Planning Commission Public Hearing

City Hall Council Chambers

Agenda — 23 items

1. 1 A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, on the second floor of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The hearing 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 hearing via the following registration link: Planning Commission Public Hearing: 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_UmPteHqrRA-grO6BAKTPgA> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 977 7584 4430 Password: 690738 City Council (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qKbHM-FuSsmcpgyuLxEVdw> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 986 5770 0843 Webinar Passcode: 023243 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. Public comment will be received at the meeting. The public may 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 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.
2. 1 Call to Order
3. 2 Election of Planning Commission Officers for Chair and Vice Chair. 24-1780
4. 4 Consent Calendar
5. 3 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 24-1755
6. 4 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 24-1789
7. 5 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 24-1818
8. 8 CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.06 CASES ARE HEARD ONLY BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BUT ARE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL DOCKET FOR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION ONLY. 24-1867
9. 6 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
10. 10 New Business
11. 7 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. 24-1886
12. 8 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 24-1778
13. 13 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. 24-1866
14. 9 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 24-1779
15. 10 Public Hearing and consideration of a request for the Planning Commission to adopt a resolution amending its Fiscal Year 2024 meeting schedule and establish continuation dates for meetings. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning 24-1858
16. 16 Other Business
17. 11 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions
18. 18 Minutes
19. 12 Consideration of the minutes from the February 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
20. 13 Adjournment
21. 14 Administrative Approvals
22. 22 Special Use Permit #2024-00002 700 South Patrick Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Minor Amendment for a noncomplying automotive service station to delete Condition 18 for a post removal; zoned: CL/Commercial Low Applicant: Adam Aldie LLC Business Name: Liberty Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved January 26, 2024 Special Use Permit #2024-00006 109 North Washington Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a Change of Ownership for a Restaurant; zoned: KR/King Street Retail Applicant: Capo OT LLC Business Name: Old Town Deli Proposed Business Name: Capo Deli Planner: Patrick Silva Status: Approved February 23, 2024 24-1899
23. 23 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.