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October 17, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 24 items

  1. 1 The October 17, 2026 Public Hearing Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) 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: 984 8525 2059 Webinar Passcode: 281712 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration Link: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DNcvCDS8RIas4YJ_9Q5AYw 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://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/ 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 Electronic Participation Resolution. (if needed)
  5. II. Proclamations
  6. 3. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 27-1384
  7. 4. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 27-1385
  8. 5. Public Discussion Period
  9. 9 [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.]
  10. III. Action Docket
  11. 11 Roll-Call Consent Items (6-9)
  12. 6. Special Use Permit #2026-00035 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a lot without frontage; zoned: R-20/Residential Single Family. Applicant: Anne M. Smucker, Trustee, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 27-1413
  13. 7. Special Use Permit #2026-00034 501 East Howell Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for construction of a two-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned: R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicant: OV900 LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 27-1415
  14. 8. Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 1000 Saint Stephens Road Public hearing and consideration of requests for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct athletic facilities at a private school, with a Special Use Permit for pole lighting in excess of 30 feet (amending DSUP2018-00003); zoned R-12/Residential. Applicant: Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia DBA St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 27-1416
  15. 9. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend Section 13-1-3 (COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - NIGHT ILLUMINATION) of Chapter 1 (GENERAL OFFENSES) of Title 13 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. 27-1411
  16. IV. Individual Public Hearing Items (Roll-Call Vote)
  17. 10. Master Plan Amendment #2026-00002 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00003 Substandard Lots Public hearing and consideration of requests for (A) Initiation of an amendment to the Alexandria Master Plan; (B) an amendment to the North Ridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to clarify objectives related to substandard lot development; (C) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (D) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 12-400 (Substandard residential lots) and 12-900 (Developed substandard residential lots) to establish new regulations for the development or redevelopment of substandard lots. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning Planning Commission Action: MPA#2026-00002 Initiate 7-0; Recommend Approval 7-0; ZTA#2026-00003 Initiate 7-0; Recommend Approval 7-0 27-1417
  18. 11. Vacation #2026-00001 Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue (Adjacent to 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue) Public Hearing and consideration of a request to vacate a portion of the Public Right-of-Way located on the northern end of Ramsey Street and adjacent to the properties at 218 & 300 East Alexandria Avenue: zoned R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicants: St. Joe’s LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney, and Olivia Campbell and George P. Rhodes, III represented by Duncan Blair, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0 27-1414
  19. 12. Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street - Townhouses Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan and modifications, for a Cluster Development per Section 11-601 of the Zoning Ordinance to construct 5 townhouses; zoned: CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Parker-Gray One, LLC represented by Duncan W. Blair, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0 27-1419
  20. 13. 3600 and 3600 ½ Russell Road - Address Renumbering Appeal Public Hearing of an appeal of the City Manager’s decision to renumber the addresses for the properties at 3600 and 3600 ½ Russell Road pursuant to Section 5-2-94 of the Alexandria City Code. Appellant: Susan Saffelle Hughes and Michael A. Hughes Staff: Department of Planning & Zoning and Department of Information Technology Services 27-1418
  21. 14. Public Discussion Period (remaining speakers, if any)
  22. 15. Closed Session (if needed)
  23. 16. Adjournment.
  24. 24 ******* The docket is subject to change. ******* Limited Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available 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.

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