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A
A
B
Good
evening,
everyone
we
are
reconvening
after
closed
session,
so
I
have
a
motion
for
us,
which
is
that
I
move
that
the
members
of
the
County
Board
certify
that
at
the
just-concluded
closed
session
number
one.
Only
public
business
matters
lawfully
exempted
from
open
meeting
requirements
under
Chapter
37,
title
2
point
2
of
the
Code
of
Virginia
and
two
only
such
but
such
public
business
matters
as
were
identified
in
the
motion
by
which
the
closed
meeting
was
convened,
were
heard,
discussed
or
considered
by
the
board
there
ii.
Thank
you
very
much.
B
Welcome
guests
will
move
now
into
our
consent
agenda.
Just
a
couple
of
announcements
for
those
joining
us
tonight
about
a
few
accessibility
elements.
Closed
captioning
is
provided
on
the
overhead
screen,
as
well
as
hearing
assisted
devices
for
the
hearing
impaired.
So
please
do
check
with
the
clerk.
If
you
require
any
special
accommodations
and
for
your
convenience
that
podium
can
be
raised
or
lowered
by
using
the
up
or
down
arrows
on
the
right
side.
Please
do
speak
clearly
into
the
microphone
so
that
everyone
can
hear
your
comments.
B
We
will
also
ask
that
the
second
speaker,
the
clerk,
will
call
you
two
at
a
time,
so
the
second
speaker
moved
to
the
front
row
while
waiting
to
speak
and
if
you
are
submitting
documents
as
part
of
your
testimony,
please
hand
them
to
the
clerk
and
include
your
name
and
contact
information
on
all
documents.
The
only
other
note
which
regular
attendees
know
well
is
that
occasionally
we
do
need
to
get
up
and
stretch
our
legs
and
make
sure
that
you
all
know
that
we
can
hear
you
and
see
you.
B
C
It
it's
possible.
They
spoke
with
staff
and
aren't
here
this
evening,
we'll
move
on
to
Jim
Perez,
followed
by
Cynthia
Eckstein.
D
Three
minutes:
please:
item
10
on
the
consent
agenda
is
approval
of
a
new
facility
on
South
glebe
Road
for
the
county's
Head
Start
program.
It's
great
that
the
Department
of
Human
Services
holds
community
meetings
about
childcare,
but
the
important
thing
is
what
County
government
does
not
what
you
say:
you're
going
to
do
this
consent
agenda
item
and
the
other
consent
agenda
items
related
to
childcare.
You
approved
on
Saturday
demonstrate
the
huge
dichotomy
between
the
public
Head
Start
facility.
You
approve
today
and
childcare
facilities
offered
by
private
providers.
D
The
extravagant
Head
Start
facility
includes
almost
every
possible
childcare
amenity,
but
private
childcare
infrastructure
is
typically
repurposed
older,
single
family
homes
with
few
childcare
amenities.
Enough
is
enough.
If
you
can
extravagantly
subsidize
wealthy
nonprofits
and
offer
Amazon
a
billion
dollars
in
corporate
welfare,
you
certainly
can
do
much
more
to
provide
high-quality
childcare
for
Arlington's
families.
Miss
Krystal
item
32
on
the
consent
agenda
is
an
MoU
between
the
county
and
vdot
for
to
transfer
a
portion
of
10th
Road
and
Fairfax
Drive
from
the
state's
road
system
to
the
county's
local
road
system.
D
Can
we
have
the
photos
please?
Almost
a
decade
ago,
the
state
transferred
Columbia
Pike
to
the
county
to
prepare
for
the
construction
of
a
streetcar
system,
so
what's
occurred
on
the
pike
same
old,
deteriorated
streetscape.
The
first
photo
is
the
the
pike
streetscape
near
C
pros
headquarters.
How
many
years
before
the
Pike's
streetscape
receives
necessary
upgrades
the
second
photo
and
we
have
the
photo-
is
of
the
deteriorated
streetscape
on
Fairfax
Drive,
near
leadership,
Arlington's
headquarters,
Fairfax
Drive
needs
repaving.
These
miles
of
new
sidewalks
needs
efficient
street
lights.
D
E
Good
evening,
I
am
dr..
Cynthia
Eckstein
and
I've
lived
at
the
Continental
condos
on
Glebe
Road,
near
Fairfax
Drive,
since
the
Continental
opened
almost
15
years
ago.
I
was
a
program
director
for
the
materials
engineering
at
NSF
before
I
was
forced
to
retire
early
because
of
multiple
sclerosis.
I
am
not
the
only
mobile
mobility
disabled
person
in
the
neighborhood.
There
are
dozens
of
others.
E
When
I
worked
at
NSF,
many
employees
were
increasingly
unhappy
about
the
deteriorated
conditions
around
NSF
like
Boston
Common
Mall
I,
am
forced
to
use
the
mobility
scooter
and
a
row
later
to
get
around
the
neighborhood.
This
is
becoming
increasingly
difficult
because
the
neighborhood's
streetscapes
have
continued
to
deteriorate.
Fairfax
Drive
needs
repaving
miles
of
sidewalks
need
replacement.
E
But
last
year
the
medians
in
on
Fairfax
Drive
were
expensively
landscaped
and
if
friends
installed,
there
is
little
or
no
enforcement
of
traffic
ordinances
specific
to
bicycles.
Why
do
I
have
to
chart
Dodge
people
riding
bicycles
at
high
speeds?
On
the
sidewalks?
There
are
bicycle
lanes
on
Fairfax
Drive,
I
pay,
a
lot
of
taxes
and
condo
fees
to
live
in
Ballston.
I.
B
F
Evening,
I'm
Joe
for
Bach
I'm,
the
head
of
school
at
Bishop,
O'connell,
High
School,
and
it's
my
understanding
that
the
questions
that
were
raised
by
neighbors
relating
to
the
convent
on
Rochester
Street
have
been
worked
out
by
staff.
But
we're
here,
sister
Gina,
the
local
Superior,
the
combin
and
I
are
here
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
might
have
good.
C
H
Good
evening
board
members,
my
name
is
Nicole
bowling
and
I'm
with
the
CP
HD
Planning
Division
I'm
joined
by
Jane
Kim
with
the
department
of
air
services
transportation
division.
This
proposal
is
for
ace
permit
for
Arlington
County's
headstart
program
to
operate
at
the
existing
building
located
at
29
2000
abroad.
H
The
application
proposal
includes
its
for
the
program.
It's
the
center
Childhood
Center
based
education
program
for
children,
aged
3
to
5
years
old
for
Arlington
families
that
meet
the
federal
poverty
guidelines
and
the
program
has
been
operating
at
1801,
North,
George,
Mason
Drive
since
2008,
and
needs
to
be
really
located
due
to
the
proposed
expansion
at
the
Virginia
Hospital
Center
construction
is
anticipated,
begin
in
the
spring
and
operation
to
begin
the
first
quarter
of
2019.
H
This
is
some
more
information
about
the
proposal
they're
requesting
up
to
204
children.
Hours
of
operation
Monday
through
Friday
7:00
to
6:00
7:00
a.m.
to
6:00
p.m.
outdoor
play
at
3:00
playgrounds
will
be
constructed
on
this
on
the
site
for
the
different
age
groups
and
in
addition,
the
22:32
determination
went
before
the
Planning
Commission
at
its
meeting
on
January
17th
and
to
find
the
location,
character
and
extent
of
the
existing
building
to
be
substantially
in
accord
with
the
county's
adopted
comprehensive
plan.
And
this
is
some
information
about
the
staff
parking
requirements.
H
B
I
We
we
had
an
lrpc
meeting
on
the
process
and
we
found
on
behalf
of
two
22:32
it.
It
did
just
occur
to
me
and
I'll
simply
put
this
on
the
table
for
future
discussion
with
staff.
That
I
don't
recall
for
this
22:32
that
we
we
were
informed
that
the
thought
I
just
saw
two
or
three
playgrounds
will
be
constructed
on
the
site,
seemed
to
me
that
that
might
be
information
we
should
get
since
we're
under
statute
required
to
make
a
determination
based
on
the
extent
one
of
three
areas
that
we
are
supposed
to
focus
on.
I
B
J
Seems
to
brief
comment:
if
I
may,
madam
chair,
this
is
clearly
necessitated
by
what's
happening
at
the
Virginia
Hospital
Center
and
a
clear
societal
imperative
to
find
a
new
location
for
the
head
start
program.
Lest
we
lose
a
tremendous
opportunity
to
provide
childcare
for
lower-income
families,
which
would
my
opinion
be
something
that
would
be
detrimental
to
our
duties
of
duties
as
public
servants.
B
Just
echo
Mr
Dorsey's
comments
and
note.
We
had
a
little
bit
more
fulsome
a
discussion
about
the
acquisition
of
the
property
a
few
months
ago
now,
I
think
and
which
is
certainly
associate
myself
with
appreciation
for
the
deliberate
speed
with
which,
with
which
staff
has
worked
to
find
a
space
that
would
be
appropriate
and
perhaps
even
more
convenient
for
these
families.
Then
it's
Prior
home
at
the
Edison
site.
So
with
that
colleagues
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
I'll
call
for
a
vote,
all
those
in
favor,
please
say:
aye
aye
any
opposed
excellent
motion
passes.
B
K
K
We
have
some
use
permit
conditions
with
this,
including
a
Community
Liaison
limit
to
the
number
of
vehicles
based
on
the
number
of
parking
spaces
there
and
then
the
number
of
documents.
In
addition,
the
applicant
will
go
through
a
new
certificate
certificate
of
occupancy
process
and
additional
inspections
before
the
use
can
commence.
B
Thank
you
very
much.
I
know
we
don't
have
any
Commission's
and
we
appreciate
representatives
of
both
the
sisters
and
the
high
school
joining
us
today.
In
the
event
that
board
members
have
questions,
I
think
that
conversation
is
now
with
those
of
us
on
the
board.
If
there
were
questions
or
a
motion,
mr.
Vyse,
that
yes.
L
M
I
say
that
cautiously,
but
I
I
move
that
use
permit
3,
507
17
1
for
a
group
living
residents
convent
for
the
sisters,
servants
of
the
Immaculate
Heart
of
Mary,
located
at
28,
44
North
Rochester
Street
be
approved
for
a
group
living
residence
subject
to
the
proposed
conditions
of
the
staff
report
and
with
the
County
Board
review
in
one
year.
Ie
January
2019.
Second,.
B
N
Believe
that
the
issues
that
were
raised
have
been
have
been
taken
care
of
is
that
correct.
So
we
had
an
email
earlier
about
making
sure
that
the
the
the
use
here
is
cannot
be
used
for
other
purposes,
in
other
words,
that
the
idea
of
this
group
home,
if
the
the
sisters
were
decide
to
leave
the
convent,
that
this
couldn't
be
turned
over
into
some
kind
of
other
use
and
I
just
wanted
to
verify
that
that
is
in
fact,
because
actually,
my
plain
language
reading
of
the
proposed
conditions
doesn't
necessarily
make
that
quite
obvious.
N
K
O
O
It
runs
with
the
land,
which
necessarily
means
that
for
the
duration
of
the
permit,
a
subsequent
use
could
come
in
and
take
advantage
of
the
generic
category
that
is
being
allowed
by
the
use
permit,
which
is
the
group
living
the
way
we
structure
this
is
we
have
regular
reviews
of
so
the
board
has
the
opportunity
to
examine
the
particulars
of
the
use
by
a
successor
and
condition
it
appropriately
or
quite
honestly,
if
it's
really
not
appropriate
for
the
neighborhood
do
not
renew
the
permit.
So
that's
how
we
control
the
successive
uses
and.
K
That's
what
I
would
stress
as
well
that
we
would
keep
something
like
this
on
a
regular
review
rotation
so
that
if
there
were
changes-
or
if
you
know
the
property
is
sold,
that
this
would
be
coming
back
to
the
poor.
And
additionally,
any
new
operator
would
have
to
operate
under
the
same
conditions.
So
if
they
wanted
any
more
residents
or
vehicles
or
something
like
that.
That
would
require
a
use
permit
amendment
and
also
would
have
to
come
back
to
the
board
and
then
be
reevaluated
by
staff
or.
N
O
N
M
J
Not
sure
if
this
conversation
is
holy
or
profane,
but
back
to
the
line
of
inquiry
by
mr.
guts,
all
so
do
the
proposed
conditions.
Would
they
not
transfer
and
apply
to
any
subsequent
owners
explicitly
require
no
more
than
four
cars
and
it
specifically
names
a
convent
with
no
more
than
seven
persons.
So
doesn't
that
speak
to
the
issue
that
we've
seen
via
email,
that
the
only
thing
that
runs
with
this
is
that
you
operate
a
convent
and
have
no
more
than
four
cars,
so
yeah.
O
I
think
the
I
think
it
is
true
that
the
number
of
residents
and
number
of
cars-
things
of
that
nature
remain
intact,
but
I
don't
think
this
is
limited
to
convent
use
the
group-home
type
of
setting.
So
there
could
be
another
similar
kind
of
use
for
a
you
know.
A
non-family
is
gathered
together
for
some
purpose
and
they
would
be
able
to
take
advantage
of
the
permit
subject
to
ongoing
reviews
by
the
staff
and
though.
P
B
You've
heard
their
questions
excellent,
well,
just
echo
mr.
biceps
comments
and
say
we're
delighted
to
have
this
use
in
the
neighborhood
I
think
as
we
about
to
as
we're
about
to
vote
him.
Thank
you
for
engaging
in
that
conversation
to
set
neighborhood
concerns
at
ease,
so
a
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
all
in
favor,
please
say:
aye
aye
miss.
We
should
probably
mr.
County
Attorney
to
make
sure
that
that
counts,
any
opposed,
very
good.
The
motion
passes
and
look
forward
to
having
you
in
the
neighborhood.
Thank
you,
okay.
C
Q
B
M
M
leach
I
wonder
if
you
might
be
able
to
comment
on
that
and
also,
let
me
ask
staff,
perhaps
the
manager,
what
we
are
able
to
say,
especially
with
respect
to
our
relationship
with
the
Boston
Business
Improvement
District,
and
how
we
and
they
are
working
in
a
cooperative
fashion,
to
further
enhance
the
the
appearance
and
the
functionality
of
our
Greater
Boston
streetscape.
In
a
number
of
respects.
Q
So
I'll
first
start
with
one
of
the
underlying
reasons
for
the
request
of
this
transfer
when
the
county
desires
to
make
improvements
on
the
state
primary
routes.
It
involves
really
extensive
coordination
with
VDOT
and
generally
for
any
capital
project.
It
involves
adding
additional
years
to
the
project
timeline
to
actually
get
anything
done,
and
we
have
an
example
very
close
to
the
residents
in
Boston.
Q
What
you
get
if
you're
on
the
state
system
is
you
get
basic
paving
on
us
on
a
cycle
that
is
dependent
on
how
much
revenue
is
available
for
maintenance
statewide
and
you
get
basic
striping,
that
is
it
no
streetlights
regulatory
signs
or
anything
else?
It
is
a
very,
very
basic
level
of
maintenance
when
the
county
actually
takes
over
streets.
Q
The
experience
that
we've
had
on
Columbia
Pike
is
actually
the
county
invests
in
a
series
of
capital
projects
to
upgrade
the
facility.
The
paving
quality
on
Columbia
Pike
is
now
better
than
it
was
when
it
was
transferred.
We
have
actually
built
out
a
number
of
projects.
We
have
another
one
going
into
construction
and
the
same
is
intended
for
this
transfer.
We
have
the
boston
west
entrance
project
at
Vermont,
Street
and
Fairfax
Drive,
where
we
have
a
number
of
projects
as
you
get
into
Virginia
square
and
Clarendon
as
well.
So.
M
So
mr.
leach,
on
the
other
hand,
when
we
saw
the
slides
of
the
Columbia
Pike
streetscape
in
front
of
C
Pro,
it
didn't
look
too
good,
and,
and
so
my
question
is,
could
you
it
and
the
pike
is
not
the
focus
right
now?
It's
it's
it's
Route
237
and
by
the
way,
if
I
could
just
ask
the
manager
in
terms
of
plain
English,
I
think
it'd
be
very
helpful
for
the
for
the
public
if
we
would
be
referring
to
these
these
highway
numbers
and
by
their
common
street
name
and
the
board
reports.
M
Q
So
I'll
just
follow
up
on
a
couple
of
those
items.
Pretty
much
all
of
the
sidewalks
in
Boston
are
the
result
of
site
plan
buildings,
and
so
the
maintenance
of
the
streetscape
travels
for
the
life
of
a
site
plan
with
that
building.
So
it
is
a
private
responsibility
and,
to
the
extent
that
sidewalks
are
failing,
it
becomes
a
code
enforcement
action.
Q
M
Q
B
R
J
J
J
Q
Our
discussions
with
VDOT
we
concluded
that
it
was
best
from
a
maintenance
standpoint
to
go
to
the
closest
signalized
intersection
and
the
character
of
that
Street
actually
changes
after
you
clear
the
signal
at
Barton
you're,
actually
like
a
non
right.
It's
it
is
much
more
designed
as
an
on-ramp
I
guess.
S
Q
J
Q
N
Thank
you,
madam
chair
I,
just
actually
wanted
to
acknowledge
doctor
Eckstein
for
coming
out
this
evening.
I
know
it's
blustery
cold
out
there
and
it's,
and
it's
and
I
very
much
appreciate
that
you
have
come
out
to
share
your
concerns
and
once
you
know
that
I
think
that
they're
shared
by
by
the
board
here
and
and
mr.
Vyse,
that
did
a
good
job
at
asking
about
some
of
the
things.
N
Q
One
of
the
initiatives
that
we
have
underway
right
now,
through
the
update
of
our
bicycle
element
of
our
master
transportation
plan,
is
actually
to
upgrade
on
street
facilities
to
make
those
facilities
more
attractive,
more
useable
to
a
broader
cross-section
of
cyclists,
so
the
best
outcome
is
actually
to
provide
facilities
where
people
want
to
go
that
are
that
are
on
streep
are
protected
and
that
actually
alleviates
the
pressure
of
people
desiring
to
ride
on
the
sidewalks.
Do
we
have
a
rider
education
program,
their
extensive
between
our
Arlington
commuter
services,
program
and
wobba?
N
B
B
That
event
I
believe
we're
ready
for
a
vote.
The
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
all
in
favor.
Please
say
aye
aye
any
opposed
excellent.
Thank
you.
The
item
passes
all
right.
So
colleagues,
we'll
move
now
into
our
regular
hearing
item
I
think
we're
well
within
the
the
time
restrictions
there
and
madam
clerk,
if
you
could
call
please
our
first
regular
hearing
item
I'll.
C
B
G
T
Okay
good
evening,
I'm
Maureen
Markham
with
the
housing
division
and
I'm
here,
to
give
you
a
presentation
about
the
approval
of
a
half
loan
documents
for
the
renovation
project
of
Culpepper,
Garden
Apartments
for
low-income
residents
of
Arlington
and
next
slide.
So
in
November
of
2016,
the
board
approved
an
allocation
of
ten
point:
seven
million
and
a
half
funds.
This
amount
included
about
nine
point:
four
million
in
new
funds
and
a
roll
over
an
existing
loan
of
about
one
point:
three:
five
million.
At
the
time.
T
T
The
actions
recommended
by
the
county
manager
this
evening
are
to
approve
and
authorize
the
execution
of
the
1/2
loan
agreement
and
related
documents,
and
also
to
ratify
and
approved
documents
related
to
the
existing
housing
assistance
program,
contract
on
the
property
and
that's
necessary
in
order
to
assure
that,
the
new
owner
is
able
to
receive
the
rental
subsidy
payments
through
the
HUD
project-based
vouchers.
Okay,
next
slide:
coal
Pepper
Garden
is
a
senior
housing
complex
at
Pershing.
Drive
in
Henderson
Road
in
North
Arlington,
it's
a
national
model
for
Aging
in
Place
for
very
low-income
elderly
residents.
T
The
renovation
project
represents
the
culmination
of
an
effort
that
began
in
2012
by
the
Arlington
County
by
Arlington
County
and
the
Arlington
retirement
Housing
Corporation
to
devise
a
strategy
that
would
ensure
the
financial
stability
of
Culpeper
garden
apartments
for
the
long
term,
while
also
ensuring
that
the
property
remains
a
safe
home
for
extremely
low-income
elderly
residents.
The
project
will
complete
extensive
exterior
and
interior
renovations.
T
All
210
units
will
be
affordable
with
rents
for
208
of
the
unit's
restricted
at
60%
of
the
area,
median
income
and
two
units
at
80%
AMI
and
that's
to
avoid
displacement
of
current
residents.
However,
Culpepper
is
committed
to
serving
its
extremely
low-income
population
and
will
voluntarily
set
some
rents
at
lower
levels.
T
Affordability
is
also
achieved
through
a
combination
of
HUD
vouchers
and
Arlington
County
Housing
grants
a
tenant,
Assistance,
Fund
and
a
transition
reserve
fund
will
help
those
residents
who
do
not
have
rental
assistance
to
afford
the
higher
rents
after
the
renovation.
Okay,
next
slide.
Okay,
so
in
nearly
15
months
since
ei
have
funds
were
allocated,
the
budget
numbers
have
shifted
somewhat,
which
is
typical
for
projects
the
size
and
scope.
T
A
the
total
development
costs
actually
decreased
by
over
three
million
dollars
and
the
largest
factor
in
that
reduction
was
a
five
million
dollar
decrease
in
the
acquisition
costs.
That
reduction,
though,
was
offset
by
a
two
million
increase
in
construction
costs,
so
changes
in
the
sources
of
funds
to
pay
for
the
project
reflect
those
changes
in
the
costs
and
also
adjustments
in
senior
loan
terms
and
equity
prices
for
tax
credits.
So,
as
a
result,
the
projected
tax
credit
equity
decreased,
while
the
first
mortgage
from
vhda
using
tax
exempt
bonds,
actually
increased
okay.
T
So
the
amount
of
the
a
have
financing
is
unchanged.
However,
in
in
a
plan,
that's
somewhat
unique
to
this
project
at
closing,
the
proceeds
of
the
a
half
loan
will
be
deposited
in
an
escrow
account
with
vhda
to
provide
security
for
short
term
construction
bonds.
The
a
have
flown
will
be
provided
as
a
residual
receipts
loan
at
0%
interest
for
a
32
year
term,
except
that
during
the
construction
period,
the
funds
held
in
escrow
will
accrue
interest
at
1
percent.
T
The
total
a
have
funds
per
unit
are
well
below
our
program
average
at
about
51,000
dollars
per
unit.
I
would
also
mention
that
Culpeper
will
realize
some
cash
proceeds
of
approximately
1.8
million
from
the
sale
and
that
will
be
used
primarily
to
establish
an
operating
reserve
and
provide
services
to
the
residents.
Okay,
okay,
next,
okay,
following
approval
of
the
1/2
loan
documents,
the
project
will
close
on
financing
in
late
March
and
construction
will
begin
shortly.
T
Thereafter,
the
construction
will
be
accomplished
in
fourteen
phases
relocating
the
residents
within
the
building
to
avoid
disruption
as
much
as
possible.
The
entire
renovation
should
be
completed
by
the
spring
of
2020.
The
project
addresses
multiple
goals
of
the
affordable
housing
master
plan.
It
provides
a
home
for
many
older,
extremely
low
income
residents
who
have
no
other
housing
or
service
options,
and
it
promises
to
enhance
quality
of
life
for
very
low-income
seniors
in
Arlington
for
many
years
to
come.
Okay,
so
that
concludes
my
presentation.
I'd
be
happy
to
answer
any
questions.
B
R
And
I've
consulted
with
our
attorney
and
I
can
or
Miss
crystal
has
for
me
and
I
can
make
this
fairly
simple.
It's
quite
a
series
of
recommendations.
So
what
I
would
like
to
move
is
that
the
County
Board
approved
the
county
managers
recommendations
in
the
staff
report
dated
January,
25th
2018
and
those
are
recommendations,
one
through
five
regarding
Culpepper
Gardens.
R
Simply
like
I'm,
not
gonna,
add
I.
Don't
have
pi,
just
I
think
this
is
a
great
project.
I
know
what
we've
been
working
on
it
for
a
long
time
that
the
services
and
benefits
you
provide
our
community.
It's
it's
just
tremendous
you've
been
doing
it
for
a
long
time
and
I'm
really
pleased
to
see
this
moving
forward.
Thank
you.
So
much
yeah,
that's
great
and
I
plan
to
vote
for
it.
B
M
Laud
this
project
any
more
than
that,
except
to
say
that
the
highlight
of
my
Martin
Luther
King
Day
day
of
service,
was
calling
bingo
at
Culpepper
garden
for
over
an
hour,
and
it
was
this.
Basically,
it
was
like
a
contest
between
the
seniors
who
lived
there
and
some
Girl
Scouts
who
were
visiting
and
it
was
it,
was
a
fight
to
the
finish.
I'll
tell
you,
you
could
hear
a
lot
of
the
seniors
cry
out,
bingo
a
lot
louder
than
that
some
of
those
girls,
but
it
was.
M
C
D
D
First
question
is
how
many
people
who
cleaned
offices,
all
their
work,
lives
or
worked
in
fast
food
and
restaurants
or
retail,
on
the
pike
other
work
lives
can
afford
to
live
in
couple
Culpepper
Gardens
I
did
a
FOIA
request
for
spreadsheets
of
tenants,
income
from
parks
Shirlington,
and
there
are
significant
numbers
of
people
under
30%
of
ami
living
in
park.
Shirlington
and,
as
you
know,
it
appears
that
everyone
in
HC,
DS
at
below
30%
of
ami,
will
have
to
move
and,
above
80%
of
ami
will
have
to
move.
D
So
how
affordable
is
this
as
workforce
housing
for
people
who
only
have
social
security
as
pension
income,
for
example?
The
second
question
is:
has
Culpepper
garden?
One
has
a
pending
application
to
HUD
for
approximately
110
protection
vouchers,
TPVs
and
according
to
the
staff
report,
it's
unknown
when
HUD
will
make
a
final
decision
per
page
three
of
the
staff
report.
So
what's
the
fallback
position
about
BP
V's,
given
the
Trump
administration
has
its
own
biases
about
housing?
Thank
you.
Thank.
B
You
mr.
Harris
and
I
apologize
again,
so
I
actually
think.
Colleagues,
if
others
don't
have
questions
I,
would
love
to
take
the
opportunity.
Ask
mr.
Brown
a
Miss
color
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
the
average
income.
Broadly
speaking
of
your
tenants
and
what
other
sources
they
might
draw
on
to
meet
the
already
reduce,
but
perhaps
so
high
to
sum
cost
of
housing.
U
The
average
resident
income
is
$18,000
a
year.
It
is
largely
social
security.
In
fact,
44%
of
our
residents
have
an
income
of
fifteen
thousand
two
hundred
and
twenty
dollars
a
year.
There's
not
much
opportunity
for
that
income
to
grow
as
they
are
retired
and
primarily
living
on
Social
Security.
So
that's
the
difficulty
we
face
with
this
community.
We
are
exhausting
every
opportunity
we
have
to
provide
rent
that
will
satisfy
the
needs
of
our
costs,
as
well
as
protect
the
housing
for
our
residents
for
the
future
and
will
continue
to
do
so.
V
Mr.
Bray
and
was,
as
was
mentioned
in
the
November
2016
presentation,
the
rents
will
be
targeted
voluntarily
lower
than
the
60%
of
the
area.
Median
income
limit.
That
limit
is
for
financing
purposes
and
entitles
us
to
tax
credits,
but
the
rents
will
be
voluntarily
set
lower
and,
in
addition,
the
county
provides
and
is
expected
to
provide
housing
grants
to
allow
the
residents
who
make,
as
Linda
said,
very
low
income
to
afford
these
even
modest
rents.
It's.
U
B
J
J
R
B
Well,
thank
you
for
making
the
time
tonight
and
and
really
great
thanks
to
to
our
staff
as
well.
You
know
that
there
is
a
correlation
between
how
how
deep
you
all
are
trying
to
go
with
the
population
you're
serving
and
they're
very
low
incomes,
the
average
of
$18,000
really
striking,
and
the
complexity
required
to
finance
a
project
like
this,
and
we
know
it's.
It's
been
a
labor
of
love,
maybe
with
the
emphasis
on
the
labor.
So
thank
you
for
persisting.
I.
Think
we're
grateful
to
have
this
opportunity
to
ratify
the
loan.
That
I
know.
B
We've
discussed
in
Prior
meetings
with
you
all
tonight
and
ensure
that
these
units
can
continue
to
serve
this
population.
Thank
you,
so
colleagues,
I
believe
that
we're
ready
to
vote
and
the
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
all
in
favor.
Please
say:
aye
aye.
Any
opposed
excellent
motion
passes
unanimously.
Thank
you
again
and
thank
you
to
staff.
C
B
W
The
site
is
located
between
Clarendon
Boulevard
and
Wilson
Boulevard,
bordered
to
the
east
and
west
by
North,
Edgewood
Street
and
North
Fillmore
Street.
The
Clarendon
market
site
plan
was
approved
by
the
County
Board
in
November
1999
and
included
a
club
amendment
rezoning
in
a
new
site
plan
for
the
construction
of
two
hundred
fifteen
thousand
square
feet
of
retail
GF,
a
three
hundred
apartment
units
and
eighty-eight
townhouse
units.
W
The
market
Commons
site
plan
covers
three
blocks,
including
block
a
originally
occupied
by
the
Clarendon
Education
Center
and
subject
to
this
and
the
subject
of
this
application
block
be
occupied
by
Whole,
Foods
and
Block
C
occupied
by
the
Market
Common
Clarendon
retail
development,
Clarendon,
Park,
townhouses
and
central
urban
park.
The
site
plan
has
have
been
amended
several
times
since
its
original
approval,
including
an
amendment
to
approve
inline
retail
on
block
a
along
Clarendon
Boulevard
approved
in
February
2002.
W
So
the
Clarendon
sector
plan
provides
the
guiding
framework
for
future
development
in
Clarendon
envisioning
the
area
as
an
urban
village
and
outlining
goals
that
are
achieved
through
adopted
policies
that
guide
development.
There's
these
policies
address
areas
concerning
density,
transferrable
density,
receiving
sites,
use,
mix,
building,
preservation,
building
mass
public
spaces
transportation
and
parking.
W
The
sector
plan
identifies
multiple
plazas
within
the
market.
Common
development,
including
the
subject
plaza
that
existed
at
the
time
of
the
sector
plans
adoption
the
sector
plan
speaks
primarily
to
redevelopment
of
a
feature
Plaza
at
the
corner
of
the
wholefoods
block,
which
is
circled
here,
emphasizing
its
fronting
new
retail
space
and
outdoor
cafes
and
public
activity.
W
The
sector
plan
identifies
the
engravers
building
called
out
here
in
the
red
outline
for
historic
facade
preservation,
but
we
should
note
that
the
map
implies
that
the
iota
building
called
out
in
blue
is
also
called
out
for
preservation,
which
is
not
the
case.
Only
the
the
engravers
building
at
28:36,
Wilson
Boulevard
is
recommended
for
building
preservation.
I
will
add
that
the
county's
historic
research
resources
inventory
subsequent
to
the
sector
plans
adoption
identified
the
engravers
building
as
an
essential
property
calling
for
the
maximum
extent
of
preservation
possible.
W
The
sector
plan
identifies
the
existing
ten-foot
streetscape,
with
on
Wilson
Boulevard,
calling
for
wider
Street
scapes
with
a
minimum
8
8-foot,
clear
width.
However,
the
sector
plan
allows
for
instances
were
appropriate.
Sidewalk
clear
with
can
be
reduced
to
at
least
6
feet
exclusive
of
tree
pits
and
street
furniture.
W
So
the
project
proposal
includes
rezoning
of
the
iota
and
engravers
building
parcels
so
that
they
can
be
incorporated
in
the
market
and
site
plan,
as
well
as
a
major
site
plan.
Amendment
two
three
three
site
plan:
339
to
renovate
the
existing
office
building
with
a
fourth
floor
addition
and
new
building
building
mass
above
the
iota
and
engravers
buildings,
the
creation
of
a
ground-level
arcade
along
North,
Edgewood,
Street
and
adding
retail
use
to
the
basement
first
and
second
levels
of
the
building,
as
well
as
streetscape
and
Plaza
improvements
and
retail
facade
improvements
along
Clarendon
Boulevard
feature.
W
W
W
So
the
existing
Wilson
Boulevard
streetscape,
currently
is
substandard.
With
a
clear
width
of
2.8
feet
at
the
narrowest
point
and
typical,
clear
widths
of
3.4
23.8
feet
along
the
block,
the
proposed
redesign
would
move
existing
tree
pits
into
new
bump
outs
in
the
parking
lane
along
the
south
edge
of
Wilson
Boulevard,
resulting
in
a
reduction
of
on-street
parking
spaces
from
11
to
for
a
decrease
in
street
trees
from
8
to
5,
but
an
increase
in
sidewalk
clear
with
to
approximately
six
and
a
half
feet.
W
W
Staff
also
recommends
approval
of
the
subject
site
plan
amendment
for
redevelopment
of
an
existing
office
building,
with
addition
of
adjacent
property
into
the
safe
play
area,
with
approximately
27,000
495
square
feet
of
additional
commercial
floor
area
and
to
allow
retail
use,
in
addition
to
office,
use
with
modifications
for
increased
density
for
LEED,
certification
and
historic
preservation,
reduced
parking
and
loading
requirements
and
other
modifications
as
necessary
to
achieve
the
proposed
development
plans
subject
to
the
conditions
of
the
ordinance.
Thank
you
thank.
X
What
I'd
like
to
do
is
give
you
a
brief
overview
of
the
scope
of
the
application
and
the
site
and
some
of
the
open
space
and
streetscape
improvements,
and
then
I'd
like
to
turn
it
over
to
our
architect.
Actually
talk
about
the
building
and
the
design
and
the
new
uses
that
we're
introducing
to
the
site,
but
before
I
show
you
anything
I'd
like
to
begin
by
thanking
the
staff
and
thanking
our
our
partners
with
the
SPRC,
the
H
ALR
B,
the
Transportation
Commission
and
Planning
Commission
for
all
their
cooperation
and
stewardship
of
this
application.
X
It's
been
through
a
really
really
productive
public
process
and,
as
a
result,
the
project
has
it's
just
gotten
better
at
each
step.
So
we're
very
excited
to
be
here
tonight
and
we're
just
happy
to
be
here.
It's
great
project
who
we've
worked
on
as
staff
noted,
cyclin
339
occupies
three
different
blocks
in
the
Clarendon
area:
a
B
and
C
block
a
being
the
the
subject
block
with
the
Education
Center
building
block.
B.
X
Being
the
existing
wholefoods
facility
and
blocks
see
the
retail
loop
and
to
zoom
in
a
bit
on
block
a
we've
outlined
the
scope
of
work
in
red.
The
sort
of
dark,
grey
shaded
area
on
this
slide
indicates
the
location
of
the
existing
iota
cafe
the
engraver
building
and
the
service
alley
that
runs
alongside
the
engraver
building.
That's
the
area.
That's
zoned,
c2!
It's
not
currently
part
of
the
site
plan,
so
it's
just
got
its
old
existing
buy-rite
zoning.
X
The
area
shaded
in
white
is
the
location
of
the
Education
Center
building
and
that's
really
where
the
bulk
of
the
work
is
taking
place
on
this
project
and
along
the
bottom
of
the
slide
along
Clarendon
Boulevard.
You
can
see
the
top
floor
of
the
existing
parking
garage,
which
sits
over
top
the
inline
retail
and
we're
really
not
proposing
any
modifications
to
that
inline
retail
or
to
the
garage
other
than
just
very,
very
minor
repairs.
X
Total
density
for
the
building
is
a
little
bit
over
166
thousand
square
feet
and
at
the
tallest
point
it
will
be
four
storeys
and
60
feet,
which
is
consistent
with
the
sector
plan.
Recommendation
parking
for
the
building
is
located
both
in
the
on-site
garage,
as
well
as
just
under
300
spaces
across
the
street
in
the
retail
loop
garage
and
that
that
delineation
of
parking
harkens
back
to
the
original
zoning
approval
for
the
market
common
development.
X
Other
features
that
staff
has
already
pointed
out
include
preservation
of
the
engraver
building,
achievement
of
LEED,
Gold
certification
and
open
space
improvements
around
the
block
in
terms
of
community
benefits.
We
are
proposing
a
package
of
benefits
that
you
would
see
typical
of
other
site
plans,
including
an
affordable
housing
fund
contribution,
utility
fund
contribution,
public
art
contribution
and
implementation
of
a
transportation
management
program.
X
This
is
the
ground
floor
of
the
building.
I'll
just
quickly
walk
around
the
site
and
emphasize
a
few
of
the
streetscape
and
open
space
items
of
note,
starting
at
the
top
of
the
slide
along
Wilson
Boulevard.
You
can
see
the
loading
court,
which
runs
alongside
the
engraver
building,
that's
existing
today
and
we're
proposing
to
keep
that
loading
access
internal
to
the
site
and
make
sure
that
those
service
functions
are
impacting
the
public
right-of-way.
X
You
can
see
the
tables
and
chairs
the
side
of
the
engraver
building,
which
will
show
you
in
more
detail
in
a
moment.
Moving
along
Wilson
Boulevard.
You
can
see
the
tree
pit
bulb
outs
that
protrude
into
what
is
currently
the
parking
lane
and
thereby
free
up
more
space
for
clear
sidewalk
along
Edgewood
Street.
X
You
can
see
where
we've
peeled
back
the
first
story
of
the
building
to
create
a
new
outdoor,
arcade
and
then
finally,
the
corner
plaza
with
the
improved
paving
and
new
outdoor
seating
opportunities
at
the
corner
of
Clarendon
Boulevard
and
North
Edgewood
Street
and
moving
along
Clarendon
Boulevard.
You
can
see
what
is
largely
the
existing
streetscape
proposed
to
remain,
as
is
so
moving
to
open
space,
we'll
start
with
the
corner
Plaza.
This
is
the
primary
open
space
contemplated
by
the
Clarendon
sector
plan
for
this
block.
X
Again,
you
can
see
the
the
upgraded
paving
pattern
and
decking
pattern
to
bring
some
more
visual
interest
to
this.
This
public
plaza
and
we're
envisioning
a
mixture
of
public
and
private
outdoor
seating
to
help
in
live
in
this
area,
and
we
will
be
dedicating
a
public
access
easement
over
the
plaza
another
open
space
opportunity
way
identified
during
the
course
of
designing
this
building
is
at
the
next
level
above
grade.
On
top
of
the
current
Baja
Fresh
restaurant.
X
And
finally,
the
last
outdoor
space
that
is
going
to
be
created
as
part
of
the
project
is
along
the
side
wall
of
the
historic
and
graver
building
and
without
previewing.
The
architectural
discussion
too
much
I'll
just
say
that
we
worked
very
hard
with
the
SPRC
and
the
H
al
RB
to
come
up
with
a
plan
where
there
could
be
some
after-hours
seating
in
Alley
area
and
bring
some
activity
to
this
part
of
the
building,
while
still
maintaining
the
historic
character
of
that
side.
Wall.
X
Shifting
gears
to
Street
scapes
this
slide
compares
the
existing
condition
at
the
top
to
the
proposed
condition.
As
staff
noted,
the
existing
condition
is
extremely
substandard.
Here,
with
under
three-foot
clear
in
a
lot
of
spaces
working
with
staff
and
with
the
SPRC
we
came
up
with
plan
for
the
tree
pit
bulb
outs
that
that
take
those
tree
pits
and
other
infrastructure
and
move
them
out
into
the
parking
lane.
I
create
a
much
more
generous
sidewalk
condition
along
Wilson
Boulevard.
X
X
E
B
Y
Z
You,
my
name
is
Jo
and
tuna
vich
I'm,
president
of
Antuna
vich
associates.
We
have
offices
here
in
Clarendon
at
2,200,
Clarendon
Boulevard
and
what
meant
failed
to
say
was
that
20
years
ago,
I
stood
here
and
actually
presented
to
the
board
for
the
Clarendon
for
the
Clarendon,
the
market
common
as
planned
and
total
project
and
I'm
just
thrilled
to
be
back.
It
says
something
about
old
architects,
but
I
won't
get
into
that.
Z
Z
What
we've
tried
to
do
is
provide
so
much
more
access
to
the
building
by
putting
the
retail
on
the
ground
floor
by
redoing
the
Baha
fresh
storefront,
and
by
keeping
the
loading
in
the
back,
so
the
trucks
are
totally
hidden.
We
believe
we've
celebrated
the
street
and
celebrated
access
to
the
building
and
actually
complemented
greatly
the
retail
in
downtown
Clarendon.
Next
fine.
Z
On
the
second
floor,
we
hope
to
have
office
or
retail.
We
would
like
to
have
retail
tenants
that
can
extend
up
to
the
second
floor
and
continue
the
excitement
of
the
first
floor
to
the
second
floor,
thereby
having
lights
on
in
the
building
much
longer
and
creating
a
sense
of
activity,
even
above
the
two
historic
buildings
that
we
are
preserving,
creating
mezzanine
space
above
the
access
of
access
to
the
roof
of
Baja
is
critical
for
us.
Z
Z
But
on
this
floor
the
third
floor,
we
will
have
a
possible
connection
over
to
the
parking
garage,
so
those
that
Park
in
the
garage,
the
existing
garage
that
was
built
as
part
of
phase
2
when
phase
three
comes
along
you'll,
be
able
to
connect
to
the
building
on
the
third
floor
right
into
the
new,
the
new
office
space
and
then
on
the
fourth
floor.
This
is
an
added
floor
so
that
the
entire
building
will
be
below
the
maximum
height
of
60
feet,
but
we
have
a
little
space
left
where
we
can
add
the
fourth
floor.
Z
There
is
some
Terrace
area
that
we
show
around
the
east
side
and
the
south
side
of
the
terrace
of
the
office
floor.
That's
just
for
office
space,
that's
not
public
area.
There
was
some
concern
by
neighbors
that
that
would
be
public
space,
but
that's
just
a
feature
we're
providing
to
that
office
user
so
that
they
can
have
an
office
and
be
able
to
step
outside,
which,
I
think
is
a
very
nice
feature
and
celebrate
the
green
nature
of
the
building
next
slide.
Z
This
is
a
basement
plan
and
we
are
providing
a
much
expanded
bike
room
down
here.
So
if
you
bike
to
the
facility
you'll
be
able
to
take
a
large
freight
elevator
down
and
secure
your
bike
in
the
basement,
we
will
also
have
bike
areas
on
the
on
the
sidewalk.
But
this
is
a
large
collection
so
that,
if
you
are
working
in
the
building,
you
can
store
your
bike
downstairs
and
and
then
take
the
elevator
back
up
to
the
office
space.
Z
The
architecture
of
the
building
is
a
little
bit.
We've
gone
back
to
the
old
Sears
building
and
really
gone
back
to
the
future,
so
to
speak.
We've
come
up
with
a
building
that
is
evocative
of
a
little
older
time,
a
more
industrial
time
and
really
a
time
that
reflected
in
Clarendon,
perhaps
in
the
1930s,
and
so
we
have
these
windows
with
many
divided
elements
in
it
and
then
even
the
fourth
floor
expressed
differently.
Z
This
was
not
the
first
image
we
present
it
to
staff
staff,
sent
us
back
to
the
drawing
board
and
said
make
this
corner
much
more,
inviting
this
is
a
very
important
corner.
As
you
come
from
the
east
to
the
west,
you
can
see
that
the
existing
building
in
the
top
left-hand
corner
looks
very
ominous,
and
so
now
what
we've
done
is
I
think
come
up
with
a
building
that
says
this
is
very
friendly.
This
is
very
user
friendly,
activate
and
celebrate
the
retail
and
celebrate
the
the
office
above.
Z
Z
So
it
is
very
clear
where
the
entrance
is
and
then
I
think
this
is
going
to
help
Edgewood
dramatically
with
this
lower
sidewalk
and
the
upper
sidewalk
as
you
compare
it
to
the
existing
image
up
there,
it's
kind
of
dark
and
bland.
So
as
you
walk
by
at
night,
you'll
you'll
really
feel
that
you're
in
Clarendon,
this
very
special
place
in
Arlington
County
and
then
finally,
the
restoration
of
the
engravers
building
and
iota
next
to
it
while
iota
is
not
clarified,
classified
technically
as
a
historic
building.
Z
We
will
keep
both
facades
this
the
west
side
of
the
engravers
building.
We
worked
hard
with
staff
on
and
I
think
that
the
final
solution
is
so
much
different
than
what
we
originally
came
up
with.
So
I
must
compliment
working
with
staff
and
with
neighbors
on
coming
up
with
this
idea
right
next
to
Whitlow's,
I,
think
it
activates
that
area
and
just
doesn't
create
another
blank
wall.
Z
We're
designing
by
committee
actually
turned
out
better
yeah
Architects
hate
that
you
know
touching
my
design-
oh
my
goodness,
but
this
is
a
case
where
it
actually
has
worked
out
much
better,
so
we're
very
proud
of
what
we
have
come
up
with
collectively
here
and
I
just
want
to
thank
everybody
for
their
participation
and
we
look
forward
to
a
positive
vote
tonight.
Thank
you
so
much
thank.
B
You
very
much
mr.
Arjuna
vich.
We
have
a
few
Commission's
with
us
today
and
I
know.
We've
received
a
letter
from
the
Transportation
Commission
and
we've
also
heard
by
letter
and
we'll
hear
tonight
from
the
Planning
Commission
in
the
a
chiller
be
so
mystical
I'll
go
to
you
first
to
represent
the
Planning
Commission's
discussions
and
conclusions.
Thank.
I
You
Madame,
chair
and
members
of
the
board
Planning
Commission
voted
unanimously
to
advise
the
board
to
approve
the
rezoning,
the
extension
of
line
a
and
the
site
plan
amendment
redevelopment
excuse
me.
We
held
three
SPR
meetings
in
attendance
were
representatives
of
the
Clarendon
courthouse,
Civic,
Association
lyon,
village,
citizen
association,
Clarendon
park
homeowners
association
and
the
Civic
Federation.
We
took
no
public
testimony.
I
There
were
no
folks
needing
to
testify
at
our
meeting
at
the
Planning
Commission
we
discussed
site
circulation,
transportation
and
parking
issues,
trees,
site
activation
site
architecture
and
the
terraces
above
the
engravers
building,
retail
retention
and
public
access.
Easements
I
wanted
to
make
just
three
points
which
I
thought
were
really
very
interesting
about.
This
particular
work
that
we
did
with
this
applicant
and
with
staff
I'm
gonna
call
out
something
you've
heard
from
both
staff
and
the
applicant.
The
sort
of
interesting
compromise
that
we
agreed
was
very
appropriate
regarding
the
streetscape
along
Wilson
Boulevard.
I
I
This
resulted
in
fewer
trees
and
fewer
parking
spaces,
but
it
was
the
sense
of
the
Commission
that
this
was
a
good
approach
and
I
call
this
out,
because
we
often
do
have
the
tree.
People
versus
the
pedestrian
people
versus
the
parking
people,
and
it's
really
good
to
see
how
we
can
all
work
together
and
come
up
with
a
good
approach
and
I
wanted
to
call
that
out.
I
More
importantly,
I
wanted
to
say
that,
despite
the
loss
of
the
iota
live
music
enterprise,
the
developer
was
very,
very
thoughtful
about
the
redevelopment
of
the
particular
space,
designing
it
in
a
way
that
would
not
preclude
some
other
similar
enterprise
to
occupy
it.
These
are
the
spaces
and
the
places
that
make
an
area
distinctive
and
sustain
a
rich
community
life.
We
would
encourage
the
developer
to
continue
this
approach
and
perhaps
look
for
such
or
similar
arts
tenants
going
forward.
I
I
also
want
to
say
that
during
the
SPR
during
our
Planning
Commission
meeting,
we
did
hear
the
Valentine's
that
you
also
heard
tonight
this.
This
really
is
very,
very
rewarding
for
a
process
that
that
can
be
very
arduous,
touting
deep
community
engagement
is
a
great
opportunity,
but
it's
also
a
great
challenge
and
it's
one
of
those
s
PRCs.
That
was
really
that
resulted
in
an
effort
and
a
site
plan
that
everybody
was
not
only
okay
with
but
excited
about
and
happy
with.
I
B
P
You
for
the
opportunity
to
speak.
This
project
has
come
a
long
way
since
we
first
saw
it
and,
as
you
may
or
may
not
recall,
when
an
an
HR
our
building
is
deemed
essential.
That
does
mean
that
it
should
be
preserved
to
the
greatest
extent
possible,
and
the
HLR
bee
was
very
certainly
gratified
to
see
that
the
bulk
of
the
building
and
not
just
the
facade
would
be
preserved.
We
did
look
at
what
was
going
on
around
the
building
and
think
the
cantilever
design
works.
P
Well,
I'm,
just
sorry
that
you
didn't
have
a
front
view
of
it,
because
then
you
get
a
real
feel
for
what
it
looks.
Like
I
mean
it's
what
they
showed.
You
shows
the
alley
and
the
side
of
the
building.
We
did
feel
that
that
one
door,
as
I
mentioned
in
my
letter
and
and
as
part
of
the
site
plan
toward
the
rear
of
the
building,
would
be
a
minimally
invasive
structure
that
would
not
interfere
with
the
historic
building.
The
Conklin's
flora
sign,
I.
P
P
We
also
were
gratified
to
see
that
there's
a
perpetual
historic
preservation
easement
on
the
on
the
engravers
building.
Oh
the
the
only
other
thing
I
want
to
comment
on
specifically
was
when
we
discussed
the
alley.
We
talked
about
various
structures
that
might
be
attached
to
the
side
of
the
building,
and
we
are,
of
course,
urge
the
applicant
to
put
anything
on
the
side
of
the
building
in
a
way
that
would
not
Mar
the
historic
fabric
and
could
be
removed
if
necessary.
P
So
I
think
we
I
didn't
see
anything
in
the
site
plan
condition
specifically
about
that.
But
you
know,
for
example,
lighting
attached
to
mortar
joints
and
not
to
not
to
the
brick
the
trellises
we
felt
were
temporary.
I
noticed
in
the
there
was
some
discussion
of
our
mention
of
awnings
again
any
temporary
structures
that
don't
Mar
the
building,
but
it's
great
to
see
it
preserved.
P
D
D
D
Yes,
I'm
asking
the
county
board
I'm,
not
asking
them.
Obviously
they
don't
know
what
occurred
a
few
anyway,
we're
approaching
the
the
third
decade
of
the
21st
century.
It's
good
that
this
building
will
be
low,
LEED
Gold
certified,
but
it's
a
renewable
energy
on-site
time.
Time
is
long
overdue
for
renewable
energy
on
these
buildings,
Solar
solar,
water,
heating,
hot
water
heating.
If
nothing
else,
the
site
is
in
a
very
congested
part
of
a
congested
corridor.
Where
is
it
multimodal
traffic
impact
analysis?
D
D
Essential
amenities
are
being
mixed:
use,
redeveloped
out
of
the
corridor,
for
example,
and
the
parcels
that
will
be
redeveloped
near
Washington
Boulevard
in
Quincy.
Well,
any
will
anything
like
a
shoe
leather
shoe,
luggage
and
leather
repair
shop
exist
on
this
site,
essential
amenities,
affordable
housing,
retail
and
restaurants
will
employ
many
persons
who
won't
be
paid
a
living
wage
unless
the
General
Assembly
gives
you
the
power
to
set
a
real
living
wage
as
the
minimum
wage
here
viability
of
of
new
restaurants
and
retail.
D
D
L
Good
evening,
thank
you,
madam
chair
and
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
Scott
Pedowitz
I'm,
the
president
of
the
Clarendon
Court
House,
Civic
Association.
As
has
been
noted,
we
participated
in
the
SPRC
for
this.
The
staff
report
came
out
subsequent
to
our
last
full
meeting,
so
we
have
not
had
a
chance
to
vote
on
this,
hence
no
written
statement
from
us,
but
these
comments
reflect
our
SPRC
participation,
my
comments
with
neighbors
and,
additionally,
a
review
by
our
SPRC
rep.
L
To
which
point
I
would
like
to
express
my
thanks
to
my
neighbor
harry
Blackwood
for
his
service
on
the
SPRC
and
his
thoughts
that
inform
my
comments
this
evening.
I
also
want
to
thank
the
team
from
Regency
for
visiting,
with
twice
over
the
course
of
2017,
to
answer
questions,
at
least
in
one
case,
in
what
might
be
described
as
a
fairly
charged
meeting.
L
We
are
excited
for
the
transformation
of
this
block.
We
are
excited
for
some
more
lively
streetscape
along
Wilson
and
Edgewood,
and
some
new
retail
and
commercial
opportunities
we
I
think
are
fairly
unanimous
in
our
excitement
that
we
will
now
have
a
proper
sidewalk
on
that
block
of
Wilson
Boulevard
I
fancy
myself
a
fairly
agile
pedestrian
and
often
have
trouble
negotiating
that
one
block.
I
can
only
imagine
what
it
was
like
for
those
people
who
are
somewhat
less
mobile.
This
will
be
a
noted
improvement
in
reviewing
the
staff
report.
L
We
don't
have
any
objections,
but
a
few
items
we
might
want
to
raise
for
clarification.
The
first
relates
to
the
historic
murals
of
the
Conklin's
florist
mural,
my
reading
of
the
staff
report,
and
the
presentation
is
that
the
actual
mural
will
be
moved
into
the
new
site
and
preserved.
There
was
some
question
as
to
whether
it
would
be
that
or
a
cast
or
representation
of
them.
We
just
want
to
confirm
that
it
is
the
former,
but
that
is
my
understanding,
and
that
is
what
we
hope
along
with
and
I
see
some
nodding
to
my
left.
L
The
second
item
relates
to
the
what
I'll
call
the
former
iota
space
in
the
picture.
There's
a
note
that
there's
a
possible
mezzanine
area
above
that
space.
It's
my
understanding
from
the
discussion
in
the
SPRC
is
that
that
was
envisioned
as
a
bit
of
a
sound
buffer
between
that
space
and
the
offices
on
the
third
and
higher
floors
above
it,
and
while
that
was
originally
conceived
as
a
way
of
making
sure
that
iota
itself
would
not
interfere
with
the
functioning
of
the
office
above
iota
is
no
longer.
L
I'd
say
across
all
my
conversations:
this
is
the
point
that
gets
raised
the
most
to
ensure
that
there
is
public,
non-commercial
use
in
that
space.
I
think
there
is
some
difference
of
opinion
within
the
neighborhood
as
to
how
much
private
retail
use
can
be
in
a
public
space
to
make
it
active
versus
just
passive
space
for
people
to
recreative
a
new
purchase
something,
but
there
is
definitely
a
desire
that
a
good
portion
of
that,
if
not
all,
be
used
for
that
kind
of
private
space
and
I,
think
we
saw
that
in
the
design.
L
But
we
do
want
to
confirm
that
that
is
the
case,
and
if
you
will
indulge
me,
a
big
part
of
why
that
comes
up
relates
to
a
block
see
across
the
street,
particularly
the
parkland
in
the
loop
I
know,
that
is
beyond
the
scope
of
this
particular
site
plan.
But
in
conversation,
what
often
comes
up
is
a
desire
to
ensure
that
that
access,
if
that
site
does
get
redeveloped
is
preserved,
so
we'll
be
looking
to
that
for
anything
in
the
future,
but
want
to
be
consistent
with
that
for
this
as
well.
Thank
you
very
much.
B
Thank
you,
madam
Clerk.
So
the
conversation
is
now
with
the
board.
I
think.
Perhaps
it
might
make
sense
to
take
a
few
moments
for
for
questions
and
issues
and
then
we'll
go
to
a
motion
generally
I
might
try
to
prioritize
some
of
the
issues
of
greater
controversy,
but
seeing
as
there
are
not
I
think
we
can
just
sort
of
throw
it
open
for
questions
or
I
know
a
few
of
our
speakers
from
Commission's
of
the
public
brought
forward
some
ideas
of
themes.
B
N
N
I,
like
I,
mean
I,
think
I
just
like
to
just
Claire
and
let's
clarify
the
three
points
that
the
Clarence
courthouse:
Civic
Association
mr.
poet's
made
so
the
mural,
the
mural
for
Conklin's.
That
is
the
preserved
that
that's
a
that's
a
preservation
of
the
existing
there'll,
not
a
recreation
of
it
or
any
other.
That's.
W
N
You
and
then
can
you
speak
to
the
to
the
mezzanine
over
the
formerly
iota
space
and
and
that
the
intention
for
that
this
act
as
a
sound
buffer
and
are
there
any
I
mean
we
can't
via
site
plan
conditions,
dictate
to
what
kind
of
tenant
that
the
we
could
we
can
dictate
use,
but
we
can't
dictate
a
kind
of
tenant
for
that
ground
floor
space.
But
is
it
in
fact
that
the
mezzanine
is
intended
to
act
as
a
sound
buffer
and
the
mezzanine
is
a
integral
part
of
the
4.1
submission?
W
First
I
would
just
say
that
it's
it's
integral
and
that
the
the
floor
area
is
counted
in
their
approval
or
in
their
request,
but
I
would
actually
defer
to
the
applicant
as
far
as
like
future
plans
for
use
this
space,
you
are
correct
that
we
wouldn't
dictate
specific
uses
for
that
other
than
you
know,
retail
retail
equivalent.
Thank.
N
N
Would
thank
you
I'll
ask
the
applicant:
what's
your
I
know,
you
guys
do
have
a
vision
for
how
you
would
like
to
see
that
space
on
the
ground
floor
be
used
and
as
part
of
a
vibrant,
I
think
at
one
point,
you'd
even
described
it
as
kind
of
a
funky
sort
of
looking
for
a
funky
vibe
there.
Could
you
please
speak
to
that
and
your
intentions,
and
and
and
as
it
relates
to
the
mezzanine
and
how,
if
that's
part
of
that
sure.
S
All
that
that
right
now
is
currently
to
two
levels:
the
third,
the
third
and
then
the
new
fourth
floor
are
going
to
expand
over.
And
so
when
you
build
that
area,
which
is
we're
considering
the
mezzanine
above
iota,
the
intention
is
not
to
bring
that
second
floor,
retail,
equivalent
space
or
office
space
and
expand
that
underneath
the
extension
of
the
third
and
the
fourth
floor.
So
what
that
did
was
it
created?
What
I
believe
from
a
leasing
standpoint
a
pretty
remarkable?
S
Well,
it's
a
really
awesome
space
today
and
then,
when
you
add
in
there
that
the
ceiling
heights
could
get
up
into
like
24
25
feet,
it
creates
a
pretty
awesome,
unique
retail
space.
That,
in
my
opinion,
would
work
very
well
for
a
music
venue
that
you
could
create
a
mezzanine
area
where
guests
can
be
looking
down
onto
the
none
of
that's
been
figured
out.
Yet
it's
not
the
intention
for
that
ever
to
become
office
space.
It's
it's
not
part
of
our
expansion
of
the
second
floor.
S
N
Thank
you
very
much,
I
appreciate
that
and
and
finally
for
staff
again
with
respect
to
the
to
the
the
plaza
at
the
on
the
corner,
with
Clarendon
and
Edgewood,
that
that
will
be
part
of
a
public
access.
Easement,
correct
and
I
think
that
the
mr.
Pett
awaits
his
comments
were
also
addressing
the
relationship,
then,
as
the
the
way
that
that
corner
in
the
sector
plan
is
envisioned
to
ultimately
build
out
with
respect
to
when
and
I'm
not
sure.
Mr.
B
B
N
Because
I
know
we
had
a
previously,
there
was
discussion
about
how,
when
Whole
Foods
came
in
for
redevelopment,
how
that
would
the
the
the
build
out
of
that
intersection?
Basically,
so
maybe
you
could
just
quickly
walk
us
through
the
the
how
this
development
and
this
approval
is
phased
in
with
future
redevelopment
around
that
intersection.
Sure.
W
W
You
know,
and
I
will
say
that
I
know
with
the
seat
wall
that
there's
like
a
planner
that
sort
of
juts
into
the
space,
that's
designed,
so
that
it
could
provide
some
some
casual
seating
area,
but
I
think
largely
that
the
design
really
focused
on
it
being
sort
of
an
open
space.
It
could
be
a
gathering
space,
something
that
doesn't
obstruct
pedestrian
circulation
at
that
corner
and.
Y
The
intention
for
this
project
for
this
I'll
cover
the
sidewalks
in
the
crosswalks.
The
sidewalks
are
intended
to
be
smooth
concrete,
so
the
hexagonal
brick
pavers
will
be
replaced
with
smooth
concrete
in
the
pedestrian
circulation
area.
As
mr.
leach
stated
in
the
previous
presentation,
there
may
still
be
special
pavement
used
in
the
street
furnishing
area,
which
is
not
where
the
pedestrians
will
circulate
and
with
regard
to
the
crosswalk.
Y
N
Great,
thank
you
and
then
one
final
question,
madam
chair.
Thank
you
which
getting
back
to
the
two
the
iota
space
and
I
know
that
it's
outside
necessarily
the
you
know
of
the
the
confines
of
this
sites
plan
specifically,
but
I
did
want
to
ask
mr.
manager
whether
or
not
staff
has
expressed
any
concern
or,
if
there's
any
movement
on
looking
more
closely.
What
is
happening.
We
had
some
testimony
tonight
about
the
loss
of
of
retail
or
the
rapid
turnover
of
retail
and
some
longtime
retailers
that
are
getting
priced
out
and
I.
N
Think
it's
it's
outside
the
confines
of
this
site
plan,
but
it's
not
completely
irrelevant
either
because
it
strikes
me
that
there-
and
this
is
not
an
accusation
at
this
applicant.
But
there
is
a
potential
moral
hazard
here
where
applicants
can
drive
beloved
tenants
out
before
coming
in
for
site
plan.
Amendment
and
I
think
that
would
be
not
something
that
we
would
want
to
encourage
or
be
in
favor
of
so.
Could
you
just
speak
in
general
how
the
county
is
addressing
and
looking
and
monitoring
what
is
happening
in
our
retail
environment,
I'm.
G
G
Let
me
pull
that
back
out,
since
you
obviously
weren't
on
the
board
then
and
recirculate
that
response
to
people
there
was
a
perception
and
I'm
one
of
the
people
who
has
it
when
I
Drive
through
Clarendon,
that
there's
been
a
lot
of
change
over
restaurants,
closing
some
new
ones,
opening
some
space
left
vacant
and
there's
a
detailed
analysis
on
that
that
I'll
provide
for
you
and
we'll
also
post
for
the
public.
Thank.
B
Let
me
follow
up
on
one
line
of
questioning
that
miss
Lawrence
raised
for
us
about
the
historic
elements.
I
think
that
the
the
kind
of
remaining
outstanding
question
was
just
ensuring
that
all
of
the
elements
of
that
facade
or
alley
that
are
now
adjacent
to
the
preserved
engraver
structure
that
they
did
they'd
be
temporary
structures
that
don't
Mar
the
building
is
that
an
intent
captured
anywhere
in
the
site
plan
conditions.
B
B
M
You,
madam
chair,
so
just
picking
up
from
question
my
colleague
mr.
gut
shawl,
raised
regarding
the
retail
climate
in
Clarendon.
Of
course,
we're
concerned
about
the
retail
climate
across
our
County,
because
retail
is
is
certainly
under
stress
everywhere,
and
I
was
just
wondering
if
the
chair
would
indulge
me
to
ask
our
applicant
what
their
perspective
is
on
the
overall
retail
climate
in
in
Clarendon,
specifically
I'm
on
the
regency
center's
website,
and
it
indicates
a
total
of
eight
retail
bays
that
are
vacant
and
up
for
lease.
M
S
A
lot
of
those
retailers
in
that
type
of
retail
have
been
replaced
by
different
uses
and
and
way
people
are
experiencing
retail,
it's
it's
restaurants,
it's
it's
actually
dwelling
and
and
and
and
an
experience
more
so
than
it
was
going
to
an
apartment
store
like
Sears.
So
all
that
said
and
and
and
it
was
new-
you
know
in
my
you
know-
charge
in
and
leading
our
company,
along
with
our
local
office.
S
Here
of
the
reason
for
the
purchase
of
this
asset
was
that
we
felt
as
well
as
Joe
did
in
2001
in
this
vision
that
I
think
it
was
highly
celebrated
within
the
retail
industry.
Uli,
that,
and
then,
and
and
through
a
lot
of
the
collaboration
of
the
county
and
I,
think
it's
it's.
It's
as
Clarendon
is
a
whole
grown
with
it.
Market
common
is
the
in
my
opinion.
S
Well,
with
with
what
we're
hoping
to
do,
and
then
you
know
the
old,
ntw
and
and
and
and
other
things
other
invest
one
investment
baguettes,
another
I
think
Wilson
Boulevard
and
all
the
stuff
that
Matt
talked
about
how
we
now
making
the
streets
walk,
more
walkable
that
should
all
engage
for
better
retail
and
better
retail.
That's
very
well
tended
like
market
Commons
should
survive
to
answer
your
question
on
vacancies
all
throughout
the
corridor.
S
That
has
a
lot
to
do
with
the
space
the
operator,
various
other
things,
I'm,
not
sure
I'm
gonna
be
right
about
this,
but
with
what
we're
making
the
investment
here.
If
we
do
our
jobs
right
and
we
picked
the
right
operators
and
we
and
we
site
plan
appropriately,
we
create
all
these
reasons
for
people
to
come
and
dwell.
Then
the
retailers
should
be
successful.
You're
gonna
have
vacancy
from
time
to
time.
It's
just
it's
just
that
there's
you
know,
there's
always
going
to
be
a
turnover.
S
So
we
believe
strongly
in
then
that's
what
may
for
very
good
retail
and
market
common
Arlington
County
demographics.
Everything
support
that
with
our
reinvestment.
I,
don't
see
that
to
be
a
problem
going
forward.
The
current
out,
the
previous
owner,
great
owner,
was
pension
fund
and
and
not
a
knock
on
them.
They
didn't
need
to
do
anything
because
it
was
so
well
done
in
the
beginning.
It
got
tired
of
since
why
they
sold
it
when
I
guess
a
get
tired.
S
S
M
S
I
would
okay
I've
met
a
lot.
We've
spent
a
lot
of
time
with
your
Economic
Development
Office
and
then
they've
been
fantastic
and
I.
Don't
know
the
answers
to
other
than
I
mean
you
can
go
with
public
incentives.
I
know
they
do
that
a
little
bit
on
the
office
side
and
they
draw
this
stuff
on
the
retail
side.
Is
that
necessary,
I
think
I
think
it's
a
continual
outreach
that
that
that
your
economic
development
office
does
do
to
to
bring
retailers
that
may
not
be
in
the
corridor.
S
M
S
The
signs
here
them-
yes,
signage
and
I-
think
I
think
what
I've
learned
is
within
spending
time
with
Victor
Hoskins
and
his
group
is
retail,
doesn't
belong
everywhere,
okay
and
and
it
doesn't
need
to
be
on
the
first
floor
of
everything
and
the
first
floor
of
specially
a
multi,
a
four
five,
six
or
even
12
story.
Building
that
the
first
floor
is
the
most
critical
and
but
again
it
doesn't.
S
Retail
doesn't
need
to
be
populated
on
there,
because,
if
you
put
it
on
the
wrong
streets
of
the
wrong
corner,
it's
going
to
be
vacant
and
it's
gonna
have
a
bad
look.
I
think
what
I've
seen
in
the
new
signage
ordinance
plans
and
what
the
sign
is
is
if
you
give
that
exposure
out
to
the
street
and
ticket,
that's
what
the
retailer
wants
and
and
I'm
seeing
a
lot
of
positive
things
in
that
regard.
From
from
your
various
you
know,
staff
groups
within
that
sense
of
Arlington.
B
R
Just
a
little
bit
of
a
comment,
I
think
just
I
think
it
all
sums
up
is
what
we
can
all
do,
which
is
what
you're
doing
with
this
project,
and
we
try
to
do
with
everything
we
make
this
a
place.
People
want
to
be.
I
enjoyed
the
talk
about
the
arcade
with
the
the
ice
cream
cone
and
a
rainstorm
I
actually
love
our
case.
The
Europe
has
a
lot
of
them.
R
I
I
find
them
very
night
because
you
can
sort
of
be
outside
but
be
sheltered,
I'm
not
playing
to
eat
ice
cream
in
a
snowstorm
outside,
though
I
just
just
saying,
but
I
think
you're
doing
just
a
great
job
and
I
found
myself
listening.
This
I
mean
this
in
some
ways
it's
textbook
I
mean
it
was
wonderful
hearing.
R
You
say
that
it
was
sort
of
a
tough
process,
but
it
got
better
and
better
and
better
I
mean
it
was
like
an
ideal
partnership
and
everybody
our
commissions
and
our
staff,
and
and
everybody
worked
together
like
they
should
and
I
I
would
just
like
to
suggest
to.
This
is
not
maybe
so
much
for
you,
but
our
staff
to
think
about.
Maybe
we
do
a
little
after-action
or
something
because
I
say
this
seemed
to
be
textbook
as
what
went
right.
Maybe
we
need
to
examine
it,
so
we
can
replicate
it.
R
B
B
Excellent.
Thank
you.
The
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
any
further
discussion.
No
wall
just
conclude
by
saying
you
know
thank
you
again
to
the
applicant
and
to
all
involved.
I
know
this
represents
a
lot
of
work
from
our
neighborhoods,
our
Commission's,
our
historic
preservation,
experts
and,
indeed
from
our
staff.
So
there
is
a
lot
to
look
forward
to
as
we
liven
up
to
this
corner
of
Clarendon
and
certainly
improve
the
streetscape.
As
others
have
said.
Thank.
J
You,
madam
chair
and
just
to
say,
I
really
AM,
was
encouraged
by
the
little
back-and-forth
precipitated
by
mr.
Vyse.
That's
question
to
actually
get
the
sense
that
you
are
really
bringing
an
element
of
retail
expertise
here
and
I
think
actually
helping
this.
This
project
live
up
to
its
true
name.
You
know
the
whole
common
concept
you
know
most
notably
and
in
Boston,
is
one
that
really
creates
ways
for
people
to
gather
comfortably
in
myriad
ways
and
I.
J
Think
the
activation
of
the
plaza,
of
course,
the
creation
of
some
real
sidewalks
and
creating
some
items
of
varied
visual
interest
will
all
really
contribute
to
that.
So
I
think
you
are
definitely
bringing
a
technical
and
expert
level
to
try
and
make
sure
this
is
a
successful
retail,
at
least
for
the
foreseeable
future,
knowing
that
none
of
us
can
really
control
where
retail
is
headed,
so
I'm
extremely
encouraged,
and
not
the
least
of
which,
by
the
the
wonderful
process
that
you
know
having
an
architect
actually
embrace
the
whole
concept
of
design
by
committee.
J
I,
don't
know
if
I
ever
thought,
I'd
hear
that
probably
won't
be
replicated
again,
but
tremendous
lightning
in
a
bottle
and
the
historic
elements
are
wonderful
here.
I
think
it.
This
is
helping
sort
of
bring
back
a
little
funkiness
to
Clarendon,
which
has
certainly
been
lost
over
the
years.
So
I
really
am
excited
and
encouraged
by
this
and
look
forward
to
seeing
the
finished
results.
B
B
Is
there
any
discussion?
No,
then
I
think
we're
ready
for
a
vote.
The
motion
has
been
moved
and
seconded
all
in
favor.
Please
say
aye
aye
any
opposed
excellent.
The
motion
carries-
and
we
have
one
more
motion
tonight
with
this-
is
an
item
that
came
out
of
our
closed
session
with
regard
to
a
court
case
and
here
again,
I'll
make
the
motion.