Planning Commission Public Hearing

City Hall Council Chambers

Agenda — 19 items

1. 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 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, February 22 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__JfxXwaJR2mkCdfuQCQ1DQ Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 980 9166 2224 Password: 247836 City Council (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vw1_RFT2QI-IDm0JV3HA9w Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 999 9869 9264 Webinar Passcode: 556875 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 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. 25-2706
2. 1 Call to Order
3. 3 Consent Calendar
4. 2 Special Use Permit #2024-00075 628 King Street Public Hearing and consideration of requests for Special Use Permits to convert an existing non-residential building to a residential use and for a parking reduction; zoned CD & KR/Commercial Downtown & King Street Urban Retail Applicant: Jemal’s 628 Newco LLC; represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney 25-2698
5. 3 Special Use Permit #2024-00079 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue Public Hearing and consideration for a Special Use Permit for two temporary trailers, a restaurant, and outdoor dining; zoned CL/Commercial Low Applicant: Beckham Baffer 25-2700
6. 4 Development Special Use Permit #2024-10014 Eisenhower Block 23 - Extension 2111 & 2121 Eisenhower Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an extension of previously approved Development Special Use Permit #2021-10028 with Site Plan to construct a new multi-unit residential building; zoned CDD#2/ Coordinated Development District #2. Applicant: MidAtlantic Realty Partners, LLC, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney 25-2708
7. 5 Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases and Development Site Plans are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Development Site Plan #2024-00016 Subdivision #2024-00011 Vacation #2024-00007 Clarens Estates - 1 & 2 N. Clarens Street Public Hearing and consideration of requests for: a Development Site Plan with modifications to construct six detached homes, a Subdivision to create six new lots, two outlots, and dedicate right-of-way; and to vacate a portion of the N. Clarens Street public right-of-way, zoned; R-20 Residential. Applicant: Clarens Estates, LLC, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney 25-2734
8. 8 New Business
9. 6 Public Hearing and discussion of the DRAFT FY2026-FY2027 Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning 25-2765
10. 7 Zoning Text Amendment #2024-00011 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Article VII (Supplemental Zone Regulations), section 7-1400 to establish short-term residential rental regulations and permits; delete Section 7-203(B)(7) related to the maximum number of days an accessory dwelling may operate as a short-term residential rental; and amend section 7-302 to clarify that short-term residential rentals are not regulated as a home occupation. Applicant: City of Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning 25-2719
11. 8 THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED WITHDRAWAL OF SUP #2024-00074 Special Use Permit #2024-00074 7 King Street; 101,105, and 107 North Union Street Public Hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for a temporary trailer (amending SUP# 2022-00049); zoned CD/Commercial Downtown, KR/King Street urban retail, and WPR/Waterfront Park and Recreation Zones Applicant: ARP Waterfront, LLC; represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney 25-2697
12. 12 Minutes
13. 9 Consideration of the minutes from the January 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. 25-2833
14. 14 Other Business
15. 10 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 25-2829
16. 11 Adjournment
17. 12 Administrative Approvals
18. 18 SUP#2024-00085 611 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant, zoned: KR/King Street urban retail. Applicant: Akeno Old Town, LLC represented by Benjamin Kenney, agent Business Name: Java Grill Proposed Business Name: Akeno Sushi City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved January 7, 2025 SUP#2024-00073 682 N Saint Asaph Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant, zoned: CRMU/X, Commercial residential mixed use (Old Town North). Applicant: The Capital USA LLC represented by Connie Park of the Law Office of Gregory Y. Lee, PLLC, agent Business Name: Vitalitea LLC Proposed Business Name: Narman City Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved January 3, 2025 SUP#2024-00081 555 S Van Dorn Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant and a minor amendment to allow for building expansion up to 33 percent of additional floor area, zoned; CG/Commercial general Applicant: Good Charm, LLC, DBA Yami Buffet represented by Duncan W. Blair, attorney Business Name: Red Lobster Proposed Business Name: Yami Buffett City Planner: William Cook Status: Approved December 27, 2024 SUP#2024-00077 1640 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant and a minor amendment to allow outdoor dining, zoned; KR/King Street urban retail Applicant: Ilhama Safarova Business Name: The Chewish Deli Proposed Business Name: Sharbat Bakery and Cafe City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved December 26, 2024 SUP#2024-00080 5418 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership, zoned: CG/Commercial General Applicant: Zaytoun LLC, Mushtaq Habibi Business Name: AJ’s Pizza & Cheesesteak Proposed Business Name: Zaytoun Halal Grill City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved December 19, 2024 SUP#2024-00071 621 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant, zoned: KR/King Street urban retail Proposed Business Name: Shake Shack Applicant: Claudia Jessen Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved December 27, 2024 SUP#2024-00070 2 Prince Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant with outdoor dining, zoned: W-1/Waterfront Mixed Use Zone Applicant: Murray B. Bonitt and 2 Prince Street LLC represented by Duncan Blair, attorney Proposed Business Name: Waterfront Taco Factory Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved December 13, 2024 SUP#2024-00069 1600 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership and a minor amendment to allow outdoor speakers amending Condition 38m of SUP#2024-00050,zoned: KR/OCH, King Street Retail/Office Commercial High. Applicant: Morning Glory Alexandria, LLC, represented by Catharine Puskar, attorney Business Name: BRABO Brasserie Proposed Business Name: HomeGrown A Daytime Eatery City Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved December 5, 2024 Coordinated Sign Plan Special Use Permit #2024-00068 1940 Duke Street (Also, the area bounded by Duke Street to the north, Holland Lane to the east, Eisenhower Ave to the south, and Mill Road to the west known as the Carlyle Development) Applicant: Five Guys Enterprises, LLC, represented by Robert Brant, attorney Business Name: Five Guys Enterprises, LLC (corporate offices) Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Minor Amendment to Coordinated Sign Plan SUP#2007-0107 to allow illuminated signs above 35 feet for business and professional office uses; zoned: CDD#1/Duke Street. City Planner: Alexa Powell Status: Approved December 17, 2024 SUP#2024-00052 711 Pendleton Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant, zoned: CL/Commercial Low Proposed Business Name: Bora Trading & Services LLC Applicant: Sevda Tahirli Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved January 15, 2025 25-2825
19. 19 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. 25-2566