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Site History

Study Area OverviewStaff Name, Department (DEPT ACRONYM)

26/Old Dominion Task ForceMeeting #4: January 10, 2019

26/Old Dominion Task Force 2

Outline

1. Purpose of Site History Presentation

2. History of Uses

3. County Land Acquisitions

4. Donaldson Run Trail History

5. Previous Plans and Resources


Purpose of Site History Presentation

1. Appreciation of past history

2. Common understanding of earlier uses

3. Accurate account of County’s presence on the site

4. Shared resource of earlier community input


HISTORY OF USES


Study Area Civic Association Boundary

north

Rock Spring

Old Dominion

Yorktown

Donaldson Run

Leaf Storage/ Mulch

Distribution

Salt DomeInterim Salt Storage Facility

Donaldson Run Trail Head

Existing Conditions


Study Area

north

Existing Conditions - W&OD Railway

W&OD Railway

RIXEY

SUMMIT

LYONHURST LIVINGSTONE


Study Area

north

Donaldson Run

Existing Conditions - Institutional Uses

W&OD Railway

MISSIONHURSTCICM

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (RIXEY

MANSION)

ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST

JOHN MARSHALL SCHOOL


Lyonhurst Tower and Resevoir, ca. 1964.

Lyonhurst Tower and Resevoir, ca. 1938.

County Uses – Lyonhurst Water Station

Lyonhurst Water Station:

• January 1927: Plan authorized to connect Arlington to the DalecarliaWater Treatment Plant in D.C.

• November 1927: The LyonhurstWater Station opened

• June 1953: The Lyonhurst Water Station is obsolete

• 1964-1965: Brick-veneered standpipe disassembled, and the steel reservoir is converted to salt and sand storage


County Uses – Lyonhurst Water Station

Aerial photograph of Arlington, 1934. Aerial photograph of Arlington, 1957.

Lyon Station is outlined in white, the red arrow points to the pumping station, the yellow arrow to the steel reservoir, the blue arrow to the brick-veneered standpipe, and the green arrow to the John Marshall School.


Estimated Construction Dates of Nearby Residences


Aerial photograph, 1957, overlaid with current map, 2018.

County Uses – Late 20th Century Acquisitions


COUNTY LAND ACQUISITIONS


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County Land Acquisitions – Salt Dome Property

Acquisition Periods:• 10/11/1927• 10/08/1935

Background:• Documentation only identifies the

property as “Arlington County Water Department”

• Property was initially used for a County water reservoir tower serving this area of the County

• Once that use was moved to County’s Minor Hill Reservoir, the tower was taken down, with the top portion modified and used as the salt storage dome structure

RPC Nos. 03-063-001

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County Land Acquisitions – Mulch Pile Properties

Acquisition Periods:• 6/30/1959 • 7/01/1960• 9/28/1992

Background:• Documentation from sales

does not reference any limitations/restrictions on the use of the property

• Since acquisition, portions of the properties have been continually used by the County for storage of leaves, mulch, tree branches, etc.

• 1992 acquisition involved an exchange with Marymount University involving right-of-way and Parcel #03-063-006 (to permit the construction of their garage)RPC Nos. 03-063-006 and 03-063-008

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County Land Acquisitions – Harlan Properties

Acquisition Period:• 6/18/1992

Background:• Acquisition deeds do not contain

any limitations/restrictions nor reference a specific purpose for the properties

RPC Nos. 03-063-002, 03-063-003, and 03-063-004

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County Land Acquisitions – Smith Property

Acquisition Period:• 7/20/2007

Background:• Acquisition deeds do not contain

any limitations/restrictions nor reference a specific purpose for the properties

• Acquisition report states “future specific use of the property has not yet been determined, but potential County use will be studied to develop a plan for its most productive use

RPC Nos. 03-063-005

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DONALDSON RUN TRAIL HISTORY


Donaldson Run Trail

History of Recent Improvements:

1. New trash cans installed at trail head (2013)

2. Installation of new landscaping in the area where single-family homes were once located along 26th Street (2010)

3. Stonedust trail was regraded (2006)

4. Park enhancement grant allowed for the installation of two stone benches in Zachary Taylor Park(2005)

5. Stone gateways were installed at various locations, including at the 26th Street trail head(2002)


PREVIOUS PLANS AND RESOURCES


Previous Plans and Resources – Ordered Chronologically

North Side Salt Facility and Leaf Storage/Mulch Distribution:

1. Citizen’s Working Group Report (1995)2. Donaldson Run NC Plan (2000)3. Old Dominion NC Plan (2002)4. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2015-2024 (2014)5. Old Dominion Citizen’s Association Priorities and

Conceptual Plan for Site Use (March 2015)6. County Board Commitment (July 2015)7. Community Facilities Study (November 2015)8. Fire Station 8 Task Force Final Report (2016)9. Interim Salt Storage Facility Process (2018)10. Donaldson Run Civic Association Meeting Notes (2018)

NC = Neighborhood Conservation FY = Fiscal Year


1. Working Group Report (1995)

• Began as a County Manager appointed group but was adjusted mid-way through the process to become a Citizen’s Working Group (late 1994 – early 1995)

• Generated Nine Objectives for Near-Term Conditions

• Limit size of County operations & maximize usable open space

• Minimize size of paved area on leaf storage site

• Minimize impact of County operations & park use on neighbors

• Maintain leaf and salt storage sites north of Wilson Blvd

• Accommodate County recycling goals for leaves

• Limit environmental impact on Donaldson Run

• Address compliance with Chesapeake Bay Ordinance

• Buffer County operations with extensive landscaping


1. Working Group Report (1995)

• Considered Four Near-Term Options

1. Maintain leaf storage facility but reconfigure it to provide additional buffering; add curb/gutter and sidewalk; allow space for park and children’s play area; relocate and flatten the bike path

2. Move leaf storage facility to land adjacent to existing salt storage site; create multi-purpose field for active recreation in its place; create a tot lot and/or playground with appropriate buffer buffers and drop-off area; relocate and flatten bike path;

3. Consolidate leaf and salt storage in North Arlington on a single site at Old Dominion Drive and 25th Street N.

4. Develop a Soccer/Lacrosse field on 26th Street N. at the site of the existing leaf storage facility

• Report noted these options were considered but no consensus was reached among working group members

• Report emphasized a comprehensive long-term plan still needed to be developed for the site and surrounding area


2. Donaldson Run Neighborhood Conservation Plan (2000)

• Accepted by the County Board in October 2000

• Salt Storage Facility Recommendations:

• Planting bushes or trees and adding additional landscaping to improve the appearance of the site

• Advise and involved the neighborhood early on if land use of the salt dome and adjoining site may be changed

• Mulch Pile/Leaf Storage Recommendations:

• A landscaping plan be developed, implemented and maintained to enhance the park area that is adjacent to the mulch pile/leaf storage

• County monitor site runoff to verify that it is not polluting Donaldson Run stream and that annual reports be provided to the Civic Association

• Areas of Interest to Donaldson Run Civic Association:

• Community has concerns regarding the aesthetics and upkeep of the Salt Dome and Mulch Pile/Leaf Storage


3. Old Dominion Neighborhood Conservation Plan (2002)

• Accepted by the County Board in October 2002

• Park and Recreation Recommendations:

• Establish a park on County-owned land between the leaf storage facility and the bike path on 26th Street N. and designated it as County park land

• Leaf storage facility should be open for use by skaters during daylight hours in the Spring, Summer, and Fall (during non-leaf collection periods)

• Allow children and adults to play on the leaf storage site during the off-season (including street hockey, rollerblading, etc.)

• Develop a plan to incorporate active and passive recreation that is mutually agreeable to all stakeholders surrounding the site

• Work with neighboring citizen’s associations to develop a long-term plan for County-owned land between Old Dominion and the bike path on 26th

Street N.


3. Old Dominion Neighborhood Conservation Plan (2002)

• Medium-term Plan:

• Add a tot lot/playground and some form of adult recreation to the site between the leaf storage facility and the 26th Street N. bike path

• Long-term Plan:

• When and if the leaf storage facility is consolidated with the salt dome activities, create a playfield for use by youth soccer and other County recreational programs

• Support for Long-term Plan is conditional on:

• Agreement of surrounding property owners;

• Feasibility of leaf collection being safely and conveniently accommodated at an expanded salt dome site; and

• Leaf storage site (in the off-season) be used to accommodate the additional parking needs of the playfield


4. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY 2015-2024 (2014)

• 2014 Bond Referenda:

• Construction funding for replacement of the salt facility only after completion of the planning process ($2.2 million)

• Project Description:

• The salt storage structure will be replaced, and core services such as the mulch area, salt storage, and facilities for dispatching snow crews and installing tire chains will be reorganized on the existing site. A public process to obtain community input on the site redevelopment will be conducted prior to commencement of the design phase. Master planning will include existing and possible new uses of the site, potential impact on neighbors and environmental effects.

• Project Justification:

• The existing salt storage facility is beyond its useful life; short-term structural repairs were made during summer, 2012. Those repairs were only temporary; the old rusting tank continues to decay and needs to be replaced with a modern plan to reorganize core support operations in North Arlington.


5. Priorities & Conceptual Plan for Site Use (2015)

• Produced by Old Dominion Citizen’s Association in March 2015:

• Represents a response from the community to the Draft CIP FY 2015-2024 which initially called for a number of new uses to occupy the “Dominion Green” site (intersection of 26th Street & Old Dominion Drive)

• Final CIP document reduced the scope of potential changes for this site and committed to conducting a facility master planning effort with the surrounding community prior to the commencement of the design phase

• Outcome of the Process:

• Confirmed previously captured community concerns and interests


5. Priorities & Conceptual Plan for Site Use (2015)

Prepared by Old Dominion

Citizen’s Association (2015)


6. County Board Commitment (2015)

Remarks made by Chair Mary Hynes in July 2015:

• In response to community concerns following initial consideration of re-locating Fire Station 8 to the 26/Old Dominion site

• Arlington County is committed to a master planning effort for the seven-acre site

• Commitment referenced:

• At minimum, a 1-acre park,

• Designed with community input,

• To include a mix of natural areas and active park space.


7. Community Facilities Study (2015)

Final Report submitted in November 2015

• References Planned and Projected Facility Needs noted in the CIP for FY 2015-2024:

• Replacement and expansion of salt storage facility along 26th Street N.

• Recommends a strategic planning framework be established to develop a process for identifying future public facility needs that responds to changing demographics and economic conditions


8. Fire Station 8 Task Force – Final Report (2016)

Potential Fire Station Location

26/OD Study Area

Final Report submitted on May 2016

• Considered relocating Fire Station 8 to several other sites, including the 26/OD Site which was identified as a “viable location” for a new 4-bay fire station

• Ultimately, the task force preferred to expand the existing facility on Lee Highway

• Key factors influencing the decision were:• Service demand locations• Population density


9. Interim Salt Storage Facility (2018)

Summer 2018 Process:

• June: Pre-meetings with neighborhood reps

• July: Request to Advertise zoning change

• July & August: Walking Tours; additional feedback collected from community

• September: Rezoning and Re-subdivision

• Certain parcels from S-3A and R-6 to P-S• Parcel consolidation along Old Dominion

• Outcome: • Rezoning to P-S permits the construction

of the interim salt structure (before winter); • Long-term master planning effort would

be initiated later in the fall.

Walking Site Tours


10. Donaldson Run Civic Association (2018)

Thoughts and Concerns Submitted by Civic Association:

• Open Space Suggestions:• Kids’ splash park• Multigenerational park• Concrete ping-pong/chess • Underground changing station (for salt dome workers) with park above it• Compare with Oak Grove Park site (size, elements) • Concern about Donaldson Run watershed: incorporate stormwater

mitigation and other environmental standards• Co-locate mulch and salt storage facilities • Types of surfaces to use (permeable)• Dog park • Community center (with roof park)

• Concerns regarding Marymount’s Sports Field:• What kind of soccer field – kids or NCAA?• Lights issue• Missionhurst property could be used for fields

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