1. Call to Order.

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. CITY CHARTER, SECTION 9.06; CASE #98-03

BLIGHTING INFLUENCES PROGRAM

Consideration and recommendations of amendments to the Office of Housing's Blighting Influences Program, including recommendation pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.06 of the Charter of the City of Alexandria and the possible acquisition and subsequent resale of the following properties. Staff: City of Alexandria, Office of Housing.

309 North Patrick Street

513 East Custis Avenue

103-A East Del Ray Avenue

3015 Manning Street

129 West Reed Avenue

3. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

4. STREET NAMES - CASE #97-003

5010 DUKE ST

CAMERON STATION

Consideration of approval of a street name for a new public street within the Cameron Station site at 5010 Duke Street. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.

5. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0056

1313-A POWHATAN ST

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for storage trailers; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: United States Patent Model Foundation.

(Deferred from 6/98 docket)

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0064

34 S REYNOLDS ST

ANTONIO'S RESTAURANT

Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment for a restaurant to approve an outdoor dining area, to change the hours of operation and to amend conditions of the permit; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: DGF Restaurant Group Inc., by Dimitri Alexis. (Deferred from 6/98 docket)

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0065

3100-3200 BUSINESS CENTER DR

DASH BUS FACILITY

Consideration of a request for a special use permit, with site plan, for construction of a bus storage lot and to remove the project area from the Alexandria Business Center special use permit; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services. (Deferred from 6/98 docket)

9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0071

2400-B MT VERNON AV

DEL RAY DINER

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to add outdoor seating to an existing restaurant and for a parking reduction; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Del Ray Diner, by Roberto Araujo. (Deferred from 6/98 docket)

10. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0078

410 S VAN DORN ST

FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANT

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Friendly Restaurant #6026, by Charles McGuire.

12. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0087

3210 DUKE ST

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a dry cleaning and laundry facility; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Chung Hoang.

14. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

15. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

16. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0101

105 S UNION ST

FIREHOOK BAKERY

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant with carry-out service; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Firehook of Union Inc., by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0104

3700 COMMONWEALTH AV

FOUR MILE RUN PARK

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to erect lighted multi-purpose courts at Four Mile Run Park. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

19. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #98-0006

200 YOAKUM PY & 225 S WHITING ST

PARK AT LANDMARK APARTMENTS

Consideration of a request for an 18 month extension of a development site plan; zoned RC/Residential. Applicant: Corcoran Jennison Companies, by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.

CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION:

The Planning Commission noted the deferral of items 7 and 8.

By request, the Planning Commission moved items 3, 5, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16 to the regular agenda.

By unanimous consent, the Planning Commission recommended approval of items 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18 and 19.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.

ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:

3. SUBDIVISION #98-0021

114-116 COMMERCE ST

Consideration of a request for a subdivision; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Jeffrey of Sarah Drexler and AKW Partners, Jo Ann Murray and Terry Blackstock, by Mark H. Fields, engineer.

ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 6-0 _____

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0051

2922 DUKE ST

SKYHILL SHELL STATION

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to allow a storage trailer and to change the plans of the Subway restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Anjali and Anisha Inc., by Poonam S. Kapani. (Deferred from 6/98 docket)

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0077

518 E WINDSOR AV

Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit to allow a modification of the side yard setback requirement; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: David Jablonski, by Bernard M. Fagelson, attorney.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0079

719 KING ST

TAJ PALACE INDIAN CUISINE

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a restaurant and to change conditions of the permit regarding parking; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Taj Palace Indian Cuisine, by Dharmender Rai.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0088

107 N FAYETTE ST

FIVE GUYS RESTAURANT

Consideration of a review of a special use permit and request for additional seats for a restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Jerry and Janie Murrell; Five Guys Inc.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0091

5311 DUKE ST

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

Consideration of an amendment to a development special use permit for a restaurant to increase the number of seats, and add a microphone system at the drive-through facility; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: McDonald's Corporation, by Nan E. Terpak, attorney.

ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ____________________________________ 6-0 ____

16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0095

111 N ALFRED ST

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a day spa, including massage establishment; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Steidl and Szuprics, by Yolanda Lightning.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED:

20. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #98-0003

FIVE YEAR UPDATE OF MASTER PLAN

Consideration of seven specific amendments to the City's Master Plan selected for consideration by the Planning Commission on May 5, 1998.

(Deferred from 7/98 docket)

ACTION: ______ APPROVED THE RESOLUTION__________________ 6-0 _____

21. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0010

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR BUSINESSES

Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the rules for allowing general automobile repair uses. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning. (Deferred from 5/98 and 6/98 dockets)

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 5-1____

22-A. VACATION #98-0001

900 SECOND ST

BETWEEN FIRST ST, SECOND ST,

COLONIAL AV, AND POWHATAN ST

FIRE STATION #54

Consideration of a request for vacation of an interior court; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.

(Deferred from 6/98 docket)

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

22-B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0197

900 SECOND ST

FIRE STATION #54

Consideration of a request for a special use permit, with site plan, for construction of additions to the existing fire station building and changes to the parking lot; modifications to yards are requested; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.

(Deferred from 6/98 docket)

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

NEW BUSINESS:

23. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0012

NUMBER OF TOWNHOUSES IN A ROW

Consideration of an amendment to Section 7-1600 (Townhouses) to change the requirements for the construction of more than eight townhouses in a row. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.

ACTION: ______ DEFERRED ____________________________________ 6-0 ____

24. SUBDIVISION #98-0019

5010 DUKE ST

CAMERON STATION, PHASE III

Consideration of a request for subdivision; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates LLC, by Cyril D. Calley, attorney.

ACTION: ______ APPROVED ___________________________________ 6-0 _____

25-A. REZONING #97-0002

700 N ASHTON ST

N ASHTON and N BEAUREGARD STS

Consideration of a request to change the zoning designation of the subject property from R-12/Residential to RT/Residential, with a proffer limiting development on the site to no more than 16 units. Applicant: Presidential Realty Corporation and Kent Lincolnia Joint Venture, by Robert J. Test, attorney.

(Deferred from 12/97 docket)

ACTION: ______ DEFERRED (APPLICANT'S REQUEST) ___________________

25-B. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0005

700 N ASHTON ST

N BEAUREGARD ST at QUANTRELL AV

Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct residential townhouses; zoned R-12/Residential (RT/Residential pending). Applicant: Presidential Realty Inc., et al, by Robert J. Test, attorney.

ACTION: ______ DEFERRED (APPLICANT'S REQUEST) ___________________

26. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0002

5301 EISENHOWER AV

WASTE-TO-ENERGY

Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct a solid waste energy recovery facility, with air pollution control; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Ogden Martin Systems, by Glenn Madelmayer.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

27. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0004

2810 KING ST

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct additional off-street parking for a church, with modifications to paving requirements; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.

ACTION: ______ DEFERRED (APPLICANT'S REQUEST) ___________________

28. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0057

3130 DUKE ST

PREMIER CAR RENTAL

Consideration of a review of a special use permit for an automobile rental business; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Premier Car Rental, by David Shea.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0062

3600 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY

ALEXANDRIA IMPORTS

Consideration of a request for a special use permit to increase the number of vehicles offered for sale, amend the landscaping conditions, and extend the time for the existing automobile repair and sales business; zoned CDD-7/Coordinated Development District and OC/Office Commercial. Applicant: Frank Karimian, by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL IN PART ______________ 6-0 ____

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND DENIAL IN PART _________________ 6-0 ____

30. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0076

3644 KING ST

BRADLEE SHOPPING CENTER

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a full service restaurant with carry-out and delivery service; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Chicken Out Inc., by Herbert A. Heiserman.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

31. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0086

3575 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY

POTOMAC YARD - THEATER

Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit, with site plan, for an amusement enterprise (movie theater) with related restaurant to allow alcoholic beverages; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Hoyts Cinemas Corporation, by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 5-1 ____

32. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0092

516 S VAN DORN ST, #A&B

VAN DORN STATION CENTER

SANTA ROSA SEAFOOD

Consideration of a review of a special use permit for a restaurant and request to amend the conditions to extend the hours of operation and to allow live entertainment; zoned CG/Commercial. Applicant: Andy J. Chicas.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND DENIAL _________________________ 6-0 ____

33. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0093

1737 KING ST

METROPLACE

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a restaurant; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: Laurent Janowsky and Margaret Ticer Janowsky, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

ACTION: ______ WITHDRAWN _________________________________________

34. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0096

2111 MT VERNON AV

Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a massage establishment and personal service business with a reduction of off-street parking; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Cathy McSweeney.

ACTION: ______ RECOMMEND APPROVAL ______________________ 6-0 ____

35. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 1998.

ACTION: ______ APPROVED, AS AMENDED _____________________ 6-0 _____

36. Other Business.

A. The chairman requested a report from staff regarding zoning violation tickets.

B. The chairman announced the City's "Environmental Summit" on Saturday,

October 31, 1998 at the Holiday Inn.

C. The chairman announced a special meeting to consider proposed changes

to the Old Town North Small Area Plan, with the Director to arrange the date.

37. Adjournment. 10:00 P.M.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Attendance:

Present: Messrs. Hurd, Leibach, Wagner, Dunn and Robinson, and Ms. Fossum.

Absent: Mr. Komoroske