There will be a meeting of the
Planning Commission Subcommittee
on Open Space at 6:30 PM
in the City Council Workroom.
1. Call to Order.
The Planning Commission public hearing meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
AN ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE HEARD ONLY IF SOMEONE REQUESTS IT BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT DOCKET. ITEMS NOT REMOVED WILL BE APPROVED OR RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AS A GROUP AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING.
2. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
3. TEXT AMENDMENT #99-0003
NOTICE OF FINAL CDD PLAN REVIEW
Consideration of an amendment to Section 5-606 (D) of the Zoning Ordinance to change the responsibility of final site plan notice to the applicant of the CDD plan.
4. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
5. SUBDIVISION #99-0003
1900 DUKE ST
CARLYLE, BLOCK H
Consideration of a request for a subdivision; zoned CO/Commercial Office. Applicant: Carlyle Development Corporation, Meridian at Carlyle, LLC, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.
6. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0135
719 N ST ASAPH ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Mei Ji Zheng, by Danny Parsons and David Agronsky. (Deferred from 03/99 docket)
APPLICANT REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL.
8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0145
2400-B MT VERNON AV
RIVERA'S CAFE
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership and hours of operation of a restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Rivera's Cafe, by Maria C. Perez. (Deferred from 03/99 docket)
APPLICANT REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL
9. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0165
3250 DUKE ST
CAFE MONTI
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Alvi Inc., by Anjuman Akhter.
11. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
12. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0013
516 S VAN DORN ST, #E & #F
VAN DORN STATION CENTER
SAVIO'S RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Falaki Mziguir.
14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0015
3020 COLVIN ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a motor vehicle storage yard with general automobile repair; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Chester Garvin and Sons Inc., by Timothy Garvin.
15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0016
726 N HENRY ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a parking lot for the automobile repair garage business located at 722 North Henry Street and 1106 Madison Street; zoned CRMU-M/Commercial Residential Mixed Use-Medium. Applicant: Antonio and Delicia Claure.
16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0017
4112 MT VERNON AV
SHOPS ON THE AVENUE
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a market and restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: A. J. Dwoskin and Associates Inc., by Engin Artemel.
17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0018
1470-B N BEAUREGARD ST
SHOPS AT MARK CENTER (HAMLET CENTER)
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant (ice cream shop); zoned CDD-4/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Shaq Qureshi.
18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0019
1201 N ROYAL ST
METROSTAGE THEATRE
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to reapprove an amusement enterprise (stage theater) with a parking reduction; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: American Showcase Theatre Company Inc., trading as MetroStage, by Carolyn Griffin.
19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0022
652 S PICKETT ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Shenandoah Brewing Co, by Anning H. Smith, Jr.
20. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION:
The Planning Commission noted the withdrawal of items #7 and #8.
The Planning Commission noted the deferral of item #13.
By request, the Planning Commission moved items #2, #4, #6, #9, #11, #12 and #20 to the regular agenda.
By unanimous consent, the Planning Commission approved item #5.
By unanimous consent, the Planning Commission recommended approval of items #3, #10, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #19.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP)
Advice to City Manager under Section 6.14 of the City Charter of advisory recommendations regarding the FY 2000--FY 2005 Capital Improvements Program. Staff: Office of Management and Budget.
ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 7-0 _____
4. SUBDIVISION #99-0002
4700 EISENHOWER AV
Consideration of a request for a subdivision; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Eisenhower I Associates LLC, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 7-0 _____
6. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0007
1000 ST STEPHEN'S RD
ST STEPHEN'S & ST AGNES SCHOOL, CAMPUS
Consideration of a request for an amendment to a development special use permit, with site plan, to extend the period of commencement of construction for an addition to a school; zoned R-8/Residential and R-12/Residential. Applicant: Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia by St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0163
297 S VAN DORN ST
VAN DORN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
KABOB MASALA
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership and hours of operation and add seating to the existing restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Qadir Inc., by Shamshad Ahmad. (Deferred from 1/99, 2/99 & 3/99 dockets)
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0004
3606 MT VERNON AV
HUASCARAN RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to add seats and entertainment to the existing restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial. Applicant: Huascaran Restaurant, by Paula M. Coleto.
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0007
1400-A DUKE ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a research laboratory with a parking reduction; zoned OCM-50/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Advanced Power Technologies Inc., by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney. (Deferred from 03/99 docket)
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
20. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #99-0013
426 E MONROE AV
SIMPSON FIELD
Consideration of a request for a development site plan to construct a scoreboard on the existing ball field; zoned POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Parks and Recreation.
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ____________________________________ 7-0 ____
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED:
21-A. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #98-03
2201 EISENHOWER AV
MILL RACE, PHASE I
Consideration of a request for an amendment to the Coordinated Development District (CDD) Concept Plan for the Mill Race portion of the Eisenhower Avenue CDD. Applicant: Mill Two Associates Partnership and Zion Properties of New York Inc., by Jonathan Rak, attorney.
(Deferred from 03/99 docket)
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___ (APPLICANT'S REQUEST) _____________
21-B. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0020
2201 EISENHOWER AV; MILL RD
MILL RACE, PHASE I
Consideration of a request for an amendment to a development special use permit, with site plan, for construction of a multi-family residential development with associated retail uses; zoned CDD-2/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Mill Two Associates Partnership, by Jonathan Rak, attorney.
(Deferred from 03/99 docket)
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___ (APPLICANT'S REQUEST) ________________
21-C. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0118
2201 EISENHOWER AV
MILL RACE, PHASE I
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a transportation management plan (TMP) for the Mill Race development; zoned CDD-2/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Mill Two Associates Partnership, by Jonathan Rak, attorney.
(Deferred from 03/99 docket)
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___(APPLICANT'S REQUEST) _________________
22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0122
621 S FAYETTE ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand the existing child care home to care for nine children; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Isabella Tate.
(Deferred from 2/99 & 3/99 dockets)
ACTION: ______ DISMISSED __ (APPLICANT NOT PRESENT) ______ 7-0 _____
23. ENCROACHMENT #98-0008
2819 RUSSELL RD, SE CORNER AT BIRCH ST
Consideration of a request for encroachment into the public right-of-way for a sign; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Westminster Presbyterian Church, by Karen L. Olson.
(Deferred from 3/99 docket)
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 5-2 ____
NEW BUSINESS:
24-A. SUBDIVISION #99-0001
103 W MONROE AV
Consideration of a request for a subdivision; zoned R-5/Residential. Applicant: Mark R. Horowitz, by Gaver Nichols, architect.
ACTION: ______ DENIED ______________________________________ 4-3 _____
24-B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0010
103 W MONROE AV
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to allow a parking reduction for a new single family dwelling, including site plan modifications for two separate lots; zoned R-5/Residential. Applicant: Mark R. Horowitz, by Gaver Nichols, architect.
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ____________________________________________
25-A. SUBDIVISION #99-0004
311-313 N FAYETTE ST
Consideration of a request for a subdivision; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: William Cromley, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 7-0 _____
25-B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0023
311-313 N FAYETTE ST
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for development of lots with a minimum lot area of 1,600 square feet and for a parking reduction; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: William Cromley, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
26. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #99-0002
REZONING #99-0002
5401 SEMINARY RD
COCA-COLA
Consideration of a request for amendment to the Alexandria West Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation and rezoning of the subject property to I/Industrial, with proffer; currently zoned R-20/ Residential. Applicant: Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., by Sarah E. Hall, attorney.
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___(APPLICANT'S REQUEST) _________________
27-A. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0032
105 MONCURE DR
Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, for construction of an addition to an office building; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Paul R. Spina, by Mark H. Fields, engineer.
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___(APPLICANT'S REQUEST) ________________
27-B. VACATION #98-0003
105 MONCURE DR
Consideration of a request for vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Paul R. Spina, by Mark H. Fields, engineer.
ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ___(APPLICANT'S REQUEST) _________________
28-A. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #98-0033
3700 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
LINCOLN AT ALEXANDRIA
Consideration of a request for a development site plan for construction of a multi-family development; zoned CDD-7/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Lincoln Property Company Southwest Inc., by Harry P. Hart, attorney.
ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 7-0 ____
28-B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0167
3700 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
LINCOLN AT ALEXANDRIA
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a transportation management plan (TMP) for a multi-family development; zoned CDD-7/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Lincoln Property Company Southwest Inc., by Harry P. Hart, attorney.
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0012
725-727 KING ST
BERTUCCI'S RESTAURANT
Consideration of a review of a special use permit for a restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation.
ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 7-0 _____
30. MASTER PLAN PROCESS
Consideration of a proposal by the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations to (1) make explicit that Special Use Permits allowing increases in floor area ratio are given only in special circumstances where tangible benefits above and beyond increased tax revenues are accorded the City of Alexandria, (2) remove North Washington Street from the Old Town North Small Area Plan, and (3) clarify the meaning of "open space".
ACTION: ______ TAKEN UNDER CONSIDERATION _______________________
31. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, March 2, 1999.
ACTION: ______ APPROVED AS AMENDED ______________________________
32. Other Business.
The chairman appointed a subcommittee to consider potential development in Metro areas. The subcommittee will consist of Mr. Komoroske, Ms. Fossum and Mr. Dunn. Mr. Komoroske will chair the subcommittee.
33. Adjournment.
The Planning Commission public hearing meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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Attendance:
All Planning Commission members were present: Messrs. Hurd, Leibach, Komoroske, Wagner, Dunn and Robinson, and Ms. Fossum.