City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Planning Commission 9.06 Review 1315 Duke Street And 225A South Payne Street.
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
On February 4, 2020, the Planning Commission undertook the 9.06 review required by the City Planning Commission and unanimously found the City’s purchase of 1315 Duke Street and 225A South Payne Street to be consistent with the City’s Master Plan, in accordance with Section 9.06 of the City Charter. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. There were no public speakers. Chair Macek noted that this building was one of the most fitting buildings to add to the City’s portfolio of museums and that it was important to commemorate what occurred on this site. He appreciated that the City was able to provide the resources to acquire it.
Gretchen Bulova, Director of Office of Historic Alexandria, Audrey Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, Eleanor Breen, City Archaeologist, and Al Coleman, Deputy Director of General Services, were in attendance and available for questions.
Under the City Charter, if the Planning Commission under the 9.06 provisions finds the proposed land purchase consistent with the City’s Master Plan, then City Council’s role is to just receive the report.
ATTACHMENT: Staff Report with Planning Commission Action, February 4, 2020
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Karl Moritz, Director, Planning & Zoning
Catherine Miliaras, Principal Planner, Planning & Zoning