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Office of the City Clerk
October 25, 1997

The Annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Walk was Held at Cameron Run
Regional Park at 9:00 a.m.

All Persons, Including Applicants, Wishing
to Speak Before City Council Must Fill Out A
Speaker's Form (Which May Be Found in The
Rear of the Council Chamber) and Present It
to the City Clerk.


Special Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, October 25, 1997 - - 10:00 a.m.


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Please take notice that there was a Special Public Hearing Meeting (in lieu of the Regular Meeting of Saturday, October 18, 1997) of City Council held on Saturday, October 25, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of considering the following:

/s/Vola Lawson, City Manager

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.
(a) John H. Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Place, representing NO GRIDLOCK!, spoke to the proposed changes requested in the CDD for the Potomac Yard and Potomac Greens by Lazard Frere. He invited the Members of Council to a Town Meeting at the Mount Vernon Elementary School on October 27, at 7:30 p.m. to be held by concerned citizens from a number of civic associations surrounding the property to discuss the proposed changes. (A copy of Mr. Sullivan's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

Mayor Donley requested the City Attorney to provide Council some type of guidance relative to Mr. Sullivan's statement.

(b) John Chapman Gager spoke.

(c) Regina Oliver, 406 East Nelson Avenue, representing the Del Ray Citizens Association, informed Council and the citizens about the Town Meeting being held at the Mount Vernon Elementary School on October 27, at 7:30 p.m. regarding the proposed development at Potomac Yard and Potomac Greens.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-12)

Planning Commission WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council withdrew Docket Item No. 7 from the Consent Calendar.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0105 -- 1000 NORTH HENRY STREET -- McDONALD’S RESTAURANT
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0106 -- 5311 DUKE STREET -- McDONALD’S RESTAURANT
5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0107 -- 5400-5432 EISENHOWER AVENUE
6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0115 -- 1464 NORTH BEAUREGARD STREET, #B -- HAMLET SHOPPING CENTER
7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0125 -- 3804 EXECUTIVE AVENUE -- PRESIDENTIAL GREENS APARTMENTS


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0127 -- 625 FIRST STREET -- HOLIDAY INN
9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0129 -- 110 SOUTH FLOYD STREET -- LINDSAY CADILLAC
10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0100 -- 516 SOUTH VAN DORN STREET, UNITS #A & #B -- VAN DORN STATION SHOPPING CENTER -- SANTA ROSA SEAFOOD
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0135 -- 312 CALVERT AVENUE -- CALVERT STORAGE
12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0137 -- 2201 EISENHOWER AVENUE & MILL ROAD -- MILL RACE - OLD TOWN COMMONS
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Docket Item No. 7, which was considered under a separate motion. The Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

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. (Separate Motion)

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 including the amended Condition #22.

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 proposal, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, and the added Condition #7.

12. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the proposal, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________






REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

13. Public Hearing on the Ad Hoc Task Force on City Contributions to Non-Profit Human Services Agencies' FY 1999 Priorities for the Community Partnership Fund. (#19 10/14/97) (Vice Mayor Euille and Council Member Rich)

City Council held and closed the public hearing. City Council adopted the priorities described in the City Manager's memorandum, and as reported from the Task Force, and scheduled a public hearing in June 1998 on the process of Human Service Contributions.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

14. TEXT AMENDMENT #97-09 -- NONCONFORMING USES
COMMISSION ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL IN PART 7-0
RECOMMEND DISAPPROVAL IN PART 7-0

City Council held and closed the public hearing on this item. City Council will take action at its Legislative Meeting on Tuesday, October 28. Before the City Council acts, the City Attorney will give Council guidance on what the requirements will be depending on what is before the Council at that time.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0089
1525 KENWOOD AVENUE; 1602-1604 OSAGE STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate an automobile rental business; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low and OC/Office Commercial. Applicant: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, by Theron Bell. (#20 9/13/97)

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 added condition #8 to read as follows: "8. There will be a one-year review by the City Council of this particular application."
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, and 19 together, and under one motion.




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

16. COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) CONCEPT PLAN -- 370 HOLLAND LANE -- SHURGARD STORAGE
City Council overturned the decision of the Planning Commission, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0121 -- 370 HOLLAND LANE -- SHURGARD STORAGE
Councilman Cleveland asked questions of Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane regarding visitors to the Black Heritage Park, and where would they park. Mr. O'Kane responded to his concerns.

City Council overturned the decision of the Planning Commission, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, and amended the following conditions to read: "#5. Signs shall comply with the Carlyle Coordinated Sign Program. Delete the proposed freestanding sign on Holland Lane. Signage shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning." "#7. Provide a prominently striped 22' wide emergency vehicle easement to the satisfaction of Code Enforcement and Planning and Zoning." "#21. The perimeter fence around the site shall be of wrought iron, with minimum of climbable horizontal bars and shall be black or dark green in color."
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________














REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0124 -- 300 HOLLAND LANE -- SHURGARD STORAGE/CARLYLE SITE
City Council overturned the decision of the Planning Commission, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

19. VACATION #97-0004 -- 370 HOLLAND LANE -- SHURGARD STORAGE
City Council overturned the decision of the Planning Commission, and approved the request, subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, and authorized the Mayor to appoint Viewers. The Mayor subsequently appointed Donald Allen, chair, and Ruby Fitzgerald and Paul Smedberg as Viewers.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item Nos. 20, 21, and 23 together, and under one motion.

20. ENCROACHMENT #97-0009 -- 1757 KING STREET -- METROPLACE
City Council upheld the decision of the Planning Commission and denied the proposal.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________






REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0104 -- 1737-1767 KING STREET --METROPLACE
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the proposal, subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0132 -- 1757 KING STREET -- METROPLACE - TMP
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the proposal, subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

23. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0123 -- 5701-A EISENHOWER AVENUE -- SUMMER’S GROVE
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the withdrawal of this item.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________











REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review

24. CASE BAR-97-105
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on August 20, 1997, granting a request for approval of a new townhouse to be constructed at 708 South Lee Street, zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Robert J. Caviness. APPELLANT: Jan M. Chaiken, on behalf of petitioners.

City Council denied the appeal and upheld the decision of the Board of Architectural Review and approved the remaining east (rear) facade.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. CASE BAR-97-0176
Public Hearing and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on September 3, 1997, granting, as amended, a request for approval of canopy at the entrance of 722 King Street, zoned CD Commercial. APPLICANT AND APPELLANT: Lucio Bergamin.

City Council overturned the decision of the Board of Architectural Review, approved the appeal and approved the awning with the word "Restaurant".
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

26. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to establish the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology, as a consolidation of the Alexandria Cable Television Advisory Commission and the Alexandria Ad-Hoc Task Force on Information and Communications Technologies. (#22 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3953
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the city code that address the Northern Virginia Local Motor Vehicle License Compact and the City's participation in the Compact, by adding the Town of Herndon as a party to the Compact. (#23 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3954
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________








ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

28. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 9-202(B) and 9-104(E) of the Zoning Ordinance, which regulate signs, to allow valet parking signs in public rights-of-way as part of the special use permit required for valet parking. (#24 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3955
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

29. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Old Town Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing the land use designation and zoning designation of the property at 323 North Washington Street, from RM/Residential to CD/Commercial Downtown. (#25 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3956
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to rezone the property at 323 North Washington Street from RM/Residential to CD/Commercial Downtown. (#26 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3957
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

31. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way at 5101 Duke Street, in the City of Alexandria, consisting of a service road running adjacent to Duke Street. (#27 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3958
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

32. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public right-of-way at 1737-1767 King Street, in the City of Alexandria, for a storm water structure and outdoor seating area. (#28 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3959
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________








ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

33. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public right-of-way of the 600 block of South Pitt Street, in the City of Alexandria, for a bay window attached to the house at 501 Franklin Street. (#29 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3960
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

34. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE extending the franchise which authorizes the Bell Atlantic Company to occupy public rights-of-way in the City of Alexandria. (#31 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3961
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

35. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the City code that establish and define the duties and functions of the recently established Youth Policy Commission by revising one of the categories of organizations whose members are eligible for membership on the commission. (#32 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3962
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

36. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE making provision for supplemental funds for the operation of the City government in fiscal year 1998. (#33 10/14/97) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3963
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (37 - 43)

Planning Commission (continued)

37. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0128 -- 1107, 1109, 1111 PRINCESS STREET -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

38. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #97-0004
REZONING #97-0004 -- 3900-4400 WHEELER AVENUE
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant’s Request)

39. REZONING #97-0002 -- 700 NORTH ASHTON STREET
40. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #97-0006
REZONING #97-0006 -- 134 NORTH PAYNE STREET
41. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0133 -- 1 EAST OXFORD AVENUE
42. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0126 -- 1225 POWHATAN STREET; 1222 PORTNER ROAD -- DIXIE PIG RESTAURANT SITE



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

43. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0130 -- 1217 FIRST STREET -- ALEXANDRIA AUTO REPAIR
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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Public Notice

On November 8, 1997, at 8:30 a.m., there will be a METRO Town Meeting to be held at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Auditorium, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. The topic of discussion will include pedestrian access and issues related to the King Street Metro Area.

It is anticipated that more than two members of Council will be participating.