Please note that the public hearing on the Proposed FY 2008 Budget has been postponed to the October 24, 2006, City Council Meeting.
OPENING 1. Calling the Roll. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all the members of the Council were present. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 2. Public Discussion Period. (a) Lawrence J. Quetsch, 1575 Forest Villa Lane, McLean, Virginia, reminded Council of a request for a proclamation recognizing the work Christ House performs in the City. Mr. Quetsch also noted that Christ House ministry has addressed the concerns presented to them by the City's Health Department and inquired why there was an investigation initiated by the Health Department. Mayor Euille presented Mr. Quetsch with a proclamation recognizing the work that Christ House has performed in the City over the years. Deputy City Manager Evans stated that the Christ House was not meeting the requirements of the Federal Food Code adopted by the City but they have since made corrections to be in compliance. (b) Michael E. Hobbs, 419 Cameron Street, spoke about the selection of the new Planning and Zoning director and the Code Enforcement director and asked that Council be mindful to maintain the planning process at its high standards. (c) Richard W. Stepp, 3303B Commonwealth Avenue, delivered a letter to City Council about him being barred from public venues and forums. (d) Jim Hurysz, 127 South Fairfax Street, #202, spoke about energy conservation and alternative energy sources. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR1 (3-4) Planning Commission 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0072 216 EAST BELLEFONTE AVENUE HOME DAY CARE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a home child day care; zoned R-25/Residential. Applicant: Dawn Abate PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0078 1026 NORTH CHAMBLISS STREET HOME DAY CARE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a child home day care; zoned R-12/Residential. Applicant: Karina Suazanabar PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the action consent calendar, with the removal of docket item #3, which was considered under separate motion. The approval was as follows: 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0042 5601 COURTNEY AVENUE; 730 SOUTH VAN DORN STREET; 750 SOUTH VAN DORN STREET; 720 SOUTH VAN DORN STREET VIRGINIA PAVING COMPANY Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to change the hours by which vehicles may exit and enter an existing asphalt plant and to permit a stack height of 20 meters; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Virginia Paving Company by Mary Catherine Gibbs, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-1 City Council deferred consideration of this item until a Council work session has been scheduled to discuss specific concerns and conditions and will bring the item back to a legislative meeting in November. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ Please Note: Docket Item #6 was considered following docket item #10. 6. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0048 POTOMAC YARD LANDBAY H AND PARTIAL I 2501 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for approval of a development special use permit, with site plan, for the construction of residential, retail and office uses on Landbay H and part of Landbay I; zoned CDD-10/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Potomac Yard Development, LLC by Duncan Blair and M. Catharine Puskar, attorneys PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0051 4007 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE 24 EXPRESS Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for the continuance of a nonconforming convenience store; zoned NR/Neighborhood Retail Overlay. Applicant: UAC Land & Building, LLC t/a 24 Express by William C. Thomas, Jr. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with the following amendments: (1) Condition No. 26 shall state, "The applicant shall hire a uniformed and licensed security firm Monday through Thursday and shall hire off-duty police officers Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. until closing;" (2) Condition No. 29 shall state, "The applicant shall cease alcohol sales at 11 p.m. daily,"and (3) an additional amendment to develop a comprehensive alcohol policy for the Arlandria area that the applicant will be required to abide by without another public hearing. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ Please Note: Docket Items #8, #9, #10 were considered following docket item #5. 8. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0022 901 WYTHE STREET CHARLES HOUSTON RECREATION CENTER Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for approval of a development special use permit, with site plan and modifications, to construct a new community recreation center, and swimming pool and playground, as well as a request for a building height increase and a parking reduction; zoned POS/Public Open Space and Recreation. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of General Services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0-1 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0075 923 KING STREET RESTAURANT