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Del Ray Citizens Association – Minutes of the Membership Meeting Of September 9, 2013Agenda Included: Crime Report Mt. Vernon Community School Announcement Land Use Committee Report and SUP Vote New DRCA Executive Board Introductions DRCA 2013-2014 Budget Overview and Approval
At the September 9 meeting, the membership voted to support a Land Use Committee recommendation opposing the size of a new sign for the Bell Del Ray apartment building now under construction at 625 E. Monroe Ave., across the street from Simpson Park. City staff and the applicant had agreed on a sign of 50.25 Read More …
The release of a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Metro station at Potomac Yard has been delayed until at least the late fall, Deputy City Manager Mark Jinks told DRCA members at the September 9 membership meeting. The EIS had been scheduled to be released last spring. Jinks said that the city Read More …
On Tuesday, August 6, the DRCA once again sponsored a celebration of National Night Out, an event aimed at promoting community involvement in public safety and crime prevention. Thanks to DRCA board member Jay Nestlerode for taking the lead in organizing the event and for the many volunteers who helped make it a success. Jay Read More …
The following items were discussed at the September 3, 2013 Planning Commission meeting and will require a DRCA Membership vote: SUP 2013-045: 1502 and 1512 Commonwealth Ave and 4 West Nelson Ave Parking Reduction in exchange for affordable housing These are the Lacy Court Apartments on the western side of Commonwealth Avenue between West Monroe Read More …
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.
The National Park Service has been strongly resisting the city’s preferred location for the proposed Metrorail station at Potomac Yard, potentially putting it in jeopardy.At the DRCA membership meeting tomorrow night (Monday, September 9), Deputy City Manager Mark Jinks will discuss the current situation regarding the station and what we can expect to happen in the coming Read More …