Natural Resources. Drought tolerance should also be an important consideration when

installing new landscaping.

Stormwater and Water Quality: Stormwater management should be evaluated for Reston as a whole,

not only for individual developments by individual developers.

Future development should follow stormwater best management practices and ensure that no

additional stormwater runoff is generated as a result of new development.

The County should not grant stormwater waivers when approving individual developments.

When redevelopment occurs, such as is currently being proposed for the Fairway Apartments, the new

development should be required to generate less stormwater runoff than the previous development.

All new construction in Reston, whether redevelopment (e.g., Fairway Apartments) or new development

(e.g., Comstock at Wiehle), must employ stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and follow low

impact development (LID) guidelines. Buildings should include green roof technology, rainwater

catchment systems that allow rainwater to be used in toilets where allowed by code, and site features

such as rain gardens, cisterns, infiltration galleries, permeable pavers, swales and other features that

contain stormwater on site and allow for gradual infiltration into the subsurface (where warranted by

the site geology). These guidelines should be applied regardless of the size of the development or

structure.

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