Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, February 20, 1993 - - 9:30 am
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Present: Mayor Patricia S. Ticer, Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland, Members of Council Kerry J. Donley, T. Michael Jackson, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, and David G. Speck.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services; Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Mr. Leiberg, Urban Planner, Planning and Community Development; Mr. McMahon, Deputy Director of General Services; and Sergeant Mason, Police Department.
Recorded by: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
OPENING
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ticer, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
New Business Item No. 1: Mayor Ticer asked for a moment of silence in memory of Colonel Joseph Mitchell who passed away this past week. He was very active in the community, and was the first curator of Fort Ward Museum.
New Business Item No. 2: Councilman Speck reminded those who were watching or were present that today is "Kid-Vid I.D. Day" at the cable television studios. This is a program that the Police Department and Jones Intercable provide free video taping and finger printing for the kids. It is today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jones Intercable studios.
New Business Item No. 3: Vice Mayor Cleveland introduced and welcomed members of Webelos Pack No. 1515 from the City of Alexandria who are present to work on their citizenship award.
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item Nos. 12, 14, 13, and the Consent Calendar, out of order.
NOTE: Docket Item Nos. 12 and 14 were considered as part of one motion.
12. Public Hearing on and Consideration of a Request for an Overhead Utilities Variance at 609 Queen Street. (#9 2/9/93)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 3, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of Jonathan P. Rak's letter dated February 19, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 12; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
14. SUP #1867-B - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to expand the existing Ecco Cafe Restaurant located at 220 North Lee Street; zoned CD, Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Ecco of Alexandria, Inc., by Frank Gallego.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of Frank Gallego's letter dated February 17, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 14; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried unanimously, City Council noted the deferrals as requested by the applicants. [#12. March 20, 1993; and #14. For a period of 60 days.] The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
13. Public Hearing on and Consideration of a Request for Permission to Remove a 27" Oak Tree (Currently Designated a Specimen Tree) from the Property Located at 306 Woodland Terrace, in Order to Construct a House with a Driveway Entering from Woodland Terrace.
(A copy of Richard Kauffman's letter dated February 17, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council reset this matter for public hearing at its meeting of March 9, 1993. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR 3 - 10
Planning Commission
3. SUP #2558-A - Public Hearing and Consideration of a review of a Special Use Permit for the existing automobile repair garage for the Alexandria Diamond Cab Company located at 4568-4570 Eisenhower Avenue; zoned OCM 100, Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Alexandria Diamond Cab, by Robert R. Hoar.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 3; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
4. TA #93-005 - Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Article VIII (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Section 8-100 (Off-Street Parking Required), Subsection (A) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of clarifying the existing provisions of this section and adding a provision to allow new development not requiring transportation management plan (TMP) approval to obtain a reduction in required parking by special use permit. Staff: Planning and Community Development.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
5. TA #93-008 - Public Hearing and Consideration of amendments to Article III (Residential Zone Regulations), Division B (Townhouse and Multifamily Zones), Section 3-800 (RCX/Medium Density Apartment Zone), Subsection 3-805 (Density and Lot Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of clarifying the residential density and lot size requirements in the RCX Zone. Staff: Planning and Community Development.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
6. SUP #1601-D - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to enclose the outdoor seating area of T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant located at 4700 King Street, within the King Street Plaza Shopping Center; zoned (OCM 100 Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant, Inc., by Cyril D. Calley, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)3
7. SUP #2025-B - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to add catering service to the existing full service and delivery restaurant known as Mancini's Cafe located at 2950 Eisenhower Avenue, within the Alexandria Tech Center Office Park; zoned OCM 100, Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Mancini's, Inc., by Robert P. Dirmeyer.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
8. SUP #2634 - Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a carry-out restaurant with delivery service located at 1230 North Henry Street; zoned OCM, Office Commercial/Medium. Applicant: Malik Mohammad, by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
9. SUP #2645-A - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate retail sales and personal services at the property located at 215 South Union Street, known as the Carriage House Shopping Mall; zoned W-1, Waterfront Mixed Use. Applicant: George and Agnes Spicer.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. SUP #2658 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a garage for light automobile repair known as Dina and Siam Auto Service located at 3120 Duke Street; zoned CG, Commercial General. Applicant: Dinh Complete Auto Repair, Inc., t/a Dina and Siam Auto Service, by Xi Dinh and/or Lawrence E. Lindeman, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, city Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented. The Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:
3. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
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4. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the proposed text amendments and referred to the City Attorney for processing of an ordinance.
5. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the proposed text amendments as amended by the Planning Commission and referred to the City Attorney for processing of an ordinance.
6. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
7. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
8. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
9. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and added a condition to limit the permit to the property owner only or to any corporation in which the applicant has a controlling interest, and made this condition as Condition #1, and made the staff recommended condition as Condition #2.
10. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and amended Condition #11 and deleted Condition #15.
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Speck "aye"
OPENING (continued)
2. Public Discussion Period.
(a) Carolyn Piucci, 4600 S. Four Mile Run, #813, Arlington, vice president, Alexandria Jaycees, spoke about the Jaycees' game, "Alexandriaopoly", which they are selling to raise money for the Head Start Program. The game costs $23.95, plus 4.5% sales tax, and can be ordered from the Alexandria Jaycees, P.O. Box 1836, Alexandria, VA 22313. For information, call 703-866-7171.
(b) Carollyn James, 7012 Woodland, Takoma Park, MD, the school teacher at the Alexandria Jail, thanked the Mayor and City Council for its support for this program.
(c) John Chapman Gager, spoke during this period.5
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
11. Public Hearing on Council Member Rich's Proposal, "A New Course for Alexandria."
(A copy of Council Member Rich's Proposal is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a partial verbatim transcript of this item and copies of prepared statements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 11; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
Copies of communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 11; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following persons participated in the public hearing on this item:
Joanne Pyle, 8 W. Chapman Street, Chair, Commission on Status of Women;
Donna Kloch, 300 N. Washington Street, Alexandria United Way;
John (Jack) Hughes, 500 Wolfe Street, Chair, Governor's Advisory Board on Aging;
Leslie Hagan, 419 E. Howell Avenue, Vice Chair, Alexandria School Board;
Suzanne Thomas, 200 S. Fairfax Street, #14;
The City Manager is to come back with a report and analysis of Ms. Thomas' suggestion concerning a task force to look into a comprehensive approach to the services that the zero to four-year-old at-risk children in the City need.
Clare McCullough, 110 N. Royal Street, Suite 505, Legal Services of No. Va.;
George Foote, 910 Vicar Lane;
Emmitt Carlton, 3110 Mt. Vernon Avenue, #405, Alexandria Branch of the NAACP;
Lydia Carter, 4701 Kenmore Avenue, #909, Office on Women;
Marcia Ritchie, 211 N. Payne Street, Project New Course;
Bill Dickinson, 805 N. Quaker Lane;
Dagobert Soergel, 504 N. Quaker Lane, Early Childhood Development Commission;
Jill Eichner, 201 W. Walnut Street, Project New Course;
Steve Mellette, 1417 Juliana Place, past Chair, Landlord/Tenant Relations Board;
David M. Phillips, 23 Fendall Avenue;6
Wendi Kaplan, 21 W. Caton Avenue;
Richard Maynard, 2403 Davis Avenue;
Kim Pittman, 7617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA,
AFSCME Council 30;
Glenda Davis, 3732 Edison Street, Project New Course;
Lottie Sneed, 2525 Mt. Vernon Avenue;
Ed Hatcher, 19 W. Walnut Street, Project New Course;
Richard Reno, 416 E. Alexandria Avenue, Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Community;
Stan Vosper, 419 Jackson Place;
Georgia Cannady, 1103 Dartmouth Road, President, Alexandria League of Women Voters;
Mike Holm, 445 Old Town Court;
Vida Johnson, 3438 Haines Way, Suite 101, Falls Church, VA, President, Education Association of Alexandria (EAA);
Susan B. Kellom, 719 S. Fairfax Street;
Greg Tsoucalas, 4000 Fort Worth Avenue, Academic Resources Coalition;
Paul Allison, 9 W. Mt. Ida Avenue, Chair, Human Rights Commission;
Frances B. Johnson, 3512 Saylor Place, Virginia Citizens for Preschool Education;
Raymond T. Johnson, 505 S. Henry Street, Local 278 AFSCME and Landlord/Tenant Relations Board;
Ethel S. Underwood, 5300 Holmes Run Parkway, Chair, Alexandria Commission on Aging;
David W. Brown, 503 Woodland Terrace;
Jean S. Moore, 1419 Janney's Lane, Alexandria Archaeology Commission;
Ruth Reeder, 2 W. Glendale Avenue, Friends of Alexandria Archaeology;
John A. Stanton, 622 1/2 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria Society for Preservation of Black Heritage;
Ben Brenman, 4600 Duke Street, Alexandria Archaeological Commission;
Jacqueline Simms, 2260 N. Beauregard Street, #A4, Alexandria Women's Shelter;
Stephen Newman, 648 Timber Branch Parkway;
Rod Kuckro, 209 E. Alexandria Avenue;
Joanne Tomasello, 511 N. Pickett Street, Office of Women/Human Rights;
J. Glenn Hopkins, 1224 Princess Street, Hopkins House Association;
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WITHOUT OBJECTION, Council welcomed former Vice Mayor Lionel R. Hope, who was in town visiting;
John Komoroske, 3106 Circle Hill Road, his statement was read by Deena Flinchum;
Brian T. Moran, 1726 Dogwood Drive;
Russ Davis, 15A E. Windsor Avenue; and
Jim Mulligan, 4600 Duke Street, Apt. 1610.
Albert W. Angulo, 916 S. Saint Asaph Street, representing the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, was available to answer any questions or requests by City Council.)
The public hearing was concluded. [City Council did not take any action at this time.]
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
15. SUP #2657 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a recycling facility located at 619 Burnside Place; zoned I, Industrial. Applicant: Brent Trucking Company, Inc., by Eric E. Zicht.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 4-1
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a petition dated February 18, 1993, in opposition to this special use permit which is signed by the six major businesses on the 800 and 900 blocks of S. Pickett Street, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following persons participated in the public hearing on this item:
Terry R. Head, 5908 Oak Grove Street, Mason Neck, VA, representing Victory Van Corporation and Metropolitan Transfer Corporation, spoke against, and read a letter in opposition from Richard P. Ellison, 1410 Coventry Lane, representative of BOAT/U.S., who had to leave the meeting; and
Eric Zicht, 166 Fort Evans Road, N.E., Leesburg, VA, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application.
Members of City Council asked questions of Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, Mr. Zicht, and Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously, City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and deleted Condition #6, amended Condition #18 and added Conditions #24 and #25, and City Council amended Condition #2 to read: "The hours of operation of the recycling facility shall be as follows: (T&ES) Collection/Receiving and truck traffic (a) Summer (May 1-September 30) 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM (b) Winter (October 1 - April 30) 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM". The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
16. SUP #2647 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a dry cleaning and laundry business located at 3425-B King Street; zoned CG, Commercial General. Applicant: Du Hwan Chon, by Nathan Burns, agent.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0
(A copy of the Planning Commission's report dated February 2, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following person participated in the public hearing on this item:
Nathan Burns, 5225 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD, representing the applicant, spoke in support and answered questions asked by Members of City Council.
Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Mr. Leiberg, Urban Planner, answered questions directed to them by Members of City Council.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded simultaneously by Councilman Donley and Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, and City Council added two conditions to read as follows: "#8. That the parking lot be restriped to the satisfaction of the Director of T&ES."; and "#9. There shall be no liquid or vapor leakage of solvents from the system. (Health) (P&CD)." The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Ticer "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
17. Public Hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to establish a committee on affordable housing. (#19 2/9/93; ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated February 16, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 7, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 17; 2/20/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Ms. Davis, Director of Housing, and the City Attorney explained that the substitute ordinance needed an additional amendment on page 3, next to the last line, strike the words "or clerical".)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council finally passed the substitute ordinance, as amended, upon its Second Reading. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
The substitute ordinance finally passed as amended reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 3615
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, by adding thereto a new Article G to establish a committee known as the AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, city council established the Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ("Ad Hoc Committee") in December 1990 to review and make recommendations on an affordable housing policy (the "policy"); and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Ad Hoc Committee have been completed; and
WHEREAS, city council voted on January 12, 1993, to establish an Affordable Housing Committee ("Committee") to replace the Ad Hoc Committee, the purposes of the Committee being to advise city council on issues regarding the maintenance and promotion of affordable housing, to make recommendations to council for policies governing the expenditure of the city's housing trust fund monies, and to oversee the administration of the housing trust fund; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, Title 2 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended by adding thereto a new Article G to read as follows:10
ARTICLE G
Affordable Housing Committee
Sec. 2-4-71 Creation, composition and organization.
(a) There is hereby established a committee known as the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
(b) The voting membership shall consist of twelve citizen members who shall be appointed by city council. The composition of the voting membership shall be as follows:
(1) Twenty-five percent of the voting membership shall be representatives of the construction industry and providers of housing. These members shall consist of one individual from each of the following groups who is associated with that group and who has demonstrated connections with the group:
a. builders
b. real estate professionals; and
c. landlords.
(2) Twenty-five percent of the voting membership shall be representatives of the users of affordable housing. These members shall consist of one individual from each of the following groups who is associated with that group and who has demonstrated connections with the group:
a. tenants;
b. homeowners; and
c. the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority ("ARHA").
(3) Twenty-five percent of the voting membership shall be representatives of the community. These members shall consist of one individual from each of the following groups who is associated with and has demonstrated connections with the group:
a. the religious community;
b. civic associations; and
c. groups interested in the promotion and maintenance of affordable housing in Alexandria.
(4) Twenty-five percent of the voting membership shall be representatives of the commercial sector. These members shall consist of one individual from each of the following groups who is associated with and has demonstrated connections with the group:
a. the financial community;
b. employers; and
c. the legal community.
(c) The non-voting membership of the committee shall consist of three representatives of the city who will serve in an advisory capacity. The city representative members shall consist of one representative of each of the following city departments:11
(1) the office of housing;
(2) the department of planning and community development; and
(3) the department of human services.
(d) Voting members of the Committee shall be appointed in the manner prescribed in article A of this chapter. Such members shall be appointed to three-year staggered terms and shall be eligible for reappointment. One-third of the initial appointments shall be for a one year term, one-third of the initial appointments shall be for a two year term, and one-third of the initial appointments shall be for a three year term. Initial terms of office shall be determined by lot at the first committee meeting. Non-voting members shall be appointed by the city manager.
2-4-72 Functions; powers; duties.
(a) The functions of the committee shall be as follows:
(1) to oversee the administration of the housing trust fund;
(2) to make recommendations to city council regarding the expenditure of housing trust fund monies;
(3) to advise and make recommendations to city council regarding affordable housing policy and goals;
(4) to actively seek, promote and influence non-city funding opportunities through city council for affordable housing;
(5) to review staff recommendations on affordable housing plans;
(6) to appoint one member of the committee to serve as liaison to ARHA;
(7) to represent the interests of affordable housing before other city boards and commissions; and
(8) to serve as an advocate for the promotion of affordable housing.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2-4-9, the executive secretary to the committee shall provide no administrative assistance or resources to the committee.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall become effective upon the date and at the time of its final passage.
Introduction: 2/9/93
First Reading: 2/9/93
Publication: 2/11/93; 2/12/93
Public Hearing: 2/20/93
Second Reading: 2/20/93
Final Passage: 2/20/93
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18. Public Hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance to change the date from February 23, 1985, to September 1, 1984 that determines whether approved but not yet constructed and not otherwise "vested" site plans are effected by the new Zoning Ordinance that was adopted on June 24, 1992. The practical effect of the ordinance is to retain the validity of the site plan for the Pitt Street Center which was approved between September 1, 1984, and February 23, 1985. (#20 2/9/93; ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(Duncan W. Blair, P. 0. Box 820, attorney representing Ameribanc Savings Bank, was available to answer questions.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
The ordinance finally passed reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 3616
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 11-419 (APPLICATION TO SITE PLANS PREVIOUSLY FILED), under Section 11-400 (SITE PLANS) of Division B (DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS), Article XI (DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS AND PROCEDURES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. That Section 11-419 of the City of Alexandria Zoning ordinance be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding thereto a new subsection (C) to read as follows:
(C) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, any site plan approved by the planning commission on October 2, 1984, shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (B) of this section.
Section 2. Upon the date and at the time of its final passage, this ordinance shall become effective as of June 24, 1992, nunc Pro tunc.
Introduction: 2/9/93
First Reading: 2/9/93
Publication: 2/11/93; 2/12/93
Public Hearing: 2/20/93
Second Reading: 2/20/93
Final Passage: 2/20/93
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
DEFERRAL CONSENT CALENDAR 19 - 40
Planning Commission (continued)
19. SUP #2543-A - Public Hearing and Consideration of a review of a Special Use Permit for the existing nonconforming convenience store located at 201 Hume Avenue; zoned R-2-5, Residential. Applicant: Ransom and Lena Gibson, by Thomas Woehrle, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by Staff Prior to Hearing.
Reason: To Allow Applicant To Meet With Citizen Association.
20. TA #92-030 - Public Hearing and Consideration of text amendments to Article VII (Supplemental Zone Regulations), Section 7-1200 (Utilities), Subsection 7-1202 (Special Use Utilities), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of eliminating the special use permit requirement for freestanding pad-mounted transformers, and changing the term "static transformer stations" to "electric power substations" Staff: Planning and Community Development.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Deferral 5-0.
Reason: To allow staff additional time for study.
21. TA #93-003 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a study to address the status of doctors and dentists who operated as home occupations under the previous zoning code and who were not in compliance with that code when the new zoning ordinance was adopted on June 24, 1992. Staff: Planning and Community Development.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Deferral 5-0.
Reason: To allow staff additional time for study.
22. REZONING #92-003 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a change in zone classification from CD/Commercial Downtown Zone to RCX/Medium Density Apartment Zone, with proffer, for the property located at 601 Wilkes Street, containing approximately 0.53 acre (23,194 square feet) of land area. Applicant: Tannery House Condominium Association, by Joseph B. Mitchell.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Deferral 5-0.
Reason: To allow the applicant time to review proffer.
23. SUP #2591-A - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to add delivery service to the existing carry-out restaurant known as the Wings to Go Restaurant located at 514 South Van Dorn Street, Unit B, within the Van Dorn Station Shopping Center; zoned CG, Commercial General. Applicant: David C. Gates, Kathleen A. Gates and Scott W. Gates.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by Staff Prior to Hearing.
Reason: Applicant failed to send legal notice of hearing.
24. SUP #2651 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a full-service and carry-out restaurant located at 239 South Van Dorn Street, within the Van Dorn Plaza Shopping Center; zoned CG, Commercial General. Applicant: Syed N. Shah.
COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn by Applicant Prior to Hearing.
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25. SUP #2652 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a garage for light automobile repair located at 6 West Glebe Road; zoned CSL, Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Alfred Donigan.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Deferral 5-0.
Reason: To allow applicant to meet with civic association.
26. SUP #2655 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to operate an automobile sales business located at 5800-A Edsall Road; zoned CG, Commercial General. Applicant: Cavalier Automotive, Inc., by Gregory B. Powell.
COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn by Applicant Prior to Hearing.
27. VACATION #93-001 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for vacation of a portion of a public alley right-of-way for the property located at 2204 Valley Circle; zoned R-8 Residential. Applicant: James G. and Carol A. Hergen, by Alexandria Surveys.
COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn by Applicant Prior to Hearing.
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS
28. OLD TOWN
Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Old Town Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by amending language pertaining to policy guidelines on restaurants within the Old Town area.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred prior to the meeting for 60-90 days.
29. ALEXANDRIA WEST
MPA-92-1 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Alexandria West Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of Seminary Road and Dawes Avenue. (This application was filed to change 5350 and 5410 Dawes, 5319 and 5333 Fillmore from a single-family Residential Low designation to a townhouse Residential Medium designation.] Applicant: Fillmore-Dawes Partnership, by William C. Thomas, Jr., Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn by Applicant prior to the meeting.
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SEMINARY HILL/STRAWBERRY HILL 30 - 31
30. MPA-92-12 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 3000 block of Duke Street. [This application was filed to change 3500 Duke Street (known as the "FADCO" site) from a Commercial Low designation to a Community Commercial or Office Commercial High or Commercial Residential Mixed Use-High designation.] Applicant: N. Vernon Cockrell, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
31. MPA-92-13 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 3000 block of Duke Street. (This application was filed to change 3614 Duke Street (Normandy Hill Apartments) from a Residential Medium designation to a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-Low designation.] Applicant: N. Vernon Cockrell, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
BRADDOCK ROAD METRO STATION AREA 32 - 36
32. MPA-92-6 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 600 block of North Payne Street. [This application was filed to change 621 North Payne Street (Security Storage block) from a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-Medium designation to a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-High designation.] Applicant: Security Storage Company of Washington D. C., by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
33. MPA-92-7 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing the land use designations in the vicinity of the 100 blocks of North Payne and West Streets. [This application was filed to change 110 North Payne Street (Andrews Warehouse) from a Commercial Downtown designation to a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-Medium or Office Commercial High or Industrial designation.] Applicant: Andrews Stephenson Partnership, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
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34. MPA-92-8 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 500 block of North Henry and the 1000 block of Pendleton Streets. [This application was filed to change 513-515 North Henry Street and 1018-1020 Pendleton Street from Commercial Service Low to Office Commercial Medium or Commercial General. Applicant: William H. Savage and Ilona S. Garrard, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
35. MPA-92-9 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 500 block of North Fayette Street. [This application was filed to change 520 North Fayette Street (Perkins Warehouse) from a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-Medium designation to an Office Commercial High designation.] Applicant: Alfred W. Perkins, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
36. MPA-92-11 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing land use designations in the vicinity of the 500 blocks of North Fayette and Henry Streets. (This application was filed to change 509-511 North Fayette Street, 1101-1115 Oronoco Street, 516 North Henry Street and 1101 Pendleton Street (Hennage Creative Printers) from a Commercial Residential Mixed Use-High designation to an Office Commercial High designation. Applicant: Joseph H. and June Hennage, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
OLD TOWN NORTH
37. MPA-92-10 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to increase the F.A.R. allowed without a special use permit under the CDX land use designation for small parcels in a retail focus area when structured parking is provided. Applicant: Kyriacos Euripides, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
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KING STREET/EISENHOWER AVENUE 38 - 39
38. MPA-92-14 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a resolution to amend the King Street/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to increase heights allowed within the Cameron Center CDD district from 200 feet with a maximum average of 150 feet up to 225 feet with a variety of building heights. Applicant: Alexandria Research Center Limited Partnership, by Harry P. Hart, Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because applicant failed to mail proper notice.
39. MPA-92-5 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to the King Street/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan section of the adopted 1992 Master Plan to change the Coordinated Development District principles for Cameron Center to allow by-right development up to heights of 100 feet. Applicant: Lehigh Portland Cement Company, by Donald F. Simpson, Developer Agent.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by staff because meeting was canceled.
Board of Architectural Review
40. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal of the Decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic District, on January 19, 1993, Denying Approval of a Rear Addition and Alterations to the Townhouse at 813 South Royal Street, by James N. Wilhoit, Applicant.
NOTE: The applicant has a pending application before the Board of Architectural Review which is to be heard on February 17, 1993. The applicant has requested that this appeal be deferred to the April Public Hearing Meeting.
END OF DEFERRAL CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously, City Council noted the deferrals and withdrawals. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, at 2:35 p.m., the Public Hearing Meeting of Saturday, February 20, 1993, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
APPROVED BY:
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PATRICIA S. TICER MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
NOTE: The Work Session, which was a briefing by Richard Flaherty, Executive Director, Economic Development Program, on the Mayor's Business Outreach Program, was concluded at 3:15 p.m.
(Material pertaining to this work session is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council and is incorpoated herewith as part of the record by reference.)
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