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May 15, 1999
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Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, May 15, 1999 - - 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 10:00 a.m.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
Mayor Donley noted that item nos. 16 and 17 on the docket have been deferred at the request of the applicant.
2. Public Discussion Period. [No more than 30 Minutes] [This
period is restricted to items not
listed on the docket.]
(a) Debra Johnson, 515-5 Bashford Lane, president, North Old Town Independent Citizens, spoke to the deferral of item nos. 16 and 17, and indicated that no serious discussions or negotiations have taken place between the applicant and the citizens pertaining to The Parkway Center Project. She charged the Council to come up with or devise a plan when there is no serious negotiation, that repeated deferrals cannot happen. She stated that each time the deferral has happened with the Old Colony site, it has happened on a Friday afternoon before the Council meeting.
(b) Poul Hertel, 1217 Michigan Court, president, Northeast Citizens Association, also discouraged the continued deferrals of docket items.
(c) Sally Ann Greer, 1168 North Pitt Street, president, Canal Way Homeowners Association, spoke to sales or pending sales of homes as a direct result to the proposal under docket item #16.
OPENING (continued)
(d) Jack Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Place, Seminary Hill Association, Inc., spoke to a resolution passed several months ago by the Seminary Hill Association opposing any increase in densities for the Old Colony site. He informed Council that on last Thursday, the executive board of the Seminary Hill Association voted unanimously to oppose any effort by Council to change the supermajority requirements on zoning changes.
Mr. Sullivan will be notified or included in the discussion when Council has its discussion of the supermajority requirements.
City Attorney Sunderland and Planning and Zoning Director Lynn were requested to prepare a memorandum outlining what the ramifications are of the by-right versus the special use permit process and areas in between.
City Attorney Sunderland was requested to provide his comment on the letter received from the National Park Service dated May 13, 1999, pertaining to the proposal to redevelop 1101 North Washington Street and 625 First Street.
(e) Marlin C. Lord, 2724 Hickory Street, presented a petition requesting Council's consideration and action regarding the inadequate off-street parking at Hensley Park for the adult co-ed softball program; a copy of Mr. Lord's petition and concerns is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
City Council referred this to the staff for a response.
(f) John Chapman Gager spoke.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
By Unanimous Consent, City Council considered docket item nos. 16 and 17 at this time.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-12)
Planning Commission
Without Objection, City Council withdrew docket item no. 4 from the Action Consent Calendar. The item was considered under a separate motion.
3. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0016--2930 EISENHOWER AVENUE--ALEXANDRIA TECH CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for amendment to a development special use permit, with site plan, for office development, with a special use permit to increase penthouse heights; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Alexandria Tech Center Associates, by Donald F. Simpson, Sr.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0026--1501 CAMERON STREET--JEFFERSON-
HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a portable building for classroom use; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Alexandria City Public Schools, by Mark F. Krause.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0031--5000 POLK AVENUE--JAMES K. POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a portable building for classroom use; zoned R-12 and R-20/Residential. Applicant: Alexandria City Public Schools, by Mark F. Krause.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0033--201 WEST TAYLOR RUN PARKWAY--ANGEL PARK
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand a park playground area; zoned POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0035--458 SOUTH PICKETT STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a retail and wholesale building material business with storage and light assembly; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: A & S Sales, Inc., by Harry P. Hart, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0036--436-A SOUTH PICKETT STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a wholesale storage facility for construction materials; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: NSI, Inc., by Harry P. Hart, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
9. ENCROACHMENT #99-0002--820-824 QUEEN STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for encroachment into the public right-of-way for an existing wall and planters; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: David Andross, by David Duff, engineer.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
10. TEXT AMENDMENT #99-0004--TEMPORARY SCHOOL TRAILERS
Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Section 6-105 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow temporary school trailers in conjunction with an adjacent public school in the POS zone with a special use permit.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0009--6161 EDSALL ROAD--LANDMARK RIDGE APARTMENTS
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a reduction of off-street parking for the existing apartment building; zoned RC/Residential. Applicant: Connie Nocente.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0027--5700 SANGER AVENUE--WILLIAM RAMSAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for two portable buildings for classroom use; zoned RA/Residential and POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: Alexandria City Public Schools, by Mark F. Krause.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council approved the Action Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item no. 4, which was considered under a separate motion. 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. (Separate Motion)
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.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
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.
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.
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
13. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #99-0006--REZONING #99-0007--4001 EISENHOWER AVENUE--NEW ANIMAL SHELTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for amendment to the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation and zoning of the western portion of the Cameron Run Regional Park parcel from POS/Public Open Space to I/Industrial for a proposed animal shelter and to correct the zoning designation of the eastern portion of the same parcel changing it from OCM-(100)/Office Commercial Medium to POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of General Services.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
Councilwoman Pepper noted that originally there had been 6.28953 acres set aside for the animal shelter; however, after discussions with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, there will now be 5.15871 acres for the animal shelter which will allow 1.13082 acres [in the POS zone for use by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority] for [additional] picnic area(s) and [overflow] parking.
City Council approved the master plan amendment and the rezoning.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
14. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0008--3120-3130 DUKE STREET AND 11-23 SWEELEY STREET--CVS PHARMACY
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct a commercial building for a pharmacy, with a reduction of parking; zoned CG/Commercial General and I/Industrial. Applicant: CVS Corporation, by Nan E. Terpak, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
Council Member Walker suggested that she and Councilwoman Pepper could work together to come up with a group of people that own businesses or property in this area to see if we can get sort of a cooperative design guideline effort, and maybe we could have the businesses come back with a gradual process over several years and what can be allowed and not allowed. They would get back to Council possibly in the fall with the beginnings of this effort.
Councilwoman Pepper stated that staff needs to help them on some policy on this undertaking also.
Councilman Speck spoke to a policy with respect to signs.
Council Member Rich asked the City Attorney if we could have a sign ordinance for some portion of Duke Street that says that you have to have monument signs from here on out, everybody that comes in has to have one and everybody that doesn't have one has to have one in five years?
The City Attorney responded that you can amortize the use as long as you do it in a reasonable period to allow the investment to be returned, then probably you could. He stated that he would report back on a special sign district for one portion of the City.
Council Member Rich requested that this issue be added to the Retreat docket.
Councilman Speck made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to include the language of the Planning Commission on the monument sign; which motion failed for lack of a second.
There was discussion about traffic circulation at this site.
Vice Mayor Euille requested staff to monitor this redevelopment project and the operation of CVS once it commences and if there is a need to add some traffic restraints or signage on this site staff will discuss it with the applicant.
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
14. (continued) 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 the amended Conditions #3 and #7 which are consistent with the applicant's letter of April 30, 1999, with a new condition #4 to read as follows: "4. A pylon sign shall be permitted at a height of 15 feet with a setback of 20 feet from the street;" and the representation made by Ms. Puscar, attorney for the applicant, that they are certainly willing to consider a right-turn-only restriction on traffic exiting the parking lot on Duke Street after consultation with the City staff.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
15. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Fair Share Task Force Report. (#18 3/23/99)
There was considerable discussion on this item by the Members of City Council.
Council Member Walker suggested that we have a work session on Housing issues as a whole, or possibly discuss it at the Retreat.
Councilman Speck spoke to the language listed in paragraph numbered 1 on page 3 of the report.
City Council received the report, closed the public hearing, and adopted the recommendations of the Task Force on pages 3 through 5 of the report, and asked that Vice Mayor Euille and Council Member Rich, along with Members of the Task Force and other groups suggested by Vice Mayor Euille, meet and discuss the refinements particularly as they relate to the first recommendation regarding the concentrations of assisted and special needs housing and report any refinements and/or further recommendations back to Council, and amended the language in paragraph numbered 1. to read as follows: "The City should support the targeting of all subsidized rental housing (including special needs housing and Section 8 certificate and vouchers) to non-concentrated areas, in lieu of increasing the amount of subsidized rental housing in any of the six most concentrated Census tracts."
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
Without Objection, City Council considered docket item nos. 16 and 17.
16. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0011--1101 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET AND 625 FIRST STREET--PARKWAY CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct office buildings with an increase in the floor area ratio, and to permit a second mechanical penthouse on a single building, and an off-site crown coverage modification; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Parkway Center Parcel Owners, L.L.C., by Jonathan P. Rak, attorney. (#27 4/17/99; #16 3/13/99)
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 5-2
17. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0106--1101 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET AND 625 FIRST STREET--PARKWAY CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a transportation management plan (TMP) for an office development; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Parkway Center Parcel Owners, L.L.C., by Jonathan P. Rak, attorney. (#28 4/17/99; #17 3/13/99)
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Denial 5-2
City Council accepted the requested deferrals subject to the matter not being brought back to Council earlier than September, and on the further condition that the developer meet with all of the interested neighbors and citizen groups and the National Park Service to try to reach at least closer agreement as to how to address the concerns.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
18. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0024--4580 DUKE STREET--MANGO MIKE’S
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to add outdoor seating and for two temporary trailers for a restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Alexandria Restaurants, by Michael Anderson.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-1
Councilwoman Pepper stated for the record that she will be participating in the discussion of this item. She indicated that many people feel that 4600 Duke, where she lives, owns this property which is not accurate. The property that is under discussion is owned by the Bryan Gordon Estate. She talked with the manager of the estate and has been assured that they are condominium owners in the same sense that she is. She stated that she does not profit from anything nor is it a distraction from anything, so it is of neutral benefit and she has no conflict of interest.
Vice Mayor Euille recused himself from the discussion of this item as he has a financial interest in this business.
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 conditions #9 and #11.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0028--4622 KING STREET--CLAREMONT DELI
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a restaurant; zoned OCM/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Kumyoung Choi.
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0
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:_______________________________________________________________
20. SUBDIVISION #99-0001
Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal from a Decision of the Planning Commission on April 6, 1999, Denying a Request for Subdivision of the Property Located at 103 West Monroe Avenue, Zoned R-5. Applicant and Appellant: Mark R. Horowitz.
COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve FAILED 3-4
City Council approved the appeal and approved the subdivision subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and staff conditions.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
21. Public Hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan by changing the land use designation for the property at 4500 Wheeler Avenue and by changing the property's zoning designation from UT/Utilities Transportation to I/Industrial. (#17 5/11/99) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage: Ord. No. 4046
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
22. Public Hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance by changing the zone designation of the property at 208 South Royal Street from RM/Residential to POS/ Public Open Space. (#18 5/11/99) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage: Ord. No. 4047
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
23. Public Hearing. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public alley right-of-way at 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue for a trash dumpster. (#19 5/11/99) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage: Ord. No. 4048
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
24. Continuation of Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow day labor agencies to operate within the City only with a special use permit, and to require the abatement of existing day labor agencies. (# 25 4/17/99; #24 4/13/99) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage: Ord. No. 4049
Council Action:__________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (25-31)
Planning Commission (continued)
25. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0006--3680 KING STREET--POST OFFICE--BRADLEE SHOPPING CENTER
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for extension of a development special use permit, with site plan, for construction of a post office; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, by Cyril D. Calley, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Noted the withdrawal
26. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0025--1623 FERN STREET--ERNIE’S CRAB HOUSE
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to amend the hours of operation of a restaurant; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Sung Jin Kim.
COMMISSION ACTION: Noted the deferral
27. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0032--105 MONCURE DRIVE
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, for construction of an addition to an office building, with tandem parking and a modification to the zone transition setback requirement; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Paul R. Spina, by Warren Almquist, architect.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant’s Request)
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
Planning Commission (continued)
28. VACATION #98-0003--105 MONCURE DRIVE
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Paul R. Spina, by Warren Almquist, architect, and appointment of viewers for same.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant’s Request)
29. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0005--5010 DUKE STREET--CAMERON STATION, PHASE V
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct residential development; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates, L.L.C., by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 6-0
30. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #98-0100--5010 DUKE STREET--CAMERON STATION, PHASE V (TMP)
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to amend the approved transportation management plan (TMP) for Cameron Station to incorporate Phase V; zoned CDD-9/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Cameron Associates, L.L.C., by Duncan W. Blair, attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred 6-0
31. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0034--200 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for parking reduction for retail use; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: 206 Wash, L.L.C., Rajai Zumot.
COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred (Applicant Not Present)
END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Without Objection, City Council noted the withdrawal and deferrals.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
This docket is subject to change.
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