Help Wanted: Plan Future with P & Z Committee

The next few years will be an important part of Reston's history as Metro's Silver Line opens and subsequent development will grow along with transit.

Want to help plan Reston's future as a transit-oriented community? Then apply for one of five vacancies on the Reston Planning and Zoning Committee.

There are five three-year vacancies and three vacancies for associate members (one-year terms). All terms begin on Jan. 1, 2013.

The P&Z Committee consists of 15 members, with five positions expiring each year, and three associate members who serve one-year terms.  

Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Community Room, North County Government Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Drive.

The primary purpose of the Reston Planning and Zoning Committee is to provide a vehicle whereby the community can ensure that the development of Reston as a Planned Residential Community (PRC) follows the founding principles.

Its primary focus is the appropriate development of land use within the legal constraints of the PRC Zoning Law, county and state ordinances and laws. The P&Z Committee is a community advisory body without statutory authority; however, it is looked to and listened to by local government authorities for its opinions and advice on land use matters.

Community awareness and interest, plus accurate and timely information, are necessary for the orderly development, and now, redevelopment of Reston.

Members of the community that have questions or opinions on an application being reviewed by P&Z are encouraged to present their questions and opinions to the committee for its consideration.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the Reston P&Z Committee, please fill out an application (attached to this article) and return it with your resume, as per the instructions on the application, no later than Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at 5 p.m.