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Planning Commission (May 5, 2026): Approves subdivision and pool DSUPs, defers beekeeping text amendment and one SUP

AlexandriaMay 5, 20262 min read

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The City of Alexandria Planning Commission met May 5, 2026 (work session at 6:00 p.m. on the draft Duke St. Land Use Plan; public hearing called to order at 7:06 p.m.). Key actions: recommended approval of a Development Special Use Permit for 5050 Mark Center Drive; approved Subdivision #2026-00001 (411 Clifford Avenue); deferred Special Use Permit #2026-00013 due to a noticing issue; recommended approval of the Old Town Pool Replacement DSUP; closed the public hearing on and deferred consideration of the Beekeeping Zoning Text Amendment; approved the April 7, 2026 minutes; meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.

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Held a 6:00 p.m. work session to discuss the draft Duke St. Land Use Plan (details of discussion not included in docket).
DSUP2026-10005 (5050 Mark Center Drive): Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval on the Consent Calendar (motion by Vice Chair Koenig; seconded by Commissioner Harris).
Subdivision #2026-00001 (411 Clifford Avenue): Item pulled from Consent; public hearing closed and Planning Commission voted to approve the subdivision (vote: 7-0; motions by Vice Chair Koenig).
SUP2026-00013 (404 A East Alexandria Avenue): Planning Commission voted to defer consideration due to a noticing issue (motion carried on a vote of 6-1).
DSUP2026-10003 (Old Town Pool Replacement, 1609/1501 Cameron Street): Planning Commission voted to recommend approval as submitted (vote: 7-0).
ZTA2026-00002 (Beekeeping Zoning Regulations): Public hearing closed (vote: 7-0); Planning Commission voted to defer consideration of the zoning text amendment (vote: 7-0).
Approved minutes from the April 7, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing (vote: 7-0).
Administrative approvals noted in docket: SUP2026-00002 (Abracadabra Child Development Center) approved April 6, 2026; SUP2026-00007 (3000 Potomac Avenue signage) approved March 27, 2026.

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