City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE: MARCH 1, 2022
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/??
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Consideration of a Resolution to Establish Permit Fees for Parklets. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE:? Consideration of a resolution to establish permit fees for parklets for the parklet program approved in October 2021.
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RECOMMENDATION:? That the City Council approve the resolution (Attachment 1) to establish permit fees for parklets, effective July 1, 2022.
BACKGROUND: "Parklets" are the conversion of an on-street parking space into an extension of the sidewalk, to be used for open space, public seating, or the use of an adjacent business for dining or retail. As a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, in May 2020, the City established a process for creating temporary parklets that could be used for outdoor dining and retail. After receiving public support for these parklets, staff developed a permanent program to allow parklets, which was approved by the Council in October 2021. Under this program, parklets meeting specific location and design requirements may be approved administratively.
There were approximately 60 applicants who requested use of the parking spaces under the temporary parklet program (including businesses on the 100 block of King Street), using approximately 142 parking spaces. Some of these businesses have since removed their parklets and returned the space to parking. The majority of the businesses are in Old Town, with some located in Carlyle, Braddock, and Old Town North (see map in Attachment 2). The temporary program (including free permits) is authorized through June 30, 2022 (assuming approval of a separate ordinance to extend the temporary programs, which is docketed for March 12, 2022), after which businesse...
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