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September 13, 2002

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At 8:30 a.m., there was a ceremony to recognize
the demolition of the Datatel building, 3700 Mount
Vernon Avenue.


Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, September 14, 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 City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Public Discussion Period.

(a) Bert Ely, 200 South Pitt Street, urged Council to reconsider its support of the one-half cent sales-tax referendum that will be on the ballot on November 5. A copy of Mr. Ely’s statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(b) Judy McVay, 207 North Columbus Street, representing the Coalition for a Sensible Bridge, indicated that the Coalition is still very much concerned with the situation at Hunting Towers and Hunting Terrace complexes and preservation of affordable housing. She spoke to its earlier request that Council form a task force which would begin discussions with VDOT in an effort to get historic easements on the buildings that will remain after the Wilson Bridge construction is finished. Ms. McVay requested the Council to form a task force with representation from the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission, the Historic Alexandria Foundation, the Hunting Towers/Hunting Terrace Residents’ Association, the Coalition for a Sensible Bridge, and representation from the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cleveland and seconded by Councilwoman Woodson, to establish a task force as outlined by Ms. McVay.

Members of Council, City Manager Sunderland and Ms. McVay participated in a discussion on this item.

OPENING (continued)

Mayor Donley suggested that if preservation of affordable housing at the Hunting Towers/Hunting Terrace site is the goal, potentially one vehicle may be an historic easement. He indicated that there may be another way to achieve that goal. He requested a report from staff, including the Office of Historic Alexandria, about what would be the potential best process for Council to follow. Once the Council gets more information, if a task force is what is suggested, then Council will appoint a task force.

Councilman Euille noted that the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Task Force will be adding this as one of the items for the task force to continue to be focusing and working on.

A substitute motion was made by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Woodson that Council pursue the Mayor’s suggestion of asking staff to flesh this out and come back to Council with recommendations for action and timing; which motion passed unanimously.

(c) Judy W. Evans, 5380-A Eisenhower Avenue, representing Suburban Printing Service, Inc., spoke to the economic injury to Alexandria businesses since 9/11. She requested an emergency business tax relief program for qualified businesses. She asked the City to grant relief of the business property tax for a period of three years for businesses who have met the stringent requirements in order to obtain a disaster loan from the SBA.

Mayor Donley spoke to Ms. Evans’ request regarding those businesses which received Federal disaster loans that the City grant some type of exemption. Mayor Donley stated that there are two questions, i.e., (1) whether we have the authority to do so; and (2) what the fiscal impact would be. He asked the City Manager to provide the Council with a report to address those particular questions and any other issues that he feels is information that the Council needs to know, and then the Council can make a decision. Mayor Donley noted that Council is constrained in the authority that is granted the City by the General Assembly and may not, in fact, have that kind of authority. He also requested staff to provide some information to Ms. Evans so that she knows the status of her request.

(d) Dorothy White, 606 South Payne Street, asked that the 600 block of South Payne Street be removed from the residential parking permit district since there is no longer construction going on in that block. She noted that she has a petition and that the majority of residents in that block are in agreement that they do not need the parking permits.

Transportation and Environmental Services Deputy Director McCobb explained that all that staff needs is a petition from the homeowners living on the block which would then be presented to the Traffic and Parking Board. He said if it is received soon, staff could try to get it on the October docket of the Traffic and Parking Board.

Mayor Donley requested that Ms. White provide Mr. McCobb with the petition that she has.

(e) Peter Freeman, 619 Upland Place, asked that the volleyball court at Windmill Hill Park remain in its current location.




OPENING (continued)

(f) Kammy Knox, 2003 Mill Road, police officer, spoke regarding the Eisenhower Connector and indicated that an additional road is needed. She stressed that it is very important that there be another access to this area as it is too dangerous otherwise for public safety reasons.

Councilwoman Pepper noted that what she is going to suggest at some point after the whole issue of the major connector is settled, she thinks that we need to take a look at some kind of emergency route for the police and possibly for the fire. She indicated that is a separate issue and is a valid point.

Mayor Donley stated that it is a very important point and thanked Kammy for bringing it up because it gets lost in a lot of the other debate and issues that are going on about the connector. Public safety is part of our evaluation criteria and will remain a part of our evaluation criteria at the task force level. He thanked Officer Knox for bringing it to the attention of the Members of Council who do not serve on the task force.

(g) Barry Schiftic, 1301 Hancock Avenue, reiterated what Officer Knox said regarding the need for an Eisenhower Connecter. He indicated that access to the valley is becoming more and more difficult for the police to get in and out of the valley, and the need for a connector is crucial. Officers are hampered by the congestion in getting to scenes in critical situations. Police response time is important and if you cannot get through, it is hurting the public safety of our citizens.

(h) Converse M. West, 200 North Pickett Street, #704, a member of the Ad Hoc Eisenhower-to-Duke Street Connector Task Force, spoke to a recent article in the Gazette-Packet newspaper. He explained that he was assured that there would be no vote taken at the meeting that he had to miss. He noted that he had received regular updates while out of town from T&ES, and feels that he is qualified to participate even though he missed a meeting. Mr. West indicated that the article had mentioned that there was a vote on the process of deliberation that was 7-to-6 in favor of emphasizing apparently a no-build solution. He wanted to state that he certainly would have voted against that from what he read. He stated that it looks like the task force is going to end up being pretty well polarized with a 7-to-7 split on the build or no-build, and therefore, the City Council is going to end up having to go through this process all over again and make the very serious decision as to whether or not to build a connector road. Mr. West is firmly in favor of connecting the two ends of the City. He noted that we now have an unprecedented opportunity to have the State participate in paying for a connector road, but ten years down the road after we decline the opportunity to have the State participate, we might have to end of paying for our own road. Mr. West indicated that at Wednesday’s meeting of the task force he will present some proposals.

Mayor Donley and Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the task force’s action.

(i) Jonathan Wilbor, 310 South Lee Street, representing the Old Town Civic Association, requested a moratorium on spending any public funds on improvements to Windmill Hill Park until Council has a public hearing on the issue of the relocation of the dog park and the volleyball courts.





OPENING (continued)

(j) George Foote, 910 Vicar Lane, member, Eisenhower-to-Duke Street Connector Task Force, clarified a recent news article in the Gazette-Packet relating to the September 4 vote of the task force. He understands that the factual information regarding supposed agreements on voting was upon the basis of inaccurate information and will be corrected by the newspaper in its next edition. Mr. Foote stated that the process that he thinks the task force has adopted and hopes it will follow on September 18, when it votes, will follow to the letter the three dictates that are in section 5 of Council’s resolution of April 23. He indicated the task force will use objective criteria, generate a no-build alternative, and determine its two top build alternatives. The process is moving forward and is going forward in good faith. He appreciates the chance to participate in this conversation about traffic, neighborhoods, congestion and growth in the City.

(k) David Fromm, 2307 East Randolph Avenue, spoke to the planning process in the City.

(l) David Kaszowicz, 911 Green Street, #2, representing the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities, spoke in support of the preservation of affordable housing at Hunting Towers and Hunting Terrace.

(m) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, spoke to the comments being made regarding the connector task force.

(n) Dick Hobson, 99 North Quaker Lane, spoke to task force procedures and members should feel free to adopt their views of how decisions should be made and not feel bound that they must adopt a consultant’s recommendation. He spoke to the history of the Bluestone connector issue.

(o) Tom Parry, 317 Skyhill Road, spoke to the process and criteria of the Eisenhower-to-Duke Street Connector Task Force.

Councilman Euille announced that Council will receive the Task Force report on Tuesday, October 8, 2002; have a work session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2002; public hearing on the Task Force report on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber; and consideration on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

New Business Item No. 1: Councilman Speck noted that Council gathered earlier this morning to celebrate the disappearance of the Datatel building. He suggested that Council discuss what, if anything, it might want to initiate or discuss that will help to improve that area on an interim basis.

City Manager Sunderland reported that staff will be coming forward with a report on the work of Phase II of the Upper Potomac West Work Group Task Force, and will have a work session probably in early November on where we’re going. It tells you what we’re going to recommend in the short term, medium term and long term.

Councilman Speck noted that the reason he brought this up is that he thinks the Datatel demolition in part, staff did some great work here, but one of the things that Council did was use its role effectively of aggressively putting this out front to get it done. To the extent that we, as a Council, can continue to take that leadership role, use us in that capacity of continuing to aggressively look to initiate things that can improve that property. We need to keep the pressure on in improving the area.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-10)

Planning Commission

Without objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 4 and 9 from the Action Consent Calendar and considered them under separate motions.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0056
1001 BERNARD ST
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a temporary trailer for office use; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Madison Homes, Inc., by Greg Poulson.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0057
4513 DUKE ST
FOXCHASE CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a dance studio (commercial school); zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Mammoth, Inc., by Jung H. Oh.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0055
2101 MT VERNON AV
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a health and wellness facility (massage establishment); zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Maryellen M. Thorp.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0058
3856 MT VERNON AV
LA FERIA DEL PESCADO
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0067




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

8. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0016
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

9. VACATION #2002-0002
10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0008
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item nos. 4 and 9 which were considered under separate motions. The action of City Council follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

4. Mayor Donley questioned the applicant about the rationale for the 2 a.m. closing hour.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, and amended condition #4 to read as follows: “4. The dance studio shall not be open prior to 11:00 a.m. daily. On Sunday through Thursday, the dance studio shall close by 11:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the dance studio shall close no later than 1:00 a.m. The dance studio shall close no later than 1:00 a.m. on holidays and special events (limited to five occasions every year). (Separate Motion)





REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

5. Councilman Speck requested staff to correct language in condition #3 to make it consistent with all our language regarding parking.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

8. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

9. Councilman Euille commented that St. Mary’s School and VDOT had discussions underway for more than a year now in terms of reaching a negotiated settlement on the impacts of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project on the school. He understands that those discussions have somehow gotten off track. Mr. Euille encouraged the City staff to do whatever it can to assist both parties to getting back to the table and hopefully seeking some type of reasonable solution to their discussions. The closing of this street will certainly have an impact not only on the entire neighborhood, but also St. Mary’s School.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and authorized the appointment of viewers. Judy Lowe, chair, and Lee Roy Steel and Bill Brandon were appointed as viewers. (Separate Motion)

10. Councilman Speck noted condition #29 where it goes into some detailed language about employee training sessions. He was impressed with the way they have laid out some of the importance of educating the people that work there on the conditions and the significance of those conditions to the neighborhood and recognizing that this is a particularly important use. It’s one with a long record of existing in that residential neighborhood. He thinks that some of the intent of that could easily be incorporated into a lot of our other special use permits, and he wanted to note that and ask if that is something that we can look at for other ones. It makes a lot of sense.

Planning and Zoning Deputy Ross stated that the language of that particular condition was worked out by the applicant, the North Ridge Civic Association, individual neighbors and staff. She agreed with Councilman Speck and thinks it’s good. She thinks that staff can take the flavor and intent of it, capsulize it, and use it in other reports.

Councilman Speck thought it was good staff work and something it can discuss with Planning Commission to include with some of the applications received for restaurants, for example.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

Without objection, City Council considered docket item nos. 31 and 32 at this time.

11. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2002-0001
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

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

12. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0002 MILL RACE (office and retail)
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the following amendments: amended condition #3 to read as follows: “3. The applicant shall contribute $160,000 in 2002 dollars (adjusted per the CPI) to the Eisenhower East Open Space Fund. The contribution shall be paid prior to the issuance of the first final site plan for the project.”; amended condition #6 and #7 by changing the last sentence in the first paragraphs of each condition to read as follows: “The final design and details of the building shall also be subject to review and comment by the Carlyle Design Review Board.”; amended condition #28(e), by deleting 28(e) by the Planning Commission in its entirety, and replaced it with the following language: “28(e). That the 372 office parking spaces should afford a flexibility to allow for additional short-term public parking spaces as necessary with approval of the Planning and Zoning Director and in agreement with the developer; amended condition #43 by adding the following sentence to the end of condition #43: “The Director of T&ES may approve an alternate construction phasing plan to permit the office building to proceed without the construction of the HRTS realignment if the applicant demonstrates to the Director’s satisfaction that sewer construction will be coordinated with the construction of the third westbound lane on Eisenhower Avenue and that the construction will coincide with the realignment across the Hoffman Town Center property.”; and amended condition #64 to read: “64. The 13 affordable set-aside sales units (seven one-bedrooms priced at $158,200 and six two-bedrooms priced at $210,000) shall be made affordable to households with a least one member that lives or works in the City of Alexandria and with incomes not exceeding the City’s income guidelines for discounted sales units, subject to the following:................... "(d) Whatever incentives are offered to any potential homebuyers will also be offered to households that meet the City’s income guidelines. (e) The long-term affordability of the discounted sales units shall be provided through deed restrictions in accordance with the set-aside resale procedures outlined in the attached memorandum (Attachment II), modified to replace all references to VHDA income limits with City income limits.”....................
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

13. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0003
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the same amendments to the conditions as in the previous item.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0003
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

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

Without objection, at 1:30 p.m., City Council broke for lunch.

At 2:00 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

15. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2002-0003
1700 DUKE ST
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

16. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2002-0002 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for approval of a Coordinated Development District (CDD) Concept Plan; zoned CDD-1/Coordinated Development District, Duke Street. Applicant: JBG Rosenfeld Duke Street, LLC, by Harry P. Hart, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, and amended condition #3 to read: “3. The proposed development shall comply with the Carlyle Design guidelines, streetscape guidelines and the building shall be reviewed and approved by the Carlyle Design Review Board and such approval process shall be completed by October 4, if not completed by then, it shall be done to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Zoning.”
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0009
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the modification to condition #2 as reflected in the previous motion which shall read: “2. The proposed development shall comply with the Carlyle Design guidelines, streetscape guidelines and the building shall be reviewed and approved by the Carlyle Design Review Board and such approval process shall be completed by October 4, if not completed by then, it shall be done to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Zoning.”; and incorporated the rest of the amendments that are in the letter dated September 13, 2002, from Harry P. Hart, Attorney, and amended condition #84, to read as follows: “84. Controlled access shall be provided to the underground parking. All ceilings and walls in the garages are to be painted white or to the satisfaction of the Police Chief.”
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0047
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

19. VACATION #2002-0001
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation and incorporated the change to condition #1 in the letter from Mr. Hart dated September 13, 2002, which condition #1 now reads as follows: "1. The applicant shall pay fair market value as determined by the Department of Real Estate Assessments, offset by the cost of undergrounding the Dominion Virginia Power equipment located in the intersection of Duke Street and Holland Lane, not to exceed the fair market value. The cost of the undergrounding shall be verified by the Director of T&ES. The applicant shall be responsible for performing the work and for payment of the difference between the fair market value and the cost of undergrounding of the power equipment. The payment shall be made prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy."; and authorized the appointment of viewers. Paul Smedberg, chair, Rodger Digilio, and Libby Cooperman were appointed as viewers.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

20. Public Hearing and Consideration of Renewal of Law Enforcement Block Grant Program for FY 2003. (#9 9/10/02)

City Council closed the public hearing and (1) approved the submission of the City's on-line grant application, in the amount of $120,881, of which 90 percent, or $108,793, will be federal funds, and 10 percent, or $12,088, will be provided from the FY 2003 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:_________________________________________________________

21. Public Hearing and Consideration of Report on the Community Partnership Fund for Human Services Recommended Priorities for the FY 2004 Competitive Grant Cycle. (#12 9/10/02) City Council approved the report and recommendations of the City Manager, approved the following additional recommendation reflected in the memorandum dated September 13, 2002, that an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training initiative be incorporated into the FY 2004 priorities for the Community Partnership Fund, and added training on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as suggested by speaker Cooper.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

22. TEXT AMENDMENT #2002-0002
4251 EISENHOWER AV
CITY RECYCLING CENTER
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0007
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. ENCROACHMENT #2002-0002
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-2

Councilman Speck asked Attorney Blair what if any work is done that should, in any way, damage adjacent property, what is his response? Mr. Blair responded that insurance will be provided, a bond will be provided, and the building code provides that access to the property is given, and the owner is responsible for damage caused by the activities.

Councilman Speck asked when the applicant has detailed plans, drawings, etc., do you intend to share them? Attorney Blair responded in the affirmative.

Mayor Donley stated that Mr. Blair has made the representations, as he has in the past, regarding the bond and any damage done to adjoining properties.

Attorney Blair stated that they will be done prior to the issuance of the building permit and in a timely manner.

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



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

25. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0070 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to provide a skatepark (public park); zoned POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, by Sandra Whitmore, Director.

There was considerable discussion with respect to the meaning of "dark."

City Attorney Pessoa suggested the following language for condition #4: “4. The park shall be closed, locked and secured between sunset and 9 a.m. as posted by the Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.”

City Attorney Pessoa explained that would give the Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Whitmore the direction, it would never be opened before 9 a.m., which takes care of the neighbors' concerns, and it would give her the direction to post the sign whether it’s by three months, two months or whatever the periods are when sunset is to approximate the closing of the park. He indicated that he does have a concern as this park is not designed to be used in the dark. It would be a problem if we would allow people to use it in the dark. We do have to make sure that it is not accessible after dark. That condition would give her sufficient direction.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, amended condition #4 to read: “4. The park shall be closed, locked and secured between sunset and 9 a.m. as posted by the Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.”; and requested staff to address the issue of the pedestrian crossing, not only the time-activated pedestrian lights at Arell/Wheeler and Duke/Quaker, but also the need for a differentiated strip of brick or whatever material decided upon by the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0069
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

27. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0022
Councilwoman Eberwein would like staff for the future to start looking at requiring some concrete parking pavers which are hollow, permit proper drainage, they’re grass, have the appearance of green space, and aren’t impervious. She noted that particularly in areas where people are coming before Council and asking Council to increase the parking in private development, she would like to have from staff, sort of an analysis of how much more expensive it would be for the applicant and what kind of benefits we get. She indicated that a lot of places moved to this way back in the 70's and then got away from it because asphalt is cheaper, but she is concerned about the amount of imperviousness we keep adding to Alexandria.

City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the deletion of condition #1, so that both of the parking lots A and B will be approved for the number of parking spaces that the applicant has requested, and requested some assurance from staff that the large tree, as depicted in the photograph, will be preserved.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

28. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0006
City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________













REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

29. TEXT AMENDMENT #2002-0003
NONCOMPLYING STRUCTURES City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. TEXT AMENDMENT #2002-0004
Staff was requested to further explore the issue of voice-activated machines and to report back to Council with more information on the matter.

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

Board of Architecture Review
Old and Historic Alexandria District
31. [CASE BAR-2002-0113] Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on June 19, 2002, granting a request for approval of a permit to demolish a brick wall located at 721 South Fairfax Street, Zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Jerry L. Chambers. APPELLANTS: Susan B. and Bernard K. Kellom on behalf of petitioners.

City Council deferred this matter at least until there is some resolution on the civil action one way or another before the matter comes back to Council. City Attorney Pessoa will report back when the status is known.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

32. [CASE BAR-2002-0114] Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on June 19, 2002, granting a request for approval of a fence to be located at 721 South Fairfax Street, Zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Jerry L. Chambers. APPELLANTS: Susan B. and Bernard K. Kellom on behalf of petitioners.

City Council deferred this matter at least until there is some resolution on the civil action one way or another before the matter comes back to Council. City Attorney Pessoa will report back when the status is known.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

33. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (h) (GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT) of Section 2-2-10 (ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS AND VOTING PLACES), and to amend and reordain “The Official Map of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, Designating Election Districts and Voting Places,” adopted by Section 2-2-13 (MAP OF ELECTION DISTRICTS AND VOTING PLACES), all of Chapter 2 (ELECTIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. (#18 09/10/02) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4266
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (34-41)

Planning Commission (continued)

34. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0041
300 N LEE ST
CENTRAL PARKING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred.

35. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0062
36. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0063
333 N FAIRFAX ST
CENTRAL PARKING







REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

37. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0064
38. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0068 39. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0054 40. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0028
41. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0026
END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

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

The Meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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Public Notice

There will be a Joint Work Session of the Alexandria City Council and the Alexandria School Board on Tuesday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street.

The purpose of the Joint Work Session is to discuss the options for the expansion and renewal projects at T.C. Williams High School and Minnie Howard Ninth Grade Center.
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