City Council - public_hearing
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Meeting Date
- April 18, 2026
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed).
26-0829 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National Library Week.
Attachments: 26-0829 proclamation
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.
26-0874 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 Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 Attachments: 26-0874 DSUP2026-10002 Staff Report 26-0874 DSUP2026-10002 Site Plan 26-0874 DSUP2026-10002 Presentation
26-0875 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 Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 Attachments: 26-0875 VAC2023-00004 & VAC2025-00009 Staff Report 26-0875 VAC2023-00004 & VAC2025-00009 Presentation
26-0877 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 Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 7-0 Attachments: 26-0877 DSUP2025-10032 Staff Report 26-0877 DSUP2025-10032 Site Plan 26-0877 DSUP2025-10032 Presentation
26-0884 Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Article D (HOUSE NUMBERS) of Chapter 2 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) of Title 5 (TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) to add Section 5-2-94 (RENUMBERING) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0884 Attachment 1 - Ordinance Cover 26-0884 Attachment 2 - Proposed Ordinance 26-0884 Attachment 3 - Table of Renumbering and Appeal Process 26-0884 Attachment 4- Presentation Address Renumbering Ordinance REVISI
26-0885 Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2026.
Attachments: 26-0805 Attachment 1 - Ordinance Cover 26-0805 Attachment 2 - Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance 26-0805 Attachment 3 - Grant Adjustments 26-0805 Attachment 4 - Resolution Affirming AFA Temporary Transfer of Funds
26-0864 Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Execution of Administrative Project Agreements with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
[ROLL-CALL VOTE] Attachments: 26-0864 Attachment 1 - Resolution
26-0815 Public Hearing on the FY 2027 City Council Preliminary Add/Delete Proposals and the City Manager’s Proposed Amendments to the FY 2027 Proposed Budget.
Budget Adoption is Scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Attachments: 26-0815 Add-Delete Summary 26-0815 Add-Delete Proposals
26-0882 Public Hearing of an Ordinance on the Proposed Real and Personal Property Tax Rates and Proposed Effective Tax Rate Increase for Calendar Year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2027).
Attachments: 26-0882 Attachment 1 - Tax Rates Ordinance Cover 26-0882 Attachment 2 - Tax Rates Ordinance 26-0882 Attachment 3 - 2026 Tax Rates presentation
26-0841 Public Hearing of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 3-2-354 of Article S (Payment, Contest and Enforcement of Parking Citations) of Chapter 2 (Taxation) of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) and Section 10-4-48 (Penalties for violations of this chapter) of Chapter 4 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0841 Attachment 1 Parking Citation Ordinance Cover 26-0841 Attachment 2 Ordinance - Citation Increase 26-0841 Attachment 3 - Other Jurisdictions Citations
26-0843 Public Hearing of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-6-233 (STORMWATER UTILITY FEE) of Chapter 6 (WATER AND SEWER) of Article C (STORMWATER UTILITY) of Title 5 (TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES), of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0843 Attachment 1 Stormwater Utility Ordinance Cover 26-0843 Attachment 2 Stormwater Utility Ordinance
26-0883 Public Hearing of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-8-93 (PARKING METERS; HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION; MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS; RATES) of Article G (PARKING METERS) of Chapter 8 (PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) of Title 5 (TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0883 Attachment 1 - Ordinance Cover 26-0883 Attachment 2 - Proposed Ordinance 26-0883 Attachment 3 - Parking Meter Locations 26-0883 Attachment 4 - Old Town Parking Map 26-0883 Attachment 5 - Other Jurisdictions Meter Rates
26-0880 Public Hearing of an Ordinance to Amend Section 4-2-21 (CHANGES IN VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE) of Article B (FIRE PREVENTION) of Chapter 2 (FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION) of Title 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0880 Ordinance Cover 26-0880 Ordinance with Fee Schedule
26-0881 Public Hearing of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 9-1-71.1 (FINANCIAL SERVICES) of Article C (NONREGULATORY LICENSES) of Chapter 1 (Business Licenses) of Title 9 (Licensing and regulation) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Attachments: 26-0881 Attachment 1 - Ordinance Cover 26-0881 Attachment 2 - Proposed Ordinance 26-0881 Attachment 3 - FY 2027 Budget Question 2, Potential BPOL Rate Increase
26-0876 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 Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 6-1 Attachments: 26-0876 DSUP2025-10033 Staff Report 26-0876 DSUP2025-10033 Site Plan 26-0876 DSUP2025-10033 Presentation
26-0878 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 Planning Commission Action: Initiated the Zoning Text Amendment and Recommended Approval as amended 7-0 Attachments: 26-0878 ZTA2026-00001 Staff Report 26-0878 ZTA2026-00001 Presentation
26-0873 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 Planning Commission Action: Approved 7-0 Attachments: 26-0873 SNC2025-00007 Staff Report 26-0873 SNC2025-00007 Presentation
Public Discussion Period (remaining speakers, if any)
Closed Session (if needed)
Adjournment.
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