ACTION DOCKET

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals docket

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

Planning and Zoning staff

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

A. Roll Call.

Members Present: Warren Almquist, Chairman

George Ellmore, Vice Chairman

Mary Lyman, Secretary

Linda Kung

Stephen Koenig

Michael Curry

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

1. CASE BZA #98-0033

115 WEST NELSON AVENUE

ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL

Peter and Elizabeth Crowley, Owners: Variance to construct an open carport 13.00 feet from the front property line facing West Nelson Avenue. 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 from the January 14, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED INDEFINITELY AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST

2. CASE BZA #98-0039

114 EAST LURAY AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Janine Marie and Mark Steven Wilkin, Owners: Variance to construct a two-story addition 7.00 feet from the front property line facing Wayne Street. 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 from the November 12, 1998, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING

3. CASE BZA #98-0042 (REVISED)

412 TENNESSEE AVENUE

ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

William J. and Sarah Watson Higgins, Owners: Variance to construct a covered front stoop 20.50 feet and covered walkway 22.00 feet from the front property line on Tennessee Avenue, and construct a new one-story addition 26.00 feet from the front property line on Tennessee Avenue. 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 from the January 14, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____5-1____________________________

4. CASE BZA #98-0043

1101 ARCHER COURT

ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL

Shuet Fai Lui and Wai Lun Lui, Owners: Variance to allow a 12 feet by 12 feet and 8.50 feet high storage shed to remain as constructed on the north and east side property lines. (Deferred from the January 14, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION ___________DENIED____6-0_______________________________

5. CASE BZA #98-0047 (REVISED)

1318 BAYLISS DRIVE

ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Jonathan R. and Mary Louise F. Ebinger, Owners: Variance to construct a covered front porch 19.40 feet from the front property line on Bayliss Drive. 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 from the January 14, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED PRIOR TO HEARING BY APPLICANT TO MARCH 11

6. CASE BZA #98-0050

611 NORTH VIEW TERRACE

ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL

Freeman and Heather O'Neill Jelks, Owners: Variance to construct a larger rear porch than previously approved, located 7.4 feet from the front property line facing Rucker Place. 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 from the January 14, 1999, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION ___________DENIED____6-0_______________________________

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

7. CASE BZA #99-0001

124 HUME AVENUE

ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL

Germaine and Gregory Schaefer, Owners: Variance to construct a covered wraparound porch 9.60 feet from the front property line facing Hume Avenue. 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 AS AMENDED W/CONDITIONS____6-0___

8. CASE BZA #99-0002

801 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET

ZONE: CD-X, COMMERCIAL

Jeffery G. Hale t/a Old Town Car Care Texaco: Variance to construct a freestanding Texaco identification sign on North Washington Street on the southwest corner of the property.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0____________________________

C. Consideration of the minutes of the January 14, 1999, hearing.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED AS SUBMITTED____6-0____________

D. Additional Business:

1. Joseph Lee has resigned from the Board, and a new Board member will be appointed for the April, 1999, hearing.

2. In March staff will submit to the Board draft material regarding expansion of the special exception process.

E. Adjournment: This meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.