Old Dominion Citizens Association (ODCA) Community Presentation to 26 th and OD Task Force Jacki Wilson, ODCA NCAC Representative January 24, 2019

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1 Old Dominion Citizens Association (ODCA) Community Presentation to 26 th and OD Task Force Jacki Wilson, ODCA NCAC Representative January 24, 2019

2 Intro to ODCA Residential neighborhood 450 households, mostly single family Donaldson Run headwaters Historically significant Host to numerous county facilities

3 Historic Old Dominion The Washington and Old Dominion streetcar Frank Lyon s home Lyonhurst (now Missionhurst) Older homes remain but are rapidly being replaced by larger homes (and more children)

4 Introduction to ODCA (Cont d) ODCA hosts numerous county services Salt storage and distribution Leaf storage and mulch distribution

5 Additional county services/property in ODCA (less well known) 260,000 gallon water tower and 1.5 million gallon reservoir Water pumping station Cellular antennas

6 JAN 2019 Neighborhood Survey Needs

7 Neighborhood Needs (Activities)

8 JAN 2019 Neighborhood Survey Comments Majority mention Green Space Minimal paving Consolidate county services near mulch pile Nothing that brings cars/congestion Dual use for different seasons/activities Signage about Chesapeake Bay/Resource Protection Area

9 Neighborhood Survey Concerns Quote from 2002 Neighborhood Conservation Plan: The appearance and possible expansion of those (county) services continues to be a major concern to Old Dominion residents.

10 Neighborhood Survey Concerns Comments: Inappropriate use of natural green space above Donaldson Run RPA Storm water runoff Odor, noise, toxins, Freshwater Salinization Syndrome Paving green space and cutting down trees exacerbates the negative impacts Also inappropriate in a residential neighborhood/area next to a children s playground or park 93 spaces, approx. ¾ acre

11 Neighborhood Survey Concerns Dispatching from site is inefficient given projected county growth Combination of industrialization and traffic worsen inefficiencies Public safety also impacted by more large truck traffic, blocked sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike paths

12 VDOT Annual Avg Daily Traffic Count (Vehicles Per Day/VPD) 13,000 VPD (2015) 14,000 VPD (2017) Increase = 40 vehicles per hour average

13 Neighbors Perception of County s Vision for Site Neighbors Vision for Dominion Green Pave surfaces, build buildings Grass, trees, open space Industrialize green space Playground, community gathering spot Increase congestion Public safety for area residents Exacerbate potential environmental hazards Protect the environment How to bridge between two visions? 1) Relocate/consolidate existing county services 2) Ensure safety for residents, children, and workers 3) Ensure environmental protections: - RPA, water supply, wildlife, toxins, noise, traffic 4) Remember: you cannot replace open green space which is key to quality of life for Arlington residents

14 What could this look like? ODCA s 2015 Concept Drawing

15 Summary: The primary goal of the Arlington County Comprehensive Plan: Retention of the predominantly residential character of the county ODCA already hosts a fair share of county facilities-this is not NIMBY The county should focus on uses are consistent with: The character of the neighborhood; The wise use of green space/natural resources; The efficiencies the county says it needs; and, Appropriate for this sensitive environmental green space. Additional comments from our survey: County actions in regards to this site over the last 25 years have shaken my faith in our local government" Thank you!