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Fun for All Playground Approved
7/28/2010
It is exciting to report that the site plan we prepared for the Fun for All Playground, http://www.funforallplayground.com has been approved by the Town of Warrenton. A ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for August 5th and the public is invited. S.W. Rodgers, http://www.swrodgers.com has joined Carson/ Ashley and many others in donating their services. They are scheduled to begin site work on August 9. Soil Consultants out of Manassas, http://www.soilconsultants.net is donating the required soil compaction tests. Truly a team effort of many is bringing this great playground to Warrenton and we are pleased to have played our part.
White Marsh back before Board of Supervisors View PDF
7/8/2010
White Marsh, a mixed-use proposal to include 321 homes, stores, restaurants, two hotels, parks and trails in Bealeton is getting closer to approval. The attached article from the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com reports that 3 of the 5 supervisors are supportive once a few more technical issues are resolved. Chuck Floyd of Carson/ Ashley is managing the re-zoning for owner, Don Tharpe.
WAWA Coming to Warrenton
7/8/2010
We are pleased to announce that Carson/ Ashley has been selected to be part of the design - build team for the new WAWA, http://www.wawa.com gas and convenience store coming to Warrenton. RE Daffan, Inc., http://www.redaffan.com is managing the project and the new WAWA will be located at the old Joe Jacoby dealership at the intersection of Routes 29/211. Carson/ Ashley will provide all the land surveying, civil engineering and permitting for the new store.
Oak View National Bank Expanding
7/2/2010
Carson/ Ashley was contracted by Oak View National Bank, http://www.oakviewbank.com to help with expansion plans for their 128 Broadview Avenue location in the Town of Warrenton. We are pleased to report that the Special Use Permit for up to 3 drive-thru lanes was recently approved by the Warrenton Town Council.
Marshall Main Street
6/25/2010
A team led by Carson/ Ashley was chosen by Fauquier County to prepare detailed designs, construction drawings, specifications and construction administration for a Main street infrastructure project in Marshall, VA. Fauquier County was awarded a VDOT Transportation Enhancement Act for the Twenty-First Century (Tea-21) Grant and is planning to restore Main Street to include reconstruction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, crosswalks, conduits and vaults for undergrounding of above ground electric and telecommunications lines, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, street lights, street trees and other landscaping. The work area is defined as Main Street (Route 55) from the railroad tracks to the east of Town to Route 721 at the west end of Town.
Our team includes Land Planning & Design Associates, http://www.lpda.net; H.W. Lochner, Inc, http://www.hwlochner.com and McCarron Construction Management, LLC, http://www.mccarroncm.com.
Howardsville Community Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Study
6/24/2010
Last Spring, Loudoun County requested proposals from interested firms for a water & wastewater infrastructure study in the Howardsville, Virginia community. We are pleased to report that Carson/ Ashley is part of a team that has been selected by Loudoun County for this project. Our study is to identify systems appropriate to provide water & wastewater treatment solutions. The purpose of this project is to provide the County with a comprehensive water & wastewater infrastructure study that identifies current system deficiencies, system needs and system solutions.
The team will be led by the Windy Hill Development Company out of Middleburg. Other team members include: Williamsburg Environmental Group, http://www.wegnet.com; Marsh & Legge, http://www.marshandlegge.com; Patton, Harris, Rust & Associates, http://www.phra.com; and Hall, Monahan, Engle, Mahan & Mitchell, http://www.hmemmlaw.com
Fun for All Playground - Progress Report II
5/28/2010
We submitted the site plan to the Town of Warrenton for review on May 21, 2010 and should hear back soon. We understand that a target date of September has been set for opening. Fundraising continues with great community support. We want to acknowledge Molly's Irish Pub, http://www.mollysirishpub.com for hosting a beer tasting and golf tournament; Iron Bridge Wine Company, http://www.ironbridgewines for a fundraising last March; Great Harvest Bread Company, http://www.warrentonbread.com and the Warrenton Chick-Fil-A, http://www.chick-fil-a.com/warrenton for their fundraising efforts. Please go to http://www.funforallplayground.com for more information and to find out how to help.
Flyover in Opal going to bid View PDF
5/21/2010
After many years, the Opal interchange is getting ready to change. See the attached article from the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com for more details. Carson/ Ashley has worked with a number of property owners in the area.
C-1 Text Amendment Update View PDF
4/29/2010
Kim Johnson, Zoning Administrator for Fauquier County, http://www.fauquiercounty.gov made a presentation to the Business Advisory Committee last week concerning a proposed C-1 Text amendment. We have attached the presentation for more information.
White Marsh View PDF
4/20/2010
Don Tharpe discusses his project in Bealeton Virginia. We have attached the full article as seen in the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com
White Horse Car Wash
3/25/2010
Carson/ Ashley was well represented at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new White Horse Car Wash coming to Warrenton. Pictured left to right are: Bob Rust (owner of White Horse), Chuck Floyd, Carol Schumacher, Amy Pritchard, Jim Carson, Paul Bernard and Les Nichols of Carson/ Ashley.
Fun for All Playground - Progress Report
3/23/2010
While fundraising activities continue, Carson/ Ashley is busy on the site plan phase for this playground. Our survey team has completed the topographic survey of the site next to the Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility where the playground will be located. This morning, Rick Ashley, P.E. met with Bo Tucker from the Town of Warrenton and Linda Reid representing the Fun for All Playground committee on site. Rick is ready to prepare the site plan which will show site grading, location, erosion & sediment control, landscaping and relocation of a walking trail. Carson/ Ashley is pleased to be a part of a great community supporting this worthy cause by donating our services.
Fun for All Playground
3/5/2010
Jim/Les:
Thank you for stepping up to help get the Fun For All playground complete. Les, I appreciate that you took the initiative to help the group understand what their next steps were. Jim, thank you for putting your firm’s services forward. I know this is a tough year for many businesses but the fact that you take the initiative on a project like this will continue to help define the community we live in. This playground will be a symbol of that.
Many thanks, guys.
Regards,
Tony Tedeschi, President
Piedmont Press & Graphics
Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
http://www.piedmontpress.com:
http://www.warrentonchamber.org
Proposed changes to three service districts View PDF
3/1/2010
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors delayed a decision on proposed changes to three service districts, Catlett, Calverton and Midland in Fauquier County. The Board hopes to adopt changes to the current land-use plan in May. Attached is the full article as seen in the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com. Comments? We would be interested in hearing any .Find for Carson, Ashley & Associates, LLC on facebook.
Eric Niskanen New President of the Bull Run Chapter of VAS
1/25/2010
Our surveying department manager, Eric Niskanen, L.S., is the new president of the Bull Run Chapter of the Virginia Association of Surveyors (VAS), http://www.vasurveyors.org. The VAS was established in 1948 to promote the interests and professional development of surveyors licensed in the Commonwealth. The Bull Run Chapter serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Rappahannock County's.
Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (GWCC)
1/25/2010
Les Nichols, Business Development Director for Carson/ Ashley was elected for a three year term on the board for the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, http://www.warrentonchamber.org at a recent membership meeting. Les was on the interim board for this new chamber and leads the networking committee.
Fauquier County Business Advisory Council (BAC)
12/21/2009
Jim Carson is representing the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce on the newly formed Fauquier County Business Advisory Council. This council will advise and inform the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors and County officials on issues related to promoting economic growth that preserves the natural and cultural heritage of Fauquier County.
Car Wash Slated to Replace Friendly's View PDF
12/18/2009
White Horse Car Wash, an 8,500 SF car wash is featured in the July 15, 2009 Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com. Carson/ Ashley has submitted a site plan to the Town of Warrenton and is expecting approval soon.
NVBIA - Fauquier Chapter Golf Tournament View PDF
12/18/2009
The Fauquier Chapter of the Northern Virginia Builders Association, http://www.nvbia.com held its 20th annual golf tournament on October 5, 2009 at Fauquier Springs Country Club. This tournament supports two worthy causes in our community, Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, http://www.fauquierhabitat.org and the Fauquier Family Shelter, http://www.fauquierfamilyshelter.org. Attached is an overview of the tournament. It was a great event and raised over $15,000.00 for these worthy charities.
Carson/Ashley, PVBIA, NVBIA, ESI and Fauquier County Working Together
12/4/2009
Carson/Ashley continues to actively participate in the Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association, http://www.pvbia.org, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, http://www.nvbia.com and the Engineering & Surveyors Institute, http://www.esinova.org. For 2009, Paul Bernard has agreed to serve as the Vice President and legislative liason for Fauquier Chapter NVBIA council and Les Nichols continues to serve on the council with membership and events. These trade associations and oversight committees help to give a voice to our clients regarding local and state regulatory issues and ensure that Carson/ Ashley is kept abreast of items that impact land planning and development.
Space for Lease View PDF
12/4/2009
Join Carson/ Ashley and other fine businesses at our Warrenton location. Space is available from 1,350 - 16,000 SF. More information is attached or contact James Legat at Appian Realty Advisors, LLC, http://www.appianllc.com.
Two New Branches for The Fauquier Bank
12/4/2009
Construction of two new Fauquier Bank, http://www.fauquierbank.com branches has progressed rapidly with the Bristow branch (pictured) opening last August and the new Warrenton Viewtree branch scheduled to open this month. A grand opening was was held on August 8th for the new Bristow, Virginia branch located in the Bristow Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 28 & Linton Hall Road. The new Warrenton Viewtree branch office will be a two story LEED Certified building to replace the current Viewtree branch. Carson/ Ashley has provided surveying, land planning and civil engineering services for design/build firm PW Campbell, http://www.pwcampbell.com and the Fauquier Bank.
Awards
12/4/2009
At the recent membership meeting of the Engineers and Surveyors Institute, http://www.esinova.org, Carson/ Ashley was presented with the Quality Plan Production Award for 2009 in Fauquier County. One of our land planners, Chuck Floyd was recognized for Quality Plan Submission for 2009 in Fauquier County.
Two Projects Prepare for Planning Commission View PDF
12/3/2009
White Marsh, a proposed 305 acre, mixed-use project in Bealeton and Cannon Ridge, a proposed 235 home project go before the Fauquier County Planning Commission, http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/committees/planningcomm/ on December 9. The complete article as seen in The Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com is attached.
Balanced Growth Alliance (BGA) Survey of Fauquier County Businesses View PDF
11/20/2009
The Balanced Growth Alliance (BGA), http://www.balancedgrowthalliance.org recently conducted a survey of 3,611 businesses in Fauquier County. The full report published in October, 2009 is attached.
Buckland Farm Market View PDF
11/19/2009
Buckland Farm Market, http://www.bucklandfarmmarket.com had a nice feature article this week in the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com which we attached.
Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) View PDF
11/19/2009
The Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, http://www.warrentonchamber.org announced their second Open Networking Event this Friday at McMahon's, http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com. The press release as seen in the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com is attached for more details.
Hospice of the Rapidan View PDF
11/19/2009
In a unanimous vote by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors last week, Hospice of the Rapidan (http://www.hotr.org) received approval for a proposed care house near Sumerduck. Hospice of the Rapidan has started a fundraising campaign for this new facility. For more information, go to http://www.hotr.org/facility.htm. The full article from the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com is attached. Congratulations!
Business Person of the Year View PDF
11/19/2009
Congratulations to Mary Leigh McDaniel of Updegrove, Combs, McDaniel & Wilson, P.L.C. http://www.ucmwcpas.com who was named as the new Business Person by the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce, http://www.fauquierchamber.org. Outgoing Business Person of the Year Jim Carson of Carson/ Ashley, presented the award.
Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) View PDF
10/28/2009
The Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization from the Warrenton Virginia area that works together to increase the success of all businesses in our community. For more information, their website is http://www.warrentonchamber.org. Attached is the article that appeared today in the Fauquier Times Democrat. Les Nichols of Carson/ Ashley serves on the interim board of directors.
Buckland Farm Market View PDF
10/20/2009
Customers of Buckland Farm Market, http://www.bucklandfarmmarket.com are pleased that the market is now open in Fauquier County. Please visit their new location on U.S Route 29, just north of New Baltimore.
Cannon Ridge Responds to Concerns View PDF
9/24/2009
As Cannon Ridge seeks development approvals from Fauquier County, citizens have raised questions and concerns that deserve answers. Please see the attached response sheet.
Cannon Ridge View PDF
8/26/2009
Cannon Ridge in Marshall addresses resident's concerns with recent changes. The full article as it appeared in the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com is attached.
Mintbrook View PDF
8/21/2009
Mintbrook request to add 125 acres to the Bealeton service district is approved by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. Attached is the full article from the Fauquier Times Democrat, http://www.fauquier.com.
Piedmont Environmental Council Fellowship Program
7/27/2009
Jim Carson recently participated in a panel discussion for the Piedmont Environmental Council's (PEC) fellowship program. The fellowship program is a seven week course designed to provide college students and recent graduates with comprehensive exposure to PEC's work in the Piedmont region and Virgina. For more information on the fellowship program go to http://www.pecva.org. Jim Carson was joined on the panel by John Foote of Walsh, Colucci, Emrich, Lubely & Terpak, PC, http://www.thelandlawyers.com: Jack Hazel, President of Angler Development, http://www.anglercompanies.com and a representative from the Home Builders Association of Virginia, http://www.hbav.com.
Amendment to Chapter 2 of the Design Standards Manual View PDF
6/29/2009
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors: http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments/BOS/ voted at the June 11, 2009 public meeting to approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the Design Standards Manual (DSM) dealing with drainage and stormwater management. The DSM committee included Jim Carson, Rick Ashley and Paul Bernard of Carson/ Ashley along with other private sector design firms who are current members of the Engineers and Surveyors Institute (ESI) http://www.esinova.org/ along with county staff. We have attached the agenda request for more information.<
Town of Warrenton
6/19/2009
Carson, Ashley & Associates is pleased to announce the award of a contract with the Town of Warrenton to provide open-end Land Surveying and general Civil Engineering services on a task order basis. This is a one year contract with options for two additional one year terms. For additional information please visit: http://www.townofwarrenton.com/Government/PublicProcurement/IFBRFPandCurrentAwards.aspx
Fauquier County Outsources Technical Review View PDF
6/18/2009
Fauquier County has contracted with the Engineers & Surveyors Institute (ESI) for technical review of preliminary plans, major site plans, construction plans, infrastructure plans and flood plain studies beginning on July 1, 2009. Please see attached file for more information.
Balanced Growth Alliance (BGA) View PDF
5/7/2009
The Balanced Growth Alliance is a new Fauquier County organization whose mission according to their website, "is to design and implement a long term pro-economic development plan and cooperative business network for the County...". Jim Carson is one of the members of this group and they presented the attached report to the Board of Supervisors for their April 28 budget session. For more information go to http://www.balancedgrowthalliance.org.
Commercial Development in Fauquier County View PDF
3/31/2009
Carson/ Ashley and D.C. Diamond Corporation are working together to help Fauquier County's economic development initiatives. We are pleased to present the nearly approved Remington Business Park located in Remington. This 12 lot business park near approval will offer commercial/industrial pad sites ranging from 1.93 acres to 9.12 acres.
Carson/ Ashley prepared the approved plan of development and is near approval on a sub-regional storm water management pond, additional flood control in the watershed and VDOT construction drawings for Route 15/29 and Lucky Hill Road improvements.
For more information, contact us at 540-347-9191 or lnichols@carson-ashley.com.
Senior VP - ESI Board of Directors
2/2/2009
Rick Ashley continued to serve on the ESI Board of Directors, http://www.esinova.org. Rick recently completed a two year term and has been selected for another term starting in 2009. The ESI Committee oversees the ESI program as it relates to issues and policy within Fauquier County and addresses policy, procedure and technical issues that impact land development in the area.
New Ideas for Pennington Subdivision
1/6/2009
Located in the Town of Warrenton, the Pennington subdivision owned by Warrenton Partners, LLC is promoting a new look. Working with Russell Versaci Architecture, http://www.russellversaci.com, Pennington will be developed using six different home styles from Mr. Versaci’s simple farmhouse collection. The home designs are inspired by the traditional architecture of the Southern Piedmont Region and are designed as traditional farm houses updated for the way we live today – vintage homes for modern living.
The homes may be built by Haven Homes http://www.havenhomes.com. Haven Homes constructs custom built homes in an off-site, climate-controlled environment. According to their literature, this method protects the building materials and provides homes that are quieter, and more precisely built than site-built homes.
Carson/Ashley provided all land surveying & civil engineering for this project. For more information, contact Warrenton Partners, LLC c/o douglasdarling@gmail.com or Les Nichols, lnichols@carson-ashley.com.
Community & Countryside
9/17/2008
Jim Carson, President & Managing Member of Carson, Ashley & Associates, Inc. recently attended the “Community and Countryside” held in Warrenton, Virginia on September 12 – 13. Presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, www.preservationnation.org and co-sponsored by The Journey Through Hallowed Ground http://.www.hallowedground.org , this symposium brought together business leaders, government supervisors & planners and environmental organizations from Fauquier and Prince William Counties. The workshop provided an educational opportunity for local officials to better understand the design, economic, legal and other important issues relevant to preservation and maintenance of our natural and historic resources.
Additional local support was provided by The Partnership for Warrenton, http://www.partnershipforwarrenton.org and The Buckland Preservation Society http://www.bucklandva.org.
Vint Hill Economic Development Authority Awards Contract
9/11/2008
Carson, Ashley & Associates is pleased to announce the award of a contract with the Vint Hill Economic Development Authority to provide open-ended Engineering and other Professional Services on a task order basis. This is a one year contract with options for two additional one year terms. The Vint Hill Economic Development Authority is responsible for guiding the redevelopment of the former Army communications base which is home to 61 businesses with over 1100 employees. For more information about Vint Hill, go to http://www.vinthill.com.
Fauquier County Awards Contract
7/16/2008
Carson, Ashley & Associates is please to announce that our firm has been awarded a contract with Fauquier County Government & Public Schools to provide open-end Civil Engineering Services to Fauquier County. This is a one year contract with options for two successive one year terms. Twenty seven Engineering firms responded to the request for proposal.
Small Business Certification
5/16/2008
Effective May 1, 2008, Carson/Ashley's application for Small Business Certification was approved by the Virginia Department of Minority Enterprise (DMBE). Small Business certification is available to businesses with 250 or fewer employees and under 10 million in gross revenues.
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