Regular Public Hearing
Thursday, November 4, 2004

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

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is subject to change. Planning and Zoning staff
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that occur prior to the meeting.

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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. ENCROACHMENT #2004-0008
335 NORTH PATRICK STREET
FENCING
Consideration of a request for an encroachment of a picket fence into the public right-of-way; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: David and Sarah Goldstein.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0079
4551 DUKE STREET -FOXCHASE CENTER(PARCEL ADDRESS: 4513 DUKE STREET)
RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned CG/Commercial. Applicant: Kuang Hui Li.

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0080
300 MONTGOMERY STREET
THE MONTGOMERY CENTER
Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to change the allowable square foot area for restaurants, personal service uses and new businesses; zoned CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed Use. Applicant: MRE Properties by Bruce Machanic.

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0081
2908 VALLEY DRIVE (PARCEL ADDRESS: 1306 Kenwood Avenue)
AGUDAS ACHIM CONGREGATION
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a preschool; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Agudas Achim Congregation.

6. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0085
820 SOUTH PICKETT STREET
RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Golden Lilly Foods Corp. by Cam T. Luu

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0086
105 SOUTH UNION STREET
FIREHOOK BAKERY
Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to add seating and extend the hours of operation; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown.
Applicant: Firehook of Union, Inc. by Duncan Blair, attorney

9. The Planning Commission moved this item to the regular agenda.

10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0088
2615 MT VERNON AVENUE
LOS TIOS RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for an expansion of a restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Mejia Brothers, Inc. by Mariela Vado

CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: The Planning Commission moved items #6 and 9 to the regular agenda.
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:


6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0084
3108 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE (PARCEL ADDRESS: 3110 MT. VERNON AVE)
RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a restaurant; zoned CRMU-M/Commercial Residential Mixed Use. Applicant: Vo Thin by Thuy Le

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0087
2609 & 2611 MT VERNON AVENUE
CURVES FOR WOMEN
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a fitness studio; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Curves for Women by Jim Gasson

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0


TEXT AMENDMENTS AND STUDIES:

11. TEXT AMENDMENT #2004-0001
POTOMAC YARD DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Consideration of an amendment to Section 5-602 of the Zoning Ordinance to change the required composition of the Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee.
Applicant: Department of Planning and Zoning

ACTION: Corrected 11/8
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT THE TEXT AMENDMENT 7-0

12-A. TEXT AMENDMENT #2004-0007
AMENDMENT TO FLOOR AREA RATIO IN THE CD-X ZONE
Consideration of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the permitted floor area ratio for buildings and structures in the CD-X zone, excluding those within the Old and Historic District. Applicant: Department of Planning and Zoning

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0




NEW BUSINESS:

12-B. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2002-0043
1000-1027 NORTH ROYAL STREET & 329 and 327 FIRST STREET
POSTMASTERS PROPERTY
Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan and modifications to construct a multi family condominium building; zoned CD-X/Commercial Downtown.
Applicant: The Holladay Corporation by J. Howard Middleton, Jr., attorney

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-1

13. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2003-0019
1180 & 1100 PENDLETON ST, 1121, 1111 & 1101 ORONOCO ST. AND
511 N. FAYETTE ST.
THE MONARCH (HENNAGE PROPERTY)
Consideration of a request for a development special use permit, with site plan and modifications to construct a residential building with ground floor retail; zoned CRMU-H/Commercial Residential Mixed Use High.
Applicant: Diamond Alexandria, LLC by Harry P. Hart, attorney

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 6-1

14-A. TEXT AMENDMENT #2004-0008
AMENDMENT TO NONCOMPLYING USE REGULATION APPLICABLE TO COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS
Consideration of a request for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revoke the noncomplying use status of coal fired power plants, which was granted in 1992, and to categorize such plants as nonconforming uses, subject to abatement.
Applicant: City of Alexandria, City Attorney's Office

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

14-B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0089
1300 & 1400 NORTH ROYAL STREET
MIRANT POTOMAC RIVER GENERATING STATION
Consideration of a request for the revocation of Special Use Permit #2296, granted in 1989, which approved the construction and use of 18,000 square feet of administrative offices, laboratories, conference, training and other space at the Mirant Potomac River Generating Station. Applicant: City of Alexandria, City Attorney's Office

ACTION: DEFERRED (Improper notice)

14-C. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0090
1300 & 1400 NORTH ROYAL STREET
MIRANT POTOMAC RIVER GENERATING STATION
Consideration of a request for the revocation of Special Use Permit #2297, granted in 1989, which approved the Transportation Management Plan required for the Mirant Potomac River Generating Station. Applicant: City of Alexandria, City Attorney's Office

ACTION: DEFERRED (Improper notice)

15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2004-0057
2108 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
7-ELEVEN, INC.
Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a nonconforming convenience store use; zoned CL/Commercial Low.
Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc. by Maynard Sipe, attorney

ACTION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL 7-0

16. SUBDIVISION #2004-0007
108 NORTH QUAKER LANE
Consideration of a request to subdivide one lot into two lots; zoned R-20/Residential. Applicant: John Smucker

ACTION: DEFERRED (Applicant's request)


17. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular public hearing of October 5, 2004.

ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED


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

SUP #2004-0077
Location: 439 Calvert Avenue
Applicant: Wahidullah Zaher
Request: Change of ownership of an automobile repair business

SUP #2004-0051
Location: 601 N. Fairfax Street
Applicant: Kyung Sook Kim
Request: Change of ownership of a restaurant

19. Other Business.

Chairman Wagner spoke of the continued planning effort for the Potomac Yard development. The Planning Commission will begin holding a series of work sessions to provide the opportunity for Potomac Yard's new owners to share proposals with City staff and the public. The work sessions will also serve as an opportunity for the public to provide input on the proposed plans. The first in the series of work sessions will be held on November 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

20. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission public hearing was adjourned at 1:40 a.m.

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