Alexandria, VA

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on Historic Preservation Zoning Text Amendments and public hearings for various land use requests. The body will consider special use permits for residential conversions and entertainment, as well as townhouse development plans.

• Vacation #2026-00001: Request to vacate public right-of-way at Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue
• SUP #2026-00022: Conversion of commercial building to residential use at 911 C & D Pendleton Street
• SUP #2026-00024: Outdoor live entertainment request at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue
• DSP #2026-00003: Construction of five townhouses with accessory dwelling units at 415 North Alfred Street
• DSUP #2026-10007: Cluster development of five townhouses at 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2026, to consider numerous applications for alterations, additions, partial demolitions, and encapsulations to historic properties in Alexandria. The docket includes requests for properties on Duke, Oronoco, Fairfax, Pitt, Royal, Lee, Columbus, Washington, Queen, and Prince Streets, as well as a concept review for a property at 330 North Washington Street and 700 Princess Street. The board will also handle consent calendar items, minutes, and other business.

• Alterations and addition at 414 Duke Street (BAR2026-00223) and partial demolition/encapsulation (BAR2026-00235)
• Alterations and addition at 1010 Oronoco Street (BAR2026-00166) and partial demolition/encapsulation (BAR2026-00167)
• Alterations at 121 North Fairfax Street (BAR2026-00238) and 806 South Fairfax Street (BAR2026-00244)
• Alterations and addition at 500 North Washington Street (BAR2026-00293) and 502 North Washington Street (BAR2026-00294)
• Concept review at 330 North Washington Street & 700 Princess Street (BAR2026-00033)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

City Council Legislative Meeting

City Council approved a request from the Independent Community Policing Review Board to conduct further investigations into supervisory involvement and training structures. The council also requested a revision to a public report regarding disciplinary recommendations.

• Approved Electronic Participation resolution (RES. NO. 3400)
• Approved Independent Community Policing Review Board request for additional investigation into supervisory sergeant involvement, APD training structures, and public report revisions

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

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a rear yard addition at 414 Duke Street. A variance request for an accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue was denied. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2026, hearing.

• Denied variance for accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue (3-2)
• Approved special exception for addition at 414 Duke Street (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026, hearing minutes (5-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review approved several alteration and demolition requests, including a partial approval and partial deferral for new construction and complete demolition at 333 North Fairfax Street and 300 North Lee Street. The board also approved alterations at 1200 Oronoco Street, 1328 Michigan Avenue, and 310 North Fayette Street, and deferred requests for 414 Duke Street. All votes were 4-0 except for the Michigan Avenue item, which passed 3-1.

• Approved BAR#2026-00209 alterations and vision clearance waiver at 1200 Oronoco St. (4-0)
• Approved BAR#2026-00207 alterations at 1328 Michigan Ave. (3-1)
• Partially approved and partially deferred BAR#2026-00218 and BAR#2026-00219 for new construction and demolition at 333 N. Fairfax St. and 300 N. Lee St. (4-0)
• Approved BAR#2026-00226 and BAR#2026-00228 alterations and partial demolition at 310 N. Fayette St. (4-0)
• Deferred BAR#2026-00223 and BAR#2026-00235 for addition and demolition at 414 Duke St. (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 2 and June 17, 2026 meetings (4-0)

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

The Board of Architectural Review approved four items unanimously, all 7-0. The most notable action was the approval of alterations, an addition, and partial demolition at 119 Wolfe Street. Other approvals included signage and alterations at 400 King Street for Life Alive Organic Café and alterations at 312 North Fairfax Street. The minutes from the June 17 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved signage and alterations at 400 King Street for Life Alive Organic Café (BAR2026-00152) (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 312 North Fairfax Street (BAR2026-00164) (7-0)
• Approved alterations, addition, and partial demolition at 119 Wolfe Street (BAR2026-00205 and BAR2026-00206) (7-0)

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 approved a consent agenda that included final adoption of the Housing 2040 plan, rezoning of 1019 Cameron Street and 4154 Duke Street, amendments to the fire and police pension plan, and a $50,000 paratransit pilot grant application with Uber. Also approved were a $269,754 contract increase for road repairs, revenue bonds for affordable housing, and a $200,000 jail study. All items passed as part of the roll-call consent docket.

• Adopted Housing 2040 Plan amendment (ORD. 5647)
• Rezoned 1019 Cameron Street from CL to CD zone (ORD. 5645)
• Rezoned 4154 Duke Street from CL with proffer to CL with proffer (ORD. 5646)
• Amended firefighters and police officers pension plan (RES. 3395)
• Approved paratransit pilot grant application with Uber Transit (RES. 3396)
• Authorized revenue bonds for ARHA Elbert Avenue project (RES. 3397)
• Approved $269,754 contract increase for Finley Asphalt & Sealing (RES. 3398)
• Released $200,000 from contingent reserves for jail efficiency study (separate motion)

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

City Council adopted the 2026 personal property tax relief rates, approved $27,000 for animal control officer pay, and scheduled a public hearing on Torpedo Factory Art Center lease extensions. Council also passed first readings on zoning changes and the Housing 2040 Plan, established a School Board Election Reform committee, and adopted an updated Resource Allocation & Cost Recovery Policy.

• Adopted 2026 personal property tax relief rates (RES. NO. 3389)
• Released $27,000 from contingency for animal control officer salary adjustment
• Scheduled July 1, 2026 public hearing for Torpedo Factory Art Center lease extensions
• Adopted electronic participation policy for public meetings, effective July 1, 2026 (RES. NO. 3390)
• Authorized refunding bonds for National Industries for the Blind (RES. NO. 3391)
• Authorized revenue bonds for The View at Goodwin Living (RES. NO. 3392)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendments for 1019 Cameron St and 4154 Duke St, and Housing 2040 Plan implementation
• Established joint City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform (RES. NO. 3393)

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)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing requests for property alterations and new construction in Alexandria. Two main public hearings were deferred to a future date. The board will also process several administrative approvals for minor home improvements like roof and window replacements.

• New construction request at 1126 Prince Street (deferred)
• Alterations request at 409 South Royal Street (deferred)
• Administrative approvals for roofs, windows, signs, and fences at multiple addresses
• Heat pump replacement at 430 North Union Street
• Sign replacement at 201 North Fairfax Street

The Board approved new construction at 1126 Prince Street (BAR2026-00043) by a 7-0 vote. They also approved the minutes from May 20, 2026, and granted a deferral request for alterations at 409 South Royal Street. No votes were taken on numerous administrative approvals listed.

• Approved new construction at 1126 Prince Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (7-0)
• Granted deferral for alterations at 409 South Royal Street (7-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a major redevelopment at 1300 N. Royal Street (PRGS) involving two residential-commercial buildings and public open spaces. Other items include a rezoning at 1019 Cameron Street, a special use permit for outdoor entertainment at 699 Prince Street, and a Master Plan amendment to adopt the Housing 2040 Plan.

• Rezoning #2026-00001: 1019 Cameron St from CL to CD for building expansion
• Special Use Permit #2026-00009: outdoor live entertainment at 699 Prince St
• Rezoning #2026-00002: expand commercial uses at 4154 Duke St
• Subdivisions at 6216 N Morgan St and 306 Beverley Dr
• PRGS Redevelopment at 1300 N Royal St: 2 buildings, open space, parking reductions (DSUP2025-10011 through -10014)

The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of the Housing 2040 Master Plan, replacing the 2013 plan. They also approved a major redevelopment of the PRGS site at 1300 N. Royal Street, including multiple buildings and open spaces. Several rezoning, special use permit, and subdivision requests were approved on the consent calendar or after public hearings.

• Recommended Master Plan Amendment #2026-00001 (Housing 2040 Plan) (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision #2026-00007 and four DSUPs for PRGS redevelopment blocks B, C, and open spaces (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning #2026-00001 (1019 Cameron St) to CD (7-0)
• Approved SUP #2026-00009 for outdoor live entertainment at 699 Prince St as amended (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning #2026-00002 (4154 Duke St) to expand permitted commercial uses (7-0)
• Approved SUB #2026-00003 and SUB #2026-00004 lot subdivisions (7-0 each)
• Approved City Charter Section 9.06 case #2026-00007 for outdoor dining lease at 912 King St (7-0)
• Recommended SUP #2026-00013 for dwelling on substandard lot at 404 A East Alexandria Ave (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will receive an update on the Duke Street Land Use Plan and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Alexandria City Public Schools for School Resource Officers. They will also vote on resolutions including a $550,000 grant for a Pendleton Street rooming house renovation and approval of the GO Alex transit strategic plan for 2027-2031.

• Duke Street Land Use Plan update with draft guiding principles
• ACPS School Resource Officer MOU with Alexandria Police Department
• Up to $550,000 additional funding for renovation of 1022 Pendleton Street rooming house
• GO Alex Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
• Love Your Block Grant application from Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation

Council approved the GO Alex Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031. They also approved a $270,000 grant application for place-based initiatives and an additional $550,000 for rooming house preservation. Mayor Gaskins received majority support to explore funding for Communities In Schools, form an ad hoc committee on school board election reform, and investigate portable restrooms along the Waterfront.

• Approved GO Alex Strategic Plan FY2027-2031 (RES. NO. 3383)
• Approved $270,000 Love Your Block grant application from Bloomberg Center
• Approved additional $550,000 for renovation of rooming house at 1022 Pendleton Street
• Approved FY2026 and FY2027 City Council schedules including RiverRenew ribbon cutting
• Majority support for City Manager to present fall proposal for Communities In Schools funding
• Directed City Manager to prepare resolution for ad hoc committee on school board election reform
• Majority approval for City Manager to investigate cost of portable restrooms along Waterfront

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on multiple applications for alterations, additions, demolitions, and new construction in historic districts. Key items include a request for new construction at 806 N Columbus Street and City of Alexandria projects at 1609 Cameron Street involving complete demolition and addition. The board will also consider reapproval of expired plans at 333 Green Street and signage at 506 King Street.

• New construction at 806 N Columbus Street (Parker Gray)
• Complete demolition and encapsulation at 1609 Cameron Street by City of Alexandria
• Reapproval of expired alteration plans at 333 Green Street
• Signage request at 506 King Street
• Addition and alterations at 428 N Union Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved multiple alteration and signage requests, including new construction at 806 N Columbus Street as amended (4-2). Two projects at 601 Wythe Street and 428 N Union Street were deferred. Several other alteration and demolition requests were approved unanimously or with split votes.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved signage at 506 King St (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 320 N Alfred St (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 719 Prince St (6-0)
• Deferred alterations at 601 Wythe St (6-0)
• Approved new construction at 806 N Columbus St as amended (4-2)
• Approved reapproval of expired plans at 333 Green St (4-2)
• Deferred demolition and addition at 428 N Union St (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on appeals of the Traffic and Parking Board's decision on roadway design changes for the Braddock Road Corridor Improvements Project. Other action items include development special use permits for a pool replacement at 1609 Cameron Street and a multi-unit building at 5050 Mark Center Drive. Council will also vote on a zoning ordinance update for commercial uses and lease agreements with local organizations.

• Appeals of Traffic and Parking Board decision on Braddock Road corridor design changes
• Development special use permit for Old Town Pool replacement at 1609 Cameron Street
• Extension of development special use permit for multi-unit building at 5050 Mark Center Drive
• Second reading of zoning ordinance update for commercial uses (outdoor fitness, live entertainment, etc.)
• Lease agreement with Casa Chirilagua for community building at 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue

City Council upheld the Traffic and Parking Board's decision on the Braddock Road Corridor Improvements project, approving modifications for segments three: completing sidewalks near Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, adding high-visibility crosswalks at key intersections, preserving north-side parking between Hancock and West Luray, and adding two ADA spots. The roll-call consent items were also approved, including zoning text amendments, a pool replacement permit, and lease renewals. Item 8 (sidewalk encroachment ordinance) was deferred to June.

• Upheld Braddock Road plan with modifications (4-3)
• Approved Old Town Pool replacement SUP (consent)
• Approved Mark Center multi-unit building extension (consent)
• Adopted commercial uses zoning text amendment (consent)
• Approved Casa Chirilagua lease at 4109 Mt Vernon Ave (consent)
• Renewed Alexandria Boxing Club license 3 years (consent)
• Renewed Child & Family Network Centers lease 3 years (consent)
• Deferred sidewalk encroachment ordinance to June

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will swear in a new member, then vote on a first-reading ordinance to allow outdoor health clubs and live entertainment in commercial zones. They will also review and refer proposals for the lease and operation of the Torpedo Factory Arts Center at 105 Union Street. The agenda includes several lease renewals and a resolution on federal funding priorities.

• Swearing-in of new Council Member Sandy Marks
• First reading of ordinance to allow outdoor fitness studios and live entertainment in various zones (Text Amendment 2026-00001)
• Receipt and referral of proposals to lease/operate Torpedo Factory Arts Center at 105 Union Street
• Lease agreement with Casa Chirilagua for community building at 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Resolution identifying City priorities for federal funding opportunities (FY27 earmarks)

City Council held an installation ceremony for Councilwoman Sandy Marks and approved a consent calendar including several board appointments and financial reports. The Council also advanced ordinances regarding sidewalk obstructions and zoning for entertainment and fitness uses to future public hearings.

• Held installation ceremony for Councilwoman Sandy Marks
• Appointed 8 members to various City boards, commissions, and committees
• Approved monthly financial report for period ending March 31, 2026
• Endorsed resolution for Federal Funding Opportunities priorities (RES. NO. 3382)
• Scheduled public hearings for May 16, 2026, for Casa Chirilagua, Alexandria Boxing Club, and Child and Family Network Centers leases
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance for entertainment and fitness uses
• Referred Torpedo Factory Arts Center lease proposals to City Manager for evaluation
• Reappointed Melissa Sathe to the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two zoning applications. The board will consider a variance for an after-the-fact accessory structure at 1030 Cross Drive and a special exception for an addition at 2411 Ridge Road Drive. Legal training for board members and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Variance for after-the-fact accessory structure at 1030 Cross Drive (applicants: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle)
• Special exception for addition in side yard at 2411 Ridge Road Drive (applicant: Ian Everett)
• Consideration of minutes from April 13, 2026 public hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for an after-the-fact accessory structure at 1030 Cross Drive by a vote of 5-2. A special exception for a side yard addition at 2411 Ridge Road Drive was approved 7-0. The board also approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 hearing 7-0.

• Denied BZA2026-00002 variance for accessory structure at 1030 Cross Drive (5-2)
• Approved BZA2026-00005 special exception for side yard addition at 2411 Ridge Road Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 hearing (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is holding a public hearing on several alteration and demolition requests in historic districts. They will consider approvals for partial demolition and encapsulation at 732 North Washington Street, and alterations and additions at both 732 North Washington Street and 229 South Pitt Street. Also on the agenda are routine administrative approvals for window, roof, and fence replacements.

• BAR2026-00071: Partial demolition and encapsulation at 732 North Washington Street
• BAR2026-00055: Alterations and addition at 732 North Washington Street
• BAR2026-00088: Alterations and addition at 229 South Pitt Street
• BAR2026-00092: Partial demolition and encapsulation at 229 South Pitt Street
• BAR2026-00100: Alterations at 714 Wolfe Street (Consent Calendar)

The Board of Architectural Review approved three project applications. The consent calendar item for alterations at 714 Wolfe Street (BAR2026-00100) passed 5-1. Projects at 732 North Washington Street (partial demolition, encapsulation, alterations) and 229 South Pitt Street (alterations, addition, partial demolition) were both approved 6-0. Minutes from April 22, 2026 were also approved 6-0.

• Approved April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved BAR2026-00100 for alterations at 714 Wolfe Street (5-1)
• Approved BAR2026-00071 and BAR2026-00055 for partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 732 North Washington Street (6-0, as amended)
• Approved BAR2026-00088 and BAR2026-00092 for partial demolition and alterations at 229 South Pitt Street (6-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment to define and allow beekeeping as an accessory use citywide. Other major items include a development special use permit extension for a multi-unit building at 5050 Mark Center Drive, a subdivision at 411 Clifford Avenue, a special use permit for a home on a substandard lot at 404 E Alexandria Avenue, and a permit to replace the Old Town Pool at 1609 Cameron Street. A work session at 6 p.m. will discuss the draft Duke St. Land Use Plan.

• Zoning text amendment to allow beekeeping as an accessory use
• Extension of DSUP for multi-unit building at 5050 Mark Center Drive
• Subdivision of lot into two at 411 Clifford Avenue (R-2-5)
• SUP for single-unit dwelling on substandard lot at 404 E Alexandria Avenue
• DSUP to demolish and replace Old Town Pool at 1609 Cameron Street

The Planning Commission approved a Development Special Use Permit for the demolition and reconstruction of the Old Town Pool facility (7-0). They deferred a zoning text amendment to allow beekeeping due to staff request, and also deferred a special use permit for a single-unit dwelling on a substandard lot because of a noticing issue. A subdivision at 411 Clifford Avenue was approved (7-0), and a development permit for a multi-unit building at 5050 Mark Center Drive was recommended for approval on the consent calendar.

• Approved DSUP #2026-10003 for Old Town Pool replacement (7-0)
• Deferred SUP #2026-00013 for 404 E Alexandria Ave due to noticing issue (6-1)
• Deferred ZTA #2026-00002 on beekeeping regulations (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision #2026-00001 at 411 Clifford Ave (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2026-10005 at 5050 Mark Center Drive on consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2026 Public Hearing (7-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the draft Duke Street Land Use Plan. No formal actions or public testimony will be taken. A recording will be available online the following day.

• Discussion of draft Duke Street Land Use Plan

City Council Legislative Meeting

This special legislative meeting is devoted to adopting the FY 2027 annual operating budget and capital improvement program. The council will also vote on ordinances setting real and personal property tax rates, increasing parking meter rates, raising parking citation fines, and adjusting stormwater utility fees. Several fee schedules for departments like historic Alexandria, planning & zoning, and recreation are up for adoption.

• Adoption of FY 2027 operating budget and CIP (item 12)
• Ordinance setting 2026 real and personal property tax rates (item 3)
• Resolution increasing parking meter and pay-by-phone rates (item 11)
• Second reading to increase parking citation penalties (item 4)
• Ordinance increasing stormwater utility fee (item 5)

City Council adopted the FY2027 operating budget of $979,063,681 and a 10-year capital improvement plan totaling $2.02 billion. The blended real property tax rate was held at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value, with portions dedicated to transportation and affordable housing. Several fee increases were approved, including parking meters, stormwater utility, and business license taxes. An ordinance to add Sunday parking meter operations was disapproved.

• Adopted FY2027 General Fund operating budget of $979,063,681 & CIP of $2,020,217,368
• Set calendar year 2026 blended real property tax rate at $1.135/$100 (no change)
• Disapproved ordinance to add Sunday parking meter operations
• Increased parking citation penalty to $55
• Increased Stormwater Utility Fee
• Increased Fire Prevention Permit Initial Inspection Fee and testing fee
• Increased Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) tax rate for financial services
• Adopted fee increases for Historic Alexandria, Planning & Zoning, and Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will vote on authorizing revenue bonds for the rehabilitation of The Ladrey project by the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority. They will also consider the draft FY2027-2031 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and a one-year action plan for HUD funding. Other actions include grant applications for summer food and litter control programs, plus introduction of the FY2026 government support ordinance.

• Revenue bonds for ARHA rehabilitation of The Ladrey project (300 Wythe Street)
• Draft FY2027-2031 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Grant application to USDA for Summer Food Service Program for Children
• Grant application to VA DEQ Litter Prevention and Recycling for Adopt-A-Park
• First reading of ordinance for FY2026 city government support

City Council adopted the consent docket (items 10-12) and separately approved up to $20 million in revenue bonds for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority to rehabilitate The Ladrey. They also approved the five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development, including applications for federal CDBG and HOME funds totaling over $1.6 million. The FY2026 budget ordinance passed on first reading, with final adoption scheduled for May 16.

• Approved $20M ARHA revenue bonds for Ladrey rehab (separate motion)
• Adopted FY2026 budget ordinance on first reading, final May 16
• Approved 5-year consolidated plan & FY2027 action plan for HUD funds
• Authorized summer food service grant application to VDOE (est. $230K)
• Approved litter prevention grant application (est. $32,124)
• Approved City Council schedule updates (calendar & chamber breakfast)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on several requests for alterations and demolitions in historic districts. Key items include complete demolition at 707 Oronoco Street and alterations at 608 South Fairfax Street and 115 Queen Street. Two applicants have requested deferrals. The board will also discuss design guidelines and fiber cement materials.

• Alterations at 608 S. Fairfax St.
• Complete demolition and encapsulation at 707 Oronoco St. (500 N. Washington St.)
• Alterations at 115 Queen St.
• Deferrals for 732 N. Washington St. and 1019 Cameron St.
• Discussion on fiber cement materials

The Board denied a request for alterations at 608 South Fairfax Street (5-1). Approved complete demolition and encapsulation at 707 Oronoco Street (6-0). Also approved alterations at 115 Queen Street as amended (6-0) and deferred two items. Approved minutes and Design Guidelines Committee updates.

• Denied BAR2026-00064 for alterations at 608 S Fairfax St (5-1)
• Approved BAR2026-00074 for complete demolition/encapsulation at 707 Oronoco St (6-0)
• Approved BAR2026-00076 for alterations at 115 Queen St as amended (6-0)
• Approved deferral of BAR2026-00071 for partial demolition at 732 N Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved deferral of BAR2026-00078 for partial demolition at 1019 Cameron St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Design Guidelines Committee Updates (6-0)
• Received presentation on Fiber Cement (no vote)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council holds a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget and proposed real and personal property tax rates, with budget adoption scheduled for April 29. They also consider multiple development special use permits for residential projects, a zoning text amendment for commercial uses, and various ordinances including parking fines, stormwater fees, and parking meter rates. Several items are on the consent docket, while others require individual roll-call votes.

• Development SUP extension for Elbert Avenue Residences (3908 & 3910 Elbert Ave)
• Vacation of public right-of-way at Kent Place and Russell Road
• Public hearing on FY 2027 budget and proposed property tax rates
• Public hearing on parking citation fine increases and parking meter rate changes
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for commercial uses (live entertainment, restaurants, day care)

City Council closed public hearings and approved several development permits and ordinances. The Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 project (townhomes and multi-unit buildings) was approved with an amendment to condition #96. Consent items included a right-of-way vacation, supplemental appropriations for FY2026, and multiple special use permits.

• Approved Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 development special use permit with amendment to condition #96 (Planning Commission recommended 6-1)
• Adopted FY2026 supplemental appropriations ordinance (ORD. NO. 5628, RES. NO. 3373)
• Approved development special use permit for 300 N Lee St townhomes (PC recommended 7-0)
• Approved Elbert Avenue multi-unit residence extension (PC recommended 7-0)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way at Kent Place and Russell Road with viewer appointments
• Adopted house numbering ordinance amendment (ORD. NO. 5627)
• Adopted resolution authorizing VDOT administrative project agreements (RES. NO. 3374)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will vote on participating in a regional opioid settlement and approve first readings of ordinances increasing parking citation fines, parking meter rates, and stormwater utility fees. They will also consider supplemental appropriations for FY2026 and appoint members to various boards and commissions.

• Resolution to join opioid settlement against six regional distributors
• Parking citation fines increase (first reading)
• Parking meter rate changes in Old Town (first reading)
• Stormwater utility fee increase (first reading)
• Supplemental appropriations for FY2026

City Council approved the city's participation in a multi-distributor opioid settlement (RES. 3372) and passed the first reading of ordinances including supplemental budget appropriations, parking citation and meter changes, stormwater utility fee adjustments, fire code updates, business license fees, and house renumbering. The council also approved uncontested and contested board appointments and received the monthly financial report.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement with six defendants (RES. 3372)
• Passed first reading of supplemental appropriations ordinance (FY 2026)
• Passed first reading of parking citation enforcement amendment
• Passed first reading of parking meter hours and rate changes
• Passed first reading of stormwater utility fee amendment
• Passed first reading of fire prevention code update
• Passed first reading of business license fee ordinance
• Passed first reading of house number renumbering ordinance

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on three residential zoning requests. They will consider a special exception for an addition in a side yard at 219 West Mount Ida Avenue, a variance for an addition in a front yard at 2410 Davis Avenue, and both a special exception and a variance for after-the-fact improvements at 1030 Cross Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.

• Special exception for addition in required side yard at 219 West Mount Ida Ave (R-8)
• Variance for addition in required front yard at 2410 Davis Ave (R-8)
• Special exception for after-the-fact fence on corner lot at 1030 Cross Dr
• Variance for after-the-fact accessory structure in secondary front yard at 1030 Cross Dr
• Consideration of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved a special exception for an after-the-fact fence on a corner lot by a 4-2 vote, with acting Chair Foley and Vice Chair Bauman dissenting. They also unanimously approved a special exception for a side yard addition at 219 West Mount Ida Avenue and a variance for a front yard addition at 2410 Davis Avenue. A request to defer a variance for an accessory structure at 1030 Cross Drive was granted, and the minutes from the February 9 hearing were adopted.

• Elected temporary chair (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved special exception for side yard addition at 219 W Mt Ida (6-0)
• Approved variance for front yard addition at 2410 Davis Ave (6-0)
• Granted deferral of variance for accessory structure at 1030 Cross Dr (6-0)
• Approved after-the-fact fence at 1030 Cross Dr (4-2)
• Approved minutes from February 9 hearing (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to consider multiple applications for alterations, additions, demolitions, and new construction within Alexandria's Old and Historic Alexandria District (OHAD) and Parker-Gray District. Key items include a request for complete demolition and new construction at 1126 Prince Street, partial demolition and alterations at 623 South Royal Street, and new construction at 220 & 224 South Peyton Street. The board will also review signage, window replacements, and other minor modifications.

• Complete demolition at 1126 Prince Street (BAR2026-00042) and new construction at same address (BAR2026-00043)
• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 623 South Royal Street (BAR2026-00050) and alterations/addition at same address (BAR2026-00025)
• New construction at 220 & 224 South Peyton Street (BAR2026-00051)
• Concept review for new construction at 724-728 North Patrick Street (BAR2026-00054, Parker-Gray)
• Alterations and addition at 732 North Washington Street (BAR2026-00055)

The Board approved the complete demolition of 1126 Prince Street (BAR2026-00042) as amended, with one abstention. The board also approved alterations and additions at 623 South Royal Street, new construction at 220 & 224 South Peyton Street, and several signage and modification requests. Two items were deferred at the applicant's request: new construction at 1126 Prince Street and alterations at 732 North Washington Street.

• Approved demolition at 1126 Prince St (BAR2026-00042) 5-0, Spencer abstaining
• Deferred new construction at 1126 Prince St (BAR2026-00043) 5-0, Spencer abstaining
• Approved alterations & addition at 623 South Royal St (BAR2026-00025 & -50) 5-0
• Approved new construction at 220 & 224 South Peyton St (BAR2026-00051) 6-0
• Deferred alterations at 732 North Washington St (BAR2026-00055) 6-0
• Approved signage at 106 North Lee St (BAR2026-00053) 5-0
• Approved modifications for addition at 109 Duke St (BAR2026-00061) 5-0

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that updates regulations for commercial uses, including live entertainment, restaurants, and outdoor fitness studios. They will also review several development proposals, such as the Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 townhomes and multi-unit buildings, and a townhome project at 300 North Lee Street. Additionally, the commission will advise on the FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program and consider street vacation requests.

• Zoning text amendment #2026-00001: updates definitions and rules for entertainment, restaurants, and other commercial uses
• Development Special Use Permit #2025-10033: Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 – 37 townhomes and 129 multi-unit residences at 4701 & 4801 Eisenhower Avenue
• Development Special Use Permit #2025-10032: 300 North Lee Street – 32 townhomes with affordable housing density bonus
• Development Special Use Permit #2026-10002: Elbert Avenue Residences – extension for multiunit residential building at 3908 & 3910 Elbert Avenue
• Street vacation requests: portion of Kent Place and Russell Road adjacent to 2800 & 2702 Russell Road

The Planning Commission approved a Development Special Use Permit for Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2, a townhome and multi-unit residential project at 4701 & 4801 Eisenhower Avenue, with a 6-1 vote after previously amending the motion to remove a developer contribution credit (4-3). Other major actions included recommending approval of a 29-townhome project at 300 North Lee Street (7-0), initiating and recommending approval of a zoning text amendment updating commercial use regulations (7-0), and finding the FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the master plan (7-0).

• Approved DSUP #2026-10033 for Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 (6-1)
• Amended motion to remove developer contribution credit (4-3)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2025-10032 for 300 North Lee Street townhomes (7-0)
• Initiated and recommended ZTA #2026-00001 for commercial uses update (7-0)
• Found FY2027-2036 CIP consistent with master plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Vacation #2023-00004 & #2025-00009 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar: FY27 schedule, street name, DSUP extension (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will meet with the Alexandria Transit Company and discuss public safety and flood mitigation updates. The body is deciding on several grant applications and housing funds for the Naja Apartments redevelopment in Arlandria.

• Housing Opportunities Fund Loan of up to $4 million to Housing Alexandria for Naja Building construction
• Housing Trust Fund Grant of up to $400,000 to Housing Alexandria for rental subsidies at Naja Apartments
• Grant application to FY2027 Combating Hate Crimes Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
• Grant applications to VDEM for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Resiliency and Education programs
• Receipt of the Alexandria Commission on Aging Age Friendly Plan 2026-2029

City Council approved a $4 million Housing Opportunities Fund loan to Housing Alexandria for the Naja Building (Building Two) at the Glebe and Mount Vernon redevelopment in Arlandria, along with a $400,000 rental subsidy grant for eight units. Council also adopted the Age-Friendly Plan 2026-2029 and directed staff to further evaluate a gravity-based flood mitigation option for the waterfront, removing the pump station. Several grant applications were approved, and the council endorsed a proclamation for Senior Nutrition Programs Month.

• Approved $4M Housing Opportunities Fund loan to Housing Alexandria for Naja Building (Building Two) at Glebe-Mount Vernon (Resolution 3369)
• Approved $400,000 rental subsidy grant for eight units at Naja Apartments
• Approved grant applications: DCJS hate crimes grant ($150), VDEM PSAP grant ($350,000), and NG9-1-1 training grant ($5,000)
• Received and adopted the Age-Friendly Plan 2026-2029 from the Commission on Aging
• Directed staff to further evaluate Option 3 (Enhanced Gravity System) for waterfront flood mitigation, including removing pump station and deferring Point Lumley Park/Bulkhead
• Approved City Council schedule including April 13 topping out ceremony at Inova Alexandria Campus
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing March as Celebrating Senior Nutrition Programs Month