School is out and children are playing in the community. Please DRIVE CAREFULLY!
Pasta Party - July 29
On Thursday, JULY 29, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the PWCA Pool, the Pool Committee is having
a pasta party. We are asking that that everyone bring a dish to share. There is a sign up sheet in the pool house. There will be free wine left over from the meeting with David Bulova.
Please plan to join us to socialize with your neighbors. Please contact Joan Murphy at (703) 323-8827 for more information.
Board of Directors Meeting - August 10, 2010
The next meeting of the PWCA Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday August 10th at 7:00 P.M. at the Kings Park West Swimming Pool (weather permitting).
In an effort to carry out all BOD meetings in a timely manner, the Board
asks that you request an item to be added to the agenda. The Board will discuss agenda items first and then open up the floor to general discussion and questions. If you have an item you wish to add to the agenda, please submit a request in writing to:
Park West Community Association
Or send an e-mail to:
Please have all requests to the board no later than 5:00 P.M. August 3rd so an agenda may be compiled.
The Park West Community Pool is now open.Use of the PWCA pool is restricted to residents of The Park West Community Association and their guests. Pool passes are required for entry.
If you have not received your Pool Pass Application please click HERE to print a copy. Send the completed form to Capitol Property Management at the address shown on the application form. Please make sure your house is clear of any ACC violations and your have no outstanding balance on your quarterly assessments or trash fines. TENANTS: Please check with your landlord/property manager regarding pool passes. If you have additional questions, send an e-mail message to:
pool@parkwestcommunity.org .
c/o Capitol Property Management
3914 Centreville Road, Suite 300
Chantilly, VA 20151
pwca@parkwestcommunity.org
See Pool Rules for this year's pool Policies, Rules and Regulations.
Please remember that all guests MUST be accompanied by a resident and present a guest pass or "Sunshine Dollars" for entry to the pool. Each townhouse will receive 10 free guest passes. After reaching the free guest pass limit of 10, each guest is welcome to use the pool for a fee of $2.00. Residents may purchase "Sunshine Dollars" for additional guest entry.
This year’s pool committee chairpersons are:
Community Newsletter (Park West Pages)
Please click HERE for the Summer 2010 Community Newsletter (Park West Pages). For previous issues, click HERE.
Special College Student Edition of the Community Newsletter
Please click HERE for a Special College Student Edition of the Community Newsletter. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an e-mail to communications@parkwestcommunity.org.
Some of our residents have received a postal solicitation for refuse disposal services from AAA Recycling and Trash Removal Services. This is a mistake on AAA's part that has been occurring for over a month now, seems they hit Gainsborough Drive first (same name on both sides of Roberts Road), but then they expanded to the other streets in our Community. AAA has us confused with the community to our East (Kings Park West Civic Association.). We have spoken with their Customer Service Manager and they have agreed that if any of our residents call, AAA will apologize for their error. Please be assured that any change in contractor will be announced to all residents by the Board of Directors. Our current contractor is American Disposal Services and the cost of the service is included in each homeowner's quarterly assessment.
Recently, a Man walked up to a home in our community, knocked on windows or doors and exposed himself to the female residents of the house. There were four incidents in our Community in the months of April and May.
All PWCA residents are asked to keep their front and rear lights on and make sure their doors are secure for the night, keeping aware of any unusual people in the area and if you see someone, to please call the Police. They are well aware of the situation and have responded quickly. So far it's only been knocking and exposure, but it could become something bigger. You can work together with the Police and catch this person. If you see a suspicious person or vehicle, please call the Non-Emergency number
(703) 691-2131, but if you are victim of a Peeping, call 911 right away. In either case, the Police will respond quickly. Make good observations, don't confront the person, take a mental snapshot and get a good description from head to toe. Hats, glasses, hair style, facial hair, skin color, shirt (color/design), pants, shoes, height and weight, and if possible, direction of travel. All those will help the Police track and capture this person.
Please contact Richard Juchnewicz at (703) 426-8097 for more information.
George Mason University: Community Update
On October 15, 2008, Braddock District Supervisor, Sharon Bulova, held the eighth in a series of Forums to review George Mason University activities that may affect Kings Park West and other neighboring communities. Please click HERE for a summary of the Forum.
Exterior alteration or modification of a Kings Park West Community townhome is not permitted without prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Only the original paint, siding, and roofing colors, as designated by Richmarr, are acceptable. Click HERE for acceptable colors for each residence. Requests should be made by clicking HERE to view and print a copy of the Architectural Control Modification Form. The completed form should be mailed to PWCA Architectural Control Committee, Attn: ACC Chair, c/o Capitol Property Management, 3914 Centreville Road, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia 20151. Approval or disapproval will occur within sixty (60) days of submission of written request. Questions should be e-mailed to acc@parkwestcommunity.org.
The Community speed bumps are 48" wide by 4" high. Although they are only 4" high, they need to be approached at a low speed to prevent damage to your vehicle. Please exercise due caution and drive safely.
In
the News
Home Is Where The Rules Are
Packing In the Houses, But Not the Parking
Keeping the Peace Among Neighbors
PWCA has contracted with American Disposal Services for Trash collection. American will pickup large items (furniture, stoves, refrigerators, etc.) without charge. Residents must call American Disposal Services at (703) 368-0500 to schedule pickup. Please note: As of January 1, 2006, flattened cardboard no larger than 48" X 48" square or that weighs no more than 50 lbs. and mixed paper which fits in the recycling bins are recyclable items. Cardboard too large or heavy can be taken to these recycling centers: I-66 Citizens' Recycling and Disposal Facility, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax or City of Fairfax Recycling Center, 3410 Pickett Road, Fairfax. Click HERE to see the Fairfax County Curbside Recycling Chart (PDF) for detailed photographs of what can and cannot be placed at the curb. Trash cans and bags may be placed outdoors after 6:00 P.M. on
Monday and Thursday nights and before 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Under NO circumstances may white trash bags be used. Only dark, heavy-duty trash bags are to be used. Recycling bins may be placed outdoors after 6:00 P.M. on Monday. Trash cans/bags or recycle bins should not be stored in the front of homes at ANY time! Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in a fine of up to $50 per incident.
You may COMPLAIN to Fairfax County or call the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number (703) 691-2131 about a neighbor who is creating a noise disturbance.
Your Government Representatives
Click HERE for a list of your local and national government representatives and their contact information.
Please register for e-mail notification of important information or significant website changes by sending a blank e-mail message to pwca_info-subscribe@parkwestcommunity.org with the Subject 'Subscribe'.
Download Adobe Reader for viewing the Community Newsletter (Park West Pages) and other pdf documents.
Download Adobe Reader for viewing the Community Newsletter (Park West Pages) and other pdf documents.
Protect Your Family at the Pool This Summer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Media Release
- Love That Private Government
Washington Post article 12/18/2005
- Dense Developments Skimp on Spaces
Washington Post article 5/19/2003
- Homeowners Associations Help Balance Individual vs. Community Rights
Washington Post article 4/5/2003
Parking
The PWCA Parking Committee would like to remind everyone of the community
parking regulations. Cars double-parked or parallel parked with both
curbside tires not touching the concrete gutter (nominally more than 24
inches from the curb) or parked in areas designated with yellow curbs are subject to immediate towing. Also, please be courteous of your
neighbor’s reserved spaces. Parking in another resident’s space without
permission is also subject to immediate towing. Finally, if you are having
someone to your house YOU are responsible for notifying them of the community
parking regulations. If your or your guest’s car is towed, please call
Dominion Towing (703) 978-7990. If you would like to contest the tow or
would like to see the photograph showing the violation, please call or e-mail the
Parking Committee Chair, Rich Juchnewicz, at (703) 426-8097 between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. to schedule an appointment.
Trash
Noise
Please respect the Fairfax County Noise Ordinance (CODE
County of FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, Section 108-5-1.) This ordinance states that between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. it shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue to make, or cause to be made or continued, a noise disturbance within the
County of Fairfax. This law also includes barking dogs and music from motor vehicles.
Speed Limit
Please adhere to the posted speed limit (15 MPH). Please keep our neighborhood
safe for all residents.
Animals
Pets are not permitted in the common areas unless accompanied by a responsible person and unless they are carried or leashed. Please walk dogs only in the common areas. Front yards are not common areas! We are also reminding all dog owners that they are required by Fairfax County Law to CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR ANIMALS. Failure to do so can result in fines by the Department of Health.
Park West Community Association
c/o Capitol Property Management
3914 Centreville Road, Suite 300
Chantilly, VA 20151
pwca@parkwestcommunity.org
