The Planning Commission held work sessions
to discuss residential infill development in Alexandria
and the Potomac Yard development on March 9 at 6:00 pm.


Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, March 9, 2006

7:30 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 KING STREET, CITY HALL
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

The Alexandria Planning Commission docket
is subject to change. Planning and Zoning staff
can provide information on changes
that occur prior to the meeting.

Staff reports on each item are available
in the Department of Planning and Zoning.

The Planning Commission reserves the right to
vary the order of the meeting, if so announced.

Department of Planning and Zoning
301 King Street, City Hall, Room 2100
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
phone: (703) 746-4666

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1. Call to Order.

The Planning Commission public hearing was called to order at 7:30 pm.


2. Election of Planning Commission officers for Chairman and Vice Chairman.

ACTION: The Planning Commission elected Eric Wagner as Chair and John
Komoroske as Vice Chair.

3. Advice to the City Manager under Section 6.14 of the City Charter of advisory
recommendations regarding the Capital Improvements Program. Staff: Office of
Management and Budget.

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CAPITAL BUDGET 6-0

CONSENT CALENDAR:
AN ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE HEARD ONLY IF SOMEONE REQUESTS IT BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT DOCKET. ITEMS NOT REMOVED WILL BE APPROVED OR RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AS A GROUP AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING.


4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0001
25 SOUTH QUAKER LANE
ROCKLANDS BARBECUE AND GRILLING CO.
Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit to allow the sale of
beer and wine, on and off premise; zoned CSL/Commercial Service
Low. Applicant: John B. Snedden

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0135
4678 KING STREET (4700 KING STREET)
ULTIMATE RESULTS PHYSICAL TRAINING
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a personal physical
training facility; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium.
Applicant: Ultimate Results Personal Training and Wellness Center, LLC
by Anthony Malave and Mustafa Nazary

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0136
700 NORTH PATRICK STREET
HAIR SALON
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a nonconforming
personal service use (hair salon); zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Sophea Nuth



7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0137
3912 ELBERT AVENUE
COMMUNITY LODGINGS
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a non commercial,
not-for-profit facility and for a parking reduction; zoned RA/Residential.
Applicant: Community Lodgings, Inc by Bonnie Baxley

8. SUBDIVISION #2005-0011
6000 EDSALL ROAD AND 515 SOUTH VAN DORN STREET
Consideration of a request to resubdivide the subject properties; zoned
CG/Commercial General & RA/Residential. Applicant: William and James Cafritz
and AIP Associates L.P. by Harry P. Hart, attorney

CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED:

9. Adoption of Eisenhower East Design Guidelines
(Deferred from February hearing)

ACTION: APPROVED 6-0

TEXT AMENDMENTS AND STUDIES:

10. TEXT AMENDMENT #2006-0002
THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF TRAFFIC STUDIES
Consideration of an amendment to Article 11 of the Zoning Ordinance to require
independent, third party reviews of traffic studies submitted as part of certain
development applications. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Departments of Planning
and Zoning and Transportation and Environmental Services.

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 5-0
(Corrected 3/13)






11. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2006-0001
FOUR MILE RUN
FOUR MILE RUN BETWEEN SHIRLINGTON ROAD
ON THE WEST AND THE POTOMAC RIVER ON THE EAST
Consideration of an amendment to the City's Master Plan to add the Four Mile Run
Restoration Master Plan. Applicant: City of Alexandria,Recreation, Parks and
Cultural Activities,Departments of Planning and Zoning, and Transportation and
Environmental Services.

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 5-0


NEW BUSINESS:

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0002
2615-2617 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
LOS TIOS RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand an existing restaurant;
zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Mejia Brothers, Inc. by Mariela Garrido

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL with Amendments 5-0

13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0004
1225 POWHATAN STREET
RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a
restaurant; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Vasiliki Voliotis and Efthalia Dhana

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL with Amendments 5-0


14. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular public
hearing of February 7, 2006 and February 15, 2006.

ACTION: APPROVED 5-0

15. Administrative approvals: The following special use permits have been
administratively approved by the Department of Planning and Zoning:

DSUP 2002-0003
Location: 2310 Mill Road
Applicant: Paradigm
Request: Minor amendment to Phase II condominium building


SUP 2005-0129
Location: 625 Slaters Lane
Applicant: Sung Eun Kim
Request: Change of ownership of a restaurant

SUP 2006-0005
Location: 3610 F King Street
Applicant: NOVA Moo Corp
Request: Change of ownership of a restaurant

16. Other Business.

There was no other business discussed.

17. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission public hearing was adjourned at 10:00 pm.

Attendance:
Messrs. Fossum, Komoroske, Liebach, Robinson and Wagner
Mr. Dunn was present for items 1-10
Mr. Jennings was absent