City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2016
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of an Update on the North Potomac Yard Small Area Planning Process and Consideration of a Resolution to Establish an Ad Hoc North Potomac Yard Advisory Group. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Update on the North Potomac Yard Small Area planning process and consideration of a resolution to establish an Ad Hoc North Potomac Yard Advisory Group.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Receive this update on the proposed planning process for the North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan Update;
(2) Approve the attached resolution establishing an Ad Hoc North Potomac Yard Advisory Group ("Advisory Group");
(3) Request that the Chairs of the Planning Commission, Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, Park and Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission, and Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee (PYDAC) nominate a representative to serve on the Advisory Group, and request that the Planning Commission member serve as Chair of the Advisory Group;
(4) Request that each of the two civic associations listed in the attached resolution nominate a member from their group to serve on the Advisory Group; and
(5) Authorize the City Manager to appoint the five at-large representatives through a nominations process.
NORTH POTOMAC YARD SMALL AREA PLAN UPDATE PROCESS: The North Potomac Yard developer representative, JBG, has indicated the desire to begin the planning process for redevelopment, which may necessitate amendments to the 2010 North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan and Design Standards. JBG has indicated to City staff that they intend to adhere very closely to the existing North Potomac Yard Plan specified mix of office, residential, retail a...
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