March 2024 Membership Meeting

Monday, March 25, 2024

7:00 pm

Online via Zoom Web Conference

See email for log-in information

Subject to Adjustment

This month’s meeting will feature representatives from George Mason University to update us on the FUSE development project and general happenings, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.

Featured Topic

George Mason University FUSE Development Update

Representatives from George Mason University will update us on the progress of the FUSE development project and other happenings on the Arlington Campus (Mason Square).

Regular Business

Minutes

We will review and solicit approval of the draft minutes from our February 2024 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. Dues for the 2023-2024 Membership Year (only $10!) are currently being collected.

(If you are able, please consider renewing for multiple years to minimize transactional burdens for our treasurer.)

Ballston BID

Our representative to Ballston BID, Allyson Ugarte, will share news from Ballston BID.

Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)

Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to  CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Nick Klissas, Ken Hughes,and Robbie Woodsor.

Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC)

Ken Hughes, our ArNAC representative, will provide an update.

Meeting Date Changes for April and May 2024 – REVISED

In our November 2023 meeting, the membership tasked the Executive Committee with exploring the Lyon Village Civic Association’s request to sign on to a joint letter relating to special GLUP changes proposed for the Clarendon Sector Plan. We discussed further in our February 2024 meeting.

Randy Painter and Jim Rosen will update us on the outcome of that exploration and BVSCA’s position with the County regarding the use of Special GLUP Plus studies.

 

Special GLUP Plus Studies Letter

In our November 2023 meeting, the membership tasked the Executive Committee with exploring the Lyon Village Civic Association’s request to sign on to a joint letter relating to special GLUP changes proposed for the Clarendon Sector Plan. We discussed further in our January 2024 meeting.

Randy Painter will update us on the outcome of that exploration and BVSCA’s position with the County regarding the use of Special GLUP Plus studies.

Ballston Sector Plan Update

Jim Rosen will brief us on any changes to the status of efforts to advocate for updating the Ballston Sector Plan since our February 2024 meeting.

Upcoming external speakers

Discussion on speakers for 2023-2024:

  • Mar: George Mason University FUSE update
  • Apr: TBD

Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.

Developments Around BVSCA

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:

  1. YMCA
  2. Quincy / Buck Site
  3. Vernon Duplex
  4. Staples Site
  5. Fairfax and 10th St Intersection Improvements
  6. Airport Noise Group
  7. 1129 N. Utah Duplex
  8. Retail equivalent site plan amendments
  9. 3901 Fairfax Drive (Skanska)
  10. 11th & Vermont Construction
  11. Ballston Station / APAH Construction
  12. St. Charles Borromeo Church
  13. The Modera at Clarendon (3415 Washington Blvd)
  14. FUSE at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus)
  15. Plan Langston Boulevard

Stormwater Working Groups

Ken Hughes and Jim Rosen will update on the Spout Run and Lubber Run working groups.

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Our next meeting is Monday, April 29, 2024. There is no meeting in December.

The full schedule for this membership year can be found on our meetings page and Google Calendar.

All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!