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March 16, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final
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  1. 1 The March 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: 986 5770 0843 Webinar Passcode: 023243 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qKbHM-FuSsmcpgyuLxEVdw 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 by City Council (if needed)
  5. 3. Public Discussion Period
  6. 6 [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.]
  7. II. ACTION ITEMS
  8. 8 Planning Commission
  9. 9 Consent Calendar (4-6)
  10. 4. Special Use Permit #2023-00107 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit to increase the Floor Area Ratio up to .75 for the addition of a roof over existing outdoor dining; zoned CL/Commercial low Applicant: Noe Landini Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1935
  11. 5. Zoning Text Amendment #2024-00002 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to: (1) amend Sections of Article II to define electric vehicle charging; amend the hotel definition; delete apartment hotel, bed and breakfast accommodation, guest room, and tourist home definitions; and delete private academic school from the personal service definition; (2) amend Sections of Articles III, IV, V, and VI to remove apartment hotel, bed and breakfast accommodation, guest room, and tourist home as special uses; add outdoor dining located on private property within a commercial complex as a permitted use in the CRMU-X zone; add indoor recreation and entertainment use as a permitted use in the I/Industrial zone; (3) amend Sections 6-603 and 6-704 relating to auxiliary dwellings; (4) delete Section 6-800 related to King Street Outdoor Dining; (5) amend Section 7-101 to allow electric vehicle charging as an accessory use; (6) correct technical errors in Sections 7-202 and 7-2501; (7) delete Section 7-400 relating to bed and breakfast accommodation; (8) delete Section 8-200(A)(4) relating to off-street parking requirements for tourist homes; and (9) amend Sections 11-511 and 11-513 to clarify language related to reviews of and administrative amendments to Special Use Permits and to increase the number of seats allowed with an Administrative Special Use Permit for outdoor dining. Staff: City of Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1934
  12. 6. Zoning Text Amendment: #2024-00003 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend various Sections of Article XIII to: revise existing Sections 13-102 through 13-126 to reflect updated language due to the Commonwealth’s consolidation efforts that combine the Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management Program regulations. The amendments will merge existing Code of Virginia regulations related to stormwater and erosion and sediment control into a single regulatory chapter. Staff: City of Alexandria - Department of Transportation & Environmental Services Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1936
  13. 13 Roll-Call Consent Calendar (7-9)
  14. 7. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Old Town North chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00008 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00008 associated with 1201 East Abingdon Drive approved by City Council on February 24, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1873
  15. 8. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 044.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 1201 East Abingdon Drive from OCM(50)/Office Commercial Medium (50) to CRMU-X / Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North) in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2023-00006 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2023-00006 associated with 1201 East Abingdon Drive approved by City Council on February 24, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1875
  16. 9. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend Section 5-6-23 (Constructed so as to Require Separate and Direct Service for Each House, Building or Parcel of Property), 5-6-25.1 (Sewer Connection Permits and Service Fees; Construction Costs; Constructing Sewers by Owners Rather Than City; Additional Connections), and 5-6-28 (Unlawful to Connect Without Permit and Payment) of Division 1 (General Provision) of Article B (SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DRAINS) of Chapter 6 (Water and Sewer) of Title 5 (Transportation And Environmental Services). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1950
  17. III. OTHER BUSINESS
  18. 18 Reports and Recommendations from the City Manager
  19. 10. Public Hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2025 (including Schools) and the Proposed Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) for FY 2025 -2034 (including the Schools CIP). Adoption is Scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. A public hearing on the ordinance establishing the Real Property Tax Rate will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. 24-1947
  20. 11. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Renewed Five-Year License Agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC. To Permit Cox Virginia Telecom’s Existing Conduits and Fiber Optic Cables to Remain in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways. 24-1806
  21. 12. Public Hearing and Consideration of Renewed Five-Year License Agreement with SummitIG, LLC. to Permit SummitIG, LLC. Existing Conduits and Fiber Optic Cables to Remain in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways. 24-1807
  22. IV. Public Hearing Matters
  23. 23 Planning Commission (continued)
  24. 13. BAR#2024-00112 OHAD Public Hearing and consideration of an Appeal of the Board of Architectural Review’s January 3, 2024, decision to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness at 1021, 1023, 1025 King Street Old and Historic Alexandria District. Applicant: Donna Giaimo/ Daughters of St Paul Appellant: Donna Giaimo/ Daughters of St Paul 24-1941
  25. 14. Special Use Permit #2023-00105 112 North Washington Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a private academic school with over 20 students and for a Parking Reduction; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Linder Academy - Upper School, represented by Mary Catherine Gibbs, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1939
  26. 15. There is no public hearing for this item. Discussion Item: Eisenhower West/Landmark Van Dorn Developer Contributions Policy Update Discussion of staff’s proposal to increase the policy’s catalyst ceiling from 3 million to 4 million square feet. 24-1938
  27. 16. FOR INFORMATION ONLY This item is for information only. There is no public hearing for this item. City Charter Section 9.06 Case #2024-00001 129 S. Gordon Street Public Hearing and consideration of request for the Planning Commission to review whether the proposed acquisition of property (129 S. Gordon Street) 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: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1937
  28. 17. 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 #2023-00007 1233 North Pickett Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-20/Residential Applicant: Classic Cottages LLC Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1943
  29. V. Ordinances and Resolutions
  30. 30 None.
  31. VI. Closed Session (if needed)
  32. VII. ADJOURN
  33. 33 ***** This 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 703-746-4550 (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. *****