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November 16, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 35 items

  1. 1 The November 16, 2024 Public Hearing Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the Council Chamber (301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314) and electronically. Members of City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and via Zoom by the following link: Webinar ID: 959 2842 4620 Webinar Passcode: 371722 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8AfrRBJcRlaQVvr8ei_Hwg 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 webinar, please use the Dial-In number to access the meeting. ***PLEASE LOG-IN EARLY IF POSSIBLE*** Links: Meeting Agenda and Live Webcast The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting. Zoom Registration Form If you wish to use Zoom to watch the meeting or to address Council, you must register first. Those wishing to address Council should also submit a Speaker's Form using the link below. Speaker's Form https://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/2020-VIRTUAL-City-Council-Speakers-Form Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please sign up after the docket is created and posted and you are able to verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or a written comments for the record you may email it to the City Clerk at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. Public Comment will be received at this meeting. ***** Individuals requiring translation services should contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov or at 703.746.4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. Please specify the language for translation when you make the request. Las personas que requieran servicios de traducción deben comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad y el Secretario del Consejo en gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov o al 703.746.4550. Le solicitamos que proporcione un aviso de 48 horas para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Por favor, especifique el idioma de traducción cuando realice la solicitud. ***TAKE NOTICE: City Council will take a lunch break in the middle of the docket at a reasonable time when the agenda allows for a break.***
  2. I. OPENING
  3. 1. Calling the Roll.
  4. 2. Approval of the Electronic Participation Resolution [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
  5. 5 Electronic Participation Resolution [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2624
  6. 3. Public Discussion Period
  7. 7 [This period is a public comment period on items not listed on the agenda. The first 15 speakers will speak at the beginning of the meeting. Any remaining speakers will be heard at the conclusion of the docketed items.]
  8. II. ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (4)
  9. 9 Planning Commission
  10. 4. Special Use Permit #2024-00057 1313 Cleveland Street Public Hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit to construct a new single-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot, zoned; R8/Residential Applicant: Richard Thomas Price Jr Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 25-2611
  11. III. ROLL-CALL CONSENT CALENDAR (5-7)
  12. 5. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance authorizing the owner of the property located at 461 Swann Avenue to construct and maintain an encroachment for outdoor dining at that location (Implementation Ordinance for Encroachment No. 2024-00002 associated with 461 Swann Avenue/Founding Farmers approved by City Council on September 14, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2551
  13. 6. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Grant a Non-exclusive Franchise to Crown Castle Fiber LLC for use of the public rights-of-way by companies to design, install, provide, operate, maintain, repair, control, upgrade, construct, and remove a fiber network for the purpose of providing Telecommunications Services within the City. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2597
  14. 7. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2025. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2600
  15. IV. OTHER BUSINESS
  16. 16 Reports and Recommendations from City Manager
  17. 8. Public Hearing and Consideration of a First Amendment to a Five-Year License Agreement dated July 1, 2024, between the City of Alexandria and Zayo Group, LLC to Permit Zayo to Install Approximately 1,017 feet of fiber in existing Verizon Conduits in the vicinity of 1900 Duke Street in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways. 25-2596
  18. 9. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal of the Traffic and Parking Board’s July 22, 2024, Decision to Recommend Roadway Design Changes on South Pickett Street between Duke Street and Edsall Road. 25-2601
  19. V. Public Hearing Matters
  20. 20 Planning Commission (continued)
  21. 10. Master Plan Amendment #2024-00003 AlexWest Small Area Plan (A) Initiation of a Master Plan Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of an amendment to the Master Plan to create the AlexWest Small Area Plan replacing the Alexandria West Small Area Plan and the Beauregard Small Area Plan. Applicant: City of Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning Planning Commission Recommend Approval 7-0 25-2622
  22. 11. Special Use Permit #2024-00041 404-A E Alexandria Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of 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 Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 25-2614
  23. 12. Zoning Text Amendment #2024-00008 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the use limitations in Articles III-VI to include the limitation that retail uses principally selling tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, alternative nicotine products, or hemp products cannot be located within 1,000 linear feet of a day care center, a public school, and a private academic school and Section 2-191 retail shopping establishment, to amend the definition to include uses principally selling tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, alternative nicotine products, or hemp products. Applicant: City of Alexandria Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 25-2615
  24. 13. Development Special Use Permit #2024-10008 5216 Seminary Road Townhomes - 5216 Seminary Road Public Hearing and consideration of a Development Special Use Permit with modifications and a Subdivision, including Special Use Permits for a Cluster Development per § 11-601 of the Zoning Ordinance and Bonus Density for the provision of affordable housing per § 7-700 to construct seven townhouse units, , zoned: RB/Townhouse. Applicant: Verity Builders, LLC, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney. Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 25-2616
  25. VI. FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  26. 14. 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 #2024-00009 1007 Oronoco Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision with variations to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned RB/Townhouse Zone. Applicant: Genuario Properties, Inc. Planning Commission Action: Approved 7-0 25-2612
  27. 15. The following item will be heard by the Planning Commission only and referred to City Council for information only: City Charter Section 9.06 Case #2024-00004 200 Block of King Street (between Lee Street and Fairfax Street) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for the Planning Commission to review whether the closure of the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic by the City of Alexandria is consistent with the City of Alexandria Master Plan pursuant to Section 9.06 of the City Charter. Applicant: City of Alexandria Planning Commission Action: Approved 7-0 25-2613
  28. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
  29. 16. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of the 200 Block of King Street to Vehicular Traffic. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2598
  30. 17. Public Hearing, Second Hearing and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 3 (Towing and Storage Fees and Regulations) of Chapter 13 (Towing and Storage of Motor Vehicles) of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2595
  31. 18. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of proposed changes to the Ordinances for the Independent Policing Auditor as well as the Independent Community Policing Review Board. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2599
  32. 32 *Please note item #18 has been deferred until the January 25 2025 public hearing meeting.*
  33. 19. Closed Session (if needed).
  34. VIII. ADJOURN.
  35. 35 ****** The docket is subject to change. ***** Limited Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council. ***** Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 703-745-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice to that the proper arrangements may be made. City meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. ***** If the Mayor finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members to attend the meeting, this meeting will be continued to the following Saturday.