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Planning Commission meeting summary

AlexandriaJun 22, 20262 min read

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The Commission approved two residential lot subdivisions, recommended approval of a conversion of a commercial building to residential use, recommended denial of a five-year extension for an asphalt plant, accepted a deferral request for a right-of-way vacation, and approved prior minutes and several administrative special use permits.

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Commissioners approved two requests to re-subdivide existing residential lots, which may allow separate new parcels for home construction or sale. They recommended approval of a permit to convert an existing commercial building to housing, and they recommended denying a five-year extension to continue operations of an asphalt plant, which would oppose extending that industrial use. A requested vacation (closing) of part of a street right-of-way was deferred, delaying any change. Several routine business permit changes (including restaurant ownership and a temporary school bus parking lot) were recorded as administratively approved. Planning Commission recommendations will be forwarded to City Council where some items will receive final consideration.

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Approved Subdivision #2026-00005 (114 East Raymond Avenue) (vote 6-0)
Approved Subdivision #2026-00008 (311 Clifford Avenue) (vote 6-0)
Accepted applicant’s request to defer Vacation #2026-00001 (Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue) (vote 6-0)
Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #2026-00019 (conversion from commercial to residential at 1010 & 1020 Princess St and 331 N Henry St) (vote 6-0)
Recommended denial of Special Use Permit #2026-00018 (five-year extension to continue asphalt plant operations at 5601 & 5603 Courtney Ave and 720, 730, & 750 S Van Dorn St) (vote 6-0)
Approved minutes from the June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing (vote 6-0)
Recorded administrative approvals for SUP2026-00014 (111 North Pitt St - restaurant ownership change), SUP2026-00015 (133 South Peyton St - dog daycare ownership and minor amendment), SUP2026-00021 (3331 Exchange Ave - temporary school bus parking lot), and SUP2026-00020 (720 N Saint Asaph St - minor open space amendment)

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Planning Commission Public Hearing

Jun 22, 2026, 11:00 PMCouncil Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305completed

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SIGN UP TO SPEAK - Complete a Speaker’s Form online at <https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/?body=PLANNING> or at the hearing to speak in person or via Zoom on the docket items below. Your speaker’s form must be submitted to the Clerk before the public hearing for which you want to speak on is closed. Written Comments - The public may submit written comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov. For the City Council Public Hearing, submit written comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. City Council Public Hearing - Some of the items on Planning Commission docket below will also be considered by the City Council at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. Live Broadcasts - Government Channel 70 on Xfinity and streaming on the City Website at www.alexandriava.gov/dockets <http://www.alexandriava.gov/dockets> Zoom Participation - Available via Zoom via the following registration links: Planning Commission Zoom Link - Zoom access was available at 6:30 p.m. <https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RfK2GjXBTfKJrLCljqkH5g> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial in: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 931 7166 5369 Password: 150622 City Council Zoom Link <https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qfGZjHyKQy62jxmptD_FsQ> Zoom Audio Conference: Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 969 3536 7721 Webinar Passcode: 035937 Update the Zoom application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom by app or browser, use the Dial-In number to call into the Zoom session. Presentations will not be visible using the Dial-In number.    Reasonable Disability Accommodation or Translation Services - Planning Commission Public Hearing, contact Lisa Chase at alicia.chase@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4666, Virginia Relay 711. Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. For the City Council Public Hearing, contact the City Clerk and the Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). Please provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made.
Call To Order
Consent Calendar
Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2026-00005 114 East Raymond Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential Single Family Applicant: Timothy Moran
Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2026-00008 311 Clifford Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide three existing lots into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential Single Family Applicant: The Parkway Partnership, LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney
New Business
Deferral Requested by the Applicant Vacation #2026-00001 Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue (Adjacent to 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue) Public Hearing and consideration of a request to vacate a portion of the Public Right-of-Way located on the northern end of Ramsey Street and adjacent to the properties at 218 & 300 East Alexandria Avenue: zoned R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicants: St. Joe’s LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney, and Olivia Campbell and George P. Rhodes, III represented by Duncan Blair, attorney
The description below has been updated to remove the request for a parking reduction. Special Use Permit #2026-00019 1010 & 1020 Princess Street and 331 North Henry Street Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of a noncomplying structure from commercial to residential use with yard and open space modifications, and a parking reduction; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Old Creek Homes, LLC represented by Duncan Blair, attorney
Special Use Permit #2026-00018 5601 & 5603 Courtney Avenue and 720, 730, & 750 South Van Dorn Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a five-year extension to continue operations of an asphalt plant (amending SUP#2017-00097); zoned: I/Industrial. Applicant: Virginia Paving Company represented by Ken Wire, attorney
Other Business
Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions
Planning & Zoning Director’s Report
Minutes
Consideration of the minutes from the June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Adjournment
Administrative Approvals
SUP2026-00014 111 North Pitt Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of a restaurant; zoned: KR/King Street Urban Retail. Applicant: Ghazal Amir Current Business Name: Kismet Proposed Business Name: Finn & Fire City Planner: Lanning Blaser Status: Approved April 29, 2026 SUP2026-00015 133 South Peyton Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership and a minor amendment of a dog daycare facility to increase the operating hours and daycare and boarding capacity; zoned: OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: Pet Resort Hospitality Group Current Business Name: The Board Hound Proposed Business Name: Old Towne Pet Resort City Planner: Lanning Blaser Last Day for Public Comments: April 30, 2026 Status: Approved on May 19, 2026 SUP2026-00021 3331 Exchange Avenue Administrative Special Use Permit request for a temporary Alexandria City Public School bus parking lot; zoned: CDD-19/Coordinated Development District #19. Applicant: Alexandria City Public Schools represented by Amanda Ou Current and Proposed Business Name: Alexandria City Public Schools City Planner: Rachel Drescher Last Day for Public Comments: May 21, 2026 Status: Approved on May 28, 2026 SUP2026-00020 720 North Saint Asaph Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a minor amendment to relocate required open space from the rooftop; zoned CDX/Commercial Downtown - Old Town North. Applicant: 720 St Asaph Partners LLC City Planner: Sam Shelby Last Day for Public Comments: May 21, 2026 Status: Approved on June 3, 2026

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