docketcity.com
Home › Alexandria › Meetings

City Council Public Hearing

February 24, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final-revised
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF Official record ↗

Agenda — 33 items

  1. 1 The February 24, 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: 941 5247 3452 Webinar Passcode: 475494 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJslv9rwT3q7aEUZcPYRkQ 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 After items 24-1909
  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 ITEMS
  9. 9 Planning Commission
  10. 10 Consent Calendar (4)
  11. 4. Special Use Permit #2023-00099 2000 Mount Vernon Avenue Public Hearing and consideration for a Special Use Permit to waive the zoning requirements of Article IX of the Zoning Ordinance for a sign; zoned CL/Commercial low. Applicant: Majestic Grill, Inc., represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1863
  12. 12 Roll-Call Consent Calendar (5-11)
  13. 5. 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 Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00002 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. 2023-00002 associated with 301 N. Fairfax Street approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1766
  14. 6. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 065.03 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 301 North Fairfax Street from CD/Commercial downtown to CRMU-H/Commercial residential mixed use (high) in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2023-00003 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2023-00003 associated with the 301 N. Fairfax Street approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1768
  15. 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 Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00006 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. 2023-00006 associated with The Ladrey approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1770
  16. 8. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 065.01 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 properties at 300 Wythe and 600 North Fairfax Streets from RC/High density apartment to RMF/Residential multi-unit in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2023-00004 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2023-00004 associated with The Ladrey approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1772
  17. 9. 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 Southwest Quadrant Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00003 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. 2023-00003 associated with S. Alfred Street Townhomes approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1774
  18. 10. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 080.01 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 properties at 816 and 820 Gibbon and 608 and 614 South Alfred Streets from CL/Commercial low to CRMU-L/Commercial mixed use (low) in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2023-00002 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2023-00002 associated with S. Alfred Street Townhomes approved by City Council on January 20, 2024). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1776
  19. 11. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Authorize Reimbursement of Costs from Responding to Terrorism Hoax Incidents, Bomb Threats, and Malicious Activation of Fire Alarms in Section 13-1-42 Chapter 1 (GENERAL OFFENSES) of Title 13 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1868
  20. III. OTHER BUSINESS
  21. 21 Reports and Recommendations from the City Manager
  22. 22 None.
  23. IV. Public Hearing Matters
  24. 24 Planning Commission (continued)
  25. 25 * Please Note: This item will be considered for deferral to the March 12, 2024 Legislative Meeting.
  26. 12. Special Use Permit #2023-00076 404A E Alexandria Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a single-family dwelling on a vacant substandard lot, for a lot without frontage on a public street, and for a parking reduction; zoned: R-2-5/Single and Two-family. Applicant: Eric Teran and Daniela Gross Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 4-3 24-1854
  27. 13. Special Use Permit #2023-00098 6055 Duke Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Coordinated Sign Special Use Permit for a Comprehensive Sign Plan for the Hospital Campus, Block Q, and portions of Julia Johns Pl. and Westend Blvd. within the West End neighborhood; zoned CDD#29/Commercial development district #29. Applicant: Inova Health Care Services, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 6-0 24-1862
  28. 14. Master Plan Amendment #2023-00008 Rezoning #2023-00006 Development Special Use Permit #2023-10012 1201 East Abingdon Drive Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) an amendment to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to change the Recommended Height District Limits Map to allow for 65 feet in building height; (B) amendment to the official zoning map to change the zone for the site from OCM(50)/Office commercial medium (50) to CRMU-X/Commercial residential mixed use (Old Town North); (C) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a multi-unit building, including a Special Use Permit to increase the permitted floor area ratio to 2.5 in the CRMU-X zone; zoned OCM(50). Applicant: PF III Abingdon, LLC, represented by Kenneth W. Wire, attorney. Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1864
  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 703-745-4550 (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. *****