Submitted by robb on July 16th, 2010 at 3:34:16 PM
The County informed AHCA today that it has purchased the property at 3538 Wilson Boulevard which is the property next to the Arts Center. As you can see on the map, it will connect up Maury Park (which abuts the Arts Center) Milliken Park.
AHCA has invited Lisa Grandle to come to the September meeting to talk about this and also provide an update on Ashton Height's other park, Mosaic Park. Click read more for the text of the County's letter to AHCA and a larger version of the map:
Submitted by robb on June 21st, 2010 at 9:57:10 PM
As was recently raised on the Yahoo EMail group, the streets portion of the County's Master Transportation Plan (MTP) -- is starting to move through the review process, toward Board consideration later this fall. This will be the last in the series of Master Transportation Plan elements that spell out the county's policies on many issues -- stop signs, speed limits, sidewalk widths, sidewalk construction, traffic calming and all. It will lock in standards, dimensions and policies that will affect neighborhood safety, dictate street and sidewalk design, and preempt future discussion of alternatives.
County residents will be required to shovel their sidewalks following snowstorms, under an ordinance passed June 12 by County Board members. County Board members on June 12 approved a sweeping, community-wide snow-removal ordinance, one they say has plenty of built-in versatility....
It goes into effect immediately, although county staff will have the next few months to develop implementation strategies before Mother Nature's winter wrath returns.
The new ordinance will apply to both residential and commercial property, and will require snow to be removed from sidewalks within 24 to 36 hours of a storm, depending on how much snow or ice has fallen....
Traffic: Miriam Balutis discussed the history of the efforts to reduce the speed limit on Pershing to 25 mph. Ashton Heights has attempted to pursue this in previous years without success. One key change from past efforts is our focus now on a joint effort with our neighboring civic association in Lyon Park. Miriam and others are working to document the support for the reduction in the speed limit
Matt Pfeiffer from the County informed me that Cleopatra Lounge (which is a new restaurant next to the Post Office in the Buckingham shopping area) has a permit application in for live entertainment. The application is attached to this post in pdf format.
It's on the Country Board Agenda for June 12th. We don't have any AHCA meetings until the fall so if you have concerns about the permit please contact me to discuss or you can contact Mr. Pfeiffer directly:
Matthew W. Pfeiffer - email: mpfeiffer AT arlingtonva DOT us or phone: (703)228-0097
Dept. of Community Planning, Housing, and Development Arlington County Government
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 700, Arlington, Virginia 22201
Becky Reynolds, the AHCA Traffic Committee Chair wants to remind everyone that the Jt AHCA-LPCA traffic committee meeting is tomorrow night at 502 Norwood.
The Arlington County Board is considering adopting a permanent ordinance that would require residents and businesses to clear sidewalks after snow and ice storms. The ordinance would establish time frames for snow clearing and fines and penalties for non-compliance. Learn more and share your thoughts regarding this possible permanent ordinance.
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