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May 16, 1998

City Council Planned on Attending the Earth
Day Celebration at the Chinquapin Recreation
Center at 2:30 p.m.

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Speaker's Form (Which May Be Found in The
Rear of the Council Chamber) and Present It
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If you have a prepared statement, please present
it to the City Clerk.


Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, May 16, 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, with Councilman Speck arriving at 10:15 a.m.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

2. Public Discussion Period. [No more than 30 Minutes] [This
period is restricted to items not
listed on the docket.]

(a) Caroline Meirs, 2942 South Columbus Street, representing the King Street-Beauregard Neighborhood Alliance, Inc., spoke against the proposed King Street overpass.

(b) Jim Atherton, 4665 Kell Lane, representing the King Street-Beauregard Neighborhood Alliance, Inc., opposed the proposed King Street overpass. A copy of Mr. Atherton's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(c) Dina L. Biblin, 4688 Kirkpatrick Lane, representing the Stonegate Foundation, Inc., spoke against the proposed King Street overpass.

Members of City Council and Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane participated in the discussion with regard to the proposed King Street overpass. Once the State completes its traffic study, it was noted that possibly a City Council Neighborhood Meeting would be held at the John Tyler Building of the Northern Virginia Community College on this issue and other issues of this area.
OPENING (continued)

2. (continued)

(d) John Chapman Gager spoke.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

New Business Item No. 1: Councilman Cleveland made an announcement that today from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Minnie Howard School, 3801 West Braddock Road, the NAACP along with their Youth Council is holding a forum, "Youth Moving to Reality", sponsored by the Alexandria Public Schools, the Alexandria Police Department, the Northern Virginia Urban League, and Project Discovery.

New Business Item No. 2: Council Member Rich spoke to an e-mail he received this week from M. Gannon and a letter regarding a continuing turmoil or conflict over the use of baseball fields in Alexandria. Part of the problem is that we don't have enough fields. He indicated that he feels that it is important that we get some lines of communication open as a way to resolve the priority questions and make sure that we are doing this thing in the fairest and most reasonable way possible.

Acting Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Simmons addressed the concerns and indicated that discussions are being held between ABI and Bishop Ireton to resolve some of the issues raised by Mr. Gannon. He will report back to the City Manager and City Council with the results of the meetings being held.
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-15)

Planning Commission

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council withdrew Docket Item No. 3 from the Consent Calendar.

3. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #98-0001 — BICYCLE AND MULTI-USE
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #97-0192 — 4803-A EISENHOWER AVENUE — PS BUSINESS PARK

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0022 — 1623 DUKE STREET — TABLE TALK
6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0027 — 1115 MARTHA CUSTIS DRIVE — CHARLES BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0029 — 5700 SANGER AVENUE — WILLIAM RAMSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0030 — 5651 RAYBURN AVENUE — JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0031 — 1005 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE --
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0032 — 3801 WEST BRADDOCK ROAD — MINNIE HOWARD SCHOOL
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0033 — 5100 FILLMORE AVENUE — THE WASHINGTON HOUSE
12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0035 — 1400 DUKE STREET
13. ENCROACHMENT #98-0002 — 1303 KING STREET
14. ENCROACHMENT #98-0003 — 101 NORTH WEST STREET
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0023 — 1900 DUKE STREET — CARLYLE SITE
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Docket Item No. 3 which was considered under separate motion. The Planning Commission recommendations are as follows:

3. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the amendment to the Transportation Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to add the Bicycle Transportation and Multi-use Trail Master Plan with the clarifications and modifications as outlined in the May 14, 1998 memorandum from the City Manager. (Separate Motion)

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 and the amended condition #2.

7. City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the request, subject to compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended condition #2.

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.


REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

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.

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.

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

15. 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 OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

16. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0006 — POLITICAL SIGNS IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY
City Council tabled this item.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________













REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0025 -- 3610-F KING STREET -- BRADLEE SHOPPING CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant for ice cream sales, with carry-out service; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Maggie Moo's of Alexandria, by Richard J. Sharoff.

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:_______________________________________________________________

18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0026 -- 3654 KING STREET -- BRADLEE SHOPPING CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a health club; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: TSI Alexandria, Inc., t/a Washington Sports Club, by Michael J. McHugh, attorney.

COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 7-0

Councilman Speck directed questions to members of the Planning and Zoning staff. He would like staff to take a look at and explain why there is a discrepancy in the number of parking spaces, i.e., 722 vs 811. Planning and Zoning Director Lynn and Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane spoke to the issue of parking spaces.

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:_______________________________________________________________

19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0020 — 5800 EDSALL ROAD — ENTERPRISE LEASING
Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the landscaping plan and to the potholes in the parking lot.

City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the request, subject to compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances and staff recommendations and the amended conditions #14, and #15, and amended conditions #20 and #21, with the modifications as read by legal counsel for the applicant which read as follows: 20. To require the preparation by the applicant of a parking, paving, and final landscape plan REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

19. (continued)

acceptable to the Director of Planning and Zoning by June 30, 1998, the modification is to add parking and paving to the requirement to do a landscape plan; and 21. To require that the landscaping required by Condition #20, be installed by November 1, 1998, and maintained in good condition, the modification there is to extend the deadline by which the landscape plantings would be in place from June 30 to November 1, 1998.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0008 — 5010 DUKE STREET — CAMERON STATION SITE
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the amendment to the special use permit, subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and staff recommendations, with the Planning Commission changes to condition #86, and changed condition #85 to read as follows: 85. (a) The applicant shall be responsible, until the release of the Phase I maintenance bond, for all costs of restoration or reconstruction of park facilities and landscaping reasonably attributable to the maintenance, repair or replacement of the utility conduits located in the parkland; (b) Such restoration or reconstruction shall be performed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Directors of T&ES and Parks and Recreation. In the event of damage to any existing tree or other landscaping, the replacement stock shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be of equivalent size and maturity and shall be of the same species, and in no event shall any replacement tree be less than 4 inches in caliper; and (c) The applicant shall, prior to completion of the utility conduits, post with the City a bond with corporate surety satisfactory to the City Attorney, in the penalty of $165,446.00, to secure the obligations imposed by this condition, such bond to continue in force and effect until the maintenance bond for Phase I shall have been released by the City.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0018 — 4102-4128 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE — SHOPS ON THE AVENUE
City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as amended, and approved the proposed special use permit, subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and staff recommendations, with the amended condition #3, and the added conditions #22, and 24, and amended condition #23 to read: 23.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

21. (continued)

A pedestrian connection shall be provided at the south end of the center to the satisfaction of the Director of P&Z.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0024 — 3020 COLVIN STREET
Councilman Speck suggested that staff find a way to communicate to the current owner and operator of this business, what he is going to need to do to bring this business into full compliance with our requirements, so that if at some point he wants to change ownership, we aren't penalizing a new applicant.

City Council denied the application and overturned the Planning Commission decision.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review

23. CASE BAR-98-0043PG
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Parker-Gray District, on March 25, 1998, denying a request for approval of alterations at 425 North Alfred Street, zoned CL Commercial. Applicant and Appellant: Dorthea G. Campbell.

City Council overturned the Board of Architectural Review decision and approved the appeal from the applicant to allow a brick front subject to the approval of staff in terms of color, that the applicant build new front steps to be approved by staff, and the storm door to be approved by staff.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
















REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Board of Architectural Review (continued)

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item Nos. 24 and 25 together and under one motion.

24. CASE BAR-98-0015
Public Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria, on April 1, 1998, granting and denying portions of a request for approval of a permit to demolish/capsulate portions of 206 Duke Street, zoned RM Residential. Applicants and Appellants: Harry F. Hopper, III and Maria Hopper by Robert B. Adams, AIA, and Duncan W. Blair, Esquire.

25. CASE BAR-98-0016
Pubic Hearing on and Consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic Alexandria District, on April 1, 1998, denying a request for approval of an addition, alterations, and installation of a rooftop HVAC unit at 204-206 Duke Street, zoned RM Residential. Applicants and Appellants: Harry F. Hopper, III and Maria Hopper by Robert B. Adams, AIA, and Duncan W. Blair, Esquire.

City Council requested that a work session be scheduled with the Boards of Architectural Review.

City Council reversed the Board of Architectural Review decision on both Docket Item Nos. 24 and 25, and granted the appeals of the applicant, with the condition that Alexandria Archaeology be notified if construction reveals that there are on-site remains.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

26. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code by permitting small benches that do not interfere with pedestrian traffic to encroach into public rights-of-way. (#20 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3995
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code by (i) authorizing the city's Youth Policy Commission to act as the city's youth services citizen board under Virginia Code section 66-29, (ii) providing that a majority of the commission members must be individuals who are neither elected officials nor employees of a private or public service agency that provides services to the city's youth, and (iii) adding one additional citizen member to the commission. (#21 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the substitute ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3996
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

28. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code by increasing the membership of the Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team to nine in order to add an additional parent representative. (#22 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3997
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

29. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City Code by adding a new section 5-6-40 to prohibit construction of new combined sewers and certain connections to existing combined sewers. (#23 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3998
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 11-207 of the Zoning Ordinance to update the penalties for zoning violations consistent with the city charter. (#24 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 3999
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

31. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 11-302 of the Zoning Ordinance 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. (#25 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4000
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

32. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 12-200 of the Zoning Ordinance to add new provisions requiring that all nonconforming uses abate within a specified period of time unless a special use permit is approved before that time and providing new rules for the repair of structures housing nonconforming uses. (#26 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4001
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________







ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

33. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church at 3512 Old Dominion Boulevard to establish and maintain an encroachment into the public street right-of-way of 501 West Glebe Road. (#27 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4002
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

34. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE authorizing an encroachment into the public street right-of-way at 2200-2400 Eisenhower Avenue and 301-315 Stovall Street. (#28 5/12/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance on its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4003
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (35 - 38)

Planning Commission (continued)

35. TEXT AMENDMENT #98-0010 — AUTOMOBILE SALES BUSINESSES 36. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0028 — 2601 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE — MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
37. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0044 — 206 WEST GLEBE ROAD
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant Not Present) 7-0









REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

38. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0034 — 1515 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Improper Notice)

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the deferrals.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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