The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association sponsored a cleanup/beautification of Holly Street Playground this morning and several neighbors came out to volunteer.
Holly Street Playground Beautification
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Category Archives: Holly Street
Seed Library Established
With the recent warm-up, lots of Richmonders are planning their spring planting. Holly Street neighbor Phaedra has announced that there is a now a small seed library in a alley off her street. Residents are encouraged to take seeds or leave seeds. It was built by Jake Urbanski with salvaged materials, including a handle from an old filing cabinet and a bus window from the GRTC. Lizzy Cox painted it.
Clogged Storm Drain On S. Laurel Street
Clogged storm drain reported at S. Laurel and China Streets.
Water Main Break at Laurel and Holly
City crew came to work on a broken water main at the intersection of S. Laurel and Holly Streets.
Pollinator Garden On Holly Street
The neighborhood bees appreciate it!
Vehicle Break-In And Gunfire This Morning On Holly Street
A Holly Street neighbor reported that around 6:30 this morning, 4 Black males were spotted breaking into a vehicle on the 800 block of Holly street. When confronted, they fired a gun while running off/ driving off. Police responded. If anyone has any information, please contact police.
Holly Street Playground Closed
People are still allowed to visit the space, but the basketball hoops have been taken down and playground equipment has caution tape to let people know that things are not sanitized for the pandemic.
Photos courtesy of neighbor Chris Hughes
BikeWalk Holly Street
Not trying to embarrass anyone personally, but I found this scene somewhat ironic. Note that this northern portion of Holly Street has no sidewalk.
Zoning Appeal
From the agenda for the January 2nd meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals:
(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2018 MEETING) An application of Tim Farrow for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-413.2(2), 30-413.7. & 30-620.1(c) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct a one-story addition (13’ x 15’) on the rear of a single-family (attached) dwelling at 622 HOLLY STREET (Tax Parcel Number W000-0139/039), located in an R-7 (Single- and Two-Family Urban Residential District). The side yard (setback) and lot coverage requirements are not met.
Recent Crimes
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
6XX HOLLY ST
Dec 17, 2018 at 10:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentSIMPLE ASSAULT
1XX S BELVIDERE ST
Dec 17, 2018 at 12:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentHIT AND RUN
3XX S HARRISON ST
Dec 16, 2018 at 10:46 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentSIMPLE ASSAULT, DOMESTIC
3XX S HARRISON ST
Dec 16, 2018 at 2:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department