Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
Zoning Changes. The City is currently considering changes to zoning that would allow the construction of multi-families homes in areas currently zoned only for single-family homes, among other changes. (Note that the east side of Rosemont is already zoned to allow two-family homes on most lots.) The City web...
Meeting Report. Thanks to all who attended our March 23 meeting. Please mark your calendar for June 21 for the next meeting. A round-up of the discussion: * Police Report – Although the RCA’s liaison, Sgt. Stancil, was unable to join us, he relayed a report on crime in the neighborhood –...
Next Meeting. Please mark your calendars for the next Rosemont Citizens Association meeting – Thursday, March 23, 7pm at a new location (the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 100 West Luray Avenue). Please also note that the meeting date has changed from that originally publicized. The agenda includes a presentation from...
Stormwater Credits. The deadline to apply for Stormwater Utility Fee credits based on mitigation measures (such as rain barrels or mature trees) is February 15. For 2023, the City has made adjustments to the eligible measures and credit calculations. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/news-tes/2023-01-26/stormwater-utility-fee-credit-program-open-with-new-practices-more-reductions. Real Estate Assessments. The City...
Church Expansion. The Reedemed Church of Christ at 4 East Oak Street has submitted a plan for the renovation/expansion of its building to the City, which is expected to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on February 7, 2023. An excerpt of the front view is attached; for the full...
Rail Bridge Replacement Study. On November 2, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VRPA) held an online meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the railway bridges at King Street and Commonwealth Avenue. A recording and additional information is available at https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/transforming-rail-in-virginia/king-and-commonwealth-railroad-bridges/; public comments are due by December 2. Generally, the...
Rail Bridge Replacement Study. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is conducting a study on alternatives for rehabilitation or replacement of the rail bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue to improve safety and reduce maintenance. VPRA will be conducting a virtual meeting on November 2 from 6-7pm. Visit...
Metro Closures. There is no service south of National Airport until October 22, to allow track construction for the new Potomac Yard station; additionally, until spring 2023, there is no Yellow Line service across the bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza. For more information about the closures and alternative bus/rail/other...
Metro Closures. There will be no service south of National Airport between September 10 and October 22; additionally, from September 10 until spring 2023, there will be no Yellow Line service between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza. For more information about the closures and alternative services, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/public-transportation/2022-2023-metrorail-impacts. Flood...
July 4th. Thanks to all who attended our first Independence Day celebration since the start of the pandemic; the event was well-attended by both residents and civic leaders. Special thanks to John Leary, RCA Secretary, for taking the lead role to organize, and to our sponsors, including Christine Garner,...
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