Office of the City Clerk
April 18, 1998
A Groundbreaking Ceremony for the
New Community Library was held at
8:30 AM, at the new Library Site, Duke and North
Pickett Streets, prior to Council's Public
Hearing Meeting.
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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, April 18, 1998 - - 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 except Vice Mayor Euille.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
2. Public Discussion Period. [No more than 30 Minutes] [This
period is restricted to items not
listed on the docket.]
(a) Lois Van Valkenburgh, chair, Commission on Aging, spoke to the Successful Aging Expo to be held on May 9, 1998, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn North, and encouraged people to register early.
(b) Peter Greenberg, 109 South Alfred Street, representing Morrison House, spoke about ACVA funding; a copy of his statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Donley suggested that Councilman Speck, who is Council's representative to the ACVA, work with the ACVA to develop a small revenue resources task force that would involve hotel operators, restaurant owners, as well as retail merchants, to look at a concept that does a lot of what Mr. Greenberg spoke about taking a look at funding options for the ACVA.
(c) John Chapman Gager spoke.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-13)
Planning Commission
3. CITY CODE AMENDMENT -- ENCROACHMENTS FOR BENCHES
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 5-2-29 of the Code of the City of Alexandria to allow small benches which do not interfere with pedestrian traffic without an encroachment ordinance. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
4. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0008 -- CIVIL PENALTIES
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 11-207 of the Zoning Ordinance (Civil Violations) to update the penalties for zoning violations consistent with the City Charter. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
5. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0009 -- WRITTEN NOTICE
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 11-302 of the Zoning Ordinance (Notice of Public Hearings; Notice requirements for particular hearings) to provide that in the case of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals or a revocation of a special use permit, the required written notice shall be provided by the City. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0185 -- 315 MADISON STREET -- FLATBREADS (PREVIOUSLY OLD TOWN BAKERY) -- MONTGOMERY CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to extend the hours of operation and add alcohol sales for an existing restaurant; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use. Applicant: Eleanor Kathleen Caples.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0193 -- 3807 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE -- PO SIAM THAI RESTAURANT
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand indoor and add outdoor seating for the existing restaurant; zoned CDD-6/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Nirun Vongpukkean.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0009 -- 1728 DUKE STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a commercial school (beauty school); zoned CDD-1/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Rhonda Stewart.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0011 -- 3007 COLVIN STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a storage trailer; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Generous George’s Positive Pizza Place, Inc., by Mary Holder.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0012 -- 301 NORTH BEAUREGARD STREET -- FOUNTAINS CONDOMINIUM
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to allow office, grocery store, and other commercial uses below the first floor of the existing building; zoned RC/Residential. Applicant: Fountains Condominium, by Michael G. Sanford.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0015 -- 2419 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE -- ANN ME ME’S BAKERY
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit for a restaurant to add indoor and outdoor seats and live entertainment and for a reduction of off-street parking; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Ann Me Me’s Bakery, L.L.C., by Daniel E. Maljanian.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
12. ENCROACHMENT #98-0001 -- 501 WEST GLEBE ROAD AT OLD DOMINION BOULEVARD
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for a sign for a church; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Robert S. Larson for Beverley Hills United Methodist Church.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0007 -- 1217-1221 QUEEN STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit, with site plan, for construction of a three-unit townhouse development, with a parking reduction and subdivision, with variations; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: William Cromley, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented. The Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:
3. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
4. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
5. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
6. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
7. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
8. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
9. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
10. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
11. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
12. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
13. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
14. (a) Public Hearing on Proposed Real Property Tax Increase of Six Cents, from $1.07 to $1.13 per $100 of Assessed Value, for Calendar Year 1998.
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council closed the Public Hearing.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(b) Public Hearing on AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 3-2-181 (LEVIED; AMOUNT) of Division 1 (REAL ESTATE), and Section 3-2-221 (LEVIED ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OTHER THAN MOBILE HOMES, AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES, TAXICABS, MOTOR VEHICLES WITH SPECIALLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HANDICAPPED, MOTORCYCLES, CAMPERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS; AMOUNT), Section 3-2-222 (LEVIED ON MACHINERY AND TOOLS USED IN MINING OR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS; AMOUNT), Section 3-2-223 (LEVIED ON MOBILE HOMES; AMOUNT) and Section 3-2-224 (LEVIED ON AUTOMOBILE, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, SEMI-TRAILERS, TAXICABS, MOTORCYCLES, CAMPERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS; AMOUNT) of Division 3 (TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MACHINERY AND TOOLS), all of Article M (LEVY AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES), Chapter 2 (TAXATION), Title 3 (FINANCE, TAXATION AND PROCUREMENT) of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. The proposed ordinance sets the city’s 1998 tax rates for real property at $1.13 and tangible personal property at $4.75. (#5 3/31/98; #21 3/24/98)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council closed the public hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage will be on Wednesday, May 6, 1998.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0178 -- 2838 DUKE STREET -- DUKE STREET MOBIL
Public Hearing and Consideration of a review of a special use permit for an automobile service station; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Essam Danfora.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, deleted condition #21, and included the representation made by Duncan W. Blair, attorney for the applicant, that the applicant shall reduce the wattage on replacement light bulbs and will advise the Planning staff when bulbs have been changed.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
16. TEXT AMENDMENT #97-0009A -- NONCONFORMING USES
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 12-200 of the Zoning Ordinance (Nonconforming uses) to add new provisions (1) requiring that all nonconforming uses abate within a specified period of time unless a special use permit is approved before that time, and (2) providing new rules for the repair of structures housing nonconforming uses. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval (TA 97-009A) 7-0
Recommend Denial (TA 97-0012) 7-0
Recommend Denial (change repair rules) 7-0
Recommend Denial (Southland proposal) 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and (1) approved text amendment #97-0009A, which requires a SUP or the abatement of nonconforming uses after seven years; (2) denied text amendment #97-0012, with the language previously proposed by City Council, rejected by the Commission on March 3, 1998, and remanded to the Commission by Council on March 14; and (3) specifically disapproved the concept that all nonconforming uses should become noncomplying as well as the nonconforming use proposal submitted in writing on behalf of Southland Corporation, and (4) specifically disapproved any further relaxation of the repair rules than is already included in the language of TA#97-0009A.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered docket item nos. 17 and 18 together and under one motion.
17. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 5-602 of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the heights permitted in the Eisenhower Avenue CDD in connection with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and to clarify the affordable housing density bonus in the CDD. (#29 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3987
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
18. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the King Street/Eisenhower Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by increasing the heights permitted by the Coordinated Development District guidelines for the Eisenhower Avenue CDD. (#21 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3988
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered docket item nos. 19, 20 and 21 together and under one motion.
19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0161 -- 2400 EISENHOWER AVENUE -- HOFFMAN SITE - PATENT & TRADEMARK
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit, with site plan, for construction of an office project with structured parking for the Patent and Trademark Office; zoned CDD-2/Coordinated Development District, Eisenhower Avenue. Applicant: Hoffman Management, Inc., by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and with the added condition #39.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0162 -- 2400 EISENHOWER AVENUE -- HOFFMAN SITE - PATENT & TRADEMARK
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for transportation management plan (TMP) approval for the Patent and Trademark Office complex; zoned CDD-2/Coordinated Development District, Eisenhower Avenue. Applicant: Hoffman Management, Inc., by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended condition #8a, and amended condition #9 to include the following: (d) Incentives to car-poolers or staggered work hour program participants; and (e) Any other TMP activities as may be proposed by the applicant and approved by the Director of T&ES. This provision will conform to provisions in other TMP approval documents.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
21. ENCROACHMENT #97-0014 -- 2200-2400 EISENHOWER AVENUE AND 301-315 STOVALL STREET -- HOFFMAN SITE - PATENT & TRADEMARK
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for encroachment into the public right-of-way for a pedestrian overpass to connect an office building and parking garage; zoned CDD-2/Coordinated Development District, Eisenhower Avenue. Applicant: Hoffman Family, L.L.C., by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0010 -- 113 SOUTH COLUMBUS STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a reduction of off-street parking in conjunction with the renovation of an existing building to add apartments; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Robert Kaufman.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
Councilwoman Pepper noted that the alley needs maintenance.
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0014 -- 105 SOUTH UNION STREET -- WRAP AROUND
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant with seats and carry-out service; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Amy M. Conklin and Richard E. Snow.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, and amended condition #15 to read: 15. The applicant will require its employees who drive to use off-street parking..
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
24. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City Code by adding provisions, comparable to those currently in a city council resolution, regarding the establishment and operation of the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee, and by modifying its current membership. (#18 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3989
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
25. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 13-117(B) of the Zoning Ordinance to exempt small scale land disturbances that result in a decrease of impervious coverage from the requirement that water run-off from the site be treated in accordance with best management practices. (#19 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD NO. 3990
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
26. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to add the Bryan House, located at 635 Kings Cloister Circle, to the 100-Year-Old Buildings List, pursuant to Section 10-302 of the Zoning Ordinance, thereby protecting the building against demolition or alteration without approval from the Board of Architectural Review. (#20 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3991
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
27. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public right-of-way at 1623 Fern Street for outdoor restaurant seating. (#22 4/14/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the Ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3992
Council Action:_________________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (28 - 34)
Planning Commission (continued)
28. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #98-0001 -- BICYCLE AND MULTI-USE
Public Hearing and Consideration of amendment to the transportation element of the Alexandria Master Plan to add the Bicycle Transportation and Multi-Use Master Plan. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0
29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0192 -- 4803-A EISENHOWER AVENUE -- P S BUSINESS PARK
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a retail, wholesale and installation business for automobile accessories and parts; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: V W Sport USA, Inc., by Adrian P. Jones.
COMMISSION ACTION: Noted the deferral.
30. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0013 -- 3846 KING STREET -- FAIRLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit to change the hours of operation of a child care facility; zoned RA/Residential. Applicant: Fairlington Presbyterian Church, by Carol Shannon (previous SUP #95-0147).
COMMISSION ACTION: Noted the withdrawal.
31. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0006 -- SIGNS IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 9-201(A)(10) (Political Signs) of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit political signs in all public rights-of-way in the City. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning and Zoning.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
32. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0008 -- 5010 DUKE STREET -- CAMERON STATION SITE
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for amendment to a special use permit to place utilities on the adjacent parkland; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates, L.L.C., by Cyril D. Calley, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 6-1
33. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0021 -- 34 SOUTH REYNOLDS STREET -- ANTONIO’S
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to a special use permit for a restaurant to change the hours of operation, to change requirements concerning trash containers and to remove requirement for handicap access; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: DGF Restaurant Group, Inc., by Dimitri Alexis.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 7-0
34. ENCROACHMENT #98-0002 -- 1303 KING STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for bay windows; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: William J. Reap.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred by Staff
END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the deferrals and withdrawal.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
This docket is subject to change.
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Public Notice
There will be a City Council Work Session on the Proposed Budget on Monday, April 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
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