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Proposed Cell Phone Tower Is Still An Issue

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Neighborhood representatives recently received this ‘Section 106’ note in regard to the proposed cell phone towner on the 800 block of W.Cary that the neighborhood association has opposed.

This is to notify you that a new comment has been added to the following filing:
Comment Source: BirchCo, Inc.
Comment Date: 11/19/2019
Comment Text: Please note that the request to provide mock ups and photo documentation of same is still being considered and worked on by the applicant. Additional information will be provided to all parties as soon as it is available.

File Number: 0008777730
TCNS Number: 188256
Purpose: Update
Original Purpose: Collocation Submission Packet
Has the Communications Tower or Non-Tower Structure been the subject of SHPO/THPO review? No
Notification Date: 7AM EST 10/02/2019

Applicant: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC
Consultant: BirchCo, Inc.
Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: No
Site Name: VA71951C / 805 West Cary
Site Address: 805 West Cary Street
Detailed Description of Project:
Site Coordinates: 37-32-40.0 N, 77-27-7.0 W
City: Richmond
County: RICHMOND CITY
State:VA
Lead SHPO/THPO: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Congratulations to Trent and Lil’ Sprouts!

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This site has mentioned Holly Street neighbor Trent Jackson and his Lil’ Sprouts business before, but this morning, at RealLocalRVA‘s October meeting, he won a semi-finalist position for Help To The Shelf. As part of a partnership with Hatch Kitchen and the Apple Cart Co., Help To The Shelf is an exciting food/beverage pitch competition aimed at helping businesses launch a product and gain recognition with a larger audience. Here’s hoping that Lil’ Sprouts microgreens brings it all home!

Help To The Shelf semi-finalists, Trent Jackson is on left.

Oregon Hill Market Watch From Wes Fertig

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Overlook neighbor and Joyner Fine Properties real estate agent Wes Fertig published a market report on Oregon Hill. It included recently sold properties, just listed properties, pending sales, and price changes on current listings. Click here to see it.

One thing to keep in mind is that with many of these property descriptions, the houses are described as being built in 1900. The reality is that many were built earlier but 1900 is the earliest date that the City of Richmond has on record.

To learn more and contact Wes Fertig, please click on his advertisement on the side of the home page.

Re-Scheduled Hollywood Cemetery Annual Picnic This Sunday

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After weather canceled an earlier date, it looks like the Annual Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Picnic is on for this coming Sunday.

From FaceBook event page:

The Annual Sunday Picnic at Hollywood Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Live music will be provided by the Oak Lane Band and UNCOMMON, a contemporary acapella band. An ice cream truck and hotdogs will be on site. Trolley tours will also be provided!

The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nrowe@hollywoodcemetery.org or call (804) 648-8501 to make reservations.

Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow At Va. War Memorial On Saturday

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From event page:

Calling all lovers of local spirits! Come join us for the Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 3-8pm. Tickets will include all samples of artisan spirits as well as craft cocktails from 11 Virginia distilleries; while guests can mix, mingle and engage with Virginia distillers firsthand! Purchase any bottles you enjoy to take home (we’ll store them at our concierge station while you enjoy the event).

Save $$$ by purchasing your tickets at the advanced promo prices vs. the day of: $20 for one general admission, or $35 for two general admission tickets. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.

Day of / onsite: $30 for one general admission. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.

Featured Virginia Distilleries:
Belle Isle Moonshine, Richmond
Catoctin Creek, Purcellville
Caiseal Spirits, Hampton
Cirrus Vodka, Richmond
Ironclad Distillery Co., Newport News
KO Distilling, Manassas
Reservoir Distillery, Richmond
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, Virginia Beach
Virago Spirits, Richmond
Virginia Distillery Company, Lovingston
Vitae Spirits Distillery, Charlottesville

Featured Food Truck:
Jus Cukn’ BBQ / Wings / Ribs, Chesterfield

This is a 21 and up event (no children), and rain or shine.

Don’t Forget- Birdhouse Farmer’s Market Today

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A reminder, especially for incoming VCU students:

Birdhouse Farmers Market is committed to helping local farmers and food providers connect directly to their local customers. We are dedicated to providing access to fresh, locally grown and/or produced foods to Richmond families.

1507 Grayland Ave / Every Tuesday 3 – 6:30PM / May – November

Music, Frozen Custard, and lots of food!
Bring the kids over to the market after school. Celebrate back-to-school day with King of Pops or jiji Frozen Custard. They can tell you about their day then join Bobby Joe in making some music. The market is packed this week with food, music, community organizations and your neighbors.

Phone Tower Proposed and Opposed

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T-Mobile
c/o Adrian Berezowsky
BirchCo, Inc.
38 Heritage Lane
Lagrangeville NY 12540

Dear Mr Berezowsky,

The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, inc met on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 and discussed the proposal to place a cell phone tower within the Oregon Hill Historic District at 805 W Cary Street, Richmond Va 23220. The group unanimously voted to oppose any Cell Phone tower or any additional height being added to the building at 805 w Cary Street. Oregon Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and we find that adding a cell phone tower or any additional height to this building, which is located in a gateway to the neighborhood, would significantly degrade the integrity of the historic fabric of our historic neighborhood. It would be visible from many buildings listed as contributing structures to the National Register and would serve as an eyesore upon entering the neighborhood through this corridor. It would set a terrible precedent for blighting the visual and aesthetic appeal of historic resources located in the historic Richmond, Virginia area.

Please know that we will take all legal measures in our power to defeat such an ill conceived proposal should you intend to pursue it.

Sincerely,

Charles T. Woodson, president
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, inc.

Sonic Coming To Oregon Hill

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According to an article in Richmond Bizsense, in addition to a Pita Pit, the 805 W. Cary development will include a non-drive-through Sonic fast food restaurant.

Sonic has signed a lease to take over about 1,500 square feet in the 805W project – a four-story, 100-unit apartment development with about 8,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space that’s under construction at 805 W. Cary St.

Sonic will join Pita Pit as one of the the first commercial tenants of the 805W mixed-use development near VCU.

While it’s known nationally for its traditional drive-in and drive-thru window service, Sonic will forgo its typical store model for the 805W spot in favor of a dine-in concept – the chain’s first in the state.

Peddler On Pine Closes Restaurant, But Keeps Cart Business

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Peddler On Pine released this message:

We want to say thank you to all of our amazing customers! It has been a pleasure to serve Oregon Hill over the past year and a half. We have decided to close our to-go restaurant in order to focus our time and attention on the carts and catering. You can still find most of your Peddler favorites at the Peddler on Pine St cart located at 11th & Clay! We look forward to seeing you there weekdays from 11-2! Again, thank you for your business.

Greta’s Frames

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Laurel Street neighbor Greta Brinkman is back in town and she is re-launching her framing business. She makes frames out of antique reclaimed heart pine from the RVA area. She has many, many different types and sizes. For example, L-R: 5 x 7 wainscoting from a 1910 house in Oregon Hill 30.00. 4×6 beam from a 1892 church in Ashland 25.00. One remaining DAMAGE MANUAL hammer for the Pigface fans, also from that church- 60.00. And a 1930’s piece of veranda trim from Charlottesville 25.00. All frames come with glass and hardware, they’re ready to go!