Action Docket for Public Hearing Meeting (02/24/2001)

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Office of the City Clerk
February 26, 2001

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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, February 24, 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 Deputy City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present except Councilman Euille.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) Without Objection, Elizabeth Barnes, 314 Prince Street, spoke on docket item no. 16 at this time. Ms. Barnes described her experiences being handicapped with multiple sclerosis and spoke against the proposed ordinance as written;

(b) Bert Ely, 200 South Pitt Street, on behalf of Coalition for a Sensible Bridge, addressed various Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction issues (A copy of Mr. Ely's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.);

Mayor Donley advised that he and the City Manager will be taking his comments to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge group in the next few weeks.

(c) Nancy Kincaid, 400 Madison Street, #1408, from Y-ME NCA Breast Cancer Support and Information Organization, explained the Y-ME 24-hour Hope Line at (703) 461-9616 and other services provided by her organization, and she distributed materials, which include the Resource Guide for Breast Cancer Patients in the National Capital Area (A copy of these materials is on file in the office of the City Clerk.);

Mayor Donley asked Ms. Kincaid to be sure to leave copies of some of the material with the Deputy City Clerk so that she can forward the booklet and the information about the hot-line to our Health Department as well as the Office on Women, and he encouraged Y-ME to participate in the annual walk to fight breast cancer in Alexandria.

(d) Richard W. Stepp, 3303-B Commonwealth Avenue, spoke requesting an appeal process for abandoned vehicles which are towed and impounded by the City;

Mayor Donley asked the City Manager to work something out with Mr. Stepp.

(e) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, commended the Environmental Policy Commission as a model commission. She shared her concern about maintaining the City's Victorian buildings and spoke to the possibility of the Seaport Foundation sharing a portion of the former Seaport Inn building for their museum. She distributed a brochure from the Waterfront Alliance on a proposal for a river garden. (A copy of the brochure is on file in the office of the City Clerk.);

(f) Jorge E. Figueredo, 1200 North Howard Street, Executive Director of Hispanic Committee of Virginia, stated his case for assistance in securing in-kind or low-cost office space in the City to better serve Alexandria Hispanic families in need. (A copy of Mr. Figueredo's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.);

Mayor Donley inquired about the Hispanic Committee applying for a grant from the Community Partnership Fund. Mr. Figueredo has been working with Human Services Director O'Regan on this, and he thanked Councilwoman Woodson for her assistance.

(g) Bud Hart, 307 North Washington Street, attorney representing Appellant York on items 10 - 13, requested deferrals so that the appellant, Dr. York, could be heard before the full City Council.

After discussion of Mr. Hart's request, City Council decided to hold the public hearing on the appeals today and defer the matter to its first legislative meeting in March for consideration.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 7)

Planning Commission

Without Objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 6 and 7 from the Consent Calendar and considered them under separate motions.

3. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0050
1200 NORTH QUAKER LANE
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct and reconfigure roadways and parking areas and to construct an alumni cottage for the existing private school campus; zoned R-20/Residential. Applicant: Episcopal High School, by Ronald J. Keller, R. C. Fields, Jr. Associates.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0158
3700 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
LINCOLN AT ALEXANDRIA

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a coordinated sign program for a residential development to allow two entrance signs on Route 1; zoned CDD-7/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: EQR-Lincoln Alexandria, LLC, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0041
1605 CAMERON STREET
OSWALD DURANT RECREATION CENTER

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, for construction of an addition to the recreation center and construction of a parking lot in the rear of the site; zoned RB/Residential and POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of General Services, by Fulmer Collins.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

6. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0049
1000 ST STEPHEN'S ROAD
ST STEPHEN'S & ST AGNES SCHOOL

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit amendment to (1) increase student enrollment, (2) relocate the chapel/performing arts center, and (3) build other on-site improvements, including parking; zoned R-8/Residential and R-12/Residential. Applicant: Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0164
214 & 220 SOUTH UNION STREET

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for an art school; zoned W-1/Waterfront Mixed Use. Applicant: The Art League, Inc., by Linda Brinker Hafer.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of docket item nos. 6 and 7 which were considered under separate motions. The Planning Commission 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.

6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the amendment to replace Condition #42 so that it now reads: "42. Any proposed building or structure adjacent to the property lines of 3970, 4000 and 4004 Ft. Worth Avenue shall be set back a minimum of one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the property line." (Separate Motion)

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the correction to Condition #6 to read "36 parking spaces." (Separate Motion)

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

8. Public Hearing and Consideration of Staff Recommendations Regarding the Planning Process for a Community Center at Cameron Station.

City Council concluded the public hearing and docketed it for consideration on February 28, 2001.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review (continued)

9. 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.

BOARD ACTION: Denied 5-2

City Council noted the deferral to the March 17, 2001 public hearing meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Without Objection, City Council held the public hearing on item nos.10, 11, 12 and 13 together, and at the request of Mr. Hart, attorney for the appellant, deferred consideration until the full City Council is present.

10. CASE BAR-2000-0171 -- 608 CAMERON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on November 15, 2000, denying a request for approval of a permit to demolish portions of a dwelling located at 608 Cameron Street, zoned CD Commercial. Applicant and Appellant: Richard Clausen by Harry P. Hart, attorney. (#36 12/16/00)

BOARD ACTION: Denied 4-3

City Council held the public hearing and deferred consideration to the first legislative meeting in March.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. CASE BAR-2000-0172 -- 608 CAMERON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on November 15, 2000, denying a request for approval of an addition at 608 Cameron Street, zoned CD Commercial. Applicant and Appellant: Richard Clausen by Harry P. Hart, attorney. (#37 12/16/00)

BOARD ACTION: Denied 4-3

City Council held the public hearing and deferred consideration to the first legislative meeting in March.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review (continued)

12. CASE BAR-2000-0296 -- 608 CAMERON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on January 17, 2001, denying a request for approval of a permit to demolish portions of a building located at 608 Cameron Street, zoned CD Commercial. Applicant and Appellant: Richard Clausen by Daniel C. York, architect.

BOARD ACTION: Denied 3-2

City Council held the public hearing and deferred consideration to the first legislative meeting in March.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

13. CASE BAR-2000-0297 -- 608 CAMERON STREET -- Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on January 17, 2001, denying a request for approval of an addition at 608 Cameron Street, zoned CD Commercial. Applicant and Appellant: Richard Clausen by Daniel C. York, architect.

BOARD ACTION: Denied 3-2

City Council held the public hearing and deferred consideration to the first legislative meeting in March.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

14. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to rezone the property at 3, 5, 7 and 9 East Maple Street from R-2-5 Single and Two- family Zone to RB Townhouse Zone. (#16 2/13/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4186
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment for outdoor restaurant seating at the Uptowner Cafe, located at 1609 King Street. (#17 2/13/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4187
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

16. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to add a new Section 5-8-117 to the City Code to revise the procedures for the approval, in residential areas, of on-street parking spaces reserved for the use of persons with disabilities. (#18 2/13/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council held the public hearing and remanded the item back to staff for some refinements, especially in light of some of the comments Council received today relative to a specific issue, particularly with the committee that was set up as well as the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and return to Council in April with a substitute ordinance.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 2-4-71 of the City Code to revise the membership of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. (#19 2/13/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO.4188
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 12-13-2 of the City Code to revise the membership of the Youth Policy Commission. (#20 2/13/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4189
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (19-23)

Planning Commission (continued)

19. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0030
400 CAMERON STATION BOULEVARD
HALLMARK - CAMERON STATION (Phase VII)

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct a senior housing and assisted living high-rise building; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: KG Virginia-CS, LLC, by Erika L. Byrd, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0084
400 CAMERON STATION BOULEVARD
HALLMARK - 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 senior housing and assisted living development into the existing Cameron Station TMP; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates, LLC and KG Virginia-CS, LLC, by Erika L. Byrd, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0152
4500 WHEELER AVENUE

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: Deferred 7-0

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0159
3014 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY

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: Deferred (Applicant's request)

23. VACATION #2000-0008
2513-2603 RANDOLPH AVENUE

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way property located between 2513 and 2603 Randolph Avenue, at the terminus of Stewart Avenue; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Thomas W. Reichard, by Lonnie Rich, attorney, and appointment of viewers for same.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Without Objection, City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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