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June 17, 2002

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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, June 15, 2002 - - 9:30 a.m.


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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present with Councilwoman Pepper arriving at 9:40 a.m.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Public Discussion Period. [No more than 30 Minutes] [This
period is restricted to items not
listed on the docket.]

(a) Jennifer Zarbock, 1900 South Eads Street, #1011, Arlington, VA, Choose Peace Festival Co-Chair, which is a youth-led community festival to try to promote peace, reported that the Virginia Chapter of the SGI-USA will be hosting a non-sectarian festival to be held on Market Square on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She invited the Mayor and Members of Council to be present to receive a gift in commemoration of September 11.

Mayor Donley stated that Council will wait to hear from the Special Events Committee which will coordinate a lot of the logistics, but he felt that Council would be supportive of the goals and objectives of the festival.

Vice Mayor Cleveland noted that there is a young man by the name of Lenny Harris who wants to do the same thing. Mr. Cleveland will provide him the information given to Council by Ms. Zarbock so that Mr. Harris can get in touch with the group.

(b) Geraldine Baldwin, 431 South Columbus Street, #301, Vice President, Old Towne West Community, requested that speed bumps be installed on South Alfred Street between Wolfe and Gibbon Streets to assist in slowing down traffic, and that “Children at Play” signs be installed in their neighborhood.



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Mayor Donley asked that Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier contact Ms. Baldwin to facilitate the application process for the speed bumps/speed tables request. He noted that he thought that the signs could be handled administratively and probably would not require Council action to have them installed. Mayor Donley requested staff to assist Ms. Baldwin.

Councilwoman Pepper noted that the request is a valid one, and she would hope that they would consider speed tables to slow the traffic down.

(c) Jessica Caverra, 3805 Mount Vernon Avenue, #5, representing Alexandria United Teens, asked for support of a teen center in their area.

Mayor Donley noted that Council did set aside dollars to study a teen center. The biggest problem that has been entailed is available space. Ms. Woodson and he have toured a number of locations in Alexandria and had discussions with some property owners about leasing space for a teen center.

Councilwoman Woodson reported that she had met with one of the representatives of the organization and talked about the availability of properties in the Del Ray/Arlandria area. We have concluded that the cost is prohibitive for a center there; however, we do have options where it is centrally located and where the majority of the teenagers in the City of Alexandria currently are living, and notwithstanding that there are teenagers living in Del Ray, she understands the position that the teens are in. However, we are looking to create a teen center that will provide the very thing that you are looking for that will be within a reasonable commute in the entire City and that will provide access to public transportation as well as parking. She indicated that she will be glad to talk with the organization to discuss its needs. Ms. Woodson stated that she will continue to push for greater acknowledgment for the needs of youth in the City.

(d) Jon Wilbor, 310 South Lee Street, spoke to Council’s decision regarding the relocation of the volleyball court at Windmill Hill Park, and expressed concerns.

Mayor Donley stated that this was studied for over a year, i.e., two public hearings, a citizens' task force, and he would appreciate staff working with Mr. Wilbor about his concern whether regrading for the relocated volleyball court has to occur or not.

(e) James Hurysz, 127 South Fairfax Street, 202, spoke to his letter that he sent to Council regarding dogs and electronic leashes. He expressed concern about off-leash dogs in Alexandria parks and questioned why the ordinance is so lax for off-leash dogs. He hopes that the new ordinance will include a ban on electronic collars for dogs.

(f) Amy Slack, 2307 East Randolph Avenue, lavished some praise and gratitude on members of staff and all the various departments, Members of Council and the Planning Commission for all of the time spent on issues. She spoke to recent articles in the newspapers regarding redevelopment of Clarendon and a piano bar in Adams Morgan, hoping that these things can happen in Del Ray. Ms. Slack noted that she also met with the director of the YMCA. She stated that the YMCA has a program that is aimed at development and leadership skills for teens, and is aggressively trying to promote that program.



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(g) Linda Couture, 422 North Union Street, requested City Council to support the BAR on appeals regarding historic properties' renovations and teardowns. In addition, she spoke to her concerns about the proposed tax referendum. Ms. Couture addressed affordable housing and what was happening at Hunting Towers and expressed concern about VDOT’s increasing the rents of the residents of Hunting Towers. She also spoke to the Berg and scattered housing. Ms. Couture suggested that since the Health Department is relocating that the building be renovated for affordable and public housing and hold on to this valuable asset.

(h) Tim Elliott, 422 South Fairfax Street, spoke to the relocation of the dog exercise area and the volleyball court at Windmill Hill Park, and requested that they remain where they currently are.

(i) Stewart Schwartz, 1415 Oronoco Street, representing the Coalition for Smarter Growth, spoke to the upcoming sales tax referendum. He stated that the sales tax needs much more public debate in Alexandria and in this region before moving forward with any resolutions.

(j) Bruce Park, 827 Fontaine Street, Chair of the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, urged the Council not to support the current sales tax referendum but to hold out for a more balanced approach that could be crafted in the coming years.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-18)

Planning Commission

Without objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18 from the action consent calendar and considered them under separate motions.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0027
4603 DUKE ST
FOXCHASE CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0029
5801 DUKE ST
LANDMARK CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0030
2387 S DOVE ST
VERONICA'S BAKERY COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0034
3250 DUKE ST
CAFÉ MONTI
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0036
2730 EISENHOWER AV
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0037
305 HOOFF'S RUN DR COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

9. ENCROACHMENT #2002-0001
815 KING ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0





REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

10. ENCROACHMENT #2002-0003
220-228 N PAYNE ST 11. TEXT AMENDMENT #2002-0001
NOTICE OF APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

12. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2002-0002
REZONING #2002-0002
2100 MT VERNON AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the Master Plan to change the land use designation of a portion of the property at 2100 Mt. Vernon Avenue to CL/Commercial Low.

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property at 2100 Mt. Vernon Avenue to CL/Commercial Low Zone, subject to a proffer.

15. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0015
2100 MT VERNON AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0









REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0025
2700 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
AFGHAN RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0031
201 KING ST
LILY'S COFFEE & TEA COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0035
1400 DUKE ST
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the action consent calendar as presented with the exception of docket item nos. 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18 which were considered under separate motions. The action of City Council follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (Separate Motion)

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

8. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (Separate Motion)



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

9. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

10. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

11. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

12. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (Separate Motion)

13. City Council introduced the Ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Tuesday, June 25, 2002. (Separate Motion)

14. City Council introduced the Ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Tuesday, June 25, 2002. (Separate Motion)

15. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the following amendments: condition #6 was amended to read as follows: “6. The applicant shall plant large shade trees to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Zoning.”; and condition #12 was amended to read as follows: “12. The hours of operating woodworking equipment shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and not on Sunday.” (Separate Motion)

16. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

17. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

18. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (Separate Motion)

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

19. Consideration of the Report and Recommendation of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission in Regard to the Proposed 0.5 cent Regional Transportation Sales Tax. (Not a public hearing item.)

City Council endorsed the sales tax referendum and will work on behalf of its passage for the future of this community.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________





REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0040
2000 JAMIESON AV
MEDIA STAGING AREA
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-2

Councilwoman Eberwein asked the City Manager to work particularly closely with the marshals on a plan to review the construction vehicles that will be going into this site and that are there now and to make sure that we have some aspect where those vehicles are inspected to make sure they’re working for legitimate companies that have a right to be on the site. Ms. Eberwein would like to see that Council gets some kind of feedback that that communication has happened and that the marshals are actually looking into that because it is a construction site which is in an area of concern. She requested a report back from the City Manager with regard to this issue.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: condition #3 was amended to read as follows: “3. The media staging area shall be designed and built pursuant to a plan not to exceed 15 office trailers approved by the Directors of the Department of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services."; condition #4 was amended to read as follows: “4. This special use permit approval will run coincident with the trials of Zacarias Moussaoui and John Walker Lindh and until the final action in the U.S. District Court, or unless extended by city council."; amended condition #9 to read as follows: “9. Use of the media staging area shall be limited to representatives of the media who have registered with and paid applicable fees to the City and who have agreed to use the area in accord with the City’s media staging area regulations."; condition #10 was amended to read as follows: “10. The Director of Planning and Zoning shall review the special use permit six months after commencement of the first trial."; amended condition #12 to read as follows: "12. The City shall consult residents from Carlyle Towers about moving the restroom trailer to the east side of the subject property, or to another site, and take such action if feasible and desirable."; and added new condition #13 to read as follows: “13. To restore the site to the grassy area post the conclusion of the trials and the use by the media.”
Council Action:_________________________________________________________












REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0039
2395 MILL RD
MEDIA STAGING AREA PARKING
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with an amendment to condition #4, to make the expiration date consistent with condition #4 in the prior special use permit application which reads: “4. This special use permit approval will run coincident with the trials of Zacarias Moussaoui and John Walker Lindh and until the final action in the U.S. District Court, or unless extended by city council."
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Whereupon, at 2:25 p.m., City Council recessed for a twenty-minute lunchbreak.

Thereupon, at 2:45 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0032
4480 KING ST
ALEXANDRIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0024
1508 MT VERNON AV
MANCINI'S RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0


City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the deletion of condition #26 relating to a one-year review.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________





REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

24. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0038
2401-2407 MT VERNON AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

In response to Councilwoman Woodson’s inquiry about no loading and unloading on Oxford and Mt. Ida Avenues, Ms. Babin represented that they had agreed to this prior to the Planning and Zoning hearing, and have no problem with this.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: amended condition #12 by deleting the words “acoustic, non-amplified.”; and with the modification to condition #23 as follows: "23. The Director of Planning and Zoning shall review the special use permit six months after operation......"
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0042
2A WOLFE ST
NEW HARBORSIDE YACHT CLUB City Council closed the public hearing, deferred consideration of this item to the June 25, 2002 legislative meeting with the request for additional information.

We will try to get some answers, with staff input, to the issues raised by Robert Taylor from Robinson Terminal that their ship(s) will cause turbulence which can cause damage to the boats as well as block Harborside boats. Mayor Donley requested that Mr. Blair have the marine architect work with Mr. Taylor to resolve the issues.

Councilman Speck has no idea what the consequence of this matter is in terms of how it affects the boats, but it’s a material piece of information which we didn’t have. What Mr. Speck doesn't want to do is come back on the 25th and have folks on one side say everything’s fine, and the folks on the other side, no it’s not. He stated that he thinks we need to be sure that we’ve had staff counsel on this and give us some advice to be sure that this material information is not impacting either side adversely.










REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

25. (continued)
Councilwoman Eberwein noted that this application is from the new Harborside Yacht Club, LLC. We have had assurances from Attorney Blair that only owners who reside at Harborside are investors or are involved in that. She sees no documentation to verify that, and she thinks that this application since we’re essentially doing away with the public parking requirements in order to limit it to the residents of Harborside, we are saying that they do not have to meet the parking requirements, therefore, it is incumbent upon the applicant to show who the investors are in something other then just a verbal assurance. If there are any other kinds of organizations that are involved in here that are not individuals, we would like to know who is behind them. Additionally, it seems to her we need to see some sort of answer to the question of this leasing. She would like to see the condition that you have in here, and perhaps Attorney Blair can come up with some kind of documentation that will satisfy the staff as to how that would be phrased. Ms. Eberwein thinks this is quite frankly a simple sentence in here, and it is not strong enough particularly when it raises issues of who guests are. She believes one of the speakers spoke about how we might want to lease it, and then it was couched as we might want to have guests, and then it was couched as we would only lease it to Harborside people but the guests might be from someplace else. It is fuzzy enough that she thinks that it is incumbent upon you to come back with an agreement that satisfies the rest of her colleagues since she will not be here.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

26. Public Hearing and Consideration of Staff Recommendations on the Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of West Glebe Road and Old Dominion Boulevard. (#12 5/28/02)

City Council authorized staff to install a traffic signal at the intersection of West Glebe Road and Old Dominion Boulevard.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Relocation Assistance Plan for the Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown).

City Council: (1) held the public hearing; (2) approved the relocation payment plan for Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown) with the understanding that it may be revised by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and with the clarification, confirmed by ARHA staff at the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board public hearing on this matter, that relocation assistance is not contingent upon good behavior or yard maintenance and with a request for an explanation with respect to the State promulgated table and schedule of payments and what that really means; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all legal documents.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________








REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

28. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Housing Conversion Assistance Plan for the Lynhaven Apartments.

Councilwoman Eberwein requested Housing Director Davis to be in contact with Wesley Housing Development as they did not attend the last community meeting, and they are to be participatory in the community process.

Ms. Davis explained that they had an incorrect date for that community meeting and that staff will make sure Wesley Housing gets the correct dates for the community meetings in the future.

City Council: (1) held the public hearing; (2) approved the Conversion Assistance Plan for Lynhaven Apartments; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all legal documents.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

29. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to amend Section 12-1-4 of the City Code to revise the boundaries of the school board election districts to reflect the 2000 Census. (#32 6/11/02) (Second Reading and Final Passage will be June 25, 2002.)

City Council held and closed the public hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage will be at the June 25, 2002 legislative meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend Section 3-2-8 of the City Code to increase the fee for processing encroachments to $150. (#28 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4256
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

31. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend the water and sewer regulations in Title 5 of the City Code to increase the sanitary sewer connection fees charged for new construction. (#29 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the substitute Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4257
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Without objection, City Council considered docket item no. 50 at this time.








ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

32. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend the animal control regulations in Title 5 and Title 6 of the City Code to clarify that, except in a dog exercise area, or on private property with the consent of the owner, a dog must be kept on an actual, physical leash. (#30 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

33. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend the taxicab regulations in Title 9 of the City Code to repeal the requirement that the name of the owner/driver of a taxicab be displayed on the exterior of the vehicle, and to provide that children under 5 years of age ride without charge. (#31 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4258
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

34. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2002. (#33 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4259
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

35. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to make appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2003. (#34 6/11/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4260
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District

36. [CASE BAR-2002-0049]
209 SOUTH LEE STREET
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on May 1, 2002, denying a request for a permit to demolish portions of a dwelling located at 209 South Lee Street, zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Amy Bayer, APPELLANT: Moore and Poe Architects.

City Council upheld the appeal and overturned the decision of the Board of Architectural Review.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District (continued)

37. [CASE BAR-2002-0079]
610 SOUTH ST. ASAPH STREET
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on May 1, 2002, denying a request for approval of a permit to demolish portions of the dwelling located at 610 South St. Asaph Street, zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Philip L. VanderMyde, APPELLANT: Katherine Philipp, Owner.

City Council remanded this back to the Board of Architectural Review.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

38. [CASE BAR-2002-0071]
300 SOUTH LEE STREET
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on May 1, 2002, approving portions and denying a portion [window wells] of a request for approval of alterations to the dwelling located at 300 South Lee Street, zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Stephanie Dimond, Architect, APPELLANT: Elizabeth Gibney, Owner.

City Council closed the public hearing and deferred final action at the June 25, 2002 legislative meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (39-49)

Planning Commission (continued)

39. TEXT AMENDMENT #2002-0002
4251 EISENHOWER AV
CITY RECYCLING CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

40. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0007
4251 EISENHOWER AV
CITY RECYCLING CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

41. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2002-0003
1700 DUKE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred

42. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2002-0002
1700 DUKE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred

43. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0009
1700 DUKE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred

44. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0047
1700 DUKE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred

45. VACATION #2002-0001
1700 DUKE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred





REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

46. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0006
323 S FAIRFAX ST
OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Stayed as result of filing of BZA appeal)

47. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0026
4111 DUKE ST
DANCING PEPPERS RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

48. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0028
1001 KING ST
SECOND GENESIS
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

49. CHARTER SECTION 9.06, CASE #2002-0001
4480 KING ST
ALEXANDRIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION ACTION: Approved 7-0

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Without objection, City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

Note: City Council considered docket item 50 after docket item no. 31.

50. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Increase in the Voluntary Contribution to the City's Housing Trust Fund. (#27 6/11/02)

City Council held the public hearing and affirmed its prior approval as follows: (1) Increased the voluntary contribution to the Housing Trust Fund from $0.50 to $1.00 per gross square foot by amending the language in the "Summary of the Affordable Housing Policy with Regard to the Housing Trust Fund" addressing the Housing Trust Fund contribution as follows: "It shall be the City's policy that a standard charge of $1.00 per square foot on all new housing and/or commercial development should be paid at certificate of occupancy in the case of office, retail, hotel or rental apartments, and paid at sale to the end user in the case of condominium or single-family houses in developments of five units or more. If the general assembly so authorizes, this charge shall become mandatory; however, regardless of general assembly action, this remains the City's standard to be negotiated by staff. Staff will prepare administrative procedures for implementing this policy for review by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and review and approval by Council. In lieu of this charge, a developer may submit an Affordable Housing Plan proposing another means of meeting the affordable housing requirement, e.g., provision of on-site or off-site housing units, or a lesser fee in combination with affordable units, with or without receiving some form of incentive from the City. While selection of the method of compliance with the Affordable Housing Policy lies with the developers to provide affordable home ownership or rental units, in lieu of a monetary contribution, whenever feasible."; and (2) Apply the increased contribution amount to all development applications receiving final special use permit or site plan approval by City Council and/or the Planning Commission after July 15, 2002.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Note: The action docket is a summary of Council's meeting deliberations prepared largely for staff follow-up. Formal Minutes of the meeting, when approved by Council, become the official record of the meeting and of Council decisions made at the meeting.
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Corrected Public Notice
Location Change

The Alexandria City Council and the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Public Hearing on Monday, June 24, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., at the Charles Houston Center, 905 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA.







Three possible sites have been identified for the location of the 48 off-site replacement units that are part of the Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown) Redevelopment project. The addresses of the sites are: 423 South Reynolds Street, 1706 West Braddock Road and 325 South Whiting Street. It is estimated that 18 scattered-site units can be built on the Reynolds Street site; 6 new townhouse units can be built on the West Braddock Road site; and the proposal for South Whiting Street is to construct 24 units in three, eight-plex buildings.

The Joint Public Hearing will be held to receive comments from the public on the possible use of the above-named properties for scattered-site housing.
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