Old Town institution Bittersweet to relocate

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Vol. 12, No. 7 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Planning commission
Bittersweet has been a
fixture of Old Town since
rejects Ramsey Homes 1983, but owner Jody
Manor announced Sun-
redevelopment plan day he will close its cur-
rent location at 823 King
St. and move the eatery
to its prior space on North
City council to discuss 53-unit by city staff outlined two other
Alfred Street.
proposal Saturday options that had been analyzed
BY CHRIS TEALE on the city side, but deemed un-
The planned demolition and feasible by ARHA staff for fi-
redevelopment of Ramsey Homes nancial reasons.
hit a snag February 2, as the plan- ARHA’s plan proposes 53
ning commission denied part multi-family residential units in
of the Alexandria Redevelop- two buildings, with a courtyard
ment and Housing in the middle
Authority’s ap- of the property.
plication by a 4-3 ARHA also re-
margin. City coun- quested an in-
cil will take up crease in floor Old Town institution
the proposal Sat- area ratio to 2.0
urday at its public and a rezoning of
hearing for further the property from Bittersweet to relocate
discussion and a a townhouse zone
final decision. to mixed use.
Commissioners That proposal
were critical of the process and would completely demolish the Owner Jody Manor believes nesses recently have closed in ing as just some of the reasons
particularly what they perceived existing 15 units, which were city’s relationship with small the vicinity of King Street. He why the city is suffering.
business at a critical juncture
as a lack of analysis on other built between 1941 and 1942 said City Hall has not helped “These anti-business prac-
alternatives beyond the one pro- BY CHRIS TEALE matters. tices clearly undermine our
posed by ARHA. A presentation SEE RAMSEY | 6 The spate of small business “My prism is having grown competitiveness when trying
closings in Alexandria con- up here and remembering to attract new businesses,” he
tinued Sunday as owner Jody what King Street was like in wrote to council. “These is-
Manor announced the closure the 1960s and 1970s and 1980s sues are within your power to
of long-time Old Town cafe when most of the retail was examine and should and need
Bittersweet at its current loca- empty,” he said in an interview. to be addressed post-haste.”
tion at 823 King St. “I don’t think that a lot of poli- Manor said simplifying
Open since 1983, the an- cies have been thought through the SUP process would make
nouncement does not mean the in terms of their impact on our things easier for prospective
end for the cafe and catering small business community, I small business owners, espe-
company, which will relocate don’t think we’ve had a strong cially those who cannot neces-
to its previous space at 103 N. voice for a long time.” sarily afford to pay for an at-
FILE IMAGE Alfred St. and become a much In a letter to city council, torney to guide them through
The Ramsey Homes (top), owned by the Alexandria Redevelopment
smaller operation. Manor post- Manor warns that the city’s the process. It can also be filled
and Housing Authority, sit at 699 N. Patrick St. and are slated for de-
ed the news on Bittersweet’s reputation as a hard place to with pitfalls, particularly when
molition and redevelopment. The 15-unit property was built between
1941 and 1942 by the federal government to house black defense official Facebook page as well do business is deserved. He it comes to setting up in one of
workers. Under ARHA’s plan, the Ramsey Homes would be trans- as in a letter to the editor print- criticized the lengthy process the city’s historic districts.
formed into two three-story buildings comprising 53 mixed-income ed in the Times. to obtain an administrative “I think one of the greatest
residential units and a central courtyard (above). That plan took a Manor believes there is special use permit, high taxes uncertainties that business
hit February 2 as the planning commission rejected its Develop- a wider problem in the city, and fees and a lack of adequate
ment Special Use Permit. given that so many small busi- parking policies and wayfind- SEE BITTERSWEET | 7
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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING
NAEA to open Old Town headquarters with
artwork by ACPS students
The National Art Education said Deborah Reeve, executive been selected by art educators
Association will open its new director of NAEA, in a state- throughout the school system
headquarters at 901 Prince St. ment. “We live in a visual age, and represents student work at
on February 18, with art on and a foundation in art education all grade levels.
display by students in Alexan- has never been more critically “Our partnership with
dria City Public Schools. important for students pursuing NAEA in producing this ex-
Officials said NAEA’s new careers in any field. This exhibit hibition not only highlights
studio has been designed as a and NAEA’s presence in Alexan- the work of our students on a
multifunctional space to serve dria will serve as a living, fully national stage, but it is a vivid
as the nonprofit’s headquar- functional demonstration of why example of how our students
ters, a fully functional gallery art education matters.” are learning through creating
designed to showcase art and All of the art on display will art,” said Andrew Watson, an
an art making space for profes- express the theme of “transi- ACPS fine arts instructional
sional development of educa- tion” and will encompass the specialist, in a statement.
tors. It is all with the intent of entire spectrum of art media The NAEA was founded in
showcasing what they call the including computer design, 1947 and is the leading profes-
essential value of visual arts painting, drawing and written sional membership organiza-
education in the 21st century. reflection among others. The tion for visual arts education.
“We are living our mission,” artwork in the exhibition has - Chris Teale
Inova Medical Group Welcomes
City commission for women seeks
Dr. David Gehring to
nominations for Salute to Women Awards Inova Primary Care – Old Town
The Alexandria Commis- U.S. Patent and Trademark Of- All nominations must be
sion for Women announced last fice. Proceeds from the event submitted to the city depart-
Dr. Gehring sees patients
week that it is seeking nomi- support the Alexandria Sexual ment of community and hu-
of all ages, and has
nations for women, men and Assault Center. man services by the close of
young people who have made Winners will be recog- business on February 26. extensive experience in
a significant impact on women nized for their achievements Nomination forms are geriatric care, prevention,
and girls in Alexandria. in several areas, including available online. For a copy of
and hypertension.
Winners will be honored at health and safety, legislative the form or further informa-
the commission’s 36th Annual advocacy, leadership, artistic tion, contact Ellen Lamm at Dr. Gehring’s focus is to
Salute to Women Awards ban- endeavors, business and career 703-746-3132 or ellen.lamm@
keep his patients healthy, and help them
quet. The event will take place development, and providing alexandriava.gov.
enjoy life to the fullest.
at 6 p.m. on March 28 at the opportunities for youth. - Chris Teale
City to hold open houses on arts and culture plan Inova Primary Care – Old Town
325 South Washington Street
The city office of the arts and culture into other pol- nities and think strategically Alexandria, VA 22314
arts announced Tuesday that icy areas, including education, about how these resources can 703.683.7220
it would host a series of open economic development, public help a community to achieve its inovamedicalgroup.org
houses and town halls from safety, public health, youth ac- civic goals.
February 23 through February tivities, human services, hous- For a list of open house
27 for residents to offer input on ing, parks and open spaces. dates, times and locations, visit
Call 703.683.7220
the development of a citywide The office of the arts is www.alexandriava.gov/87578.
to book an appointment.
arts and culture plan. working with consultants The Those unable to attend can send
The goal is to create a long- Cultural Planning Group in written comments to the De-
term plan that better capitalizes developing the citywide plan. partment of Recreation, Parks
on existing resources to make The process is designed to be and Cultural Activities, At-
Alexandria’s rich arts and cul- inclusive and engage residents, tention: Diane Ruggiero, 1108
ture sector stronger, more ac- visitors and other sectors of Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA
cessible and more sustainable. the community to help local 22314, or by e-mail to diane.
Officials say the plan will al- government identify cultural [email protected].
low the city to better integrate resources, needs and opportu- - Chris Teale
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CRIME
Give the gift that will light up her
Alexandria police promote two new deputy chiefs
world!
Alexandria police Fard has served
announced earlier with the APD since
this month the pro- 1995. During his tenure,
motion of two cap- he worked in the K-9
tains to the rank of unit with his partner
deputy chief. Deputy “Dino” and coordinated
chiefs Chris Wemple a number of post-9/11
III and Shahram Ford projects in the special
will command the operations division. As
police’s operations a commander, he led the
support bureau and vice-narcotics section,

Chris Wemple III Shahram Ford
1207 King Street patrol operations bu- as patrol division com-
Alexandria, VA reau, respectively. worked in all four of the de- mander for the West End, and
[phone] “I have complete confidence partment’s bureaus through- most recently was commander
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that these two deputy chiefs will out his career. He was most of the criminal investigations
help lead the Alexandria Police recently the commander of the division. Fard is also a desig-
Department to even greater suc- patrol support division, where nated incident commander and
cesses in the future,” said Police he also served as liaison to city represents the agency on the Na-
Chief Earl Cook in a statement. council and oversaw the com- tional Capital Region’s incident
Wemple joined the de- munity policing section and management team.
Our Boy Bandit
partment in 1991, and he has police training unit. - Chris Teale
Bandit was in another
Police investigating felonious assault
shelter where his time
was up so we are near Holmes Run Park
hoping to find this
super friendly guy a The Alexandria Police De- ports of an encounter between the victim and suspect have been
wonderful forever home. partment said it is investigating two people. Police spokes- interviewed by the authorities.
a felonious assault on the 100 woman Ashley Hildebrandt Anyone with further infor-
Come meet Bandit on
Saturday or Sunday from For more information contact block of S. Jenkins St. that took said they knew each other, mation about this incident is
King Street Cats. place early Sunday morning. and that officers were unsure asked to call the department’s
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
[email protected]. Officers responded to the on the exact nature of the inci- non-emergency number at
area on the West End near dent between them. 703-746-4444.
Holmes Run Park after re- Hildebrandt added that both - Chris Teale
POLICE BEAT
The following incidents occurred between February 10 and February 17.
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RAMSEY FROM | 1 project’s development special use “The question is: is it wrong mission’s decision forward was inap-
permit, but approved a master to study it? Is it wrong to explore to grant a master propriate since
by the federal government to plan amendment and rezoning these things?” asked planning plan amendment there is pend-
house black defense workers. needed for the project. But com- commissioner Stewart Dunn. for the property ing litigation
City staff also presented options missioners struggled with what “Is it so important to move and the rezon- in Alexandria
to save either one or two of the they viewed as a lack of proper ahead now that we would not do ing, something Circuit Court
buildings, rehabilitate them and analysis on all options, including any further study? That’s the is- he said was im- challenging city
build additional units on the site. a full rehabilitation of the exist- sue, not what it’s going to be.” possible given council’s decision
The commission denied the ing units at 699 N. Patrick St. Dunn was critical of the com- that commissioners to allow demolition
needed more of an idea at the site.
of what was going to happen. “Should the court reverse
Dunn abstained from those votes the decision of council, this
and was one of the four votes plan will be illegal,” said resi-
against the development special dent Elaine Johnston. “Should
use permit. the court remand the matter to
“To me, it’s really not sound city council and ask them to re-
planning to recommend a zon- consider, their decision at that
ing amendment,” he said. “For time would be prejudged by
us to pass this when we don’t having already approved this
know why we’re passing it, what plan requiring demolition.”
the purpose is, seems to me un- Assistant city attorney Jo-
sound.” anna Anderson noted that the
The five-hour hearing saw a commission and council legally
variety of opinions and featured could still proceed on this ap-
several residents arguing that plication as it is contingent on
the proposed development was demolition. A status conference
not in keeping with the rest of was held on the case February 8,
the Parker-Gray Historic Dis- and a non-jury trial is currently
trict. In addition, several people scheduled for August 22.
noted the need for compliance Residents also raised con-
Area’s Newest Retirement Community with Section 106 of the National cerns about the plan increasing
Historic Preservation Act. The density in the neighborhood, as
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ter of Historic Places, and under space on the site for use by all
Section 106, officials must en- members of the community.
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significant [and] they are archi- walk as good as you used to, you
✔ Compassionate and highly-trained associates
tecturally significant in that we don’t climb stairs as good as you
✔ Health care professionals, including doctors and physical therapists, will believe they are the only ones left used to, your mechanisms begin
that exhibit pre-cast concrete.” to change. The same thing is
hold office hours within the community reducing the transportation burden
“The Alexandria historic happening inside of these units,
✔ Plus, our specially designed Wellspring Village® neighborhood, where we districts are about holding onto they are falling apart. [It’s] not
are able to create joy for residents and their families despite the challenges old fashioned, low-density liv- solely because of ARHA’s ne-
people living with dementia face ing, specifically in the face of glect, but because of the age, be-
contrary economic forces,” cause of the materials that were
said David Lawrence. “It’s a initially used.”
great thing.” The commission’s decision
Welcome Center Local development attor- is merely advisory, so council
ney Duncan Blair, representing could still approve the DSUP
Now Open
ARHA, said the applicant had and allow ARHA to proceed
already undertaken plenty of in- with its current proposal. A
Please call for more information. depth historical study and would public hearing on the matter is
703-462-9998 continue to do so after the proj- scheduled for Saturday at City
3450 Gallows Road • Annandale, VA 22003
ect’s approval, in keeping with Hall, where ARHA officials
www.BrightviewWoodburn.com
Section 106 requirements. said they would welcome fur-
Several others said moving ther discussion.
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Manor said the business tative of where we’re going
owners have in the process of community lacks a strong to see growth in the city, and
opening their business is the voice at City Hall when it those are the industries that we
multiple hurdles that they have comes to shaping policies, al- should provide strategic tax
to go through in particular dis- though things have improved incentives to try to make Alex-
tricts with the Board of Archi- in recent times thanks to andria the best place for those
tectural Review and then the the work of the Alexandria businesses to operate.”
planning commission and then Chamber of Commerce and Haggerty said the chamber’s
city council,” said Bill Reagan, other groups. Chamber CEO small business tax force’s rec-
executive director of the Alex- Joe Haggerty said the orga- ommendations from a few years
andria Small Business Devel- nization has numerous rep- ago are being re-examined.
opment Center. “If those can resentatives on city commis- Manor cited the upcom-
be handled through an admin- sions, while Wilson added ing waterfront redevelopment
istrative process that doesn’t that he has daily discussions as key to help grow the city’s
require each of those hurdles, with business owners outside small business community.
it would make it a much more of scheduled public forums. Discussions are ongoing on
manageable process for the To become more business interim uses for Fitzgerald
business owner. In most cases, friendly, Manor advocated for Square, the proposed public
there would be no intrusion on reform on business tax rates. space at the foot of King Street
the neighborhoods.” He said paying significant to replace the Old Dominion
City councilors have dis- amounts in meal tax, business Boat Club’s clubhouse, and
cussed simplifying the pro- property tax and the Busi- Manor sees great opportunity
cess, and it was something ness, Professional and Occu- by the Potomac River.
that dominated talk on the pational License tax can be “Right now I’m trying to
campaign trail last year. Vice too much to ask, especially increase awareness of what’s
Mayor Justin Wilson said ex- BPOL. That tax is on a busi- at stake and get more people
panding the administrative ness’ gross revenue, and re- involved in the process,” he
SUP process, which gives form was not only discussed said. “Council’s going to get
city staff a constant criteria locally but continues to be an a recommendation on how
to make approvals, could help issue in Richmond at the Vir- we attract visitors from the
speed things up. ginia General Assembly. MGM casino, and the water-
“The goal is that you have Wilson said action at the front commission is going to ®
clarity around what we ex- state level would be helpful, make a recommendation on
pect out of businesses that but there are things Alexan- waterfront governance, and I
we’re representing what the dria can do to help lessen the think those two things will be
community’s concerns are BPOL burden. instructional for me in terms
about a potential business but “My argument has always of how I continue my civic
we’re also giving the business been to be strategic,” he said. activities to support the busi-
owner predictability through “Let’s pick the industries that ness community.”
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OVER THE LINE
NEWS FROM GREATER ALEXANDRIA | BY CHRIS TEALE
Thomas Jefferson HS students secure finals spot in National Science Bowl
Thomas Jefferson High School in Falls Church Energy Secretary Er- answer format quiz game,
School’s science bowl team took fourth. A total nest Moniz in a state- where they solve technical
secured its 15th straight spot of 18 teams competed ment. “I am honored problems and answer ques-
in the finals of the National from across the com- to congratulate all of tions on a range of science
Science Bowl after winning monwealth. the competitors who disciplines including biology,
the Virginia state competition The competition is are advancing to the chemistry, Earth and space
earlier this month. sponsored by the U.S. national finals, where science, physics and math.
The five-member team Department of Energy, they will continue to The finals will be held in
went undefeated through a se- and Jefferson enters the showcase their talents Washington, D.C. from April 28
ries of round-robin morning final having finished Bowl continues to be one of as top students in math to May 2. The top 16 high school
matches and double-elimina- second in last year’s national the premier academic com- and science.” teams and the top 16 middle
tion matches in the afternoon competition. That second- petitions across the country, The National Science school teams in the national
on February 6. Langley High place finish meant the team and prepares America’s stu- Bowl brings together thou- finals will win $1,000 for their
School of McLean finished won a five-day, fully guided dents for future successes in sands of middle and high schools’ science departments.
second, Princess Ann High adventure tour of several na- some of the world’s fastest school students from across Prizes for the top two high
School in Virginia Beach tional parks. growing fields in research the country to compete in school teams will be announced
came third, while Stuart High “The National Science and engineering,” said U.S. a fast-paced question-and- at a later date.
Suspect sought by police after Police investigate two armed robberies in
burglary on Richmond Highway 15 minutes along Richmond Highway
Two businesses along the were no injuries, police said. years old. One was about
Richmond Highway corri- The second robbery was re- 5-feet-8 inches tall and around
dor of U.S. Route 1 in Fairfax ported at the Denny’s Restau- 160 pounds, wearing a black
County were hit by armed rob- rant at 7214 Richmond Highway hooded sweatshirt and a mask.
beries within 15 minutes of at 11:33 p.m. Two men entered The second suspect was about
each other on February 3, and the restaurant and one displayed 5-feet-6 inches tall and around
police now are looking for two a handgun, police said. One 150 pounds, wearing a green
male suspects. suspect took an undisclosed hooded sweatshirt and a mask.
The first robbery was re- amount of cash from the busi- Anyone with information
ported at the 7-Eleven at 8226 ness and from customers, while about this crime is asked to con-
Russell Road at 11:18 p.m. Po- the second suspect took addi- tact Crime Solvers electronically
lice said two men entered the tional cash from another area in by visiting www.fairfaxcrime-
store; one displayed a handgun the business, police said. There solvers.org, by texting “TIP187”
and demanded money while the were no injuries. plus your message to 274637, by
other allegedly acted as a look- Police said in both cases, calling 1-866-411-8477, or by
out. An undisclosed amount of the suspects were described calling the Fairfax County Police
cash was handed over and there as being between 20 and 30 Department at 703-691-2131.

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Detectives at the Mount took merchandise and left, po- Find local businesses at
Vernon Police District of the lice said. Approximately two www.MtVernon-LeeChamber.org
Fairfax County Police Depart- hours later, the man re-entered 703-360-6925
ment are investigating a com- the store and took more items.
mercial burglary that occurred Surveillance video captured Monthly Networking
in the Central Super Mercado images of the suspect. Second Thursday Business Breakfast
2nd Thursday of each month
at 6222 Richmond Highway on Police asked that anyone 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Belle Haven Country Club
December 31, 2015. who recognizes the suspect
At around 8:30 p.m., a man contact Detective Melissa MOUNT VERNON-LEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
forced his way into the store, Wallace at 703-619-4308. 6821 Richmond Highway / Alexandria, VA 22306
10 | FEBRUARY 18, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
SPORTS
T.C. Williams inducts second athletic
hall of fame class
Five athletes, ‘Remember
school officials granted honor-
the Titans’ coaches honored
ary inductions to former foot-
BY CHRIS TEALE ball coaches Herman Boone,
It was a night of celebration Bill Yoast and Glenn Furman,
February 12 at T.C. Williams, who rose to prominence with
as the school inducted more for- the 1971 state championship-
mer athletes and coaches into its winning team immortalized
athletics hall of fame at a glitzy in the Walt Disney movie “Re-
ceremony. member the Titans.” Furman
Five former Titan athletes went on to be head coach in
were formally installed, while 1982, and won two state cham-
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PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE
Former Titans football coaches (from left) Bill Yoast, Glenn Furman and Herman Boone share a laugh at
the T.C. Williams athletic hall of fame induction February 12.
pionships of his own. All that excitement around that,
Back then,
Former T.C. football player the buzz around the city was
and 2001 graduate Sgt. DeFor- when we all around athletics and they’re
est “Dee” Talbert was honored great memories.”
played football
posthumously, having been the Another former basket-
first Alexandrian to die in the games, we drew ball player to be inducted was
war in Iraq in 2004. Talbert’s 10,000 or 12,000 Casey, who went on to play pro-
family collected the award on fessionally in Venezuela after
people a game.
his behalf, continuing a tradi- graduating from the University
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George Washington High nights, the whole city of Alex-
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