Buckingham
The non-profit Child and Family Network Centers of Alexandria are requesting a renewal of their use permit for another three years in the Buckingham Community Center at 4108 N. 4th St. The county manager's office reported that they saw no issues with the arrangement so long the center continues to operate from 9a.m. to 6p.m. with a maximum of 18 children, with priority given to the elligible children in the Buckingham apartments.
Ashton Heights
The county is looking to review the financing of the Kettler Capitals Iceplex on the top of the Ballston Commons Mall parking garage. The Sun Gazette has a decent wrap-up on that, read it here.
Ballston
The Front Page bar and restaurant at 4201 Wilson Blvd. has asked for a renewal of its live entertainment permit. Citing no known issues, and subjecting the bar to all exisiting conditions, the county manager's office is recommending renewal for three years, for reconsideration October, 2012. The conditions are rather standard: music but no dancing; the windows and doors to the outside must remain shut during live entertainment; and the bar must have a community liaison, among other requirements.
