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While the perma- nent fire station is under construction as part of the West Rosslyn Area Plan, a temporary fire station will have to be located on a nearby parcel. At the fire station location at the Wilson School contributed Photo Sept. 24 County Board meeting, the site. County staff was asked to review Photograph and board voted unanimously to place the whether the public might be better served layout of the ap- temporary Fire Station 10 on the rec- with a location at Rhodeside Green Park or proved Wilson site reation field for a on a parcel of land near the Holiday Inn. nearby school. However, in an attempt to quell one con- “This is a As part of the troversy, the County Board ignited another building rights one. Sophie’s granted for two The temporary fire station at Rhodeside said County Board Member Christian cost of utility relocation. While Rhodeside high-rise buildings Green Park would envelop the entire plot Dorsey. “This is something we’d rather not Green Park was the cheapest option for the Choice for at 1500 Wilson Bou- of land, a process that would include re- do. The nature of this decision is qualita- county at $400,000, the Lee Highway site this board.” levard, currently the moving the 36 trees on the site. According tive. How are we going to deal with the was the most expensive option at $1.5 mil- home of Fire Station to the staff report, the Rhodeside Green Park impact on students, both with their instruc- lion. — County Board 10, developer site would also require relocating water and tional program and their recreational pro- In a letter to the County Board, Caroline Member Penzance agreed to sewer lines as well as putting a fire station gram, but also their safety and security? Haynes, chair of the Park and Recreation Christian Dorsey build a new fire sta- within 30 feet of existing residential prop- How are we going to deal with the impact Commission, urged the selection of the Lee tion. However, while erties. of, not a temporary, but a decades-long loss Highway site rather than remove park space the building is under The potential construction on Rhodeside of tree canopy that can have cascading en- either at Rhodeside Green Park or at the construction, Penzance also agreed to Green Park sparked public outrage. The vironmental effects? As I look at it, the judg- Wilson School site. construct a temporary fire station majority of the speakers at the County ment I’m coming around to is that for all of “We support the use of the Holiday Inn nearby. The Wilson School is sched- Board meeting expressed disapproval of the the impacts that would accrue for people site and believe that the investment in uled to open as development begins idea and some carried banners in protest. who attend H.B. Woodlawn and Stratford, readying the site for this use should be more at 1500 Wilson Boulevard and will A petiton at Change.org to “Save Rhodeside many of those can be reduced.” appropriately characterized as gaining a contain the relocated H-B Woodlawn Green Park” gained more than 800 support- Staff also reviewed the possibility of a site future community asset,” said Haynes. “The and Stratford schools. The temporary ers. on Lee Highway near the Holiday Inn. The regrading and moving of utilities there fire station will be located on the The Fort Meyer Heights North Plan iden- staff report found that the site was too small could be a precursor to intentionally devel- school’s recreation field, prompting tifies Rhodeside as the sole existing green to accommodate the necessary temporary oping the space as a small park after the outcry from parents and administra- space in the neighborhood. John Edelman, fire station buildings. Development at the temporary fire station is removed.” tors at previous County Board meet- a nearby resident, said that for decades the site would also require extensive, and costly, However, County Board member Katie ings. nearby citizens have worked to help trans- regrading and utility relocation. According Cristol described the site as a “fundamen- On July 16, the County Board di- form Rhodeside from an empty field into to the staff report, developer Penzance will tally unsuitable site” and other members of rected County Manager James an urban park. pay for most of the costs of the temporary the County Board expressed agreement. Schwartz to reconsider the temporary “This is a Sophie’s Choice for this board,” fire station, Arlington County would pay the See Fire Station 10, Page 12 Board Preserves 68 Units of Affordable Housing he Arlington County Board Sarah Pizzo from Arlington’s Community The units at Westover are currently con- median income requirement for low in- T solved two problems with one Planning, Housing and Development said sidered market-rate affordable, meaning the come housing. $10 million loan. At its Sept. 24 the loan will allow the APAH to purchase units are affordable to low-income residents “I urge you to keep the American meeting, Arlington County Board unani- eight buildings in the Westover neighbor- through market pricing. After their purchase Dream alive in Arlington,” said Jessica mously approved the loan to allow the hood with 68 units, to be remodeled and by APAH in by January 2017, the proper- Chilin, and Arlington resident. “This can- Arlington Partnership for Affordable converted to affordable housing upon turn- ties will be remodeled and preserved as af- not be done if you do not financially Housing (APAH) to save historic over. fordable housing for a minimum of 60 years. commit to the promise of an Arlington Westover residences from redevelopment “We’re hoping this is a turning point for Current residents of the buildings will be that is equitable, accessible, and afford- as luxury apartments and will add 68 the neighborhood,” said Sue Campbell, a given temporary housing as the properties able to all.” units of new affordable housing to the Westover resident. “This is a win for are remodelled but will not be evicted if county. Westover.” they exceed the less than 60 percent area — Vernon Miles www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 3 News Thriving on ‘Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue’ rlington Thrive’s first “Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue” took place A on Saturday, Sept. 24, and fami- lies enjoyed the event, playing Bingo, eating barbecue, and dancing. Na- tional Honor Society members from Wakefield, Washington and Lee, and Yorktown high schools helped out at the event. — Eden Brown Photos by Eden Brown The Connection From left: Lydia Digrazia, from One Brick, Sebastian Parasiliti, from Arlington County Department of Parks Lauren Masoudi and Kai were enjoying the Arlington and Recreation, and Beatriz Iscue, from the Arlington Thrive fundraiser. Her friend brought her because her Mill Center, helped paint faces. employer, Eagle Bank, helped sponsor the event. From left: David Griffin, Hanna Eun, and Julie Feat call out the Bingo numbers. Prizes ranged from a $25 Starbucks card to a bag of Trader Joe’s groceries. Jazzercize was a popular event at the “Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue.” Help Identify Grand Larceny Suspects Caught on Camera he Arlington County Police T Department’s Auto Theft Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects involved in the theft of tires and rims from three ve- hicles during September. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 8, units were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Joyce Street for the report of a vehicle being left on concrete blocks with all four tires and rims removed. At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Army Navy Drive for the report of a second vehicle located on concrete blocks Suspects in theft of tires and rims from three vehicles during September.