Comments on: Falls Church Cabinetry Vacates Broad Street Space

By: Andy Rankin (Falls Church)

Andy Rankin (Falls Church) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:37:44 +0000

Gus, if you call the City’s Economic Development Office they might be able to tell you what the owners are looking for. The number is 703-248-5491 (I’m not sure if they’re open this Monday or not).

Or, I suppose, you could call the number listed on the banner in the window and ask them.

By: Gus - Falls Church

Gus - Falls Church — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:14:06 +0000

Does anyone know what the lease terms are on this building?

By: Jill - Leesburg

Jill - Leesburg — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:31:53 +0000

Does anyone know what will happen to the displays?

By: GBS, Falls Church

GBS, Falls Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:09:46 +0000

The shop made some beautiful cabinetry. It would be a shame if they went out of business completely, and for all their employees to be without work in their niche-craftsman industry in today’s economy. I wonder if they have moved, and if they considered modifying their finishing process to be more environmentally friendly. Does anybody know what the back-story is that initiated the DEQ investigation? One would assume that they were required to obtain a permit to paint before they were issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Were they investigated or cited by the city/county for operating without the proper permit? The investigation and closing of the business seem suspiciously rapid. How does the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality identify a “person with normal sensitivities” to determine if s/he is “bothered by the smell”? Although I have never noticed an odor in the area, I wonder if the paint booth was fitted with the proper exhaust/filter equipment. Whether or not, I guess they failed somebody’s “sniff test”! Personally, I would prefer the slight headiness of legal levels of high VOC’s than the stench of Phở and rotisserie chicken in the neighborhood. The location would be great for a Vietnamese disco, or for Red Lobster to return to Falls Church.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:27:47 +0000

I like the idea of a Redskins merchandise store or a green store.

By: TFC

TFC — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:36:33 +0000

Maybe we could sell Little City trinkets? Any ideas for bobbleheads?

By: John Murphy

John Murphy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:32:36 +0000

Peacock Buick was there for many years…

By: William Barratt, Falls Church

William Barratt, Falls Church — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:11:27 +0000

I remember when that building was a Redskins merchandise store. As far back as I can remember, no business has stayed at that location longer than about five years.

By: Gerald Pressman (Falls Church CITY)

Gerald Pressman (Falls Church CITY) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:47:37 +0000

Thanks for your suggestion, Tim Stevens. A great idea. Something geared more toward a broader spectrum of the market, and something green.

By: Tim Stevens, Falls Church

Tim Stevens, Falls Church — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:14:25 +0000

Sorry to hear about any business that fails (especially here in Falls Church). However, businesses engaged in using high VOC chemicals, as your article indicates, should raise a lot of concern. Wouldn’t it be great if it could be replaced by a similar business that utilizes non-toxic, renewable components, aimed at a broader spectrum of the marketplace (e.g. Amicus Green Building Center in Kensington)?