Alexandria public meetings in 2025

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to consider multiple requests for alterations, additions, partial demolitions, and signage in the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Items include combined applications for partial demolition and encapsulation alongside alterations and additions at 814 Prince Street, 821 South Lee Street, 107 North Fairfax Street, and 229 South Payne Street. The board will also review a request for deferral of a concept review at 806 North Columbus Street and several administrative approvals for windows, roofs, and fences.

• BAR#2025-00484 & BAR#2025-00485: Combined request for alterations, addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 814 Prince Street (applicant: 814 Prince LLC).
• BAR#2025-00500 & BAR#2025-00499: Combined request for alterations, addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 821 South Lee Street (applicants: Alex and Sydney McCormack).
• BAR#2025-00502 & BAR#2025-00501: Combined request for alterations, addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 107 North Fairfax Street (applicants: Pat and Kerry Adams).
• BAR#2025-00509 & BAR#2025-00508: Combined request for alterations, addition, and waiver of fence height at 229 South Payne Street (applicant: Mark Boswell).
• BAR#2025-00505: Request for signage and alterations at 400 King Street (applicant: Econo Sign Inc/Laura Mercier).

The Board of Architectural Review approved numerous requests for alterations, signage, and partial demolitions in the Old and Historic Alexandria District and Parker-Gray District. All items passed unanimously except for a 3-1 vote on alterations and partial demolition at 107 North Fairfax Street. One concept review at 806 North Columbus Street was deferred at the applicant's request.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved alterations at 311 North Alfred Street (4-0)
• Approved alterations at 1022 King Street (4-0)
• Approved signage and alterations at 400 King Street (4-0)
• Approved alterations at 1118 Prince Street (4-0)
• Approved alterations and addition plus partial demolition at 814 Prince Street (4-0)
• Approved alterations and addition plus partial demolition at 107 North Fairfax Street (3-1, with Ms. del Ninno voting against)
• Approved alterations at 802 Pendleton Street as amended (4-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning and development special use permit for a multi-unit residential building with affordable housing at 598 S Alfred Street. They will also consider a zoning text amendment to streamline commercial uses, approve revenue bonds for the Heritage at Old Town redevelopment, and adopt a legislative package for the 2026 General Assembly session. Multiple special use permits for single-unit dwellings and auto repair shops are on the consent docket.

• Rezoning and Development Special Use Permit for 598 S Alfred Street (Old Towne West) to change zone from RB to RMF and construct a multi-unit residential building with affordable housing
• Development Special Use Permits for Potomac Yard Landbays G & H at 2901 and 2601 Main Line Boulevard, 2900 Potomac Avenue, and 601 E Glebe Road for residential, retail, and townhomes
• Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007 to simplify commercial use definitions and limitations across multiple zones
• Revenue bonds authorization for next phase of Heritage at Old Town redevelopment by Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority
• Legislative package for 2026 General Assembly session

The City Council approved several special use permits, a master plan amendment, and a legislative package for the 2026 General Assembly session. They also authorized revenue bonds for The Heritage at Old Town redevelopment project and modified commercial use zoning regulations.

• Endorsed proclamation for Chris Collins Dance Studio 50th Anniversary
• Endorsed proclamation celebrating Alexandria City Hall and Council Chambers legacy
• Approved Special Use Permit for single-unit dwelling at 205 Macarthur Road
• Approved Special Use Permit for single-unit dwelling at 2 West Howell Avenue
• Approved Special Use Permit for automobile repair at 612A-B South Pickett Street
• Approved Special Use Permit for light automobile repair at 3210 Duke Street
• Approved Development Special Use Permit extension for Woodbine Rehabilitation Healthcare Facility at 2729 King Street
• Approved amendment to license agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will discuss the appointment of an Independent Policing Auditor and hold an impasse resolution hearing regarding the Southern States Police Benevolent Association. The body will also consider several zoning and master plan amendments and a grant for housing affordability.

• Appointment of an Independent Policing Auditor
• Grant submission of $45,000 for the 2026 Housing Affordability Planning Program
• Master Plan amendment for 601 E Glebe Road, 2601 & 2901 Main Line Boulevard, and 2900 Potomac Avenue
• Authorization for City Manager regarding the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Fourth Track Project
• Impasse Resolution Hearing with the Southern States Police Benevolent Association

City Council appointed Ameratu Kamara as the Independent Policing Auditor. It approved a $45,000 grant submission for a housing affordability pattern book and authorized the City Manager to proceed with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's Fourth Track Project. Council also adopted first readings of ordinances for the Potomac Yard master plan amendment and zoning text amendment, with final passage scheduled for December 13. Numerous board and commission appointments were made.

• Appointed Ameratu Kamara as Independent Policing Auditor.
• Approved $45,000 grant submission to MWCOG for Housing Affordability Planning Program.
• Authorized City Manager to take steps for VPRA Fourth Track Project.
• Adopted first reading of Potomac Yard Master Plan Amendment Implementation Ordinance.
• Adopted first reading of Zoning Text Amendment for Coordinated Development Districts.
• Received resignations from four board/commission members.
• Appointed members to multiple boards and commissions (e.g., Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, Archaeological Commission, etc.).
• Approved City Council schedule for upcoming meetings.

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to decide on several alteration requests in historic districts, including a partial demolition at 115 Quay Street. The board will also vote on a consent item for alterations at 201 Duke Street and elect officers for chair and vice chair. Administrative approvals for facade restoration, roof replacement, and other minor work are listed but will be handled separately.

• BAR #2025-00437: alterations at 201 Duke Street, applicant Martha Peterson (consent calendar)
• BAR #2025-00465: alterations at 910 King Street, applicant 910 King St LLC
• BAR #2025-00467: partial demolition and encapsulation at 115 Quay Street, applicant Deven McGraw and David Parker
• BAR #2025-00468: alterations at 115 Quay Street, same applicants
• Election of board officers for chair and vice chair

The Board of Architectural Review approved three alteration requests and elected new officers. The board unanimously approved a partial demolition and encapsulation at 115 Quay Street along with related alterations. An earlier item for alterations at 910 King Street passed 6-1. Officers were elected: Mr. Scott as Chair and Ms. Zandian as Vice-Chair.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2025 as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 201 Duke Street (BAR#2025-00437) as submitted (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 910 King Street (BAR#2025-00465) as amended (6-1)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 115 Quay Street (BAR#2025-00467) as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 115 Quay Street (BAR#2025-00468) as amended (7-0)
• Elected Mr. Scott as Chair
• Elected Ms. Zandian as Vice-Chair

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning text amendments, special use permits, and development plans. Key items include a rezoning for a multi-unit residential building with affordable housing at 598 S Alfred Street and multiple development permits for Potomac Yard Landbays G & H. The commission will also consider amendments to commercial use regulations and historic preservation rules.

• Rezoning and Development Special Use Permit for a multi-unit residential building with affordable housing at 598 S Alfred Street
• Three Development Special Use Permits for residential buildings, townhomes, and retail at Potomac Yard Landbays G & H (2901 and 2601 Main Line Boulevard, 2900 Potomac Avenue, 601 E Glebe Road)
• Zoning text amendment to modify commercial use definitions and limitations, including changing certain uses from requiring permits to permitted uses
• Zoning text amendment for historic preservation regulations, including corrections, rooftop mechanical screening, ATM restrictions, and review process changes
• Special Use Permit for general automobile repair at 612A-B South Pickett Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007, which would change numerous commercial and nonresidential definitions and use limitations, including making some uses permitted instead of requiring special use permits. They also recommended approval of a rezoning and development special use permit for a multi-unit residential building with affordable housing at 598 S Alfred Street, and approved several special use permits for dwellings and auto repair uses. A zoning text amendment on historic preservation was deferred by staff request.

• Recommended approval of commercial zoning text amendment ZTA #2025-00007 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning and DSUP for affordable housing at 598 S Alfred Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP for Potomac Yard Landbays G&H residential and retail development (6-0-1, one recusal)
• Recommended approval of SUP for single-unit dwelling at 2 West Howell Avenue (5-2)
• Recommended approval of SUP for single-unit dwelling at 205 Macarthur Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP for auto repair at 612A-B South Pickett Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SUP for light auto repair at 3210 Duke Street (unanimous)
• Accepted deferral of historic preservation zoning text amendment ZTA #2025-00008 (6-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will meet to discuss economic growth frameworks and receive financial reports. The body is deciding on amendments to the City's Supplemental Retirement Plan and a resolution to support a VDOT grant application.

• Resolution to amend the City of Alexandria’s Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Resolution to support a grant application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the FY 2027 State of Good Repair Program
• Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2025
• Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Discussion of 'ALX Forward: A Strategic Framework for Economic Growth'

The City Council approved the roll-call consent calendar, which included amendments to the supplemental retirement plan to comply with IRS changes and to match the Deputy Sheriffs plan with VRS, supported VDOT grant applications for up to $3 million for bridge repair and $676,486 for paving, and received the monthly financial report and the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Council also approved the meeting schedule through June 2026 and endorsed proclamations for the Scottish Christmas Walk and Del Ray Turkey Trot Day. No individual items were debated.

• Amended supplemental retirement plan to comply with IRS RMD age changes and match Deputy Sheriffs plan with VRS (Res.3340)
• Supported VDOT grant applications: up to $3M for Van Dorn Street bridge repair and $676,486 for North Quaker Lane resurfacing (Res.3341)
• Received monthly financial report for period ending September 30, 2025
• Received Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approved City Council calendar from November 2025 to June 2026
• Endorsed proclamation honoring the Annual Scottish Christmas Walk
• Endorsed proclamation declaring November 25, 2025 as Del Ray Turkey Trot Day

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider the continuation of a major alteration project at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street (City Hall), previously deferred from November 5. New business includes a partial demolition and addition at 307 North West Street. The board will also discuss updates to design guidelines for signs, accessibility structures, and exterior staircases, though the city has requested a deferral of the accessibility structures chapter. A large number of administrative approvals for individual property alterations (e.g., window, door, roof replacements) are also on the docket.

• Continued item BAR#2025-00370: alterations at 301 King St and 108 N Fairfax St by City of Alexandria
• New business items BAR#2025-00426 & 00427: partial demolition, encapsulation, addition, and alterations at 307 N West St
• Consideration of updates to Signs, Accessibility Structures, and Exterior Staircases & Fire Escapes chapters of the Design Guidelines
• Concept review BAR#2025-00305 at 333 N Fairfax St
• Over 30 administrative approvals for residential alterations (window, door, roof replacements, etc.)

The Board approved updates to the Signs and Exterior Staircases & Fire Escapes chapters of the Design Guidelines. It also approved various building alterations at King Street, North West Street, and other locations. Consideration of accessibility structure guidelines was deferred.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00370 alterations at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00426 and BAR#2025-00427 demolition and addition at 307 North West Street (6-0)
• Approved updates to Signs and Exterior Staircases & Fire Escapes chapters of the Design Guidelines (7-0)
• Deferred consideration of Accessibility Structures Chapter updates

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold public hearings on several special use permits for multi-unit residential developments and office-to-residential conversions. The body will also consider ordinances regarding supplemental appropriations, taxicab regulations, and food truck vending locations.

• Special Use Permit for parking reduction to convert office building to residential at 1625 Prince Street
• Rezoning of 601 Wythe Street from Commercial downtown to Commercial residential mixed use
• Development Special Use Permit for multi-unit residential dwelling at 4880 Mark Center Drive
• Proposed Master Plan and Zoning Text Amendments for Potomac Yard (601 E Glebe Road, 2601 & 2901 Main Line Boulevard, and 2900 Potomac Avenue)
• Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for City Government for Fiscal Year 2026

City Council approved several special use permits for converting office buildings to residential dwellings and updated ordinances regarding taxicabs and food truck vending. The Council also authorized a $9.54 million secondary guaranty for the Sanse Project construction financing.

• Approved parking reduction for office-to-residential conversion at 1625 Prince Street
• Approved $9.54 million secondary guaranty for HALX Sanse Project construction financing
• Adopted supplemental appropriations ordinance for City Government Fiscal Year 2026
• Adopted ordinance amending taxicab regulations (Article A, Chapter 12)
• Adopted ordinance amending food truck vending locations and penalties
• Approved rezoning of 601 Wythe Street to Commercial residential mixed use (CRMU-X)
• Approved extension for multi-unit residential project at 727 North West Street with added Condition #127
• Approved outdoor seating and expanded hours for restaurant at 1000 Cameron Street

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a legislative meeting on November 12, 2025, starting with an executive session at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Key decisions include first readings on a rezoning at 601 Wythe Street, FY2026 supplemental appropriations, and amendments to taxi and food truck regulations. The council will also consider paratransit fare changes, FY2027 budget guidance, and numerous board appointments and resignations.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone 601 Wythe Street from CD-X to CRMU-X (Old Town North)
• Resolution to establish FY 2027 budget guidance
• Ordinance for supplemental appropriations for FY 2026
• Resolution to update fares for DOT Paratransit service
• First reading of ordinance amending on-street vending locations for food trucks

The City Council approved a large consent calendar including FY 2027 Budget Guidance, the second reading of a rezoning at 601 Wythe Street, and first readings of supplemental appropriations and taxicab ordinance changes. Separately, it adopted updated fares for DOT Paratransit service. The council also endorsed an Epilepsy Awareness Month proclamation, made appointments and removals to boards, and accepted an archaeological collection transfer.

• Adopted FY 2027 Budget Guidance Resolution (RES.3333) setting direction for Manager's proposed budget
• Approved second reading of ordinance rezoning 601 Wythe Street from CD-X to CRMU-X (mixed-use)
• Adopted resolution updating DOT Paratransit fares (item 26-0292)
• Accepted transfer of archaeological collection from Goodwin & Associates (RES.3331)
• Appointed members to 11 boards including Housing Affordability Advisory, Budget, Children/Youth, etc.
• Removed four board members for failure to meet 75% attendance requirement
• Authorized write-off of property tax balances under $20 totaling $6,997 for tax year 2024
• Confirmed Sarah Miller Espinosa as City Labor Relations Administrator for a four-year term (RES.3332)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks to build a deck at 9 Potomac Court with reduced rear-yard setbacks and open space. The other seeks to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 2500 Dewitt Avenue with a first floor exceeding 500 square feet. The board will also consider minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for deck at 9 Potomac Court (RM/Residential Townhouse zoning)
• Variance request for ADU at 2500 Dewitt Avenue (R-2-5/Residential zoning)
• Consideration of minutes from September 8, 2025 public hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance application to build a deck at 9 Potomac Court (BZA #2025-00009) by a vote of 3-2. It approved a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 2500 Dewitt Avenue (BZA #2025-00010) unanimously 6-0. The board also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 hearing as amended, 6-0.

• Denied variance for deck at 9 Potomac Court (3-2)
• Approved variance for ADU at 2500 Dewitt Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2025 hearing (6-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a major amendment to the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan, including new density ranges and a shift from office to residential use. Other key items include multiple office-to-residential conversions (1625 Prince Street, 2051 Jamieson Avenue), a new multi-unit residential building at 4880 Mark Center Drive, and an outdoor seating expansion at 1000 Cameron Street. The meeting is November 6, 2025, with a City Council follow-up on November 15.

• Master Plan & Zoning Text Amendment for Potomac Yard (601 E Glebe Road etc.) to increase residential units and decrease office space in CDD#10
• Special Use Permit to convert 1625 Prince Street office to multi-unit residential with parking reduction (OCH zone)
• Development Special Use Permit for 2051 Jamieson Avenue: office-to-residential conversion, height increase to 146 feet, with affordable housing
• Development Special Use Permit for 4880 Mark Center Drive to construct a new multi-unit residential building (CDD#4)
• Special Use Permit for 1000 Cameron Street to add outdoor seating and extend restaurant hours (CD zone)

The Planning Commission approved two lot subdivisions and recommended approval for multiple special use permits, including office-to-residential conversions and restaurant expansions. The commission also recommended approval for a Master Plan and Zoning Text amendment regarding the Potomac Yard area.

• Approved Subdivision #2025-00005 at 3102 Wilson Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision #2025-00007 at 103 E Monroe Avenue (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2025-00052 for parking reduction at 1625 Prince Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2025-00042 for outdoor seating and expanded hours at 1000 Cameron Street (6-1)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2025-00048 and DSUP #2025-10015 for 2051 Jamieson Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2025-10007 for multi-unit residential at 4880 Mark Center Drive (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Master Plan Amendment #2025-00003, Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00006, and CDD Concept Plan #2025-00002 for Potomac Yard (6-0-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 4 and October 9, 2025 (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for building alterations and signage at various addresses. The meeting includes a concept review for 333 North Fairfax Street and several administrative approvals for home repairs.

• Alterations at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street
• Alterations and signage at 111 North Pitt Street
• Concept review at 333 North Fairfax Street
• Alterations at 1605 Cameron Street
• Administrative approvals for roof, window, and door replacements at multiple addresses

The Board of Architectural Review approved five requests for property alterations and one request for signage. One request for alterations at 229 North Alfred Street was denied, and two items were deferred.

• Approved alterations at 1605 Cameron Street (7-0)
• Continued alterations at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street to Nov 19 (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 313 North Fayette Street (5-2)
• Approved alterations at 414 Pitt Mews (5-2)
• Denied alterations at 229 North Alfred Street (7-0)
• Approved alterations and signage at 111 North Pitt Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 415 North Peyton Street as amended (7-0)
• Accepted deferral of concept review at 333 North Fairfax Street

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a closed executive session on investment and legal matters, then consider a consent agenda with grant applications and a resolution supporting Arlington County's intersection project. An individual action item requests release of contingency funds for the DOT Paratransit Program. The council will also receive an oral report on the parking enforcement pilot program.

• Request for Release of Contingency Funds for DOT Paratransit Program
• Resolution supporting grant application for Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project (Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund)
• Update and analysis of the City’s Parking Enforcement Pilot Program
• Resolution to support Arlington County’s Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 70% application for South Glebe Road and West Glebe Road Intersection
• Proclamation recognizing October 23–31, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week

The City Council approved a roll-call consent calendar that included a resolution to support a $7.5 million grant application for the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project and a $513,055 release of contingency funds for the DOT Paratransit program. Council also endorsed proclamations recognizing the Ben Brenman Award winners and Red Ribbon Week, and received updates on the parking enforcement pilot program. The meeting included a closed executive session on WMATA investments, legal matters, and the Green Building Policy, from which Councilman Elnoubi recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved roll-call consent items (10-14) including $7.5M grant application for Waterfront Flood Mitigation design (RES. 3330)
• Released $513,055 of contingency reserves for DOT Paratransit program in FY 2026 (item 15)
• Approved City Council Look Ahead and calendar for October 2025 – June 2026 (item 16)
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing 2025 Ben Brenman Award winners (item 5)
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week October 23-31 (item 6)
• Retroactively approved grant application to Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger for up to $25,000 plus additional $10,000 (item 11)
• Approved resolution to support Arlington County’s NVTA 70% application for South Glebe/West Glebe intersection improvements (item 10)
• Adopted resolution to support grant application to U.S. Conference of Mayors Healthy & Sustainable Communities grant for $198,694.80 (item 13)

City Council Public Hearing

This public hearing includes votes on rezoning and special use permits for residential developments, notably the conversion of an office building at 601 Wythe Street to residences. Council also will adopt implementation ordinances for previously approved items, including a rezoning at 3333 Helen Street, a mural program, coastal resilience rules, and FOG penalties.

• Rezoning, special use permit, and encroachment for office-to-residential conversion at 601 Wythe Street
• Special use permit for floor area ratio increase (up to 2.5) at 107 N Fairfax Street
• Implementation ordinance for rezoning 3333 Helen Street from R-2-5 to RB/Townhouse
• Ordinance adding a mural program to sign regulations
• Development special use permit for a multi-unit residential building at 6025 Duke Street with parking reduction

City Council held a public hearing and approved multiple land-use items. They adopted ordinances for rezoning 3333 Helen Street to townhouse, a mural program, coastal resilience, and FOG penalties. They also approved special use permits for 107 N Fairfax Street, 601 Wythe Street, and 6025 Duke Street. A development permit for 727 North West Street was deferred to a later meeting.

• Adopted rezoning for 3333 Helen Street from R-2-5 to RB/Townhouse (ORD. NO. 5605)
• Adopted ordinance adding mural program to sign regulations (ORD. NO. 5606)
• Adopted coastal resilience ordinance for sea-level rise adaptation (ORD. NO. 5607)
• Adopted ordinance amending FOG management penalties (ORD. NO. 5608)
• Approved SUP for 107 N Fairfax Street (floor area ratio 2.5) per PC recommendation
• Approved rezoning, SUP, and encroachment for 601 Wythe Street per PC recommendation
• Approved Development SUP for 6025 Duke Street (multi-unit dwelling) per PC recommendation
• Deferred consideration of Development SUP extension for 727 North West Street

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several requests for building alterations, partial demolitions, and encapsulations. The agenda also includes a concept review and various administrative approvals for residential repairs such as roof, window, and door replacements.

• Alterations at 923 South Saint Asaph Street
• Alterations at 403 South Pitt Street
• Alterations at 612 Bashford Lane
• Alterations at 1308 Oronoco Street
• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 229 South Payne Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved several requests for property alterations and partial demolitions. One request for alterations at 301 King Street was deferred, and a concept review for 806 North Columbus Street was heard without a recorded decision.

• Approved alterations at 923 South Saint Asaph Street (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 403 South Pitt Street (4-1)
• Approved alterations at 612 Bashford Lane (5-0)
• Approved amended alterations at 1308 Oronoco Street (5-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 229 South Payne Street (5-0)
• Approved partial demolition and encapsulation at 112 & 114 North Columbus Street (5-0)
• Deferred alteration request for 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street (5-0)
• Approved partial demolition and encapsulation at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street (5-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will conduct a first reading and a second reading for an emergency ordinance. The meeting also includes the appointment of members to the ARHA Board of Commissioners.

• Introduction and first reading of an Emergency Ordinance
• Second reading and final passage of an Emergency Ordinance
• Appointments of ARHA Board of Commissioners

The City Council passed an emergency ordinance amending City Code section 2-4-7(b) and (c). Additionally, the Council approved a slate of candidates for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

• Approved emergency ordinance ORD. NO. 5604 to allow waiver of public notice and application deadlines in emergency appointment circumstances
• Approved Mark Jinks to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 15, 2029)
• Approved Darnella Nelson to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 15, 2029)
• Approved Nate Macek to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 15, 2028)
• Approved Theresa Peterson to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 15, 2028)
• Approved Justin Jackson to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 27, 2027)
• Approved Kristen Weber to ARHA Board of Commissioners (term expires Oct 27, 2027)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a grant application for flood action projects and rezoning for 3333 Helen Street. The meeting also includes various board appointments and proclamations for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

• Grant application for Four Mile Run and Hooffs Run inlet replacement and Valley Drive storm drain improvements
• Rezoning of 3333 Helen Street from R-2-5/Residential family to RB/Townhouse
• Ordinance to add provisions for a mural program to the city sign code
• Ordinance regarding coastal resilience and sea-level rise adaptations
• Ordinance amending penalties for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) management

The council approved a consent agenda containing board appointments, resignation acceptances, minutes approval, grant support for storm drain improvements, and first readings of ordinances rezoning property at 3333 Helen Street to townhouse use and updating sign, environmental, and grease management rules. These actions advance local housing options, infrastructure funding, and regulatory updates that affect daily operations.

• Approved consent agenda items including board appointments and resignation acceptances
• Passed first reading of ordinance rezoning 3333 Helen Street from residential family to townhouse use
• Passed first reading of ordinance adding a mural program to the signs article
• Passed first reading of ordinance updating environmental management for coastal resilience and sea-level rise
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending grease trap penalty provisions
• Endorsed proclamations recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025, to consider several development and zoning items. The most consequential item is a proposal to rezone 601 Wythe Street and convert an existing office building into residences. The Commission will also discuss Potomac Yard Small Area Plans in a work session prior to the hearing.

• Rezoning and special use permit for 601 Wythe Street to convert office to multi-unit residential with balconies encroaching into the right-of-way
• Development special use permit for 6025 Duke Street (WestEnd Block D) for a multi-unit residential building with parking reduction
• Extension of development special use permit at 727 North West Street for a multi-unit residential building with ground-floor commercial and club space
• Special use permit for an addition at 107 N Fairfax Street to increase floor area ratio in the Commercial Downtown zone
• Discussion of proposed zoning text amendments related to commercial uses, office-to-residential conversions, and subdivision processes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three multi-unit residential developments and approved a special use permit for a building addition. The commission also reviewed proposed zoning text amendments regarding commercial-to-residential conversions.

• Recommended approval of DSUP #2025-10028 for multi-unit residential and commercial at 727 North West Street (6-0-1)
• Approved SUP #2025-00044 for a nonresidential building addition at 107 N Fairfax Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2025-10020 for multi-unit residential at 6025 Duke Street (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #2025-00005 for 601 Wythe Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2025-00049 for multi-unit residential at 601 Wythe Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Encroachment #2025-00006 for balconies at 601 Wythe Street (7-0)
• Approved August 22, 2025 Retreat minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved June 23, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider multiple requests for alterations, partial demolitions, and signage at historic properties. Items include a bank signage at 100 South Fairfax Street, a partial demolition and alterations at 720 North Saint Asaph Street, and alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street. The board will also review minutes and administrative approvals for repairs and replacements.

• Signage request for Burke & Herbert Bank at 100 South Fairfax Street
• Partial demolition and alterations at 720 North Saint Asaph Street
• Alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street
• Alterations and partial demolition at 510 North Patrick Street
• Alterations and partial demolition at 118 South Fayette Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved multiple applications for alterations, partial demolitions, and signage across Alexandria. All items passed, with most votes unanimous except for two 6-1 votes: BAR#2025-00331/00333 (118 South Fayette Street) and BAR#2025-00349 (706 Miller Lane). The meeting included approvals for historic district projects and routine maintenance.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved signage at 100 South Fairfax Street (BAR#2025-00350, 7-0)
• Approved partial demolition and alterations at 720 North Saint Asaph Street (BAR#2025-00308/00309, 7-0 as amended)
• Approved alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street (BAR#2025-00326, 7-0 as amended)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 510 North Patrick Street (BAR#2025-00306/00321, 6-0 as amended)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 118 South Fayette Street (BAR#2025-00331/00333, 6-1 as submitted)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 617 South Royal Street (BAR#2025-00340/00341, 7-0 as amended)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 908 Cameron Street (BAR#2025-00347/00348, 6-0 as submitted)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will meet to discuss the funding framework for the FY 2027-2029 Alexandria Fund for Human Services. The body is also deciding on a performance agreement for the expansion of Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.

• Application for a FY 2026 Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant
• Performance agreements for the expansion of Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.
• FY 2027-2029 Alexandria Fund for Human Services Grant Cycle framework
• Proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month
• Executive session regarding public fund investment and real property acquisition/disposition

City Council approved a performance agreement and a $1.7 million state grant for the expansion of Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. The Council also authorized a grant application for emergency shelter upgrades and approved the FY 2027-2029 human services grant framework.

• Authorized grant application for up to $450,000 from FY 26 Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant Fund
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreements and appropriate $1.7 million state grant for Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. expansion (RES. NO. 3324)
• Approved operational framework and reporting format for Alexandria Fund for Human Services FY 2027-2029 grant cycle
• Approved City Council look ahead schedule and calendar for September-December 2025
• Adopted resolution regarding closed executive session (RES. NO. 3323)
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street and consider updates to its bylaws. Proposed changes to the Doors and Dormers chapters of the design guidelines for the Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria Districts are also on the agenda. An information session on proposed zoning text amendments will be held. Numerous administrative approvals for individual property alterations (roof, window, door, siding, fence, masonry) are on the docket.

• Public hearing for alterations at 214 N. Fairfax St. (BAR#2025-00326)
• Consideration of updates to BAR bylaws
• Consideration of updates to Doors and Dormers design guidelines for Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria Districts
• Information session on proposed zoning text amendments
• Administrative approvals for over a dozen property alterations including roof replacements (1810 Carpenter Rd, 1124 Prince St), window replacement (315 N. Pitt St), door replacements, siding, fencing, and masonry repointing

The Board of Architectural Review approved updates to its bylaws and to the Doors and Dormers chapters of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria Districts. A request for deferral of a project at 214 North Fairfax Street was granted. The board also received an information session on proposed zoning text amendments. Previous meeting minutes were approved 6-0.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00326 for alterations at 214 North Fairfax Street (6-0)
• Approved updates to Board of Architectural Review Bylaws (6-0)
• Approved updates to Doors and Dormers chapters of Design Guidelines for Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria Districts (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

City Council approved several zoning changes, a mural program, and coastal resilience updates. The council also repealed the Short Term Rental Registry and authorized the City Manager to establish employee bonus programs.

• Approved permanent closure of 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic (ORD. NO. 5602)
• Repealed the Short Term Rental Registry (ORD. NO. 5600)
• Authorized City Manager to establish employee bonus programs (ORD. NO. 5602)
• Approved Special Use Permit for two-unit dwelling at 51 E Windsor Avenue
• Approved rezoning to Townhouse zone at 3333 Helen Street
• Approved zoning text amendment to add a mural program
• Approved Development Special Use Permit for DASH bus facility EV charging canopy
• Approved zoning text amendment for coastal resilience and sea-level rise

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a regular legislative meeting with a closed session on investment of public funds, followed by public session. Council will take action on items including first reading of an ordinance to permanently close the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic, approval of opioid settlement participations, and first readings of ordinances on short-term rental registry repeal, design-build contracts, and employee bonuses.

• First reading of ordinance to permanently close the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic
• Resolution to participate in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler family and with manufacturers (items 22, 23)
• Introduction of ordinance to repeal short-term residential rental registry (transient lodging tax)
• Introduction of ordinance to amend design-build and construction management contract procurement rules
• Ordinance on first reading to authorize employee bonuses (amount not specified)

The council approved a 26-item consent docket, including participation in opioid-related settlements against Purdue Pharma and multiple manufacturers, and passed on first reading an ordinance to amend the short-term rental registry. One item (extending the subcommittee for standing committee review) was pulled for separate consideration.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma and Sackler family
• Approved participation in opioid settlement against multiple manufacturers (Alvogen, Amneal, etc.)
• Passed on first reading an ordinance to amend short-term rental registry (Section 3-2-152)
• Passed on first reading an ordinance to amend design-build contract procurement rules
• Passed on first reading an ordinance to amend general provisions for officers and employees
• Accepted resignations from 11 board/commission members (Beautification, Budget, etc.)
• Appointed members to 16 boards/commissions including Gang Prevention Task Force, Housing Affordability Committee
• Approved release of FY26 contingent reserves for Old Town small business marketing grant

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025, to consider four special exception and variance requests. One applicant has requested a deferral. The board will also review its July 14, 2025, meeting minutes and the Fiscal Year 2025 annual report.

• 3106 Holly Street – special exception for addition and deck in required side yard (R-8 zone)
• 109 Ashby Street – special exception to convert structure to larger-than-allowed ADU (R-2-5 zone)
• 105 East Howell Avenue – special exception for rear porch in required side yard (R-2-5 zone)
• 9 Potomac Court – variance request for deck in rear yard and reduced open space, deferred per applicant (RM zone)
• Consideration of July 14, 2025, meeting minutes and FY 2025 annual report

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three requests for special exceptions regarding residential additions, decks, and an accessory dwelling unit. One variance request was deferred at the applicant's request. The Board also approved the July 14, 2025, minutes and the FY2025 Annual Report.

• Approved BZA#2025-00006 for addition and deck at 3106 Holly Street as amended (5-0)
• Approved BZA#2025-00007 for accessory dwelling unit at 109 Ashby Street as submitted (5-0)
• Approved BZA#2025-00008 for rear porch at 105 East Howell Avenue as amended (5-0)
• Accepted deferral request for BZA#2025-00009 at 9 Potomac Court (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted FY2025 Annual Report and authorized Chair Liu to sign (4-0-1)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2025 to consider several land-use items. Key items include a rezoning at 3333 Helen Street, a special use permit for expanding the DASH bus facility with electric vehicle charging stations, and two zoning text amendments addressing coastal resilience and a mural program. The commission will also consider two subdivision requests and a special use permit for a two-unit dwelling. Several administrative special use permits have already been approved.

• Subdivision request at 15 & 17 E Custis Avenue to re-subdivide three lots into two
• Subdivision request at 1702 Dewitt Avenue to re-subdivide one lot into two
• Rezoning at 3333 Helen Street from R-2-5 to RB/Townhouse zone
• Development Special Use Permit for DASH bus facility expansion with canopy and EV charging stations at 3000 Business Center Drive
• Zoning Text Amendment to update Article XIII for coastal resilience and sea-level rise adaptation

The Planning Commission approved two subdivision requests and recommended approval for a rezoning at 3333 Helen Street. The Commission also recommended approval for a DASH bus facility expansion and a residential special use permit.

• Approved Subdivision #2025-00003 for 15 & 17 E Custis Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision #2025-00004 for 1702 Dewitt Avenue with amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #2025-00003 at 3333 Helen Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Special Use Permit #2025-10008 for DASH bus facility expansion (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2025-00032 for 51 E Windsor Avenue as amended (6-0)
• Initiated and recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007 regarding coastal resilience (6-0)
• Initiated and recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00005 for a mural program (6-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on 22 applications for alterations, partial demolitions, and signage in historic districts. Action items include a consent item for 121 Duke Street and multiple reviews for properties on Pitt, Royal, Prince, Washington, Columbus, Lee, King, and other streets. The board will also consider updates to window specifications in design guidelines and its FY 2025 annual report.

• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 100 North Pitt Street (BAR #2025-00231)
• Alterations and signage at 804 Prince Street (BAR #2025-00286 & #2025-00289)
• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 720 North Saint Asaph Street (BAR #2025-00308 & #2025-00309)
• Concept review at 333 North Fairfax Street (BAR #2025-00305)
• Consideration of updates to single-pane window specifications in the Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria District design guidelines

The Board of Architectural Review approved the majority of alteration, demolition, and signage requests on the docket, but voted 5-0 to deny BAR#2025-00303 for alterations at 905 Duke Street. The board also approved updates to single-pane window specifications in the design guidelines for the Parker-Gray and Old & Historic Alexandria Districts (5-0), and accepted the FY2025 annual report (5-0). Two projects at 720 North Saint Asaph Street were deferred at the applicant's request.

• Denied BAR#2025-00303 for alterations at 905 Duke Street (5-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00300 for alterations at 121 Duke Street (4-1)
• Approved BAR#2025-00299 for alterations at 425 Gibbon Street as amended (4-1)
• Approved multiple projects at 100 N Pitt, 804 Prince, 820 S Lee, 1001 Prince, 919 Cameron, 910 King, and others (5-0 or 4-1)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00308/00309 for alterations/demolition at 720 N Saint Asaph Street (5-0)
• Approved updates to single-pane window specifications in design guidelines (5-0)
• Accepted FY2025 BAR Annual Report and authorized Chair Scott to sign (5-0)
• Received concept reviews at 333 N Fairfax Street and 220-224 S Peyton Street (no action)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will discuss updates to several design guideline chapters for the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray districts. The board is also reviewing requests for alterations, additions, and partial demolitions at various city properties.

• Updates to design guidelines for solar energy, skylights, masonry, roofing, and windows
• Request for alterations and new construction at 802 & 808 North Washington Street
• Request for alterations and an addition at 426 South Lee Street
• Request for alterations and partial demolition at 1612 and 1614 Princess Street
• Request for alterations and an addition at 514 South Pitt Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved several requests for alterations, demolitions, and additions across various districts. Additionally, the Board approved multiple updates to the Design Guidelines for the Old and Historic Alexandria District and the Parker-Gray District.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved awning at 411 Cameron Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations/signage and partial demolition at 910 King Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations/new construction and partial demolition at 802 & 808 North Washington Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations/addition and partial demolition at 426 South Lee Street as amended (6-1)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 1612 Princess Street (7-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 1614 Princess Street (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition/encapsulation at 216 South Fairfax Street (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a residential property. The board will also consider the minutes from the April 7, 2025, meeting.

• BZA #2025-00005: Request by Lauren Gagne to convert an addition into an attached private garage at 605 East Timber Branch Parkway

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception to convert an existing addition into an attached private garage located less than 8 feet from the front building wall at 605 East Timber Branch Parkway. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The board also approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 public hearing as submitted, 4-0-1.

• Approved special exception BZA #2025-00005 for attached garage at 605 East Timber Branch Parkway (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 public hearing (4-0-1)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on July 2, 2025, to decide several alteration and signage requests in historic districts. The most consequential item is a request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 322 Commerce Street (OHAD district) along with associated alterations. The board will also vote on a consent item for alterations at 1324 Princess Street and a signage request at 621 King Street. Several administrative approvals for renovations, roof replacement, and door/window replacements are listed for review.

• Partial demolition and encapsulation at 322 Commerce Street (BAR#2025-00209)
• Alterations at 322 Commerce Street (BAR#2025-00211)
• Signage request at 621 King Street (BAR#2025-00215)
• Alterations at 1324 Princess Street (consent calendar, BAR#2025-00217)
• Renovations at 225 N Washington Street Unit 1 (administrative approval)

The Board of Architectural Review approved several requests for building alterations, demolition, and signage. These decisions included amended approvals for properties on Princess Street, Commerce Street, and King Street.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 1324 Princess Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved partial demolition and encapsulation at 322 Commerce Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 322 Commerce Street as amended (7-0)
• Approved signage at 621 King Street as amended (7-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several consent items, including an extension of development special use permits for the Landmark Overlook project, a $120,510 release for health department support, and authorization of easements for the Fourth Track rail project. The council will also hear informational updates on the economic summit, health, fire department, and review development site plans for a swimming pool, a new street name, and City Hall plaza renovations.

• Extension of Development Special Use Permits for multi-unit residential and stacked townhouses at 5901, 5951, 5999 Stevenson Avenue and 2 S Whiting Street (Landmark Overlook)
• Release of $120,510 from FY 2026 Contingent Reserves for Health Department community support activities
• Authorization to convey temporary construction easements for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
• Second reading and final passage of ordinance for state-funded 1.5% performance bonuses to eligible Social Services employees
• Informational: Development Site Plan for demolition and reconstruction of Market Square Plaza and renovation of City Hall at 301 King Street

The City Council approved several roll-call consent items, including $120,510 for health department activities and performance-based bonuses for social services employees. The council also authorized construction easements for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project and a retaining wall encroachment at 400 Carlisle Drive.

• Approved closed executive session resolution (RES. NO. 3310)
• Approved Landmark Overlook development special use permits
• Allocated $120,510 from FY 2026 contingent reserves for health initiatives
• Authorized City Manager to execute temporary construction easements for Alexandria Fourth Track Project
• Adopted ordinance for state-funded social services employee bonuses (ORD. NO. 5589)
• Adopted ordinance for retaining wall encroachment at 400 Carlisle Drive (ORD. NO. 5598)
• Deferred subcommittee term extension resolution until September
• Approved City Council Schedule

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a legislative meeting including a closed session for personnel matters, proclamations, oral reports, and an action docket. Key decisions include resolutions on personal property tax relief rates, grant applications for emergency management and EV charging infrastructure, an electronic participation policy for public meetings, and an ordinance for a retaining wall encroachment at 400 Carlisle Drive. The council will also consider a resolution approving a support and performance agreement with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) involving bond financing for The Alate project.

• Resolution to establish 2025 personal property tax relief rates (roll-call vote)
• Support and performance agreement with ARHA for VRA bonds related to The Alate project (roll-call vote)
• Grant application for Call Handling Equipment from VDEM for public safety answering points
• Ordinance authorizing 1.5% performance-based bonuses to eligible Social Services employees
• Ordinance for an encroachment at 400 Carlisle Drive for a retaining wall along King Street

The Alexandria City Council voted to establish 2025 personal property tax relief rates (Res. No. 3307) and approved multiple grants, including up to $2 million for John Ewald Park improvements. The Council also passed first readings of ordinances for 1.5% performance bonuses for social services employees and an encroachment at 400 Carlisle Drive, and adopted an electronic participation policy for public meetings. A support agreement for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) was approved, and the Council scheduled a fall public hearing on proposed changes to boards and commissions.

• Adopted 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Rates (Res. No. 3307)
• Approved $300k VDEM grant for call handling equipment (retroactive)
• Approved $150k VDEM grant for Next Generation 911 (retroactive)
• Approved federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant agreement (Res. No. 3311)
• Approved up to $2M grant application for John Ewald Park improvements
• Adopted Electronic Participation Policy for Public Meetings (Res. No. 3309)
• Passed first reading of ordinance for 1.5% performance bonuses for social services employees
• Approved support agreement for Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Res. No. 3308)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on multiple development proposals and one right-of-way vacation. Key items include two special use permits for the Landmark Overlook project (multi-unit residential buildings and stacked townhouses with parking reductions and FAR increase), a residential swimming pool site plan, a new street name at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, and a site plan for City Hall plaza and garage renovation. The commission also considers minutes and other business.

• Vacation of public right-of-way at Kent Place near Russell Road (VAC #2023-00004)
• Development Special Use Permits for Landmark Overlook at 5901-5999 Stevenson Avenue and 2 S Whiting Street (DSUP #2025-10009 & #2025-10010)
• Development Site Plan for a residential swimming pool at 600 President Ford Lane (DSP #2025-00013)
• Approval of a new public street name for parcel at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue (SNC #2025-00003)
• Development Site Plan for demolition and reconstruction of Market Square Plaza, below-grade garage, and City Hall renovation at 301 King Street (DSP #2025-00005)

The Planning Commission approved a development site plan for the demolition and reconstruction of Market Square Plaza and the below-grade parking garage, and the renovation and expansion of City Hall. They also recommended approval of an extension for the Landmark Overlook project (two multi-unit residential buildings with ground-floor retail and stacked townhouses) and approved a new street name at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue. A request to vacate a portion of Kent Place was deferred.

• Approved Development Site Plan for City Hall and Market Square renovation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Landmark Overlook multi-unit residential and stacked townhouse permits (7-0)
• Approved residential swimming pool site plan at 600 President Ford Lane (7-0)
• Approved new street name 'Eisenhower Avenue' for 5001 Eisenhower Avenue redevelopment (6-0-1)
• Deferred vacation of Kent Place and Russell Road right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Deferred minutes of June 4, 2025
• Approved transmission of Green Building Policy Update letter (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several alteration, demolition, and new construction requests in the Old and Historic Alexandria District, along with updates to design guidelines for awnings and canopies. A concept review for the City Hall and Market Square Garage and Plaza renovation at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street is also scheduled. Public hearing on June 18, 2025.

• Alterations and partial demolition at 400 King Street (AB/FH Alexandrian Hotel)
• Alterations and partial demolition at 910 King Street
• New construction and partial demolition at 802-808 North Washington Street
• Concept review of City Hall and Market Square Garage and Plaza renovation
• Updates to Awnings and Canopies chapter of Design Guidelines

The Board of Architectural Review approved updates to design guidelines for the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts. The board also approved several requests for building alterations and demolitions while deferring two others.

• Approved updates to Awnings and Canopies Design Guidelines (7-0)
• Approved alterations at 118 Quay Street (7-0)
• Approved alterations, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 400 King Street (7-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 330 North Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations, addition, and partial demolition at 202 South Pitt Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 609 Queen Street (6-0)
• Deferred requests for 910 King Street (6-1)
• Deferred requests for 802 & 808 North Washington Street (7-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on June 14, 2025, to consider and vote on a docket of items including the final passage of the FY2026 appropriations ordinance, multiple special use permits, and zoning text amendments. The meeting includes roll-call votes on budget, bond authorization, and zoning map changes, as well as individual hearings on the Torpedo Factory lease extensions and an evaluation of the Alexandria Fund for Human Services. Public comment will be received.

• Final passage of FY2026 city budget (Ordinance No. 5596) with appropriations and revenue sources
• Rezoning of 2921 Nobill Hill Court and part of 126 Longview Drive from R-8 to RA (Westridge Towns)
• Special use permit for a second drive-through at McDonald's at 505 S Van Dorn Street
• License agreement extension with St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School for use of Ft. Ward Park recreational facilities
• One-year lease extensions for artists and arts organizations at Torpedo Factory Art Center through 2028

The City Council approved several roll-call consent items including special use permits and zoning amendments. The council also adopted ordinances regarding emergency management and fiscal year appropriations.

• Adopted electronic participation resolution (RES. NO. 3305)
• Approved Special Use Permit for second drive through at 505 S Van Dorn Street
• Approved Special Use Permit for vehicle towing service at 3106 Colvin Street
• Approved Development Special Use Permit extension for 912, 916 and 920 King Street
• Approved Development Special Use Permit extension for 116 South Henry Street
• Adopted ordinance changing Office of Emergency Services to Office of Emergency Management (ORD. NO. 5599)
• Adopted ordinance regarding Floor Area Ratio and long-term affordability (ORD. NO. 5591)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 2921 Nob Hill Court and 126 Longview Drive (ORD. NO. 5592)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will discuss a city guarantee for $56 million in bond funding for the Silver Fox acquisition. The body is also considering the FY 2026 appropriation ordinance and several transportation grant applications.

• ARHA request for city guarantee of $56 million in Virginia Resource Authority bond funding for Silver Fox acquisition
• First reading of FY 2026 appropriation ordinance for city government support
• Rezoning of 2921 Nob Hill Court and part of 126 Longview Drive from R-8/Residential to RA/Multi-unit
• Ordinance to amend fees for the Residential Rental Inspection Program
• Grant applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All Program and Low-No Emission buses

The City Council passed first readings of the FY2026 budget appropriation ordinance and a general obligation bond ordinance for capital projects, advancing them toward final adoption. Council also discussed a proposed city backstop guarantee of $56 million in Virginia Resource Authority bonds for ARHA's acquisition of Silver Fox, directing continued due diligence and scheduling a vote for June 24. Consent items were approved en bloc, including proclamations, resignations, uncontested appointments, and multiple grant resolutions for transportation programs.

• Passed first reading of FY2026 budget appropriation ordinance
• Passed first reading of ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds for capital projects
• Directed ARHA and city staff to continue due diligence on Silver Fox acquisition; scheduled backstop guarantee vote for June 24
• Adopted electronic participation resolution (roll-call vote)
• Approved proclamations for Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week and Pride Month
• Accepted resignations from 10 board/commission members
• Approved uncontested appointments to 12 boards/commissions
• Approved monthly financial report and multiple grant applications for transportation programs

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several requests for building alterations, signage, and partial demolitions. The meeting includes a concept review for the Alexandria Waterfront Implementation Project. A request to update the Parker-Gray Design Guidelines has been deferred.

• Concept Review of Alexandria Waterfront Implementation Project at 2 King St, 1 King St, 0 Prince St, and 1 Prince St A
• Partial demolition and encapsulation requests at 802 & 808 North Washington Street, 617 South Royal Street, 209 Wolfe Street, 2 Prince Street, 702 Chetworth Place, and 221 Gibbon Street
• Alterations and signage requests at 277 South Washington Street and 1500 King Street
• Alterations requests at 105 Franklin Street, 10 Duke Street, and 2 Prince Street
• Administrative approvals for fence, window, and door replacements at various city addresses

The Board of Architectural Review approved eight alteration and demolition permit applications, all by 4-0 votes, and deferred two projects at 802-808 North Washington Street and 1500 King Street. The board also received a concept presentation for the Alexandria Waterfront Implementation Project at 2 King Street and nearby parcels, taking no action. An item on updates to the Parker-Gray Design Guidelines was not heard at staff's request.

• Approved alterations at 105 Franklin St and 10 Duke St (consent, 4-0)
• Approved alterations and signage at 277 S Washington St as amended (4-0)
• Approved partial demolition at 617 S Royal St (4-0)
• Approved partial demolition, alterations, and addition at 209 Wolfe St as amended (4-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 2 Prince St as amended (4-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 702 Chetworth Pl as amended (4-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 221 Gibbon St as amended (4-0)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00139/00202 (802-808 N Washington St) and BAR#2025-00150 (1500 King St signage) (4-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several Special Use Permits for residential buildings, commercial extensions, and a towing service. The body will also discuss the FY 2026 - FY 2027 Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program.

• Special Use Permit for a second drive-through at 505 S Van Dorn Street
• Special Use Permit for a vehicle towing service and impound lot at 3106 Colvin Street
• Development Special Use Permit for senior residential building at 5000 Fairbanks Avenue and 5101 Fillmore Avenue
• Development Special Use Permit for two mixed-use residential buildings at 500 and 501 North Union Street
• Encroachment request for a retaining wall at 400 Carlisle Drive

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a Development Special Use Permit for two mixed-use residential buildings at 500 and 501 North Union Street (Robinson Terminal North). The commission also unanimously recommended several other permits and the FY 2026–2027 Long Range Planning Work Program. One vote on a West Street extension was 6-0-1 (one abstention). All decisions are recommendations to City Council, which will hold a public hearing on June 14.

• Recommended approval of SUP for second drive-through at McDonald's, 505 S Van Dorn Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP for towing service and impound lot at 3106 Colvin Street (7-0)
• Recommended five-year extension of DSUP for mixed-use building at 912, 916, 920 King Street (7-0)
• Recommended three-year extension of DSUP for mixed-use project at 116 South Henry Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026–2027 Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program (7-0)
• Recommended approval of encroachment for retaining wall at 400 Carlisle Drive (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP extension for Braddock West at 727 North West Street (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of DSUP for senior housing at 5000 Fairbanks Avenue / 5101 Fillmore Avenue (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Council will consider releasing $490,575 in FY2025 contingent reserve funds to Inova Alexandria Hospital, approve one-year lease extensions for artists at Torpedo Factory Art Center, and submit a resolution for regional transportation funding. They will also hold a closed session for legal consultation on litigation and receive proclamations and reports.

• Release of $490,575 in FY2025 contingent reserve funds to Inova Alexandria Hospital
• Consideration of a resolution for submission to NVTA for FY2030 regional transportation funding
• One-year lease extensions to artists and arts organizations at Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N. Union St.)
• Resolution affirming City priorities for federal funding and requesting Congressional delegation support
• Grant application to U.S. DOJ Office on Violence Against Women for Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for up to $46 million in regional transportation funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. They released $490,575 in contingent reserve funds for Inova Alexandria Hospital and authorized a $500,000 federal grant application for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention programs. Consent items included scheduling a public hearing on Torpedo Factory Art Center lease extensions and endorsing a resolution on federal funding priorities. The council also held a closed session regarding legal matters and adopted the related resolution.

• Approved resolution to apply for NVTA regional transportation funding up to $46 million (RES. NO. 3294)
• Released $490,575 in FY2025 contingent reserve funds for Inova Alexandria Hospital
• Authorized Department of Community and Human Services to apply for a $500,000 federal grant for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention (no match required)
• Scheduled a public hearing on June 14, 2025, for Torpedo Factory Art Center lease extensions
• Endorsed resolution identifying City of Alexandria priorities for federal funding opportunities (RES. NO. 3293)
• Adopted resolution regarding closed executive session (RES. NO. 3292)
• Approved City Council Look Ahead Calendar and calendar through December 2025
• Landmark Community Development Authority elected Mayor Gaskins as Chair and Councilman Chapman as Vice Chair, appointed secretary/treasurer, and adopted amended Special Assessment Roll

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to consider requests for alterations, new construction, and demolitions at several properties. The board will also discuss proposed updates to administrative review policies for signs in Historic Districts.

• Proposed updates to Administrative Review Policies for signs in Historic Districts
• Request for alterations and new construction at 1201 East Abingdon Drive
• Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 1201 East Abingdon Drive
• Request for alterations and an addition at 303 Queen Street
• Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 303 Queen Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved multiple requests for alterations, new construction, and demolition at various city addresses. The Board also voted to update the Administrative Review Policies for signs in Historic Districts. One request for alterations and new construction was deferred at the applicant's request.

• Approved window blanket and alterations at 610 and 500 Bashford Lane (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 418 South Washington Street (5-0)
• Approved alterations, new construction, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 1201 East Abingdon Drive (3-2)
• Approved alterations at 222 South West Street as amended (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 217 South Fairfax Street (5-0)
• Deferred alterations and new construction at 802 & 808 North Washington Street (5-0)
• Approved alterations, addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 303 Queen Street as amended (4-0)
• Approved updates to Administrative Review Policies for signs in Historic Districts (5-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a wide range of land-use and policy items, including a final vote on an ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers. The agenda also includes a comprehensive zoning text amendment, several special use permits for housing and parking reductions, a school reconstruction project, and a rezoning for new townhouses. Public comment will be accepted on these items.

• Public hearing and final passage of ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers (item 19)
• Zoning text amendment to correct errors, add churches as permitted use, allow EV charging, and create mural program (item 13)
• Development special use permit to reconstruct George Mason Elementary School at 2601 Cameron Mills Road (item 17)
• Rezoning and development special use permit for Westridge Towns at 126 Longview Drive & 2921 Nob Hill Court (item 12)
• Five-year license agreement with Alexandria Seaport Foundation for docking Maritime Heritage Center I & II at City Marina (item 11)

City Council approved a series of zoning and land use items, including a comprehensive zoning text amendment covering accessory dwelling units, churches, EV charging, and other changes; three parking reduction special use permits for converting accessory space to apartments; a rezoning and encroachment for the Whitley Phase 2 development; a rezoning and development SUP for Westridge Towns; and a five-year license agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. All votes were as recommended by the Planning Commission (mostly 7-0) and approved by Council without recorded dissent.

• Approved zoning text amendment for RMF zone to comply with VHDA lending policies (item 4)
• Approved parking reduction SUP for Alante Apartments (4800 Kenmore Ave) (item 5)
• Approved parking reduction SUP for Oliver Apartments (2240 N Beauregard St) (item 6)
• Approved three-year extension for Carlyle Block P senior living/office building (item 7)
• Approved SUP for lot without street frontage at 1101 Finley Lane (item 8)
• Approved rezoning of 802 & 808 N Washington St from CD-X to CRMU-X (Ord. 5587) (item 9)
• Approved encroachment ordinance for building facades at 802 & 808 N Washington St (Ord. 5590) (item 10)
• Approved comprehensive zoning text amendment #2025-00003 with 12-month ADU review (item 13)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a legislative meeting on May 13, 2025, starting with an executive session at 6:15 PM. The agenda includes consent items such as resignations, uncontested appointments, grant applications, and a monthly financial report. Action items feature contested appointments, a proposed change to the Council Procedural Resolution, and first readings of ordinances to rezone properties at 802 and 808 North Washington Street and to ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

• First reading of ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers (Noise Ordinance amendment)
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 802 and 808 North Washington Street from CD-X to CRMU-X for Whitley Phase 2
• First reading of ordinance authorizing encroachments for the same properties
• Consideration of amendment to Net Benefits Agreement for Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
• Consideration of changes to the City Council Procedural Resolution

City Council approved a consent calendar that included first-reading passage of a rezoning and an encroachment ordinance for The Whitley Phase 2 development at 802 and 808 North Washington Street. The council also accepted resignations, made appointments to boards and commissions, approved grant applications, and received a monthly financial report. A closed executive session was held for investment and legal discussions.

• Approved consent calendar: rezoning of 802 and 808 North Washington Street from CD-X to CRMU-X (first reading)
• Approved consent calendar: encroachment ordinance for building façade and balconies at same properties (first reading)
• Approved grant application to VA Dept. of Emergency Mgmt for up to $4,000 for NG 9-1-1 training
• Approved grant application to VA Dept. of Environmental Quality for $30,108 for Adopt-A-Park Litter Control
• Appointed members to Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Economic Opportunities Commission, George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee, and Waterfront Commission
• Appointed management representative to Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board and Supplemental Retirement Board
• Received monthly financial report for period ending March 31, 2025
• Adopted resolution (No. 3290) regarding closed executive session

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2025, to consider a concept review for Point Lumley Park and multiple requests for alterations, demolitions, and signage in historic districts. The board will also vote on minutes from April 16, 2025, and address administrative approvals.

• Concept review for Point Lumley Park at 3 Duke Street and adjacent parcels (BAR #2025-00107)
• Alterations at 224 North Fayette Street (BAR #2025-00051)
• Alterations at 112 South Alfred Street (BAR #2025-00075)
• Alterations and partial demolition at 430 South Washington Street (BAR #2025-00072 & #2025-00073)
• Alterations and signage at 910 King Street (BAR #2025-00114 & #2025-00154)

The Board approved multiple requests for building alterations, signage, and demolition projects. A request regarding 910 King Street was deferred, and the Board received a presentation on the Point Lumley Park renovation project.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved alterations at 224 North Fayette Street (unanimous)
• Approved alterations at 112 South Alfred Street (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 360 North Saint Asaph Street (unanimous)
• Approved alterations and signage at 430 South Washington Street as amended (5-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 403 South Pitt Street as amended (5-0)
• Approved alterations at 417 South Royal Street as amended (5-0)
• Accepted deferral for 910 King Street requests (unanimous)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed Green Building Policy updates before a public hearing on a comprehensive zoning text amendment (ZTA #2025-00003) that addresses technical errors, open space requirements, churches as permitted uses, electric vehicle charging, and a mural program. The docket also includes a subdivision at 4018 Seminary Road, multiple special use permits for parking reductions to convert accessory space into apartments (Alante and Oliver Apartments), a motion to rescind and reconsider the Westridge Towns rezoning, and a development special use permit for the reconstruction of George Mason Elementary School.

• ZTA #2025-00003: Broad zoning text amendment correcting errors, adding churches as permitted uses, allowing EV charging equipment in any required yard, and creating a mural program
• Subdivision #2025-00001: Re-subdivide 4018 Seminary Road into two lots in R20 zone
• SUP #2024-00034 & #2024-00035: Parking reductions for converting accessory space into apartments at Alante (4800 Kenmore Ave) and Oliver (2240 N Beauregard St) Apartments
• Rezoning #2025-00001 / DSUP #2024-10010: Westridge Towns at 126 Longview Drive – motion to rescind April 1 action and reconsider rezoning and site plan for 3 multi-unit buildings
• DSUP #2025-10001: Partial demolition and reconstruction of George Mason Elementary School at 2601 Cameron Mills Road with special use permits for recreation and parking

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several special use permits and zoning text amendments, including updates for long-term housing affordability and church use. The commission also approved a subdivision for 4018 Seminary Road and recommended approval for the Westridge Towns development.

• Recommended approval of ZTA #2025-00004 for RMF zone affordability updates (Unanimous)
• Approved SUB #2025-00001 for 4018 Seminary Road (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of SUB #2025-00002 for 1206 Orchard Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00034 for Alante Apartments parking reduction (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00035 for Oliver Apartments parking reduction (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00063 for Carlyle Block P extension (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of REZ #2025-00001 and DSUP #2024-10010 for Westridge Towns (6-1)
• Recommended approval of ZTA #2025-00003 for various zoning corrections and church use (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will consider the proposed annual operating budget and capital improvement program for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes votes on ordinances regarding property tax rates, stormwater utility fees, and parking permits. Additionally, several resolutions are proposed to adjust fees for recreation, planning and zoning, and code administration.

• Proposed Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026
• Ordinance on Proposed Real and Personal Property Tax Rates for Calendar Year 2025
• Ordinance to amend the Stormwater Utility Fee
• Ordinance to amend Parking Permit issuance and regulations
• Resolution to increase cost recovery fees for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs

The City Council adopted the FY 2026 annual operating budget of $956.4 million and the FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program totaling $2.08 billion. The real property tax rate was kept unchanged at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value, with portions dedicated to transportation and affordable housing. Multiple fee increases were approved, including stormwater utility fees, residential parking permits, recreation programs, and planning & zoning fees.

• Adopted FY 2026 operating budget and capital improvement program (Resolution 3288)
• Set calendar year 2025 real property tax rate at $1.135 per $100 assessed value, unchanged from 2024 (Ordinance 5584)
• Increased Stormwater Utility Fee (Ordinance 5585)
• Increased residential permit parking fees for FY 2026 (Ordinance 5586)
• Adopted fee increases for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs (Resolution 3285)
• Added short-term rental permit fees and transferred grading plan fees to Planning & Zoning (Resolution 3286)
• Adjusted Code Administration Permit Center fee schedule (Resolution 3287)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider final passage of ordinances regarding sign regulations, zoning text amendments, and a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The body will also vote on proposed changes to the Independent Policing Auditor and review rezoning and development permits.

• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend sign regulations (Text Amendment No. 2024-00010)
• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend zoning text (Text Amendment No. 2025-00001)
• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend zoning text (Text Amendment No. 2025-00002)
• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance for supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025
• Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of proposed changes to the Independent Policing Auditor ordinances

City Council adopted several zoning ordinances and approved development permits for multi-unit dwellings on N. Washington Street and N. Beauregard Street. The Council also approved supplemental appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year and an ordinance regarding the Independent Policing Auditor.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 10-year review of automobile service station at 4001 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Adopted sign ordinance update (Ord. No. 5579)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments regarding floor area and lot requirements (Ord. No. 5580)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment for Coordinated Development Districts (Ord. No. 5581)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for City Government Fiscal Year 2025 (Ord. No. 5582)
• Approved rezoning and development permit for The Whitley Phase 2 at 802 and 808 N. Washington Street
• Approved development permit and encroachment for 1900 N. Beauregard Street
• Deferred rezoning and development request for Westridge Towns at 126 Longview Drive & 2921 Nob Hill Court to May 17, 2025

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a legislative meeting with public hearings on stormwater utility fees and parking permit fees, followed by action on a draft FY 2026 housing action plan and proposed changes to the Independent Policing Auditor and Review Board ordinances. A preliminary add/delete work session on the FY 2026 budget is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on amending stormwater utility fee (ordinance 25-3061)
• Public hearing on amending parking permit fees (ordinance 25-3062)
• Introduction and first reading of changes to Independent Policing Auditor and Community Policing Review Board ordinances (item 25-3016)
• Consideration of draft CFY 2026 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (item 25-3024)
• Preliminary Add/Delete Work Session on FY 2026 budget (item 25-3063)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will discuss a concept review for the City Hall and Market Square Garage and Plaza renovation. The board is also considering requests for alterations and construction at several properties, including 611 King Street and 1201 East Abingdon Drive.

• Concept review of City Hall, Market Square Garage and Plaza renovation at 301 King Street and 108 North Fairfax Street
• Request for rooftop HVAC screening waiver and alterations at 611 King Street
• Request for alterations and new construction at 1201 East Abingdon Drive
• Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 1201 East Abingdon Drive
• Administrative approvals for signage and repairs at 107 South Union, 213 King, and 115 North Washington Streets

The Board approved a waiver of rooftop HVAC screening and alterations at 611 King Street (BAR#2025-00070) on a 7-0 vote. Two items for alterations and partial demolition at 1201 East Abingdon Drive were deferred at the applicant's request. A concept review for the City Hall and Market Square Garage renovation was presented but no decision was made.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved waiver of rooftop HVAC screening and alterations at 611 King Street (7-0)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00035 and BAR#2025-00036 for 1201 East Abingdon Drive (7-0)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00051 for alterations at 224 North Fayette Street due to lack of notice (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding proposed real and personal property tax rates for FY2026 and budget add/delete proposals. The body will also consider several ordinances related to zoning, stormwater fees, and parking permits.

• Public hearing on proposed real and personal property tax rates for FY2026
• Public hearing on FY2026 Preliminary Add/Delete budget proposals
• Ordinance to amend the Stormwater Utility Fee
• Ordinance to amend parking permit issuance and fees
• First Amendment to a license agreement for a public safety radio facility at 110 Callahan Street

City Council closed public hearings on the proposed FY2026 tax rates and the budget add/delete proposals. Council adopted minutes from six prior meetings, endorsed three proclamations, and approved the regular consent calendar which included appointments to boards and commissions, acceptance of resignations, grant applications, ordinance first readings on stormwater fees, parking permits, zoning text amendments, and a sign ordinance update. The electronic participation resolution was also approved.

• Closed public hearing on proposed FY2026 real and personal property tax rates
• Closed public hearing on FY2026 City Council Preliminary Add/Delete proposals and City Manager's proposed amendments to the FY2026 budget
• Adopted minutes from six prior meetings (Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 10, Mar 11, Mar 12, Mar 15)
• Endorsed proclamations for Alexandria Earth Month and Arbor Day, National Library Week, and National Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Approved consent calendar (items 9-21) including appointments to Archaeological Commission, Beautification Commission, and others; receipt of resignations; grant applications for USDA Summer Food Service Program, NRPA Out-of-School Time Youth Mentoring, and Inova Community Health; a license agreement amendment at 110 Callahan Street; monthly financial report; and first readings of ordinances on supplemental appropriations, stormwater utility fee, parking permits, zoning text amendments (TA2025-00001, TA2025-00002), and sign ordinance update (TA2024-00010)
• Approved electronic participation resolution (RES. NO. 3280)

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two residential construction requests and consider minutes from a previous meeting. The board will also elect officers for the upcoming term.

• Public hearing for a second-story rear addition at 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard
• Public hearing for a two-story addition with side yard variances at 523 Tennessee Avenue
• Consideration of November 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Election of Board Officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two requests for home additions: a special exception at 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard and variances at 523 Tennessee Avenue, both unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes and elected Paul Liu as Chair, Dawn Bauman as Vice Chair, and Kimberlee Eveland as Secretary for one-year terms. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved special exception for second-story rear addition at 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved variances for two-story addition at 523 Tennessee Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024 public hearing (5-0)
• Elected Paul Liu as Chair, Dawn Bauman as Vice Chair, Kimberlee Eveland as Secretary for one-year terms

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2025, to decide on two applications for 930 South Saint Asaph Street: alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation. A consent calendar item requests approval for alterations at 1311 Prince Street. Several administrative approvals already issued by staff are reported for information.

• Consent calendar: alterations at 1311 Prince Street (applicant Cathleen Curtin)
• New Business: alterations at 930 South Saint Asaph Street (applicant Christine B. Schlacter)
• New Business: partial demolition and encapsulation at 930 South Saint Asaph Street (applicant Christine B. Schlacter)
• Administrative approvals include window replacements at 909 Madison St. and 707 S Pitt St., siding replacements at 214 N Payne St. and 709 S Lee St., and exterior signage at 1000 Cameron St.

The Board of Architectural Review approved minutes from the March 19 meeting, a consent item for alterations at 1311 Prince Street, and a request for alterations and partial demolition at 930 South Saint Asaph Street as amended. All votes were 6-0. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00062 for alterations at 1311 Prince Street (6-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00064 & 65 for alterations and partial demolition at 930 South Saint Asaph Street as amended (6-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the FY2026 meeting schedule and to review several rezoning and development special use permit requests. The meeting will also include advisory recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

• Adoption of FY2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Public hearing on rezoning and development permits for Westridge Towns
• Public hearing on rezoning and development permits for The Whitley Phase 2
• Public hearing on development permits for Adams Neighborhood
• Advisory recommendations for FY2026 Capital Improvement Program

The Planning Commission approved the FY2026 meeting schedule and various development requests. Recommendations were made for residential and commercial projects at Westridge Towns, The Whitley Phase 2, and Adams Neighborhood.

• Adopted FY2026 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2025-00007 for 4001 Mount Vernon Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2024-10014 for Westridge Towns (6-1)
• Recommended approval of REZ #2025-00001 for Westridge Towns (6-1)
• Found FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program consistent with City's Master Plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ #2024-00004 for The Whitley Phase 2 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2024-10017 for The Whitley Phase 2 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ENC #2024-00008 for The Whitley Phase 2 (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will meet to consider grant applications for the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities and review the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes a closed executive session on public fund investments and presentations on regional demographics.

• Consideration of FY2026 grant applications to the Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Review of the 2025 City of Alexandria Emergency Operations Plan
• Closed executive session to discuss investment of public funds
• Presentation on Northern Virginia regional demographics
• Presentation on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments executive director

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for signage, alterations, and demolition at various properties in Alexandria. The meeting will also address administrative approvals for roof and garage door replacements.

• Request for signage at 10 Duke Street
• Request for alterations at 400 King Street
• Request for alterations at 418 N Union Street
• Request for alterations at 619 S Royal Street
• Request for partial demolition at 722 S Fairfax Street

The Board of Architectural Review voted unanimously to defer a request for alterations and partial demolition at 400 King Street (the Alexandrian Hotel) at the applicant's request. Several other projects were approved, including signage at 10 Duke Street (5-1), work at 418 N Union Street (6-0), and partial demolition at 722 S Fairfax Street (6-0). The board also approved alterations and partial demolition at 619 S Royal Street (5-1).

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved signage at 10 Duke Street as amended (5-1)
• Accepted deferral of alterations and partial demolition at 400 King Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 418 N Union Street as submitted (6-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition at 619 S Royal Street as submitted (5-1)
• Approved partial demolition at 722 S Fairfax Street as submitted (6-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 operating budget and capital improvement program, along with several zoning text amendments and ordinances regarding short-term rentals, public right-of-way, and storm water disposal.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 operating budget and capital improvement program
• Ordinance to implement short-term residential rental regulations
• Ordinance to vacate public right-of-way at North Clarens Street
• Zoning text amendment to update Beauregard Small Area Plan references
• Zoning text amendment to amend sign regulations

The City Council approved a consent calendar including three planning commission recommendations and adopted four ordinances on short-term rentals, a right-of-way vacation, and code amendments. Council held a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget and approved zoning text amendments for the AlexWest area and a sign ordinance. Subdivision and site plan items were received as information.

• Approved special use permit for parking reduction at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue (planning commission recommendation)
• Approved special use permit for cemetery at 2701 Cameron Mills Road (planning commission recommendation)
• Approved zoning text amendment correcting technical errors and updating height/FAR limits (planning commission recommendation)
• Adopted ordinance establishing short-term residential rental regulations (Ord. No. 5575)
• Adopted ordinance vacating part of North Clarens Street right-of-way (Ord. No. 5576)
• Adopted ordinance amending Code section on storm and subsoil water disposal signature authority (Ord. No. 5578)
• Approved zoning text amendment and CDD #21 amendment for AlexWest Small Area Plan alignment
• Approved zoning text amendment for Article IX Signs (as amended)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will consider the proposed real and personal property tax rates for 2025 and vote on an ordinance to amend short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances regarding stormwater disposal and public right-of-way vacates.

• Consideration of 2025 real and personal property tax rates
• Introduction of ordinance to amend short-term rental regulations
• Introduction of ordinance to amend stormwater disposal signature authority
• Vacation of public right-of-way at North Clarens Street
• Consideration of FEMA repetitive loss area analysis

The council approved the consent calendar, which included the first reading of an ordinance to implement short-term residential rental regulations and authorized a $1.25 million grant application for substance abuse and mental health prevention. It also passed separate ordinances on stormwater disposal and interdepartmental enforcement flexibility. Contested appointments to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee and Commission for the Arts were made. The council received updates on the 2025 General Assembly session and the Housing 2040 Master Plan.

• Approved consent calendar including resignations, appointments, grant application, monthly financial report, viewers report, and first reading of three ordinances
• Authorized $1.25M grant application (no match) for five-year substance abuse and mental health prevention program (SAMHSA)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to implement short-term residential rental regulations (Text Amendment 2024-00011) — public hearing set for March 15
• Passed first reading of ordinance to transfer signature authority for stormwater disposal method (separate motion for item #18)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to increase interdepartmental enforcement flexibility
• Appointed Michael M. De La Guardia to Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee (contested)
• Reappointed Marcee F. Craighill to Commission for the Arts (contested)
• Reappointed William T. Reeder to Commission on Aging (contested)

City Council Special Meeting

The Alexandria City Council holds a special meeting for a public hearing on the City Manager's proposed FY2026 operating budget (including schools) and the Capital Improvement Program for FY2026-2035, along with proposed tax rate recommendations. Public comment will be received; adoption is scheduled for April 30, 2025.

• Public hearing on FY2026 operating budget including schools
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY2026-2035
• Proposed tax rate recommendations under consideration
• Adoption of final budget set for April 30, 2025

The City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the City Manager's proposed FY 2026 operating budget, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and tax rate recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for April 30, 2025.

• Held public hearing on FY 2026 operating budget and CIP
• Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
• Budget adoption scheduled for April 30, 2025
• Public hearing on tax rate ordinance scheduled for April 8, 2025

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing to consider several requests for alterations, partial demolitions, and encapsulations in the Old and Historic Alexandria District (OHAD). Items include Taco Bell's alterations at 417 King Street, alterations and demolition at 326 A Commerce Street, 1201 E Abingdon Drive, and 207 S Alfred Street. The board will also approve minutes from February 19, 2025, and several administrative approvals for repairs and replacements.

• BAR#2025-00021: Taco Bell alterations at 417 King Street
• BAR#2025-00017 & 00018: Alterations and partial demolition at 326 A Commerce Street
• BAR#2025-00035 & 00036: Alterations and partial demolition at 1201 E Abingdon Drive
• BAR#2025-00037 & 00032: Alterations and partial demolition at 207 S Alfred Street
• Administrative approvals: trim replacement, siding repair, window replacements, exhaust vent installation

The Board of Architectural Review approved several alteration and demolition requests, including for Taco Bell at 417 King Street (as amended) and for properties at 326 A Commerce Street and 207 S Alfred Street. A request for alterations and partial demolition at 1201 E Abingdon Drive was deferred. Minutes from February 19 were approved with one abstention. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 (5-0-1, del Ninno abstaining)
• Approved BAR#2025-00021 (Taco Bell alterations at 417 King St) as amended (6-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00017 (alterations) and BAR#2025-00018 (partial demolition) at 326 A Commerce St (6-0)
• Deferred BAR#2025-00035 (alterations) and BAR#2025-00036 (partial demolition) at 1201 E Abingdon Dr (6-0)
• Approved BAR#2025-00037 (alterations and addition) and BAR#2025-00032 (partial demolition) at 207 S Alfred St (6-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2025, to consider several items including a citywide zoning text amendment, a cemetery special use permit, a subdivision, and a development site plan. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair. Notable is a deferred master plan amendment for AlexWest design standards.

• Zoning text amendment #2025-00001 to correct errors, increase height/FAR for pre-1998 public buildings, allow 10-ft fences abutting nonresidential, and exempt additions under 3,000 sq ft from site plan review
• Special use permit #2024-00091 for a cemetery and lot modifications at 2701 Cameron Mills Road and 526 Monticello Boulevard (Westminster Presbyterian Church)
• Subdivision #2024-00018 to re-subdivide 29 E Reed Avenue into two lots
• Development site plan amendment #2025-00003 for Beth El Hebrew Congregation at 3830 Seminary Road to modify front yard setback and construct a fence
• Coordinated Development District #21 amendment (multiple properties on N Beauregard St, Fairbanks Rd, etc.) to align with the AlexWest Small Area Plan

The Alexandria Planning Commission elected Melissa McMahon as Chair and Stephen Koenig as Vice Chair. It approved a Development Site Plan for Beth El Hebrew Congregation to modify setbacks and construct a fence, voting 4-3 after a denial motion failed. The commission also recommended approval of two special use permits, approved a subdivision, initiated a zoning text amendment, and accepted a deferral of a master plan amendment. All votes on consent items and other actions were unanimous except the split vote on the site plan and one recusal.

• Elected Melissa McMahon as Chair and Stephen Koenig as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00089 for outdoor garden center at 1913 Mount Vernon Ave (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00091 for cemetery and lot modifications at 2701 Cameron Mills Rd (6-0-1, Ramirez recused)
• Approved subdivision SUB #2024-00018 at 29 E Reed Ave to split one lot into two (7-0)
• Approved Development Site Plan DSP #2025-00003 for Beth El Hebrew Congregation at 3830 Seminary Rd after a denial motion failed 3-4 (final vote 4-3)
• Initiated and recommended approval of ZTA #2025-00002 (zoning text amendment) (7-0)
• Accepted deferral of Master Plan Amendment MPA #2025-00001 (AlexWest Design Standards) (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CDD #2023-00003 (Coordinated Development District amendment) as amended (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will review the proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2026 and the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026 to FY 2035, including school funding. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss public fund investments and real property disposition.

• Presentation of Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2026 and Proposed Tax Rate Recommendations
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2026 to FY 2035
• Closed session regarding investment of public funds and disposition of publicly held real property
• Proclamation for the 50th Anniversary of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission
• Proclamation declaring March as Irish-American Heritage Month

The Alexandria City Council approved the City Council Look Ahead Schedule, including the FY 2026 Budget Work Session and other events, and adopted an electronic participation resolution (RES. 3275). The Council also received the proposed FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program from the City Manager, though no vote was taken on those items. Two proclamations were endorsed: the 50th Anniversary of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission and Irish-American Heritage Month.

• Adopted electronic participation resolution (RES. 3275)
• Convened closed executive session and adopted related resolution (RES. 3276)
• Endorsed proclamation for 50th Anniversary of Alexandria Archaeological Commission
• Endorsed proclamation for Irish-American Heritage Month
• Approved City Council Look Ahead Schedule including a budget work session, parade, and field dedication

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider zoning text amendments for short-term rentals, special use permits for commercial developments, and an ordinance to temporarily move a polling place. The meeting will also address a street vacation and on-street vending regulations.

• Zoning text amendment for short-term rental regulations
• Special Use Permit for 628 King Street (residential conversion)
• Special Use Permit for 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue (restaurant & outdoor dining)
• Ordinance to temporarily move polling place to Trinity United Methodist Church
• Ordinance to designate on-street parking for vending on Mount Vernon Avenue

City Council approved a zoning text amendment to establish short-term residential rental permits and regulations. The Council also approved several special use permits for residential and commercial projects and updated polling place locations.

• Approved short-term residential rental regulations and permits (Zoning Text Amendment #2024-00011)
• Approved conversion of 628 King Street to residential use and parking reduction
• Approved special use permit for trailers, restaurant, and outdoor dining at 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Approved extension for multi-unit residential building at 2111 & 2121 Eisenhower Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5573 to temporarily move George Mason School Precinct polling place to Trinity United Methodist Church
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5574 for temporary on-street vending parking in the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue
• Approved vacation of N. Clarens Street public right-of-way for Clarens Estates

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for alterations, additions, and demolition at 518 S Fairfax Street and 125 S Pitt Street. The meeting will also include administrative approvals for minor repairs and the deferral of a request at 417 King Street.

• Consideration of minutes from February 5, 2025
• Review of alterations and addition at 518 S Fairfax Street
• Review of partial demolition and encapsulation at 518 S Fairfax Street
• Review of addition at 125 S Pitt Street
• Review of partial demolition and encapsulation at 125 S Pitt Street

The Board of Architectural Review approved requests for additions, alterations, and partial demolitions at two residential properties. One request for alterations at 417 King Street was deferred. The board also approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved alterations, addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 518 S Fairfax Street (BAR#2025-00008 & BAR#2025-00009) (4-0)
• Approved addition, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 125 S Pitt Street (BAR#2025-00012 & BAR#2025-00013) (4-0)
• Accepted request to defer alterations at 417 King Street (BAR#2025-00021) (4-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a temporary polling place change for the George Mason School Precinct and a pilot program for on-street vending on Mount Vernon Avenue. The body will also review financial reports and appoint members to various boards and commissions.

• Temporary polling place change at George Mason School to Trinity United Methodist Church
• Pilot program for on-street vending on Mount Vernon Avenue
• Consideration of 2025 Real Property Assessments
• Approval of stipend contingency funds for students on city boards
• Consideration of FY 2026-27 Long-Range Planning Work Program

The City Council approved a consent calendar including appointments, resignations, a monthly financial report, and the first reading of an ordinance to temporarily move a polling place. It also appointed members to several boards and commissions, allocated $5,000 in stipend contingency funds for student board members, and approved resolutions to support grant applications for a multi-use trail feasibility study and a road safety study.

• Approved consent calendar (6-9, with 7(h) deferred): received resignations, appointed 14 board/commission members, received monthly financial report, approved first reading of polling place ordinance (public hearing Feb 22).
• Reappointed Anitra Androh to Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
• Appointed Jillian Marconi to Community Criminal Justice Board (residency waived).
• Appointed Perrin Krisko to Environmental Policy Commission.
• Reappointed Dianne Fox and appointed Anh Chu Ngoc Phan to Library Board.
• Appointed Robert Dube and Holly Lennihan to Planning Commission.
• Allocated $5,000 stipend contingency funds for students on boards/commissions.
• Approved resolutions supporting grant applications: $80,000 for multi-use trail study on N. Beauregard St. (RES. 3273) and $80,000 for safety study on Braddock Rd. (RES. 3274).

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will vote on the Calendar Year 2025 real property assessments, which set the tax base for property owners. Other business includes temporarily relocating the George Mason School Precinct polling place to Trinity United Methodist Church and authorizing temporary on-street vending parking on Mount Vernon Avenue. The council will also consider resolutions supporting grant applications for transportation and roadway safety programs.

• Consideration of Calendar Year 2025 Real Property Assessments (item 16)
• First reading of ordinance to move George Mason School Precinct polling place to Trinity United Methodist Church (item 9)
• First reading of ordinance for temporary on-street vending parking on 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue (item 18)
• Resolutions to support grant applications for Transportation Land-Use Connections and Regional Roadway Safety programs (item 19)
• Appointments to boards and commissions including Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (items 10-14)

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2025, at 7 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The docket includes consideration of minutes, a consent item for signage at Tatte Bakery & Café (515 King St Unit 100), and new business items: alterations and signage at TD Bank (515 King St) and alterations plus partial demolition/encapsulation at 604 S. Fairfax St.

• Signage request for Tatte Bakery & Café at 515 King St Unit 100 (consent calendar)
• Alterations and signage request for TD Bank at 515 King Street
• Alterations request at 604 S. Fairfax St.
• Partial demolition/encapsulation request at 604 S. Fairfax St.

The Board of Architectural Review unanimously approved all items on the February 5, 2025 docket. They adopted the January 15, 2025 minutes, a signage request for Tatte Bakery & Café at 515 King St Unit 100, alterations and signage for TD Bank at 515 King Street, and alterations plus partial demolition/encapsulation at 604 S. Fairfax St. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved signage at 515 King St Unit 100 (Tatte Bakery & Café) BAR2024-00448 (7-0)
• Approved alterations and signage at 515 King Street (TD Bank) BAR2024-00305 (7-0)
• Approved alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation at 604 S. Fairfax St. BAR2024-00464 and BAR2024-00465 as amended (7-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on draft regulations for short-term residential rentals and consider several restaurant ownership changes. The meeting also includes administrative approvals for new dining establishments and a withdrawal of a previously proposed special use permit.

• Public hearing on draft short-term rental regulations
• Administrative approvals for restaurant ownership changes
• Withdrawal of Special Use Permit #2024-00074
• Public hearing on draft FY2026-27 Long Range Planning Work Program
• Administrative approvals for new restaurants and outdoor dining

The Planning Commission recommended approval for multiple special use permits, including residential conversions and restaurant operations. The Commission also approved a development site plan and subdivision for Clarens Estates, LLC, and initiated a zoning text amendment regarding short-term rentals.

• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00075 for 628 King Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP #2024-00079 for 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue (6-1)
• Recommended approval of DSUP #2024-10014 for Eisenhower Block 23 extension (7-0)
• Approved DSP #2024-00016 for Clarens Estates, LLC (7-0)
• Approved SUB #2024-00011 for Clarens Estates, LLC (7-0)
• Recommended approval of VAC #2024-00007 for Clarens Estates, LLC (7-0)
• Initiated and recommended approval of ZTA #2024-00011 regarding short-term rentals (7-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of SUP #2024-00074 for 7 King Street (7-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will hold a roll-call vote on creating a subcommittee to study and propose revisions to the Independent Community Police Review Board and Independent Policing Auditor ordinances. Other discussions include options for regulating leaf blowers, a progress report on City Hall renovation and Market Square, a briefing on the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Pump Station, and a General Assembly update. The consent calendar includes an appointment to the police officers pension board.

• Discussion on options for regulating leaf blowers
• Progress report on City Hall renovation and Market Square project
• Briefing on Waterfront Flood Mitigation Pump Station
• Consideration of grant applications for state aid programs for rail and public transportation (roll-call vote)
• Resolution to create subcommittee to revise police review board and auditor ordinances (roll-call vote)

City Council approved a resolution to apply for up to $40 million in state aid transit operating assistance and $21 million in capital assistance, committing up to $9.5 million in local funds. Council also appointed Ameratu Kamara as Acting Independent Policing Auditor and created a subcommittee to study revisions to police oversight ordinances. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, adopting electronic participation, and receiving reports on leaf blower regulation, City Hall renovation, and waterfront flood mitigation.

• Approved resolution to apply for FY2026 state aid transit grants (up to $40M operating, $21M capital, etc.) and authorized $9.5M in local funds (roll-call vote, RES. 3271)
• Appointed Ameratu Kamara as Acting Independent Policing Auditor effective Jan 28, 2025
• Adopted resolution creating City Council subcommittee (Vice Mayor Bagley, Councilman Aguirre) to revise police review board and auditor ordinances (roll-call vote, RES. 3272)
• Approved consent calendar including appointment of Joseph Cavanaugh as Police Officer Alternate Rep to Pension Board (Feb 2025–Dec 2028)
• Adopted electronic participation resolution (roll-call vote, RES. 3269)
• Approved City Council schedule including 2025 George Washington Birthday Parade (Feb 15, 2025)
• Endorsed proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month
• Convened closed executive session for legal consultation on litigation

City Council Public Hearing

The Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on ordinances establishing an Independent Policing Auditor and an Independent Community Policing Review Board. The council will also vote on implementation ordinances for the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan and rezoning for 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, as well as a rezoning at 2811 King Street for a memory care facility. A lease for the Colasanto Center with the Del Ray Artisans is also up for approval. Several subdivision and street-change items are for information only.

• Final passage of ordinances creating an Independent Policing Auditor and an Independent Community Policing Review Board (25-2764).
• Implementation ordinances for Master Plan Amendment, Coordinated Development District, and rezoning for 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Avenue (25-2712, 25-2714, 25-2716).
• Rezoning at 2811 King Street for Silverado Alexandria Memory Care (25-2710).
• Lease renewal for the Del Ray Artisans at the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue (25-2777).
• Information-only subdivision at 318 E Howell Avenue to re-subdivide one lot into two (25-2799).

City Council approved three ordinances related to the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan for 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, including master plan amendment, zoning text amendment, and rezoning to Coordinated Development District #31. Council also approved a lease for Del Ray Artisans at the Colasanto Center and a rezoning at 2811 King Street for Silverado Memory Care. A zoning text amendment on signs was deferred. On the policing oversight ordinances, Council requested staff to docket a resolution forming a subcommittee for further consideration.

• Deferred zoning text amendment #2024-00010 on signs
• Adopted master plan amendment for Eisenhower West Small Area Plan (ORD. NO. 5569)
• Adopted coordinated development district text amendment (ORD. NO. 5570)
• Rezoned 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Ave to CDD #31 (ORD. NO. 5571)
• Authorized lease for Del Ray Artisans at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave
• Rezoned 2811 King St to RB/Townhouse for Silverado Memory Care (ORD. NO. 5572)
• Approved amendment to November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Requested subcommittee on Independent Policing Auditor and Review Board

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

The Board of Architectural Review will consider updates to design guidelines for signs, awnings, and canopies in the Parker-Gray Historic District. The body will also review various requests for alterations, demolitions, and signage at specific properties. A concept review for a residential development project is also on the agenda.

• Updates to Awnings + Canopies and Signs guidelines in the Parker-Gray Historic District
• Concept review for residential development at 802 and 808 N Washington St
• Requests for alterations and partial demolition at 114 Princess Street
• Requests for alterations and partial demolition at 2 Prince Street
• Requests for alterations and signage at 814 King Street, Unit 1

The Board approved multiple alteration, demolition, and signage requests across several properties. Several items were deferred at the request of applicants, and updates to design guidelines were sent back to staff for minor changes.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 221 S Alfred St. (6-0)
• Accepted deferral for alterations at 317 Prince Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations and addition at 114 Princess Street as amended (6-0)
• Approved alterations and demolition at 206 N Washington St, Unit 100 (6-0)
• Accepted deferral for alterations and demolition at 411 Prince Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 411 Prince Street (6-0)
• Approved alterations and demolition at 2 Prince Street (6-0)

City Council Legislative Meeting

The Alexandria City Council will meet to approve minutes, fill board vacancies, and consider ordinances for zoning changes and grant applications.

• Approval of minutes from November and December 2024 meetings
• Resignations from multiple city boards and commissions
• Uncontested appointments to 19 boards and commissions
• Ordinance to rezone 2811 King Street to RB/Townhouse with proffer
• Ordinance to rezone 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Avenue to CDD #31

City Council approved the regular consent calendar (items 6-18 except #15), which included accepting resignations from board members, making appointments to multiple boards and commissions, approving grant applications (e.g., HSGP UASI grant, Bloomberg Asphalt Art Grant), accepting the monthly financial report, and passing first readings of ordinances for Eisenhower Avenue developments (map amendment, text amendment, and rezoning). Docket item 15, a first reading for rezoning 2811 King Street (Silverado Alexandria Memory Care), was considered under a separate motion; the outcome of that separate motion is not recorded in the provided minutes, which end abruptly.

• Approved regular consent calendar (items 6-18 except #15) — includes resignations, appointments, grant approvals, financial report, and first readings for Eisenhower Ave ordinances
• Received resignations from seven board members (Alexandria-Caen Sister City, Commission for Women, CYFCC, Community Services Board, Economic Opportunities Commission)
• Appointed Joseph Dammann, reappointed Janet A. Macidull, appointed Jon Fredrick to Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
• Reappointed Jody Manor to Transportation Commission as Planning Commission representative
• Appointed Reed Van Beveren to Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee and Gilda M. Anroman to Archaeological Commission
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2024 HSGP UASI Regional Preparedness System grant (amount not specified)
• Passed first reading of ordinance implementing Eisenhower West Small Area Plan amendment (Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00004) for 5001 and 4991 Eisenhower Ave
• Passed first reading of ordinance rezoning 4991 and 5001 Eisenhower Ave from OCM(100) to CDD #31

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three subdivision requests to redivide existing lots. The body will also consider a text amendment to the city's sign ordinance and review a special use permit. The meeting will be followed by a City Council public hearing on January 25.

• Public hearing on Subdivision #2024-00015 at 318 E Howell Avenue
• Public hearing on Subdivision #2024-00017 at 22 W Wyatt Avenue
• Public hearing on Text Amendment #2024-00010 to Article IX Signs
• Review of Administrative Special Use Permit SUP#2024-00067 at 1015 W Glebe Road
• Review of City Charter Section 9.06 Case #2024-00006 on Mount Vernon Avenue

The Alexandria Planning Commission approved a subdivision at 318 E Howell Avenue and another at 22 W Wyatt Avenue, both 5-0. It also approved a street change of use in the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue (3-2) and initiated and recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to Article IX Signs (5-0). Minutes from November and December 2024 were approved.

• Approved subdivision #2024-00015 at 318 E Howell Avenue (5-0)
• Approved subdivision #2024-00017 at 22 W Wyatt Avenue (5-0)
• Approved street change of use case #2024-00006 for 3800 block Mount Vernon Avenue (3-2)
• Initiated text amendment ZTA#2024-00010 on Article IX Signs (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA#2024-00010 as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 7, 2024 and Dec 3, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is the ceremonial installation of the newly elected mayor and city council members. The council will take oaths of office, elect a vice mayor, and appoint members to regional boards and commissions. No legislative action or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Oath of office for Mayor Alyia Gaskins and council members Canek Aguirre, Sarah R. Bagley, John Taylor Chapman, Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi, Jacinta E. Greene, and R. Kirk McPike
• Election of the Vice Mayor from among the new council members
• Appointments of council members to city and regional boards, commissions, and committees

The City Council held a special installation meeting to swear in Mayor Alyia Gaskins and six council members following the November 5, 2024 election. The Council elected Sarah R. Bagley as Vice Mayor and approved appointments for council members to city and regional boards, commissions, and committees.

• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Alyia Gaskins
• Administered Oath of Office to Council members Canek Aguirre, Sarah R. Bagley, John Taylor Chapman, Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi, Jacinta E. Greene, and R. Kirk McPike
• Administered Ethics Pledge to the Mayor and City Council members
• Elected Sarah R. Bagley as Vice Mayor
• Approved appointments of City Council members to City and Regional Boards, Commissions, and Committees