Planning Commission Public Hearing
City Hall Council Chambers
Agenda — 18 items
- 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 1, 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, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. in City 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_byi-K9abSuOpmXF2uzt3lw Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 970 7555 2745 Password: 389223 City Council (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4i2XBGk9Rd2CEowNKhMQjg Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 951 1332 2963 Webinar Passcode: 891256 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 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 Public Hearing For reasonable disability accommodation or for 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 a 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 Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). It is requested that you provide a 48 hour notice to the City Clerk so that proper arrangements can be made.
- 1. Call To Order
- 3 Consent Calendar
- 2. Consideration of adoption of a resolution setting the FY2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule and to establish continuation dates for meetings. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
- 3. Special Use Permit #2025-00007 4001 Mount Vernon Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for a 10-year review to assess the compatibility of a nonconforming automobile service station use with other uses and redevelopment in the area (amending SUP #2025-00001); zoned NR/Neighborhood retail (Arlandria). Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
- 4 A&B. Rezoning #2025-00001 Development Special Use Permit #2024-10010 126 Longview Drive & 2921 Nob Hill Court - Westridge Towns Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) an amendment to the official Zoning Map to change the zoning designation for a portion of the site from R-8/Residential zone to the RA/Multi-unit zone, and (B) a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan and modifications to construct one single-unit dwelling and three multi-unit dwelling buildings, and Special Use Permit requests for additional density pursuant to Section 7-700 of the Zoning Ordinance and a parking reduction to allow compact parking spaces; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Old Creek Homes LLC, represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney
- 7 New Business
- 5. Advisory recommendations to the City Manager, under Section 6.14 of the City Charter, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program. Staff: City of Alexandria, Office of Management & Budget (OMB) and the Department of Planning & Zoning
- 6 A-C. Rezoning #2024-00004 Development Special Use Permit #2024-10017 Encroachment #2024-00008 802 and 808 N. Washington Street - The Whitley Phase 2 Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) amendment to the official Zoning Map to change the zoning designation for the site from CD-X/Commercial Downtown zone (Old Town North) to CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North) zone; (B) a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan and modifications to construct a multi-unit dwelling, including Special Use Permits to increase the floor area ratio to 2.5 in the CRMU-X zone, for the utilization of Section 7-700 of the Zoning Ordinance for bonus density for the provision of affordable housing, and a parking reduction; and (C) an Encroachment into the public right-of-way for a portion of the front façade of the existing building at 802 N Washington St. and balconies along North Washington Street; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown (Old Town North). Applicant: 808 Washington LLC by Kenneth W. Wire & Megan C. Rappolt, Attorneys
- 7 A&B. Development Special Use Permit #2024-10011 Encroachment #2024-00007 1900 N. Beauregard Street - Adams Neighborhood Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan and modifications to construct a multi-unit dwelling, including a Special Use Permit request for a parking reduction, and (B) a request for an Encroachment into the public right-of-way for a portion of a wall; zoned CDD #21/Coordinated Development District #21. Applicant: 1900 Beauregard Property Owner, LLC, represented by Ken Wire, Attorney
- 11 Other Business
- 8. Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions
- 13 Minutes
- 9. Consideration of the minutes from the March 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
- 10. Adjournment
- 16 Administrative Approvals
- 17 SUP2024-00083 801 N Washington Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an automobile service station, zoned: CDX/Commercial Downtown (Old Town North) Applicant: Uptown Petro Holdings, LLC by Hope Gardepe Current and Proposed Business Name: Old Town Shell City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved SUP2025-00001 4001 Mount Vernon Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an automobile service station, zoned: NR/Neighborhood Retail (Arlandria) Applicant: MJ United Inc. by Malik Hussain Current and Proposed Business Name: Exxon City Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved SUP2025-00002 3000 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant, zoned: CG/Commercial General Applicant: Umiya Alexandria, Inc. represented by Fayland Ng, agent Business Name: Generous George’s Positive Pizza & Pasta Proposed Business Name: Umiya City Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved SUP2025-00004 3405 Mount Vernon Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an automobile service station, zoned: CSL/Commercial Service Low Applicant: Mid-Atlantic Lubes, L.L.C. dba Valvoline Instant Oil Change by Kelly-Ann Taintor Business Name: Lube it! Pennzoil Ten Minute Oil Change Proposed Business Name: Valvoline Instant Oil Change City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved
- 18 If it is determined by the Chair that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members to attend the meeting or if the work of the Planning Commission cannot be completed, the meeting will be continued on the first Thursday that is not a legal holiday. If the first Thursday is a legal holiday, then the hearing will be continued to the next Tuesday that is not a legal holiday.