Planning Commission Public Hearing
The Planning Commission held a work session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the draft Duke St. Land Use Plan.
Agenda — 17 items
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- 1 Call To Order
- 3 Consent Calendar
- 2 Development Special Use Permit #2026-10005 5050 Mark Center Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an extension of a previously approved Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a multi-unit building with Special Use Permit requests for a parking reduction and penthouses to exceed 15 feet in height; zoned CDD #4/Coordinated Development District #4. Applicant: Mark Center Residential LLC represented by Ken Wire, Attorney
- 3 Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2026-00001 411 Clifford Avenue Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots with a variation to floor area ratio; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Teresa Elaine Lustig represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney
- 6 New Business
- 4 Special Use Permit #2026-00013 404 A East Alexandria Avenue Public hearing and consideration of a request for Special Use Permits to construct a single-unit dwelling on a vacant substandard lot and for a lot without frontage on a public street.; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Eric Teran and Daniela Gross
- 5 Development Special Use Permit #2026-10003 1609 Cameron Street (Parcel Address: 1501 Cameron Street) - Old Town Pool Replacement Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan for demolition and reconstruction of a public pool facility with a Special Use Permit request to operate a Congregate Recreational Facility; zoned: POS / Public open space and community recreation zone. Applicant: Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, City of Alexandria.
- 6 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00002 Beekeeping Zoning Regulations A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and B) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles II (Definitions) and VII (Supplemental Zone Regulations) to define beekeeping and beekeeping equipment, allow beekeeping as an accessory use, allow beekeeping equipment as permitted accessory structures, and establish requirements for beekeeping and beekeeping equipment. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
- 10 Other Business
- 12 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions
- 13 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report
- 14 Minutes
- 7 Consideration of the minutes from the April 7, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing.
- 8 Adjournment
- 17 Administrative Approvals
- 18 SUP2026-00002 700 Commonwealth Avenue and 6 West Masonic View Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit minor amendment to consolidate two Special Use Permit approvals into one Special Use Permit and to update the drop off and pick up plan for an existing childcare center; zoned: R-5/Residential. Applicant: Christal Everette Current and Proposed Business Name: Abracadabra Child Development Center City Planner: Lanning Blaser Last Day for Public Comments: March 17, 2026 Status: Approved on April 6, 2026 SUP2026-00007 3000 Potomac Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for new window signage at an existing church; zoned: CDD-10/Coordinated Development District #10. Applicant: Waterfront Church DC represented by Garrett Tanner City Planner: Rachel Drescher Last Day for Public Comments: March 26, 2026 Status: Approved on March 27, 2026