The December 13, 2025 Public Hearing Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the Council Chamber (301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314) and electronically. Members of City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and
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OPENING
Calling the Roll.
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed).
Proclamation and Recognitions.
Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Chris Collins Dance Studio
Presentation of a Proclamation for a Day to Celebrate the Legacy of the Alexandria City Hall and Council Chambers.
Public Discussion Period
[This period is a public comment period on items not listed on the agenda. The first 15 speakers will speak at the beginning of the meeting. Any remaining speakers will be heard at the conclusion of the docketed items.]
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (6-13)
Special Use Permit #2025-00055
205 Macarthur Road
Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a single-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned R-8/Residential.
Applicant: Character Holding 9, LLC; represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney
Special Use Permit #2025-00056
2 West Howell Avenue
Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a single-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned R-5/ Residential.
Applicant: Daryl and Caroline Andrews, represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney
Special Use Permit #2025-00058
612A-B South Pickett Street (Parcel Address: 600 South Pickett Street)
Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a general automobile repair use; zoned CDD #28/Coordinated Development District #28.
Applicant: DLA Auto Body Inc, represented by Dara Al-Mahwi
Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0
Special Use Permit #2025-00063
3210 Duke Street
Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a light automobile repair use; zoned CG/Commercial General.
Applicant: Woodward Capital LLC, represented by Julio Veizaga
Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10027
2729 King Street - Woodbine Rehabilitation Healthcare Facility Addition - 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 an addition to an existing nursing home, with Special Use Permit requests for a reduction to the required loading spaces and to increase the percentage of compact parking spaces; zoned RB/Townhouse.
Applicant: Woodbine Property 1, LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney
Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0
Introduction of an Amendment to the License Agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom to Permit Cox Virginia Telecoms to Install Additional Conduits and Fiber Optic Cables in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-way
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00003 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00003 associated with 601 E Glebe Road, 2601 & 2901 Main Line Boulevard, and 2900 Potomac Avenue - Potomac Yard approved by City Council on November 15, 2025).
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-602(A) (COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS CREATED, CONSISTENCY WITH MASTER PLAN, REQUIRED APPROVALS) of Article V (MIXED USE ZONES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2025-00006 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2025-00006 approved by City Council on November 15, 2025).
Individual Public Hearing Items (Roll-Call Vote)
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of the Proposed Alexandria Legislative Package for the 2026 General Assembly Session
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority (ARHA) for the Next Phase of The Heritage at Old Town Redevelopment Project [ROLL CALL VOTE]
Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007
Commercial Uses Zoning Regulations
(A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of various text amendments to Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, XI, and XII of the Zoning Ordinance to amend certain commercial and nonresidential definitions and use limitations, to (1) change certain commercial and nonresidential uses from requiring Special Use Permits and Administrative Special Use Permits to permitted uses; (2) to change certain uses from requiring a Special Use Permit to an Administrative Special Use Permit; (3) to add certain commercial and nonresidential uses to more zones; (4) to reduce the processing time for an Administrative Special Use Permit Change of Ownership; and (5) to amend parking requirements associated with significantly altered structures or buildings, indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment uses, health and athletic club or fitness studios uses, and allowing accessory uses to park in existing parking facilities on nonresidential properties.
Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission Action: Initiate 7-0; Recommend Approval 7-0
Rezoning #2025-00004
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10022
598 S Alfred Street - Old Towne West
Public Hearing and consideration of requests for: (A) an amendment to the official zoning map to change the zone from RB/Townhouse zone to RMF/Residential multi-unit zone and (B) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a multi-unit residential building, and a Special Use Permit request to increase the allowed Floor Area Ratio up to 3.0 for the provision of affordable housing pursuant to Section 3-1406(B) of the Zoning Ordinance; zoned RB/Townhouse.
Applicant: Alfred Street Baptist Church and The Community Builders, Inc, represented by Mary Catherine Gibbs, Attorney
Planning Commission Actions: REZ #2025-0004 - Recommend Approval 7-0; DSUP #2025-10022 - Recommend Approval 7-0
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10023 - Landbay G, Block B/E
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10024 - Landbay G, Block G
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10025 - Landbay H
Encroachment #2025-00008
2901 and 2601 Main Line Boulevard, 2900 Potomac Avenue, and 601 E Glebe Road - Potomac Yard Landbays G & H
Public Hearing and consideration of requests for: (A) Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct a multi-unit residential building with publicly accessible open space and ground floor retail, and Special Use Permit requests for more than three rooftop penthouses and a parking reduction for Landbay G, Blocks B and E; (B) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct a multi-unit residential building, and a Special Use Permit request for a parking reduction for Landbay G, Block G; and (C) a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct townhomes with publicly accessible open space, and a Special Use Permit request for lots without frontage per Section 7-1007 of the Zoning Ordinance for Landbay H; and (D) an Encroachment into the public right-of-way for upper floor residential balconies for Landbay G, Block B/E; zoned CDD#10/Coordinated Development District #10.
Applicants: MTV Holdco, L.L.C., Wesley Housing Development Corporation, & Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Company, Inc., represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney
Planning Commission Actions: DSUP #2025-10023 and ENC #2025-00008 - Recommend Approval 6-0-1; DSUP #2025-10024 - Recommend Approval 6-0-1; DSUP #2025-10025 Recommend Approval 4-2-1
*Please Note: The following items are for information only and do not require Council action.*
Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00008
Historic Preservation Zoning Regulations
(A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of various text amendments to: (1) correct technical errors in Articles VIII, IX, and X; (2) amend Section 6-403(B)(2) to allow the Board of Architectural Review to delegate the waiver of rooftop mechanical screening requirements in the Old and Historic District and for 100 Year Old Buildings; (3) amend Section 7-1800 to remove restrictions on ATM installations on contributing buildings in the Historic Districts; (4) modify the review process for Development Special Use Permits in the Historic Districts by formalizing the concept review process and separating the Certificate of Appropriateness into two parts; and (5) amend Article X to modify, delete, and update regulations pertaining to the Historic Districts and 100 Year Old Buildings; extend the validity period for Certificates of Appropriateness and Permits to Demolish; clarify Board of Architectural Review standards for routine maintenance, repairs, and alterations; remove outdated references; and update language to be gender-neutral.
Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission Action: Deferred Without Objection
Public Discussion Period (Remaining Speakers, if any).
Closed Session (if Needed).
Adjournment.
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