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Continued on Page 8 Regional Homes Market Shows No Sign of Sinking Having stalled over the spring for sales gures. somewhat obvious reasons, the sum- A total of 5,455 properties went mertime real-estate rebound across to closing last month – up 37.3 per- the region continued in September, cent from a year before – according SPREADING SOME with median sales prices hitting an to gures reported by MarketStats by SWINGING FOR THE FENCES! all-time high for the month and year- ShowingTime, based on listing activ- Vienna Little League held its initial hit-a-thon competition in recent days, attracting dozen of over-year sales up nearly 40 percent. ity from Bright MLS, on Oct. 12. players, who received various prizes during the fund-raiser. Top: Jeery Burkhammer, Gabriel And as a result, the metro area’s (Figures represent market activity Landau-Smith and Ben Willett participated in the event, then volunteered to help with the young- home sales might close out 2020 do- in the District of Columbia; Arling- er players after they were nished. Above left: Brothers Jack and Will Lancman take a break to ing something that would have been ton and Fairfax counties and the cit- pose for a photo after the competition. Above right: Will Lancman shows o his new sleeve he seen as a crackpot idea a few months had for the competition. Find a slide show at https://sungazette.news. VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE ago – equalling or exceeding 2019’s Continued on Page 8 ONLINE https://sungazette.news l On Facebook: sungazettenews l On Twitter: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Local Postal Customer Postal Local Years PERMIT NO. 605 605 NO. PERMIT 4444 703.528.2288 Frederick, MD Frederick, PAID U.S. POSTAGE U.S. www.BuckRealtors.com ECRWSS PRSRT STD PRSRT 703.528.2288 www.BuckRealtors.com 703.528.2288 www.BuckRealtors.com Supervisors Adjust Proers for Dunn Loring Plan BRIAN TROMPETER cant establish and maintain an Sta Writer escrow account for replacement of stormwater-management fa- The Fairfax County Board cilities associated with the resi- of Supervisors on Oct. 6 agreed dential buildings. unanimously to modify old prof- In the years since supervisors fers at a mixed-use development approved the project, regulations adjacent to the Dunn Loring in the county’s public-facilities Metro station in order to bring manual have changed and no them in line with current stan- longer stipulate such an escrow, dards. county staff said. The applicant The applicant, Dunn Loring now will be allowed to dissolve Development Co. LLC, did not the current escrow account. seek other modications to prof- Supervisors also agreed to fers or the development plan. “unbundle” the parking arrange- The 14.6-acre property is ments between the site’s residen- located west of Gallows Road, tial, rental and for-sale dwelling north of Prosperity Avenue and units. Current county parking south of Interstate 66. Develop- policy discourages vehicle de- ment at the site consists of the pendence and encourages use WMATA parking garage, along of public-transit in more urban with the bus bays and kiss-and- environments, staff said. ride facility south of the Dunn Another proffer modica- Loring Metro station. tion approved by the board will The applicant’s property is allow the applicant to align the home to three six-story residen- development’s transportation- tial buildings with a total of 628 demand management (TDM) multi-family units, plus a grocery program with current county Graphic shows parcel in question at Gallows Road and Prosperity Avenue, along with surrounding Dunn Loring store and other retail businesses guidelines. commercial and residential neighborhoods. on the ground oor of those The applicant requested these buildings. The Board of Super- administrative proffer modi- lations, said Amanda Williams, in whose district the project is permit consistent monitoring visors approved the transit-ori- cations to bring the project’s the applicant’s attorney. located. and management of TDM and ented development in 2006. stormwater, trafc-demand The applicant’s requests were “The proposed updated stormwater-management com- Supervisors agreed to remove management and parking more straightforward, said Supervisor proffers will align with our cur- mitments for the Dunn Loring the requirement that the appli- in line with current county regu- Dalia Palchik (D-Providence), rent development policies” and Metro site, she said. There’s comfort in being part of a strong community like Ashby Ponds and Greenspring, the area’s most popular senior living communities. We’re managed by Erickson Living,® a leader in senior living and health care. Despite social distancing, our residents never lacked care and connection. • Meals, medications, personal items, and more—delivered! • Telehealth appointments and house calls from our on-site doctors • Virtual faith services, fitness classes, entertainment, and more “We were well cared for during this crisis with meals, mail, and essentials delivered right to our doors.” –Mike B., a community resident Learn more. Call 1-844-321-7799 or visit Now more than ever, community RetirementVirginia.com for your free brochure. matters. 14168942 2 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news Supervisors OK New Parking District on Idylwood BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer The Fairfax County Board of Supervi- sors on Oct. 6 unanimously established the Idylwood Community Parking District in order to prohibit watercraft, boat trailers, motor homes, camping trailers and other large vehicles on part of Idylwood Road, as well as Col. Lindsay Drive and Col. Lindsay Court, in the Falls Church area. The district also bans vehicles with three or more axles, those having a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or more (except school buses regularly used to transport students), vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people and those used to transport hazardous materials. The district does not apply to com- mercial vehicles that are discharging pas- sengers or temporarily parked for the per- formance work or service at a site; trailers with utility generators being used to power network facilities following a power loss; restricted vehicles temporarily parked for up to 48 hours for loading, unloading or preparing for a trip; or restricted vehicles used by federal, state or local public agen- Dotted red line shows where parking restrictions will be in force along Idylwood Road and adjoining neighborhood streets. cies that are parked temporarily to pro- vide services. “This has been many years in the mak- streets and those homes that are adjacent Palchik said she recently had seen an The parking district’s regulations will ing,” said Supervisor Dalia Palchik (D- to this part of Idylwood Road,” Palchick aerial photo of a tractor-trailer parked be in effect around the clock every day. Providence). said. “The area along the road has been a along that section of Idylwood Road. Ofcials will use $600 in Fairfax County “The establishment of this community major concern and is also a bus stop for “We know this is a burden to the com- Department of Transportation funds to parking district is an important safety is- elementary-school, middle-school and munity,” she said. pay for sign installation in the district. sue for the homeowners who live on those high-school children.” • • • Caregiving in the Time of COVID: How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety Presented by Suzanne Andress-Udall, LMSW, Social Worker for The Medical Team Hospice. She has worked with seniors and caregivers to assist in addressing needs and safety. She grew up in the area and moved back four years ago to care for her parents, so she understands the stress connected with caregiving. Join us as Andress-Udall discusses how the Join us for a FREE new normal is impacting caregiving in these Educational Webinar unprecedented times. You are not alone! Monday, October 26th Topics include: • How to cope with anxiety and stress, and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. tools to guide you through uncertain times To Register • Why focusing on self-care is important for 571-266-0376 you and your loved ones TheArtisWay.com/SunGazette • What resources are available to help you support your loved ones Please Register By Friday, October 23rd Virtually Hosted By Great Falls Assisted Living 1121 Reston Ave., Herndon, VA 20170 sungazette.news October 15, 2020 3 More Time to 10th District Combatants Serve Up Review I-495 Dierent Visions in ‘Virtual’ Face-O ‘NEXT’ Plan Incumbent Wexton Trying to Hold Onto Seat She Won Two Years Ago BRIAN TROMPETER Is Sought by Sta Writer U.S.