Meeting - November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019
Board Members Present
- Mark Brandon (President)
Community Members Present
- Neighbors attended (names not fully recorded)
- Lieutenant Woo (City of Richmond Police Department)
- Lori Markum
- Stephanie Lynch (City Council member–elect)
- Amy Robins
Police Department Updates
Lieutenant Woo: property crime down 38%; leading issue larceny from sheds and vehicles; no major crimes to date; encouraged sharing video; gunfire reports mostly Forest Hill; Light Up the Night (porch lights, consider 500 lumens); Lt. Woo on NextDoor.
5th District and Maymont Updates
Stephanie Lynch: Navy Hill listening session first week of January with other civic leagues; objective education including VCU and Davenport studies; Albert Hill Wednesday November 20, 6:00–7:30pm. Contacts: stephanie.lynch@richmondgov.com; electstephanielynch@gmail.com; 703-945-4619. Amy Robins continuing: amy.robins@richmondgov.com; 804-646-5724. Holiday/farewell/welcome party Randolph Community Center Thursday, December 12, 6:00–8:00pm. Harrison-area cleanup date TBD.
Greater Byrd Park Geese Management Task Force: summary report available via info@maymontcivicleague.org.
General Community Notes
- Lori Markum: 1901 Georgia setbacks; Board of Zoning Appeals January 2; revised house style (farmhouse/craftsman, no rooftop deck).
- Greenville/Carter rezoning: Chris Leesfeld and Jodie requesting vacation of road end and west alley; four lots; grinder pumps; wetlands/grade questions; organized walk planned; public comment at Planning Commission and City Council. Contact board or info@maymontcivicleague.org for maps.
- Next meeting: January 20, 2020, 7:00pm.