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Office of the City Clerk
September 16, 2001

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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, September 15, 2001 - - 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.

The Mayor called for a moment of silence for the victims and the families of those victims relative to the acts of terrorism that have befallen this country.

After the moment of silence, a Piper played "Amazing Grace."

At 9:35 a.m., the meeting was recessed until the conclusion of the Special Legislative Meeting of this date.

At 2:05 p.m., the meeting was reconvened.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Public Discussion Period.

There were no speakers during the public discussion period.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 15)

Planning Commission

Without Objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 4 and 6 which were considered under separate motions.

3. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0006
1225 -1229 KING ST
OFFICE BUILDING
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0012
1200 N QUAKER LA
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0037 COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0055
1707 MT VERNON AV
ALEXANDRIA HYUNDAI COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0058
683 N WASHINGTON ST
STARBUCKS
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0062
1302 MT VERNON AV
SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0070
829 S WASHINGTON ST
PERK-UP COFFEE SHOP
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

10. ENCROACHMENT #2001-0005
829 S WASHINGTON ST
PERK-UP COFFEE SHOP
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0073
5312 EISENHOWER AV
PORSHA PITSTOP
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

12. ENCROACHMENT #2001-0006
307 WOLFE ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0064
5800 EDSALL RD
KOONS COLLISION REPAIR
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0074
2303 MT VERNON AV
CLAY QUEEN POTTERY
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

15. CITY CHARTER, SECTION 9.06; CASE #2001-0003
BLIGHTING INFLUENCES PROGRAM
COMMISSION ACTION: Approved 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar with the exception of docket item nos. 4 and 6 which were considered under separate motions. The Planning Commission 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 significant amount of land that is used by Episcopal High School and the Seminary which, of course, is not on the tax rolls, and they're receiving services from the City in a variety of ways. He queried what, if any, opportunities exist for the City to be more involved in the use of that land, the services the City provides, and the availability of any land that they are not using for City services.

Councilwoman Pepper noted the various developments on this site and expressed concern that the City is losing open space. She questioned if the City gets any kind of input with respect to open space and reported that this concern was raised at the Open Space Summit.

City Manager Sunderland stated that the Open Space Study is generally focusing on the Episcopal land but suggested that the Open Space Study focus a little more specifically on it.

Mayor Donley stated he'd be happy to have the Open Space Study group take a look at it; however, to Episcopal's defense, he noted several instances where they do permit use of their facilities for community events, students' use for sport activities, and as part of their community service requirement at Episcopal High School, students each year spend a day out in the community doing park cleanups, river cleanups, painting, etc. He stated that he thinks the real question is can the City maximize that or get a little bit bigger play for that request.

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

5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

6. Harry P. Hart, attorney representing the applicant, spoke to amendments to condition nos. 2 and 26.

Deputy Planning and Zoning Director Ross has no objections to Mr. Hart's proposed language.

Members of City Council posed questions to Attorney Hart and Applicant Reilly.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: condition no. 2 was amended to read: "2. The hours of operation of the automobile sales business shall be limited to between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Repair operations may take place from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and amended condition no. 26 "to include a $10,000 limitation for expenses for the additional brickwork." (Separate Motion)

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

8. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

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, and approved the City Manager's recommendation as follows: That the City Council (1) approve the addition and deletion of the properties listed on page three to the currently approved List of Blighting Influences in Potomac East and Potomac West; (2) approve, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.06 of the City Charter, the possible acquisition for rehabilitation/redevelopment and resale to low- and moderate-income persons or for resale "As Is" to the private market for rehabilitation/redevelopment of the Potomac East and Potomac West properties to be added to the List; and (3) authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of properties on the Blighting Influences List if it becomes necessary to acquire such properties because of the failure of the owners to comply with the program's guidelines.

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

16. Public Hearing and Consideration of submission of a renewal grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LEBG) Program for FY 2002.

There were no speakers on this item.

City Council (1) approved the submission of the City's on-line grant application, in the amount of $161,261, of which 90 percent, or $145,135, will be federal funds, and 10 percent, or $16,126, will be provided from the FY 2002 Police Department operating budget for the local match; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute any documents that may be required to receive the grant and release the grant funds to the City for expenditure.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________








REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

17. Public Hearing on Report of the Community Partnership Fund for Human Services Recommended Priorities for the FY 2003 Competitive Grant Cycle.

There were no speakers on this item.

City Council held the public hearing. Final action on the FY 2003 priorities will be at Council's Tuesday, September 25 legislative meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District

18. CASE BAR-2000-0217 -- 311 COMMERCE STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review. Old and Historic Alexandria District, denying a request for approval of a permit to demolish a dwelling at 311 Commerce Street, zoned CD/COMMERCIAL. Applicant and Appellant: Heffner Architects by William C. Thomas, Attorney. (#27 3/17/01; #19 1/13/01)

BOARD ACTION: Denied 7-0

Note: The applicant has requested City Council to vacate the appeal and remand it to the Board of Architectural Review to be considered with an application for the development of the subject and adjacent property (Lotto Office Building).

City Council [vacated the appeal] and remanded it to the Board of Architectural Review.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Planning Commission (continued)

19. TEXT AMENDMENT #2001-0001
EXPANDED SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROCEDURES
FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 11-1302 of the Zoning Ordinance to expand the type of cases the Board of Zoning Appeals may hear as special exceptions.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

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









REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0138
3901 MT VERNON AV
LILLIAN'S RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-1

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

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0071
1601 MT VERNON AV
EXXON STATION
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with a condition that staff (Planning and Zoning, and Transportation and Environmental Services) work with the applicant to examine the number of curb cuts with a goal towards improving pedestrian and vehicular safety relative to ingress and egress to the gas station.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

22. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 12-12-2 of the City Code to adopt an amendment to conform to the comprehensive services act regarding private provider membership on the Alexandria community policy and management team. (#24 9/11/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Without objection, the Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage was deferred to Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Regular Meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________











REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (23 - 33)

Planning Commission (continued) 23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0054
416 E RAYMOND AV
24. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0051
4603 DUKE ST
FOXCHASE CENTER
PINES OF FLORENCE RESTAURANT COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

25. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0061
4111 DUKE ST
DANCING PEPPERS
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

26. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0063
410 S VAN DORN ST
EL PASO OF LANDMARK
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

27. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0065
2700 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
AFGHAN RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

28. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0066
518 E HOWELL AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0069
315 MADISON ST
FLATBREADS
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

30. ENCROACHMENT #2001-0007
315 MADISON ST
FLATBREADS
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

31. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0075
200-206 N WASHINGTON ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (By Staff)

32. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0076
112 S WASHINGTON ST
BLIMPIE SUBS
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

33. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0077
100 KING ST; 101 S UNION ST
FIVE GUYS RESTAURANT
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant's Request)

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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