MVCCA Planning and Zoning Committee

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 map

Chuck E Cheese summary 

Chuck E Cheese statement of justification

Chuck E Cheese plat

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 map 

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.

March agenda

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.
There are some issues with the frontage road and whether McDonalds can be accessed from Richmond Hwy:

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

Google map link 

MV2 staff report 

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 

Agenda (pdf)

Minutes (Word format) 

Resolution on McDonalds (Word format)





 

Minutes and resolution (unformatted text)





 
  

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:
“The McDonald’s Corporation (“McDonald’s”) is seeking special exception amendment approval in order to demolish their existing fast food restaurant with drive through (established in 1970), and to permit a new fast food restaurant with drive through to be constructed on the Application Property. They are also seeking a Category 6 Special Exception for certain waivers and modifications in a Commercial Revitalization District (reduction in parking, waiver of on-road bike lane, streetscaping adjacent to Cooper). In addition to the provision of an improved/updated façade and interior of the restaurant, approval of this application will permit the installation of Richmond Highway Cooridor Streetscaping along Richmond Highway, improved site circulation and efficiency, BMP's (that are currently not part of the site's design) and lighting that meets the current strict regulations.”
Google maps link
McDonald's - Developer Guidelines
McDonald's Statement of Justification
McDonalds - plat page 1
McDonalds - plat page 2
McDonalds - plat page 3
McDonalds - plat page 4
McDonalds - plat page 5
McDonalds - plat page 6
McDonalds - plat page 7

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.
Smarter Growth links (pdf)
Smarter Growth links (doc)

3)   Reconsideration of IMP building site.
IMP hotels - notes from the Council

4)   Reconsideration of Scannell site.
Scannell - notes from the Council

 Agenda (pdf)

Minutes (.doc)

Minutes (.pdf)

Dec. 7, 2009

1. RZ 2008-MV-007/SEA 85-L-137; IMP building site, 8850 Richmond Hwy; tax map 109-2-01-0013A; This is a return for this project proposing to add two hotels to the IMP site.  This newest plan has additional conference center facilities included in the plan.  Seeking a vote of approval.  If the county staff has finished making comments on the new plan it will be posted to the web site.
   
   
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, and Chris Orvin, Website Manager and Grassroots Organizer.  Going forward, the principles of “smart growth” need to be used if we are ever going to get walkable, sustainable, livable communities. See www.smartergrowth.net for more information.
   
   
3. Depending on time, either before or after the Smarter Growth presentation, we will hear an update from Neal McBride on the plans for Laurel Hill.  The “final” public hearing is set for Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m., at the South County Secondary School Media Center.
   
4. Scannell Properties (return from Nov. 2 meeting) - David Gill will explain the current plan for providing a ball field off-site.  The Planning Commission hearing date is Jan. 13, 2010.

Agenda
(pdf)

Nov. 2, 2009

1. Scannell Properties, BRAC APR 08-IV-9S was approved by the BOS; they are now moving forward with the rezoning application.  Tax map: 108-1-((12))-6, 7A, 7B; 99-4-((8))-1, 2, 3B, 4, 5. This project involves the 118.3 acres located roughly at the intersection of Telegraph Road and the County Parkway.  From the applicant: “This rezoning proposes a level of office and light industrial development that is almost half of that available under existing residential and heavy industrial zoning. In that context, this rezoning creates reasonable design flexibility that will yield a pattern and type of development that properly responds to changes in the market conditions resulting from the BRAC relocations while acknowledging the existing environmental constraints.” PC date is January 13.  Seeking a vote of approval.
   Developer Guidelines (pdf)
   General Development Plan (2.7MB pdf)
   Statement of Justification (pdf)
   BOS approval of Comp Plan change (pdf)
2. Huntington Club APR nomination.  This property is located between North Kings Hwy and Huntington Avenue on the north side of the Huntington Metro station. From the applicant: “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, with 25-75% residential (625-1875 units), 25-75% office, and up to 25% retail uses.”  Expected to be for information only.
   Developer Guidelines (pdf)
   Statement of Justification (pdf)
   Map (jpg)
   Submitted APR nomination form (500k pdf)
3. RZ 2008-MV-007/SEA 85-L-137;  PC date 11/05/2009
   8850 Richmond Hwy; tax map 109-2-01-0013A; (IMP building site) This is a return for this project with additional conference center facilities included in the plan - see October case #1. There are now two proposed options for adding conference center facilities per the request of the Planning Commissioner and the Committee.  Seeking a vote of approval.
   Bldg 2 floor plan Option 1 (400k pdf)
   Bldg 2 floor plan Option 2 (800k pdf)

Agenda
(pdf)

Minutes
(pdf)

Oct. 5, 2009

1. RZ 2008-MV-007/SEA 85-L-137;  PC date 11/05/2009
   8850 Richmond Hwy; tax map 109-2-01-0013A; (IMP building site); Presenter: H. Kendrick Sanders, attorney for applicant;
   Rezone 8.82 acres from R-2 and C-8 to C-8 for two hotel buildings, retaining existing office building, FAR 0.50.  Amend SEA 85-L-137 to permit 26.4 cubic yards if fill within floodplain.
   Developer Guidelines form
   Google map
   Staff report (6.7MB)
   Proffer statement (from staff report p39-45, 4.8MB)
   Comment from a P&Z member re Comp Plan
   
   
2. 2232-V09-10;  PC date 11/18/2009;  8426 Old Mt. Vernon Road (GW RECenter); tax map 101-4((1))47-A; Presenter: Ed Donohue;
   125' Telecommunications Facility (Monopine) with associated ancillary equipment in secure fenced compound area
   Developer Guidelines form
   Google map
   Statement of Justification
   Development Plan (4.8MB)

Agenda