Planning Commission Public Hearing

City Hall Council Chambers

Agenda — 19 items

1. 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 6, beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, on the second floor, Room 2400, 301 King Street. It will be followed by a City Council Public Hearing on Saturday, November 15, at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, on the second floor, Room 2400, 301 King Street. The hearings can also be viewed by the public through the live broadcast on the government Channel 70 and streaming on the City's website. Remote participation is available via Zoom by registering to attend the hearings via the following registration links: Planning Commission (Public Hearing Webinar) The Webinar will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow individuals to join. The Planning Commission Public Hearing will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-b8wTjyQRemPCNjZxTNFgQ> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 917 3009 8268 Password: 988108 City Council Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tp33-bEESF2US5aOEDmxgg> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 947 7571 2497 Webinar Passcode: 200485 If you use the Zoom Webinar application, please be sure you have updated the application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom Webinars, please use the Dial-In number to access the hearings.   Public comment will be received at the hearings. The public may also submit comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov or make public comments on the day of the Planning Commission Public Hearing. For the City Council Public Hearing, the public may submit comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov, or make comments on the day of the City Council hearing. For reasonable disability accommodation or translation services for the Planning Commission Public Hearing, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. We request that you provide 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. For the City Council Public Hearing, individuals with disabilities who require assistance or require translation services to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and the Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). Please provide a 48-hour notice to the City Clerk so that proper arrangements can be made. 26-0251
2. 1 Call To Order
3. 3 Consent Calendar
4. 2 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 #2025-00005 3102 Wilson Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Classic Cottages, LLC SUB2025-00005
5. 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 #2025-00007 103 E Monroe Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-2-5/ Residential. Applicant: CCI Fund 1 LLC SUB2025-00007
6. 4 Note: Staff determined that the request for a modification to the minimum side yard setback requirements is not required. The Planning Commission and City Council will only consider the Special Use Permit request for a parking reduction. Special Use Permit #2025-00052 1625 Prince Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a parking reduction with a modification to the minimum side yard setback requirements for the conversion of an existing office building to a multi-unit residential dwelling; zoned OCH/ Office Commercial High. Applicant: 1625 Prince Street LLC represented by Robert Brant, Attorney SUP2025-00052
7. 7 New Business
8. 5 Special Use Permit #2025-00042 1000 Cameron Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to add outdoor seating and expand the hours of operation at a restaurant (amending SUP #2022-00009); zoned CD/Commercial Downtown Applicant: Dany Lopez represented by Karen Becker, Agent SUP2025-00042
9. 6 Special Use Permit #2025-00048 Development Special Use Permit #2025-10015 2051 Jamieson Avenue Public Hearing and a consideration of requests for: (A) a Special Use Permit to convert an existing office to multi-unit residential dwelling use, increase building height to 146 feet, an increase in floor area with the provision of affordable housing units, and various amendments to the Carlyle Block B “Design Guidelines” (amending SUP #2024-00063); and (B) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan for a change in use from office to multi-unit residential dwelling (with optional first-floor retail) and increases in floor area and building height, with modifications and a Special Use Permit request for a mechanical penthouse exceeding 15 feet in height (amending Development Site Plan #2002-0014); zoned CDD#1/Coordinated Development District #1. Applicant: Red Fox Development LLC, represented by Kenneth Wire, Wire Gill LLP, Attorney DSUP2025-10015
10. 7 Development Special Use Permit #2025-10007 4880 Mark Center Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a multi-unit residential dwelling and a Special Use Permit request for a parking reduction; zoned CDD #4/ Coordinated Development District #4. Applicant: Bozzuto Development Company represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney DSUP2025-10007
11. 8 Master Plan Amendment #2025-00003 Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00006 Coordinated Development District Concept Plan #2025-00002 601 E Glebe Road, 2601& 2901 Main Line Boulevard, and 2900 Potomac Avenue - Potomac Yard Public Hearing and consideration of requests for: (A) Amendment to the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to set minimum and maximum densities for residential, retail, office, hotel, and continuum of care in CDD#10, (B) Initiation and consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 5-602(A) of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the maximum amount of allowable residential units, decrease the maximum amount of allowable office space, and establish a mix of uses for the remaining density in CDD#10, and (C) Coordinated Development District (CDD) Concept Design Plan amendment to establish a change in uses and density for Landbay G, Blocks G, B and E, and Landbay H; zoned CDD#10/Coordinated Development District #10. Applicants: MTV Holdco, L.L.C., represented by M Catharine Puskar, Attorney; City of Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning MPA2025-00003
12. 12 Other Business
13. 13 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 26-0168
14. 14 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report 26-0169
15. 15 Minutes
16. 9 Consideration of the minutes from the September 4, 2025 and October 9, 2025 Planning Commission meetings. 26-0366
17. 17 Adjournment
18. 18 Administrative Approvals
19. 19 SUP2025-00060 3900 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a minor amendment to an existing day care center within a church to change operating hours; zoned: RA/Multi-unit. Applicant: Lindsay Willmann Current and Proposed Business Name: Alexandria Learning Cooperative City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved October 15, 2025 SUP2025-00059 5125 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership and a minor amendment to an existing automobile sales business to change the operating hours; zoned: CG/Commercial general. Applicant: Kody Imports IV LLC t/a Landmark Honda Current Business Name: Rosenthal Automotive t/a Landmark Honda Proposed Business Name: Kody Imports IV LLC t/a Landmark Honda City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved October 7, 2025 SUP2025-00050 400 King Street, Suite 2 Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant; zoned: KR/King Street urban retail. Applicant: Life Alive Café, LLC Proposed Business Name: Life Alive Café City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved October 10, 2025 26-0371