Regular Public Hearing
Thursday
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February 13, 2003
7:30 PM
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 KING STREET, CITY HALL
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
The
Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals
docket
is subject to change up to the time of the meeting.
Planning and Zoning staff
can provide information on changes.
The Board of Zoning Appeals reserves the right to
vary the order of the meeting, if so announced.
Department of Planning and Zoning
301 King Street, City Hall, Room 2100
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
phone: (703) 746-4666
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A. Roll Call.
Members Present: Warren Almquist, Chairman
Mary Lyman, Vice Chairman
Stephen Koenig, Secretary
Mark Allen
Linda Kung
Michael Curry
Frank Putzu
Members Absent: None
B. Consideration of the following cases under Section 11-0004(B) and 11-1100 of the
Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS WERE DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARINGS:
1.
BZA CASE #2002-0068
614 SOUTH ST ASAPH STREET
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL
Michael and Deborah Dyke, owners:
Variance to construct a detached garage carriage house with loft space
on
the rear (east) property line. (Deferred from a previous public hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
2.
BZA CASE #2002-0084
1609 OAKCREST DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
John J. Renner II, owner, by Robert L. Calhoun, attorney:
Variance to allow a two-car detached garage to remain as constructed 0.60 feet from the rear property line and 1.00 foot from the south side property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure. (Deferred from the January 9, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
REASON: TO ALLOW RESEARCH OF POINTS RAISED IN PREVIOUS HEARING
3.
BZA CASE #2002-0095
3201 RUSSELL ROAD
ZONE: R-8 RESIDENTIAL
John and Paula Wulff, owners, by Clarke P. Simpson, architect/contractor:
Special exception to raise an attic roof to accommodate a new third story 5.50 feet from the north side yard. If the special exception is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a special exception from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure. (Deferred from the January 9, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY BOARD AT APPLICANTS' REQUEST 7-0
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS ARE NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:
4.
BZA CASE #2003-0001
3301 ALABAMA AVENUE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Michael and Karen Gibson, owners, by Clarke P. Simpson, architect/contractor:
Variance to construct two-story side and rear yard addition 8.00 feet from the south side property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure.
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MARCH 13, 2003 7-0
REASON: TO PREPARE DETAILED DRAWINGS OF RETAINING WALL
5.
BZA CASE #2003-00002
3929 USHER AVENUE
ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Ronald W. Rust, owner:
Variance to construct a carport 2.00 feet from the north side property line.
BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY BOARD AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST 7-0
6.
BZA CASE #2003-00003
2405 LESLIE AVENUE
ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Joel and Liza Beth Sickler, owner:
Variance to construct a front porch 18.10 feet from the front property line facing Leslie Avenue. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED W/CONDITIONS 7-0_____________
THAT THE PORCH REMAIN OPEN & APPLICANT CONSIDER STAFF & DEL
RAY CITIZENS ASSN COMMENTS RE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS OF PORCH
7.
BZA CASE #2003-0004
8 EAST OXFORD AVENUE
ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Greg and Barbara Gerovac, owners:
Variance to rebuild and enlarge a noncomplying garage
2.80 feet
from the west side property line and
on
the rear (north) property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____7-0__________________________
8.
BZA CASE #2003-00005
704 ENDERBY DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
John and Karin Moore, owners:
Variance to construct a front porch 20.00 feet from the front property line facing Enderby Drive. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a non-complying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED_____7-0_________________________
C. Consideration of the minutes of the January 9, 2003, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.
BOARD ACTION __________APPROVED AS SUBMITTED____7-0________
D. Additional Business:
1. The Board unanimously approved the Board of Zoning Appeals Annual
Report for 2002 to City Council.
E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.