ALEXANDRIA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Action Docket

Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, October 14, 1999

7:30 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

301 KING STREET, CITY HALL

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals docket

is subject to change up to the time of the meeting.

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can provide information on changes.

The Board of Zoning Appeals reserves the right to

vary the order of the meeting, if so announced.

Department of Planning and Zoning

301 King Street, City Hall, Room 2100

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

phone: 703-838-4688

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A. Roll Call.

Members Present: Warren Almquist, Chairman

George Ellmore, Vice Chairman

Mary Lyman, Secretary

Stephen Koenig

Linda Kung

Michael Curry

Mark Allen

Members Absent: None

B. Consideration of the following variances under Sections 11-004(B) and 11-1100 of the Alexandria Zoning Ordinance:

THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEM WAS HEARD PREVIOUSLY BY THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:

1. CASE BZA #99-0022

4555 SEMINARY ROAD

ZONE: R-8 RESIDENTIAL

Consideration of Findings of Fact and Conclusions

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED AS AMENDED____7-0________

THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS WERE DEFERRED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FROM A PREVIOUS PUBLIC HEARING:

2. CASE BZA #99-0023

222 EAST DEL RAY AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Rona M. Fields, owner, by John B. Savage, architect: Variance to expand an existing enclosed porch to within 15.80 feet of the front property line facing DeWitt Avenue and within the vision clearance area at the intersection of East Del Ray and DeWitt Avenues, including an existing 6.00 feet high fence in the vision clearance area. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure. (Deferred at applicant's request from the September 9, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION __________DENIED____7-0_________________________

3. CASE BZA #99-0026

327 HUME AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Stephen and Willie Mae Gray, owners: Reapproval of a variance to construct a second story addition 2.00 feet from the west side property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure. (Deferred by Board from the September 9, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED____7-0_____________________

THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS ARE NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING:

4. CASE BZA #99-0035

520 1/2 SOUTH PITT STREET

ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL

Timothy Gale and Amy High, owners, by John B. Savage, architect: Variance to construct an open carport with enclosed stairs and enclosed space above on the north side property line.

BOARD ACTION __________DENIED____4-3________________________

5. CASE BZA #99-0036

2613 RANDOLPH AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Gus Alicea, owner: Variance to construct a second story addition over the existing house 3.50 feet from the north side property line and 23.30 feet from the front property line; construct a one story rear addition 3.50 feet from the north side property line, and construct an open deck 6.00 feet from the north side property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION __________DENIED____7-0________________________

6. CASE BZA #99-0037

2509 DEWITT AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Richard L. Shearer, Jr., owner: Variance to allow an enclosed front porch to remain as constructed 15.00 feet from the front property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED WITH CONDITION____6-0____

7. CASE BZA #99-0038

807-809 PENDLETON STREET

ZONE: CL, COMMERCIAL

Hosain I. Mabudian, owner: Variance to repair/raise the roof of an existing commercial building located within the 25.00 feet zone transition setbacks on the north, east and west sides of the building. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED____6-0_____________________

8. CASE BZA #99-0040

2501 RUSSELL ROAD

ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Teri and Rob Culbertson, owners: Variance to construct a covered portico 18.80 feet from the front property line facing West Uhler Terrace. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED____6-0_____________________

C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 9, 1999, hearing.

BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED AS SUBMITTED____6-0______

D. Additional Business: None

E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.