The Planning Commission held a work session to
discuss the Braddock Road Metro Small Area plan and the Potomac Yard
development on May 4, 2006 at 5:30pm in City Hall.


Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, May 4, 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 p.m.

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.


2. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0013
611 KING STREET
BREAD AND CHOCOLATE, INC
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to increase the seating at a
restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Bread and Chocolate, Inc.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0015
1321 LESLIE AVENUE
COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand an existing private
school and to increase the number of students allowed; zoned CSL/Commercial
Service Low. Applicant: Learning Foundation of Metropolitan Washington, Inc
by Duncan Blair, attorney

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0007
1561 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVE
JW SALONS AND DAY SPA, LLC
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a massage therapy
facility within a salon and spa; zoned CDD-10/Coordinated Development District.
Applicant: John W. Hall


CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION:









TEXT AMENDMENTS AND STUDIES:

5. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2006-0002
EISENHOWER EAST SMALL AREA PLAN
Consideration of a request for an amendment to the Eisenhower East Small Area
Plan. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning

ACTION: DEFERRED

6. EISENHOWER EAST PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Request for the Planning Commission and City Council approval of a formula for
the implementation of the open space elements of the Eisenhower East Small Area
Plan. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning

ACTION: DEFERRED




NEW BUSINESS:

7. CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.06 CASE #2006-0002
210 STRAND STREET
Consideration of a proposal by the City of Alexandria to acquire the property at 210
Strand Street, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.06 of the City Charter.
Applicant: City of Alexandria

ACTION: APPROVED 6-0


8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0017
1110 KING STREET
THE FAIRFAX DELI
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned
KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Jeong Soo Lee and Deok Kun Lee

ACTION: WITHDRAWN










9. SUBDIVISION #2006-0001
5300 & 5310 SEMINARY ROAD
Consideration of a request to resubdivide the subject properties; zoned R-12 and
R-20/Residential. Applicant: Sharif Shafik and Wilbur Salas

ACTION: APPROVED 6-0


10. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular public
hearing of April 4, 2006.

ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED 6-0


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

SUP #2006-0012
Location: 4948 B Eisenhower Avenue
Applicant: Dogor Enterprises, LLC d/b/a A&L Auto Electric
Request: Change of ownership of a light automobile repair business.

SUP #2006-0014
Location: 3050 Duke Street
Applicant: JBAR, Inc.
Request: Change of ownership of a restaurant.

12. Other Business.

On a motion made by Mr. Dunn, and seconded by Mr. Robinson the Planning
Commission voted to follow the present practice which is staff determines
when a case is docketed and the Planning Commission reserves the right to defer
for additional study and review. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.

Reason: At the beginning of the hearing, Ms. Fossum expressed concern
regarding the Virginia Paving Asphalt Plant application. She requested that this
issue not be docketed for hearing until questions regarding the plant's violations have
been answered, and until a full report has been issued for at least 30 days. Ms.
Fossum was also concerned that there has not been enough opportunities for
community involvement. Mr. Dunn suggested that the case be docketed for June

and then deferred if further review is necessary. Mr. Josephson summarized
Virginia Paving's request and staff's review of the plant over the past year. He
indicated that delays in bringing the case forward are a result of studies that have
been conducted by the applicant and the City. Mr. Josephson added that both
Virginia Paving and staff have tried to be responsive to community concerns. Other
Commissioners shared Ms. Fossum's concerns but felt that, as matter of process, the
decision to docket the case should be left up to staff, and that the Planning
Commission could defer the case if necessary

13. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission public hearing was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Attendance:
Messrs. Dunn, Jennings, Komoroske, Robinson, Leibach and Ms. Fossum.
Mr. Wagner was absent.