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The next meeting of the P&Z Committee |
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July 12, 2010 |
Before we hear the three land use cases, we will be considering a resolution passed by the Transportation Committee concerning the proposed research library/conference center at the Mount Vernon Estate. They hope it will become a joint resolution with P&Z. Here's the text: 1) Cell phone tower at Sandburg Middle School - 2232-V10-08 – return presentation after gathering community comments.
Here's an interesting article sent to me by a P&Z rep concerning cell phones. Please note that this Op Ed is talking about cell PHONES not cell phone TOWERS. I have included both the article and some read comments; some applies to towers also. |
Draft minutes (plain text format) DRAFT resolution supporting cell tower at Sandburg MS (Word format) DRAFT resolution supporting cell tower at Sandburg MS (plain txt format) |
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June 7, 2010 |
There is only one land use case on the agenda: a return for vote of Inova Lorton Healthplex. Please see the May meeting agenda item #2 (below) for the supporting documents. This is our last chance to vote in support or opposition before the 6/17 Planning Commission hearing date. Since there is only one case, and since we have heard this case before, I expect this will be a short meeting. |
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May 3, 2010 |
1) Brief look at transportation requirements in the Comprehensive Plan and what “level of service” (LOS) is all about. This pertains specifically to the next case, the Inova Healthplex in Lorton. |
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April 5, 2010 |
1) APR 09-IV-27MV to plan the existing Huntington Club Condominiums to substantially higher density; presenter is Rossman Irwin. Text as provided by the nominator: Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing a mixed-use redevelopment to include residential, office, retail, and possibly hotel uses. Residential, office, and hotel buildings up to 15 stories, some including first-floor retail; central plaza; all buildings located on top of fully landscaped, multi-story parking decks; average residential unit size 1,000 sq. ft. FAR 3.0, total gross square feet 2,500,000. |
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March 1, 2010 |
1) Rezoning RZ 2008-MV-007 – two hotels on the IMP building site. The P&Z Committee voted in December 2009 to “not oppose” provided there were no additional concerns raised by the Staff. The Council sent it back to us for reconsideration. After a meeting at Supervisor Hyland’s office the applicant has modified the exterior of the hotels to add more brick. (See also Oct. agenda item #1) Building #2 (Staybridge) layout (5.1MB)
2) Special Exception SE 2009-MV-025 – Chuck E. Cheese on 6301 Richmond Hwy. The old Michael’s building is being reconfigured to hold a Super Wal-Mart. The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant is being relocated from the middle of the building to the north end. From the applicant: Chuck E. Cheese’s commercial recreation restaurant has operated at the King’s Crossing Shopping Center for 25 years. With the recent renovation and re-tenanting of the center, Chuck E. Cheese has closed and proposes to reopen at a new location at the endcap of the center. Chuck E. Cheese is geared to appeal to families with young children. Catering children’s birthday parties is a large part of their business. The Special Exception proposes no changes to the existing building footprint or site design. It does not propose an increase in building size. It merely seeks approval for a family-oriented recreation restaurant that has long served the Route 1 corridor. Chuck E Cheese statement of justification The two files below have the same info in different formats: Comments from Spring Bank (PDF, 1.3 MB) Comments from Spring Bank (Powerpoint, 6.3MB)
3) OTPA S09-IV-LP2 – Inova Lorton “Healthplex” at Lorton Road and Sanger Road. Inova is seeking an amendment (to be followed by a rezoning and site plan) to allow greater density (another building) to make the project financially feasible. From the applicant: OTPA for Inova – Lorton healthplex property. Inova is seeking a recommendation for 0.4 FAR and wider supporting uses. Inova Lorton healthplex summary Inova Lorton healthplex proposed Comp Plan text Inova Lorton healthplex site plan Inova Lorton healthplex staff report Inova Lorton healthplex staff report transportation Just added: DRAFT resolution from South County Federation
4) (If satisfactory changes can be completed before the meeting, otherwise it will be distributed by email for consideration in April.) Discussion & consideration of a modified proposed resolution to fix compatibility issues in residential infill development by adding “compatibility” from the Comp Plan into the zoning ordinance.
5) (If satisfactory changes can be completed before the meeting, otherwise the feedback will be distributed by email.) Discussion of the P&Z feedback to the Long Range Strategic Planning Committee of long term goals for the Mt. Vernon District.
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Feb. 1, 2010 |
1) As promised, a return of SEA 79-V-093-02; McDonalds at 8735 Richmond Highway; Alexandria, VA 22309-4203; tax map TM 109-2 ((2)) 3A; several issues have been resolved; PC date is 3/10/2010. See January agenda. Transportation plan comment from applicant Transportation plan comment from Flanagan
2) APR Task Force – S09-IV-MV2 - review of an out-of-turn Plan amendment (that P&Z would normally review) that is being processed through the APR process. This is a request to down-plan the site of the old Dairy Queen at 6925 Richmond Hwy. The site is part of a Community Business Center, so higher density may be appropriate. What mix of retail or residential is best? BOS authorization (incl. some explanation
3) Discussion & consideration of a proposed resolution to fix compatibility issues in residential infill development. The Comp Plan calls for compatibility in a number of places, including infill. The Zoning Ordinance (ZO) does NOT define or require compatibility within residential zones, and the ZO is what rules in “by-right’ infill development. The proposed resolution tries to move the intent of the Comp Plan into the ZO. The Kirst document has items that we need to resolve. Residential compatibility DRAFT resolution Comment from Lorrie Kirst, Director Zoning
4) The Long Range Strategic Planning Committee (LRSPC) needs our input for Planning & Zoning goals (wishes?) for the next 5 – 10 years. Please see the posted Feedback form for details. It would be GGGRRRREAT (thank you Tony Tiger) to have written comments from members of the P&Z Committee – either by email to the Chair (david.dale 'at' @mvcca.org) or bring a printed response to the meeting for collection. Plan on a discussion of what we’d like to see in the District if it was ours to design. Long Range Strategic Planning - Feedback form Long Range Strategic Planning - Assumptions |
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Jan. 4, 2010 |
1) SEA 79-V-093-02; McDonalds at 8735 Richmond Highway; Alexandria, VA 22309-4203; tax map TM 109-2 ((2)) 3A; from the applicant: 2) At 8:30pm the Transportation Committee will be joining us in the lecture hall for an information presentation from representatives of the Coalition for Smarter Growth: Stewart Schwartz, Executive Director. Going forward, the principles of “smart growth” should probably be used if we are ever going to get walkable, sustainable, livable communities. See www.smartergrowth.net for more information. 3) Reconsideration of IMP building site. 4) Reconsideration of Scannell site. |
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From Dave Plummer, chair of the Environment & Recreation Committee, here is a link to the FAQ about LEED certification: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1819 |
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