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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, February 22, 1997 - - 9:30 a.m.


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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor Redella S. Pepper, Members of Council William C. Cleveland, William D. Euille, Lonnie C. Rich, David G. Speck, and Lois L. Walker.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Chis, Acting Director of Human Services; Mr. Sanderson, Director of Real Estate Assessments; Mr. Brannan, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Hansen, Deputy Director of Housing; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Mr. Smith, Planner, Planning and Zoning; Ms. Wilcox, Planner, Planning and Zoning; Mr. Powers, Director, Community Programs; Deputy Fire Chief Conner; Police Chief Samarra; and Lieutenant Crawford, Police Department.

Recorded by: Mrs. Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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OPENING

The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.

2. Public Discussion Period.

(a) The following persons spoke regarding pay parity and inequities reflected in the Watson Wyatt Report:

Lennis George, 2003 Mill Road;

Claude Brown, 2003 Mill Road;

Tom Steele, 2003 Mill Road;

Ruby Fitzgerald, 305 Summers Drive;

Mark Canoyer, 3909 Briarwood Place, Fairfax, VA;

Michael Green, 2003 Mill Road;

Carol Duncan, 2003 Mill Road;

Chris Sigman, 14509 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA;

Pat Henning, 5783 Rayburn Avenue;

Pat Troy, owner, Ireland's Own Restaurant;

Ron Ullrich, 310 North Columbus Street;

Oscar Wiygul, 310 South Pickett Street, representing Wiygul Automotive;

Scott Hall, 5901 Stevenson Avenue, representing COMPUSA;

Kate Schlabach, 201 King Street, representing Why Not Shop;

Carolyn and David Langley, 3205 Gunston Road;

Peter Constantine, 535 Colecroft Court;

Patricia Schubert, 907 Oronoco Street;

Connie Frogale, 105 West Luray Avenue;

Bill Hien, 2003 Mill Road;

Joe Morrash, 2003 Mill Road;

Elizabeth C. Smith, 505 Duke Street;

Duane Shields, 324 East Clifford Avenue;

Russell Peverell, 4017 Laurel Avenue;

Lillian Thompson, 900 Wolfe Street, #30;

Jesse Jennings, 1019 Oronoco Street;

Anne O'donnell, 1621 Ripon Place;

Chris Howell, 105 Adams Avenue;

Lisa Connelly, 508 North West Street;

Greg Spitzer, 2003 Mill Road;

Anna V. Gaidis, 200 North Pickett Street;

Eric Ratliff, 2003 Mill Road;

John Hines, 3019 Mosby Street, president, Warwick Village Association;

Ben Brenman, 4600 Duke Street;

Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, 2nd floor;

Gina Mooers, 4679 Longstreet Lane, #202;
Frank Ballenger, 511 Braxton Place;

Guynell Brown, 3605 Norwood Place;

Judy Bliss, 725 Four Mile Road, president, Arlandria Civic Association;

Sherry deVries, 240 North Payne Street;

Patricia A. Meadows, 5851 Quantrell Avenue, #502;

Glenda Davis, 3732 Edison Street, representing Hume Springs Citizens Association;

Cleveland Spruill, 2003 Mill Road; and

Mike Oliver, 3113 Circle Hill Road.

(b) John Chapman Gager spoke.

(c) Jacqueline Hayes, 410 North Henry Street, representing the Nannie J. Lee Cheerleaders, spoke to the need of funds for the transportation portion of the cheerleaders' competition in Myrtle Beach, SC.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-8)

Planning Commission

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council removed Docket Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0188 -- 801 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET, UNIT 102 -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit for a restaurant; zoned OCM-50/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Suns Cafe, by Pok Sun Choi.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 3; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0189 -- 5715 EDSALL ROAD -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit for a dry cleaning facility; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Edsall Custom Cleaners, Inc., by Boo H. Hwang.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)


6. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #96-0008 -- 1107, 1109, 1111 -- PRINCESS STREET -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation of the subject property from CL/Commercial Low to RB/Residential. Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

7. REZONING #96-0011 -- 1107, 1109, 1111 PRINCESS STREET -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to change the zoning designation of the subject property from CL/Commercial Low to RB/Residential. Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0181 -- 1107, 1109, 1111 PRINCESS STREET -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for special use permit, with site plan, for construction of three townhouses, with modifications to lot frontage requirement and rear yards; zoned CL/Commercial Low (rezoning to RB/Residential pending). Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, by Roger K. Bohr, R. C. Fields, Jr., engineers.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 2/22/97, 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 Vice Mayor Pepper and carried on a vote of 5-to-0, City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Docket Item No. 5, which was considered under a separate motion. The Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.

4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.



6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.

8. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker out of room

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0190 -- 618-622 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a child care center; zoned OC/Office Commercial. Applicant: Flagstone Associates, Inc., by Patrick Barney.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Pepper asked questions of the applicant regarding the location of where the children would exit the bus.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker out of room

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

9. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal from a Decision of the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services denying a request for a proposed Driveway Apron to be Located at 19 A East Custis Avenue. Appellant: Denise R. McGann. (#8 1/25/97) Note: This item has been withdrawn.

(A copy of the Planning and Zoning Director's memorandum dated February 13, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the Planning and Zoning Director's report, together with the appeal, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 9; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the withdrawal.

10. Public Hearing and Consideration of Establishment of a City Commission to Plan for the 250th Anniversary of the City. (#22a 1/28/97)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 21, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of a letter from the Library Board Chair dated February 20, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 10; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

The following persons participated in the public hearing on this item:

Mike Oliver, 3113 Circle Hill Road, suggested that the Alexandria Seaport Foundation should be included;

Phil Brooks, 3908 Colonel Ellis Avenue, representing the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, suggested that the commission have two representatives of the arts, one being from the fine arts, and one being from the performing arts, as well as including the Alexandria Seaport Foundation and citizens-at-large;

Marjorie Posner, 205 South Yoakum Parkway, representing the Library Board, requested that a representative of the Library Board be included;

Joseph S. Shumard, 809 Oronoco Street, representing the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee, supported the inclusion of a representative from the GWBCC, on the commission;

Ben Brenman, 4600 Duke Street, #1609, representing the Holmes Run Committee, recommended a representative from the Library Board, Waterfront Committee and the GWBCC;


William H. Hunley, 449 Argyle Drive, representing the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, suggested that the Alexandria Seaport Foundation be included;

Ruth Lincoln Kaye, 708 Braxton Place, suggested that the Public Records Advisory Committee be included; and

Elsie V. Thomas, 3843 Elbert Avenue, representing the Black History Resource Center, encouraged that blacks be represented on this commission.

Members of City Council participated in the discussion.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council (1) approved the establishment of a 250th Anniversary Commission consisting of: three Alexandria residents; one representative designated by the Alexandria City Public School Board; two representatives from the arts as follows, one representing the fine arts and one representing the performing arts; one representative from the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; one representative from the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; one representative from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce; one representative from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; one representative from the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage; one representative from Bienvenidos; one representative from the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission; one retail business representative, preferably with product design and retail sales; one representative from the Alexandria Library Board; one representative from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation; one representative from the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; one representative from the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission; one representative from the Alexandria Waterfront Committee; one representative from the Alexandria Youth Services Commission; one representative representing senior citizens; one representative from the Alexandria Friendship Fire House; and one representative from the American Legion; (2) requested the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance establishing the Commission; and (3) a convenor will be appointed when the appointments to the Commission are made. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"

11. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Human Services Committee's Recommendation Regarding the Human Services Contributory Budget Process. (Councilman Euille and Council Member Rich) (#17 2/11/97)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 5, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 2/22/97, 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. 2 of Item No. 11; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of a draft verbatim transcript of this item is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 11; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

It was noted at the beginning of the public hearing that the sentiment of the Council today is that this would be effective in FY 1999, should it be decided to move forward.

The following persons spoke during the public hearing on this item:

Arlene Krohmal, 705 Beverley Drive, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Hotline; a copy of Ms. Krohmal's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 4 of this item;

Jon Mathis, 2210 Mount Vernon Avenue, President, Board of Directors, Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, supported the Human Services Committee's recommendation that selection criteria be employed in evaluating proposals for human services contributions; however, does not agree with the recommendation that City Council relinquish its role in the selection of which nonprofit agencies receive funding;

Glenn Hopkins, 1224 Princess Street, representing Hopkins House; a copy of Mr. Hopkins' statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 5 of this item;

Jean Niebaur, 110 North Royal Street, representing Legal Services of Northern Virginia, supported that a change in process be delayed for a year;

Katherine Morrison, 418 South Washington Street, representing the Campagna Center; a copy of Ms. Morrison's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 6 of this item;

Frank VanDemark, 1301-5 East Abingdon Drive, representing the Board of Directors of Friends of Guest House; a copy of Mr. VanDemark's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 7 of this item:

Debbie Anderson, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Urban League; a copy of the League's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 8 of this item;

Barbara Mason, 2210 Mount Vernon Avenue, representing Alexandria Community Network Preschool, spoke specifically to the RFP process;

Dagobert Soergel, 504 North Quaker Lane, representing Alexandria Community Network Preschool; a copy of Mr. Soergel's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 9 of this item; and

Paul Heimer, 3103 North 9th Road, Arlington, VA, representing the Arlington/Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, agreed with the general thrust of the criteria as to where public funds should be dedicated, but is concerned if these criteria might exclude programs from receiving City funding.

Members of City Council and City Manager Lawson participated in the discussion of this item.





WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilman Euille, seconded by Council Member Rich, that City Council approve moving forward with making the changes in conjunction with the recommendations of the Human Services Committee proposal that was discussed today, but that those changes will not go into effect until the FY '99 proposed budget year; and additionally, that a task force be created that will allow others in the community to work with staff which will include clients, citizens, and representatives of not-for-profits, to address the issues that have been discussed today, and incorporated the suggestions in Mr. Hopkins' memorandum which addresses the creation of this task force and identifies at least seven or eight different areas which can be used as a guideline.

Mayor Donley stated, for clarification purposes, that the motion is to go ahead with the recommendation in FY '99; to appoint a task force or ask the City Manager to convene a task force that would look at or examine a number of the issues that were discussed today, including the process, (1) how agencies might contribute or be a part of the priority setting; (2) how the process would unfold, whether it would be an RFP or request for grant funding and the possible timing of issues that would be associated with that process, and the multi-year versus single-year funding issue; and (3) they would also examine the accountability and the evaluation. This particular motion does not address the aggregate funding of block grants.

Council Member Walker urged that the committee not be made entirely of those who have an interest in the outcome, that the committee should include people who are looking at the City as a whole. The goal of the committee would be to come back at the annual retreat for maybe a one-half day work session, and the City Council, at that time, would be setting its human service goals for the coming year.

Mayor Donley stated that this would be an informal discussion at the retreat prior to giving staff some input for when they come forward with the guidelines.

Councilman Speck asked that the task force include one or two BFAAC representatives.

City Manager Lawson stated that staff will come back with a suggested task force composition, including the suggestions of Council Member Walker and lay out a timetable for you, leading up to a discussion at our retreat this fall.

At this point, City Council returned to the motion made by Councilman Euille, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council approved moving forward with making the changes in conjunction with the recommendations of the Human Services Committee proposal that was discussed today, but that those changes will not go into effect until the FY '99 proposed budget year; and additionally, that a task force be created that will allow others in the community to work with staff which will include clients, citizens, and representatives of not-for-profits, to address the issues that have been discussed today, and incorporated the suggestions in Mr. Hopkins' memorandum which addresses the creation of this task force and identifies at least seven or eight different areas which can be used as a guideline. The voting was as follows:



Euille "aye" Pepper "no"
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
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New Business Item No.1: Councilman Speck stated that at the Tuesday, February 25 meeting during Oral Presentations, he will express his concern about the process of the meetings during the Public Discussion Period. He indicated that those who were here to speak on this item, and picked up the docket and saw that there was a reference to a 30-minute public discussion, and they assumed that if you looked at this docket that matters were going to come up relatively early, so we may need to think about some ground rules for the future concerning our public discussion period.
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0175 -- 227 NORTH HENRY STREET-- ALEXANDRIA LODGE, IBPOEW -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a fraternal club; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Alexandria Lodge No. 48, IBPOEW, by Donald L. Taylor.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the applicant's letter dated February 21, 1997, requesting a deferral, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 12; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

Copies of communications received from concerned neighbors are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 12; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Arthur Nelson, representing the applicant, requested that this item be deferred in order to work with the neighbors, and he answered questions directed to him by Members of Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council deferred this item to the Saturday, April 12, 1997 Public Hearing Meeting. The voting was as follows:

Rich "aye" Pepper "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker "aye"
13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0160 -- 310 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET -- FAIRFAX ROW TOWNHOUSES -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit, with site plan, for construction of a residential townhouse development. A special use permit is requested for outlot development and a temporary sales trailer. Modifications to open space and yards are requested; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: A & A Limited Partnership, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of A & A Partnership's Letter of Agreement dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 13; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

The following persons spoke during the public hearing on this item:

Duncan W. Blair, P. O. Box 820, attorney representing A & A Limited Partnership, spoke in support of the application;

Gebe Martinez Johnson, 309 North Royal Street, representing the North Royal Street and Queen Street residents, spoke in support; a copy of Ms. Johnson's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of this item;

Chester T. Davis, 307 Queen Street, spoke to reversal of the project; and

Lynn T. Olsen, 308 Queen Street, spoke against the project.

Mr. Blair spoke to Mr. Davis' concept of reversing the plan. Members of City Council participated in the discussion.

With respect to the one house (Lot 8) that had some questions, Councilman Speck stated that to the extent that the developer can, asked that he use all possible efforts to try to lower the one unit.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended Conditions #2 and 4, and the added Conditions #42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48, pursuant to the agreement between the applicant and the residents of North Royal and Queen Streets. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"



14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0187 -- 0 PRINCE STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to use an existing docking facility for an additional restaurant cruise ship; zoned W-1/Waterfront Mixed Use. Applicant: Potomac Party Cruises, Inc., by E. H. (Nina) Wilson.

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Mr. Artemel's letter dated February 10, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 14; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Mr. Neihardt's letter dated February 19, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 14; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Mr. Richards' letter dated January 24, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 4 of Item No. 14; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

The following persons spoke during the public hearing on this item:

Engin Artemel, 120 Madison Place, representing the applicant, spoke in support;

Jonas Neihardt, 725 South Pitt Street, representing Old Town Civic Association, spoke against; and

Sarita Schotta, 104 Prince Street, representing some neighbors on Prince Street, spoke in support.

Members of City Council asked questions of Mr. Artemel and Mr. Wilson, Vice President of Potomac Party Cruises, Inc.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended Condition #34, and City Council amended Condition #5 to read: "5. The applicant shall require off-street parking by all employees who drive. The applicant shall participate in the Park Alexandria Program." The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"






15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0192 -- 2000 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE -- THE SNUGGERY RESTAURANT -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a review of a special use permit for a restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Chanel, Inc., by Roy Duesterdick.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-1

(A copy of the Planning Commission report dated February 4, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 2/22/97, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Council Member Walker recused herself from the discussion and consideration of this item because she is part owner of this building.

Members of City Council directed questions to Mr. Duesterdick, applicant.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended Condition #21, and with the added Condition as follows: "That a restaurant employee staff the back room when patrons are present." The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker out of room

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

None

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (16-19)

Planning Commission (continued)

16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0087 -- 5300-5320 EISENHOWER AVENUE -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to approve noncomplying and special uses and a reduction of the required off-street parking; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: Krucoff Realty Partnership, by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney.
17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0173 -- 1500 KING STREET, UNITS 104 & 105 -- TINY TOTS DAY CARE -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit to increase the number of children permitted for a child care center; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: K & L, LLC, by Yvonne D. Weight, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred; Improper Notice

18. REZONING #96-0012 -- 717 PENDLETON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the zoning designation of the property to remove the existing proffer to allow additional uses within the zone. Applicant: Maureen C. Schantz.

19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #96-0186 -- 717 PENDLETON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a massage therapy facility; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Maureen C. Schantz.

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the deferrals and withdrawals.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 3:15 p.m., the Public Hearing Meeting of February 22, 1997, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker out of room
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APPROVED BY:




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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR


ATTEST:




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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk



The Meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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