Approximately twenty people attended the Civic Association meeting on Tuesday evening 17 September at Firehouse 9.
The agenda included:
We reviewed a proposal by Capital One Bank to donate land to the County to enable the completion of the missing segment of 11th St South between South Monroe St and South Glebe Rd, through the Pike 3400 (Rosenthal) site.
While most attendees were in favor of the extension, as it has long been part of the Columbia Pike redevelopment plan, we did have concerns with the intersection designs at
South Glebe Road and South Monroe Street as proposed by County staff. Both these intersections are shown as ‘driveway’ style entrances rather than standard intersections. The Civic Association feels that these new street segments should be designed to resemble all other intersections in the neighborhood. We will be appealing to the County Board to address our concerns as talks with County Staff gave reached an impasse. More details on this project may be found here.
Update (22 September): Several officers of the Civic Association spoke about our concerns at lat night’s Board meeting. On a motion from Board Member and Douglas Park resident Chis Zimmerman, the item was deferred to the October Board meeting with instruction to Staff to work with the DPCA in resolving our concerns. In addition, there have been last minute snags in the legal language between Capitol One Bank and the County regarding the necessary easements.
Update 2 (22 October): In negotiations with Staff, DPCA was able to have the intersection of 11th St South and S Monroe St altered to a standard intersection. We were less successful with the intersection at S Glebe Rd as that intersection is under the jurisdiction of VDOT and any significant design changes would trigger a very lengthy review process. With Staff assistance, we have identified several small design changes to give the intersection a more conventional appearance without triggering VDOT review. In addition, the County and Capitol One Bank have resolved their issues with the legal language of the easements. The project was approved by consent at the County Board meeting on 9 October.
We heard presentations from 49th District Virginia House of Delegates candidates Alfonso Lopez and challenger Terrence ‘Terry’ Modglin.
Both candidates were given fifteen minutes to speak, followed by 15 minutes of questions from the audience.
The next Civic Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, 19 November 2013 at 7.30p.
Easter Egg Roll, Saturday 30th March 2024Wed 13 Mar 2024 - 20:12 EDT
Civic Association Meeting Monday 26th February 2024Tue 20 Feb 2024 - 08:19 EST
41st Annual Fourth of July Parade and PotluckMon 26 Jun 2023 - 03:29 EDT
Recap of 25 February Civic Association Meeting
Civic Association Elections, Civic Association Meetings, Civic Association Recaps, SchoolsApproximately twenty people attended the Civic Association meeting on Tuesday evening 25 February 2014 at Firehouse 9.
The agenda included:
We heard a presentation from Monique O’Grady, Arlington Public Schools (APS) parent and civic activist on the ongoing re-evaluation of the Arlington School Board’s commitment to a new elementary school in South Arlington. In 2012, Arlington voters approved a $42.6m school bond. Per APS’s fact sheet on the bond (seen here [PDF]), the funds were to be used to build additions to three North Arlington elementary schools and one new elementary school each in North and South Arlington. Now that all four North Arlington projects are completed or underway, the school board has suggested reprioritizing funds to finance needed middle school upgrades, leaving South Arlington without the promised new elementary school. Ms O’Grady has been active in leading the effort to work creatively with the board to both fulfill the commitment to South Arlington and to address the middle school needs. A copy of Ms O’Grady’s presentation may be found here [PDF].
In addition, Ms O’Grady has supplied a timeline of events and methods for those who wish to express their views on the situation:
You may also write the school board at school.board<at>apsva.us and the county board at countyboard<at>arlingtonva.us. Folks can also get more information at www.apsva.us/moreseats.
You can also view the now-closed change.org petition to fund the South Arlington elementary school here.
Our annual election of officers.
Officers elected for the 2014-2015 term were:
Email contact information for Civic Association officers may be found on the Contact page of this website.
The next Civic Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening 22 April 2014.
Civic Association Meeting Tuesday 25th February
Civic Association Agendas, Civic Association Elections, Civic Association Meetings, SchoolsThe next meeting of the Douglas Park Civic Association will be held Tuesday 25 February 2014 at 7.30p in the downstairs meeting room of Firehouse 9, 19th Street South at South Walter Reed Drive.
On the agenda:
All are welcome to attend.
Recap of 12th December Civic Association Meeting
Backyard Hens, Civic Association Meetings, Civic Association Recaps, Urban Agriculture, ZoningApproximately ten people attended the Civic Association meeting on Thursday evening 12 December at Randolph School.
The agenda included:
We heard a presentation from John Vihstadt, chair of the Arlington Urban Agriculture Task Force (UPDATE: and now a candidate for the County Board seat replacing Chris Zimmerman).
Mr Vihstadt brought us up to date on the findings of the task force and their recommendations to update County agricultural regulations to the County Board, including those regarding the controversial issue of regarding ‘backyard’ hen-keeping. Due to strongly divergent opinions on the issue among Task Force members, it seems unlikely that there will be a change to the current County policy regarding ‘backyard’ hen-keeping anytime in the near future. A copy of Mr Vihstadt’s presentation may be found here [PDF].
Deborah Albert of Arlington Planning regarding the proposal to allow ‘jumbotron’ outdoor video screens in certain commercial zones.
As a part of the recent update to zoning ordinances, a small number of large video screens (like used by WJLA Channel 7 in Rosslyn) will be allowed in a few commercial areas in the county. Full details of the proposal may be found here [PDF].
Update: This proposal was approved by the County Board on 17 December.
The next Civic Association meeting will be in late February 2014.
Civic Association Meeting Thursday 12th December
Backyard Hens, Civic Association Agendas, Civic Association Meetings, Urban Agriculture, ZoningThe next meeting of the Douglas Park Civic Association will be held Thursday 12 December 2013 at 7.30p in the cafeteria of Randolph Elementary School, 1306 S Quincy St. Please enter the building through door 10.
On the agenda:
All are welcome to attend.
Use Permit: Capital Bikeshare; S Four Mile Run Dr at S Walter Reed Dr
Capital Bikeshare, Construction, Public Transport, Use PermitsAn application for a use permit for a Capital Bikeshare station has been filed for the County Board meeting on 14 December 2013. The station is to be located within the W&OD Trail right of way at the northwest corner of the intersection of S Walter Reed Dr and S Four Mile Run Drive/ S Four Mile Run Drive (Minor), near the existing bus stop.
The use permit number is U-3375-13-1. Further details are in this PDF.
Questions and comments may be sent to Matt Pfeiffer, in the Arlington Planning Department at 703.228.0097 or mpfeiffer@arlingtonva.us.
Civic Association Meeting Tuesday 19th November
Backyard Hens, Civic Association Agendas, Civic Association Meetings, Urban AgricultureUPDATE: This meeting has been postponed. We will attempt to reschedule the presentation at a later date.
The next meeting of the Douglas Park Civic Association will be held Tuesday 19 November 2013 at 7.45p in the cafeteria of Randolph Elementary School, 1306 S Quincy St. Please enter the building through door 10.
On the agenda:
All are welcome to attend. The Douglas Park Neighbor News will be delivered to your doorstep the weekend of 16/17 November. The digital PDF copy is here.
Use Permit for Live Entertainment Review, Pike Pizza, 4111 Columbia Pike
Use PermitsThe Use Permit Amendment for Live Entertainment for Pike Pizza, 4111 Columbia Pike near S George Mason Dr is up for 6 month administrative review this month. If you have comments or concerns, please contact Arlington County Planning at 703.228.3525.
The permit number is U-2973-99-1. A pdf of the Use Permit Conditions is available here.
Recap of 17 September Civic Association Meeting
Civic Association Meetings, Civic Association Recaps, Construction, Roadwork, Use Permits, Virginia RepresentativesApproximately twenty people attended the Civic Association meeting on Tuesday evening 17 September at Firehouse 9.
The agenda included:
We reviewed a proposal by Capital One Bank to donate land to the County to enable the completion of the missing segment of 11th St South between South Monroe St and South Glebe Rd, through the Pike 3400 (Rosenthal) site.
While most attendees were in favor of the extension, as it has long been part of the Columbia Pike redevelopment plan, we did have concerns with the intersection designs at
South Glebe Road and South Monroe Street as proposed by County staff. Both these intersections are shown as ‘driveway’ style entrances rather than standard intersections. The Civic Association feels that these new street segments should be designed to resemble all other intersections in the neighborhood. We will be appealing to the County Board to address our concerns as talks with County Staff gave reached an impasse. More details on this project may be found here.
Update (22 September): Several officers of the Civic Association spoke about our concerns at lat night’s Board meeting. On a motion from Board Member and Douglas Park resident Chis Zimmerman, the item was deferred to the October Board meeting with instruction to Staff to work with the DPCA in resolving our concerns. In addition, there have been last minute snags in the legal language between Capitol One Bank and the County regarding the necessary easements.
Update 2 (22 October): In negotiations with Staff, DPCA was able to have the intersection of 11th St South and S Monroe St altered to a standard intersection. We were less successful with the intersection at S Glebe Rd as that intersection is under the jurisdiction of VDOT and any significant design changes would trigger a very lengthy review process. With Staff assistance, we have identified several small design changes to give the intersection a more conventional appearance without triggering VDOT review. In addition, the County and Capitol One Bank have resolved their issues with the legal language of the easements. The project was approved by consent at the County Board meeting on 9 October.
We heard presentations from 49th District Virginia House of Delegates candidates Alfonso Lopez and challenger Terrence ‘Terry’ Modglin.
Both candidates were given fifteen minutes to speak, followed by 15 minutes of questions from the audience.
The next Civic Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, 19 November 2013 at 7.30p.
Wakefield Alumni Association Announces Fall Bash
Community Events, SchoolsCome join Wakefield alumni, staff, parents and
supporters of Warrior Nation at the annual fall bash!!
Saturday 2 November 2013, 7p to 2a at P Brennan’s, 2910 Columbia Pike
This is a party not to be missed!
All proceeds go to the Wakefield Foundation Scholarship Fund—over $1 million given already! Suggested donation is $5, but give what you can.
P. Brennan’s is a two-storey restaurant and pub where Arlington Hardware used to live (at the corner of Columbia Pike and S Walter Reed Dr—plenty of room for everyone! www.pbrennans.com
Please note that parking is free after 6p in the Halstead Building underground parking lot behind P. Brennan’s. Do not park in the Rite-Aid or BB&T lots or you will be towed. Watch for posted No Parking signs.
Bus transportation available. Closest MetroRail stop: Pentagon
Civic Association Meeting Tuesday 17th September
Civic Association Agendas, Civic Association MeetingsThe next meeting of the Douglas Park Civic Association will be held Tuesday 17 September 2013 at 7.30p in the downstairs meeting room at Firehouse Nr 9, South Walter Reed Dr at 19th St South.
On the agenda:
All are welcome to attend. The Douglas Park Neighbor News will be delivered to your doorstep the weekend of 14/15 September. The digital PDF copy is here.