Reston Association members press board to oppose redevelopment of Reston National; board splits on next steps

Dozens of Reston residents urged the Reston Association Board of Directors on multiple items tied to proposed development at Reston National Golf Course, while Fairfax County staff and Reston Association members debated how county zoning changes could affect community recreation land.

Speakers at the meeting urged the board to oppose redevelopment and to reject what several called a financial inducement from the golf course owners. Eric Oplerud, representing the Reston Association Environmental Advisory Council, told the board the council "is unanimously opposed to any endorsement by RA of plans for residential development of the existing golf course properties," citing loss of environmental benefits, construction impacts and possible long-term indirect effects from hundreds of new homes. Multiple other residents described the course as an irreplaceable amenity and urged the…