Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, September 11, 2003

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: 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 DEFFERED 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 July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: ______DENIED______4-2____________________

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 July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING.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 455 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 July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________

4. 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 July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: CASE WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING

5. 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. (Deferred from the
July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________
CONDITION: THAT PORCH MUST REMAIN OPEN

6. BZA CASE # 2003-0007
730 SOUTH LEE STREET
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL
Rita K. and Alexander R. Larzelere, owners: Variance for a curb cut to provide off
street parking and to pave more than 50 percent of the required front yard used for
off-street parking. (Deferred from the July 10, 2003 hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: CASE WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING

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

7. BZA CASE # 2003-0046
116 WEST ALEXANDRIA AVENUE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
Brett Hugo, owner, Gaver Nichol's, architect: Variance to construct a new covered front
entry portico 19.40' from the front property line facing West Alexandria Avenue. If the
variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section
12-1-2(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying
structure.

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________


8. BZA CASE #2003-00047
1124 ALLISON STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Herman and Margaret Fernandes, owners: Variance to enclose an existing carport
27.00 feet from the front property line facing Allison Street. If the variance is granted,
the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section 12-1-2(A) of the
zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________

9. BZA CASE#2003-00048
505 TENNESSEE AVENUE
ZONE R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Daniel Bairley, architect: Variance to construct a two-story rear addition 10.00 feet from
the west side property line and 11.00 feet from the east side property line. If the variance
is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section
12-1-2(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying
structure.

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________

10. BZA CASE #2003-00049
2911 EDGEHILL DRIVE
ZONE R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Robert and Kay Kinney, owners, by Warren L. Almquist, architect: Variance to
construct a one-story addition 8 feet from the front property line facing Allison Street
and a covered open porch 24.33 feet from the front property line facing Edgehill Drive.
If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from
section 12-1-2(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a
noncomplying structure.



BOARD ACTION: ______DEFERRED______5-0____________________

REASON: TO PERMIT THE APPLICANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO
EXPLORE ALTERNATE DESIGNS.

11. BZA CASE #2003-00050
1211 PRINCE STREET
ZONE CL, COMMERCIAL LOW
Daniel C. Crane, owner, by Warren L. Almquist, architect: Variance to construct a
rear two-story addition on the east side property line and on the west side property
line; and to construct a detached two-car garage on the east side property line, on the
west side property line and on the south rear property line. If the variance is granted,
the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a variance from section 12-1-2(A) of the
zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______5-0______TWO STORY ADDITION
______DEFERRED ______5-0______DETACHED GARAGE

C. Consideration of the minutes of the July 12, 2003, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.

BOARD ACTION: ______APPROVED______6-0____________________

D. Additional Business:

1. Two Board members are up for reappointment; Michael Curry and Mary Lyman.

2. The Board will meet for a Workshop at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Workroom
prior to the regular Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing on October 9, 2003.

E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.