Alexandria public meetings in 2020

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting electronically to consider several requests for alterations, additions, and partial demolitions. The board will also review a request for new construction and a rooftop screening waiver for a pump station.

• New construction and rooftop screening waiver at 3601 Potomac Avenue (Pump Station)
• Partial demolition and alterations at 315 North Patrick Street
• Partial demolition and alterations at 518 Queen Street
• Partial demolition and HVAC screening waiver at 509 Duke Street
• Installation of a small cell facility on a utility pole near 215 North Patrick Street

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review approved seven applications during its December 16, 2020 electronic hearing. The most notable was new construction and a rooftop-screening waiver at 3601 Potomac Avenue for a pump station tied to the North Potomac Yard redevelopment, passing 6-0 with one recusal. Other approvals included alterations at 328 South Lee Street, partial demolition and addition at 518 Queen Street, painting of previously unpainted masonry at 402 North Fayette Street, and combined demolition/alterations at 509 Duke Street. Two items were deferred at the applicant's request.

• Approved new construction and rooftop screening waiver for pump station at 3601 Potomac Ave (6-0, one recusal)
• Approved alterations at 328 South Lee St (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and addition at 518 Queen St (7-0)
• Approved alterations including painting unpainted masonry at 402 North Fayette St, as amended (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations with HVAC waiver at 509 Duke St (7-0)
• Accepted deferral of small cell facility request at 215 North Patrick St
• Accepted deferral of partial demolition and addition at 315 North Patrick St
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2020 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider three requests for zoning exceptions and variances. These include proposals for a residential addition and the conversion of commercial buildings to residential uses.

• BZA #2020-00020: Special Exception for a two-story addition at 419 East Del Ray Avenue
• BZA #2020-00022: Variance to convert 325 North Henry Street from commercial to single-family residential
• BZA #2020-00023: Variances to convert 113 South Saint Asaph Street from commercial to multi-family dwelling
• Review of minutes from the November 9, 2020 hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a home addition and a variance to convert a commercial property to residential use. One request to convert a commercial building to multi-family dwelling was deferred. The board also approved the minutes from the November 9, 2020 hearing.

• Approved Special Exception for two-story addition at 419 East Del Ray Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Variance to revert commercial use to single-family residential at 325 North Henry Street with staff conditions (6-0)
• Deferred request for variances to convert commercial building to multi-family dwelling at 113 South Saint Asaph Street (6-0)
• Approved November 9, 2020 hearing minutes (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on a docket of items including rezonings, special use permits, master plan amendments, and ordinances. Key items include a proposal for a 180-unit multifamily building at Braddock West with affordable housing bonus density, and a master plan amendment for the Oakville Triangle to facilitate an Inova Healthplex. The council will also consider license agreements for docking ships, an update to the affordable housing contributions policy, an amendment to the FY2021 action plan for utility assistance, and final passage of ordinances including a COVID-19 business relief measure.

• Braddock West: 180-unit multifamily building with ground-floor commercial, rezoning to OCH, affordable housing bonus density, and alley vacation (item 13)
• Oakville Triangle: master plan amendment for Inova Healthplex with medical care facilities, building height changes, and open space adjustments (item 10)
• Potomac Yard Park: 4.5-acre public park extension with recreation structures and play apparatus (item 11)
• Tall Ship Providence: license extension for docking at the City Marina (item 5)
• Affordable housing contributions policy update (item 8)

City Council approved an amendment to the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan to fund utility assistance and additional rental assistance, authorizing amounts above the $5,000 cap for households at risk of eviction due to nonpayment. Council also approved multiple license agreements, zoning changes, and park developments, and deferred a major rezoning and master plan amendment for Braddock West to a future meeting.

• Approved amendment to FY 2021 Annual Action Plan funding utility and rental assistance, including amounts above $5,000 cap
• Approved zoning text amendment for day care pick-up/drop-off requirements (consent calendar)
• Approved special use permit for coordinated sign program at North Potomac Yard (consent calendar)
• Approved 60-day license extension for Tall Ship Providence docking at city marina
• Approved five-year license agreement with Alexandria Seaport Foundation for Maritime Heritage Center
• Approved five-year license agreement with ALIVE! Inc. for building at 801 South Payne Street
• Approved master plan and zoning amendments for Oakville Triangle (Inova Healthplex)
• Deferred item #13 (Braddock West master plan, rezoning, and special use permits) to January 23, 2021

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a virtual legislative meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes a closed meeting for investment, legal, and personnel discussions, a consent calendar with routine items (financial reports, capital projects status, utility assistance amendment, grant for enslaved labor research, and license agreements), and several contested appointments. Key discussion items include a proposed city legislative package for the 2021 Virginia General Assembly, an update to the affordable housing contributions policy, winter weather preparations, and a post-CARES funding plan to address food insecurity and eviction prevention.

• Closed meeting for investment of public funds, legal advice, and personnel
• Post-CARES funding plan for food insecurity and eviction prevention (item 28)
• Update to affordable housing contributions policy and procedures (item 26)
• Proposed city legislative package for 2021 General Assembly session (item 25)
• Ordinances for telecommunications franchise agreements with Verizon, AT&T, and Crown Castle (item 29)

The City Council approved a consent calendar that included appointments to boards and commissions, acceptance of resignations, receipt of monthly financial and capital project reports, approval of a grant application for research on enslaved labor by the city, license agreements with ALIVE! Inc., the Tall Ship Providence Foundation, and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, and first readings of three ordinances. Additionally, council endorsed proclamations recognizing a Fair Weather Night for First Night Alexandria and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. No separate vote tallies were recorded; the consent calendar was approved as a whole.

• Approved consent calendar including all listed items (unanimous, no roll call)
• Endorsed proclamation for December 31, 2020 as Fair Weather Night for First Night Alexandria
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing volunteers during COVID-19 pandemic
• Accepted resignations from Commission on Persons with Disabilities and Human Rights Commission
• Made appointments to Beautification Commission, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, Commission for the Arts, Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
• Received monthly financial report for period ending October 31, 2020
• Approved license agreement with ALIVE! Inc. for use of city-owned building at 801 South Payne Street
• Introduced first reading of ordinance implementing temporary business relief program related to COVID-19 (Text Amendment No. 2020-00008)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing to consider a concept review for a development at 450 South Patrick Street, 900 Wolfe Street, and 431 South Columbus Street by Heritage at Old Town PropCo LLC. The board will also vote on a consent item for alterations at 422 South Fairfax Street and hold elections for board positions. Administrative approvals for minor alterations at multiple properties are listed for information only.

• Concept review for Heritage at Old Town PropCo LLC at 450 South Patrick St, 900 Wolfe St, and 431 South Columbus St
• Alteration request at 422 South Fairfax St by Mark and Kelly Robertson (consent calendar)
• Board elections for officer positions
• Window replacement approvals at 210 South Payne St, 801 South Pitt St #122, #317, 1821 West Abingdon Dr #101, and more
• Fence replacement at 513 North Columbus St and 718 South Alfred St

The Board approved the minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting as amended, despite the apparent clerical error, and approved BAR #2020-00544 for alterations at 422 South Fairfax Street (7-0). The board also reelected both the Chair and Vice-Chair to another one-year term. No other substantive decisions were recorded; a concept review for properties at 450 South Patrick Street, 900 Wolfe Street, and 431 South Columbus Street was discussed but no action taken.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2020 meeting as amended (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00544 for alterations at 422 South Fairfax Street (7-0)
• Reelected Chair and Vice-Chair to new one-year terms

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development and zoning items, including a major amendment to the Oakville Triangle plan to accommodate the Inova Healthplex with medical care facilities, a 180-unit building at Braddock West with affordable housing, and updates to the affordable housing contribution policy. Other items include a new warehouse/retail building at 550 South Pickett Street and a 4.5-acre park extension at Potomac Yard.

• Master Plan amendment for Inova Healthplex at 2412, 2514, 2610 Richmond Highway and other parcels in Oakville Triangle
• Development Special Use Permit for a 180-unit residential building with ground-floor commercial at 1352-1362 Madison Street (Braddock West)
• Update to the Affordable Housing Contribution Policy and Procedures
• Development Site Plan for a warehouse/retail building at 550 South Pickett Street (Avanti 550)
• Development Special Use Permit for a 4.5-acre park extension at Potomac Yard (3601, 3701, 3901 Potomac Avenue)

The Planning Commission initiated a zoning text amendment for day care pick-up/drop-off requirements and approved several development site plans and special use permits. It also recommended approval of an affordable housing policy update and initiated a master plan amendment for the Oakville Triangle area.

• Initiated Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00009 for day care requirements (7-0)
• Initiated Master Plan Amendment #2020-00003 for Oakville Triangle (5-0)
• Initiated Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00006 for medical facilities (5-0)
• Initiated Master Plan Amendment #2020-00008 for Braddock Road Metro Station (7-0)
• Approved Development Site Plan #2020-00021 for 550 South Pickett Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Affordable Housing Contribution Policy update (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Special Use Permit #2020-10025 for Potomac Yard Park (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Special Use Permit #2020-10024 for Potomac Yard Pump Station (5-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council holds a virtual legislative meeting to consider several items, including a vote to extend the Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program through 2021, receipt of a body-worn camera report, and updates on the Duke Street Transitway project. The council will also consider grant applications, a pass-through of state funds to sheriff's personnel, and a resolution to apply for a VDOT state of good repair grant. A closed meeting is scheduled for discussion of investment, legal, and personnel matters.

• Vote to extend Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program through 2021 (roll-call vote)
• Receipt of body-worn camera report and proposed program costs
• Consideration of nomination of Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery to African American Civil Rights Network
• Authorization to participate in Virginia Municipal Utility Relief Program for COVID-19
• Consideration of grant application for digitization of Moss Kendrix Collection at Alexandria Black History Museum

City Council approved several grant applications for election response and museum digitization, as well as bonuses for Sheriff's Office personnel. The Council also extended the Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program through 2021 and applied for $1.5 million in VDOT road resurfacing funds.

• Ratified nomination of Contrabands and Freedman Cemetery to National Park Service African American Civil Rights Network
• Ratified $201,650 grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL)
• Approved one-time $500 bonuses for all sworn employees of the Sheriff's Office
• Authorized $237,355 grant application to Institute of Museum and Library Services for Alexandria Black History Museum
• Supported AlexRenew participation in COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program
• Directed City Manager to develop multi-year phase-in plan for Body-Worn Camera program
• Approved 12-month extension of Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program through December 31, 2021
• Approved application for $1.5 million VDOT funding for primary route extension resurfacing

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to decide on several applications for alterations, demolition, and new construction in Alexandria's historic districts. A key deferred item involves new construction at 1415 and 1413 Princess Street. The board will also discuss diversity and inclusion in historic preservation.

• Deferred new construction at 1415 Princess Street (BAR #2020-00412)
• Deferred new construction at 1413 Princess Street (BAR #2020-00396)
• Partial demolition and alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street (BAR #2020-00531/00505)
• Partial demolition and alterations at 323 South Washington Street (BAR #2020-00534/00528)
• Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in Historic Preservation

The Board of Architectural Review held an electronic meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved alterations at 801 South Fairfax Street, reapproval of plans at 428 North Washington Street, and alterations to previously approved plans at 607 and 609 North Alfred Street, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. It partially approved and partially deferred a request for partial demolition and alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street. Several other items were deferred at the applicant's request, including new construction at 1415 and 1413 Princess Street and work at 323 South Washington Street.

• Approved minutes from Nov. 4, 2020 (unanimous)
• Accepted deferral of partial demolition and alterations at 108 Gibbon St (unanimous)
• Approved alterations at 801 South Fairfax St (7-0)
• Approved reapproval of plans at 428 North Washington St (6-0, one recusal)
• Accepted deferral of new construction at 1415 and 1413 Princess St (unanimous)
• Approved alterations to previously approved plans at 607 and 609 North Alfred St (7-0 each)
• Partially approved and partially deferred partial demolition and alterations at 214 North Fairfax St (7-0)
• Accepted deferral of partial demolition and alterations at 323 South Washington St (unanimous, one recusal)

City Council Work Session

The City Council and School Board hold a joint work session to discuss the proposed FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, including the Superintendent's proposed summary and details. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public comment accepted via a sign-up form.

• Joint City Council/School Board CIP Budget Work Session
• Superintendent's Proposed FY 22 CIP Summary and Details attached
• Public comment accepted via online speaker sign-up by November 16
• Virtual meeting held via Zoom under emergency COVID-19 provisions

City Council Work Session

The City Council is conducting a budget work session to review major project updates for the FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program. The discussion focuses on infrastructure and flood mitigation efforts.

• Interdepartmental Flood Strike Team update
• Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project update
• IT Infrastructure Project update

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2021 General Assembly legislative package. The body is also considering several special use permits for retail, residential, and transportation projects. Additionally, the council will vote on ordinances regarding commercial property energy financing and gang prevention task force organization.

• Proposed Alexandria Legislative Package for the 2021 General Assembly
• Special Use Permit for Old Dominion Boat Club Pier Expansion at 0 Prince Street
• Development Special Use Permit for a retail building with drive-through at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue
• Zoning Text Amendment for a temporary COVID-19 business relief program
• Ordinance to enact Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)

City Council approved several special use permits for retail, residential, and restaurant projects. The council also adopted a temporary zoning text amendment for COVID-19 business relief and enacted ordinances regarding clean energy and community boards.

• Approved temporary zoning program for COVID-19 business relief
• Approved pier expansion for Old Dominion Boat Club
• Approved retail building with drive-through at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue
• Approved live entertainment permit for Lena’s Restaurant with noise conditions
• Approved south pavilion entrance and bridge at Potomac Yard Metro Station
• Approved residential use and height increase for Carlyle Block P
• Approved height increase and use change to continuum of care at 3425 North Beauregard Street
• Adopted Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ordinance

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will consider a resolution establishing FY 2022 budget guidance, along with receiving the proposed post-COVID-19 recovery plan and the FY 2020 comprehensive annual financial report. Council will also introduce ordinances to adopt small area plan amendments for North Potomac Yard and Braddock Road Metro Station, and take up a proposed legislative package for the 2021 Virginia General Assembly. Contested appointments to multiple boards and commissions will be decided.

• Resolution to establish FY 2022 budget guidance (roll-call vote)
• Proposed Alexandria legislative package for the 2021 General Assembly
• Receipt of coordinated community post-COVID-19 recovery plan
• Ordinance to adopt North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan amendment (3601 Potomac Ave)
• Ordinance to adopt Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan amendment (701 N Henry St)

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included the receipt of resignations and uncontested appointments to various boards and commissions. The Council also introduced four ordinances for first reading, including amendments to the Community Criminal Justice Board and the North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan.

• Approved consent calendar with exceptions
• Received resignations from 4 board members
• Appointed 17 individuals to various boards and commissions
• Introduced ordinance to amend Community Criminal Justice Board
• Introduced ordinance to amend Gang Prevention Community Task Force
• Introduced ordinance to adopt North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan amendment
• Introduced ordinance to adopt Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan amendment
• Introduced ordinance to vacate public right-of-way on Commonwealth Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for its October 19, 2020 decision on an appeal of a zoning determination letter concerning 611 Cameron Street. The board will also vote on approving the October 19, 2020 meeting minutes. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• BZA #2020-00018: Consideration of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the October 19, 2020 BZA decision regarding an appeal of a zoning determination letter at 611 Cameron Street (RM/Townhouse zone)
• Consideration of minutes from the October 19, 2020 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the findings of fact and conclusions of law from the October 19, 2020 hearing and approved the minutes from that meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved findings of fact for BZA #2020-00018 (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting (retreat) of the Alexandria City Council focuses on FY2022 budget planning, including presentations on general fund revenue and expenditure projections, the Alexandria City Public Schools operating budget, and reports from the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee. The council will also receive proposed FY2022 budget guidance and develop its 2021 work plan. Public comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting.

• FY 2022 General Fund Operating Budget Planning with revenue forecast and expenditure projections
• Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2022 Operating Budget Planning presentation
• Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee (BFAAC) reports on capital projects, work plan, and budget guidance recommendations
• Proposed FY 2022 City Council Budget Guidance
• Development of City Council Work Plan for 2021, including lessons learned and issue prioritization

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss various land use permits and a temporary zoning text amendment for COVID-19 business relief. The body will also review several development projects, including retail and residential changes.

• Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00008 for a temporary COVID-19 business relief program
• Special Use Permit #2019-00039 for Old Dominion Boat Club Pier Expansion at 0 Prince Street
• Development Special Use Permit #2020-10022 for a retail building with drive-through at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue
• Special Use Permit #2020-00065 to change use from office/retail to residential at 765 John Carlyle Street and 1900 Eisenhower Avenue
• Master Plan Amendment #2020-00004 to increase maximum height from 100' to 120' at 3425 North Beauregard Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several special use permits, including a boat club pier expansion and a restaurant's live entertainment request. The commission also initiated and recommended a zoning text amendment for COVID-19 business relief and approved a subdivision at 4901 Eisenhower Avenue.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2019-00039 for Old Dominion Boat Club Pier Expansion (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision #2020-00002 for 4901 Eisenhower Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Special Use Permit #2020-10022 for Victory Center Retail Building (5-0)
• Initiated and recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00008 for COVID-19 business relief (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2020-00063 for live entertainment at Lena’s Restaurant (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Special Use Permit #2020-10020 for Potomac Yard Metro Station South Pavilion (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2020-00065 for Carlyle Block P residential conversion (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Master Plan Amendment #2020-00004 and DSUP #2020-00009 for Benchmark at West Alex (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing on November 4, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will consider minutes from a prior meeting, deferred applications for new construction, and several new requests for partial demolition, encapsulation, additions, and alterations at various historic properties. Administrative approvals for minor work like window replacements are also noted.

• Request for new construction at 1413 Princess Street
• Request for new construction at 1415 Princess Street
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 1221 Prince Street
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and addition/alterations at 518 Queen Street
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and addition/alterations at 1309 Prince Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved three sets of demolition, encapsulation, addition, and alteration requests for historic properties, including a 5-0 vote for 1221 Prince Street and 915 South Saint Asaph Street, and a 4-0 vote for 424 North Washington Street. Several other projects were deferred at the applicants' request. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2020 (unanimous)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00396 (1413 Princess St.) (unanimous)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00412 (1415 Princess St.) (unanimous)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 1221 Prince St. (5-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and addition/alterations at 915 South Saint Asaph St. (5-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and addition/alterations at 424 North Washington St. as amended (4-0, Sprinkle recused)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00473 & #2020-00482 (518 Queen St.) (unanimous)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00500 & #2020-00502 (1309 Prince St.) (unanimous, Adams recused)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council holds a virtual legislative meeting due to COVID-19. Items include a closed meeting for litigation and business negotiations, consent items such as the monthly financial report and a right-of-way vacation, and discussions on the 2021 General Assembly special session, public safety behavioral health models, historic Alexandria plans, a post-COVID recovery plan, and a $1.5 million CARES funding reallocation for small business grants and winterization. The council will also vote on an ordinance updating fats, oils, and grease disposal rules for food service establishments.

• Reallocation of up to $1.5M in federal CARES funding for Round 2 Small Business Assistance Grants and Winterization/Outdoor Activation Grants
• Closed meeting to discuss litigation, a prospective business interest, and public fund investment
• Vacation of a portion of public right-of-way adjacent to 2 East Mason Avenue and along Commonwealth Avenue
• Ordinance to update Sewage Disposal Ordinance for discharge of fats, oils, and grease from food service establishments
• Report on Public Safety and Behavioral Health Response Models

The City Council approved the allocation of up to $1.5 million in Federal CARES funding to support small business assistance and winterization grants. They also approved an updated Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) ordinance and authorized a settlement agreement for four lawsuits regarding Parker Gray Stadium.

• Approved $1.5M CARES funding for small business and winterization grants
• Approved FOG ordinance update (ORD. NO. 5304)
• Authorized settlement agreement for four lawsuits
• Allocated $75,000 for policing data analyst position
• Adopted FY 2021 City Council Schedule
• Deferred Coordinated Community Post-COVID-19 Recovery Plan
• Received Monthly Financial Report
• Received viewers' report for right-of-way vacation

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing to consider several applications, including a certificate of appropriateness for a WMATA south entrance pavilion at Potomac Greens, alterations at various properties, and a concept review for a development at 450 South Patrick Street. Items on the consent calendar will be approved unless removed by a board member or public request.

• Certificate of appropriateness for south entrance pavilion at 2407 Potomac Avenue (WMATA and City of Alexandria)
• Concept review for development at 450 South Patrick Street, 900 Wolfe Street, and 431 South Columbus Street (Heritage at Old Town PropCo LLC)
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 907 Oronoco Street
• Signage request at 600 North Washington Street (Bank of America)
• Alterations to previously approved plans at 607 and 609 North Alfred Street

The Board of Architectural Review held an electronic public hearing and approved 13 requests for signage, alterations, and roof replacements. The meeting was conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved minutes from October 7, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Deferred BAR #2019-00366 and #2019-00366 requests (unanimous consent)
• Approved BAR #2020-00457 signage request at 600 North Washington Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00475 alterations at 515 North Columbus Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00276 addition and alterations at 819 South Lee Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00459 partial demolition/encapsulation at 907 Oronoco Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00447 alterations at 907 Oronoco Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00461 alterations at 902 Pendleton Street (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council and Arlington County Board of Supervisors are holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation from The Moss Group on the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center study. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation and discussion of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center Study by The Moss Group

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several requests regarding fences, decks, parking access, and zoning determinations. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Special Exception for a 6.00 foot fence at 401 Argyle Drive
• Variance to construct a deck in the required rear yard at 5201 Dover Place
• Special Exception to retain a 6.00 foot fence at 2 East Mason Avenue
• Appeal of a Zoning Determination Letter at 611 Cameron Street
• Variance for expansion of noncomplying parking access at 520 & 522 Queen Street

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals held an electronic public hearing due to COVID-19. The board denied a variance for a deck at 5201 Dover Place when the vote tied 3-3, failing to reach the required four affirmative votes. Other actions included approving a special exception for a fence at 401 Argyle Drive (6-0), denying an appeal at 611 Cameron Street (6-0), and rejecting a parking variance at 520-522 Queen Street (5-1).

• Approved special exception for fence at 401 Argyle Drive (6-0)
• Denied variance for deck at 5201 Dover Place (3-3 tie, denied)
• Approved special exception for fence at 2 East Mason Avenue (5-1)
• Denied appeal of zoning determination at 611 Cameron Street (6-0)
• Denied variance for parking access at 520-522 Queen Street (5-1)
• Approved September 14, 2020 minutes (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing to decide on several special use permits, master plan amendments, and ordinances. Key discussions include large-scale office and residential developments in North Potomac Yard and a telecommunications franchise agreement.

• North Potomac Yard: Requests for height increases and special use permits for 6 buildings (office and multifamily) at 3601 Potomac Avenue
• North Potomac Yard: Request for an academic building and transportation plan at 3601 Potomac Avenue for Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
• 3601 & 3951 Richmond Highway: 5-year extension request for Dominion Virginia Power Electrical Terminal
• Ordinance soliciting franchise proposals for small cell telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-ways
• Resolution regarding the possible waiver of late payment penalties and interest for 2020 Real Estate Taxes

The City Council approved several special use permits and master plan amendments for the North Potomac Yard area, including an environmental sustainability plan. The Council also approved a street name addition and residential parking reductions. One request to vacate a public right-of-way was deferred.

• Approved 5-year extension for Dominion Virginia Power Electrical Terminal (SUP #2020-00055)
• Approved parking reductions and open space modifications for 1413 & 1415 Princess Street (SUP #2020-00057)
• Approved honorific street name for 1000 block of Montgomery Street
• Approved North Potomac Yard Environmental Sustainability Master Plan with amendments
• Approved multiple height amendments and development permits for 3601 Potomac Avenue (MPA #2020-00005 and others)
• Approved academic building and transportation plan for Virginia Tech Foundation at 3601 Potomac Avenue
• Deferred vacation of public right-of-way at 403 West Windsor Avenue until November

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several requests for building alterations, additions, and partial demolitions. The agenda includes deferred items regarding properties on North Patrick Street and Green Street, as well as new business involving South Union Street, Cameron Mews, and North Fairfax Street.

• Alterations at 624 South Saint Asaph Street
• Alterations at 437 North Columbus Street
• Small cell facility installation near 1600 West Abingdon Drive
• Partial demolition and addition at 419 North Patrick Street
• Partial demolition and addition at 912 Green Street

The Board of Architectural Review met electronically and approved 30 requests for building alterations, demolitions, and signage. The meeting was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved September 16, 2020 minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved BAR #2020-00408 alterations at 624 South Saint Asaph Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00413 alterations at 437 North Columbus Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00430 small cell facility installation on West Abingdon Drive
• Approved BAR #2020-00455 partial demolition/addition at 419 North Patrick Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00386/00387 partial demolition/addition at 912 Green Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00438/00439 partial demolition/addition at 211 A South Union Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00442/00445 partial demolition/alterations at 112 Cameron Mews

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will vote on a resolution supporting a $4.5 million funding request for congestion mitigation and air quality projects. Also up for first reading are ordinances on zoning updates, small cell telecommunications franchises, and a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) discharge ordinance. Public comment is accepted during the meeting.

• Resolution to support $4.5 million in FY2027 CMAQ and RSTP funds (roll-call vote required)
• First reading of an ordinance soliciting franchise proposals for small cell facilities in public rights-of-way
• First reading of zoning text amendments for practical updates, school density, and commercial use definitions
• Rezoning for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School at 1101 Janneys Lane, 1201 and 1203 Janneys Lane, and 1099 Francis Hammond Parkway
• Oral update on the Accessory Dwelling Unit policy study

At its October 6, 2020 electronic meeting, Alexandria City Council approved the consent calendar, which included five ordinances passed on first reading (encroachment at 1217 Colonial Avenue, zoning practical updates, increased density for public school sites, rezoning for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, and small business updates), a $15,375 grant application to the Library of Virginia, and appointments to 11 boards and commissions. No public speakers were heard. The ordinances are scheduled for public hearing and final passage on October 17, 2020.

• Endorsed proclamations for Latino Heritage Month and National Bullying Awareness Month
• Appointed 11 members to various boards and commissions (Beautification, Building Code, Information Technology, Persons with Disabilities, EMS, GW Birthday, Historic Alexandria, Industrial Development, Landlord-Tenant, Parks, Urban Design)
• Approved $15,375 grant application to Library of Virginia for Circuit Court Records Preservation Program
• Passed on first reading encroachment ordinance at 1217 Colonial Avenue
• Passed on first reading zoning practical updates (Text Amendment 2020-00005)
• Passed on first reading ordinance for increased density and height for public school sites (Text Amendment 2019-00007)
• Passed on first reading rezoning for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (Rezoning 2020-00002)
• Passed on first reading small business zoning updates (Text Amendment 2020-00003)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a large-scale development in North Potomac Yard, including a master plan amendment, subdivision, and seven development special use permits for office, residential, and academic buildings. The Commission will also consider a 5-year extension for Dominion Energy's terminal station, acceptance of the North Potomac Yard Environmental Sustainability Master Plan, and several street name and vacation requests. Two items have been withdrawn by the applicant.

• 5-year extension of Special Use Permit for Dominion Energy Virginia terminal station at 3601 & 3951 Richmond Highway
• Acceptance of the North Potomac Yard Environmental Sustainability Master Plan
• Master plan amendment and seven Development Special Use Permits for buildings 10, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 in North Potomac Yard (3601 & 3251 Potomac Avenue)
• Development Special Use Permit for Virginia Tech academic building with parking at 3601 Potomac Avenue (Blocks 4 and 7)
• Honorific street name addition to the 1000 block of Montgomery Street

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will conduct a work session on flood mitigation and stormwater investments. The meeting includes discussions on housing policy, bridge maintenance agreements, and transit closures.

• Work Session on Acceleration of Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Investments
• Resolution to establish an Ad Hoc Energy and Climate Change Task Force
• Resolution to establish an Ad Hoc RiverRenew Stakeholder Advisory Group
• Resolution to extend the Declaration of Local Emergency through March 31, 2021
• Resolution to name the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station 'Potomac Yard - VT'

Alexandria City Council approved extending the local emergency declaration through March 31, 2021, and authorized the Director of Emergency Management to enter contracts. Council also established an Ad Hoc Energy and Climate Change Task Force and a RiverRenew Stakeholder Advisory Group, approved a comprehensive intergovernmental agreement with Arlington County for Four Mile Run bridge maintenance, and endorsed naming the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station 'Potomac Yard-VT'. The consent calendar items, including the FY 2020 fourth quarter capital projects status report and appointment of a Chief Animal Control Officer, were approved.

• Approved extension of local emergency declaration through March 31, 2021 (Resolution 2960, roll-call vote)
• Established Ad Hoc Energy and Climate Change Task Force (Resolution 2958, roll-call vote)
• Established Ad Hoc RiverRenew Stakeholder Advisory Group (Resolution 2959, roll-call vote)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Arlington County for Four Mile Run bridges maintenance and capital work
• Endorsed Potomac Yard Metrorail Station name as 'Potomac Yard-VT' (Resolution 2961, roll-call vote)
• Approved letter to WMATA regarding mitigation for Arlington Cemetery Station platform closure
• Received FY 2020 Fourth Quarter Capital Projects Status Report
• Approved appointment of Anthony Rankin as Chief Animal Control Officer

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will consider a consent calendar and multiple new business items including requests for partial demolitions, alterations, and a small cell facility, as well as a deferred item from the previous meeting.

• Demolition at 3601 Potomac Avenue associated with North Potomac Yard redevelopment (Blocks 7E and 10) by CPYR Theater, LLC
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 819 South Lee Street, 712 South Pitt Street, 912 Green Street, and 425 South Lee Street
• Small cell facility installation on a utility pole at 3737 Seminary Road by Verizon Wireless
• Alterations at 419 North Patrick Street deferred from September 2 meeting
• Consent calendar items include alterations at 1310 Queen Street and 405 South Fairfax Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved multiple requests for building alterations and demolitions, including a small cell facility and a theater demolition. One request for alterations at 405 South Fairfax Street was denied, and several others were deferred for restudy.

• Approved small cell facility at 3737 Seminary Road (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 1310 Queen Street (7-0)
• Denied alterations at 405 South Fairfax Street (6-1)
• Approved partial demolition at 819 South Lee Street (7-0)
• Deferred addition and alterations at 819 South Lee Street for restudy (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition and alterations at 712 South Pitt Street (7-0)
• Approved demolition and alterations at 425 South Lee Street (7-0)
• Approved demolition at 3601 Potomac Avenue (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals holds an electronic public hearing to consider several variance and special exception requests for fences, decks, and a roof deck at specific properties, as well as an update on a small business zoning text amendment. Two items have been deferred at the applicant's request.

• Variance request for 7-foot privacy fence at 108 West Bellefonte Avenue (deferred)
• Variance request for 7-foot privacy fence at 110 West Bellefonte Avenue (deferred)
• Variance to construct a roof deck in required side yards at 1221 Prince Street (CL zone)
• Special exception for 6-foot fence in secondary front yard on corner lot at 401 Argyle Drive
• Special exception for deck in required side yard at 604 South View Terrace

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests and one special exception, while deferring four other requests. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved roof deck variance at 1221 Prince Street (7-0)
• Approved deck special exception at 604 South View Terrace (7-0)
• Deferred privacy fence variance at 108 West Bellefonte Avenue (7-0)
• Deferred privacy fence variance at 110 West Bellefonte Avenue (7-0)
• Deferred fence special exception at 401 Argyle Drive (7-0)
• Deferred deck variance at 5201 Dover Place (7-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 hearing minutes (7-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss various zoning amendments, special use permits, and a public health ordinance. Key items include a proposal for a new public school and a mandate for face coverings in specific locations.

• Ordinance requiring face coverings in certain indoor and outdoor locations to prevent COVID-19
• Rezoning and Development Special Use Permit for a new Douglas MacArthur Elementary School at 1009-1203 Janney’s Lane and 1099 Francis Hammond Parkway
• Special Use Permit for Kisso Asian Bistro at 300 King Street to increase hours and add delivery vehicles
• Special Use Permit for Catholic University of America at 2050 Ballenger Avenue for a private academic school
• Development Special Use Permits for mixed-use projects at 116 South Henry Street and 912-920 King Street

The City Council approved several Planning Commission recommendations regarding zoning text amendments, school site density, and various special use permits. The council also authorized the City Manager to renew and issue leases for artists at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Kisso Asian Bistro at 302 King Street
• Approved Special Use Permit for Catholic University of America at 2050 Ballenger Avenue
• Approved residential encroachment for a retaining wall at 1217 Colonial Avenue
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Practical Updates with an amendment to Section 12-102(D)
• Authorized City Manager to renew and issue leases at Torpedo Factory Art Center
• Approved density increase for public school sites via zoning text amendment
• Approved rezoning and development special use permit for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
• Approved Special Use Permit for Hops ‘N Shine at 3410 Mount Vernon Avenue

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council is meeting virtually to consider a draft ordinance creating a Community Policing Review Board and Independent Policing Auditor, introduce ordinances for rezoning 701 North Henry Street and updating the employee homeownership incentive program, and vote on extending personal property tax payment deadlines to December 15, 2020 due to COVID-19.

• Receipt of draft ordinance establishing a Community Policing Review Board and Independent Policing Auditor
• Roll-call vote to extend personal property tax payment deadline from October 5 to December 15, 2020
• First reading of ordinances to implement Master Plan Amendment and rezoning for 701 North Henry Street (CSL to CRMU-M)
• Consideration of a form lease for artists at Torpedo Factory Art Center through March 2022
• Grant application for expansion of Alexandria Treatment Court

City Council approved a consent calendar including several board appointments and a construction agreement with Arlington County. The Council also ratified a grant application for the Alexandria Treatment Court and endorsed a Citizenship Day proclamation.

• Endorsed proclamation recognizing Citizenship Day
• Accepted resignations from Commission on Aging, Industrial Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Appointed 15 members to various boards, commissions, and committees
• Authorized construction use and maintenance agreement with Arlington County for Potomac Yard/Four Mile Run Connector Trail
• Scheduled September 12 public hearing for Torpedo Factory Art Center lease forms
• Ratified $499,112 grant application to Bureau of Justice Assistance for Alexandria Treatment Court expansion

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is holding a public hearing on September 2, 2020, to consider requests for alterations, demolitions, and additions to properties across the city. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting is being conducted electronically via Zoom webinar.

• Request for alterations at 428 North Peyton Street
• Request for complete demolition at 450 South Patrick Street
• Request for partial demolition/encapsulation at 902 Oronoco Street
• Request for addition at 700 South Washington Street
• Request for concept review at 3601 Potomac Avenue

The Board of Architectural Review approved most permit requests, including demolition at 450 South Patrick Street (5-1), and deferred a cell tower installation. It unanimously rejected the concept design for the same redevelopment site, citing concerns over height, mass, scale, and architectural character. Several other projects were approved or endorsed, including alterations, additions, and demolitions across the city.

• Approved demolition at 450 South Patrick Street, 900 Wolfe Street & 431 South Columbus Street (5-1)
• Rejected concept design for redevelopment at 450 South Patrick Street (unanimous)
• Approved alterations at 428 North Peyton Street (6-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and addition at 902 Oronoco Street (6-0)
• Approved encapsulation and addition at 700 South Washington Street (5-0, one recusal)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 315 North Alfred Street (5-0, one recusal)
• Endorsed concept review at 114 North Alfred Street (unanimous)
• Deferred small cell facility at 1 Prince Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission is holding an electronic public hearing to consider several zoning text amendments, special use permits, and development site plans. The meeting is taking place via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Special Use Permit for Kisso Asian Bistro at 300 King Street
• Special Use Permit for Hops 'N Shine at 3410 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Zoning Text Amendment to update zoning ordinance definitions and provisions
• Development Site Plan for Alexandria Station Clubhouse at 318 South Whiting Street
• Rezoning and site plan for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School at 1009 Janney's Lane

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several special use permits, development site plans, and zoning text amendments. It also initiated a new text amendment regarding public school density.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2019-00107 (Kisso Asian Bistro) 6-0
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2020-00039 (Catholic University) 6-0
• Recommended approval of Encroachment #2020-00003 (Colonial Avenue) 6-0
• Initiated Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00005 (Zoning Ordinance updates) 6-0
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00005 6-0
• Approved Development Site Plan #2019-00031 (VRE Pedestrian Accessibility) 5-0
• Approved Development Site Plan #2020-00005 (Alexandria Station Clubhouse) 6-0
• Initiated Zoning Text Amendment #2019-00007 (Increased density for public schools) 5-1

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing on July 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will consider requests for alterations, new buildings, demolitions, and signage, as well as a presentation on pedestrian safety improvements at Union Station.

• Complete demolition at 450 South Patrick Street, 900 Wolfe Street, and 431 South Columbus Street by Heritage at Old Town PropCo LLC (BAR #2020-00197)
• Concept review for the same site (BAR #2020-00196)
• New building at 1300 and 1310 King Street (BAR #2020-00142)
• Small cell facility installation on utility pole adjacent to 526 North Washington Street by Verizon Wireless (BAR #2020-00241)
• VRE presentation on pedestrian safety improvements at Union Station

The Board of Architectural Review approved several requests for building alterations, new construction, and the installation of small cell facilities. One request for alterations at 1707 Duke Street was denied, and three other items were deferred.

• Approved small cell facility at 526 North Washington Street (4-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 1299 Michigan Court (4-0)
• Approved signage at 815 ½ King Street (5-0)
• Approved new building at 1300 & 1310 King Street (4-1)
• Approved alterations at 613 South Pitt Street (5-0)
• Approved revisions at 128 North Pitt Street (5-0)
• Approved partial demolition, addition, and alterations at 932 South Fairfax Street (5-0)
• Denied alterations at 1707 Duke Street (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is holding an electronic public hearing to consider two variance requests for 7-foot privacy fences at 108 and 110 West Bellefonte Avenue. The board will also review findings of fact and conclusions of law for a prior appeal of a zoning violation at 1420 Key Drive, and consider approval of minutes from the June 8 meeting.

• Variance request to construct a 7-foot privacy fence at 108 West Bellefonte Avenue (R-5 zoned)
• Variance request to construct a 7-foot privacy fence at 110 West Bellefonte Avenue (R-5 zoned)
• Consideration of findings of fact and conclusions of law for a June 8 BZA decision on a sign violation appeal at 1420 Key Drive
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2020 BZA hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals deferred two variance requests for 7-foot privacy fences at 108 and 110 West Bellefonte Avenue. It also approved findings of fact for a prior appeal regarding a zoning violation warning and approved the minutes from the June 8, 2020 hearing. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Deferred variance for 7-foot privacy fence at 108 West Bellefonte Avenue (5-0)
• Deferred variance for 7-foot privacy fence at 110 West Bellefonte Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for June 8, 2020 decision on appeal of sign violation (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2020 minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to decide on several zoning requests, property acquisitions, and grant applications. Key items include a proposed multifamily residential building and the purchase of an office building.

• Proposed 94-unit multifamily residential building with ground floor retail at 701 North Henry Street
• Contract to purchase property at 4850 Mark Center Drive (IDA Office Building)
• Special Use Permit for building height increase to 77 feet at 801 North Fairfax Street
• Special Use Permit for a single-family dwelling at 3109 Circle Hill Road
• Three-year lease renewal with Child and Family Network Centers at 25 West Reed Avenue

City Council authorized the $58.7 million purchase of the IDA office building at 4850 Mark Center Drive and approved a 94-unit multifamily development at 701 North Henry Street with affordable housing provisions. Council also confirmed the suspension of certain city codes to ease COVID-19 restrictions on retail and health/fitness businesses. Several grants and appointments were approved, including a $45,740 coronavirus supplemental grant and a sculpture donation honoring Earl Lloyd.

• Authorized $58.7M purchase of 4850 Mark Center Drive from IDA (item 12)
• Approved 94-unit multifamily development at 701 North Henry St with amendments (Planning Commission 6-1, Council approved with new condition for 8-ft fence) (item 17)
• Confirmed suspension of code enforcement for retail/health/fitness businesses during COVID-19 (item 15a)
• Approved special use permit for single-family dwelling at 3109 Circle Hill Rd (Planning Commission 7-0) (item 4)
• Approved special use permit for 77-ft building height at 801 N Fairfax St (Planning Commission 7-0) (item 5)
• Approved grant application $45,740 for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (item 9)
• Approved donation of sculpture honoring Earl Lloyd (item 11)
• Received monthly financial report for period ending May 31, 2020 (item 8)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will decide on multiple applications, including a consent calendar with small cell facility installations and alterations, deferred items such as a partial demolition at 919 Prince Street, and new business items including partial demolitions and additions at 709 South Lee Street and 820 South Royal Street, as well as a partial demolition at 309 North Patrick Street.

• Four requests to install small cell facilities on utility poles at 526 N Washington St, 600 Franklin St, 500 A S Union St, and 530 S Saint Asaph St
• Deferred partial demolition and encapsulation at 919 Prince Street (Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund)
• Request for partial demolition and addition at 709 South Lee Street
• Request for partial demolition and addition at 820 South Royal Street
• Request for partial demolition at 309 North Patrick Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved multiple requests for small cell facilities and building alterations. One request for partial demolition at 309 North Patrick Street was denied. Several other items were deferred.

• Approved small cell facility at 600 Franklin Street (4-0)
• Approved alterations at 308 North Fayette Street (4-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 500 A South Union Street (4-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 530 South Saint Asaph Street, as amended (4-0)
• Approved partial demolition and alterations at 919 Prince Street, as amended (4-0)
• Approved addition and partial demolition at 709 South Lee Street (4-0)
• Approved addition and partial demolition at 820 South Royal Street (4-0)
• Denied partial demolition at 309 North Patrick Street (4-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several items, including a major development at 701 North Henry Street that would add 94 multifamily units and ground-floor retail with affordable housing. The commission will also review a city purchase of property at 4850 Mark Center Drive for consistency with the Master Plan, and consider special use permits for a single-family home on a substandard lot and a height increase at 801 North Fairfax Street. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Master Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Development Special Use Permit for a 94-unit residential building with retail and below-grade parking at 701 North Henry Street.
• City Charter Section 9.06 review of the proposed purchase of 4850 Mark Center Drive for consistency with the Master Plan.
• Special Use Permit to construct a single-family dwelling at 3109 Circle Hill Road.
• Special Use Permit for a building height increase to 77 feet at 801 North Fairfax Street.
• FY 2021 Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program presentation.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a Master Plan amendment, rezoning, and special use permits to allow a 94-unit multifamily building at 701 North Henry Street. The commission also approved a property purchase consistency review and two other special use permits. One encroachment request was deferred.

• Found proposed purchase of 4850 Mark Center Drive consistent with Master Plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00031 for single-family dwelling at 3109 Circle Hill Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00029 for building height increase at 801 North Fairfax Street (7-0)
• Initiated Master Plan Amendment #2020-00002 for 701 North Henry Street (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Master Plan Amendment #2020-00002 for 701 North Henry Street (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #2020-00001, TMP SUP #2020-00009, and DSUP #2019-00028 for 701 North Henry Street (6-1)
• Deferred Encroachment #2019-00004 at 5601 Courtney Avenue (7-0)
• Endorsed FY 2021 Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will meet virtually to discuss tax relief rates, zoning ordinances, and city infrastructure. The body is also reviewing resident survey results and the drafting of a public employee collective bargaining ordinance.

• Resolution to establish 2020 Personal Property Tax Relief Rates
• Amendment to agreement with Zayo Group LLC for fiber optic cables in public rights-of-ways
• Grant application for the DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
• Ordinances to amend the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Silverstone and North Potomac Yard
• Resolution supporting Arlington's Mount Vernon Trail Enhancement Project grant application

City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance authorizing public employee collective bargaining by December 31, 2020. The Council also established 2020 personal property tax relief rates and approved several zoning-related ordinances on first reading.

• Directed drafting of public employee collective bargaining ordinance by Dec 31, 2020
• Adopted resolution to establish 2020 personal property tax relief rates (RES. NO. 2953)
• Approved grant application for DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
• Adopted PJM Cities Charter and joined PJM Cities Coalition
• Passed first reading of Master Plan amendment for Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens (20-0953)
• Passed first reading of Zoning Ordinance amendments for Silverstone and North Potomac Yard (20-0955, 20-0957)
• Adopted resolution supporting Arlington's Mount Vernon Trail Enhancement Project grant (RES. NO. 2954)
• Adopted resolution regarding closed executive session (RES. NO. 2952)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several special use permits, development plans, and license agreements. Key items include a master plan amendment for the Potomac Yard Silverstone continuum of care facility with affordable housing, multiple telecom small cell license agreements, and a license agreement for the Alexandria Boxing Club. The council will also take final action on an ordinance adjusting election district boundaries and voting places.

• Master plan amendment and development permit for Potomac Yard Landbay H Silverstone continuum of care facility (item 8)
• Special use permit for 919 Prince Street social service use and accessory apartments (item 3)
• License agreement with Fight for Children for Alexandria Boxing Club at Charles Houston Recreation Center (item 9)
• Five-year telecom facility license agreements with Crown Castle Fiber, Verizon, and AT&T for small cells in rights-of-way (items 13-15)
• Ordinance to amend election district boundaries and voting places (item 18)

City Council approved a master plan amendment and zoning text change for Potomac Yard Landbay H West to increase the maximum dwelling units for a Continuum of Care Facility and include affordable housing. The council also approved multiple special use permits, license agreements for recreational facilities, and telecommunications infrastructure licenses. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-7: special use permits for 919 Prince St, 3540 Wheeler Ave, 3700 Commonwealth Ave, 1721 King St, and 1217 Colonial Ave
• Approved Potomac Yard Landbay H West Silverstone development (master plan amendment, zoning text change, CDP, DSUP) with affordable housing provisions
• Approved three-year license agreement with Fight for Children for boxing club use of Charles Houston Recreation Center
• Approved seven-month license extension for Tall Ship Providence Foundation at city marina
• Approved four-month license extension for Alexandria Seaport Foundation at city marina
• Approved license agreement with Verizon Wireless for in-building radio distribution system at City Hall and Market Square Garage
• Approved five-year telecommunications facility license agreement with Crown Castle Fiber for small cell facilities in rights-of-way
• Approved amendments to existing Verizon and AT&T small cell facility licenses for additional poles

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting electronically to consider several requests for building alterations and partial demolitions. The board will review applications for residential and commercial properties across the city.

• Request for small cell facility on a utility pole near 300 South Washington Street
• Partial demolition and alteration requests at 625 & 635 Slaters Lane
• Partial demolition and alteration requests at 902 Oronoco Street
• Partial demolition and alteration requests at 225 North West Street
• Partial demolition request at 212 Jefferson Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved a partial demolition and alterations at 277 South Washington Street by a 3-2 vote, with two members opposed. Several other projects were approved unanimously, including a small cell facility at 300 South Washington Street and alterations at 600 North Washington Street. The meeting was held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved minutes from May 6 and June 3, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00135 for alterations at 419 North Patrick Street (unanimous)
• Approved small cell facility at 300 South Washington Street (5-0, one recusal)
• Approved alterations at 600 North Washington Street (5-0, one recusal)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 277 South Washington Street, as amended (3-2)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 625 & 635 Slaters Lane, as amended (6-0, one recusal)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 902 Oronoco Street, as amended (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition at 212 Jefferson Street (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will introduce and vote on first reading of ordinances including the FY2021 appropriation and a COVID-19 continuity plan. They will also consider release of $490,575 for INOVA Hospital and various license agreements and grant applications. The meeting includes a public comment period and updates on police and COVID-19.

• First reading of an ordinance to ensure continuity of city government during COVID-19 pandemic (item 23)
• Introduction of FY2021 Appropriation Ordinance (item 28)
• Release of $490,575 in FY2020 contingent reserve to fund INOVA Hospital contribution (item 14)
• License agreement with Verizon Wireless for in-building radio system at 301 King Street (item 9)
• Grant applications for FEMA personal protective equipment and other COVID-19 related funding (items 18-22)

City Council authorized the City Attorney to enter into settlement agreements in the Michael Cahill v. Alexandria lawsuit. It appointed Linda Bailey and Ajashu Thomas to the Alexandria Transit Company Board (Councilman Aguirre recused). Council approved minutes from seven prior meetings, uncontested board appointments, and a consent calendar covering license agreements, grant applications, and fund releases. Public comment included speakers on gun prohibition and police reform, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Authorized settlement of Michael Cahill v. City of Alexandria lawsuit
• Appointed Linda Bailey and Ajashu Thomas to Alexandria Transit Company Board
• Approved minutes from seven prior City Council meetings
• Accepted resignations from multiple board and commission members
• Approved uncontested appointments to various boards and commissions
• Approved consent calendar: license agreement with Verizon Wireless for in-building radio system
• Approved license extension for Tall Ship Providence docking at City Marina
• Approved release of $490,575 in FY 2020 contingent reserve for INOVA Hospital contribution

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals holds an electronic public hearing on June 8, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will consider six special exception or variance requests and two appeals, including a challenge to the zoning director's determination that GenOn does not qualify as an appellant.

• BZA #2020-00002: Special Exception for second-story addition and front porch height increase at 107 E Windsor Ave (RB/Townhouse zone).
• BZA #2020-00004: Special Exception for second-story rear addition in required rear yard at 2403 Burke Ave (R-2-5 zone).
• BZA #2020-00006: Variances from setbacks to convert office to single-family home at 413 North Washington Street (CL zone).
• BZA #2020-00009: Appeal by GenOn Potomac River, LLC of the Director’s determination that it does not qualify as an appellant under Zoning Ordinance Section 11-1708(D)(1) (UT zone).
• BZA #2020-00001: Appeal of a zoning violation warning for a sign at 1420 Key Drive (R-20 zone).

The Board approved multiple requests for second-story additions and building conversions. One appeal regarding a sign violation was denied, and one application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Electronic Participation Policy (6-0)
• Approved special exceptions for 107 E Windsor Ave (5-1)
• Approved special exception for 2403 Burke Ave (6-0)
• Approved variances for 413 North Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved special exception for 3117 Circle Hill Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for 320 East Monroe Ave (6-0)
• Denied appeal of zoning violation warning at 1420 Key Drive (5-1)
• Approved January 13, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will meet electronically to consider several requests for building alterations, additions, and demolitions. The agenda includes concept reviews for King Street and Henry Street properties, as well as a requested deferral for South Washington Street.

• Alterations at 408 North Union Street
• Alterations at 804 South Lee Street
• Alterations at 510 Wolfe Street
• Alterations at 728 South Washington Street
• Partial demolition/encapsulation and addition at 612 South Lee Street

The Board of Architectural Review held an electronic public hearing and approved most items on its docket by 7-0 votes, including alterations, demolitions, and additions in the Old and Historic Alexandria District. They deferred a new building at 1300-1310 King Street and accepted deferral requests for two other properties. The board also endorsed concept plans for developments at 912-920 King Street and 116 South Henry Street, recommending the applicants proceed with Certificates of Appropriateness.

• Approved alteration at 408 N. Union St. (7-0)
• Approved addition and demolition at 612 S. Lee St. (7-0)
• Approved alteration at 419 S. Royal St. (7-0)
• Approved addition and demolition at 630 S. Pitt St. (7-0)
• Deferred new building at 1300-1310 King St. (7-0)
• Endorsed concept review for 912-920 King St. (unanimous)
• Endorsed concept review for 116 S. Henry St. (unanimous)
• Accepted deferral of items at 277 S. Washington St. (unanimous)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission is holding an electronic public hearing to consider various special use permits, zoning text amendments, and master plan changes. The body will review requests ranging from small-scale park improvements to large-scale residential and commercial developments.

• Special Use Permit for a social service use and parking reduction at 919 Prince Street
• Request for ball field netting and lighting at Luckett Field and Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skate Park
• Proposed 94-unit multifamily residential building with ground floor retail at 701 North Henry Street
• Zoning and Master Plan amendments for a Continuum of Care Facility at 2602 Main Line Boulevard
• Request for a day care center on the ground floor of 1721 King Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several special use permits, including a daycare center and park improvements. It also recommended approval for zoning and master plan amendments regarding the Potomac Yard area. One subdivision request was approved, and one item was deferred at the applicant's request.

• Approved Electronic Participation Policy (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00004 for social service use at 919 Prince Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00013 for ball field netting and lighting at Luckett Field/Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skate Park (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00014 for temporary trailer at Four Mile Run Park (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2020-00016 for daycare center at 1721 King Street (6-0)
• Approved Subdivision #2020-00023 at 1217 Colonial Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Master Plan Amendment #2020-0001, Zoning Text Amendment #2020-0004, and DSUP #2020-0003 for 2602 Main Line Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Development Site Plan #2019-00043 for 3601 Potomac Avenue & 3601 Richmond Highway (5-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will receive a COVID-19 oral update from the health department and city manager. It will review and confirm the city manager's suspension of certain codes to allow restaurants outdoor dining in compliance with the governor's executive orders. Council will also discuss meeting formats during the pandemic and consider the FY2021 council schedule. No public comment will be taken.

• COVID-19 oral update from Alexandria Health Department and city manager
• Review and confirmation of suspension of enforcement of city codes for restaurant outdoor dining (Item 20-0885)
• Discussion of board and commission meeting formats during the COVID-19 pandemic (Item 20-0890)
• Consideration of City Council schedule for FY 2020 and FY 2021 (Item 20-0869)

City Council confirmed the suspension of certain codes to allow flexible outdoor dining for 90 days starting from the city's entry into Phase 1. The Council also scheduled upcoming meetings to be held electronically and adopted the council schedule through July 2021.

• Confirmed suspension of codes and ordinances for outdoor dining for 90 days from Phase 1 entry
• Decided to hold June 9 Legislative Meeting and June 20 Public Hearing meeting electronically
• Directed City Boards and Commissions not to meet until September 2020 unless regarding COVID-19 or government continuity
• Adopted updated City Council Schedule for May 2020 through July 2020
• Adopted FY2021 City Council Schedule for August 2020 through July 2021

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing of the Alexandria City Council held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda consists only of roll call, a public discussion period for comments on any topic, and adjournment. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or other business items are listed.

• Public Discussion Period for comments on any topic including COVID-19
• Virtual meeting via Zoom due to emergency ordinance

The Alexandria City Council held a virtual public hearing on May 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No ordinances, resolutions, or contracts were voted on. The only action was a request for an update on police stop data. The meeting consisted of public comments on the pandemic, development projects, Confederate monument removal, court injustices, and policing.

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council is meeting virtually to discuss the allocation of federal CARES Act funds. The body is considering plans for residential rental assistance, food security, small business assistance, and city government COVID-19 expenses.

• Proposed and revised plans for Federal CARES Act funding (Item 20-0865, 20-0872)
• Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2020 (Item 20-0819)
• Proposed FY 2021 Council Calendar (Item 20-0842)
• COVID-19 oral update (Item 20-0856)

City Council approved the allocation of $13.9 million in Federal CARES Act funds for COVID-19 response. The funding supports residential rental assistance, food security, small business grants, and health department staffing. Implementation is contingent upon receipt of the allocation from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Approved $13.9 million allocation of Federal CARES funds
• Approved Residential Rent Assistance Program, Food Security Plan, and Small Business Grant Program
• Approved Monthly Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2020
• Adopted City Council Schedule for May 2020 through July 2021

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing to consider several requests from Verizon Wireless to install small cell facilities on utility poles on public property at addresses including 421 N Fayette, 222 N Lee, 1224 Princess, 229 N Henry, and 323 S Fairfax. One item at 628 N Washington is recommended for deferral due to deficient noticing. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and note administrative approvals for various property alterations.

• Request to install small cell facility adjacent to 421 North Fayette Street (BAR#2020-00063, deferred from previous meeting)
• Request to install small cell facility adjacent to 222 North Lee Street (BAR#2020-00121)
• Request to install small cell facility adjacent to 1224 Princess Street (BAR#2020-00122)
• Request to install small cell facility adjacent to 229 North Henry Street (BAR#2020-00123)
• Staff requested deferral for item at 628 North Washington Street due to deficient noticing (BAR#2020-00203)

The Board of Architectural Review approved four and denied one request from Verizon Wireless to install small cell facilities on utility poles. One request was deferred due to deficient noticing. The board also approved minutes from two previous meetings.

• Approved small cell facility at 421 North Fayette Street (5-1)
• Denied small cell facility at 222 North Lee Street (6-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 1224 Princess Street (6-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 229 North Henry Street (6-0)
• Approved small cell facility at 323 South Fairfax Street (6-0)
• Deferred small cell facility at 628 North Washington Street by unanimous consent
• Approved March 18, 2020 minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved April 22, 2020 minutes by unanimous consent

City Council Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the FY2021 Operating Budget (including Schools) and the FY2021–2030 Capital Improvement Program. They will also set the real and personal property tax rates for calendar year 2020 (FY2021) and vote on a consent calendar of numerous fee and rate increases for various city services. No public comments will be taken as this is a budget adoption meeting.

• Adoption of FY2021 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including Schools
• Final passage of ordinance setting real and personal property tax rates and effective tax rate increase for 2020
• Resolution to adopt refuse fee increases for FY2021
• Resolution to increase employee parking rates and paratransit fares
• Resolution to adopt fee changes for Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities programs and museum tours

The Alexandria City Council adopted the FY2021 operating budget of $753,276,147 and the FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program totaling $2,108,662,234. The Council also set the calendar year 2020 real property tax rate at $1.13 per $100 of assessed value, unchanged from 2019, and approved an ordinance to adopt various fee increases for refuse, fire department, parking, paratransit, recreation, and museum services. All decisions were made during a virtual special meeting held via Zoom.

• Adopted FY2021 General Fund operating budget of $753,276,147 and FY2021-2030 CIP of $2,108,662,234 (Res. No. 2940)
• Approved ordinance setting calendar year 2020 real property tax rate at $1.13 per $100 (unchanged) and personal property tax rates unchanged (Ord. No. 5277)
• Approved revisions to Transportation and Environmental Services Department grading plan review fees (Ord. No. 5278)
• Approved refuse fee increases for FY2021 (Res. No. 2941)
• Approved Fire Department fee increases (Res. No. 2942)
• Approved on-street reserved motorcoach parking permit fee (Res. No. 2943)
• Approved employee parking rate increase under separate motion (Res. No. 2946)
• Approved fee changes for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs and museum tour/rental fees (Res. Nos. 2947, 2948)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will meet electronically to discuss COVID-19 updates, a revised FY 2021 budget and capital plan, and directing federal CARES Act funds. They will also consider plans for virtual meetings and adjust the council schedule. No public hearing is scheduled.

• COVID-19 update (oral report)
• Review of version 2.0 of the FY 2021 proposed operating budget and FY 2021-2030 capital improvement program
• Consideration of planning direction for use of forthcoming federal CARES Act funding
• Discussion of proposed plan for virtual meetings during COVID-19 emergency
• Consideration of City Council schedule

The City Council affirmed priorities for federal CARES Act funding and adopted a plan to limit its docket in May to emergency and continuity matters. The Council also approved the schedule for April through July 2020.

• Affirmed CARES Act funding priorities for COVID-19 response, health department staffing, rental assistance, food aid, and small business assistance
• Directed the City Manager to return with an implementation plan for May 12
• Adopted a plan to limit City Council docket to emergency and continuity matters in May
• Provided guidance to Boards and Commissions to cancel meetings through July unless time-sensitive or necessary
• Approved the City Council schedule for April through July 2020

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold an electronic public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the existing Small Cell Policy. The meeting also includes a list of administrative approvals for various property alterations that have been approved by staff since the last meeting.

• Amendments to Existing Small Cell Policy
• Administrative approvals for window, roof, door replacements and repointing at multiple addresses
• Small cell facility installations on utility poles at 202 Green Street, 300 South Fairfax Street, and 317 North Columbus Street
• Signage requests at 722 King Street and 210 North Lee Street
• Alterations at several properties including 725 Ford's Landing Way and 325 Duke Street

The Board voted to rescind the existing policy for administrative approval of small cell wireless facilities on utility poles in the right-of-way. Proposed amendments to that policy were tabled. The meeting also listed numerous administrative approvals for residential and commercial property alterations.

• Rescinded existing BAR policy for small cell wireless facilities on utility poles
• Tabled proposed amendments to the BAR Policy for Administrative Approval of Small Cell Wireless Facilities

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council holds a public hearing to consider several items including the FY 2021 budget amendments, a housing action plan, property tax rate increases, grading fee revisions, and tax relief for businesses and property owners. A key ordinance would ensure continuity of city government during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is held virtually with remote participation.

• Public hearing on FY 2021 preliminary add/delete proposals and city manager's budget amendments
• Consideration of CFY 2021 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Enhanced Southwest Access to Potomac Yard Metrorail Station and WMATA funding agreement modifications
• Proposed real and personal property tax rate increase for Calendar Year 2020
• Ordinance to impose moratorium on penalties for restaurant meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and BPOL taxes

The City Council approved a moratorium on penalties and interest for certain taxes and a resolution to change tax relief filing deadlines. The Council also approved an ordinance to ensure continuity of city government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved moratorium on penalties/interest for Restaurant Meals, Transient Occupancy, and BPOL taxes
• Approved resolution to change filing deadlines for Business Personal Property and Elderly/Disabled tax relief applications
• Approved ordinance ensuring continuity of city government during COVID-19 pandemic
• Approved ordinance to revise Transportation and Environmental Services Department grading plan review fees
• Approved FY 2021 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Authorized City Manager to execute documents for FY 2021 Action Plan and related grant funds
• Authorized City Manager to enter into amendment to WMATA Funding Agreement for Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
• Authorized City Manager to direct WMATA to finalize negotiations with Potomac Yard Constructors

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council is meeting virtually to discuss emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including funding for food availability and the suspension of certain city codes. The body is also reviewing the FY 2021 proposed budget and transportation access for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.

• Allocation of funds to ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund and ALIVE!
• Proposed moratorium on penalties and interest for Restaurant Meals, Transient Occupancy, and BPOL taxes
• Ordinance to revise Transportation and Environmental Services Department Grading Plan Review Fees
• Modifications to the WMATA Funding Agreement for Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
• FY 2021 Proposed Budget Version 2.0 work session

The City Council authorized $100,000 from snow removal funds to the ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund and $220,000 to ALIVE! for food distribution through May. They confirmed the suspension of certain land use and parking code enforcement during the pandemic, and advanced a Potomac Yard Metrorail station access proposal for public hearing. The Council also adopted resolutions of support for other cities and approved first readings of ordinances to continue government operations and provide tax penalty relief.

• Approved $100,000 allocation to ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund from snow removal funds
• Approved $220,000 allocation to ALIVE! for food supply and distribution efforts through May
• Confirmed suspension of enforcement of certain land use and parking codes until end of local emergency
• Docketed enhanced Potomac Yard Metrorail station access (Modified Idea #1) for public hearing on April 18
• Adopted resolution of support for City of Norton, VA (RES. NO. 2932)
• Adopted resolution of support for Wise County, VA (RES. NO. 2933)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to impose moratorium on penalties for restaurant meals, occupancy, and BPOL taxes
• Adopted first reading of ordinance for continuity of city government during COVID-19 pandemic

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The agenda lists several public hearings regarding zoning, special use permits, and property acquisitions. However, the document explicitly states that the docket is CANCELED.

• Zoning Text Amendment #2019-00007: Increased density for public school sites
• Case #2020-00001: City purchase of 4850 Mark Center Drive
• SUP #2019-00112: Alcohol sales at Jerry Chan’s Restaurant, 3830 Mount Vernon Avenue
• SUP #2020-00004: Social service use and parking reduction at 919 Prince Street
• DSUP #2020-00001: Multifamily residential with daycare and retail at 1200 & 1230 North Henry Street

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The scheduled meeting of the Board of Architectural Review was canceled. The agenda listed several requests for alterations, additions, and small cell facility installations.

• Small cell facility installations adjacent to 1001 Cameron Street, 520 South Lee Street, 411 Gibbon Street, 500 South Fairfax Street, and 325 Queen Street
• Revisions to demolition and additions at 214 South Henry Street
• Partial demolition and addition requests at 612 South Lee Street and 630 South Pitt Street
• Alterations at 408 North Union Street, 804 South Lee Street, 419 South Royal Street, and 609 Princess Street
• Concept reviews for 912, 916 & 920 King Street and 116 South Henry Street

The Board of Architectural Review held a public hearing on April 1, 2020, to discuss 16 proposed projects. The agenda included requests for demolition, additions, alterations, and small cell facility installations. No decisions were recorded.

• Held public hearing on 16 proposed projects
• Listed requests for partial demolition and additions
• Listed requests for alterations at multiple addresses
• Listed requests for small cell facility installations
• Listed requests for concept reviews

City Council Special Meeting

This special emergency meeting addresses COVID-19 impacts. The City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance to modify public meeting procedures and ensure continuity of government. They will also consider an emergency ordinance to impose a moratorium on penalties and interest for restaurant meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and BPOL taxes, and to change filing deadlines for business personal property and elderly/disabled tax relief. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for grants during the emergency, receive a health update, and discuss the FY 2021 budget.

• Emergency ordinance to modify public meeting procedures and ensure continuity of government during the COVID-19 pandemic (Item 3)
• Emergency ordinance for moratorium on penalties and interest for Restaurant Meals Taxes, Transient Occupancy Taxes, and BPOL taxes, plus filing deadline changes (Item 4)
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to apply for grants during declared emergency (Item 5)
• COVID-19 health update from Alexandria Health Department (Item 6)
• FY 2021 Budget Discussion on 'Livable, Green, and Prospering City' focus area (Item 8)

City Council passed emergency ordinances to modify public meeting procedures and freeze penalties and interest on specific taxes. The Council also delegated grant application authority to the City Manager and discussed budget shortfalls caused by the pandemic.

• Passed emergency ordinance to modify public meeting procedures (ORD. NO. 5273)
• Passed emergency ordinance imposing moratorium on penalties and interest for Restaurant Meals, Transient Occupancy, and BPOL taxes (ORD. NO. 5274)
• Approved resolutions to change filing deadlines for Business Personal Property and Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Applications (RES 2929, RES. 2930)
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to apply for and accept grants during the emergency (RES. NO. 2931)

City Council Legislative Meeting

This is an emergency City Council meeting to consider COVID-19 status, response, and recovery initiatives. Attachments include health status updates, INOVA Alexandria and Alexandria City Public Schools updates, and city government and human services updates. A FY2021 Budget Work Session on 'Healthy and Thriving' areas precedes the emergency meeting from 7-8 p.m.

• 20-0731 Consideration of COVID-19 Status, Response, and Recovery Initiatives with multiple attachments
• Overview of Health Status (Attachment a)
• INOVA Alexandria Update (Attachment b)
• ACPS Update (Attachment c)
• City Government Update (Attachment d)

The City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the status of COVID-19 and recovery initiatives. The meeting included reports from health officials, school leadership, and city management. The council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Emergency meeting called to discuss COVID-19 status, response, and recovery initiatives
• Reports provided by Dr. Steven Herring (Health Department), Dr. Rina Bansel (INOVA), Dr. Gregory Hutchings (ACPS), City Manager Mark Jinks, and Ms. Kate Garvey (Human Services)
• Meeting adjourned by 7-0 vote

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to consider several requests for small cell installations on utility poles, as well as a policy discussion on small cell facilities. The board will also decide on applications for signage, alterations, partial demolitions, and additions at various properties. Administrative approvals are listed for information.

• Request to install small cell facility at 1001 Cameron Street (Verizon Wireless)
• Request for signage and alterations at 834 North Washington Street
• Request for partial demolition/encapsulation and additions at 223 South Lee Street
• Request for alterations at 150 Waterford Place (Waterford Place HOA)
• Request for partial demolition/encapsulation and addition at 111 Prince Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved 10 zoning and alteration requests, including small cell facilities and building modifications, and adopted a new electronic participation policy. One small cell request was deferred.

• Adopted Electronic Participation Policy (4-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00035 signage request (5-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00043 & 44 demolition/alterations (5-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00052 alterations at 150 Waterford Place (5-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00060 small cell facility (5-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00062 small cell facility (5-0)
• Deferred BAR #2020-00063 small cell facility (5-0)
• Approved BAR #2020-00080 & 81 Prince Street projects (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The March 16, 2020 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing has been cancelled. All docket items will be heard at the next meeting. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Deferred: Special Exception for second-floor addition at 107 E Windsor Ave (BZA #2020-00002)
• Deferred: Special Exception for rear addition at 2403 Burke Ave (BZA #2020-00004)
• Deferred: Appeal of zoning violation warning at 1420 Key Drive (BZA #2020-00001)
• Deferred: Consideration of minutes from January 13, 2020 meeting

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a local emergency declaration for COVID-19 and the allocation of funds for response and food bank efforts. The body is also considering several zoning amendments, special use permits, and master plan updates.

• Resolution consenting to a Local Emergency Declaration for COVID-19
• Allocation of City funds to the ACTNow COVID-19 Response Fund and ALIVE Food Bank
• Master Plan Amendment for North Potomac Yard to facilitate Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
• Zoning Text Amendment to allow day care centers on ground floors in Mount Vernon Overlay Zone
• Special Use Permit for a gymnasium addition at Ferdinand T. Day School (1701 and 1705 North Beauregard Street)

The City Council approved a local emergency declaration for COVID-19 and allocated funds to the ACTNow response fund. The council also adopted ordinances regarding wireless facility regulations and the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan.

• Approved Local Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 (6-0)
• Approved allocation of city funds to ACTNow COVID-19 Response Fund (6-0)
• Approved license agreement for outdoor dining at City Marina Plaza
• Approved zoning text amendment for day care centers in Mount Vernon Overlay Zone
• Approved special use permit for Ferdinand T. Day School gymnasium addition
• Approved special use permit for Riverside Taco outdoor speakers and entertainment
• Approved special use permit for Tall Ship Providence Pier docking facilities
• Approved wireless facility regulations ordinance (6-0-1)

City Council Legislative Meeting

Council will introduce an ordinance setting real and personal property tax rates for FY2021, vote on a resolution supporting SMART SCALE transportation grants, and receive an update on COVID-19. Also up for discussion are a lease agreement for workforce development office space, pedestrian improvements on King Street, and amendments to wireless facility regulations. Several appointments to boards and commissions are scheduled for confirmation.

• Introduction of ordinance for FY2021 real and personal property tax rates (item 30)
• Resolution to support FY2026-2027 SMART SCALE transportation grant applications (item 28)
• Update on COVID-19 (item 26)
• License agreement with ARP Waterfront for outdoor dining at City Marina Plaza (item 9)
• Ordinance to amend zoning for small cell and wireless facility installations (item 15)

City Council approved the consent calendar, which included first readings of ordinances for wireless facility regulations, Mill Road encroachments, and the Eisenhower East plan. Council also passed a resolution supporting grant applications for VDOT SMART SCALE projects, and made appointments to various boards and commissions. Updates were received on the Virginia General Assembly session and COVID-19 preparations.

• Approved consent calendar including first readings of three ordinances (unanimous)
• Passed resolution supporting SMART SCALE grant applications for FY2026-2027 (roll-call vote)
• Approved $1.75M grant application for firefighter training and equipment
• Granted 3-year license agreement with ARP Waterfront for outdoor dining at City Marina
• Approved lease agreement with Upwardly Global for office space at 1900 N. Beauregard Street
• Appointed members to 12 boards/commissions (contested and uncontested)
• Set public hearings for March 14 on three ordinances (Mill Road, wireless, Eisenhower East)
• Received reports on General Assembly legislation and COVID-19 response

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council holds a public hearing to receive comments on the City Manager's proposed FY2021 operating budget (including schools) and the FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Programs. Adoption is scheduled for April 29, 2020. A separate public hearing on the real property tax rate will be held on April 18, 2020.

• Public hearing on the City Manager's proposed FY2021 operating budget (including schools) and FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Programs
• Adoption scheduled for April 29, 2020; tax rate public hearing on April 18, 2020

The City Council held a public hearing on the City Manager's proposed FY2021 operating budget and capital improvement programs. The council scheduled the formal adoption of the budget for April 29, 2020, and a separate hearing on the real property tax rate for April 18, 2020.

• Held public hearing on FY2021 operating budget and CIP
• Scheduled budget adoption for April 29, 2020
• Scheduled real property tax rate hearing for April 18, 2020

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2020, to decide on several property alteration requests. Items include signage and alterations at 834 North Washington Street, a rooftop HVAC screening waiver at 1310 Queen Street, new construction at 1417 Princess Street, and partial demolition with alterations at 223 and 426 South Lee Street. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and note administrative approvals for window and siding replacements.

• Request for signage and alterations at 834 North Washington Street (BAR #2020-00035)
• Request for addition and waiver of rooftop HVAC screening at 1310 Queen Street (BAR #2019-00480)
• Request for new construction at 1417 Princess Street (BAR #2019-00528)
• Request for partial demolition/encapsulation and additions/alterations at 223 South Lee Street (BAR #2020-00043/44)
• Request for partial demolition/encapsulation and alterations at 426 South Lee Street (BAR #2020-00045/46)

The Board of Architectural Review approved requests for new construction, additions, and partial demolitions at three different addresses. Several other requests were deferred, and multiple administrative approvals were granted for window and siding replacements.

• Approved addition and rooftop HVAC screening waiver at 1310 Queen Street (5-0)
• Approved new construction at 1417 Princess Street (6-0)
• Approved partial demolition and alterations at 426 South Lee Street (6-0)
• Deferred request for signage and alterations at 834 North Washington Street
• Deferred requests for demolition and alterations at 223 South Lee Street
• Approved February 5, 2020 minutes as submitted
• Approved February 19, 2020 minutes as amended

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a Master Plan amendment for the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, a zoning text amendment for day care centers in Mount Vernon Overlay, and various special use permits and subdivisions. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair.

• Master Plan amendment and subdivision for Virginia Tech Innovation Campus at 3601 Potomac Avenue and 3601 Richmond Highway
• Zoning text amendment to allow day care centers as permitted use on ground floor in Mount Vernon Overlay Zone
• Development special use permit for Ferdinand T. Day School gymnasium addition at 1701 and 1705 North Beauregard Street
• Encroachment request for seat wall and trench drain at 430 South Pickett Street
• Discussion item on initiatives to support production of market and affordable housing

The Planning Commission re-elected Nathan Macek as Chair and Maria Wasowski as Vice Chair. The body approved 12 items, including encroachments, street names, zoning text amendments, special use permits, and a subdivision, with most votes passing 7-0. One item, a resource protection area exception, passed 5-2.

• Re-elected Nathan Macek as Chair and Maria Wasowski as Vice Chair
• Approved Encroachment #2019-00011 (7-0)
• Approved Street Name Case #2019-00001 (7-0)
• Initiated Zoning Text Amendment #2020-00002 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2019-00040 (7-0)
• Approved Newport Village RPA Exception Request (5-2)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2019-00113 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2019-00118 (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will vote on revenue bonds for the Parkstone Alexandria project and a grant application for juvenile mentoring. The meeting also includes updates on the 2020 Census, the Transit Vision Study, and the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.

• Revenue bonds for the Avana Alexandria (now Parkstone Alexandria) project
• Grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for 4th and 5th grade boys' mentoring
• Resolution to support a grant application to the Transportation-Land Use Connections (TLC) program
• Oral presentation on 2020 Census Complete Count Plans
• Discussion of the Draft FY 2021 Interdepartmental Long-Range Planning Work Program

The City Council approved a grant application for juvenile justice mentoring and a resolution to support a transportation grant. They also authorized revenue bonds for the Avana Alexandria project. The meeting included updates on the General Assembly session and the 2020 Census.

• Approved $150,000 juvenile justice grant (6-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting transportation grant (6-0)
• Authorized revenue bonds for Avana Alexandria project (6-0)
• Approved updated City Council Schedule

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding public hearings on several land use permits, zoning amendments, and lease agreements. The body will also consider supplemental appropriations for the 2020 fiscal year and an ordinance regarding motor vehicles and traffic.

• Development Special Use Permit for a six-story age-restricted multifamily building at 1112 First Street
• Special Use Permit for Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe at 109 South Alfred Street
• License amendment for Potomac Riverboat Company to provide Water Taxi Commuter Service
• Lease amendments with Verizon Wireless for equipment at 105 N. Union Street and 4480 King Street
• Ordinance for supplemental appropriations for City Government for Fiscal Year 2020

The City Council approved a water taxi commuter service license, zoning amendments for wireless facilities and a housing plan, and a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2020. The Council also approved several special use permits and lease amendments for equipment upgrades.

• Approved Potomac Riverboat Company water taxi license
• Approved wireless facility text amendment
• Approved Eisenhower East housing plan amendments
• Approved special use permit for Aspire Alexandria building
• Approved special use permit for substandard lot dwelling
• Approved supplemental appropriations for FY 2020
• Approved Verizon Wireless lease amendments for Torpedo Factory and King Street buildings
• Approved Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe special use permit

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hear a previously deferred request for new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue, involving the City and WMATA. Other items include partial demolition at 801 South Fairfax Street, alterations at 815 ½ King Street, and a consent calendar item for alterations at 105, 107 & 109 King Street. Administrative approvals for smaller projects are also noted.

• New construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue (BAR #2019-00241, City & WMATA)
• Partial demolition and addition at 801 South Fairfax Street (BAR #2020-00013/00014)
• Alterations and signage at 815 ½ King Street (BAR #2020-00030/00032)
• Alterations at 512 Queen Street (BAR #2020-00025, deferral requested)
• Alterations at 105, 107 & 109 King Street on consent calendar (BAR #2019-00535)

The Board of Architectural Review approved several projects including a new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue (WMATA/City project) and alterations at 105-109 King Street. It deferred multiple items and partially approved a King Street demolition/signage application. Votes included a 5-0 approval for the King Street alterations and a 4-0 approval for the Potomac Avenue project with one recusal.

• Deferred approval of Feb 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred BAR#2020-00017 (signage at 301 S Washington St) by unanimous consent
• Approved BAR#2019-00535 (alterations at 105,107,109 King St) 5-0
• Approved BAR#2019-00241 (new construction at 2901 Potomac Ave area) 4-0 (Sprinkle recused)
• Deferred BAR#2019-00528 (new construction at 1417 Princess St) by unanimous consent
• Approved BAR#2020-00013 & 00014 (partial demolition and addition at 801 S Fairfax St) 4-1
• Deferred BAR#2020-00025 (alterations at 512 Queen St) by unanimous consent
• Approved portions/deferred portions of BAR#2020-00032 & 00030 (partial demolition, alterations, signage at 815 1/2 King St) 5-0

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the proposed annual operating budget for FY2021, including schools. Following the presentation, the Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed FY2020 operating revenues.

• Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY2021
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY2021 to FY2030
• Proposed Tax Rate Recommendations
• Work Session: FY 2020 Proposed Operating Revenues

City Manager Jinks and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget presented the proposed FY2021 Annual Operating Budget, the FY2021-FY2030 Capital Improvement Program, and tax rate recommendations. The council held a work session to discuss FY2020 proposed operating revenues. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will discuss the Calendar Year 2020 real property assessments, which affect property taxes. Several consent items include lease amendments with Verizon Wireless for equipment upgrades at 105 N. Union Street and 4480 King Street, and a purchase agreement for property at 1315 Duke Street and 225A S. Payne Street. The council will also receive an update on the Seminary Road Traffic Calming Project and the Arlandria and Del Ray planning process.

• Consideration of Calendar Year 2020 Real Property Assessments (item 27)
• Supplemental appropriations ordinance for FY2020 (item 20)
• Lease amendment with Verizon Wireless at 4480 King Street (item 12)
• Purchase and sale agreement for 1315 Duke Street and 225A S. Payne Street (item 14)
• Update on Seminary Road Traffic Calming Project (item 28)

The City Council approved a water taxi license amendment, lease upgrades for Verizon, and a $1.8M property purchase. They also ratified board appointments and financial reports.

• Approved water taxi commuter service license amendment
• Approved Verizon Wireless lease amendments for Torpedo Factory and King Street
• Ratified purchase of 1315 Duke Street and 225A S. Payne Street for $1.8M
• Authorized acceptance of $25,000 homeland security grant
• Authorized application for $3,500 radiological emergency preparedness grant
• Approved property transfer from DHS to City of Alexandria
• Ratified appointments to Alexandria Economic Development Partnership board
• Passed ordinances on first reading for supplemental appropriations and traffic code amendments

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for building alterations at 105 King Street and 128 North Pitt Street. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding potential changes to the city's window policy.

• Alterations at 105 King Street
• Partial demolition/capsulation at 128 North Pitt Street
• Addition and alterations at 128 North Pitt Street
• Window Policy Discussion

The Board of Architectural Review approved two requests for alterations at 128 North Pitt Street and accepted a request to defer another alteration at 105 King Street. The meeting also included the approval of prior meeting minutes and a directive to streamline the window policy.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2020 (5-0)
• Accepted deferral request for BAR #2019-00535 at 105 King Street
• Approved BAR #2020-00006 & #2020-00007 for alterations at 128 North Pitt Street (5-0)
• Directed staff to streamline window policy for future consideration

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major development proposal for a six-story age-restricted multifamily building at 1112 First Street, including a restaurant, parking reduction, and density increase for affordable housing. They will also consider a Master Plan amendment for the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan, a text amendment on wireless facility regulations, and several special use permits and encroachments. Consent items include a cat cafe, a restaurant encroachment, and a roominghouse change of ownership. A review of Popeye's special use permit has been deferred.

• Development Special Use Permit #2019-00007 for Aspire Alexandria: six-story age-restricted multifamily building with restaurant and affordable housing at 1112 First Street
• Master Plan Amendment #2019-00004: Eisenhower East Small Area Plan replacement
• Text Amendment #2019-00008: revise wireless facility regulations (Sections 6-403 and 7-1200)
• Newport Village RPA Exception Request for 4,791 sq ft impervious surface at 4898 West Braddock Road
• Special Use Permit #2019-00093 for Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe at 109 South Alfred Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan Amendment (5-0) and a development for an age-restricted six-story multifamily building with affordable housing at 1112 First Street (6-0). They also approved a special use permit for a cat cafe, an encroachment for a restaurant, and a roominghouse change of ownership, all on consent. A substandard lot special use permit passed 5-1, and a Popeye’s special use permit review was deferred.

• Approved Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe special use permit (6-0)
• Approved Two Nineteen Restaurant encroachment (6-0)
• Approved roominghouse change of ownership at 1022 Pendleton St. (6-0)
• Approved substandard lot special use permit at 3202 Old Dominion Blvd. (5-1)
• Deferred Popeye’s special use permit review (6-0)
• Initiated and approved wireless facilities text amendment (5-0)
• Approved Aspire Alexandria age-restricted development with multiple special use permits (6-0)
• Initiated and approved Eisenhower East Small Area Plan Amendment (5-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will hold a legislative meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, introduction of the new fire chief, and a consent calendar item for a VDSS grant. Discussion items include an update on the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session, a report from the Boards and Commissions Audit/Review Committee, and consideration of the council schedule.

• Swearing-in of Fire Chief Corey Smedley at 6 p.m. prior to the meeting
• Consent calendar: Grant application to Virginia Dept. of Social Services for Trauma Informed Community Network Initiative
• Update on 2020 Virginia General Assembly session and proposed legislation
• Report and recommendations from the Boards and Commissions Audit/Review Committee
• Consideration of City Council schedule for FY2020

The City Council approved a $50,000 grant application to the Virginia Department of Social Services and adopted the city's legislative positions for the 2020 General Assembly session. They also approved the City Council Schedule through June 2020 and received updates on various city committees and initiatives.

• Approved $50,000 grant application to Virginia Department of Social Services
• Authorized City Manager to execute grant documents
• Approved legislative positions for 2020 Virginia General Assembly Session
• Approved recommendations on City board processes and procedures
• Directed staff to return with legislation for board changes
• Directed Committee to generate list of boards for consolidation
• Received updated City Council Schedule through June 2020
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and a development appeal. Key items include a site plan for a new church and updates to election district polling locations.

• Appeal of Planning Commission decision for a new church and parking at 1300, 1302, 1310, & 1320 West Braddock Road, 2300 & 2310 Scroggins Road, and 1303, 1305, & 1307 Roosevelt Street
• Ordinance to rename Agudas Achim Congregation Election District to Charles Barrett Center Election District and change the polling place
• Ordinance for property owner at 10 Duke Street to construct a balcony, steps, and signage encroachment
• Ordinance to amend the composition and organization of the Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board
• Supplemental appropriation ordinance for City Government support for Fiscal Year 2020

The City Council held a public hearing and action docket on January 25, 2020. The most significant action was denying an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a development site plan for a new church at 1300 West Braddock Road and surrounding parcels. The council also passed several ordinances, including renaming an election district and changing a polling place, authorizing an encroachment at 10 Duke Street, amending the community criminal justice board composition, and making a supplemental appropriation for FY2020. No vote tallies were recorded for any items.

• Denied appeal of Planning Commission's approval of church development site plan at 1300 West Braddock Road
• Passed ordinance renaming Agudas Achim Congregation Election District to Charles Barrett Center Election District and establishing new polling place
• Passed ordinance authorizing encroachment (balcony, steps, signage) at 10 Duke Street
• Passed ordinance amending Section 2-4-100 of the Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board
• Passed ordinance making supplemental appropriation for FY2020 city government support

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for new construction, alterations, and partial demolitions at several properties. The meeting includes a review of a project involving the City of Alexandria and WMATA. Staff have already granted administrative approvals for various window, door, and signage replacements.

• New construction request at 2901 Potomac Avenue by City of Alexandria and WMATA
• Partial demolition and alteration requests at 809 South Lee Street
• Partial demolition and alteration requests at 802 South Lee Street
• Concept reviews for 912, 916 & 920 King Street and 116 South Henry Street
• Administrative approvals for signage at 606 King Street, 724 Jefferson Street, and 810 King Street

The Board approved partial demolition and alteration requests for 809 and 802 South Lee Street. It also approved portions of a construction project on Potomac Avenue while deferring other parts. Concept reviews for King Street and South Henry Street were returned to applicants for restudy.

• Approved demolition and alterations at 809 South Lee Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition and alterations at 802 South Lee Street (4-0)
• Approved portions of new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue; deferred other portions (4-0)
• Deferred approval of January 8, 2020 minutes

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding election districts, zoning updates, and property encroachments. The meeting also includes a resolution for financing the acquisition of The Avana Apartments and various board appointments.

• Ordinance to rename Agudas Achim Congregation Election District to Charles Barrett Center Election District
• Ordinance authorizing balcony, steps, and signage construction at 10 Duke Street
• Resolution for VHDA financing for the acquisition of The Avana Apartments
• Resolution to support grant applications to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Supplemental appropriation ordinance for City Government support for Fiscal Year 2020

The City Council approved a consent calendar of 14 items, including resolutions for housing preservation and transportation grants, and ordinances adopting new city code and zoning supplements. They also approved contested appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for VHDA financing of Avana Apartments preservation
• Adopted resolution supporting DRPT grant applications for FY 2021
• Approved ordinance adopting Supplement 131 of City Code
• Approved ordinance adopting Supplement 84 of Zoning Ordinance
• Reappointed Angelique Moss to Sister City Committee
• Appointed Adriana Caldarelli to Alexandria Renew Enterprises
• Appointed Lou Whiting to Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two requests: a special exception to construct a one-story addition at 2215 Russell Road in the required front yard, and a variance for parking access at 310 Commerce Street. The board will also elect officers and consider minutes from a prior meeting.

• Special exception request for 2215 Russell Road to enlarge a non-complying structure in R-5 zone
• Variance request for 310 Commerce Street for parking access from street instead of alley in CD zone
• Election of Board Officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2019 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to build a one-story addition on a home at 2215 Russell Road. They denied a request to allow street parking at 310 Commerce Street. The board also elected new officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved BZA #2019-00015 (7-0) for home addition at 2215 Russell Road
• Denied BZA #2019-00016 (6-1) for street parking access at 310 Commerce Street
• Elected Laurence Altenburg as Chair, Mark Yoo as Vice Chair, and Lee Perna as Secretary
• Approved September 9, 2019 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to consider deferred items and new business, including a major new construction project for WMATA and the City at 2901 Potomac Avenue. It will also review requests for alterations, capsulation, and new construction at several historic properties in Alexandria, VA.

• BAR #2019-00241: new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue (deferred)
• BAR #2019-00509/00502: alterations to previously approved partial demolition at 430 North Union Street
• BAR #2019-00517: alterations at 819 Oronoco Street
• BAR #2019-00531/00530: capsulation and alterations at 1011 Duke Street
• BAR #2019-00533/00532: capsulation and alterations at 203 South Fairfax Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved 7 requests for construction and alterations across the city and approved administrative requests for minor replacements. One request for new construction at 1417 Princess Street was partially approved and partially deferred for restudy.

• Approved minutes from December 18, 2019 meeting (7-0)
• Deferred BAR #2019-00241 request for new construction (unanimous consent)
• Approved BAR #2019-00509 & BAR #2019-00502 alterations (5-2)
• Approved BAR #2019-00517 alterations at 819 Oronoco Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2019-00531 & BAR #2019-00530 capsulation at 1011 Duke Street (7-0)
• Approved BAR #2019-00533 & BAR #2019-00532 capsulation at 203 South Fairfax Street (7-0)
• Approved portions and deferred portions for restudy BAR #2019-00528 new construction (6-1)
• Approved administrative requests for gas lanterns, gate replacements, and door/window replacements

Planning Commission Public Hearing

This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda included a special use permit for a cat cafe, an encroachment for a restaurant, and several deferred items including a master plan amendment and zoning text amendments.

• Special Use Permit #2019-00093 for a cat cafe and animal care facility at 109 South Alfred Street
• Encroachment #2019-00007 for a trash storage enclosure at 219 King Street (Two Nineteen Restaurant)
• Deferred City Charter Section 9.06 case for property at 1315 Duke Street and 225A South Payne Street
• Deferred Special Use Permit #2019-00094 for a single-family dwelling on a substandard lot at 3202 Old Dominion Boulevard
• Master Plan Amendment #2019-00004 for the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan