Alexandria

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to review two property requests. The board will consider a variance for an existing accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue and a special exception for a rear-yard addition at 414 Duke Street. These decisions will determine if the properties can deviate from standard zoning setbacks and clearance rules.

• Public hearing on a variance for an accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue
• Public hearing on a special exception for a rear-yard addition at 414 Duke Street
• Preliminary docket subject to change prior to the July 22 meeting

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several new business requests for property alterations, including an addition at 119 Wolfe Street. Additionally, the board will review multiple administrative requests for window, roof, and siding replacements.

• Alterations and addition at 119 Wolfe Street
• Signage and alterations at 400 King Street, Suite 2
• Alterations at 312 North Fairfax Street
• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 119 Wolfe Street
• Multiple window, roof, and siding replacement requests

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will review several rezoning ordinances and updates to the Housing 2040 Master Plan. Additional items include pension plan amendments, paratransit pilot support, and multiple telecommunications license agreements.

• Rezoning of 1019 Cameron Street from CL to CD
• Rezoning of 4154 Duke Street
• Adoption of the Housing 2040 Master Plan amendment
• Amendment to Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan
• Revenue bond issuance for Elbert Avenue Project

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Council will consider personal property tax relief rates and several zoning ordinances. They are also reviewing lease extensions for the Torpedo Factory Art Center and authorizing various revenue bonds.

• 2026 Personal Property Tax Relief Rates resolution
• Contingency funds for Animal Control Officer salary adjustment
• Lease extensions for artists at Torpedo Factory Art Center
• Refunding bonds for National Industries for the Blind
• Revenue bonds for The View at Goodwin Living, LLC

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 5-year extension for Virginia Paving Company's asphalt plant at 5601 Courtney Ave. and nearby locations. They will also consider two residential lot subdivisions on East Raymond Ave. and Clifford Ave., a right-of-way vacation on Ramsey Street, and a special use permit to convert commercial buildings to residential use on Princess Street.

• Asphalt plant SUP extension for 5 more years at 5601-5603 Courtney Ave. and South Van Dorn St.
• Subdivision at 114 East Raymond Ave. to split one lot into two R-2-5 residential lots
• Subdivision at 311 Clifford Ave. to combine three lots into two residential lots
• Vacation of public right-of-way on Ramsey Street adjacent to 218 and 300 East Alexandria Ave.
• Conversion of noncomplying commercial structures at 1010-1020 Princess St. to residential use

The Planning Commission recommended denial of a five-year extension for an asphalt plant (SUP #2026-00018) and recommended approval of a commercial-to-residential conversion (SUP #2026-00019). They approved two subdivisions and deferred a street vacation request at the applicant's request.

• Recommended denial of asphalt plant extension (SUP #2026-00018) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of commercial-to-residential conversion (SUP #2026-00019) (6-0)
• Approved subdivision at 114 E. Raymond Ave (6-0)
• Approved subdivision at 311 Clifford Ave (6-0)
• Deferred street vacation request at Ramsey St & E. Alexandria Ave (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to evaluate proposed exterior modifications, new signage, and partial demolition projects across several historic streets. Applicants will present plans for residential and commercial properties, including updates to the King Arthur Baking Co. location and a concept review for a Parker-Gray development. The board will review these requests against local design guidelines before making recommendations or approvals.

• Alterations at 409 South Royal Street
• New signage at 615 King Street (King Arthur Baking Co.)
• Alterations at 312 North Fairfax Street
• Partial demolition and addition at 401 North Lee Street
• Concept review for a development at 415 North Alfred Street (Parker-Gray)

The Board approved a request for partial demolition, encapsulation, and an addition at 428 North Union Street as amended (6-0). Also approved signage for two King Street businesses and deferred alterations at 409 South Royal Street. A concept review for 415 North Alfred Street was presented with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved signage at 615 King St - BAR2026-00160 (6-0)
• Approved signage at 628 King St - BAR2026-00188 (6-0)
• Deferred alterations at 409 South Royal St - BAR2026-00130 (6-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 428 North Union St - BAR2026-00116 as amended (6-0)
• Approved addition/alterations at 428 North Union St - BAR2026-00117 as amended (6-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 401 North Lee St - BAR2026-00181 (6-0)
• Approved addition/alterations at 401 North Lee St - BAR2026-00182 (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council holds a public hearing on multiple items, including final passage of the FY2027 appropriations ordinance, approval of the Housing 2040 Master Plan, and authorization of a comprehensive agreement for the Waterfront Implementation Project. Several rezonings, special use permits, and encroachments are also on the consent docket.

• Rezoning and development special use permit for expansion at 1019 Cameron Street
• Rezoning to expand commercial uses at 4154 Duke Street
• Special use permit for outdoor live entertainment at 699 Prince Street
• Authorization of general obligation bonds for city and schools capital projects
• Moving polling place from Blessed Sacrament Precinct to Christ the King Anglican Church

City Council approved the Waterfront Implementation Project, directing the City Manager to execute a Comprehensive Agreement with Skanska/JMT for Option 3 Enhanced Gravity Sewer and negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price. They also approved consent items including rezoning and special use permits, with amendments to the SUP for outdoor live entertainment at 699 Prince Street requiring noise monitoring and removing Sunday hours. A sidewalk merchandise ordinance was deferred.

• Authorized Waterfront Implementation Project Comprehensive Agreement with Skanska/JMT (Option 3 Enhanced Gravity Sewer)
• Approved rezoning at 1019 Cameron Street from CL to CD (7-0 Planning Commission recommendation)
• Approved rezoning proffer amendment at 4154 Duke Street (7-0 Planning Commission recommendation)
• Approved SUP for outdoor live entertainment at 699 Prince Street with amendments: noise monitoring, removal of Sunday hours, 3-month review
• Adopted ordinance authorizing encroachments at 601 Wythe Street (ORD. NO. 5635)
• Adopted FY2027 appropriations ordinance (ORD. NO. 5640)
• Adopted general obligation bonds ordinance for city and schools capital projects (ORD. NO. 5639)
• Deferred sidewalk merchandise ordinance (item 16)

City Council Legislative Meeting

City Council will hear a briefing and consider a term sheet for a potential public infrastructure investment at 1300 North Royal Street, the former Potomac River Generating Station site, using tax increment financing. The council will also take first readings on ordinances for FY2027 appropriations, general obligation bonds, supplemental FY2026 appropriations, and moving a polling place. Routine items include proclamations, board appointments, and approval of minutes.

• Briefing on term sheet for TIF investment at former Potomac River Generating Station (1300 N Royal St)
• First reading of ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds for city and schools capital projects
• First reading of FY2027 appropriation ordinance (city budget)
• First reading to move polling place from Blessed Sacrament to Christ the King Anglican Church
• First readings of encroachment ordinances for balconies at 601 Wythe St and 732 N Washington St

City Council approved a consent agenda containing multiple first-reading ordinances, including the Fiscal Year 2027 budget appropriation and general obligation bonds for city and school capital projects. Other approved items included encroachment ordinances, polling place relocation, and board appointments. The council also received updates on the Potomac River Generating Station TIF proposal and police department operations, but took no final action on those items. The meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent items as a block, including first readings of FY2027 budget appropriation and bond issuance
• Approved polling place relocation from Blessed Sacrament to Christ the King Anglican Church (first reading)
• Approved encroachment ordinances for 601 Wythe Street and 732 North Washington Street (first readings)
• Approved support for VDOT SMART SCALE grant applications
• Approved resignations of four commission members
• Approved appointments to multiple boards and commissions
• Adopted electronic participation resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted closed session resolution (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a special exception to add an addition in the required side yard at 20 West Myrtle Street. They will also elect a Vice Chair and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special exception request for 20 West Myrtle Street to add an addition in the required side yard
• Election of Board officer for Vice Chair
• Consideration of minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for an addition in the required side yard at 20 West Myrtle Street (5-0). They also elected Mr. Justus as Vice Chair and approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 hearing, both unanimously.

• Elected Mr. Justus as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved BZA2026-00007 special exception for addition at 20 West Myrtle (5-0)
• Approved May 11, 2026 hearing minutes (5-0)