Regular Public Hearing
Thursday
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July 10, 2003
7:30 PM
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 KING STREET, CITY HALL
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
The
Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals
docket
is subject to change up to the time of the meeting.
Planning and Zoning staff
can provide information on changes.
The Board of Zoning Appeals 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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A. Roll Call.
Members Present: Warren Almquist, Chairman
Mary Lyman, Vice Chairman
Stephen Koenig, Secretary
Mark Allen
Michael Curry
Frank Putzu
Members Absent: Linda Kung (Excused)
B. Consideration of the following cases under Section 11-0004(B) and 11-1100 of the
Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS HAVE BEEN DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:
1.
BZA CASE #2003-0020
406 HIGH STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Evelyn Harrison, owner:
Variance to construct a screen porch 14.00 feet from the front property line facing Ruffner Road. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure. (Deferred from the June 12, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO 9/11/03 BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
REASON: APPLICANT DID NOT SEND LEGAL NOTICE
2.
BZA CASE #2003-0025
4401 FORD AVENUE
ZONE: CRMU-H, COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE HIGH
Signs Unlimited, Inc., agent for Transwestern Park Center II LLC:
Variance to allow a lighted wall sign on the building above 35.00 feet. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure. (Deferred from the June 12, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO 9/11/03 BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
REASON: APPLICANT WILL BE OUT OF TOWN FOR JULY HEARING
3.
BZA CASE #2003-0030
132 NORTH PAYNE STREET
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL
Robert Langston, architect:
Variance to construct a rear two-story addition reducing the required open space to 333 square feet. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure. (Deferred from the June 12, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY THE BOARD TO 9/11/03 6-0
REASON: TO PERMIT APPLICANT TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS
4.
BZA CASE 2003-0033
804 NORTH PRYOR STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Christopher and Susan Kachouroff, owners:
Variance to construct a shed 2.00 feet from the west rear property line and 2.00 feet from the north side property line. (Deferred from the June 12, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
5.
BZA CASE #2003-0036
101 CALLAHAN DRIVE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, owner, by George D. Seghers, agent:
Variance to extend from an existing chain link fence located at the corner of Duke Street and Callahan Drive for approximately 200 feet facing Callahan Drive a new 6.00 feet tall black painted steel open style picket fence located in the required front yard facing Callahan Drive. (Deferred from the June 12, 2003, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO 9/11/03 BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
REASON: APPLICANT DID NOT SEND LEGAL NOTICE
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS ARE NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:
6.
BZA CASE #2003-0037
712 TIMBER BRANCH DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Jarret Arp and Laurie Clark, owners, by Barry Dunn, architect:
Special exception to construct a second story addition 3.90 feet from the west side property line. If the special exception is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a special exception from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
7.
BZA CASE #2003-0045
1100 JANNEY'S LANE
ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL
David Michael and Ruth Smith, owners:
Reapproval of a variance to reflect an updated survey to build a one-story addition 20.00 feet from the front property line facing Yale Drive, and a one-story addition 26.00 feet from the front property line facing Janney's Lane. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
8.
BZA CASE #2003-0044
313 SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, owner, by William A. Richards, agent:
Variance to construct a storage shed
on
the south side property line.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED W/CONDITION____6-0____________
CONDITION: THAT THE SHED HAVE A SEALED CONCRETE FOUNDATION
9.
BZA CASE #2003-0038
2413 SANFORD STREET
ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Todd Johnson, agent for Marie Harte, owner:
Variance for after-the-fact construction of a rear sunroom located 2.70 feet from the rear property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED W/CONDITIONS____6-0___________
CONDITIONS: 1) PROPERTY OWNER MUST BRING SUNROOM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING CODE WITHIN 2 MONTHS FROM VARIANCE APPROVAL DATE.
2) IF PROPERTY OWNER DOES NOT COMPLETE NECESSARY BUILDING WORK WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF VARIANCE APPROVAL, SUNROOM MUST BE REMOVED BASED UPON A TIME SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED BY STAFF.
10.
BZA CASE #2003-0039
706 CHETWORTH PLACE
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL
Peter Stramese, owner:
Variance to enlarge an existing rear porch, reducing the required open space to 696 square feet. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a variance from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED ____6-0_________________________
11.
BZA CASE #2003-0040
45 MT VERNON AVENUE
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL
Calvert Whitehurst, owner, by Bryan J. Kebeck, builder/agent:
Variance to construct a one-story rear addition, reducing the required open space to 769 square feet.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____5-1__________________________
12.
BZA CASE #2003-0041
512 WEST WINDSOR AVENUE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Melissa Bomberger, owner:
Variance to construct a second story addition 8.00 feet from the east side property line.
BOARD ACTION___________APPROVED____6-0___________________________
13.
BZA CASE #2003-0042
9 WEST MONROE AVENUE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
John E. Crane, Jr., owner:
Special exception to build a new shed dormer on the existing house
and construct a two-story addition with open porches
6.10 feet from the front
property line facing Hancock Avenue. If the special exception is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a special exception from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
14.
BZA CASE #2003-0043
104 POMMANDER WALK
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL
Frances T. H. and Gerard W. Hallihan, owners:
Variance to construct an open rear deck, reducing the required open space to 322 square feet.
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO 9/11 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST
REASON: OWNERS OUT OF TOWN, THEY WANT TO ATTEND HEARING
C. Consideration of the minutes of the June 12, 2003, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED AS SUBMITTED____5-0___________
(Mr. Allen did not vote as he was not present at the June 12 hearing.)
D. Additional Business:
1. The Board approved the Board of Zoning Appeals Attendance Report from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003, for submission to the Citizens Assistance office.
2. The Board discussed meeting for a workshop session in October, 2003.
E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.