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Board of Zoning Appeals (May 11, 2026) — Variance denied; Special Exception approved

AlexandriaMay 11, 20262 min read

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The City of Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals met May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers (4850 Mark Center Drive). The board heard legal training, denied BZA2026-00002 (1030 Cross Drive) by a 5-2 vote, approved BZA2026-00005 (2411 Ridge Road Drive) unanimously 7-0, approved the April 13, 2026 minutes 7-0, and adjourned at 8:52 PM.

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Denied BZA2026-00002 (1030 Cross Drive) — request for a Variance for an after-the-fact accessory structure in the required secondary front yard. Motion by Mr. Foley, seconded by Mr. Burke; motion carried 5-2 (Mr. Patel and Secretary Eveland voted against).
Approved BZA2026-00005 (2411 Ridge Road Drive) — Special Exception to construct an addition in the required side yard. Motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Vice Chair Bauman; motion carried 7-0.
Approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Patel, seconded by Secretary Eveland; motion carried 7-0.
Received legal training presentation for BZA members.
Adjourned the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.

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May 11, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drivescheduled

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Call To Order
Other Business
Legal Training for BZA Members
Unfinished Business and Items Previously Deferred
New Business
BZA2026-00005 2411 Ridge Road Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Exception to construct an addition in the required side yard; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Ian Everett
Minutes
Consideration of the Minutes from the April 13, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing.
Adjournment
BZA2026-00002 1030 Cross Drive Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Variance an after-the-fact accessory structure in the required secondary front yard; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: Jonathan and Tracy Mapley-Brittle

Board of Zoning Appeals (May 11, 2026) — Variance denied; Special Exception approved

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