Over the past couple of months, homeowners have noticed that a lot of residents in our community are not trimming the grass along the street, and grass hangs over the curb.  Many residents do not even cut their grass until it is high.  Same with trees/shrubs... there are quite a few that hang over the sidewalk, partially blocking it.  The "curb-appeal" of our community is being impacted as a result.  In today's housing market, we need to help maintain the value of our homes any way that we can, and proper grooming is one easy, low cost way to help.

 

Southview is starting new classes with registration on Thursday, September 9th at 10am or 7pm, with classes taking place on Thursdays, same times, until December.

  

They are also changing their name. Now they will be Southview Community Church. Everything else remains the same.

 

School begins Tuesday, 7 September.  Students use the sidewalks to get to/from school and their bus stop.  Many trees and bushes along the sidewalks need to be trimmed.  Please trim to allow passage.

 

The 8 September meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at the Reston Regional Library.

 

The Fox Mill Elementary School staff thought the 8 September date was too soon after school starts (the 2nd day).  If they are able to schedule us for that date, we'll announce it.

 

House numbers are required both by Fairfax County and Fox Mill Estates.  According to the Fairfax Code it is a Class 3 misdemeanor not to to have them displayed.  (Chapter 102-1 numbers 1-5)  Homeowners without house numbers risk the prompt arrival of emergency vehicles, missed/redirected deliveries, etc.  See http://library1.municode.com/default-test/template.htm?view=browse&doc_action=setdoc&doc_keytype=tocid&doc_key=e7aeef83b6177bbd46d96c614130cd01&infobase=10051

 

We received a notice about a meeting for stormwater improvements in the Sugarland Run and Horsepen Run watersheds.

Several of the current stormwater ponds are going to be re-done, new ponds dug, and stream restorations are all in the ten year plan.  It is of interest to FME because it will greatly impact the Seay Playground.  The new pond will come up nearly to the Seay Playground.

 

The detailed plan begins on page 131.  See

 

 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates and maintains the Dulles Toll Road, is accepting public input regarding its draft highway noise policy for the Toll Road. A draft of this policy is posted on the Authority's website at www.mwaa.com/tollroad.

 

A public workshop on the draft highway noise policy will be held on Thursday, June 10 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Langston Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, VA 20191. At the workshop, all materials regarding the draft highway noise policy will be available for review. Staff will also be onsite to answer questions. Beginning today, June 1, the public may preview workshop materials at www.mwaa.com/tollroad. Persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency who require special assistance at the workshop may call (703) 934-4639 no later than June 7.

 

The proposed amendment to the Fairfax County Code that would expand the Reston Large Area Community Parking District to include Fox Mill Estates has been passed by the County Board of Supervisors. This item is moving forward because of a request by the Fox Mill Estates Homeowners Association. What this means is that the following vehicles will be prohibited from being parked on the streets, and it will be enforced by county police. A violation carries a $75 fine. We are currently in a 30 day period in which the police will issue Warnings, with full implementation beginning June 1st. If you currently have one of these items parked on the street, it needs to be parked appropriately in your garage on behind the house, or stored at an alternate location. They cannot be parked in the driveway per our Association Guidelines. 

Vehicles temporarily parked (for up to 48 hours) for the purpose of loading, unloading or preparing for a trip are exempt. More information is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/rtap.htm/cpd

 

Click here to view a Map of the New CPD Area now in effect in Fairfax County.

 

We are digital and the paper newsletter is going away. So, please Register to receive email notifications and to have access to all sections of the website. Your personal information can remain out of view, or be listed in the Resident Directory. It is up to you. We use it only to verify that you are a homeowner or resident. Seriously. It take two seconds to be In the Loop.

 

As a direct result of our conversations with Supervisor Cathy Hudgins' office regarding Traffic Calming Measures in both Fox Mill and Fox Mill 2, there is now a 3-Way Stop at the following interesections: Keele and Magna Carta, Mc Learn and Quincy Adams, and Quincy Adams and Wendell Holmes. Please be aware of the changes.

 

Speeding on Pinecrest, John Milton and Farthingale are still a huge problem, and we have asked for additional Speed Calming measures and increased, Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement on these streets. The Speed Limit throughout the neighborhood is only 25 mph. Please drive carefully.