The Planning Commission held a work session
on May 3, 2011 at 6:30pm to discuss the Public Art Policy
in City Hall, Council Chambers.


Regular Public Hearing

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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 hearing came to order at 7:30 P.M..



UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED:

THE PLANNING COMMISSION MOVED THIS ITEM TO THE END OF THE DOCKET.

2A&B MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2011-0001
TEXT AMENDMENT #2011-0005
WATERFRONT SMALL AREA PLAN
Click here to view the Waterfront Small Area Plan
Click here to view additional information published April 22, 2011
Click here to view the May 3, 2011 Guide to Changes memo
Consideration of a request to A) initiate and consider an amendment to
the City's Master Plan to include the Waterfront Small Area Plan chapter; and
B) initiate and consider a text amendment to Section 5-500 of the Zoning Ordinance
for the W-1/Waterfront mixed use zone. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning
The Waterfront Small Area Plan boundary includes Daingerfield Island at its north end and Jones Point Park at its
southern end (both national parks). In between, the plan is bounded to the east by the Potomac River and to the west by
(from north to south) East Abingdon Drive beginning just north of Marina Drive to the railroad tracks,Continuing southeast
along the railroad tracks to a point just west of Pitt Street, Continuing east along Bashford Lane to North Royal Street,
Continuing south along North Royal Street to Third Street, Continuing east along Third Street to North Fairfax Street,
Continuing south along North Fairfax Street to Queen Street, Continuing east along Queen Street to a point approximately
100 feet west of North Union Street, Continuing south about 100 feet west of Union Street to Wolfe Street, Following along
the northern, western, and southern boundary of Windmill Hill Park until it meets South Union Street, Continuing south on
South Union Street to Jones Point Park.

ACTION: MPA2011-0001 INITIATED 6-1
MPA2011-0001 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 6-1
w/amendments to the MPA
TA2011-0005 INITIATED 6-1
TA2011-0005 RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 6-1


NEW BUSINESS:

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2011-0010
503 KING STREET
CVS/PHARMACY
Public hearing and consideration of a request for a ground floor retail establishment over
10,000 square feet; zoned KR/King Street Retail.
Applicant: CVS/Caremark, Inc. represented by Eugene Harris, agent

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL w/amendments 7-0

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2011-0014
3601 and 3951 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
POTOMAC YARD TERMINAL STATION
Public hearing and consideration of a request to allow the permanent operation of an
electrical terminal station; zoned CDD#10/Coordinated Development District.
Applicant: Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power)
represented by Elizabeth Harper

ACTION: THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTED THE DEFERRAL

5. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2011-0008
3000 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
IMPOUND LOT (DASH SITE)
Public hearing and consideration of a request for a development special use permit
amendment to use a portion of the DASH bus facility for vehicle storage; zoned
I/Industrial. Applicant: City of Alexandria Department of General Services by Gregory
Tate

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 7-0

6. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular public
hearing of April 5, 2011.

ACTION: APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

7. Other Business.

The Planning Commission discussed the July meeting. Staff will poll members to establish a quorum for the July meeting.

8. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M.


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

SUP#2011-0009
Location: 1025 West Glebe Road
Applicant: Sheikh & Associates
Request: Change of ownership of a convenience store.


SUP#2011-0012
Location: 1321 Leslie Avenue
Applicant: Learning Foundations of Metropolitan Washington, Inc.
Request: Minor amendment to allow an expansion at an existing private school.

SUP#2011-0013
Location: 821,823 King Street and 103 North Alfred Street
Applicant: Serendipitous, Inc
Request: Minor amendment to expand hours of operation at a restaurant.















Attendance:
Messrs. Komoroske, Wagner, Dunn, Robinson, Jennings, Ms. Lyman and Ms. Fossum were present.