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Annual Meeting Address
Written by: Matthew Natale, Association President
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The Official Newsletter
of the Parkfairfax Unit
Owners Association
May
2006
Volume 28, Number 4
Azalea Day
Good evening and welcome to 28th Annual Meeting of
the Parkfairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association.
I’m Matthew Natale and I am the current president of the
Association. I’m grateful to be here tonight with all of you.
We are all proud to live in Parkfairfax, proud of this
community which is both a Virginia and Federal Historic
8:00 a.m. until sold out
District. With our natural environment within an urban setting,
with our historic buildings, Parkfairfax continues to be a place
(usually 11:00)
like no other. No doubt, there is no way such a property would
be built today. We would be far more dense and a lot less
natural. Proudly, we remain the exception.
Annual Sale of Azaleas, annuals,
I am honored to serve on the Board with a group of
perennials at the Maintenance Yard
dedicated volunteers, from retired military to government
servants to a commercial realtor to mothers to small business
owners, ages 39 to 73. It is a terrific and diverse blend of
for Parkfairfax residents only.
perspectives. It is an ever changing blend as, after tonight, I will
have served with at least 19 different people. That’s 20. I thank
Sponsored by The Landscape Committee
this Board. Let’s all thank them.
It has been five years since my first annual meeting address.
Back then, we were breathless over the increasing property
public works projects. The sheer volume and variety of work
values and arrested fee increases. We had no idea that values
performed each day is staggering. This is particularly evident if
would soar to the point where sale prices would reach $400,000.
you are home during the day, when you can see the stampede
It is hard to believe. Since, we have experienced substantial
of activity from employees, contractors, and private work
turnover in ownership. We have a new generation of owners
(homeowner upgrades et al) being performed.
and they are making their presence felt. And each year, their
roots grow deeper and their contributions greater. And things
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will never be the same.
What this next generation is
learning is that Parkfairfax is not a
In This Issue
typical condo, where fixing the elevator
Covenants Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
and sweeping up cigarette butts in the
Landscape Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Scheduled Preventive
parking lot are the biggest maintenance
Notice of Herbicide Application . . . 5
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
needs. We have 285 historic masonry
Spring Garden Hints 101. . . . . . . . . 5
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
built buildings, and 132 acres of natural
City of Alexandria Hazardous
beauty and woodlands which require
Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
care. We take care of basic human
Buildings and Utilities Committee . . 7
needs: Roads, sanitation, utilities and
Covenants Committee. . . . . . . . . . . 9
more.
Crime Statistics for March . . . . . . . 11
We are a small town with
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numerous ongoing and comprehensive
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The Parkfairfax Condominium newsletter is published monthly by
Parkfairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association, 3360 Gunston
Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22302
Circulation distributors: Courtney Young, Barbara Wilmer, Lynn Humphries, Pat
Reynolds, Meredith Davis, Suzanne Salva.
Delivery: 53 volunteers
Advertising: Call the Association Office, 703-998-6315. DEADLINE for all articles
and advertising to be included in the May newsletter is NOON Friday, April 14,
2006. Letters to the Editor (must be signed) of 250 words or less are welcomed.
Publication of letters may be delayed until the following month if a response is
considered appropriate. The Association does not endorse businesses advertising in
this newsletter.*
VOLUNTEERS
Board of Directors
Matthew Natale, President
email: [email protected]
George Kaseote, Vice President
email: [email protected]
Barbara Turpyn, Secretary, Treasurer
Kevin McHenka, Ward I
Lisa Phinney, Ward II
Michael Wenk, Ward III
Richard McSeveney, Ward IV
email: [email protected]
Karen Elsbury, Ward V
Gerri Horan, At-Large
Term Exp.
4/07
Phone No.
578-3674
4/08
757-481-1780
4/09
4/09
4/07
4/08
4/09
960-5960
933-2378
671-8948
998-6796
703-400-4416
4/07
4/09
998-6944
379-7719
Upcoming schedule of Board Meetings: May 17 Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at
the Association Office, 3360 Gunston Road. A residents’ forum is held at the beginning
of each meeting. The meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board outside the Office
on Monday before the Wednesday meetings. Change in meeting dates are also posted
on this bulletin board.
Committees
Architecture and Planning Board
Buildings and Utilities Committee
Woodlands Committee
Landscape Committee
Covenants Committee
Recreation Committee
Finance Committee
Communications Committee
Chair
Carol Maggio
Susan Crawford Robin Woods
Kurt Laidlaw
Lynn Humphries
Rebecca Moss
Theresa Pattara
Tatyana Schum
Phone No.
933-1907
820-2761
998-8304
820-5960
820-0543
671-8521
379-0982
795-2967
Association OFFICEHours
Phone No.
Administrative Office:
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
998-6315
Second Sat., 9 a.m. - Noon
Fax:
998-8764
Maintenance Office:
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
998-6315
Day Time Emergency Number
998-6315
After Hours Emergency Number:
551-6622
KPA Address 6400 Arlington Blvd. #700, Falls Church, VA 22042
532-5005
STAFF DEPARTMENT
NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
Acting General Manager
Patricia Wilkins
[email protected]
Asst. General Manager
Megan Gerlach
[email protected]
Covenants Director
Patricia Abdul-Rahim [email protected]
USP Director
Sarah Clark
[email protected]
Exec. Assistant/Newsletter Elaine Stanley
[email protected]
Service Coordinator
Guy Andrew
[email protected]
Service Coordinator
Michelle Byers
[email protected]
Maintenance Assistant
Loretta Samuels
[email protected]
Receptionist
Monique Chiles
[email protected]
*Publication of advertisements in no way implies an endorsement of their products
or services by Parkfairfax Condominium UOA or its Board Members. The opinions
of columnists and letter writers are theirs, and in no way reflect the opinions of the
Parkfairfax Condominium UOA or its Board Members.
PARKFAIRFAX CUSTOMER SERVICE
Each resident is assigned a Personal Office Representative. When you have
a question, problem, complaint, request, or even a compliment to pass
along, call and ask to speak with your Personal Representative. Of course,
if your representative is not available at the time you call, the individual
handling the call can certainly help you. If you prefer email, by all means,
feel free to email your Personal Representative.
Personal Representatives are assigned to specific wards. It would be most
helpful if, when calling or emailing, residents identified the ward in which
they live.
IF YOU LIVE IN:
YOUR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE IS:
WARD 1 BLDGS
All 400’s
All 500’s
All 600’s
MICHELLE BYERS
703-998-6315, EXT. 12
[email protected]
WARD II BLDGS
All 300’s
901-930
932-948 (even #s)
WARD III BLDGS
All 700’s
WARD IV BLDGS
202-208 (even #s
210-230
808-826 (even #s)
828-850
GUY ANDREW
703 -998-6315, EXT. 11
[email protected]
WARD V BLDGS
201-209 (odd #s)
803-807
809-827 (odd #s)
931-947 (odd #s)
949-972
WARD III BLDGS
All 100’s
801-802
BOARD MEETING
AGENDA AND
MATERIAL AVAILABLE
A duplicate copy of the Board of
Directors meeting package is available
at the Administration Building (3360
Gunston Road) generally the Friday
prior to a Board meeting. Any member of the Association in good standing
can have access to the community copy by asking the receptionist—
identification may be requested. There is a ten-cent per page charge for
copying any part of the package.
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However, it is nearly invisible if you like most residents,
commute to work and return after the work day. The work
performed is demanding and physical – and sometimes
dangerous and unpleasant. Try cleaning gutters, using a buzz
saw or fixing a sanitary sewer pipe after a back up. Time to get
the hip boots out!
Not only is the work physical and demanding, but the
weather plays a huge role. The heat of summer, the cold of
winter, rain and snow – if you are a tradesman, craftsman or
a laborer (all of whom we employ), the weather affects your
actual work environment.
Of course, there are catastrophic weather events such
as big snow storms or constant rain. When staff is diverted
out of necessity to deal with these events, it doesn’t take long
for the other work to pile up. If staff has spend a day digging
snow, clearing up storm damage, or manning the phones for
emergency calls, that means 30 plus employees not doing
their regularly scheduled work. Plus, this only accounts for the
response to the specific event, not the ongoing repair of any
damage inflicted by it.
While we may be like a small town, there is little that is small
about Parkfairfax. Consider these numbers, all accumulated
since our last annual meeting:
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6,489 work orders. These are work orders called in by
residents or discovered during a property inspection. So it
is in addition to regularly scheduled repair
and maintenance.
•
1,406 USP work orders. You can add that
on top of the 6,489 for a total of 7,895.
Roughly 31 per day, or one per every 16
minutes
•
10,567 phone calls received by the
maintenance and administrative office.
•
7,704 Emails received by the Admin Office
alone!
•
314 days of trash and recycling pick ups per
year. This translates into over 500,000 doors
which have to be checked each year.
•
910 Tons of residential garbage. That’s 1.8
million pounds, or over 1000 pounds per unit,
480 Tons of garbage from the maintenance
yard bins. That’s 960,000 pounds. This
totals nearly 2.8 million pounds of Parkfairfax garbage
removed annually.
•
1,750 work hours, or roughly 153 work days to clean 570
gutters.
•
250 tons of leaves removed
•
43,000 miles driven by Parkfairfax vehicles.
•
805 Exterminator work orders.
•
175 covenants applications processed.
•
125 Resale packets.
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7,441,000 gallons of water used.
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158 gas and water shut offs.
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69 buildings painted
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83 site restorations following excavations.
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125 Trees pruned or cabled.
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55 Trees planted.
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27 Trees removed
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65 erosion and drainage control projects.
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25 property wide mowings
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14 Water main break repairs.
May 2006
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
Landscape Notes
by the Parkfairfax Landscape Committee
While planting your new azaleas, now is a good time to
consider planting larger “foundation plantings” as well. A walk
around the community shows that many Parkfairfax building
fronts could use some or additional foundation plantings to
provide a landscaped look. This type of landscaping is not
provided by Parkfairfax. Bushes for foundation plantings could
include forsythia, hydrangea, nandina,
rhododendron, bridal wreath spirea,
mock orange; and native bushes such
as beauty berry or winterberry. Azaleas
could be placed in front of the larger
foundation plantings for a layered look. A list of other foundation plantings
is available in the newly updated
“Parkfairfax Garden Guide.” Residents
would need Covenants Committee
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Notice of Herbicide
Application:
The two-acre Chinese wisteria infestation that has been
strangling trees in the woodlands along Gunston Road is in the
process of being eradicated.
Last fall, the entire wisteria thicket was cut down without
the use of herbicide.
In May, new shoots growing on the
cut wisteria stumps will be treated with a
5% solution of Round-up. Warning signs
will be posted around the area when the
application begins.
The signs will be taken down after
the application is finished, three or four
weeks later.
Please look for these warning signs in
May and stay out of the Gunston woods
until the signs have been removed.
Spring Garden Hints 101
Written by Kay Quirk
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Continue to remove dead flowers from Tulips and other
bulbs. This prevents bulb energy going to seed production
rather than next years flowers.
•
Azaleas can be cut back by no more than 1/3 if needed.
Cut to the main stem. This can be done while flowering to
create indoor bouquets or right after blooming. If done in
the summer, you will remove next year’s flower buds.
•
Plant annuals now where you want to place bulbs in the
fall. It’s a good way to “mark” the spot.
committed relationship with you)
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Prune Wisteria now.
Playful; will adjust to your sleep schedule
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Fertilize and leave the green leaves of daffodils. They
provide the energy for next years flower. The leaves will turn
brown by July. Resist tying them up as long as possible.
For adoption info and schedules:
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www.advocats-inc.org
Pull out all of the small weeds – violets, clover, etc and put
down a good layer of mulch.
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Pinch back chrysanthemums and asters to thicken plants
and delay blooming.
Health benefits to you (caring for an animal helps
lower blood pressure, stress, anxiety, loneliness)
True personality known
Ok at home while you’re at work (does not need
supervision or constant attention like kittens)
Able to bond, show affection (looking for lifetime
(and will serve as a mentor for afternoon napping)
You’ll save a life (homelessness is the #1 killer of
healthy cats)
AdvoCATs,a non-profit group, conducts
weekend adoptions at PETCO stores at
Tysons & Bailey ’s Crossroads.
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
City of Alexandria
Hazardous Waste
Disposal
S.T.O.P. Program: Stop Throwing
Out Pollutants
Improper disposal of the products listed below pollutes our
environment and could cause injury to collection workers. City
of Alexandria residents will now be able to take these products
to a site in Alexandria for environmentally-safe disposal by a
licensed hazardous waste disposal firm. Starting June 4, 2001,
the site at 3600 Wheeler Avenue will be open every Monday
(except for holidays), from 10 a.m. til 6 p.m. Please bring products
in the originally labeled containers only. Containers should be
sealed and properly packaged for safe transportation. Proof of
residency is required. Waste from Conditionally Exempt Small
Quantity Generators will be accepted by appointment only.
For more information, call the Office of Recycling at 703-7515872.
ACCEPTABLE Items
Antifreeze
Battery Acid
Gasoline
Motor Oil
Auto Cleaning Products
Car Batteries
Oil-Based Paints
Flammable Caulks &
Adhesives
Lacquers
Spray Can Paint
Varnishes
Thinners
Mineral Spirits
Fire Extinguishers
Household Cleaning
Products
Flammable Waxes &
Abrasives
Driveway Sealer
**Household Batteries
Drain Cleaners
Propane Tanks
Pet Supplies
Photographic Chemicals
Developers
Fixers
Lawn Care Products
Garden Products
Herbicides
Pesticides
Ant Bait or Traps
Rodent Control Products
Insect Spray Cans
Computers
Televisions
VCRs
Printers
Cellular phones
Other type of electronics
**Household batteries can also be
recycled at one of the four recycling
drop-off locations.
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UNACCEPTABLE Items
Explosives
Ammunition
Biological Waste
Radioactive Materials
Unknown Substances
Directions to the site at 3540
Wheeler Avenue
From the West: East
on Duke Street to Wheeler
Avenue; turn right. Proceed
0.2 miles. The Streets
Department is on your left,
and directly behind it is the
household hazardous waste
collection site.
From the East: Travel
west on Duke Street to
Wheeler Avenue; turn left.
Proceed 0.2 miles. The Streets Department is on your left, and
directly behind it is the household hazardous waste collection
site.
From the North: Take Braddock Road, King Street or
Seminary/Janneys Lane to N. Quaker Lane. Travel south on
N. Quaker Lane to Duke Street; turn right. Travel west on
Duke Street to Wheeler Avenue; turn left. Proceed 0.2 miles.
The Streets Department is on your left, and directly behind it
is the household hazardous waste collection site.
If you have any questions, call the City of Alexandria
Office of Recycling at 703-751-5872
Buildings and Utilities Committee
Open to all ParkFairfax Residents
Interested residents are seeking to reestablish The
ParkFairfax Buildings and Utilities Committee. An
introductory meeting will be held on May 15th, from 7pm
to 8pm at the ParkFairfax office. In the meantime if you
have any questions please contact Richard McSeveney by
email at [email protected] or at 703-4004416.
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Covenants Committee
The Covenants Committee is seeking a volunteer to
fill a vacant position and now accepting applications for
appointment.
The Covenants Committee’s primary responsibility is
to advise and assist the Board of Directors in monitoring
and enforcing compliance with the provisions of the
Condominium Instruments and the Book of Resolutions. In
addition, the Covenants Committee performs the functions
which include but are not limited to receiving, reviewing,
and approving applications for alterations, changes and
additions to units or common elements (subject to appeal to
the Board of Directors). The Covenants Committee meets
once a month on the second Tuesday of each month.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the
Covenants Committee, please submit a letter of interest
and/or your resume to the Board of Directors.
Dear Forum,
I would like to point out that in my copy of the election
information sent out on March 20, 2006, Kevin
McHenka, a neighbor of mine on Lyons Lane, and
member of the Board is identified as a candidate for
Ward II! This is a serious error, and will certainly confuse
voters even more than necessary. He is a Ward I resident.
Who is responsible for this carelessness?
Barbara Bielecki
Welcome!
Effective 4/20/06, Patricia Wilkins is KPA Management’s
Acting General Manager for Parkfairfax Condominiums.
Ms. Wilkins previously served for 3 years as the Property
Manager for The Carlton Condominiums in Arlington
and for 13 years prior was the Financial Manager and
Assistant Manager at the River Place Cooperative in
Roslyn.
May 2006
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
Crime Statistics for
March
03-09-06 1100 blk of Beverly Dr
03-31-06 3200 blk of
Ravensworth Pl
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The Parkfairfax
Gardening Guide
Destruction of
Property
Peeping Tom
Officer Brian Fromm
Special Operations Division/K-9 Unit
Voicemail: (703)838-6360 x1420
Email: [email protected]
Here is the 2004-2005 crime comparison for Parkfairfax;
crime is down for the third year in a row here at Parkfairfax.
2004
Larceny from Auto
8
Larceny
2
Grand Larceny
Automobile
4
Sexual Assault
0
Destruction of
Property
18
Burglary
0
Attempted
Burglary
0
Accident Hit and
Run
10
Peeping Tom
0
Attempted
Grand Larceny
Automobile
4
Grand Larceny
Automobile
Recovery
3
Total for the Year
49
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2005
9
3
Actual
Change
1
1
Percent
Change
12.50%
50.00%
2
1
2
1
50.00%
N/A
8
1
-10
1
-55.56%
N/A
1
1
N/A
5
2
-5
2
-50.00%
N/A
The second edition of the Parkfairfax Gardening Guide is
now available to residents at the Parkfairfax web site (www.
parkfairfax.info). The Guide, originally published by the
Landscape Committee in 1993, is helpful to new residents and
residents newly interested in designing, planting, and caring for
a home garden. It contains a short introduction to gardening,
offers advice on how best to garden in Parkfairfax soil, sun and
other conditions, and provides lists of plants that grow well in
our community and garden designs that fit well into the space
available around buildings.
A short seminar about gardening in Parkfairfax is scheduled
for Saturday, May 20 in the Administrative Office. Resident
questions will be answered by experienced gardeners and the
Parkfairfax Landscape Director.
WHY WAIT?
DO IT NOW!
FINISH CARPENTRY AND TRIM WORKS
0
0
32
-4
-3
-17
-100.00%
-100.00%
-34.69%
The Sexual Assault was an Attempted Rape of a NonParkfairfax resident that was walking through Parkfairfax as
a shortcut home. The Suspect was arrested and he also did
not live in Parkfairfax, he was following her on a bicycle from
where she started walking home.
Specializing in Adding Value to Parkfairfax Residences
- Crown Moulding
- Chair Rails
- Hardware Installation
- And More!
- Window Trims
- Door Trims
- Base Trims
25 Years Experience References Available
703-684-5215 _ LICENSED _ BONDED _ INSURED
[email protected]
New Tennis
Court Locks
Have Been
Installed!
To receive a new tennis
key, bring either your old
key or $5.00 to the office.
(We accept Check or Money Orders ONLY)
May 2006
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
Covenants Corner
Written by: Patricia Abdul-Rahim, Covenants Director
As you know we strive to keep our community looking the
best it possibly can. To do this, it takes teamwork, as we all do
our part in keeping our historic neighborhood comfortable and
clean. The following are some of the issues I have been asked
about lately:
Gardens
The new Garden Guide is now available and many
residents are looking forward to starting their planting. Please
be sure to pick up a copy of AR#2 to be sure that the plans
for your garden are permissible and you have completed the
proper applications if required. You may be required to
complete a Non-Routine Change Application for approval
by the Covenants Committee. Please contact me for further
information or assistance on completing this application.
Patios
While we all enjoy the outdoors in the spring and summer,
please keep in mind that there are some items which are not
permitted to be installed or left on any part of the general,
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limited, or reserved common element. Some examples of such
items are:
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Empty flower pots and other miscellaneous gardening
supplies and equipment when not in use.
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Tents/Awnings
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Rugs/Carpets
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Furniture (other than outdoor lawn furniture)
•
Excessive or poorly maintained outdoor lawn furniture
•
Wading pools
Such items will be removed by the Association, with notice,
at the expense of the unit owner. Please call the office or pick
up a copy of AR#2 get a more detailed list of these items as
well as the items which are permitted on patios, stoops, porches
and porticos.
Pets
Just a reminder that all pets residing in Parkfairfax are
required to be properly registered with the City of Alexandria.
Pets are not permitted on common elements unless carried or
restrained on a leash.
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Maintenance
The Plumbing Crew will continue snaking the sanitary
sewer pipes in the crawlspaces. To avoid handling of your
personal property, and to keep things moving as quickly
as possible, please do not store anything on the building’s
hatchwell covers. These are the large, black, steel, half circles
normally located at the rear, or ends, of the buildings. Please
note that Maintenance needs periodic access to the buildings’
crawlspaces for both routine and emergency repairs. Large
pieces of equipment and piping might occasionally be brought
into the crawlspaces. Keep this in mind if you decide to plant
around the crawlspace opening. While the staff tries to be
careful, they must have room to enter and exit these spaces. Do
not plant or store anything here that you might regret losing.
The Plumbing Crew has already begun turning the
buildings hose bibs back on, the car wash is already turned
back on, and the tennis court rest rooms are open.
The Plumbing Crew will also be continuing the renovation
of each building’s storm water collection system. The focus of
this year’s work will begin in Section 2.
The Plumbing Crew and the Exterior Crew will also be
completing the final pre-opening work at the swimming pools.
The Exterior Crew will also be completing the spring gutter
cleaning, concentrating in Section 2. Carpentry repairs and
replacements will continue in
Section 2.
Reminders:
Bike permits are required
for all bicycles that are stored
in Parkfairfax’ Laundry Rooms.
They are good for the fiscal
year, beginning June 1, 2006,
and ending May 31, 2007. Any
bikes that do not have a permit
affixed to the bike frame under
the seat, or seat post, are subject
to being impounded. Obviously
derelict and/or improperly
stored bikes are also subject to
impoundment. Please maintain
your bikes and store them
properly in the provided racks.
All unclaimed and impounded
bikes are donated to charity after
sixty days. There will be a $40
fee to retrieve an impounded
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
bike. Please complete and return the Bicycle Registration
Form, or see the Receptionist at the Administrative Building.
Section 2 Painting is tentatively scheduled to begin in late
June. This will be the second year of a four-year program to
make the property wide changeover from oil-based to latex
paint. Palmer Brothers Painting will give advance notice to each
residence affected by this work. Please refer to the map in this
month’s Forum if you are not sure if your address is included.
Warranty touch-up painting will be performed in Sections 1
and 4. Touch up work will be done in-house in Section 3.
In-House Program to Convert OilBased to Latex Paint
Contracted, comprehensive, exterior building painting
will continue this year in Section 2. As outlined in previous
newsletters, there will be a change from oil-based paints to latex
paints. To help control the costs of this mandated program,
Parkfairfax’ in-house painters will perform the door painting. Inhouse painting will also allow painting your entry doors during
Parkfairfax working hours. This will follow the standard unit
entry procedures that are used in other Parkfairfax programs
(attic inspections, gas shut offs, etc.). You will receive advance
notification of the door-painting schedule via a flyer delivered
to your front door. The flyer will include an Admit Slip that
will allow you to provide specific entry instructions. Units
with particular access needs (pets, alarms, etc.) will receive the
National Register & Virginia Landmarks Historic District
appropriate level of coordination that is necessary.
Requests for front door color changes in Section 2 were
due May 1. If you choose to stain your door, please be
advised that future maintenance of the door’s finish will be
your responsibility. The Association will not prepare a door
for staining, maintain a stained door, or paint over a stained
door. If you are renting or selling a unit with a stained front
door, please inform your tenant/ purchaser of this fact to avoid
future misunderstandings.
Summer Work Season
A reminder that many of Parkfairfax’ contractors and
staff revise their working hours to take advantage of the
cooler temperatures found earlier in the day. All workers are
instructed to not begin the noisier, or more intrusive, aspects of
their work prior to 8 AM. However, you might expect to start
seeing jobs being set up, people being mobilized, and quieter
work beginning, any time after 7 AM on weekdays, and after 9
AM on weekends. If you would like to have work or inspections
done at your house during these earlier periods, please inform
the service coordinator when you call in your work requests.
Other major in-house and contracted work that is pending
this year includes:
• Carpentry repairs and replacements in Section 2 will be
done in-house again this year. There is funding available
to supplement this work if need be.
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Contracted paving repairs, entry stoop replacements and
sidewalk replacements will continue. Scheduled walks
have been marked with “white dots”. Residents at affected
entry stoops will be notified in advance.
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Gas pipe riser replacements will continue. This work has
again been contracted to Rush Plumbing, and Parkfairfax
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staff will provide assistance as stipulated in the contract
agreement. Affected residences will receive advance
notification and entry into every unit will be required. The
affected buildings are: 303-305, 304-306-308-310, 307309-311, 313-315-317, 701-703, 702, 704-706, 710-712,
718-720, and 730-732-734-736.
Gutter Replacements and GutterFilter Installations- The
Board of Directors has approved a four year agreement with
GutterFilter America to replace the gutters on the rear sides of
three story buildings and the rear third story portions of multistory buildings. The aluminum gutters in Parkfairfax date to
the conversion to condominiums in 1978 and we have already
begun to notice age-related failures of the gutters. GutterFilter
will be installed in all of this new guttering, and all guttering
will be installed with hidden hangers (eliminating the unsightly
[and leak conducive] gutter spikes of old). GutterFilter has
been installed on two test buildings for over a year now and
has worked exactly as promised by the manufacturer. This
highly-porous product fills the capacity of the gutter and
prevents leaves and debris from penetrating through it, but it
allows water to drain immediately through. Falling debris from
trees simply blows or washes away from the top surface of the
gutters. Completing the rears of the three story buildings first
will have the most immediate impact on the labor requirement
necessary to clean the buildings’ gutters each fall. By the time
this project is completed, the labor requirement for gutter
cleaning in Parkfairfax can be reduced by half, and may be
started two weeks later at the end of the warm-weather work
season.
We expect this new system to virtually eliminate the most
labor-intensive aspects of gutter cleaning on those buildings
where it is installed. Inspections and preventive repairs will
still be required. The first year of work will
target the rears (only) of three story buildings
in Painting Section 1. This is the buildings
in the 400 block, 500 block, 600 block, and
those buildings in the 900 block bordered by
Gunston Road, Fitzgerald Lane, and Martha
Custis Drive. The balance of the 900 and
300 blocks (Painting Section 2) will be done in
2007; Painting Section 3 in 2008; and Painting
Section 4 in 2009. Within this term of work,
it is highly likely that plans will be finalized to
complete gutter replacements (and probably
GutterFilter installation) on the remaining
buildings and on the front portions of the
three story buildings.
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Real Estate for Sale
THUNDERBALL – You will be having
a ball in the Brand new kitchen and
bath Madison model. All the bells and
whistles, washer/dryer, dishwasher,
beautiful tile floor, replacement
windows. Gotta see it on Holmes Lane,
just call The John and John Team of
Re/Max Allegiance 703-820-9723 or
tune into www.parkfairfax.com to see
the pictures.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE – and
you will truly love this one bedroom
Adams model with patio. Freshly
painted, replacement windows and
priced to sell. Cal The John and
John Team of Re/Max Allegiance
at 703-820-9723 and log onto www.
parkfairfax.com to see the photos.
CASINO ROYALE – You will have a
straight-flush if you buy this over the
top Lincoln model that has updated
electricity, new paint, replacement
windows and frame outs, new GE
appliances to include gas range,
dishwasher, above range microwave.
Check out the pictures at www.
parkfairfax.info and give The John and
John Team of Re/Max Allegiance a
call at 703-820-9723 for a viewing.
Enchanting 3 BR Harrison w/
so many updates. Great patio w/lush
landscaping, W/D,updated kitchen &
bath. Replaced windows. Call Bernie
& Rita Tassa,, Long & Foster 703-6298624 or [email protected] THE SPY WHO LOVED ME – Will
probably no be the only one loving you
if you purchase this fantastic Madison
on Mount Eagle Place. Replacement
windos and frame outs, washer/dryer
on upper level, dishwasher, refinished
floors and fresh paint. Look at www.
parkfairfax.com for the pictures and
give The John and John Team of Re/
Max Allegiance a buzz and we will give
you a showing, 703-820-9723.
DR. NO – Would say Yes to this pretty
Monroe model. Beautiful hardwoods,
crisp designer colors, washer/dryer,
replacement windows, large and bright
kitchen. Pictures are posted at www.
parkfairfax.com and we would love to
talk to you about it, so give The John
and John Team of Re/Max Allegiance
a call at 703-820-9723.
Thinking of selling? We will take
you through every step of the process.
A full market analysis is available upon
request. Call Bernie & Rita, Long
& Foster, your longtime Parkfairfax
specialist, 703-629-8624 or brtassa@
hotmail.com Real Estate for Rent
GOLDFINGER – You will have a
Midas touch if you rent this pretty,
renovated Jefferson Model, (largest
one bedroom in The Park), Granite
countertops, washer/dryer, dishwasher,
and contemporary wall to wall carpet.
We have photos! Check them out at
www.parkfairfax.com and give us,
(The John and John Team of Re/Max
Allegiance) a call at 703-820-9723.
EASTERN SHORE VACATION
RENTAL – Chincoteague, Virginia
famous for their oysters and wild
ponies. This three bedroom, two bath
house sleeps six and is open spring,
summer and fall. Spring and fall rates
are $770. Summer weekly rate is $850
(plus occupancy tax). For availability
email [email protected] or call
760-599-7227 or cell 760-492-8625.
FABULOUS LINCOLN FOR RENT!
2BR/1BA Lincoln model on Gunston
Road. Completely renovated kitchen
with new stainless appliances (including
full dishwasher), modern cabinets,
recessed dimmer lighting, ceramic slate
floor, and granite countertop. All new
A/C units. Updated bath and fixtures.
Huge, private flagstone patio with large
planting beds and azaleas. Call 202210-5562 for more information.
BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT – North
Carolina Outter Banks cottage has
four bedrooms, two baths, enclosed
outside shower, decks, screened porch
for dining. Comfortable furnished and
fully equipped. Next to lake and tennis
courts and 200 yards away from the
beach. $900 per week. Call Brigid Davis
at 703-931-2559.
BEACH RENTAL – Chincoteague
Island, VA. Beautiful Assateague beach,
wildlife refuge, wild poneys. Newly
remodeled 3 BR 1 ½ bath, enclosed
hot/cold outside shower, screened
porch, quiet street. $750. 703-734-3150
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EXCEPTIONAL LONG TERM
PARKFAIRFAX RESIDENT (eight
years) wants to find a long term lease/
rental situation. My current owner has
decided to sell. Prefer location near
Martha Custis, Gunston, and Valley
Drive. Will consider all others. I am
a tenant you will appreciate. I am an
avid gardener, neat as a pin and a great
neighbor. My neighbors have become
my friends. I can provide references. I
am looking for a unit with sunlight. It
is important to me to remain a resident
of the community that I love. I will
care for your unit as if it were my own.
Eventually, I may have an interest in
purchasing. Please contact Margaret at
703-850-6638.
For Sale
NEW FRIGIDAIRE AIR
CONDITIONER. Beat the summer
heat by upgrading your old A/
C unit while installation rates are
lower. New unit meets all Park Fairfax
specifications. Please call (202) 2105562. $440
PRINTER: HP Desk Jet. $30. 707-3799448 or email: katikinsthree@yahoo.
com
GPS (DeLorme) Ideal laptop accessory
with voice navigation. Original cost
$130 buy for just $85. Includes street
atlas, USB cable, GPS receiver. 707379-9448 or email: katikinsthree@
yahoo.com
Black leather couch/extra large
deluxe dog crate. Crate in like new
condition. Call Barry at 703-671-3040
for details. Sofa $185, Crate $65.
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GAS RANGE/FRIDGE: Tappan Gas
Range 30” White sealed burners, hardly
used: $170.00. Hotpoint Fridge. White
freezer on top, hardly used: $275.00.
Contact Lynn @ 703-373-7475.
Services
MJP AUTO DETAILING – Prompt
courteous professional service. Interior/
Exterior. Professional Mobile Auto
Detailing. We do car washing, polishing,
waxing, buffing, specialty 1 year paint
protectant, bug and tar removal,
vacuum, shampoo and much more (call
about our services). The quality job
you deserve at a price you can afford.
References available. Licensed and
insured. We are looking forward to
working for you. Contact Myron Pierce
at (571) 236.8051. Or visit us at www.
mjpdetailing.com
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD
HANDYMAN – All types of
construction and repairs: electric,
plumbing, drywall, painting, tile, doors,
windows, crown molding, shelving,
and much more. Call for an estimate.
William Ryan 703-671-8460.
IS PAPER OVERWHELMING YOU?
Do you have piles of stuff that need
to be organized? Would you like some
help? Call Clear Your Clutter! Bev
Hitchins – 703.998.0880
YOGA IN DAILY LIFE Classes 7
days a week. Learn practical skills to
release physical tension, reduce mental
stress and vastly improve your levels of
energy. Stretch, breathe, and meditate.
Call 703-299-8946 or visit www.
yogaindailylifeus.org.
PAINT BY KNIGHT - Serving
Parkfairfax residents for over 12 years
with over 30 years experience. Small
jobs welcomed. For free estimate
on painting, plaster repair, texture,
grout work, caulking, removal of old
pipes and heaters. Also removal of
doorframes and reframing of windows
and doors. Most empty units painted
within two days. Call Duane Knight at
(703) 405-3349 cell and voicemail.
VACATION Plant/Garden watering:
call or email Kay (resident) 703-3799448. Email retiredlady1729@yahoo.
com.
JERON O. EBERWEIN LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: Residential home and
Garden Design. Creative Spaces for
that special place. Call (703) 671-1516.
LUISA’S CLEANING: Tired of
spending your precious time keeping
up with household chores? Looking for
someone with experience! Try Luisa’s
Cleaning. Insured and bonded. Call
(703) 362-8622
PET & PLANT CARE BY GERRI,
LLC - Dog walking; doggie playgroups
(dog park); loving cat care in your
home. Flexible arrangements. Plant
care (indoor/outdoor, vacation
watering) by 17 year Parkfairfax
resident & current Board member.
Reasonable rates. References available.
Call Gerri at (703) 379-7719 or (703)
629-1970. Bonded and Insured.
“Parkfairfax’s most trusted pet services.”
Established in 2000.
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES. 20
years experience in all areas. Excellent
references available. Call for free
estimate. 703-495-0781
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PET & PLANT CARE BY GERRI,
LLC is looking for happy energetic
people to walk dogs part-time.
Morning, afternoon, evening and
weekend positions available. Excellent
pay. Inquire at 703-379-7719.
INCOME TAXES AND
ACCOUNTING SERVICES BY
CPA LIVING IN PARKFAIRFAX:
Individual or business tax returns, any
state, any year. Convenient time and
location, affordable rates, fast service,
precise quality and support 365 days
a year guaranteed. Preparation of
financial statements, audits, reviews
and other accounting services are also
available. Contact Mr. Denisin, CPA:
[email protected]; 703-575-9051; 202210-4000 direct number.
BABYSITTER: recently retired owner/
resident with infant and child CPR
certification. Available for occasional
child care or overnight. Go to a movie
or out to dinner and relax! 703-3799448. Email: retiredlady1729@yahoo.
com.
A Woman’s Touch/Hunter’s
Home Improvement — Serving
Parkfairfax since 1982! We know it
the best. Please call for an estimate
on: painting and plaster, replacement
windows – life time warranty, factory
installed, top of the line window
– refinishing hardwood floors-very high
quality work. Call Kathleen 703-6181967.
RICHARD’S PAINTING AND
WALLPAPERING. 18 years experience
in Fairlington and Parkfairfax.
References available. Free estimate and
excellent rates. Call 703-495-0781.
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MICHAEL PACHECO
CONTRACTING: 38 YEARS
EXPERIENCE. No job too small.
Interior painting, finish carpentry;
to include window sills and casings,
complete kitchen and bathroom
remodeling, plaster repair, wallpaper
removal, tile grouting, linoleum kitchen
and bathroom floors, wall to wall
carpeting. General household repairs.
Your home left clean and neat. Old
fashion quality at an affordable price.
CALL MICHAEL at 703-379-6725.
TELEPHONE WORK BY HUGHES
COMMUNICATION - Need a
new jack?...for a computer modem,
fax machine, new 2nd line, or just
for convenience. Give me a call with
any questions or to set up a specific
appointment time. Recently retired
with over 30 years experience. Licensed
and insured. Save 40% off Verizon
prices. Owner/Technician. Al Hughes
(703) 354-4528
PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER
SUPPORT, REPAIR, AND UPGRADE
SERVICES: Is your computer acting
sluggish? Are you having problems
connecting to the internet? Do you
need assistance using software such as
Microsoft Office? I offer on-site support
for all of your computer needs. I am a
skilled computer technician with over
10 years of experience. A+, Net+, MCP
and MCSA certified. Free estimates and
appointments. Call Dennis at 570-6500223.
PET CARE occasional or short term by
Parkfairfax resident (Collie Owner) 703379-9448. Email: retiredlady1729@
yahoo.com.
Miscellaneous
PARKFAIRFAX OWNERS GROUP
ON YAHOO! Membership requires
name/address. http://groups.yahoo.
com/group/ParkfairfaxOwners/ Please
read the homepage first. Also see:
Related Link to http://groups.yahoo.
com/group/PHATchat/ for the
“Fun side” of Parkfairfax, including
classifieds.
CARPOOL DRIVER/RIDER
WANTED from Parkfairfax
(Alexandria, VA) to the Natural History
Museum on Constitution Avenue
between 12th and 9th Streets, NW.
The carpool leaves Parkfairfax at 8:00
AM and leaves the Natural History
Museum at 5:15 PM. Please call Vicki
at 202.633.1657 or 703.998.6849.
Parkfairfax Condominiums
Unit Owners Association
3360 Gunston Road
Alexandria, VA 22302
Parkfairfax Condominiums Unit Owners Association
3360 Gunston Road
Alexandria, VA 22302
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