Let it Snow!

During periods of winter inclement weather Kingstowne provides snow plowing services.  Plowing begins when accumulation reaches 2 inches and continues until all roadways are cleared.  This season, there has been an unusually large amount of snow creating difficulties in locating areas in which to push the snow.  Your patience is appreciated during these challenging times.  

Snow related issues should be reported to  

You can assist in your neighborhood by keeping storm drains, mailboxes and fire hydrants cleared 
 

KINGSTOWNE "WINTER WONDER" PREPAREDNESS

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Who’s Responsible for SNOW PLOWING?

As the 2009-2010 snow season arrives, please be aware that the Kingstowne winter maintenance contract calls for plowing to begin when two inches of snow have been recorded at Reagan International Airport.  During a heavy snow, the maintenance crew will concentrate on opening one lane of roads until all the private streets have been cleared.  After that, the crew will follow up with additional efforts to open as much of the street areas as possible.  During unusually heavy snow or when snow is falling at a rapid pace, plowing efforts will require more time.  When the weather keeps residents at home, plowing crews also need to work around vehicles that are parked in the private street lots.  Our private streets are very narrow which reduce the area to be cleared.  During plowing operations, efforts will be made to minimize snow piles at the mailboxes and behind automobiles.  Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the individual mail carrier to provide mail delivery during inclement weather.  Neighborhood participation is greatly appreciated to assist in clearing those areas.  Also, remember that as the plows come down your street, it is nearly impossible to keep the snow from accumulating behind parked cars.  Every effort is made to help everyone get you where you need to go during these hectic times. The staff appreciates your continued patience.

The staff and plowing crews maintain a list of “hot spots” or areas where snow and ice are a particular problem because of rapid freeze-thaws or steep grades. If you believe an area near your street fits this category, please call the business office (703-922-9477).

There are three primary organizations responsible for snow plowing on the streets throughout the Kingstowne community.  Public streets are maintained by VDOT.  Private streets are maintained either by KROC or the developer/builder/management company.  For your reference, below is a listing of areas and the organization responsible for maintaining them.  Questions or concerns regarding snow plowing should be directed to the appropriate organization.

VDOT (703-383-8368)

• Castlewellan Drive
• Hampton Knoll Drive
• Hayfield Road
• Horgan Court
• Greendale Village Drive
• King Centre Drive
• Kingstowne Commons Drive
• Kingstowne Village Parkway (From South Van Dorn to Beulah Street)
• Lake Village Drive
• Park Village Drive
• Sir Viceroy Drive
• Kingstowne Boulevard
• South Van Dorn (From Franconia Road to Telegraph Road)
• Summer Ridge Road
• Villa Street

The following commercial areas are the responsibility of The Halle Companies and they will maintain any snow/ice removal this winter:

• Kingstowne Shopping Center
• Kingstowne Towne Center (except the Movie Theater, attached retail, and adjacent Office Building which are the responsibility of Boston Properties)
• La-Z-Boy / Toys-R-Us
• Barclay Drive
• 4 flex buildings on Barclay Drive
• Office Building L (5901 Kingstowne Village Parkway)
• Office Building H (5695 King Center Drive)
• Kingstowne BP Gas Station & Car Wash

Please note: The Halle Companies is not responsible for places such as the post office, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Ruby Tuesdays, Jefferson Funeral Chapel, and Little Acorn Patch.

The Hunters Crest neighborhood (Bulfinch Court, Gayfields Court, and Venture Drive) is the responsibility of Craftmark Homes.

The Northampton neighborhood (Embry Spring Lane, Hampton Knoll Drive, Manorview Way, Masondale Road, Still Spring Place, and Villa Street) is the responsibility of Richmond American Homes.

ALL OTHER PRIVATE ROADS ARE MAINTAINED BY KROC

Questions or comments about KROC-maintained roads can be directed to the Kingstowne Business Office at 703-922-9477. During periods of heavy snow, your patience is appreciated. We’ll be there as soon as we can!