City of Alexandria land-use hearings, this week and next

Second-story rear addition in required side yard, 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard

The applicant asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to re-approve a special exception allowing a second-story rear addition to be built within the required side yard of a home zoned R-8. The board will hold a public hearing and consider the request.

Second-story addition in a required side yard, 520 East Mount Ida Avenue

The applicant asks for a special exception to build a second-story addition within the required side yard of an R-2-5 residential lot. The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider the request.

Deck in required rear yard and reduced open space, 9 Potomac Court

The applicants ask for variances to build a deck in the required rear yard and to reduce the required open space on this RM townhouse lot. The applicant has requested a deferral, so the Board is expected to hold the public hearing without deciding the case at this meeting.

Updates to design guidelines for utility meters, HVAC, lighting, decks and other exterior features

The Board of Architectural Review is asked to consider updates to a set of chapters in the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria districts, covering features such as utility meters and electric vehicle chargers, mechanical equipment, exterior lighting, security features, small cell facilities, porches, and decks.

Signage and alterations request at 726 King Street

The applicant, Gorjana, represented by Katie Gray, asks the Board of Architectural Review to approve signage and alterations for the property at 726 King Street, which falls within the OHAD district. The board's review of the request is listed on this meeting agenda.

Partial demolition and encapsulation of 724, 726 & 728 North Patrick Street

The applicant, Steeple Home Company LLC, asks the Board of Architectural Review to approve partial demolition and encapsulation at 724, 726 and 728 North Patrick Street in the Parker Gray district. A companion case (BAR2026-00355) covers alterations to the same properties.

Special use permit for a lot without street frontage, 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane

The applicant asks for a special use permit allowing a lot without frontage on a public street at 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane, in an R-20 single-family zone. The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the request; the Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0.

Two-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot, 501 East Howell Avenue

The applicant asks for a special use permit to build a two-unit dwelling on a developed lot that is smaller than the zoning standard, in an R-2-5 single-family zone. The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the request; the Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0.

Athletic facilities and pole lighting at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, 1000 Saint Stephens Road

The applicant asks for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to build athletic facilities at the private school, plus a Special Use Permit for pole lighting taller than 30 feet; this amends the earlier DSUP2018-00003. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0, and Council will hold a public hearing and consider the request.

Zoning and master plan changes for developing substandard residential lots

The city proposes amending the Zoning Ordinance and the North Ridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan to set new rules for building or rebuilding on substandard residential lots, which are lots smaller than current zoning requires. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and Council will hold a public hearing and decide on the requests.

Vacation of a portion of Ramsey Street right-of-way near 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue

The applicants ask the City to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way at the northern end of Ramsey Street, adjacent to 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue. City Council holds a public hearing on the request, which the Planning Commission recommended approving 7-0.

Special exception / use permit: Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street - Townhouses Public…

Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street - Townhouses Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Special Use Permit with a Site Plan and modifications, for a Cluster Development…

Historic / design review: BAR2025-00549 - OHAD Request for alterations at 601 Wythe Street. Applicant: 601 Wythe Street LLC…

Attachments: BAR2025-00549 Staff Report

Alterations and partial demolition at King Street and Prince Street sites, 2 King Street and nearby

The City of Alexandria, through Portfolio Manager Matthew Landes, requests alterations and a separate request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 2 King Street, 1 King Street, 0 Prince Street, 1A Prince Street and 3 Duke Street. The Board of Architectural Review reviews these requests under the OHAD review process.

New construction review at 415 North Alfred Street in the Parker Gray historic district

The applicant, 415 Alfred LLC, asks the Board of Architectural Review for approval of new construction at 415 North Alfred Street, which is within the Parker Gray historic district. The board reviews the design for compliance with historic district standards at this hearing.

Partial demolition and encapsulation at 807 South Royal Street

The applicant, Anne M. Heishman, asks the Board of Architectural Review to approve a partial demolition and encapsulation of the building at 807 South Royal Street in the OHAD district. The item is a review of the proposed work.

Request for alterations to previously reviewed plans at 621 King Street (deferral requested)

The applicant, Winstanley Architects & Planners, asks the Board of Architectural Review to consider changes to plans it reviewed earlier for 621 King Street. The applicant has requested a deferral, so the item is expected to be postponed rather than decided at this meeting.

Other land use: BAR2026-00382 Request for roof replacement at 326 North Royal Street. Applicant: Artin Sharolli…

BAR2026-00382 Request for roof replacement at 326 North Royal Street.

Two-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot, 501 East Howell Avenue

The applicant asks for a special use permit to build a two-unit dwelling on a substandard lot in the R-2-5 single-family zone. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the request.

Special use permit for a lot without street frontage at 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane

The applicant asks for a special use permit to allow a lot without frontage on a public street at 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane in the R-20 single-family zone. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request.

Text amendment: new rules for developing or redeveloping substandard residential lots

The City proposes amending the Zoning Ordinance sections governing substandard residential lots (Sections 12-400 and 12-900) to set new regulations for building or rebuilding on such lots, along with a related clarification to the North Ridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan. The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider initiating the Master Plan amendment and Zoning Text Amendment.

Athletic facilities and pole lighting over 30 feet at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, 1000 Saint Stephens Road

The applicant asks for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to build athletic facilities at the private school, plus a Special Use Permit for pole lighting taller than 30 feet. The request amends an earlier 2018 permit (DSUP2018-00003). The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the requests.

Vacation of part of Ramsey Street right-of-way near 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue

The applicants ask the city to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way at the northern end of Ramsey Street, next to the properties at 218 and 300 East Alexandria Avenue. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the request.

Re-subdivision of two North Quaker Lane lots into two lots, with lot frontage and width variations

The applicant asks to re-subdivide an existing lot and outlot at 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane into two lots, with variations to lot frontage and width. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and considers the request; subdivisions are placed on the City Council docket for information and go to Council only on appeal.

Duke Street Land Use Plan update presented to the Planning Commission

This discussion item gives the Planning Commission an update on the Duke Street Land Use Plan, a planning document guiding future land use along the Duke Street corridor. The Commission is being briefed on the plan's status through the attached presentation and memo.

Digital sign display at Patrick Henry K-8 School, 4633 Taney Avenue

The applicant asks for an administrative special use permit to install a new digital sign display at the existing Patrick Henry K-8 School. The item is listed as approved on September 9, 2026, with public comments closing September 3, 2026.

Zoning text amendment on parking regulations, work session only

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment on parking regulations at a work session. Public testimony will not be taken at this meeting.