ANNOUNCEMENTS

With many thanks to Mark Troppe for this update, yesterday, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors voted to approve the rezoning application prepared by the developer EYA for the Cavalier Club project. The vote was unanimous in favor.  Here is the link to the Board of Supervisors meeting; discussion of the Cavalier Club project runs between 3:03:45 - 3:17:00. 

On June 23, 2026, the Dominion Hills Civic Association submitted testimony to the Fairfax Planning Commission regarding the Cavalier Club development in advance of their hearing on June 24, 2026.

The Dominion Hills Civic Association has sent 3 letters in the last month advocating for our neighborhood.  First, on April 29, DHCA submitted written testimony regarding the May 5 public hearing to discuss SSPA 2023-I-2B, Cavalier Club.  Second, on May 23, DHCA submitted a letter to express our support for the Arlington Neighborhoods Program.  Third, on May 28, DHCA submitted a letter in support of the proposal of the Capital Improvement Plan to substantially increase funding to the Department of Parks and Recreation for invasive plant removal and habitat restoration.

There are new developments and changes coming to sites along Wilson Blvd that may be of interest to Dominion Hills residents.

The owners of the office building located at 6045 Wilson Blvd. are seeking to remove the building and build townhomes. This will require a general land use study as the site seeks to move from “service commercial” to “low-medium residential.”

You can see the application and other materials related to the study on the Arlington GLUP website. Dominion Hills will have opportunities to share feedback on the proposed changes. If you would like to share any feedback or thoughts, reach out to us at dominionhillscivic@gmail.com. Other opportunities to share feedback with the county may also be coming soon. 

The Cavalier Club, located across McKinley Road from the former Febrey-Lothrop property, now under construction for the Grove at Dominion Hills, is looking to make some big changes that would more than double the number of apartments on the site. More information in this article. We anticipate there will be an opportunity for public comment in some form; stay tuned for more information. Read more details on the Fairfax County website. 

Arlington County kicked off a process to envision what the county should look like in the year 2050 with an event on Feb. 5 featuring speakers on climate change, economic development, education, and commerce. You can see the recording of the event online and access more information on the county website. Arlington residents are invited to send a “postcard from the future” describing what the ideal Arlington looks like. Postcards are available in all county libraries and online.

You can also subscribe to recent updates by email about further Arlington 2050 activities. 

The civic association will be making much-needed repairs to the playground surface the week of December 11, removing and replacing the engineered wood "mulch" surfacing as is needed periodically to keep the park enjoyable and safe.

The playground will be closed during this time. We expect it to be open again by December 15. We may also need some "help" of many stomping feet to help "compact" the mulch and get it settled into place! Small children make great volunteers for this! Stay tuned for updates.

ArlingtonNow published a story with updates on the construction and sale of 40 single family homes on the property formerly known as the Febrey-Lothrop property or the Rouse property. Now marketed as The Grove at Dominion Hills, the site has been the cause of much attention during its development. 

Read the story here.

Dominion Hills Civic Association is pleased to be one of the 12 recipients of a grant from the Arlington County Historic Preservation Fund. According to a press release from Arlington County, the fund was "created to provide a unique opportunity to invest in the future of preservation in Arlington County by administering funds in support of community and individual projects related to the County’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage."

The Dominion Hills Historic Interpretation Project will work to create three historic markers near the former location of the Febrey-Lothrop Estate. This land represents a rich swath of Arlington’s history, and the signage will include information about the Powhatan people, the Civil War, and the 20th century. These new markers will allow residents and visitors to share in this forgotten history.

Work will include community outreach, historic research and interpretation, and collaboration with Toll Brothers to determine the placement of the signage. Work will proceed through the winter with the hope of installing signs by spring 2024.

Story in ArlingtonNow

Hello neighbors! Thanks to those of you who joined our meeting last night. This message contains a recap of a few important points from the meeting.

Presentation from Arlington County Police Department

Cpl/MPO Harley Guenther joined our meeting to provide an update on crime statistics and answer questions. Of significance: (all numbers are year to date, compared to the same dates in 2021)

• Burglaries are down from 8 to just 1 so far this year
• DUIs and harassment are also down
• Auto larceny is up --> LOCK YOUR DOORS
• Cases of fraud were up from just 1 case in 2021 to 10 cases so far in 2022. 

On the topic of fraud, Cpl Guenther shared some common examples, such as receiving a call from someone purporting to be a Sheriff and then saying that the victim can pay the fine in Apple Gift Cards. This will never, ever, be a legitimate option presented to you in Arlington County. Fraud also includes crimes perpetrated over the internet such as phishing and other internet-based scams.

There is more information online at https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Financial-Crimes-Information

If you suspect you have been the victim of a fraud or fraud attempt, do not hesitate to call the police (number on website) or file a report online right away. Even if you were not in the county when you got the email, or if you're not sure who has jurisdiction - just file the report. Cpl Guenther emphasized that officers will do everything they can to figure out the right jurisdiction and they would rather know than not know. 

There have also been, anecdotally reported, a few cases of suspicious salespeople going door to door. Some are legitimate businesses that have permits, some are not. Even legitimate businesses require a permit to go door to door, so if you see something suspicious, calling the policy non-emergency line can help resolve. More information about permits is available at https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Vendor-Permits

• Of Note: ACPD Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive is coming up this month. 

https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/News/Articles/2022/Police-Host-the-Eighth-Annual-Fill-the-Cruiser-Toy-Drive-Events

The closest location to Dominion Hills is November 23 at Westover Baptist Church. 

• The Arlington County Policy offer a summer safety patrol camp for 4th and 5th graders, but keep an eye on the website because spaces go fast! https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Safety-Patrol-Camp

OTHER BUSINESS

Congrats for reading this far. Also discussed in the meeting were the possibility of an in-person meeting combined with a seasonal gathering in early December. Please contact dominionhillscivic@gmail.com if you would like to help plan or support such an event. 

Finally, a reminder to check your membership status on the Dominion Hills website and make sure your voluntary dues are up to date. Dues support the maintenance and insurance costs for Dominion Hills Park, events like last week's Halloween Parade, and much more. Just visit https://dominionhills.net/ and click to 'log in' at the top of the page. 

UPCOMING DATES 

• TODAY, Friday, November 4: TRAFFIC AND PARKING ALERT | ATS has class performances this afternoon at 2pm. 
• Friday, November 11: Dominion Hills and the Civil War, presented by local historian Peter Vaselopulos, Dominion Hills Park, 10am-2pm.
• Saturday, November 12: Dominion Hills Fall Craft Show, 10am-5pm, Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association Pool House
• Wednesday, November 16: TRAFFIC AND PARKING ALERT | ATS is having their book fair and ice cream social, 6-8pm

Finally, a few photos of the continuing development at the former Rouse property.

Work continues on the Febrey-Lothrop-Rouse site at 6407 Wilson Blvd, primarily in the form of site grading and dirt removal. According to developer Toll Brothers, they hope to have permits completed for the first of the nine houses to be built on Madison Street sometime in October with construction on those homes starting as early as October as well. 

Additionally, a subdivision plat of the additional 31 homes slated for the site has been filed with Arlington County. It shows the location of additional streets to be constructed and the arrangement of the homes around a central cul-de-sac. 

Site work could begin on these lots as early as November-January. Additional information about construction will be shared as it becomes available. Neighbors with questions are always encouraged to reach out to dominionhillscivic@gmail.com so we can share with the appropriate resources.