The Planning Commission held a work session
regarding the ARHA housing developments at Glebe Road
on March 6, 2007 at 6:30 in City Hall.


Regular Public Hearing

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

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 public hearing was called to order at 7:30 pm.


2. Election of Planning Commission officers for Chairman and Vice Chairman.

Upon nomination by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. Komoroske, the Planning Commission unanimously elected Eric Wagner as Chairman.

Upon nomination by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission unanimously elected John Komoroske as Vice Chairman.

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.

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0120
1307 KING STREET
BAKERY ORLOV
Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail.
Applicant: Boyd Walker

4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0121
405 EAST BRADDOCK ROAD
7-ELEVEN, INCORPORATED
Consideration of a request for the continuance of a nonconforming convenience
store use; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc
by Maynard Sipe, attorney

5. This item was moved to the regular agenda.

6. This item was moved to the regular agenda.

7. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0125 WITHDRAWN
106 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned
CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: PQ Alexandria, Inc. by M. Catharine
Puskar, attorney

8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0001
4938 D EISENHOWER AVENUE
AUTO REPAIR EXPANSION
Consideration of a request to expand an existing light automobile repair business;
zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Carlos Flores

9. ENCROACHMENT #2006-0007
1101 QUEEN STREET
Consideration of a request for an encroachment into the public right-of-way; zoned
CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Robert Bunn

10. This item was moved to the regular agenda.


CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION:
ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:

5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0122
1925 BALLENGER STREET (Parcel Address: 1900 Ballenger Street)
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS RESTAURANT
Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned CDD
#1/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Potbelly Sandwich Works by
Michael Puckett

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 6-0

6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0124
520 JOHN CARLYE STREET UNIT 110
BRUEGGER'S BAKERY CAFE
Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant; zoned CDD
#1/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. by
Duncan Blair, attorney

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 6-0


10. SUBDIVISION #2006-0010
112 EAST GLEBE ROAD
Consideration of a request to subdivide the subject property into two lots;
zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: David Weinberg, by RC Fields, agent


ACTION: APPROVED 6-0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED:

11. SUBDIVISION #2006-0005
5350 FILLMORE AVENUE
Consideration of a request to subdivide the subject property into two lots; zoned
R-20/Residential. Applicant: Thomas Gedle
(Deferred from the February Docket)

ACTION: APPROVED w/ amendments 6-0

TEXT AMENDMENTS AND STUDIES:

12. TEXT AMENDMENT #2007-0001
COVERED OPEN PORCHES/LANDINGS
Consideration of a request to amend Section 11-1300 of the Zoning Ordinance
allowing covered open porches in required front yards by special exception, and
Section 7-200 amending the zoning regulations applicable to open covered landings
in all yards. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning
(Deferred from the February Docket)

ACTION: DEFERRED (Staff's Request)

NEW BUSINESS:

13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0002
115 NORTH PATRICK STREET
CONGREGATE HOUSING/SAFE HAVEN
Consideration of a request to allow a congregate housing facility for the Safe Haven
Program, and approval to provide parking within 300 feet of the facility; zoned
CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Alexandria Community Services Board
by M. Catherine Gibbs, attorney

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL w/ amendments 6-0

14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0123
3101 NORTH HAMPTON DRIVE - COM 101
RESTAURANT/PARKING REDUCTION
Consideration of a request to operate a restaurant and for a
parking reduction; zoned CRMU-H/Commercial Residential Mixed Use High.
Applicant: David Gwathmey

ACTION: RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 6-0

15. VACATION #2006-0005
PARCEL OF LAND AT THE TERMINUS OF WEST UHLER AVE
BETWEEN 2418 & 2500 SANFORD AVENUE
Consideration of a request to vacate public right-of-way; zoned R-8/Residential.
Applicant: Meade and Janie Rhoades by Lonnie Rich, agent

ACTION: DEFERRED (Applicant's Request)

16. VACATION #2006-0004 DEFERRED
10 RUSSELL ROAD
Consideration of a request to vacate public right-of-way; zoned R-5/Residential.
Applicant: Earnest Baucom and Vi Jaramillo

ACTION: DEFERRED (Applicant's Request)

17. Consideration of approval of the Planning Commission minutes of the regular public
hearing of February 6, 2007.

ACTION: APPROVED w/ AMENDMENTS WITHOUT OBJECTION

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

SUP 2006-0118
Location: 106 S. Union Street
Applicant: Hussan Chehaitelli
Request: Change of Ownership

SUP 2006-0119
Location: 631 King Street
Applicant: Timothy Ito
Request: Change of Ownership

19. Other Business:

Mr. Dunn expressed his personal opinion that the successive term of the Chairperson should be limited to eight years. Ms. Fossum agreed and
requested that the Commission formally consider and discuss setting a limit to the Chairperson's term.

20. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission public hearing was adjourned at 11:15 pm.


Attendance:
Messrs. Wagner, Dunn, Robinson, Komoroske, Jennings, and Ms. Fossum.
Ms. Lyman was absent.