Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, October 14, 2004

7:30 PM, 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:

Members Absent:

B. Consideration of the following cases under Section 11-0004(B) and 11-1100 of the
Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.

THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS A NEW CONSIDERATION FOR THE BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS:

1. BZA CASE #2003-00051 (DEFERRED)
410 NORTH PATRICK STREET
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL
Donald and Barbara O'Leary, owners at 412 North Patrick Street, by William C.
Thomas, Jr., attorney: Appeal from the decision of the Director of Planning and Zoning that a replacement atrium skylight at 410 North Patrick Street does not violate an
approved floor area variance.

BOARD ACTION: ________________________________________

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:

2. BZA CASE #2004-00022
704 NORTH PEGRAM STREET
ZONE: R-20, RESIDENTIAL
Suhithi Peiris and Brett Goodman, owners: Variance to construct an attached carport
for two vehicles 3.16 feet from the south side property line. If the variance is granted,
the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section 12-102(A)of the
zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: _________DEFERRED________6-0__________


3. BZA CASE #2004-00032
26 WEST CHAPMAN STREET
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL
Charlie Hill, owner: Variance to construct a screened porch 13.00 feet from the front
property line facing Russell Road and 4.50 feet from the south side property line.

BOARD ACTION: _________DEFERRED__________6-0__________

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS:

4. BZA CASE #2004-00029
6004 LOWELL AVENUE
ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL
Charlie Rape, owner: Variance to construct a second-story open deck 8.15 feet from
the east side property line.

BOARD ACTION: __________APPROVED__________6-0__________


5. BZA CASE #2004-00036
115 SOUTH ALFRED STREET
ZONE: CD, RESIDENTIAL
Ted and Delores Shine, owners: Variance to raise the roof of an existing noncomplying
garage located on the side and rear property lines. If the variance is granted, the Board
of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section 12-102(A)of the zoning
ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: __________DENIED__________4-2__________


6. BZA CASE #2004-00037
109 EAST OXFORD AVENUE
ZONE: R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Paul and Ashley Klick, owners, by Gaver Nichols, architect: Variance to enlarge an
existing noncomplying garage 1.30 feet from the east side property line and 7.00 feet
from the rear property line. If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals
will be granting a variance from section 12-102(A)of the zoning ordinance relating to
physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: __________DEFERRED__________6-0__________


7. BZA CASE #2004-00038
607 BRAXTON PLACE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
James Stejskal and Wanda Nesbitt, owners, by Gaver Nichols, architect: Variance to
construct a covered porch 18.16 feet from the front property line facing Braxton Place.

BOARD ACTION: __________APPROVED__________6-0__________
CONDITION: THE COVERED FRONT PORCH MUST REMAIN OPEN.


8. BZA CASE #2004-00039
2913 BRYAN STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Heather Sibbison, owner, by David Kerivan, architect: Variance to construct a one-story
addition 28.00 feet from the front property line facing Bryan Street.

BOARD ACTION: __________DEFERRED__________6-0__________


ITEMS NOT BEING HEARD:

1400 OAKCREST DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Colleen and John Wordock, owners: Special exception to construct a 6.00 foot fence in the
secondary front yard 5.66 feet from the front property line facing Summit Avenue.

Withdrawn by applicant prior to the hearing.

BZA CASE #2004-00033
715 PRINCESS STREET
ZONE: CD, COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN
J & J Princess, LLC, owners: Special exception to widen an existing two story rear addition
14.62 feet from the rear property line. If the special exception is granted, the Board of Zoning
Appeals will be granting a special exception from section 12-102(A)of the zoning ordinance
relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

Withdrawn by applicant prior to the hearing.

BZA CASE #2004-00035
3208 COLVIN STREET
ZONE: CG, COMMERCIAL
Jeff Hollabaugh, Animal Resorts: Variance for existing directional wall sign to remain
installed at 3260 Duke Street.

Withdrawn by staff prior to the hearing.


C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 22, 2004 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.

BOARD ACTION: __________APPROVED__________6-0__________




D. Additional Business:

1. Consideration of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions for Board
of Zoning Appeals Case #2004-00015 (2400 Eisenhower Avenue)
which was heard at the September 22, 2004 hearing.

E. Adjournment: This meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.