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October 18, 2010



Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - - 9:30 a.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Mayor Euille called the meeting to order and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all members of Council were present, with Councilwoman Hughes arriving to the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Public Discussion Period.

The following people participated in the public discussion period:

(a) Nicole Canzoneri, 6100 Larstan Drive, representing Heywood Glen/Lincolnia Hills Neighborhood, spoke about the traffic that the BRAC-133 project will bring to the area, causing safety hazards for the residents in the area, particularly the children. Ms. Canzoneri requested that some traffic calming measures be granted to the Heywood Glen/Lincolnia Hills Neighborhood to help alleviate the problem and the budget be restored for traffic calming implementation.

(b) Jack Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Place, thanked Councilman Krupicka and Councilman Smedberg for their letter of September 29 requesting that Council and the Planning Commission table all plans for higher density in the West End until the City can devise a workable and viable transportation plan for the area. Mr. Sullivan stated that he hoped the other members of Council would endorse the request.

(c) Annabelle Fisher, 5001 Seminary Road, thanked Officer Mike Nugent who responded to her emergency call when her wallet was stolen recently and she requested that the City Manager implement a policy allowing citizens one free copy of a report, noting she sent in a request to the City Manager in 2008 regarding the matter.

(d) Susan Clay, P.O. Box 9142, Alexandria, spoke on behalf of children in the City with special needs and asked that services for them be increased through the City. Ms. Clay noted that many children with special needs are particularly susceptible to bullying and she praised the work of the Therapeutic Recreation Program.

(e) Sean McEnearney, 732 South Alfred Street, thanked the Mayor and members of Council for their support of the annual Rock the Ante fund-raiser for Rebuilding Together Alexandria and he reported that the event was successful in raising nearly $23,000. Mr. McEnearney reported that on October 23, Rebuilding Together Alexandria will be hosting Energize Alexandria to help more than 30 Alexandria homeowners weatherize and receive energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

Planning Commission

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0036
626 NORTH PATRICK STREET
RESIDENTIAL PARKING REDUCTION
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a parking reduction; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Kulinski Group Architects, P.C., presented by Stephen Kulinski

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

4. ENCROACHMENT #2010-0006
818 NORTH SAINT ASAPH STREET (Parcel Address: 600 Montgomery Street)
VILLA D'ESTE RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for outdoor dining; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North). Applicant: Maria Quilla

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

5. ENCROACHMENT #2010-0007
320 MONTGOMERY STREET
THAI RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for outdoor dining; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North). Applicant: Philip McCombie

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0045
1222 KING STREET
LA FROMAGERIE RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Sebastien Tavel

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the action consent calendar, with the exception of docket item #6, which was considered under separate motion. The voting 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. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

7. Public Hearing to Obtain Citizen Input on the Report on the Proposed Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (Final Consideration of the Item Will Be on Tuesday, October 26, 2010). (#15, 10/12/10)

City Council closed the public hearing on the proposed articles of incorporation and by-laws for the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board and scheduled final consideration of the item on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Public Hearing to Obtain Citizens Input on the City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

City Council closed the public hearing on the City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

9. TEXT AMENDMENT #2010-0003
ILLUMINATED SIGNS
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a text amendment to change Section 9-105 (P) of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow lighted signs on buildings above 35 feet tall with SUP approval. 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 stating that staff will report back to Council within two years and include a recommendation to convert the approval process to an Administrative Special Use Permit (SUP) process.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

10. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2010-0001
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0021

POTOMAC YARD DEVELOPMENT
Public hearing and Consideration of: a) an amendment to the CDD concept plan with regard to the completion of the Potomac Avenue roadway; b) an amendment to the development special use permit for Landbays I and J East to remove the requirement to construct residential units from south to north.; zoned CDD #10/Coordinated Development District #10 - Potomac Yards/Greens. Applicant: Potomac Yard Development LLC and RP MRP Potomac Yard, LLC by M. Catharine Puskar

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
CDD#2010-0001 Recommend Approval of Condition 15A only - 7-0
DSUP#2010-0021 Recommend Approval of Condition 83 only - 7-0

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

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

11. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Taxicab Ordinance, as recommended by the Traffic and Parking Board on September 27, 2010. (#11, 10/12/10)

City Council closed the public hearing and an adopted the ordinance amending certain provisions of the taxicab ordinance, as recommended by the Traffic and Parking Board on September 27, 2010, with the following amendments: (1) the addition of language for section 9-12-1(7.3) as it relates to documented city trip which states the following: (7.3) Documented City trip. A non-dispatched trip served by the driver while on duty that originates without a call to a central dispatch center in one of the following manners: (a) a pick-up from an authorized Alexandria taxi stand; (b) a pick-up from a Metro Station located within the City of Alexandria; (c) a pick-up from Washington Reagan Airport where the final destination is within the City of Alexandria; or (d) a trip arranged by direct communication between the customer and the driver. With respect to each of the foregoing, in order to constitute a documented City trip, such trip must be contemporaneously documented on the company's business records via a regular established business procedure, so that a company record of the trip exists independent of what may be recorded in a driver's manifest, including, without limitation, the date of the trip, the time and location of both the origination and termination point of the trip and the number of passengers served on the trip; (2) a change to the language in section 9-12-32(c), stating, the following, in addition, in no circumstances may regulation provide that more than 25% of the required call volume be satisfied by documented City trips; (3) changed 9-12-31 (i)(1)(D) to read as follows, "The net impact on any certificate of all transfers allowed during any single biennial review process shall not reduce the size of any certificate holder in compliance with section 9-12-32 (c) by 10 percent of the number of authorizations held at the time of the biennial review, nor may any new company increase its size by more than 20 percent of the number of authorizations held at the time of the biennial review;(4) delete section 9-12-32 (t) regarding credit card payments in taxicabs; (5) delete section 9-12-34(c) regarding the driver's authorization; and (6) section 9-12-60 (a) (13) will remain as it is currently constituted under the 2005 ordinance. (ORD. NO. 4683)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Please Note: Council considered the following docket item before docket item #11.

12. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Extending the Applicable Period for Reduced Fees for Certain Sewer Connections. (#10,10/12/10)

City Council closed the public hearing and approved an ordinance extending the applicable period for reduced fees for certain sewer connections. (ORD. NO. 4682)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Planning Commission (continued)

13. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0015
1701 DUKE STREET
EDMONDSON PLAZA - AMENDMENT
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment for special use permit approval to allow a sign with illumination on a building taller than 35 feet and an amendment to an existing development special use permit to allow an illuminated sign; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: 1701 Duke Street, LLC presented by Leigh Bell and Jude Collins of Kearney and Company.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (inadequate notice)

14. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2010-0004
CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2010-0001
AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES
TEXT AMENDMENT #2010-0004
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0012
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0021
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0033
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0058
1401, 1801, 2401, 2403, 2405, 2901, 3901 POTOMAC AVENUE; POTOMAC YARD DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan to increase building height limits within Landbay H and in Landbay I/J and to convert and increase density in Landbay G; b) various amendments to the CDD concept plan and design guidelines; c) an amendment to the CDD table in Section 5-602 of the City's Zoning Ordinance; d) an amendment to development special use permit conditions to remove the requirement for construction of the North Trail and other enhancements in Landbay K, and any references to the construction of the pedestrian bridge in lieu of a monetary contribution; e) an amendment to development special use permit conditions for Landbays I & J to remove the requirement for construction phasing; f) an amendment to remove special use permit conditions regarding the construction of the pedestrian bridge; g) an amendment to special use permit conditions to modify the timing of and provide an option for a monetary contribution in lieu of requirements for Landbay D; zoned CDD #10/Coordinated Development District #10 - Potomac Yards/Greens. Applicant: Potomac Yard Development LLC and RP MRP Potomac Yard, LLC by M. Catharine Puskar
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
MPA#2010-0004 Deferred 7-0
CDD#2010-0001 Recommend Approval of Condition 15A only - All Other
Amendments Deferred 7-0
DESIGN GUIDE Deferred 7-0
TA#2010-0004 Deferred 7-0
DSUP#2010-0012 Deferred 7-0
DSUP#2010-0021 Recommend Approval of Condition 83 only - All Other
Amendments Deferred 7-0
SUP#2010-0033 Deferred 7-0
SUP#2010-0058 Deferred 7-0

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

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