The CountrySide Board of Directors has voted to create an Ad Hoc Home-Based Business (HBB) Committee in an effort to further communicate with our residents on the issue of home-based businesses that was first raised last year. The Board is asking the ad hoc committee to generate recommendations for the Board's consideration to clarify how the Board will interpret and enforce the Covenant provision addressing business use of dwellings in CountrySide.

The Board is asking that any residents interested in serving on this committee to familiarize themselves regarding the work previously done by the CountrySide Board as well as the input provided by CountrySide homeowners.  In addition, it is important that all prospective committee members familiarize themselves with CountrySide policies, rules, and regulations as well as all applicable zoning laws, ordinances, and regulations governing HBBs; and for the purpose of drafting proposals for the Board's action.

The Board of Directors is asking for CountrySide residents to participate actively on this committee.   We are seeking to have each Neighborhood be equally represented on the committee with one voting member per neighborhood.  The Board would like both owners of home-based businesses and non-owners of home-based businesses to be equally represented on the committee, if possible.

Meetings of the Ad Hoc HBB committee are tentatively slated to be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:15 at the Parkway pool meeting room.  The first meeting will be held April 22, 2010. 

Additional meetings will be held as needed.If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact Robert King at Belmont@countryside-va.com by April 16, 2010.

Dulles Town Center Proposed Land Plan

All CountrySide Members and Residents Welcome   

When:   CountrySide Proprietary Board of Directors Meeting

            Wednesday March 24, 2010

Where:  Parkway Meeting Room

            46010 Algonkian Parkway

            Sterling, VA  20165

Time:    7PM

The area in and around the Dulles Town Center mall is currently zoned primarily for office and industrial uses.  The County is currently reviewing two zoning cases that would implement an improved concept for the Dulles Town Center neighborhood, one that is walkable, includes a mix of uses and really represents currently thinking on sustainable communities.  A presentation on the zoning applications and the proposed land plan will be provided and members of the project team will be on hand to discuss the goals of this revised master plan.  If you have any questions about the project, please contact Ann Goode (Land Planner at ReedSmith) at 703.729.8536. 

In an effort to improve our service to CountrySide residents, we now require any resident who would like to offer services in the area of Babysitting, Yard Maintenance, Snow Shoveling, and/or Pet Care to complete and submit the form on the following page.  This form will enable us to identify items such as specific areas and times of availability making it easier and faster to find the right person for your needs.  Also, a new requirement to update this information on an annual basis will ensure that our listing is kept current.   

If you have provided these services in the past and/or wish to have your name and contact information included in the new listings – please complete the following form that is located in the FORMS section and submit it to the PMP Office. Questions can be addressed to Kelly Chambliss at kellydc.cside@pmpbiz.com or 703-430-0715.

CountrySide Proprietary is hosting it's annual Children's Spring Fling on Saturday, March 27, 2010 rain or shine from 12:00-2:00pm at the Parkway Meeting Room and grounds.

Have your picture taken with the Easter bunny, have your face painted, and then take a turn at dying eggs in the Bunny Bucket.

There will also be a variety of craft projects available for you and your child to partake in, as well as a Jelly Bean counting contest!

Goodie bags, snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a great event for family and frineds. We hope to see you there!