Docket for Public Hearing Meeting (10/16/2010)

Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - - 9:30 a.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR¹ (3-6)

Planning Commission

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0036
626 NORTH PATRICK STREET
RESIDENTIAL PARKING REDUCTION
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a parking reduction; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Kulinski Group Architects, P.C., presented by Stephen Kulinski

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

¹Items listed under the Action Consent Calendar may be approved by the City Council as a block unless a Member of Council removes an item or a member of the public wishes to speak to the item. Such items will be heard after Docket Item No. 6.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

4. ENCROACHMENT #2010-0006
818 NORTH SAINT ASAPH STREET (Parcel Address: 600 Montgomery Street)
VILLA D'ESTE RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for outdoor dining; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North). Applicant: Maria Quilla

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. ENCROACHMENT #2010-0007
320 MONTGOMERY STREET
THAI RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for outdoor dining; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North). Applicant: Philip McCombie

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0045
1222 KING STREET
LA FROMAGERIE RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Sebastien Tavel

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

7. Public Hearing to Obtain Citizen Input on the Report on the Proposed Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (Final Consideration of the Item Will Be on Tuesday, October 26, 2010). (#15, 10/12/10)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Public Hearing to Obtain Citizens Input on the City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

9. TEXT AMENDMENT #2010-0003
ILLUMINATED SIGNS
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a text amendment to change Section 9-105 (P) of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow lighted signs on buildings above 35 feet tall with SUP approval. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 7-0

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

10. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2010-0001
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0021

1401, 1801, 2401, 2403, 2405, 2901, 3901 POTOMAC AVENUE; 2301, 2801, 3951 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY; 800, 1000, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1801, 2000, 2001, 2300, 2301, 2600, 2601, 2800, 2801, 2802, 2900 MAINLINE BOULEVARD; 650 MASKELL STREET; 600 EAST MONROE; 1702, 1880 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVE (Properties within the boundaries of CDD #10 and the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan)

POTOMAC YARD DEVELOPMENT
Public hearing and Consideration of: a) an amendment to the CDD concept plan with regard to the completion of the Potomac Avenue roadway; b) an amendment to the development special use permit for Landbays I and J East to remove the requirement to construct residential units from south to north.; zoned CDD #10/Coordinated Development District #10 - Potomac Yards/Greens. Applicant: Potomac Yard Development LLC and RP MRP Potomac Yard, LLC by M. Catharine Puskar

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
CDD#2010-0001 Recommend Approval of Condition 15A only - 7-0
DSUP#2010-0021 Recommend Approval of Condition 83 only - 7-0
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

11. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Taxicab Ordinance, as recommended by the Traffic and Parking Board on September 27, 2010. (#11, 10/12/10) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

12. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Extending the Applicable Period for Reduced Fees for Certain Sewer Connections. (#10,10/12/10) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Planning Commission (continued)

13. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0015
1701 DUKE STREET
EDMONDSON PLAZA - AMENDMENT
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment for special use permit approval to allow a sign with illumination on a building taller than 35 feet and an amendment to an existing development special use permit to allow an illuminated sign; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: 1701 Duke Street, LLC presented by Leigh Bell and Jude Collins of Kearney and Company.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (inadequate notice)

14. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2010-0004
CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2010-0001
AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES
TEXT AMENDMENT #2010-0004
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0012
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0021
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0033
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0058
1401, 1801, 2401, 2403, 2405, 2901, 3901 POTOMAC AVENUE;

2301, 2801, 3951 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY; 800, 1000, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1801, 2000, 2001, 2300, 2301, 2600, 2601, 2800, 2801, 2802, 2900 MAINLINE BOULEVARD; 650 MASKELL STREET; 600 EAST MONROE; 1702, 1880 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVE (Properties within the boundaries of CDD #10 and the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan)

POTOMAC YARD DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan to increase building height limits within Landbay H and in Landbay I/J and to convert and increase density in Landbay G; b) various amendments to the CDD concept plan and design guidelines; c) an amendment to the CDD table in Section 5-602 of the City's Zoning Ordinance; d) an amendment to development special use permit conditions to remove the requirement for construction of the North Trail and other enhancements in Landbay K, and any references to the construction of the pedestrian bridge in lieu of a monetary contribution; e) an amendment to development special use permit conditions for Landbays I & J to remove the requirement for construction phasing; f) an amendment to remove special use permit conditions regarding the construction of the pedestrian bridge; g) an amendment to special use permit conditions to modify the timing of and provide an option for a monetary contribution in lieu of requirements for Landbay D; zoned CDD #10/Coordinated Development District #10 - Potomac Yards/Greens. Applicant: Potomac Yard Development LLC and RP MRP Potomac Yard, LLC by M. Catharine Puskar
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
MPA#2010-0004 Deferred 7-0
CDD#2010-0001 Recommend Approval of Condition 15A only - All Other
Amendments Deferred 7-0
DESIGN GUIDE Deferred 7-0
TA#2010-0004 Deferred 7-0
DSUP#2010-0012 Deferred 7-0
DSUP#2010-0021 Recommend Approval of Condition 83 only - All Other
Amendments Deferred 7-0
SUP#2010-0033 Deferred 7-0
SUP#2010-0058 Deferred 7-0

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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