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1. Calling the Roll. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the City Clerk called the roll; all the members of the Council were present. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 2. Public Discussion Period. (a) Ed Hiltz, 3405B South Stafford Street, representing the Fairlington Citizens Association executive board, spoke of the entrance to the Bradley Shopping Center and asked Council for its help to engage in discussions to deal with the safety of the entrance to the Center. (b) Kristin Langlykke, 7 Sunset Drive, representing Alexandria Neighborhood Health Service, spoke of the services they provide and emphasized the essential role they play in the economic health of Alexandrians. She spoke of what the Alexandria Neighborhood Health Service does and said they appreciate Council's support and they will continue to expand to meet the primary care needs of Alexandrians. (c) Andrea Dies, 505 Robinson Court, said she agreed with Mr. Hiltz on the Bradley Shopping Center and suggested that they install signs at the intersections temporarily until the final plans and redesigns are done. She said it is for the safety of the drivers as much as safety of the pedestrians. (d) David Fromm, 2307 E. Randolph Avenue, representing the Del Ray Citizens Association, thanked Council and staff, as it had its sixth annual meet and greet this past Monday, and the list of people who participated from the City included DASH, Citizens Assistance, Consumer Affairs, Code Enforcement, Court Services Unit, Fire Department, Gang Prevention, Human Services, Office of Housing, Office on Women, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, Police, Real Estate, Sheriff's Office, Transportation and Environmental Services, the Library System and the School System. (e) Seamus O'Toole (Pat Troy), 310 Wolfe Street, the King of the Leprechauns, thanked Council for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, especially the Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation and Environmental Services, and for Council having an Irish American Heritage Month, and he wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-5) Planning Commission 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0121 405 EAST BRADDOCK ROAD 7-ELEVEN, INCORPORATED Public Hearing and Consideration of request for the continuance of a nonconforming convenience store use; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc. by Maynard Sipe, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0001 4938 D EISENHOWER AVENUE AUTO REPAIR EXPANSION Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to expand an existing light automobile repair business; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Carlos Flores PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 5. ENCROACHMENT #2006-0007 1101 QUEEN STREET Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Robert Bunn PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the consent calendar, with the removal of docket item #3, which was considered under separate motion, as follows: 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER None. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0120 1307 KING STREET BAKERY ORLOV Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Boyd Walker PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: 1. Change the trash pick up from once a week to twice a week; 2. If City Council passes the smoke-free restaurant ordinance, the restaurant shall be smoke-free within three months of adoption; 3. If Council considers the guidelines for outdoor seating, the restaurant shall comply; and 4. There shall be no alcohol service, except for beer and wine for on-premises consumption. Council Action:_______________________________________________________ 7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0122 1925 BALLENGER STREET (Parcel Address: 1900 Ballenger Street) POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS RESTAURANT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned CDD #1/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Potbelly Sandwich Works by Michael Puckett PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: 1. If City Council passes the smoke-free restaurant ordinance, the restaurant shall be smoke-free within three months of adoption; and 2. There shall be no alcohol service, except for beer and wine for on-premises consumption. Council Action:______________________________________________________ 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0124 520 JOHN CARLYLE STREET, UNIT 110 BRUEGGER'S BAKERY CAFE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned CDD #1/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. by Duncan Blair, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendment: 1. If City Council passes the smoke-free restaurant ordinance, the restaurant shall be smoke-free within three months of adoption. Council Action:_______________________________________________________ 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0123 3101 NORTH HAMPTON DRIVE - COM 101 RESTAURANT/PARKING REDUCTION Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant and for a parking reduction; zoned CRMU-H/Commercial Residential Mixed Use High. Applicant: David Gwathmey PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: 1. If City Council passes the smoke-free restaurant ordinance, the restaurant shall be smoke-free within three months of adoption; 2. There shall be up to 51 seats, including outdoor seating, if approved by the Condominium Association; and 3. Condition #4 is changed to read that the parking reduction is commensurate with the number required to accommodate the number of seats in the restaurant. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0002 115 NORTH PATRICK STREET CONGREGATE HOUSING/SAFE HAVEN Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to allow a congregate housing facility for the Safe Haven Program, and approval to provide parking within 300 feet of the facility, zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Alexandria Community Services Board by M. Catherine Gibbs, attorney. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 6-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: 1. Amend condition #9 to add an additional sentence that reads "Residents can ask for reestablishment of the Neighborhood Advisory Commission at any point in the future."; 2. Change condition #6 to read "The program shall include a sign-in/sign-out program to track residents coming and goings."; 3. Amend condition #5 to add to the list the word "violence" in with the other words; 4. Add a new condition #16 to read: "The House Rules shall be publicly available to the community and any changes to the House Rules have to be discussed with the Neighborhood Advisory Commission for their input before changes are made." Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS None. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES (continued) None. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (11-14) Planning Commission (continued) 11. VACATION #2006-0004 10 RUSSELL ROAD Consideration of a request to vacate public right-of-way; zoned R-5/Residential. Applicant: Earnest Baucom and Vi Jaramillo PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 12. TEXT AMENDMENT #2007-0001 COVERED OPEN PORCHES/LANDINGS Consideration of a request to amend Section 11-1300 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing covered open porches in required front yards by special exception, and Section 7-200 amending the zoning regulations applicable to open covered landings in all yards. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning (Deferred from the February Docket) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 13. VACATION #2006-0005 PARCEL OF LAND AT THE TERMINUS OF WEST UHLER AVE BETWEEN 2418 & 2500 SANFORD AVENUE Consideration of a request to vacate public right-of-way; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Meade and Janie Rhoades by Lonnie Rich, agent PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0125 106 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN RESTAURANT Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: PQ Alexandria, Inc., by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Withdrawn END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council noted the deferrals. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ * * * * * * The meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Note: The action docket is a summary of Council's meeting deliberations prepared largely for staff follow-up. Formal minutes of the meeting, when approved by Council become the official record of the meeting and of Council decisions made at the meeting.