Action Docket for Special Public Hearing Meeting (04/21/2001)

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April 23, 2001

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Special Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, April 21, 2001 - - 9:30 a.m.

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Please take notice that City Council held a Special Public Hearing Meeting (in lieu of the Regular Public Hearing Meeting of Saturday, April 14, 2001) on Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of considering the following items.

/s/ Philip Sunderland, City Manager

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The Meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Cleveland, and the Deputy City Clerk called the Roll; all Members were present except Mayor Donley.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) Mark Feldheim, 1215 Prince Street, representing Old Town Civic Association, recognized Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier and
staff for their hard work, particularly in the Old Town area. He announced that OTCA has subsidized the purchase of four of the new trash cans, and he urged other civic associations and businesses to participate.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR¹ (3-5)

Planning Commission

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0162
433 N PEYTON ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a single family home with more than four unrelated persons; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Bette Gorman.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0012
2018 MT VERNON AV
THAI PEPPERS RESTAURANT

Public Hearing and Consideration of a special use permit review for a restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Savitri Sakulsom.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0015
828 N WASHINGTON ST
JERRY'S SUBS & PIZZA

Public Hearing and Consideration of a special use permit review for a restaurant; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Meldi Corporation, trading as Jerry's Subs and Pizza, by Mohammad Malik.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

For the record, Councilwoman Pepper pointed out that Thai Peppers is not related to Del Pepper.

City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented. The Planning Commission's recommendations are as follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

6. Public Hearing on and Consideration of the Revised Recommendations on the Report of the Capital Development Office Task Force. (#17 2/28/01)

Councilman Euille assured everyone that this Council is not going to act and do anything, otherwise we wouldn't be having this public hearing today, if we were not going to take into consideration all your comments, criticisms, etc. to make adjustments and modifications to this proposed plan.

Councilman Speck reiterated his willingness to listen to additional comments that can improve the idea.

There was considerable discussion among the Members of Council, City Manager and those testifying.

(A copy of a draft verbatim transcript of Council's discussion on this item is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

City Council held and closed the public hearing; directed the Manager to consider all of the comments that have been made and prepare a final report; and docketed this item for final approval by the last Legislative Meeting in June.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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Without objection, during the public hearing on docket item no. 6, Georgia Mae Oates, 804 Manor Road, #303, addressed her concern about the elimination from the proposed budget of the therapeutic recreation program from the Department of Recreation.

At this time, Councilman Euille announced that he must leave the meeting by 2:15 p.m. today.

7. Public Hearing and Consideration of The Comprehensive Transportation Policy and Program for the City. (#17 3/27/01)

Councilwoman Eberwein asked for and received assurance from Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier that Metro and transit usage will be actively considered in Phase I of this study.

Councilman Euille concurred with Councilwoman Eberwein's request and stated that he knows that Metro will agree to work with the City on transit needs.

City Council held and concluded the public hearing, and endorsed the concept of, and authorized staff to proceed with the development of, a comprehensive transportation policy and program for the City.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Public Hearing on Assessment and Tax Increase Public Notice. [This is a Requirement of the State Code to Hold a Public Hearing; however, there is no Proposed Increase in the Real Property Tax Rate of $1.11 per $100 of Assessed Value in the FY 2002 Proposed Budget.]

THE ABOVE PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD UNTIL THE TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 LEGISLATIVE MEETING.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

9. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0051
124 S WEST ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct an office building, with waiver of zone transition setback requirement, increase in permitted floor area ratio and modification to crown coverage requirements; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Riverport Land Company, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 3-3-1

City Council deferred this item to the May 12, 2001 Public Hearing Meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0152
4500 WHEELER AV

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit expansion to allow the following uses: contractor's storage yard, motor vehicle parking for more than 20 vehicles and/or motor vehicle storage yard; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: AMT, LLC, by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

City Council directed questions to and participated in an extended discussion with staff on environmental issues related to this request and on the umbrella SUP aspect which allows the applicant to sublease the property.

Councilman Euille and Councilwoman Pepper each addressed the need for City staff to move forward to closely monitor the environmental issues raised today.

City Council approved the action of the Planning Commission to grant this special use permit, with the proposed amendments as suggested by the applicant and their attorney, accepting the change to the Planning Commission's condition nos. 2, 3, 14 and 16; and amended condition no. 4 to now read: "4. Any vehicle parts, tires, or other materials that are not contained in a dumpster or other suitable trash receptacle or enclosure shall be removed weekly, or as soon as weather conditions permit, but never later than biweekly"; and amended condition no. 21 to now read: "21. Once the required building is on site, no junked, abandoned, or stripped vehicles shall be displayed, parked or stored outside."
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0159
3014 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for expansion of a noncomplying automobile repair facility to include automobile sales; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Ajmal Ghani, by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 7-0

City Council noted the withdrawal of this item.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0007
3345 KING ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a parking reduction for a single family dwelling with modifications for the front and side yard setback and lot width at the building line requirements; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: David L. Guglielmi.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

Councilwoman Eberwein brought forward her concern about the plan for traffic to back out onto King Street at this area. Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross explained that a new plan was submitted at the last minute and approved by the Planning Commission for an on-site turnaround.

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

At 12:30 p.m., City Council broke for lunch.

At 12:50 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

13. Board of Architectural Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District
CASE BAR-2000-0244 -- 216 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on December 6, 2000, denying a request for approval of new replacement windows at 216 South Washington Street, zoned CD Commercial. APPLICANT AND APPELLANT: Downtown Baptist Church by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney. (#12 3/17/01; #9 2/24/01)

BOARD ACTION: Denied 5-2

City Council overturned the recommendation of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, and upheld the appeal.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

At this time, City Council considered docket item nos. 14 and 15 together and under one motion.

14. Board of Architectural Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District
CASE BAR2001-001 -- 101 WALES ALLEY
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on February 7, 2001, granting, as amended, a request for approval of a permit to capsulate portions of a building at 101 Wales Alley, zoned CD Commercial. APPLICANT: Watauga Properties. APPELLANT: OTCA by Jonathan Wilbor, on behalf of petitioners.

BOARD ACTION: Approved, as amended 6-1

City Council approved the recommendations of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, and denied the Appellant's appeal.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Board of Architectural Review

Old and Historic Alexandria District

CASE BAR2001-002 -- 101 WALES ALLEY
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on February 7, 2001, granting, as amended, a request for approval of an addition at 101 Wales Alley, Zoned CD Commercial. APPLICANT: Watauga Properties. APPELLANT: OTCA by Jonathan Wilbor, on behalf of petitioners.

BOARD ACTION: Approved, as amended 6-1

City Council approved the recommendations of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, and denied the Appellant's appeal.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

At 2:15 p.m., Councilman Euille left the meeting.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

16. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4092, passed November 13, 1999, to revise the terms of the vacation of the public street right-of-way between Slaters Lane and West Abingdon Drive, adjacent to the Mason Hall Apartments, and to approve and authorize the construction of certain site improvements on the apartment property in connection therewith. (#17 4/10/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Councilwoman Pepper brought up that if any access by service vehicles is permitted to the southern-most door closest to Bernard Street, she would want the City's document to require that there be some kind of limits to the use.

Councilwoman Pepper requested from Mr. Hathaway, Vice President and General Counsel for Mason Hall, a copy of the engineer's report that he mentioned, for the record, which states that there is not enough room for a wall and still maintain the proposed parking, and he agreed to do so.

Members of Council, City Attorney Pessoa, Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross, and Mason Hall representatives participated in the discussion on this item.

Staff will work with Mason Hall and adjacent property owners to reach an agreement on plant material, and Mr. Hathaway agreed to put an asphalt curb on the border edge of the 12-foot paved area to contain runoff.

Mr. Hathaway represented that if they get this approval on Tuesday, they will agree to waive their right under the law to do any further paving in the back area.

City Council held and closed the public hearing and deferred action until the Tuesday, April 24 Legislative Hearing when all of Council will be present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (17-24)

Planning Commission (continued)

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0010
5245 DUKE ST
CARMEN'S ITALIAN ICE

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned OCM-50/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Jason Mandler.

COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn, by applicant

18. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0032
5010 DUKE ST
CAMERON STATION - PHASE V

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit amendment to remove the area west of Tancretti Lane from the Phase V plan; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates LLC, by David T. McElhaney, engineer.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

19. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0031
450 FERDINAND DAY DR
ARCHSTONE - CAMERON STATION (Phase VI)

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct apartment buildings; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Archstone Communities Trust, by Anthony C. Morse, engineer, and Jonathan Rak, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0085
450 FERDINAND DAY DR
ARCHSTONE - CAMERON STATION

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to the Cameron Station transportation management plan (TMP) to incorporate the site area of the proposed apartment buildings; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Archstone Communities Trust, by Anthony C. Morse, engineer, and Jonathan Rak, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0165
304 CALVERT AV

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for general automobile repair and sales; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Julio A. Benevides.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (applicant's request)

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0006
150 S PICKETT ST
PASSPORT INFINITI

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for expansion of the existing automobile dealership facility; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Passport Motorcars Inc., by Everett A. Hellmuth, III.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (applicant's request)

23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0009
2762 DUKE ST
GREATER SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a parking reduction for a church; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, by Diane Alvin.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (applicant's request)

24. VACATION #2001-0001
706-708 MONTGOMERY ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for vacation of the public alley and court rights-of-way; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Rafat Mahmood; and appointment of viewers for same.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (applicant's request)

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Without objection, City Council noted the withdrawal and deferrals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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