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February 25, 2002



Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, February 23, 2002 - - 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 for Vice Mayor Cleveland.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) Marianne Kartchner, 8705 Bernard Street, requested that Council resolve the issue of Chetworth Park as promptly as possible and give the Parks and Recreation Department the authority to get rid of the dog walk designation and return it to the people of the neighborhood.

Councilman Speck noted that this matter is to be docketed for the March 12 legislative meeting and that some definitive decision will be made.

(b) Carolyn Merck, 324 North Royal Street, on behalf of several neighbors, spoke about the process ARHA is using for the redevelopment of the Samuel Madden Homes and requested that the neighboring homeowners be included in the redevelopment design process.

(c) A. Melvin Miller, 3928 Colonel Ellis Avenue, Chair of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, gave an update on Samuel Madden Homes. He advised that on the February 8 submission deadline, ARHA received five proposals from development teams, and he will appoint a selection committee next week, to include City staff. He announced that on Saturday, March 2, there will be a community planning and design workshop on the Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Old Town. This workshop will carry over to March 3, if necessary. The follow-up meeting will be held on March 9.

Councilman Euille raised his concern that the bidders are being invited to attend the community meeting when they should be required to attend. Chair Miller addressed his concern.

Mayor Donley asked that to whatever degree possible, that the ARHA Board meet specifically with the nearby neighborhood residents as opposed to the broader community.

OPENING (continued)

(d) Cindy DeGrood, 2411 Leslie Avenue, spoke to the larger issues involving the proposed Clermont Cove development: the need for affordable housing but the need to protect the environment as well. She commended staff for the great deal of effort they have put into this effort.

The City Manager will get together with staff and the landowner to discuss exactly what parameters do apply in terms of any future use, and if another plan comes out of that meeting, that plan will work through the process back to Council.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR1 (3-7)

Planning Commission

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

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0129
5715-A EDSALL RD
NEW SZECHUAN EXPRESS
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0134
4750 EISENHOWER AV
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0130
2520 N CHAMBLISS ST
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0131
4213 DUKE ST
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0006
150 S PICKETT ST
PASSPORT INFINITI AND NISSAN
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar with the exception of docket item nos. 6 and 7 which were considered under separate motions. The City Council action was 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. In response to Councilman Speck's inquiry, the applicant confirmed that there is no misunderstanding about the signage--there will be no freestanding sign.

The applicant responded to Councilwoman Pepper's questions and stated that care will be taken to significantly improve the site's appearance.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the change to condition #22 to change the one-year review to a six-month review. (Separate Motion)

7. Councilwoman Pepper raised her concern about the view of the back of this facility from the Cameron Station development, and she encouraged the applicant to make the effort to keep it well-kept and landscaped.

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

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

8. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Proposed Alexandria Spring 2002 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. (#11 2/12/02)

There were no speakers on this item; therefore, the public hearing was closed.

Arborist Noelle and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activites Director Whitmore responded to questions posed by Councilwoman Woodson about the spraying.

City Council approved the program as recommended by staff, with the following components:

1. Aerial application of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) over one 91-acre spray block including the Virginia Theological Seminary and a small area in Seminary Hill (Attachment 1 to the City Manager's memorandum). This program will be carried out in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS);

2. Declaration that the aerial and ground spray programs are to be voluntary, that a 200-foot buffer zone will be maintained around the property of any owner who objects to aerial spraying, and that ground spraying will be provided on all properties within a buffer zone unless the owners object, and opt out of having their properties included in the ground spray program;

3. Authorization for the City to enter into an agreement with a private contractor for the ground spray application of B.t.; and

4. Implementation of other gypsy moth suppression measures to include the distribution of burlap for banding trees and educational materials in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

City Council considered item nos. 9 and 10 together and under one motion.

9. REZONING #2001-0005
4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

10. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0020
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

Councilman Euille disclosed that he serves on the Board of Directors of the Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation and of the corporate board at Inova Health System; however, he will be participating in the discussion and voting on this matter.

Councilwoman Woodson posed questions about the parking garage and Attorney Middleton responded to her inquiries

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation on docket item no. 9. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation on docket item no.10 with the amendment to condition #32 to add the standard language about off-street employee parking. Staff is to insert this language where appropriate.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

City Council considered docket item nos. 11 and 12 together but under separate motions.

11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0120
221 W GLEBE RD
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

Councilman Speck asked questions of Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross about the SUPs for this facility, and City Attorney Pessoa explained that the City's control is in the lease termination provision at year five, which applies to both SUP uses as well as to the by-right use.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the change in condition #11 to delete the requirement for free off-street parking for employees and replace it with the standard language relating to off-street employee parking.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0119
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

Mayor Donley asked staff to follow up on the vehicle traffic and pedestrian safety aspects at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and East Glebe Road, to look at some alternative solutions, and to coordinate with the civic association.

Councilman Speck asked Attorney Gibbs to declare, for the record, that there is no misunderstanding on the part of the landowner about the middle parcel being part of the five-year plan, and she assured him that it is one lease.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the change in condition #4 to correct the closing time to 10:00 p.m. so that it now reads: "4. The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.", and to change condition #13 to delete the requirement for free off-street parking for employees and replace it with the standard language relating to off-street employee parking.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

13. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to change the membership of the Community Criminal Justice Board established by Section 2-4-10 of the City Code. (#17 2/12/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4237
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. (#18 2/12/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final -Passage. ORD. NO. 4238
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to authorize the City to participate in and purchase electricity through the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association. (#19 2/12/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4239
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 for a display window at 1102 King Street. (#20 2/12/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4240
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

17. CLERMONT COVE APPEAL
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an Appeal from a decision of the Alexandria Planning Commission on February 5, 2002, upholding a decision of the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services denying a request for a waiver of the Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffer requirements for a proposed residential development which would be located at 201 Clermont Avenue. Applicant and Appellant: Clermont Industries, LLC, by Cyril D. Calley, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Denied 7-0

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

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (18-22)

Planning Commission (continued)

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0135
107 N WEST ST
MARIO'S GOURMET ALLEY
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred

19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0133
2601 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY
POTOMAC YARD RAIL PARK/DOG RUN
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 6-0



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

The following items 20, 21, and 22 pertaining to Clermont Cove were "Tabled by the Planning Commission:"

20. REZONING #2001-0004
201 CLERMONT AV,
REAR OF 4601-4607 EISENHOWER AV
(Parcel Address of 801 S Van Dorn St)
CLERMONT COVE
21. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0013
201 CLERMONT AV,
REAR OF 4601-4607 EISENHOWER AV
(Parcel Address of 801 S Van Dorn St)
CLERMONT COVE
22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0082
201 CLERMONT AV,
REAR OF 4601-4607 EISENHOWER AV
(Parcel Address of 801 S Van Dorn St)
CLERMONT COVE
END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council noted the deferrals and the items tabled by the Planning Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The meeting was adjourned at 12:43 p.m.
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