Action Docket for Regular Public Hearing

Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, February 14, 2002

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.
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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
Linda Kung
Michael Curry
Frank Putzu

Members Absent: None

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

THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:

1. BZA CASE #2001-0079
1409 JULIANA PLACE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Kenneth A. Cohen, owner:

Variance to allow a new storage shed to remain as constructed 2.00 feet from the south side property line. (Deferred from the January 10, 2002, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY THE APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE HEARING

REASON: TO SEEK ALTERNATE LOCATION OR REDUCE SHED SIZE

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

2. BZA CASE #2001-0080
1110 FRANCIS HAMMOND PARKWAY
ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL

Michael D. and Marjorie A. Golden; John M. Edsall; and Gene C. Lange, applicants:

Appeal from an administrative decision that a building permit may be issued for 1110 Francis Hammond Parkway if it meets zoning requirements.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO THE MARCH 14, 2002, HEARING

3. BZA CASE #2002-0002
605 UPLAND PLACE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL

Shazalyn and Brandon Winfrey, owners:

Variance to construct a covered open front porch 17.00 feet from the front property line facing Upland Place. 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 or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: APPROVED W/COND THAT PORCH REMAIN OPEN 7-0

4. BZA CASE #2002-0004
3313 KING STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Gabriel Romero, AIA, The RKtects Studio, Inc., agent for Edward G. and Jean S. Butler, owners:

Variance to demolish an existing house and build a new house with a lot width of 55.00 feet instead of 65.00 feet at the building line.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____7-0__________________________

5. BZA CASE #2002-0005
329 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL

Lisa Shaw and Jonathan C. Hill, owners, by Duncan W. Blair, attorney:

Variance to allow a curb cut on

Princess Street to access off-street parking on the southeast corner of the property.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____5-2__________________________

6. BZA CASE #2002-0006
5104 RICHENBACHER AVENUE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Howard Watson, owner, by Daniel Lopez, agent:

Variance to construct a carport 10.00 feet from the front property line facing North Pegram Street and 4.00 feet from the south side property line.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MARCH 14, 2002, HEARING 7-0
REASON: TO REVISE PLANS FOR THE CARPORT

7. BZA CASE #2002-0007
102 EAST CUSTIS AVENUE
ZONE: RB, RESIDENTIAL

Kristen Gedeon, owner, by Warren Almquist, architect:

Variance to construct a rear one-story addition 3.75 feet from the west side property line and 3.33 feet from the east side property line, and raise the roof on an existing covered front porch 12.75 feet from the front property line facing East Custis Avenue. 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 or expansion of a noncomplying structure.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MARCH 14, 2002, HEARING
REASON: TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITH NEIGHBORS

C. Consideration of the minutes of the January 10, 2002, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED AS AMENDED____7-0_____________

D. Additional Business:

1. The Board liked the new special exception application for additions.

E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.