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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/4/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Location City Hall Council Chambers
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26-0154 1  Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, on the second floor, Room 2400, 301 King Street. It will be followed by a City Council Public Hearing on Saturday, September 13, at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, on the second floor, Room 2400, 301 King Street. The hearings can also be viewed by the public through the live broadcast on the government Channel 70 and streaming on the City's website. Remote participation is available via Zoom by registering to attend the hearings via the following registration links: Planning Commission (Public Hearing Webinar) The Webinar will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow individuals to join. The Planning Commission Public Hearing will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 953 2559 1271 Password: 353203 City Council Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link:    Action details Not available
SUB2025-00003 12 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2025-00003 15 & 17 E Custis Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide three existing lots into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: 15 & 17 E Custis Ave LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney   Action details Not available
SUB2025-00004 13 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2025-00004 1702 Dewitt Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Alex Wilson   Action details Not available
REZ2025-00003 14 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Rezoning #2025-00003 3333 Helen Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an amendment to the official Zoning Map to change the zone from R-2-5/Residential family zone to RB/Townhouse zone; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Morgan Tyler and Tomas Plaza Reneses   Action details Not available
DSUP25-10008 15 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Development Special Use Permit #2025-10008 3000 Business Center Drive - DASH Bus Facility Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan to expand the parking, maintenance, and storage at the DASH bus facility by constructing a canopy with Electric Vehicle charging stations; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)   Action details Not available
SUP2025-00032 16 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Special Use Permit #2025-00032 51 E Windsor Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a two-unit semi-detached dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: 51 E Windsor, LLC; represented by Deyi Awadallah   Action details Not available
TA25-0007 17 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of an amendment to update Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate assessments and adaptations required to address coastal resilience and adaptation to sea-level rise and climate change to align with updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act as set out in 9VAC25-830-155. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services   Action details Not available
TA25-0005 18 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00005 (A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of an amendment to update Article IX of the Zoning Ordinance to add provisions for a mural program. Staff: City of Alexandria, Planning and Zoning Department   Action details Not available
26-0167 19 Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Consideration of the minutes from the June 4 and 23, 2025 Planning Commission meetings.   Action details Not available
26-0168 1  Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions   Action details Not available
26-0106 1  Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Fiscal Year 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report   Action details Not available
26-0169 1  Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)Planning & Zoning Director’s Report   Action details Not available
26-0170 1  Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items)SUP2025-00039 1021 Queen Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant and outdoor dining on private property; zoned: CL/Commercial low. Applicant: Ksenia M. Varakina Proposed Business Name: Cherry On Top City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved August 14th, 2025 SUP2025-00034 4405 Duke Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a light auto repair; zoned: CG/Commercial general. Applicant: Ben Nielsen’s Alexandria Automotive West LLC represented by David L. Chamowitz, Agent Current Business Name: Auto Fix Proposed Business Name: Ben Nielsen’s Alexandria Automotive West City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved July 23, 2025 SUP2025-00031 2403 Mandeville Lane (Parcel Address: 2424 Mill Road) Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an animal care facility with overnight accommodation; zoned CDD #2/Coordinated Development District #2. Applicant: Steve Gaudio Current Business Name: District Dogs Alexandria Proposed Business Name: Molly’s Dog Care Alexandria City Planner: Lanning Blase   Action details Not available