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

Call To Order

Consent Calendar

New Business

Development Special Use Permit #2025-10033 4701 & 4801 Eisenhower Avenue - Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2 Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with a subdivision and modifications to construct residential townhomes and multi-unit residential buildings, with Special Use Permit requests for a residential use within 1,000 ft. of Eisenhower Avenue, for fee simple townhouses without frontage on a public street, and a parking reduction; zoned OCM(100)/Office Commercial Medium Applicant: Tri Pointe Homes DC Metro Inc., represented by Mary Catherine Gibbs, Attorney

New Street Name Requests are heard by the Planning Commission only and placed on the City Council docket for information only. Street Name Case #2025-00007 Parcel Addresses: 701 South Van Dorn Street, 698 Burnside Place, 701 and 801 South Pickett Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for approval of new public street names bordered by parcel addresses 701 South Van Dorn Street to the north, 698 Burnside Place to the west, 801 South Van Dorn Street to the south, and 701 S Pickett Street to the east; zoned CDD #26 / Coordinated Development District #26. Applicant: U.S. Home, LLC represented by Mark Anderson

Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00001 Commercial Uses Zoning Regulations Update (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Articles II, IV, V, VI, VII, and XI of the Zoning Ordinance to (1) amend and add definitions related to accessory live entertainment, limited live entertainment, and recreation and entertainment uses; (2) allow outdoor health and athletic clubs or fitness studios as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (3) allow live entertainment as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (4) amend restaurant use limitations; (5) allow temporary trailers for compulsory public and private academic schools as a permitted use; and (6) amend section 4-702 to add day care as a permitted use. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning

Development Special Use Permit #2025-10032 300 North Lee Street and 333 North Fairfax Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct townhomes, and Special Use Permit requests for a Cluster Development pursuant to Section 11-601, an Affordable Housing Density Bonus pursuant to Section 7-700, and land without frontage on a public street pursuant to Section 7-1007; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: EYA Development, represented by Kenneth Wire, Attorney

Minutes

Adjournment

Administrative Approvals

Vacation #2023-00004 Vacation #2025-00009 Kent Place and Russell Road (Adjacent to 2800 & 2702 Russell Road) Public Hearing and consideration of a request to vacate a portion of the Public Right-of-Way located on the southern end of Kent Place and adjacent to the properties at 2800 & 2702 Russell Road; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: 2800 Russell Road LLC represented by Amanda Rudolph, Agent; and Shirley Indelicato, Trustee, represented by David Chamowitz, Attorney

A Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Redella “Del Pepper” Center, Room 1305, 4850 Mark Center Drive. It will be followed by a City Council Public Hearing on Saturday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Redella “Del Pepper” Center, Room 1305, 4850 Mark Center Drive. 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 Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) The Webinar opened at 6:30 p.m. to allow individuals to join. The Planning Commission Public Hearing began at approximately 7:00 p.m. <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mPDWH8OtTOmGY0HZnP1Y9A> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 938 8461 2000 Password: 657554 City Council Zoom Link (Public Hearing Webinar) <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1V7R6CJ0TrOTeNSg5P5FIg> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 917 0792 8494 Webinar Passcode: 468360 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.

Development Special Use Permit #2026-10002 3908 & 3910 Elbert Avenue - Elbert Avenue Residences Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an extension of a previously approved Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a multiunit residential building, with a Special Use Permit request to increase the Floor Area Ratio; zoned RMF/Residential Multi-unit Applicant: Community Lodgings, Inc. represented by Mary Catherine Gibbs, Attorney

Advisory recommendations to the City Manager, under Section 6.14 of the City Charter, regarding the Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program. Staff: City of Alexandria, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), and the Department of Planning & Zoning

Consideration of adoption of a resolution setting the FY2027 Planning Commission meeting schedule and to establish continuation dates for meetings. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning

SUP2026-00004 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant; zoned: CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Table 52 Hospitality LLC Current Business Name: Benny DiForza’s Proposed Business Name: Little Birdie City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved March 12, 2026 SUP2026-00006 115-117 East Howell Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a private parking lot; zoned: RB/Townhouse. Applicant: 1908 MVA LLC City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved March 12, 2026

Other Business

Consideration of the minutes from the March 3, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing.

Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions

Planning & Zoning Director’s Report