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Reston Association staff, county staff meet on Barton Hill stormwater plan; county work likely 2'2+ years away
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Summary
Reston Association staff reported recent meetings with Fairfax County about a proposed stormwater and stream-restoration project at Barton Hill. County staff told RA the project is not imminent and could be two to three years from construction; RA staff secured higher-level county contacts and requested more detailed tree and design surveys.
Reston Association staff and county officials held a follow-up meeting about a planned stormwater management and stream-restoration project near Barton Hill. RA staff said they walked the site with county project managers and elevated concerns about tree loss and project scope.
What staff said: RA staff described the county's plan to install a sediment forebay and related stormwater-management features intended to reduce sediment transport into a downstream pond. County staff told RA the associated stream-restoration element is not yet funded in the county capital-improvement program (CIP) and is likely two to three years away. RA staff said the county committed to producing a more detailed tree-survey and to meeting with RA again as plans are developed.
Why it matters: Residents had raised alarm about a drawing that looked like extensive site disturbance; RA staff said they secured higher-level county contacts and asked the county to adhere to minimum state standards and to limit tree removal where possible. RA noted that smaller equipment and careful techniques can limit tree loss but may increase project duration.
Next steps: County staff will return with more detailed plans, a clearer list of regulatory requirements the project intends to meet, and tree-survey results. RA staff said they will coordinate follow-up meetings and press for designs that minimize tree removal and align with RA covenants and DRB review for RA-owned land.
