Planning Commission Public Hearing

City Hall Council Chambers

Agenda — 20 items

1. 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, 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, September 13, 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_ddA5d4SPS-WP9QsssFUgcw> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 953 2559 1271 Password: 353203 City Council Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wwzZpqxGQUmnFAVXEmhzqg> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 928 1146 8368 Webinar Passcode: 368309 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. 26-0154
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 #2025-00003 15 & 17 E Custis Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide three existing lots into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: 15 & 17 E Custis Ave LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney SUB2025-00003
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 #2025-00004 1702 Dewitt 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: Alex Wilson SUB2025-00004
6. 4 Rezoning #2025-00003 3333 Helen Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an amendment to the official Zoning Map to change the zone from R-2-5/Residential family zone to RB/Townhouse zone; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Morgan Tyler and Tomas Plaza Reneses REZ2025-00003
7. 5 Development Special Use Permit #2025-10008 3000 Business Center Drive - DASH Bus Facility Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan to expand the parking, maintenance, and storage at the DASH bus facility by constructing a canopy with Electric Vehicle charging stations; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) DSUP25-10008
8. 8 New Business
9. 6 Special Use Permit #2025-00032 51 E Windsor Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a two-unit semi-detached dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: 51 E Windsor, LLC; represented by Deyi Awadallah SUP2025-00032
10. 7 Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of an amendment to update Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate assessments and adaptations required to address coastal resilience and adaptation to sea-level rise and climate change to align with updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act as set out in 9VAC25-830-155. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services TA25-0007
11. 8 Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00005 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of an amendment to update Article IX of the Zoning Ordinance to add provisions for a mural program. Staff: City of Alexandria, Planning and Zoning Department TA25-0005
12. 12 Minutes
13. 9 Consideration of the minutes from the June 4 and 23, 2025 Planning Commission meetings. 26-0167
14. 14 Other Business
15. 15 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 26-0168
16. 16 Fiscal Year 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report 26-0106
17. 17 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report 26-0169
18. 18 Adjournment
19. 19 Administrative Approvals
20. 20 SUP2025-00039 1021 Queen Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant and outdoor dining on private property; zoned: CL/Commercial low. Applicant: Ksenia M. Varakina Proposed Business Name: Cherry On Top City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved August 14th, 2025 SUP2025-00034 4405 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a light auto repair; zoned: CG/Commercial general. Applicant: Ben Nielsen’s Alexandria Automotive West LLC represented by David L. Chamowitz, Agent Current Business Name: Auto Fix Proposed Business Name: Ben Nielsen’s Alexandria Automotive West City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved July 23, 2025 SUP2025-00031 2403 Mandeville Lane (Parcel Address: 2424 Mill Road) Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an animal care facility with overnight accommodation; zoned CDD #2/Coordinated Development District #2. Applicant: Steve Gaudio Current Business Name: District Dogs Alexandria Proposed Business Name: Molly’s Dog Care Alexandria City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved July 18, 2025 SUP2025-00029 124 Dale Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new child care home for 6 to 9 children; zoned: RB/Townhouse. Applicant: Brittani Spinner Proposed Business Name: B.B. Babies LLC City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved June 27, 2025 SUP2025-00028 3314 Richmond Highway Administrative Special Use Permit request for new restaurant and outdoor dining on private property; zoned: CSL/Commercial service low. Applicant: Basim Mansour Proposed Business Name: Flavor Hive City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved June 26, 2025 SUP2025-00035 529 East Howell Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant; zoned: CSL/Commercial service low. Applicant: Jorge D. Villalobos Current Business Name: Brewski’s Barkhaus Proposed Business Name: Tortas y Tacos La Chiquita IV LLC City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved August 12, 2025 26-0170