Reston, VA March 23, 2015 – 49 Rescuers braved a windy morning on Sunday to gather in front of the Reston office of Northwestern Mutual to spell out the word NO. Rescue Reston President Connie Hartke told the group that if the Board of Zoning Appeals rules in favor of the County Zoning Administrator on April 15, it will be 3 strikes and NWM should accept the word “NO,” meaning no to residential development of the 166 acre recreational space across the street from where they stood.
Northwestern Mutual (NWM) is the
majority owner of RN Golf Management, owner of Reston National Golf
Course. Twice the Fairfax County Zoning
Administrator has told NWM Attorneys that they cannot develop the golf course
into townhomes or anything other than open recreational space. “It’s time they
got the message,” said Hartke.
Hartke told supporters that the
#1 action they can take between now & April 15 is getting more County residents
to sign the online petition at bit.ly/RescueReston. The impact of over-development affects all
of Fairfax County.
Reston resident and Hunter Mill
District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, wearing a Rescue Reston t-shirt,
addressed the crowd: “. . . the proposed Comprehensive Plan language continues
to support the use of the golf course as a golf course or open space. While
this has been a long and intense process, I continue to support the Fairfax
County Zoning Administrator’s determination.”
Virginia Delegate Ken Plum, also
a Reston resident had this to say: “Thanks to Rescue Reston volunteers for
working so hard to preserve one of Reston’s very important assets—its open
space. Your efforts are appreciated.”
Virginia Senator Janet Howell
sent her regards with this message: “Rescue Reston is an important voice for
preserving Reston ideals. We moved to
Reston to live Robert Simon's vision.
Protected open space is crucial to our shared vision. I commend Rescue Reston for its vigilance and
determination!”
More
information at www.rescuereston.org.
Contact:
Connie Hartke 571-205-8874, conniehartke@gmail.com
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| Rescue Reston supporters say NO to Northwestern Mutual's plans to develop Reston National Golf Course – photo credit Jim Kirby |
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| Reston Association, Supervisor Hudgins and Delegate Plum support the open space at Reston National Golf Course. Pictured left to right: Reston Association (RA) South Lakes District candidate Andy Sigle, Rescue Reston President Connie Hartke, Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, Delegate Ken Plum, RA South Lakes District candidates Ken Chew and Julie Bitzer. – photo credit Paul Hartke |
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