Action Docket for Public Hearing Meeting (10/13/2001)

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October 15, 2001

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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, October 13, 2001 - - 9:30 a.m.

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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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) Rosemarie Yuhasz, 8620-D Beekman Place, Alexandria 22309, talked about the memorial established in honor of her late father, Louis Yuhasz, a long-time employee of the City's Transportation Department. She asked that the City join with the Yuhasz family and Camp Kings Mount to make a difference in the lives of children who suffer from eating disorders and the complications that come with being overweight. The family will put up the money every year to pay for a child's way to camp, and she requested that the City identify a child or children of a City employee who could benefit from this program.

Mayor Donley thanked the Yuhasz family and accepted the offer. The Mayor asked the City Manager to communicate to all City departments about the possibility of identifying a young person each year who could attend the camp and benefit from its activities.

Councilman Speck brought up that last spring he had asked the City Manager, in conjunction with the Personnel Director, to tell us whether there was anything we could do to have some more permanent recognition of our long-time employees, and he asked that that come back to Council. Assistant City Manager Evans responded that they have been working on that and will bring something back to Council.

(b) William F. Smith, 1329 Chetworth Court, gave an overhead presentation on dog runs.

(c) Kimberlie MacDonald, 1332 Michigan Avenue, presented the results of a neighborhood petition and asked that Chetworth Park be returned to its original intent, a community park that all citizens can enjoy, with dogs on leash.

(d) Barbara Smith, 1329 Chetworth Court, asked that the City change the designation of Chetworth Park and give this park back to the people.

(e) Erin Lee, 1312 Seaport Lane adjacent to Chetworth Park, spoke in support of the current designation of the park both as a children's playground and as a dog exercise area. She supports the Recreation Department's plan to create a separate entrance to the children's playground, update the equipment and raise the fence height.

(f) Lois Thomas, Portner Road, spoke to support the multi-use proposal for Chetworth Park.

Councilwoman Pepper suggested that another site be found for a dog run and recommended the site on Slater's Lane adjacent to Dominos if the City could obtain it.

(g) Patrick Lawver, 831 Bashford Lane, representing the Board of the Northeast Civic Association, offered his opinion that the problem is not Chetworth Park but lack of open space in the City. He would like to have a committee formed to look at all open space and its usage, and he volunteered to participate.

(h) Lou Bertin, 964 North Washington Street, read a letter from Mary Stein, 815 Chetworth Place, in support of the Recreation Department's proposal. (A copy of Ms. Stein's letter is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(i) Jerry Hermele, 1204 Portner Road, spoke in support of maintaining the current use of the Chetworth Park.

Mayor Donley requested that staff proceed on Chetworth Park with at least those improvements on the regular schedule.

(j) Jack Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Place, reported on the successful outcome of negotiations between Seminary Hills Association and INOVA Alexandria Hospital on the proposed hospital expansion. An agreement has been achieved. He especially commended the Mayor for his insight, and asked that Council support this negotiated agreement when it comes forward for approval.

(k) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, expressed her concerns about a Freedom of Information request made to the City by the Waterfront Alliance.

(l) Patrick Cooper, 2400 Mount Vernon Avenue, representing Supa Duper Entertainment which provides entertainment to the Afghan Restaurant, addressed his concerns about difficulties he has had dealing with City officials.

Mayor Donley directed staff to prepare a report relative to the applications Mr. Cooper has made with the City for business licenses or special use permits and a history of any problems he has had in the operation of his business, and come back to City Council about the allegations he has made.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR¹ (3-5)

Planning Commission

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0063
410 S VAN DORN ST
EL PASO OF LANDMARK

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to offer on-premise alcohol sales and live entertainment at an existing restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: El Paso of Landmark, by Rigoberto Gomez.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0091
706-708 MONTGOMERY ST;
831, 837 N COLUMBUS ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for off-street parking located within 300 feet of a church use; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Scripture Church, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

5. VACATION #2001-0004
109 FRANKLIN ST

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for vacation of the public street right-of-way; zoned RM/Townhouse. Applicant: Paul I. Kaplan, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney, and appointment of viewers for same.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented and deferred the public hearing on docket item no. 9 until November. 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. John Hines, chair, Ross Bell and Lee Roy Steele were appointed as Viewers.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

6. Public Comment on the Design, Plantings and Programs at King Street Gardens Park.

City Council closed the public hearing and asked the Mayor to appoint a work group to consider the information received and make a recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

7. Public Hearing and Consideration of Community Development Block Grant Funding for Rehabilitation Work at Jefferson Village.

City Council: (1) approved a conditional grant of $531,714 to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA), to be repaid only in the event the City determines the property is no longer being operated in accordance with Resolution 830; (2) approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget transfers of unexpended prior year monies in order to fund the grant; and (3) approve the submission of the attached CDBG program amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0086
1606 MT VERNON AV
MT VERNON DELI

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for (1) a change of ownership, (2) addition of indoor seating, (3) addition of outdoor seating, and (4) reduction of off-street parking for an existing convenience store/restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Im Sook Chang, by Donnie D. Goodwin.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

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

9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0051
4603 DUKE ST
FOXCHASE CENTER
PINES OF FLORENCE RESTAURANT

Public Hearing and Consideration of (1) staff’s recommendation that the special use permit be revoked, and (2) the applicant’s request to add live entertainment, to increase the number of indoor seats, and to expand the hours of operation of the existing restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: GFA, Inc., by Mohammad Khan and Sami U. Khan.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 6-0

Councilwoman Pepper asked that the realtor be notified of the suspension.

Mayor Donley announced that even after the Planning Commission hearing there have been other violations of the special use permit. This is an unusual step to take, but in this particular instance, in the issues relating to the operation of this business, they have not made any attempt in curing the problems and they continue to operate in a manner that violates the special use permit.

City Council deferred the public hearing on this item until November. The special use permit is suspended and will remain as such until after the hearing.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0079
108-110 E GLENDALE AV

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a reduction of off-street parking to allow tandem parking spaces in conjunction with the construction of a semi-detached dwelling; zoned RA/Residential. Applicant: Landmark Communities, by Gaver Nichols, architect.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0-1

City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, to add Condition #12: "12. That the applicant shall work with staff concerning the grade of the driveway and the operation of the garages. Additionally, the applicant shall work with staff to ensure a proper drainage system is constructed pertaining to the driveway aprons."
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0088
710-714 KING ST
LAS TAPAS RESTAURANT

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to amend the hours of operation and the duration of live entertainment for a restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: 710 King St., LLC, by Robert J. Test, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 6-0

Jay Test, attorney for the applicant, explained that the only change to the special use permit is Condition #5, 5(B), to have that changed to "cease at closing" instead of by 11:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross stated that staff has no objection to this change.

City Council reversed the Planning Commission recommendation, struck Condition #5(A)(2), amended Condition #5(B) to read: "5(B) All dancing and amplified music must cease at closing.", and changed Condition 18(b) to use the standard language.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0092
1001 KING ST
SECOND GENESIS

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to increase the number of beds for a Social Service use with a reduction of off-street parking; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Second Genesis, Inc., by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

Mr. Fagelson, attorney for the applicant, represented that his client will remove the tree on its property as part of the renovation and repair Mr. Montague's fence.

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

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

13. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to designate the Alexandria Woodrow Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Task Force as a standing committee under Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Alexandria City Code. (#15 10/9/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Councilman Euille agreed that the task force will work to incorporate a representative from Ford's Landing as a member of the task force at the appropriate time.

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4220
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

14. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2002. (#16 10/9/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4221
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way at 829 South Washington Street, for outdoor seating for the Perk-Up Coffee Shop. (#17 10/9/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4222
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

16. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way at 307 Wolfe Street, for window wells at a residence. (#18 10/9/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4223
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend Section 5-2-27 of the City Code to prohibit the hauling of building and construction materials and equipment on designated streets in the City. (#21 10/9/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Councilman Speck asked that specific instructions go out to all police officers, and that the new rules be circulated throughout the neighborhood so that everyone knows what the rules are.

Councilwoman Pepper requested that in addition to their normal patrol duties that the police perform random checks of trucks.

City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4224
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (18-25)

Board of Architectural Review

Old and Historic District

18. CASE BAR-2000-0081
619 SOUTH SAINT ASAPH STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on March 21, 2001, denying a portion and deferring a portion for restudy, of a request for approval of driveway gates at 619 South Saint Asaph Street, zoned RM Residential, will be heard. APPLICANT AND APPELLANT: Linda White. (#30 5/12/01)

BOARD ACTION: Denied portion, deferred portion for restudy 4-1

Note: Applicant has requested that this item be deferred to the Saturday, November 17, 2001.

Planning Commission (continued)

19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0090
1320 BRADDOCK PLACE
SACHERS CAFE

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned CRMU-H/Commercial Residential Mixed Use, High. Applicant: Vallerey Vandegrift and Steve Stylianoudis.

COMMISSION ACTION: Noted the withdrawal

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

20. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0004
1623 DUKE ST
TABLE TALK RESTAURANT SITE

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit extension for construction of an office building with restaurant; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: Mostafa Movahed, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant's Request)

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0061
4111 DUKE ST
DANCING PEPPERS

Public Hearing and Consideration of a special use permit review of restaurant; zoned CC/Commercial Community. Applicant: Grupo Dos Chiles, LLC, by Alfred W. Shriver, III.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Inadequate Notice)

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0066
518 E HOWELL AV

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a reduction of off-street parking to allow tandem parking spaces and modifications of the side yard setback requirements in conjunction with the construction of a single-family dwelling; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Eric Peterson and Joan Peterson.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 6-0

23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0069
315 MADISON ST
FLATBREADS

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to increase the indoor seating, to add outdoor seating, and to expand the hours of operation of an existing restaurant; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use. Applicant: Ahmad Amarlooi.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Inadequate Notice)

24. ENCROACHMENT #2001-0007
315 MADISON ST
FLATBREADS

Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way for restaurant seating; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use. Applicant: Ahmad Amarlooi.

COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Inadequate Notice)

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

25. CITY CHARTER, SECTION 9.06;
CASE 9.06 #2001-0004
401 E BRADDOCK RD (SE CORNER AT MT VERNON AV)

Public Hearing and Consideration of a proposal by the City of Alexandria, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.06 of the City Charter, for the possible sale and reuse of the property located at the southeast corner of East Braddock Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue.

COMMISSION ACTION: Approved 6-0

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council noted the deferrals and withdrawal.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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