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January 20, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final
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  1. 1 The January 20, 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: 967 0324 6248 Webinar Passcode: 096445 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vJL3qb1vRsG9xac14Xvxxw 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 #2023-00094 421 Clifford Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for a temporary trailer; zoned CDD#24/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Matilde Alvarado Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1756
  11. 5. Development Special Use Permit #2023-10018 Special Use Permit #2023-00093 4898 West Braddock Road - Newport Village II (NVII) Public Hearing and consideration of requests for: (A) a Development Special Use Permit (with Site Plan) to construct a new multifamily residential building, with Special Use Permits for a maximum allowable floor area ratio of 2.3, a parking reduction, more than three mechanical rooftop penthouses, and an extension in the period in which construction must be commenced under Section 11-418 of the Zoning Ordinance (amending DSUP #2020-10026); and (B) a Special Use Permit for a coordinated sign plan; zoned CRMU-H Commercial Residential Mixed Use - High. Applicant UDR Newport Village, LLC, represented by Kenneth W. Wire, Attorney, Wire Gill LLP Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1757
  12. 6. Master Plan Amendment #2023-00003 Rezoning#2023-00002 Development Special Use Permit #2023-10017 Encroachment #2023-00002 S Alfred Street Townhomes - 816-820 Gibbon Street and 608-614 South Alfred Street Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) an amendment to the Southwest Quadrant Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan through an update to the Southwest Quadrant Land Use Map for the site from Commercial Low to Residential Medium; (B) an amendment to the official zoning map to change the zone for the site from CL/Commercial Low to CRMU-L/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Low); (C) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct 14 townhouses, including special use permits to increase the floor area ratio to 1.5 in the CRMU-L zone, for the utilization of Section 7-700 for bonus density for the provision of affordable housing, and for land without frontage and modifications to the open space requirement and side yard setbacks; and (D) an Encroachment for three bay windows along South Alfred Street; zoned: CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: MS-Alfred, LLC, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1761
  13. III. Roll-Call Consent Calendar
  14. 7. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-4-100 (CREATION, COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION) of Article L (ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD) of Chapter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) of Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1763
  15. IV. OTHER BUSINESS
  16. 16 Reports and Recommendations from the City Manager
  17. 17 None.
  18. V. Public Hearing Matters
  19. 19 Planning Commission (continued)
  20. 8. Master Plan Amendment #2023-00006 Rezoning #2023-00004 Development Special Use Permit #2023-10011 300 Wythe Street and 600 N. Fairfax Street - The Ladrey Public Hearing and consideration of requests for (A) amendments to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to change the Recommended Height District Limits Map to allow for 85 feet in building height and the Development Summary Table to update the proposed zoning, floor area ratio, height, the Recommended Zoning Map to change from CRMU-X to RMF, and total allowable development; (B) amendment to the official zoning map to change the zone for the site from RC/High density apartment zone to RMF/Residential multifamily zone; (C) a Development Special Use Permit and site plan to construct a 270 unit multifamily affordable building, including special use permits to increase the floor area ratio to 3.0 in the RMF zone, for the utilization of Section 7-700 for bonus density for the provision of affordable housing, and for a parking reduction; zoned RC/High Density Apartment. Applicant: Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, by its agent Ladrey Developer LLC, represented by Steven Mikulic, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1758
  21. 9. Special Use Permit #2023-00097 1601 Mount Vernon Avenue Public Hearing and consideration to extend the Special Use Permit until December 31, 2045 for the continued use of a nonconforming automobile service station (amending SUP #2010-00051); zoned CL/Commercial low. Applicant: MVSC, Inc., represented by Lauren G. Riley, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 24-1759
  22. 10. 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 24-1760
  23. 11. Master Plan Amendment #2023-00002 Rezoning #2023-00003 Development Special Use Permit #2023-10009 301 N. Fairfax Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for (A) Amendment to the Old Town Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan through updates to the Land Use map to designate the property as Residential High; (B) amendment to the official zoning map to change the zone for the site from CD/Commercial downtown zone to CRMU-H/Commercial residential mixed use (high); (C) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a 48-unit multifamily building, including a Special Use Permit to increase the floor area ratio to 2.5 in the CRMU-H zone and a modification to the crown coverage requirement; zoned CD/Commercial downtown zone. Applicant: 301N Fairfax Project Owner LLC, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 4-3 24-1762
  24. VI. Ordinances and Resolutions
  25. 12. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend Section 5-2-62 (CHANGES OF NAMES) of Article C (STREET NAMES), Chapter 2 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), Title 5 (TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, by adding thereto a new subsection (18) to Re-Name Streets Currently Named for Confederate Leaders. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1764
  26. VII. Closed Session (if needed)
  27. VIII. ADJOURN.
  28. 28 ***** 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. *****