Public Facilities Manual Flexibility Project Update to the Development Process Committee Don Lacquement, Engineer IV Land Development Services June 12, 2018
Today’s Presentation • Actions to Date • Project Highlights • Phased Implementation • Projected Schedule 2
Actions to Date ✓ Completed phase 1 edits. ✓ ESRC recommended approval for 10 of 12 chapters. ✓ Developed the PFM Project Website. ✓ Re-established the PFM as guidelines – adopted May 1, 2018. 3
Highlights: Phase 1 Fire & Safety Geotechnical Urban Trees • Streamlined • Accommodated • Introduced soil certification of in- emergency access for volume guidelines. ground pools. rooftop and • Added guidance on courtyard pools. • Updated exploration tree condition requirements for • Defined aerial access assessments. buildings less than requirement for high • Increased flexibility 5,000 sq. ft. rise buildings. for counting tree • Clarified factor of • Clarified hydrant canopy. safety for slope requirement for 4- stability. story townhouses. 4
Highlights: Phase 1 Clear Interactive Adaptable • Removed • Added hyperlinks • Re-established outdated text. to directly access PFM as references. guidelines. • Updated plates. • Referenced • Changed “shall” • Updated federal, state & to either “must” acronyms. county codes. or “should” for added flexibility, • Re-structured for where possible. easier navigation. 5
Highlights: Phase 2 Future revisions: Technical items that require additional research and vetting. For example: ➢ Update chapter 10 to incorporate new design techniques for sewer & solid waste disposal. ➢ Restructure chapters 7 & 8 to facilitate design and review of streets, sidewalks, trails and recreation. ➢ Update PFM definitions. 6
Projected Schedule ➢ Phase 1 : Public hearings by December 2018. ➢ Phase 2 : Workplan under development to address Phase 2 items : • PFM amendments • Outreach and Training • Letters to Industry 7
Questions? Contact: Don Lacquement (Project Lead) Don.Lacquement@fairfaxcounty.gov Danielle Badra (Engagement Lead) Danielle.Badra@fairfaxcounty.gov Access the PFM Project Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment/public-facilities- manual-flexibility-project 8
Supplemental In Information • The following slides are included as supplemental information to this presentation. 9
PFM Proje ject Web ebsite Exce cerpt: Who is on each committee? https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Where can I find landdevelopment/public- draft chapters? facilities-manual-flexibility- project 10
PFM Proje ject Web ebsite Exce cerpt: What about And Meeting PowerPoint Minutes? presentations? How can I get involved? https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ landdevelopment/public- facilities-manual-flexibility- project 11
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