Planning Commission Public Hearing

Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305

Agenda — 23 items

1. 1 SIGN UP TO SPEAK - Complete a Speaker’s Form online at <https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/?body=PLANNING> or at the hearing to speak in person or via Zoom on the docket items below. Your speaker’s form must be submitted to the Clerk before the public hearing for which you want to speak on is closed. Written Comments - The public may submit written comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov. For the City Council Public Hearing, submit written comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov <mailto:CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov>. City Council Public Hearing - Some of the items on Planning Commission docket below will also be considered by the City Council at a Public Hearing on Saturday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. Live Broadcasts - Government Channel 70 on Xfinity and streaming on the City Website at www.alexandriava.gov/dockets <http://www.alexandriava.gov/dockets> Zoom Participation - Available via Zoom via the following registration links: Planning Commission Zoom Link - Zoom access was available at 6:30 p.m. <https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6zqtus3lRgKR3EFcCmnmGA> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 921 6013 2380 Password: 200491 City Council Zoom Link <https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5hjFjYkfSSSMCi92T__EXQ> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 967 8431 3829 Webinar Passcode: 062934 Update the Zoom application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom by app or browser, use the Dial-In number to call into the Zoom session. Presentations will not be visible using the Dial-In number.    Reasonable Disability Accommodation or Translation Services - Planning Commission Public Hearing, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. For the City Council Public Hearing, contact the City Clerk and the Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. 27-1335
2. 1 Call To Order
3. 3 Consent Calendar
4. 2 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 #2026-00010 424 North Columbus Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots with variations for lot size and lot frontage; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: 424 N. Columbus Street LLC represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney SUb2026-10
5. 3 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 #2026-00011 5535 Dawes Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide two existing lots into two new lots with a variation for lot width; zoned R-20/Residential. Applicant: Dele Oshinowo represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney SUB2026-11
6. 4 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 #2026-00012 1803 Orchard Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide two existing lots into two new lots; zoned R-12/Residential Applicant: Amanda Perry and Lowell Perry represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney SUB2026-12
7. 5 Development Site Plans are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Development Site Plan #2026-00015 201 Cambridge Road - Bishop Ireton Field Improvements Public Hearing and consideration of a Development Site Plan for improvements to an athletic field and bleachers at a private academic school with a modification to the front yard setback; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington DSP2026-00015
8. 8 Unfinished Business and Items Previously Deferred
9. 8 New Business
10. 6 Special Use Permit #2026-00039 765 John Carlyle Street and 1900 Eisenhower Avenue - Carlyle Block P Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an amendment to the Carlyle Special Use Permit (amending SUP2025-00048) to: (1) convert approx. 60,099square feet of previously approved office use square footage to residential use square footage, (2) increase the previously approved building height from 210 to 220 feet, and (3) related amendments to the Carlyle Block P Design Guidelines, related to a previously approved multi-unit residential and commercial development; zoned CDD#1/Duke Street. Applicant: 18th Street Development LLC represented by Kenneth Wire, attorney SUP26-39
11. 7 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00006 Parking Requirements (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for text amendments to Sections 8-100 and 8-200 of the City Zoning Ordinance to amend residential off-street parking requirements to: (1) comply with state-mandated minimum off-street parking requirements, designated areas, and administrative reductions; and (2) delete parking ratio adjustments and establish new parking maximums and requirements for affordable units. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services and the Department of Planning & Zoning Note: The description above has been revised and re-advertised. ZTA26-06
12. 8 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00004 Virginia Faith in Housing Act, Administrative Site Plans, and Minimum Threshold for Site Plan Requirement (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for text amendments to Articles II and VII and Sections 11-400 and 11-1700 of the City Zoning Ordinance to adopt the state-mandated requirements related to affordable housing projects on property owned by tax-exempt religious or non-profit organizations, adopt an administrative site plan review process and maximum project eligibility threshold, and to amend the minimum dwelling unit threshold for requiring site plans. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning ZTA26-04
13. 9 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00005 Historic Preservation (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for text amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance to: (1) amend Section 6-403(B)(2) to allow the Board of Architectural Review to delegate the waiver of rooftop mechanical screening requirements in the Old and Historic District and for 100-Year-Old Buildings; (2) amend Section 7-1800 to remove restrictions on ATM installations on contributing buildings in the Historic Districts; (3) amend Section 8-200(C)(6) to change the process for consideration of curb cut applications in Old and Historic District, the Parker-Gray District, and for 100-Year-Old Buildings; (4) formalize the concept review process and create a two-step Certificate of Appropriateness process for projects requiring preliminary site plans; and (5) amend Article X to correct technical errors; modify, delete, and update regulations pertaining to the Historic Districts and 100-Year-Old Buildings; extend the validity period for Certificates of Appropriateness and Permits to Demolish; clarify Board of Architectural Review standards for routine maintenance, repairs, and alterations; remove outdated references; and update language to be gender-neutral. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning ZTA26-05
14. 10 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00007 Affordability Requirements in the RMF Zone (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a text amendment to Section 3-1406 of the City Zoning Ordinance to amend the RMF/Residential multi-unit zone to clarify affordability requirements in the case of foreclosure. Staff: City of Alexandria, Office of Housing ZTA26-07
15. 14 Other Business
16. 15 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions 27-1472
17. 16 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report 27-1473
18. 17 Minutes
19. 11 Consideration of the minutes from the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing. 27-1474
20. 12 Consideration of the minutes from the October 6, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing. 27-1475
21. 13 Adjournment
22. 21 Administrative Approvals
23. 22 SUP2026-00042 3646 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an existing McDonald’s restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Luis Gavignano, represented by Elizabeth Garcia Current and Business Name: McDonald’s #20494 City Planner: Rachel Drescher Status: Approved on September 30, 2026 SUP2026-00042 3646 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an existing McDonald’s restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Luis Gavignano, represented by Elizabeth Garcia Current and Business Name: McDonald’s #20494 City Planner: Rachel Drescher Status: Approved on September 30, 2026 SUP2026-00043 3510 Duke Street and 3501 Wheeler Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an existing McDonald’s restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Luis Gavignano, represented by Elizabeth Garcia Current and Business Name: McDonald’s #253 City Planner: Rachel Drescher Status: Approved on September 30, 2026 27-1476

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