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Monday, March 28, 2022
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom Web Conference
See email for log-in information
Subject to Adjustment
This month’s meeting will feature a presentation and discussion on how to manage tree pits and how to manage site plan projects and their impact on tree canopy by Vincent Verweij, Urban Forest Manager, Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as regular business and committee planning.
Community Discussion (~ 30 – 45 mins)
Arlington County Tree programs update and neighborhood tree issue discussion
Vincent Verweij, Urban Forest Manager, Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation will give a brief presentation about the County’s tree programs. He will then lead a discussion with attendees and address issues raised by the membership, potentially including tree pits and the tree canopy.
Regular Business (~ 45 minutes – 1 hour)
Minutes
We will review and approval the draft minutes from our January 2022 Membership Meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.
As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page.
Ballston BID
Our representative to Ballston Bid, Allyson Ugarte, will share news from Ballston BID.
The Ballston BID recently submitted a letter to the County Board encouraging them to apply for the NVTC grant in order to secure more funding for the planned Ballston Metro West Entrance. View the letter here (PDF).
Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)
Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Adam Theo, and Nick Klissas.
Upcoming speakers
Discussion on speakers for 2022:
- Apr: TBD
- May: Fr. Don Planty and Redevelopment Committee Chairman Rashad Badr, from St. Charles Church will join us to give an update on the current status of their redevelopment efforts.
- Jun: TBD
Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.
Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee (NCAC)
We are still seeking a member or members who wish to be BVSCA’s representative to NCAC. This is a great way to get more involved with a limited, once-monthly time commitment. If you are interested or for more information, please reach out to info@ballstoncivic.org.
Developments within BVSCA’s Boundaries
Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:
- Quincy / Buck Site Update
- American Legion/APAH
- Ballston Macy’s Site Plan Review
- GMU construction
- Grace Community Church – Childcare Site Plan Amendment
- Marymount University Site Plan Amendment
- 11th & Vermont Construction Update
- Ballston Station/APAH construction
- The Clarendon Sector Plan
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- The Kirkwood
- YMCA
- Arlington Public Schools (general issues)
- Education Center Reuse
- Washington-Liberty High School
- Arlington Science Focus Elementary
- Vernon Duplex
- Washington Boulevard improvements
- 3901 Fairfax Drive Public Plaza (Skanska)
Featured Topics (~ 15 – 30 minutes)
Stormwater Working Groups
Adam Theo and Jim Rosen will provide an update on the activities of the Lubber Run and Spout Run Stormwater Working Groups.
Noisy restaurant / bar Issues
Jim Rosen will brief members on joint civic association action to address excessive noise from nearby bars and restaurants.
BVSCA Internal Committee Planning
If time allows after our featured topics, we will return to a discussion of BVSCA internal committee planning.
See our Committees page and Committee Interest Form.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
Our next meeting is Monday, April 25, 2022.
All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!