Planning Commission Public Hearing

City Hall Council Chambers

Agenda — 18 items

1. 1 Call to Order
2. 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 5, 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 14 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_53bgpzWCTk2nv4ejgHDnXw Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 988 5817 8007 Password: 950974 City Council (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I7CqCHKCQHOUq3OASJOz4A Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 922 5147 5757 Webinar Passcode: 992968 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 Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov or make public comments on the day of the Planning Commission hearing. For the City Council 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 for the Planning Commission 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 hearing, 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 703.746.4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). 25-2326
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 #2024-00006 1033, 1055 & 1111 N Fairfax Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide two existing lots; Zoned CRMU/X Applicant: TideLock Apartment Owner, LLC 24-2317
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 #2024-00007 415 E Nelson Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned RB. Applicant: OCH at Nelson LLC, a Virginia limited liability company. 24-2318
6. 4 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 #2024-00008 26 W Chapman Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned RB. Applicant: Bluestone Builders, LLC, represented by M.Catharine Puskar, attorney. 24-2319
7. 5 Encroachment #2024-00002 461 Swann Avenue - Founding Farmers Outdoor Dining Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an Encroachment for outdoor dining with an all-seasons pergola structure, revolving door, and other related structures into the public right-of-way at 461 Swann Avenue. Applicant: OT Block A1 Sub, LLC, represented by Duncan Blair, attorney 24-2323
8. 8 New Business
9. 6 TRANSLATION SERVICES IN AMHARIC, ARABIC AND SPANISH WILL BE PROVDED FOR THIS ITEM. 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 25-2332
10. 7 Vacation #2024-00001 Vacation #2024-00002 Vacation #2024-00003 Public Hearing and consideration of three requests to vacate varying areas of unimproved right-of-way located between 404A, 406, and 408 East Alexandria Avenue to add area to residential yards. Applicants: Brett Rice (VAC2024-00001), Alicia Montgomery (VAC2024-00002), Eric Teran (VAC2024-00003) 25-2335
11. 11 Other Business
12. 8 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 25-2378
13. 13 Minutes
14. 9 Consideration of the minutes from the June 4 and June 24, 2024 Planning Commission Meetings 25-2379
15. 10 Adjournment
16. 11 Administrative Approvals
17. 12 SUP#2024-00043 115 South Union Street Suite A Administrative Special Use Permit request for a New Use for a Restaurant; zoned: CD/Commercial Downtown Applicant: Samuel Lee Proposed Business Name: Pitango Gelato Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved July 22, 2024 SUP#2024-00028 1024 & 1026 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Minor Amendment for a restaurant to increase floor area; zoned: KR/King Street Retail Applicant: King Street Italian, LLC Business Name: Thompson Italian Planner: Patrick Silva Status: Approved July 18, 2024 V SUP#2024-00038 500 John Carlyle Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Change of Ownership for a Restaurant; zoned: CDD#1/Coordinated Development District #1 Applicant: Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas Business Name: Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas Planner: Ann Horowitz Status: Approved July 5, 2024 SUP#2024-00003 727 North Henry Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Change of Ownership and Minor Amendment for a Restaurant to provide outdoor dining; zoned: CSL/Commercial Service Low Applicant: Mohammad Nadeem Business Name: Lil’ Creamery Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved July 2, 2024 V SUP#2024-00039 704 Four Mile Road Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Change of Ownership for a Child Care Home; zoned: RA/Multi-unit Applicant: Ruth Sarai Merino Business Name: Esau's Family Home Daycare Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved June 20, 2024 SUP#2024-00036 30 South French Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a New Use for a Child Care Home; zoned: R-2-5/Residential Applicant: Kokab Anwar Deen Proposed Business Name: KOKABDEEN LLC Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved June 19, 2024 SUP#2023-00102 5418 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Change of Ownership for a restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General Current Business Name: AJ’s Pizza & Cheesesteak Proposed Business Name: AZ Pizza & Cheesesteak Applicant: Azeb Kassa Planner: Patrick Silva Status: Approved June 13, 2024 SUP#2024-00045 1404 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Minor Amendment for a Restaurant for outdoor dining; zoned: KR/King Street Retail Applicant: Richard Kelly/HTC Property Management LLC Business Name: Hard Times Cafe Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved August 22, 2024 25-2377
18. 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. 25-2351