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Alexandria City Council (Public Hearing) — Action docket adopted; multiple zoning, development, and legislative items approved

AlexandriaDec 13, 20254 min read

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On December 13, 2025 the Alexandria City Council held a public hearing and adopted the action docket, approving multiple special use permits, zoning and development approvals (including Potomac Yard landbays and an Old Towne West rezoning), adopting Potomac Yard master plan and related zoning ordinance amendments, adopting the City's 2026 legislative package with amendments, authorizing ARHA revenue bonds for The Heritage at Old Town, and advancing several zoning text amendments and license changes.

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Approved Rezoning Old Town Redevelopment Approved Development Wesley Housing Development Alexandria Redevelopment Coordinated Development

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Approved roll-call consent items including Special Use Permits for 205 Macarthur Road, 2 West Howell Avenue, 612A-B South Pickett Street, 3210 Duke Street, and approval to extend the Woodbine Rehabilitation healthcare facility DSUP at 2729 King Street (Planning Commission recommendations approved).
Set a public hearing and, after hearing public testimony, approved an amendment to the license agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom to permit additional conduits and fiber optic cables in the City's rights-of-way and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens chapter of the City's Master Plan (Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00003) and repealed inconsistent master plan provisions.
Adopted an ordinance amending Section 5-602(A) of Article V (Mixed Use Zones) of the Zoning Ordinance implementing Text Amendment No. 2025-00006.
Received and adopted the City's proposed 2026 General Assembly legislative package with amendments to language regarding election and cigarette tax.
Adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of revenue bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority (ARHA) for the next phase of The Heritage at Old Town redevelopment project (Resolution No. 3343).
Approved Rezoning #2025-00004 and DSUP #2025-10022 for 598 S Alfred Street (Old Towne West) to allow a multi-unit residential building with increased FAR for affordable housing (Planning Commission recommendations approved).
Approved Development Special Use Permits and encroachment for Potomac Yard Landbays G & H (2901 and 2601 Main Line Blvd, 2900 Potomac Ave, 601 E Glebe Rd) consistent with Planning Commission recommendations.
Initiated and approved Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00007 (Commercial Uses) with Council striking specific areas (indoor music, by-right trailers, outdoor fitness, and outdoor speakers); staff to review and provide updates in 90 days.
Noted Zoning Text Amendment #2025-00008 (Historic Preservation Zoning Regulations) was deferred without objection (information only).
Adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.

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