By Anne Bodine

Here’s the development issues that were discussed at last month’s LPCA meeting:

ARVA (on the Days Inn site):
The site is currently pretty rough, with fencing up, but no
demolition progress. The developer is still working on
financing, and there is no clear schedule for moving forward.
Please let the LPCA know if you have specific concerns
during this limbo period.

Joyce Motors:
This project is also delayed pending financing decisions,
though they are moving forward with deconstructing the
building. LPCA will coordinate with Ashton Heights Civic
Association leadership to monitor activity and hold the
demolition and constructions team accountable to county
regulations.

The NCACU building at the corner of 9th Street
North and North Irving Street:
The building will be demolished and a storage facility
is planned to replace it. Anne Bodine is coordinating
communications with concerned residents and will be
attending the upcoming (in September) county meeting.

EHO update:
The Arlington Civic Federation (also known as CivFed) held
a ZOOM call on September 18 to discuss changes to the
Expanded Housing Option (EHO) strategy. There is an EHO
planned for the corner of North Highland Street and 7th Street
North, so this is definitely a neighborhood concern. Classic
Cottages plans to construct an EHO in Ashton Heights at 629
North Monroe Street. Both will be 3-plexes.

Other CivFed Updates:
22 civic associations signed a petition requesting the county to look closely at Lot Coverage. The county
leadership is well aware many residents are upset about the extreme tree loss. They originally agree to study
building height and set-backs, but now are limited to studying impervious surfaces which ties to storm water
runoff concerns.

Additionally, auditors are reviewing community benefit agreements made by the county with developers,
identifying sites where the County has backtracked on agreed upon benefits.