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Council approves housing and zoning actions

AlexandriaJul 1, 20263 min read

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City Council approved a new housing master plan amendment, two zoning changes, a $50,000 grant application for a same-day paratransit pilot, and a $200,000 reserve release for a jail efficiency study.

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Council adopted a housing chapter update tied to the Housing 2040 Plan and approved zoning changes for 1019 Cameron Street and 4154 Duke Street. It also moved forward with a pilot for same-day on-demand paratransit, including a proposed $2 supplemental fare and a $5,000 local match if the grant is awarded. Council released $200,000 from contingent reserves to study jail operational efficiency, approved several telecom and property license agreements, and extended Torpedo Factory Art Center leases for artists and galleries. One asphalt plant extension request was denied, and a request to vacate part of Ramsey Street was deferred.

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Adopted a housing master plan amendment tied to the Housing 2040 Plan.
Approved rezoning ordinances for 1019 Cameron Street and 4154 Duke Street.
Approved a resolution to apply for a $50,000 Uber Transit Fund grant for a same-day on-demand paratransit pilot, with a $5,000 local match if awarded and a $2 supplemental fare for pilot trips.
Authorized issuance of revenue bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the CLI New Elbert LLC Elbert Avenue project.
Released and allocated $200,000 in contingent reserves for a Jail Operational Efficiency Study.
Approved license agreements and amendments for Teleport Communications America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cox, and Zayo.
Extended leases for artists, galleries, and founding members at the Torpedo Factory Art Center through 2027.
Approved a special use permit for conversion of a noncomplying structure at 1010 & 1020 Princess Street and 331 North Henry Street to residential use.
Upheld the denial of a special use permit to continue operations of an asphalt plant at 5601 & 5603 Courtney Avenue and 720, 730, & 750 South Van Dorn Street.
Deferred the request to vacate part of the public right-of-way at Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue.

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City Council Public Hearing

Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 PMcompleted

There will be an executive session prior to the meeting. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m or shortly thereafter.

Agenda

The July 1, 2026 Public Hearing Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) and electronically. Members of the City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and via Zoom by the following link: Webinar ID: 969 3536 7721 Webinar Passcode: 035937 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qfGZjHyKQy62jxmptD_FsQ 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 webinar, please use the Dial-In number to access the meeting. ***PLEASE LOG-IN EARLY IF POSSIBLE*** Links: Meeting Agenda and Live Webcast The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting. Zoom Registration Form If you wish to use Zoom to watch the meeting or to address Council, you must register first. Those wishing to address Council should also submit a Speaker's Form using the link below. Speaker's Form https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/ Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please sign up after the docket is created and posted and you are able to verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or a written comments for the record you may email it to the City Clerk at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. Public Comment will be received at this meeting. ***** Individuals requiring translation services should contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov or at 703.746.4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. Please specify the language for translation when you make the request. Las personas que requieran servicios de traducción deben comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad y el Secretario del Consejo en gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov o al 703.746.4550. Le solicitamos que proporcione un aviso de 48 horas para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Por favor, especifique el idioma de traducción cuando realice la solicitud.
OPENING
Calling the Roll.
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
Closed Session (if needed)
6:00 p.m. -- Closed Session - Consideration of closed executive session pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(6) and 2.2-3711 (A)(1) to discuss or consider the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the City would be adversely affected and to discuss a personnel matter.
Proclamations and Recognitions
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National Night Out.
Presentation of the Annual Commission of the Year Impact Award.
Public Discussion Period
[This period is a public comment period on items not listed on the agenda. The first 15 speakers will speak at the beginning of the meeting. Any remaining speakers will be heard at the conclusion of the docketed items.]
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (7-20)
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 064.03 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 1019 Cameron Street from, CL/Commercial low zone to CD/Commercial downtown zone in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2026-00001 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2026-00001 associated with 1019 Cameron Street approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 060.01 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 4154 Duke Street from, CL/Commercial low zone with proffer to CL/Commercial low zone with proffer in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2026-00002 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2026-00002 associated with 4154 Duke Street approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Housing chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2026-00001 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2026-00001 associated with the Housing 2040 Plan approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan to Incorporate Collective Bargaining Agreement Changes. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution to Support Proposed Same-Day On-Demand Paratransit Pilot Application Through the Uber Transit Fund and Approve Fares for Rides Taken Under the Pilot Program. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) for the CLI New Elbert LLC Elbert Avenue Project. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing an Increase of more than 25% of Original Contract Price Awarded Under ITB 1125 to Finley Asphalt & Sealing LLC for the State of Good Repair Program.(Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a License Agreement between the City of Alexandria and Kahan Dhillon for Use of a Portion of City-owned Property Located at 912 King Street for Outdoor Dining. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Request for Release of Contingent Reserves for Jail Operational Efficiency Study (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Public Hearing and Consideration of a License Agreement with Teleport Communications America, LLC to Permit the operation of a telecommunications system in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-way.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a License Agreement with the United States, Army Corps of Engineers to Permit the United States to operate a previously installed telecommunications system in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-way.
Public Hearing and Consideration of an Amendment to the License Agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom to Permit Only Cox Virginia Telecom and City Use of Cox Facilities in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-ways.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Second Amendment to a Five-Year License Agreement dated July 1, 2024, between the City of Alexandria Virginia and Zayo Group, LLC. to Permit Zayo to Install Two Conduit and Fiber Optic Builds of approximately 2,854 linear feet located at 2401 Mill Rd. in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Extending Leases to Artists through March 31, 2027 and Galleries and Founding Members through September 30, 2027, at the Torpedo Factory Art Center located at 105 N. Union Street.
Individual Public Hearing Items
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; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Old Creek Homes, LLC represented by Duncan Blair, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Recommend Denial 6-0
Other Business
Health Department Update
The following items are for information only and do not require Council action.
Please Note: This item was deferred at the request of 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 Planning Commission Action: Deferred at the request of the applicant 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Approve 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Approve 6-0
Public Discussion Period (Remaining Speakers, if any).
Closed Session (if needed).
Adjournment.
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Summary

Council approves housing and zoning actions

AlexandriaJul 1, 20263 min read

At a glance

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Projects mentioned

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Alexandria Redevelopment

Committees mentioned

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City Council Public Hearing

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxCommerceHousingUtilities

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What this means

Key decisions

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Adopted a housing master plan amendment tied to the Housing 2040 Plan.
Approved rezoning ordinances for 1019 Cameron Street and 4154 Duke Street.
Approved a resolution to apply for a $50,000 Uber Transit Fund grant for a same-day on-demand paratransit pilot, with a $5,000 local match if awarded and a $2 supplemental fare for pilot trips.
Authorized issuance of revenue bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the CLI New Elbert LLC Elbert Avenue project.
Released and allocated $200,000 in contingent reserves for a Jail Operational Efficiency Study.
Approved license agreements and amendments for Teleport Communications America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cox, and Zayo.
Extended leases for artists, galleries, and founding members at the Torpedo Factory Art Center through 2027.
Approved a special use permit for conversion of a noncomplying structure at 1010 & 1020 Princess Street and 331 North Henry Street to residential use.
Upheld the denial of a special use permit to continue operations of an asphalt plant at 5601 & 5603 Courtney Avenue and 720, 730, & 750 South Van Dorn Street.
Deferred the request to vacate part of the public right-of-way at Ramsey Street and East Alexandria Avenue.

Timeline & follow-ups

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Meeting information

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City Council Public Hearing

Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 PMcompleted

There will be an executive session prior to the meeting. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m or shortly thereafter.

Agenda

The July 1, 2026 Public Hearing Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) and electronically. Members of the City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and via Zoom by the following link: Webinar ID: 969 3536 7721 Webinar Passcode: 035937 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qfGZjHyKQy62jxmptD_FsQ 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 webinar, please use the Dial-In number to access the meeting. ***PLEASE LOG-IN EARLY IF POSSIBLE*** Links: Meeting Agenda and Live Webcast The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting. Zoom Registration Form If you wish to use Zoom to watch the meeting or to address Council, you must register first. Those wishing to address Council should also submit a Speaker's Form using the link below. Speaker's Form https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/ Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please sign up after the docket is created and posted and you are able to verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or a written comments for the record you may email it to the City Clerk at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. Public Comment will be received at this meeting. ***** Individuals requiring translation services should contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov or at 703.746.4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. Please specify the language for translation when you make the request. Las personas que requieran servicios de traducción deben comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad y el Secretario del Consejo en gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov o al 703.746.4550. Le solicitamos que proporcione un aviso de 48 horas para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Por favor, especifique el idioma de traducción cuando realice la solicitud.
OPENING
Calling the Roll.
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
Closed Session (if needed)
6:00 p.m. -- Closed Session - Consideration of closed executive session pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(6) and 2.2-3711 (A)(1) to discuss or consider the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the City would be adversely affected and to discuss a personnel matter.
Proclamations and Recognitions
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National Night Out.
Presentation of the Annual Commission of the Year Impact Award.
Public Discussion Period
[This period is a public comment period on items not listed on the agenda. The first 15 speakers will speak at the beginning of the meeting. Any remaining speakers will be heard at the conclusion of the docketed items.]
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (7-20)
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 064.03 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 1019 Cameron Street from, CL/Commercial low zone to CD/Commercial downtown zone in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2026-00001 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2026-00001 associated with 1019 Cameron Street approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 060.01 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 4154 Duke Street from, CL/Commercial low zone with proffer to CL/Commercial low zone with proffer in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2026-00002 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2026-00002 associated with 4154 Duke Street approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Housing chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2026-00001 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2026-00001 associated with the Housing 2040 Plan approved by City Council on June 13, 2026).
Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan to Incorporate Collective Bargaining Agreement Changes. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution to Support Proposed Same-Day On-Demand Paratransit Pilot Application Through the Uber Transit Fund and Approve Fares for Rides Taken Under the Pilot Program. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) for the CLI New Elbert LLC Elbert Avenue Project. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing an Increase of more than 25% of Original Contract Price Awarded Under ITB 1125 to Finley Asphalt & Sealing LLC for the State of Good Repair Program.(Not a Public Hearing Item)
Consideration of a License Agreement between the City of Alexandria and Kahan Dhillon for Use of a Portion of City-owned Property Located at 912 King Street for Outdoor Dining. (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Request for Release of Contingent Reserves for Jail Operational Efficiency Study (Not a Public Hearing Item)
Public Hearing and Consideration of a License Agreement with Teleport Communications America, LLC to Permit the operation of a telecommunications system in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-way.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a License Agreement with the United States, Army Corps of Engineers to Permit the United States to operate a previously installed telecommunications system in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-way.
Public Hearing and Consideration of an Amendment to the License Agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom to Permit Only Cox Virginia Telecom and City Use of Cox Facilities in the City of Alexandria’s public rights-of-ways.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Second Amendment to a Five-Year License Agreement dated July 1, 2024, between the City of Alexandria Virginia and Zayo Group, LLC. to Permit Zayo to Install Two Conduit and Fiber Optic Builds of approximately 2,854 linear feet located at 2401 Mill Rd. in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Extending Leases to Artists through March 31, 2027 and Galleries and Founding Members through September 30, 2027, at the Torpedo Factory Art Center located at 105 N. Union Street.
Individual Public Hearing Items
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; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Old Creek Homes, LLC represented by Duncan Blair, attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Recommend Denial 6-0
Other Business
Health Department Update
The following items are for information only and do not require Council action.
Please Note: This item was deferred at the request of 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 Planning Commission Action: Deferred at the request of the applicant 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Approve 6-0
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 Planning Commission Action: Approve 6-0
Public Discussion Period (Remaining Speakers, if any).
Closed Session (if needed).
Adjournment.
Agenda Item