Membership Meeting Minutes-October 14, 2015

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  • Call to order, 7:38 p.m. Reingold Building (433 East Monroe Ave) conference room.
  • Agenda Items
    • Police Report
    • Duncan Library Request
    • Land use Committee
    • Mt. Vernon Community School Request
    • Residential Architecture Conference Recap
    • Oakville Triangle Update
    • Announcements

  • Police report: Mike Hodges
    • Fatal pedestrian incident at Braddock & Commonwealth: APD investigation concluded; at Commonwealth Attorney’s office will determine if charges will be brought.
      No violations on truck
    • Pedestrian safety tips
    • Crime report: Del Ray “in good shape” other than larceny from autos, 3 robberies
  • Duncan Library request
    • $ 3,500 total, ask for $1,000
    • Motion contribute by Gayle Reuther to contribute $1,000 from House & Garden fund
    • Motion passed, all in favor
  • Land use Committee Update
    • Arlandria Floors redevelopment  (1800 MVA)
      • Brett Rice applicant
      • 4-story, retail 1st for; 49 unit 500-700 sf; 3rd floor 15-ft setback; 4th floor 40 foot
      • Bulk plane requirements met
      • Loading zone in front
      • Concerns:
        • Noise from public outdoor space
        • Pedestrian safety at garage entrance
        • Lost of original historical elements (Tthese elements have already deteriorated but will be replicated in new construction)
        • Motion from committee to approve with LUC recommendations
        • Motion passed, all in favor
  • Mt Vernon Community School PTA-Liz Johnson, VP
    • What they want
    • Presentation on the 7 goals of revitalization
      • Goal 1: Keep what people like
      • Goal 2: Repair infrastructures, trees
      • Goal 3: Improve safety issues
      • Goal 4: Accessibility ; inclusion
      • Goal 5: Increase usable space;
      • Goal 6: Provide wider variety of play and learning opportunities (Playspace research)
      • Goal 7: Attractiveness and cultural relevance
    • Hired Cheryl Corson landscape architect and playground safety inspector
    • Request to be followed up by DRCA President Jay Nestlerode
  • Residential Architecture Conference Recap– Lisa Quandt
    • Links sent in newsletter
  • Oakville Triangle Update-David Fromm
    • 10/15 Mt Jeff Park update to Commission
    • 10/1 Public Hearing
    • PY Metro Station Expanded group
  • Announcements
    • DRCA Holiday party-date not set
    • DRCA Chili cook off-date not set
    • DRCA House and Garden Tour -May 7, 2016
    • Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park Dedication October 17 at 8:30 a.m.; reception to follow
    • Halloween Parade October 24 at 2pm.
      • Volunteers  and costume donations needed!
    • Alexandria Turkey Trot, November 26, 9 a.m.
      • Limited number of runners
      • Volunteers needed!
    • Del Ray Artisans:
      • October show: Skeletons – Exploring Under the Surface
      • Halloween Costume Party, $5 tickets on October 31
      • November show: Under $100: Affordable Masterpieces
        • Opening reception: November 6
      • December: Holiday Market (3 weekends, different art and crafts every weekend)