Regular Public Hearing
Thursday
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May 9, 2002
7:30 PM
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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: Mary Lyman, Vice Chairman
Stephen Koenig, Secretary
Michael Curry
Linda Kung
Mark Allen
Frank Putzu
Members Absent: Warren Almquist, Chairman (Excused)
B. Consideration of the following variances under Section 11-0004(B) and 11-1100 of the Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS WERE DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:
1.
CASE BZA #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. (Deferred from the April 11, 2002, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
2.
CASE BZA #2002-0019
406 RUSSELL ROAD
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
Thomas C. Hockaday, owner:
Special exception to construct a 6.00 feet high wood privacy fence 3.00 feet from the secondary front property line facing West Walnut Street. (Deferred from the April 11, 2002, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO JULY 11 BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
3.
CASE BZA #2002-0024
3609 CAMERON MILLS ROAD
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
William T. Carr, owner:
Variance to allow a portion of a 6.00 feet high wood privacy fence to remain as constructed in the required front yard facing Cameron Mills Road. (Deferred from the April 11, 2002, hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO JUNE 13 BY APPLICANT PRIOR TO HEARING
4.
CASE BZA #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 none of the reasons presented by appellents would prevent the issuance of a building permit and the construction of a house at 1110 Francis Hammond Parkway. (Deferred from a previous hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED PRIOR TO HEARING
5.
CASE BZA #2002-0008
1100 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 regarding the zoning requirements to develop a house at 1100 Francis Hammond Parkway. (Deferred from a previous hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED PRIOR TO HEARING
6.
CASE BZA #2002-0016
1100 FRANCIS HAMMOND PARKWAY
ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL
Meushaw Development Company Inc., applicant:
Appeal from an administrative decision that this R-12 zone lot requires a building lot width of 80.00 feet, and that a part of the property lies within a Resource Protection Area. (Deferred from a previous hearing.)
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED PRIOR TO HEARING
THE FOLLOWING DOCKET ITEMS ARE NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:
7.
CASE BZA #2002-0020
406-408 EAST GLEBE ROAD AND 3006 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
ZONE: CSL, COMMERCIAL
All USA Imports Inc., by William C. Thomas, Jr., attorney:
Appeal from an administrative decision that general automobile repair to the public at this location requires an approved special use permit.
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED PRIOR TO HEARING
8.
CASE BZA #2002-0028
2803 VALLEY DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Katherine K. and Arthur E. White, owners:
Special exception to construct a one-story rear addition 6.60 feet from the south side property line. If the special exception is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will necessarily be granting a special exception from section 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physical enlargement or expansion of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
9.
CASE BZA #2002-0029
1112 PRINCESS STREET
ZONE: CL, COMMERCIAL
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, owner, by Mary B. Schukraft, agent:
Variance to construct a two-story rear addition 2.30 feet from the east side property line and on the west side property line. 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____5-0__________________________
(Mr. Koenig recused himself from consideration of this case.)
10.
CASE BZA #2002-0030
305 PARK ROAD
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
Robert and Kyong Schoenhaus, owners:
Variance to construct an open covered front porch 14.00 feet from the front property line facing Park 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 or expansion of a noncomplying structure.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED____6-0__________________________
11.
CASE BZA #2002-0031
1810 NORTH HOWARD STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
David C. and Mercedes F. Gilliom, owners:
Variance to construct a two-car detached garage 12.00 feet from the front property line facing Victoria Lane.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED W/CONDITION____6-0____________
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12.
CASE BZA #2002-0032
2500 CENTRAL AVENUE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL
Kyle and Martha King, owners:
Variance to construct a second story addition above the entire footprint of the existing house
6.90 feet from the north side property line, 24.50 feet from the front property line facing Virginia Avenue, and 23.60 feet from the front property line facing Central 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 JUNE 13, 2002, HEARING 6-0
REASON: TO ALLOW APPLICANTS TO EXPLORE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
13.
CASE BZA #2002-0033
1100 JANNEYS LANE
ZONE: R-12, RESIDENTIAL
Ruth and David Michael Smith, owners:
Variance to construct a one-story addition 22.00 feet from the front property line facing Yale Drive, and construct a one-story addition 33.00 feet from the front property line facing Janneys Lane. 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____6-0_________________________
14.
CASE BZA #2002-0034
303 HIGH STREET
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL
Thomas W. and Judith W. Short, owners:
Variance to construct a two-story addition 3.00 feet from the front property line facing High Street. 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____6-0__________________________
15.
CASE BZA #2002-0035
3527 SAYLOR PLACE
ZONE: R-20, RESIDENTIAL
Michael and Robyn Williams, owners:
Variance to construct a one-car attached garage and extend an existing front porch 25.66 feet from the front property line facing Saylor 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____6-0__________________________
16.
CASE BZA #2002-0036
211 SOUTH ALFRED STREET
ZONE: CL, COMMERCIAL
Tommy Andrews and Cindy Ahlstrom, owners:
Variance to construct a two-story rear addition 4.00 feet from the south side property line and
on
the north side property line. 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____6-0__________________________
17.
CASE BZA #2002-0037
302 SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET
ZONE: RM, RESIDENTIAL
Paul and Alexandra Clement, owners:
Variance to construct a two-story rear addition 3.00 feet from the rear property line 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.
BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO JUNE 13, 2002, HEARING 6-0
REASON: ALLOW APPLICANTS TIME TO RESOLVE ISSUES W/NEIGHBORS
18.
CASE BZA #2002-0038
2100 MT VERNON AVENUE
ZONE: CL, COMMERCIAL AND R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL
Thomas J. and Anne Welsh, owners:
Variance to build a new outbuilding to accommodate an existing woodworking shop approximately 1.00 foot from the north side and west side property lines. If the 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.
BOARD ACTION: WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
REASON: SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED
C. Consideration of the minutes of the April 11, 2002, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.
BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED AS SUBMITTED____6-0__________
D. Additional Business:
1. The Board discussed a motion made by
Mr. Putzu
at the April 11, 2002, hearing to re-open BZA Case #2001-0070 concerning 417 East Windsor Avenue, limited to a material fact that was not brought forward at the March 14 hearing.
2. The Board discussed whether or not it was feasible to have a consent docket, or arrange the docket with items receiving staff recommendations of approval at the beginning of the docket.
E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.