Planning Commission Public Hearing

Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305

Agenda — 21 items

1. 1 SIGN UP TO SPEAK - Complete a Speaker’s Form online at <https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/?body=PLANNING> or at the hearing to speak in person or via Zoom on the docket items below. Your speaker’s form must be submitted to the Clerk before the public hearing for which you want to speak on is closed. Written Comments - The public may submit written comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov. For the City Council Public Hearing, submit written comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. City Council Public Hearing - Some of the items on Planning Commission docket below will also be considered by the City Council at a Public Hearing on Saturday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. Live Broadcasts - Government Channel 70 on Xfinity and streaming on the City Website at www.alexandriava.gov/dockets <http://www.alexandriava.gov/dockets> Zoom Participation - Available via Zoom via the following registration links: Planning Commission Zoom Link - Zoom access will be available at 5:30 p.m. https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wtefFvdYT9W-0wOIidwAjg Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 987 9202 8141 Password: 215983 City Council Zoom Link https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DNcvCDS8RIas4YJ_9Q5AYw Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 984 8525 2059 Webinar Passcode: 281712 Update the Zoom application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom by app or browser, use the Dial-In number to call into the Zoom session. Presentations will not be visible using the Dial-In number.    Reasonable Disability Accommodation or Translation Services - Planning Commission Public Hearing, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. For the City Council Public Hearing, contact the City Clerk and the Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. 27-1203
2. 1 Call To Order
3. 2 The Planning Commission will hold a work session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a proposed Zoning Text Amendment related to parking regulations. The work session is open to the public; however, the Planning Commission will not receive public testimony. 27-1365
4. 4 Consent Calendar
5. 3 Subdivisions are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2026-00009 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot and outlot into two lots with variations for lot frontage and width; zoned: R-20/Residential Single Family. Applicant: Anne M. Smucker, Trustee, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney SUB26-09
6. 4 Special Use Permit #2026-00035 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a lot without frontage; zoned: R-20/Residential Single Family. Applicant: Anne M. Smucker, Trustee, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney SUP26-35
7. 7 Unfinished Business and Items Previously Deferred
8. 5 Vacation #2026-00001 Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue (Adjacent to 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue) Public Hearing and consideration of a request to vacate a portion of the Public Right-of-Way located on the northern end of Ramsey Street and adjacent to the properties at 218 & 300 East Alexandria Avenue: zoned R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicants: St. Joe’s LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney, and Olivia Campbell and George P. Rhodes, III represented by Duncan Blair, attorney 27-1323
9. 9 New Business
10. 6 Discussion Item: Duke Street Land Use Plan Update 27-1364
11. 7 Special Use Permit #2026-00034 501 East Howell Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for construction of a two-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned: R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicant: OV900 LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney SUP26-34
12. 8 Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 1000 Saint Stephens Road Public hearing and consideration of requests for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct athletic facilities at a private school, with a Special Use Permit for pole lighting in excess of 30 feet (amending DSUP2018-00003); zoned R-12/Residential. Applicant: Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia DBA St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney DSUP26-08
13. 9 Master Plan Amendment #2026-00002 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00003 Substandard Lots Public hearing and consideration of requests for (A) Initiation of an amendment to the Alexandria Master Plan; (B) an amendment to the North Ridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to clarify objectives related to substandard lot development; (C) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (D) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 12-400 (Substandard residential lots) and 12-900 (Developed substandard residential lots) to establish new regulations for the development or redevelopment of substandard lots. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning ZTA26-03
14. 14 Other Business
15. 15 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 27-1360
16. 16 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report 27-1361
17. 17 Minutes
18. 10 Consideration of the minutes from the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing. 27-1362
19. 11 Adjournment
20. 20 Administrative Approvals
21. 21 SUP2026-00038 4633 Taney Avenue (Parcel Address: 4643 Taney Avenue) Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new digital sign display at an existing Alexandria City Public School; zoned: R-12/Residential. Applicant: Molly Merlo, Moseley Inc. Current and Business Name: Patrick Henry K-8 School City Planner: Rachel Drescher Last Day for Public Comments: September 3, 2026 Status: Approved on September 9, 2026 27-1363

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