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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. Recognition of Louie's Kids and Viewing of Video. Council recognized Louie's Kids and viewed the video of the television show that showcased Louie's Kids. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 3. Public Discussion Period. None. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR1 (4) Planning Commission 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0010 5000 FAIRBANKS AVENUE NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a communications array and related equipment on the rooftop of an existing building; zoned RC/Residential. Applicant: Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. by Ed Donohue PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the action consent calendar, as follows: 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 5. Public Hearing on the One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for City Fiscal Year 2008. City Council held the public hearing on the draft one-year action plan for Housing and Community Development for FY 2008, which includes the City's application for Federal Fiscal Year 2007 funding for $1,280,565 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies and $818,941 in Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) monies. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 6. Public Hearing and Consideration of Community Development Block Grant Program Amendment to Provide Funding to Provide New Windows for the Lacy Court Apartments. City Council: 1. Approved the amendment; 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with the program amendment and the loan to Robert Pierre Johnson; and 3. Authorized a budget transfer of $105,000 from the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program to fund the proposed window renovation for the Lacy Court Apartments. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 7. VACATION #2006-0004 10 RUSSELL ROAD Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to vacate a public right-of-way; zoned R-5/Residential. Applicant: Earnest Baucom and Vi Jaramillo PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 7-0 City Council deferred action on this item to 1. Ask staff to take another look at the appraised value of the land, as it may be low and there should be review of the real value of the land; 2. To ask that the applicant take a look at the adopt-a-garden program with the Parks and Recreation Department; and 3. Ask the applicant and staff to look at if the Council were to accept the vacation, what would be necessary for the applicant to put an easement on this portion of the land to ensure it never has the opportunity to be developed. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 8. TEXT AMENDMENT #2007-0001 COVERED OPEN PORCHES/LANDINGS Public Hearing and 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 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 7-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with an amendment to page 6, section 11-1302(c)(2), first line, to read: "The application for ground level covered front porch shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed porch is compatible with the existing building architecture, neighboring properties and neighborhood character, and will comply with the following requirements." Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 9. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0036 1600 KING STREET DSF/LONG KING STREET - RESIDENTIAL TO HOTEL CONVERSION Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for approval of an amendment to DSUP #2002-0041, with site plan, to convert a residential building with ground floor retail to a 107 room hotel, with two restaurants, a day spa with massage, a reduction of loading spaces, and valet parking; zoned KR/King Street Retail Strategy. Applicants: DSF/Long King Street, LLC and Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group, LLC by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 7-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with the following amendments: 1. In condition 11f, change the words "adjoining properties" to "properties in vicinity;" 2. In condition 11g, change 12 months to six months so that Council can review the overflow parking, and to be specific that if the parking isn't working, they will seek other buildings for overflow parking; 3. In condition 11i, add an additional concept that if employees are parking, the applicant will provide subsidies to assist with that; 4. In condition 5g, strike the reference to "King Street Park" and insert "in the vicinity or the needs of the neighborhood and surrounding area." Council Action:_________________________________________________________ Board of Architectural Review 10. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal of the Board of Architectural Review's decision approving a request for a new residential development at 900 N. Washington Street, zoned OCM(50). APPLICANT: Robert S. Brandt. APPELLANT: Poul Hertel on behalf of petitioners. City Council upheld the appeal made on behalf of the neighborhood in support of the community and developer-agreed upon plan prior to modifications by the BAR, the submission date of December 2006, noting that it is the color scheme that is important to the facade of the building along Columbus Street. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 11. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance on Changes to the FDA Food Code, to Require Mobile Food Units To Be Clearly Identified, and To Amend the Requirements For Issuance of a Food Manager Certificate. (#14, 4/10/07) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council approved the ordinance on changes to the FDA Food Code to require mobile units to be clearly identified and to amend the requirements for issuance of a food manager certificate. (ORD. NO. 4476) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES (continued) 12. CITY CHARTER, SECTION 9.06 #2007-0002 48 SOUTH EARLY STREET Consideration of a proposal by the City of Alexandria to acquire the property at 48 South Early Street, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.06 of the City Charter. Staff: Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Approved 7-0 (THIS ITEM IS NOT SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING BUT IS FOR CITY COUNCIL'S INFORMATION ONLY - NO APPROVAL IS NECESSARY.) City Council received the report. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (13-17) Planning Commission (continued) 13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0009 2214 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE MASSAGE THERAPY Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a massage therapy and yoga establishment; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Sara VanderGoot PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0015 206 SOUTH UNION STREET FITNESS ON THE RUN Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a personal fitness training establishment; zoned W-1/Waterfront. Applicant: Fitness On The Run, LLC by Adrien M. Cotton PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 15. TEXT AMENDMENT #2007-0003 SMOKE FREE RESTAURANTS Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to add definitions under new Sections 2-190.1 and 2-193.1, and to add new Section 7-2200 relating to requirements for smoke-free restaurants. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Staff's Request) 16. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT#2006-0005 TEXT AMENDMENT #2007-0002 REZONING #2007-0002 BRADDOCK ROAD SMALL AREA PLAN The area generally bounded by Oronoco Street to the south; North Henry Street to the east; the northern-most point of land at North Fayette Street; and the Metrorail tracks to the west. Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for (1) a revision of, supplement to, and amendment of the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan, to include the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan; (2) amendments to the City of Alexandria’s Zoning Map to reflect the Braddock Road Metro Urban Overlay Zone including the Braddock Road Metro Height Map and the Braddock Road Metro Parking District Map and the Braddock Road Metro Retail Focus Areas Map; (3) adoption of section 6-800 of the zoning ordinance pertaining to the Braddock Road Metro Urban Overlay Zone. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Staff's Request) 17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0014 322 NORTH LANGLEY STREET CHILD CARE HOME Public Hearing and Consideration of request to operate a child care home; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Nelly Velez PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant's Request) END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council noted the deferrals. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ * * * * * *