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Planning Commission recommends approvals for multiple housing projects, zoning text amendments, and finds FY2027–2036 CIP consistent with Master Plan (Apr 7, 2026)

AlexandriaApr 7, 20262 min read

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At the April 7, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing, commissioners voted on consent items and several Development Special Use Permits, recommended the FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Program be found consistent with the City Master Plan, initiated and recommended a commercial zoning text amendment, approved street name and vacation requests, and approved prior minutes. Most motions passed unanimously or by clear majorities.

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Elbert Avenue Residences Development Cluster Development EYA Development Coordinated Development

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Adopted the FY2027 Planning Commission meeting schedule (Consent Calendar) — unanimous.
Approved Street Name Case #2025-00007 for parcels bordered by 701 S. Van Dorn, 698 Burnside, 801 S. Van Dorn, and 701 S. Pickett — unanimous (Consent Calendar).
Recommended approval of the Elbert Avenue Residences Development Special Use Permit (3908 & 3910 Elbert Avenue) — unanimous (Consent Calendar).
Recommended approval of Vacation #2023-00004 and Vacation #2025-00009 (portion of public right-of-way at Kent Place/Russell Road adjacent to 2800 & 2702 Russell Road) — vote 7-0.
Found the FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City Master Plan — vote 7-0.
Recommended approval of Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 (4701 & 4801 Eisenhower Avenue) following amendment vote; final recommendation carried — vote 6-1.
Closed the public hearing and recommended approval of the Development Special Use Permit for 300 North Lee Street and 333 North Fairfax Street (townhomes, cluster development, affordable housing density bonus) — vote 7-0.
Initiated and recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment ZTA2026-00001 (Commercial Uses Zoning Regulations Update) as amended, which includes changes to definitions for live entertainment and recreation/entertainment, allows outdoor health/fitness uses subject to limitations, amends restaurant use limitations, allows temporary trailers for schools, and adds day care as a permitted use — vote 7-0.
Approved the March 3, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing minutes — vote 7-0.
Noted administrative approvals processed March 12, 2026 for SUP2026-00004 (restaurant ownership change at 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue) and SUP2026-00006 (private parking lot ownership change at 115–117 East Howell Avenue).

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