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June 14, 2000

At 8:30 a.m., the Dedication of the Ben
Brenman Park and the West End Park
was held at Somervelle Street and C Street.

All Persons, Including Applicants, Wishing
to Speak Before City Council Must Fill Out A
Speaker's Form (Which May Be Found in The
Rear of the Council Chamber) and Present It
to the City Clerk.

If you have a prepared statement, please present
it to the City Clerk.


Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, June 17, 2000 - - 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 except Council Member Rich.

Mayor Donley noted that Council Member Rich would not be present today due to a death in the family.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

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

(a) Robert Montague, 207 Prince Street, chairman, Alexandria Historical and Preservation Commission, stated that the Commission has consented to the preparation of a historic structures report because the Lloyd House is being vacated by the Library after a thirty-plus-year tenancy. He indicated that there is structural damage that will have to be repaired in order to make it ready for use by a new occupant. He spoke to the issue of the possibility of selling the Lloyd House to the City instead of leasing it to the City in order to raise capital so that the Commission might be in a position to participate in saving the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee as a museum house. Mr. Montague stated that he is a member of the committee that has been appointed by the new owners to consider proposals for the future possibility of reopening it as a museum house. He noted that he has been contacted by a couple of representatives of groups that are working on such proposals and said that they are hoping to eventually get some help from the



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City in some fashion in trying to achieve that objective. He indicated that this aspect of the Lloyd House and the Lee House are somewhat tied together. It was expressed by Mr. Montague that there is a need to have a meeting about it and to talk about it further in a session to see if there is anything that can be done in this regard.

He announced that he was approached yesterday by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and that Council should also be aware of their interest regarding the future use of the Lloyd House. He indicated that the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office maintains field or district offices throughout Virginia, but they do not presently have one in Alexandria, and they are interested in the possibility of placing one in the Lloyd House when it becomes available for re-occupancy.

In addition, he spoke to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge litigation situation.

Mayor Donley suggested, with respect to the Lee Boyhood Home and the Lloyd House, that over the summer members of the Alexandria Historic Resources Commission meet with staff. The Mayor indicated that he would be happy to attend those meetings as well. He requested Mr. Montague to contact Michele Evans to arrange such a meeting, perhaps in July.

Council Member Walker stated that Delegate Van Landingham was interested in bringing up the Resource Center for Historic Properties. She indicated that she would like the City to pursue that because of the possibility of getting state monies, and this is a natural place to have that kind of Resource Center. Mrs. Walker suggested to Mr. Montague that the Commission could make some kind of proposal with lots of support that the City could have prepared to go back to the General Assembly.

Vice Mayor Euille indicated that the representatives of the Coalition to Save the Lee Boyhood Home will be having a meeting with the City Manager very soon and that the concern about the Lloyd House may very well be discussed at that same meeting.

(b) Georgia Sacher, 304 North Jordan Street, #101, representing CCN (Colorectal Cancer Network) announced the existence of this group and noted that support group meetings are held at the Beatley Library.

(c) Mark Webster, 1208 Princess Street, representing the Inner City Civic Association, spoke to the action that City Council took on May 13, 2000, regarding the National Car Rental Facility at 1200 North Fayette Street.

(d) John R. Smucker, 108 North Quaker Lane, representing himself and his wife, spoke to the issue of the City’s real estate land taxation since his taxes increased seventy percent on the land portion. He noted that he will appeal his assessment with the City.

(e) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, spoke to a recent article by Robert Wrightin the Outlook Section of The Washington Post.



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(f) Kathleen Baker, 1605 Boyle Street, announced the June 19, 2000, candlelight vigil between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., beginning at the site of the Del Ray Farmer's Market, Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues, in memory of Kevin Shifflett. Ms. Baker invited the public to participate.

(g) Suzie Jackson, 1405 Juliana Place, representing the Grassroots Coalition to Save Burke Branch Library, gave a brief history of the Burke Library and how it came to fruition.

(h) Joseph Soos, 9412 William Kirk Lane, Burke, VA, representing the Adult Learning Center, Volunteer Committee, expressed a concern about the decrease in size of the Adult Learning Center when it relocates to the Burke Branch Library.

Mayor Donley invited Mr. Soos to the community planning meeting regarding the Burke Branch on June 21, 2000, and for him to be a part of the planning process.

Vice Mayor Euille asked Mr. Soos if they have gone to the School Board with their concerns.

Mr. Soos noted that they were trying to follow the proper chain of command.

Council Member Walker suggested that a group meet together with the schools and the rest of the City to see if we can establish several centers. She noted a need for more in other areas of the City so that people have easy access to the learning center and hoped that this could be done.

Mayor Donley noted that this issue will be discussed at the monthly City/School Subcommittee Meeting.

Councilwoman Pepper noted with respect to the Burke Branch Library that the square footage does not add up to the 28,000 square feet that is there and that 10,000 square feet is missing.

City Manager Sunderland stated that at the Wednesday forum there will be a thorough discussion both of alternative architectural renderings, services and programs and their makeup. He noted that there is expected to be no reduction at all in the services and programs that are delivered at the Adult Learning Center.

(i) Demetrius A. Wilkins, 425 North Payne Street, representing the Adult Learning Center, Volunteer Committee, spoke in support of maintaining the high level of service of the Center, and provided Council with his successful experience with the Adult Learning Center.

(j) Johnny Alexander, 253 Lynhaven Drive, representing the Adult Learning Center, spoke to how the Adult Learning Center helped him.

(k) John Chapman Gager spoke.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-33)

Planning Commission

Without Objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 4, 27, 28, 29 and 33 from the Action Consent Calendar and considered them under separate motions. 3. REZONING #2000-0004
2 E WALNUT ST
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0029
3250 DUKE ST
CAFE MONTI 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0040
5001 SEMINARY RD, #103
SOUTHERN TOWERS, SHERWOOD BLDG
HAPPY HOME CHILD LEARNING CENTER
6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0048
3414 MT VERNON AV
TOP WOK RESTAURANT






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0050
4106 MT VERNON AV
SHOPS ON THE AVENUE
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0051
4110 MT VERNON AV
SHOPS ON THE AVENUE 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0052
4116 MT VERNON AV
SHOPS ON THE AVENUE
VERONICA'S BAKERY & CAFE 10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0054
2141 JAMIESON AV
CARLYLE DELI MARKET







REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0055
115 S WASHINGTON ST
WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0056
103 N ALFRED ST
BITTERSWEET 13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0058
5314 EISENHOWER AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

14. TEXT AMENDMENT #2000-0007
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0060
1501 CAMERON ST
JEFFERSON-HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)


16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0061
3600 COMMONWEALTH AV
CORA KELLY MAGNET SCHOOL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0062
1115 MARTHA CUSTIS DR
CHARLES BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0063
5000 POLK AV
JAMES K POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0064
4643 TANEY AV
PATRICK HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0065
3330 KING ST
T C WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0066
5700 SANGER AV
WILLIAM RAMSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0067
701 S WASHINGTON ST
CHICKEN OUT RESTAURANT 23. ENCROACHMENT #2000-0004
701 S WASHINGTON ST
CHICKEN OUT RESTAURANT
24. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0071
107 W GLEBE RD
ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN 25. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0072
1515 MT VERNON AV
ALMOST HOME FAMILY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

26. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0073
105 S UNION ST
FIREHOOK BAKERY
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

27. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2000-0004
TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER
POTOMAC YARD
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Transportation Chapter of the City’s Master Plan to add a spine road in Potomac Yard.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0043
4580 DUKE ST
MANGO MIKE'S RESTAURANT COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0








REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

30. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0024
108 FRANKLIN ST AT S UNION ST
BACKYARD BOATS SITE
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

31. VACATION #2000-0002
108 FRANKLIN ST AT S UNION ST
BACKYARD BOATS SITE
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

32. ENCROACHMENT #2000-0003
108 FRANKLIN ST AT S UNION ST
BACKYARD BOATS SITE
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

33. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0074
4111 DUKE ST
DANCING PEPPERS RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 6-0-1

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the action consent calendar with the exception of item nos. 4, 27, 28, 29 and 33; which were considered under separate motions. The recommendations are as follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

4. Councilman Speck spoke to the signage from South Quaker Lane to Roth Street.

City Manager Sunderland stated staff will begin looking at a signage program soon.

Members of City Council participated in the discussion.

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

5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

8. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

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.

13. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

14. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

15. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

16. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

17. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

18. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

19. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

20. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

21. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

22. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

23. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

24. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

25. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

26. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

Without Objection, City Council considered docket items nos. 27 and 28 together and under one motion.

27. Council Member Walker indicated that she felt that this action was premature. She stated that she would appreciate it more if the Council would move towards supporting a major investment study to look at the transportation in this corridor as a whole and not put this in the master plan until October.

Members of City Council, Planning and Zoning Director Lynn and City Manager Sunderland participated in the discussion.

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

28. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Tuesday, June 27, 2000. (Separate Motion)

29. Vice Mayor Euille recused himself from participating in the discussion and vote on this item as he has a minority investment interest in this restaurant.

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

30. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

31. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, and authorized the Mayor to appoint Viewers. The Mayor subsequently appointed Paul Smedberg, chair, Amoret Bunn and Ruby Tucker as Viewers.

32. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.












REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

33. The applicant, Members of City Council, Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross and Code Enforcement Director Dahlberg participated in the discussion on this item.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: in condition no. 2,....no more than 40 seats shall be located on the outdoor area, and 40 is carried over into condition no. 3; eliminated condition no. 8; condition no. 17 shall read: “17. The applicant shall remove the storage trailer within one year from the date of City Council approval and establish something permanent.”; condition no. 19 shall read: “19. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan to the satisfaction of Planning and Zoning.”; and condition no. 20 shall read: “20. The height of the freestanding sign shall be lowered to 15 feet within a year.” (Separate Motion)

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

34. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from the Alexandria Electoral Board for Authorization to Proceed with the Process of Securing Relief from the Pre-clearance Provisions of the Voting Rights Act (Section 5). (#10 5/23/00)

Mayor Donley urged that a Community Meeting with dialogue be held as well as a public hearing prior to moving forward with Stage II.

City Council approved proceeding with Stage I and that Council not proceed with Stage II until a public hearing and community meeting are held to discuss the findings of Stage I.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

Without Objection, Mayor Donley noted that docket item no. 42 had been withdrawn.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

35. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to change the polling place for the William Ramsay School Election District to the William Ramsay Recreation Center, located at 5650 Sanger Avenue, and to conform the name of the district to the new polling place. (#25 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4137
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________



ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

36. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to conform the city procurement regulations to recent changes in state law, and to require the payment of a “living wage” in the procurement of certain services by the city. (#23 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council (1) finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage, and (2) transferred $215,000 from the FY 2001 General Fund contingent reserves account (103556-2707) to a Citywide non-departmental account. ORD. NO. 4138
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

37. Public Hearing and Consideration on the Report from the City Facilities Naming Committee. (#10 6/13/00; Oral(c) 5/23/00)

Councilman Speck requested staff to come back to Council with some thoughts on what will be the appropriate time and nature of events to acknowledge the naming, particularly of the West End Park and the Pavilion, in conjunction with families who are pleased beyond words.

City Council approved (1) the name of the Ellen Coolidge Burke Library be changed to the Ellen Coolidge Burke Library and Community Learning Center; (2) the West End Park at Cameron Station be named Armistead L. Boothe Park; (3) the Market Square pavilion be named the Wiley F. Mitchell, Jr. Pavilion; and (4) the Clerk's Office of the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court be named after Phyllis E. Brown.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

38. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0025
625-675 N WASHINGTON ST
SAUL CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 7-0

Councilman Speck stated that there are not a sufficient amount of Council Members who want to overturn the Planning Commission on this. He noted that the issue of loading and unloading on the driveway is not going to happen. Councilman Speck reported that there is a possibility to be able to use Wythe Street as an unloading location for the larger trucks in the section of Wythe Street on the south side between the loading dock and the corner of Wythe and Saint Asaph Streets. He indicated that it is not going to be easy and there are some engineering and design issues that have not been worked out and are not going to be decided today. Councilman Speck expressed that there is a sense that REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

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there may be the ability to resolve some issues that were thought previously not resolvable and now may be in terms of road and truck engineering. He spoke to the new condition suggested by staff and that possibly over the next few days add a another sentence to that condition with respect to Wythe Street which may work. He suggested that Council hold the public hearing today and take comment from those who wish to speak. Councilman Speck requested that speakers comment on the Wythe Street issue and any of the matters that they think are in contention. He noted that at the conclusion of the public hearing, a motion to table be made and then to complete decision on June 27. He stated that this will give staff time to look at the engineering, road building and other issues that are associated with trying to determine the Wythe Street loading. If Wythe Street cannot work, the result probably would be no Trader Joe’s.

Mayor Donley reiterated that City Council is not going to overturn the Planning Commission on this issue, but it would like to explore the Wythe Street option as Councilman Speck has recommended and take the matter up on June 27.

Councilman Speck noted after the public hearing that there seems to be three things that continue to be elements in every discussion and most of the comments that we have had. One, was no unloading on Saint Asaph Street; two, was a strong desire to have a food retailer in the building, and the third is that loading and unloading on Wythe Street is what was always intended in terms of the significant delivery. He stated that the discussion that was held earlier is to try to find a way to use Wythe Street for these large trucks. He indicated this has always been talked about and felt until very recently that it was not possible from an engineering standpoint, but now have come to think that maybe it is possible. He further stated that to the extent that Council is taking a few days to determine that, that is, he thinks this is exactly what Council ought to be doing at this point in an effort to remedy a concern and to continue to see this facility to prosper and be an important part of the community.

Mayor Donley requested that prior to Council’s meeting on June 27, that he would like Mr. Blair, representing the Saul Center, and staff to arrange for a meeting with some of the civic leaders so that they understand what’s being proposed.

Vice Mayor Euille spoke to his discussion with Mr. Blair relative to loading and unloading on Washington Street and the perception of people not knowing what’s going to happen there or the number of retail businesses that will be on the Washington Street side of the Saul Center. He suggested that at an appropriate time, maybe at the meeting with the citizens, that Mr. Blair could address that issue with them as well.

City Council moved to table with the intent to take it off of the table at the next legislative meeting.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

39. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0038
683 N WASHINGTON ST
STARBUCKS COFFEE CO
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission with the deletion of condition no. 9 and with the understanding that the loading and unloading provisions for the Saul Center will be applicable with the Wythe Street and Washington Street turnaround.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

40. Public Hearing and Consideration of Recommendations of the South Union Street Parking Study Group Concerning Parking Expansion Options and District 1 Parking Permit Status for Ford's Landing Residents. (#13 5/23/00)

Mayor Donley noted that a number of issues were raised, but he does think that there is certainly general consensus to go forward on the short-term solutions and then get more information regarding the mid-term options, particularly as it relates to the 100 block of Gibbon Street. The Waterfront Committee has already testified that they do not like the idea. He indicated that this is something that Council will hear back from staff on: the potential impact on traffic flow and the possibility of gaining ten spaces in the area.

Councilman Speck continued to question what does a Ford's Landing resident gain by being in Zone 1 that they do not have now, with the Zone 1 being 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, three-hour parking. He indicated that it means that anyone can park there from 2 p.m. on a Friday until 11:00 a.m. Monday morning. He stated that he keeps asking that and the answer really sort of speaks to some of the issues. He noted that another year of Ford's Landing residents having Zone 1 is another year of feeling like that this is something we have forever. He asked whether the Association will take the responsibility of making certain that every resident knows that this program is continuing for one year, and that at the end of that one year, the decision may be not to continue Zone 1 parking, or it may. He stated that he wants to make certain that some notice be given so everybody understands that this is not something that has been made permanent, and could, in fact, be withdrawn at the end of the year.

Attorney David Mercer spoke to Councilman Speck's concerns and noted that this time will provide an opportunity to work towards a solution.

City Council received this report, adopted the short-term recommendations and will hear further in the fall.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

41. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #99-0054
1514-1516 KING STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal from a decision of the Planning Commission, on May 4, 2000, denying a request for extension of a development site plan for construction of an office building; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant and Appellant: King Street Properties Limited Partnership, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Denied 7-0

City Council reversed the Planning Commission recommendation and added the following conditions to the approval of the extension of Development Site Plan #99-0054 as stated in Mr. Hart's letter to the Mayor and Members of City Council, dated June 15, 2000, with condition no. 1 being amended by Planning and Zoning Director Lynn to read as: (1) The applicant will modify the design of building in accord with the attached staff design guidelines to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Zoning with the same amount of floor area, the same number of off-street parking spaces in the garage, the same entrance to the garage, and the same building height as shown in the submitted site plan; (2) This is the last extension of this site plan to be granted and shall run no more than one (1) year from the date of approval by City Council; and (3) Parking management shall be done in consultation with the Upper King Street Neighborhood Association.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

42. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0049
2 E WALNUT ST
Without Objection, City Council noted the withdrawal.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


















REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

43. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0015
4380 & 4390 KING ST
PARK CENTER HOTEL
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the understanding that Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier will be working with the developer as well as the neighborhood just to insure that we have the best and smoothest traffic patterns there.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

44. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0070
801-833 S WASHINGTON ST;
806-828 S COLUMBUS ST;
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, incorporating the conditions that were submitted by the applicant and noting the new deadline of December 31, 2001; which conditions, as amended, read as follows: "2. The mix of uses shall not be changed in such a way as to require additional parking on the site in excess of the permitted parking reduction without amending this Special Use Permit."; "3. All dumpsters on the block shall be grouped in one location, as shown on the plan dated June 13, 2000, and maintained within an attractive brick enclosure no more than seven feet in height. There shall be no accessory structures of any type except the dumpster enclosure permitted outside the existing buildings."; "4. Landscaping at the entrances to the parking lot along Green and S. Columbus Streets, as generally shown on the landscape plan dated June 5, 2000, and landscaping to screen the dumpster enclosure shall be installed and maintained by the applicant. The applicant shall work with the neighbors to finalize the landscape plan, subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning and Zoning."; "5. Prior to December 31, 2001, the applicant shall screen existing and future roof top equipment with a unifying structural screen, as generally shown on conceptual plan sheet A2-2, dated May 15, 2000. The unifying structural screen shall not include tenant signs."; and deleted condition no. 6.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)

Without Objection, City Council considered docket item nos. 45 and 46 together and under one motion.

45. REZONING #2000-0001
3750 DUKE ST
METZGER SITE
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for rezoning to change proffer. Applicant: Preston Street Holdings, LLC, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

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

46. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0001
3750 DUKE ST
METZGER SITE
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

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

47. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0007
4109 DUKE ST
CROWN SERVICE STATION
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

Councilman Speck questioned staff with respect to landscape requirements that if the City requires a landscaping plan shouldn't there be a requirement that they must maintain it?

Deputy Planning and Zoning Director Ross stated that there is a requirement under the site plan ordinance that all landscaping be maintained.

Councilman Speck suggested that staff might want to include routine language requiring maintenance of landscaping in the future.



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Planning Commission (continued)

47. (continued)
Ms. Byrd, attorney for the applicant, represented that they had no objection with the suggestion.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, and changed condition no. 16 to read: "16. The existing freestanding sign shall be replaced with a sign no taller than 8' and no larger than 75 sq. ft. prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the convenience store kiosk."
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

48. ENCROACHMENT #2000-0002
4109 DUKE ST
CROWN SERVICE STATION
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

49. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0036
3216 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
CROWN SERVICE STATION
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 7-0

Ms. Byrd, attorney for the applicant, spoke to conditions 10, 12, 14 and 16.
Planning and Zoning Division Chief Johnson stated that she was okay with the conditions as presented by the applicant.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the revised conditions as presented by the applicant, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________







REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

50. VACATION #99-0007 CROWN SERVICE STATION
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 7-0

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

51. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0047
108 N PATRICK ST
OLD TOWNE COSMETICS & BODY PIERCING
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 7-0

City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

52. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0053
2400-B MT VERNON AV
TAQUERIA POBLANO
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 4-1-2

City Council overturned the Planning Commission and approved the special use permit subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff conditions with an amendment to condition no. 4 changing the hours in the last sentence from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for clearing the area of patrons and 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for cleaning and washing the area.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________










ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

53. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE Authorizing and Empowering the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of General Obligation Bonds to Finance Various Public Improvements. (#15 5/23/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4139
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

54. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to increase the fine for a third or subsequent violation of the building code involving the same property. (#18 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4140
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

55. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to require red light cameras to take at least one picture of a vehicle before it enters the intersection, and at least one picture of the vehicle after it has entered the intersection. (#19 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4141
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

56. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to reconfigure the Alexandria Commission on Employment in accord with new federal legislation. (#20. 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4142
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

57. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to delegate to the city manager the authority to establish and alter speed limits on city streets. (#21 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4143
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________







ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

58. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to correct references to the provisions of the state code governing the sale of real estate to collect delinquent taxes. (#22 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4144
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

59. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to provide for the acceptance of debit cards for the payment of certain taxes and penalties, and to eliminate the payment of interest on tax refunds of $10 or less. (#24 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4145
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

60. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the city government for fiscal year 2000. (#26 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4146
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

61. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the support of the city government for fiscal year 2001. (#27 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4147
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (62-69)

Planning Commission (continued)

62. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0041
4948-B EISENHOWER AV, #13
BUILD AMERICA SIX WAREHOUSES
SP AUTO SERVICE CENTER



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

63. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0075
315 MADISON ST
MONTGOMERY CENTER
FLATBREADS
COMMISSION ACTION: Noted deferral 7-0

64. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0077
3408 MT VERNON AV 65. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0023
120 N ROYAL ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

66. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2000-0002
REZONING #2000-0002
205, 223 S HENRY ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

67. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0016
205, 223 S HENRY ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

68. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0068
3901 MT VERNON AV
LILLIAN'S RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant's request)
For Informational Purposes Only

69. CITY CHARTER, SECTION 9.06; CASE #2000-0002
3100-3200 BUSINESS CENTER DR
DASH II SITE
END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Without Objection, City Council noted the deferrals and informational item.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

New Business Item No. 1: At 5:00 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of further discussing matters pertaining to the appointment of a new City Attorney.

At 5:35 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting and adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. RES. NO. 1971

City Council scheduled an executive session on June 20, 2000, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of further discussion of personnel matters and conducting interviews pertaining to the appointment of a new City Attorney.

At 5:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.


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