Action Docket for Regular Public Hearing

Regular Public Hearing

Thursday, April 11, 2002

7:30 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 KING STREET, CITY HALL
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

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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
Michael Curry
Linda Kung
Mark Allen
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 ITEMS WERE DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING:

1. 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. (Deferred from the March 14, 2002, hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING 7-0
REASON: TO ALLOW APPLICANT TO EXPLORE DESIGN OPTIONS

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 none of the reasons presented by appellants would prevent the issuance of a building permit and the construction of a house at1110 Francis Hammond Parkway. (Deferred from a previous hearing.)

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING

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

3. BZA CASE #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.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING

4. BZA CASE #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.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING

5. BZA CASE #2002-0017
11 WEST MYRTLE STREET
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL

M. Stanley and Barbara M. Lyons, owners:

Special exception to construct a one-story rear addition 6.40 feet from the east 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_____7-0_________________________

6. BZA CASE #2002-0018
2416 SANFORD STREET
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Christian and Caitlin Rockwell, owners:

Special exception to construct a two-story rear addition 5.10 feet from the north 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_____7-0_________________________
7. BZA CASE #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.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING 7-0
REASON: TO ALLOW APPLICANT TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITH NEIGHBORS

8. BZA CASE #2002-0021
610 SOUTH VIEW TERRACE
ZONE: R-5, RESIDENTIAL

Virginia B. and William K. Kalish, owners:

Variance to construct a two-story entryway addition 21.50 feet from the front property line facing South View Terrace.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED_____7-0_________________________

9. BZA CASE #2002-0022
305 CLOVERWAY DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

George and Sabrina Dively, owners:

Variance to construct a one-story addition 20.00 feet from the front property line facing Cloverway Drive. 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_____7-0_________________________

10. BZA CASE #2002-0023
712 SOUTH OVERLOOK DRIVE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Jay C. Farrar and Deborah M. Kyle, owners:

Special exception to construct a second story addition 8.50 feet from the west 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_____7-0__________________________

11. BZA CASE #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.

BOARD ACTION: DEFERRED BY BOARD TO MAY 9, 2002, HEARING 7-0
REASON: ALLOW APPLICANT TO LOOK AT ALTERNATIVE FENCE DESIGNS

12. BZA CASE #2002-0025
2510 PAGE TERRACE
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

Daniel R. and Mary E. Finnegan, owners:

Variance to allow a new storage shed to remain as constructed 2.25 feet from the north side property line and 2.50 feet from the west rear property line.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED_____7-0________________________

13. BZA CASE #2002-0026
504 ROBINSON COURT
ZONE: R-8, RESIDENTIAL

John Kochensparger and Susan DellaPenta, owners, by Warren L. Almquist, architect:

Variance to construct a one-story garage on the east side property line.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED_____6-0________________________
(Mr. Almquist recused himself from consideration of this case.)

14. BZA CASE #2002-0027
1210 PRINCE STREET
ZONE: CL, COMMERCIAL

Nigel P. Curtis and Paula M. DeLuca, owners, by Warren L. Almquist, architect:

Variance to construct a two-story rear addition 3.80 feet from the west side property line, and reduce the required open space to 659 square feet.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED_____6-0_________________________

(Mr. Almquist recused himself from consideration of this case.)

C. Consideration of the minutes of the March 14, 2002, Board of Zoning Appeals hearing.

BOARD ACTION ___________APPROVED AS AMENDED_____5-0____________
(Messrs. Curry and Allen did not vote because they were not present at the March 14 hearing.)

D. Additional Business:

1. The Board considered the conclusions and findings of fact for the appeal concerning 417-419 Clifford Avenue (BZA Case #2002-0009) which was heard at the March 14, 2002, hearing. On a motion by Ms. Kung, seconded by Ms. Lyman, the conclusions and findings of fact were approved as submitted with one change, that in the first paragraph "Wagonwork" be changed to "Michael Anderson," by a vote of 5 to 0. Messrs. Curry and Allen abstained as they were not present at the March 14 hearing.

2. There was Board discussion regarding BZA Case #2001-0070, 417 East Windsor Avenue, which was denied at the March 14, 2002, hearing. Mr. Putzu made a motion to re-open the case limited to a material fact that was not brought forward at the March hearing. Mr. Leiberg will discuss with the City Attorney whether or not this is feasible.

3. Mr. Koenig suggested that the Board have periodic workshops to discuss issues pertaining to hardship for the various kinds of cases reviewed by the Board.

E. Adjournment: This hearing was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.