Planning Commission public hearing recommends approvals for multiple development and zoning actions; administrative SUPs approved

A Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 9, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 2400, 301 King Street. It will be followed by a City Council Public Hearing on Saturday, October 18 at 9:00 a.m. in City Council Chamber, 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 6:30p.m. to allow individuals to join. The Planning Commission Public Hearing will begin at approximately 7:00p.m. Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Linb52KrToWgXjT7ZXAv2g> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 981 4541 3398 Password: 670500 City Council Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) Registration Link: <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G8HnhLKPSceLvx8VVA2bEw> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 941 2867 5008 Webinar Passcode: 430690 If you use the Zoom Webinar application, please be sure you have updated the application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom Webinars, please use the Dial-In number to access the hearings.   Public comment will be received at the hearings. The public may also submit comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov or make public comments on the day of the Planning Commission Public Hearing. For the City Council Public Hearing, the public may submit comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov, or make comments on the day of the City Council hearing. For reasonable disability accommodation or translation services for the Planning Commission Public Hearing, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. We request that you provide 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. For the City Council Public Hearing, individuals with disabilities who require assistance or require translation services to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and the Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). Please provide a 48-hour notice to the City Clerk so that proper arrangements can be made.

The Planning Commission held a Work Session on October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Workroom Room 2410, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Va 22314, for a discussion regarding the Potomac Yard Small Area Plans. The Work Session is open to the public. Public testimony is not received, and no formal actions are taken by the Planning Commission at Work Sessions. For reasonable disability accommodation or for translation services for the Planning Commission Work Session, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. We request that you provide 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

Call To Order

Consent Calendar

Development Special Use Permit #2025-10028 727 North West Street (Parcel Address: 1319 Wythe Street) - Braddock West Extension Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an extension of a previously approved Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct a multi-unit residential dwelling with ground floor commercial space and a private or fraternal club use with Special Use Permits for: (A) increased Floor Area Ratio to 3.0 in the OCH/Office commercial high zone, (B) bonus density and height for the provision of affordable housing per Section 7-700 of the Zoning Ordnance, (C) a parking reduction for residential and commercial uses, (D) retail shopping or personal service establishments on a lot which does not include office buildings, and (E) a fraternal or private club use; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: West Street Acquisitions LLC, represented by Casey Nolan

Special Use Permit #2025-00044 107 N Fairfax Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for Floor Area Ratio up to 2.5 to allow for the proposed addition to an existing nonresidential building; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Patrick Camus

New Business

Planning Commission Discussion Item: Discussion on proposed Zoning Text Amendments related to the regulatory processes for certain commercial and non-residential uses, residential zoning including commercial to residential conversions, Special Use Permits for redevelopment of substandard lots, and the Subdivision process.

Development Special Use Permit #2025-10020 6025 Duke Street ˗ WestEnd Block D Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications for construction of a multi-unit residential dwelling and a Special Use Permit request for a parking reduction; zoned CDD #29/Coordinateed Development District #29. Applicant: Landmark Land Holdings LLC represented by Kenneth Wire, Wire Gill LLP, Attorney

Rezoning #2025-00005 Special Use Permit #2025-00049 Encroachment #2025-00006 601 Wythe Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for (A) a Rezoning from CD-X/Commercial-Downtown (Old Town North) zone to CRMU-X/Commercial Residential Mixed-use (Old Town North) zone; (B) a Special Use Permit for a multi-unit residential dwelling; and (C) an Encroachment into the public right-of-way for upper floor balconies to facilitate the conversion of an existing office building to residences; zoned CD-X/ Commercial Downtown. Applicant: 601 Wythe Street LLC represented by Kenneth Wire, Wire Gill LLP, Attorney

Minutes

Consideration of the minutes from the June 23 and September 4, 2025 Planning Commission meetings, and the August 22, 2025 Planning Commission Retreat.

Other Business

Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions

Planning & Zoning Director’s Report

Adjournment

Administrative Approvals

SUP2025-00051 1118 North Pegram Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a minor amendment to an existing child care home to extend the weekday closing hours; zoned: R-12/Residential. Applicant: Judith Paredes Current and Proposed Business Name: Busy Bunnies Childcare City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved September 17, 2025 SUP2025-00047 1909 Mount Vernon Avenue (Parcel address: 1903 Mount Vernon Avenue) Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant; zoned: CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: JCJ 828 LLC. Current Business Name: Zuki Moon Proposed Business Name: Pak Soii Izakaya & Bar City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved September 11, 2025 SUP2025-00045 701 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant; zoned: KR/King Street Urban Retail. Applicant: Maman Old Town LLC Proposed Business Name: Maman Coffee Baking Kitchen City Planner: Mavis Stanfield Status: Approved September 3, 2025 SUP2025-00043 400 King Street, Suite 120 Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new restaurant; zoned: KR/King Street Urban Retail. Applicant: Van Leeuwen 410 King St LLC Proposed Business Name: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved September 5, 2025 SUP2025-00033 3900 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a new day care center within a church; zoned: RA/Multi-unit. Applicant: Lindsay Willmann Proposed Business Name: Alexandria Learning Cooperative City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved September 3, 2025