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    The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.

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      Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.

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      The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.

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      Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.

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    Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.

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Alexandria council meetings

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  • Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    901 Wythe Street

    Agenda Details

    2 items of legislation

    • 27-1480 Consideration of the minutes of the October 21, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing.

    • 27-1420 BAR2026-00421 - OHAD Request for alterations at 700 Chetworth Place. Applicant: Ridgeline Contractors LLC/Joe Van Cleve

  • Planning Commission Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305

    Agenda Details

    15 items of legislation

    • 27-1335 SIGN UP TO SPEAK - Complete a Speaker’s Form online at <https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/?body=PLANNING> or at the hearing to speak in person or via Zoom on the docket items below. Your speaker’s form must be submitted to the Clerk before the public hearing for which you want to speak on is closed. Written Comments - The public may submit written comments in advance to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov. For the City Council Public Hearing, submit written comments to the City Clerk at 703-746-4550, at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. City Cou...

    • SUb2026-10 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 #2026-00010 424 North Columbus Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots with variations for lot size and lot frontage; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: 424 N. Columbus Street LLC represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney

    • SUB2026-11 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 #2026-00011 5535 Dawes Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide two existing lots into two new lots with a variation for lot width; zoned R-20/Residential. Applicant: Dele Oshinowo represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney

    • SUB2026-12 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 #2026-00012 1803 Orchard Street Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide two existing lots into two new lots; zoned R-12/Residential Applicant: Amanda Perry and Lowell Perry represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney

    • DSP2026-00015 Development Site Plans are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Development Site Plan #2026-00015 201 Cambridge Road - Bishop Ireton Field Improvements Public Hearing and consideration of a Development Site Plan for improvements to an athletic field and bleachers at a private academic school with a modification to the front yard setback; zoned R-8/Residential. Applicant: Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington

    • SUP26-39 Special Use Permit #2026-00039 765 John Carlyle Street and 1900 Eisenhower Avenue - Carlyle Block P Public Hearing and consideration of a request for an amendment to the Carlyle Special Use Permit (amending SUP2025-00048) to: (1) convert approx. 60,099square feet of previously approved office use square footage to residential use square footage, (2) increase the previously approved building height from 210 to 220 feet, and (3) related amendments to the Carlyle Block P Design Guidelines, related to a previously approved multi-unit residential and commercial development; zoned CDD#1/Duke St...

    • ZTA26-06 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00006 Parking Requirements (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for text amendments to Sections 8-100 and 8-200 of the City Zoning Ordinance to amend residential off-street parking requirements to: (1) comply with state-mandated minimum off-street parking requirements, designated areas, and administrative reductions; and (2) delete parking ratio adjustments and establish new parking maximums and requirements for affordable units. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental...

    • ZTA26-04 Administrative Site Plans ZTA

    • ZTA26-05 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00005 Historic Preservation (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for text amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance to: (1) amend Section 6-403(B)(2) to allow the Board of Architectural Review to delegate the waiver of rooftop mechanical screening requirements in the Old and Historic District and for 100-Year-Old Buildings; (2) amend Section 7-1800 to remove restrictions on ATM installations on contributing buildings in the Historic Districts; (3) amend Section 8-200(C)(6) to change the process for consi...

    • ZTA26-07 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00007 Affordability Requirements in the RMF Zone (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a text amendment to Section 3-1406 of the City Zoning Ordinance to amend the RMF/Residential multi-unit zone to clarify affordability requirements in the case of foreclosure. Staff: City of Alexandria, Office of Housing

    • 27-1472 Commissioners’ Reports, Comments & Questions

    • 27-1473 Planning & Zoning Director’s Report

    • 27-1474 Consideration of the minutes from the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing.

    • 27-1475 Consideration of the minutes from the October 6, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing.

    • 27-1476 SUP2026-00042 3646 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an existing McDonald’s restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Luis Gavignano, represented by Elizabeth Garcia Current and Business Name: McDonald’s #20494 City Planner: Rachel Drescher Status: Approved on September 30, 2026 SUP2026-00042 3646 King Street Administrative Special Use Permit request for a change of ownership of an existing McDonald’s restaurant; zoned: CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Luis Gavignano, represented by Elizabeth Garcia Current and Business Name: Mc...

  • Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive

    Agenda Details

    2 items of legislation

    • 27-1425 BZA2026-00018 3337 King Street Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Variance to construct a 6.00 foot fence in the required front yard; zoned: RB/Townhouse. Applicant: Joseph Delmontagne

    • 27-1426 BZA2026-00017 208 Virginia Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for Variances to construct a garage in the required side yards; zoned: R-8/Residential. Applicant: David and Rachel Helmreich

  • Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    901 Wythe Street

    Details

    2 items of legislation

    • BAR2026-00436 BAR2026-00436 - OHAD Request for alterations at 805 Chetworth Place. Applicant: Andrew Scott

    • 27-1471 Consideration of updates to the Utility Meters + Electric Vehicle Chargers Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Mechanical Equipment, HVAC, + Vents Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Accessory Structures Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Building Accessories Chapter of the Design...

  • Planning Commission Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305

    Agenda Details

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  • City Council Legislative Meeting

    , 6:15 PM

    Agenda Details

    16 items of legislation

    • 27-1464 Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution by City Council. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

    • 27-1380 Executive Session

    • 27-1386 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

    • 27-1387 Red Ribbon Week

    • 27-1463 Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors (Mayor Gaskins) *City Council/School Board Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Waterfront Commission (Vice Mayor Bagley) *COG Transportation Planning Board (Councilman Aguirre) *City Council/School Board Ad Hoc Committee on Election Reform (Councilman Aguirre and Councilwoman Marks) Economic Opportunities Commission (Councilwoman Marks) Transportation Commission (Councilman Chapman and Counci...

    • 27-1421 Update on the Community Lodgings Inc. (CLI) Elbert Avenue Housing Project.

    • 27-1381 Update on the Detention Center Study

    • 27-1378 Update on Duke Street Land Use Plan

    • 27-1470 Update on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)

    • 27-1354 Consideration of the Acceptance of a State Grant Award for the Freedom House Interior Rehabilitation & Accessibility Improvements Project.

    • 27-1369 Consideration of a Retroactive Grant Application to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture for the Commonwealth History Fund Grant Program.

    • 27-1373 Consideration of a Grant Submission to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to Support Site Remediation for Potomac Yard Landbay G - Block G.

    • 27-1379 Consideration of a Concept Proposal from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for the Rape Prevention and Education Program (RPE).

    • 27-1456 Consideration of a Grant Application to Virginia Housing for the Capacity Building Training Grant to Fund Mold and Moisture Response Training for City Staff and Partners.

    • 27-1466 Consideration of the Appointment of an Interim Independent Policing Auditor.

    • 27-1371 Consideration of City Council Schedule.

  • Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    901 Wythe Street

    Minutes Details

    5 items of legislation

    • 27-1442 Consideration of the minutes of the October 7, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing.

    • BAR2026-00380 BAR2026-00380 - OHAD Request for signage and alterations at 726 King Street. Applicant: Gorjana, represented by Katie Gray, Expediter

    • BAR2026-00354 BAR2026-00354 - Parker Gray Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 724, 726, & 728 North Patrick Street. Applicant: Steeple Home Company LLC, represented by Stephen Kulinski, Architect BAR2026-00355 - Parker Gray Request for alterations at 724, 726, & 728 North Patrick Street. Applicant: Steeple Home Company LLC, represented by Stephen Kulinski, Architect

    • 27-1366 Consideration of updates to the Utility Meters + Electric Vehicle Chargers Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Mechanical Equipment, HVAC, + Vents Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Exterior Lighting Chapter of the Design Guidelines for the Parker-Gray District and the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Consideration of updates to the Security Features Chapter of the Design Guidel...

    • 27-1457 BAR2026-00344 Request for storefront installation at 404 King Street. Applicant: MJ Park BAR2026-00407 Request for fence, pergola, and EV charger installation at 318 North Payne Street. Applicant: Amanda McNiff BAR2025-00430 Request for signage installation at 683 North Washington Street. Applicant: Karlo Sandi BAR2026-00435 Request for roof replacement at 121 North Fairfax Street. Applicant: Todd Hafner BAR2026-00434 Request for fence and window replacement at 1001 Oronoco Street. Applicant: Priscilla Kinney BAR2026-00415 Request for window replacement at 402 North Lee Street. Applicant:...

  • Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing

    , 7:00 PM

    Council Chambers, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305

    Agenda Minutes Details

    4 items of legislation

    • 27-1353 APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A DEFERRAL BZA2026-00010 9 Potomac Court Public Hearing and consideration of a request for Variances to construct a deck in the required rear yard and reduce the required open space; zoned: RM/ Residential Townhouse. Applicant: Ronnie Vassalo Jr and Mary Savino

    • 27-1327 BZA2026-00015 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard Public hearing and consideration of a request for re-approval of a Special Exception to construct a second-story rear addition in the required side yard; zoned: R-8/Residential Applicant: Jane O’Connell Seward

    • 27-1326 BZA2026-00016 520 East Mount Ida Avenue Public hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Exception to construct a second story addition in the required side yard; zoned: R-2-5/Residential Applicant: Vivek Narula

    • 27-1328 Consideration of the minutes from the September 14, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing.

  • City Council Public Hearing

    , 9:30 AM

    Council Chamber

    Agenda Minutes Details

    11 items of legislation

    • 27-1384 Disability Employment Awareness Month

    • 27-1385 Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    • 27-1465 After items

    • 27-1413 Special Use Permit #2026-00035 108 and 110 North Quaker Lane Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a lot without frontage; zoned: R-20/Residential Single Family. Applicant: Anne M. Smucker, Trustee, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0

    • 27-1415 Special Use Permit #2026-00034 501 East Howell Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for construction of a two-unit dwelling on a developed substandard lot; zoned: R-2-5/Residential Single Family. Applicant: OV900 LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0

    • 27-1416 Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 1000 Saint Stephens Road Public hearing and consideration of requests for a Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan to construct athletic facilities at a private school, with a Special Use Permit for pole lighting in excess of 30 feet (amending DSUP2018-00003); zoned R-12/Residential. Applicant: Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia DBA St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 7-0

    • 27-1411 Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend Section 13-1-3 (COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - NIGHT ILLUMINATION) of Chapter 1 (GENERAL OFFENSES) of Title 13 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.

    • 27-1417 Master Plan Amendment #2026-00002 Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00003 Substandard Lots Public hearing and consideration of requests for (A) Initiation of an amendment to the Alexandria Master Plan; (B) an amendment to the North Ridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to clarify objectives related to substandard lot development; (C) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (D) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 12-400 (Substandard residential lots) and 12-900 (Developed substandard residential lots) to establish new regulation...

    • 27-1414 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: Recommend Approval 7-0

    • 27-1419 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 per Section 11-601 of the Zoning Ordinance to construct 5 townhouses; zoned: CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Parker-Gray One, LLC represented by Duncan W. Blair, Attorney Planning Commission Action: Recommend Approval 6-0

    • 27-1418 Address Renumbering Appeal

  • City Council Legislative Meeting

    , 6:00 PM

    Agenda Minutes Details

    25 items of legislation

    • 27-1190 Landmark Community Development Authority Board Meeting

    • 27-1389 Electronic Participation resolution

    • 27-1350 Executive Session - VA Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(6) - Discussion or consideration of 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.

    • 27-1346 Ben Brenman proclamation

    • 27-1348 Tenants and Workers United proclamation

    • 27-1349 Breast Cancer Awareness proclamation

    • 27-1390 Oral reports

    • 27-1345 State of the Economy

    • 27-1355 State of ALEX911

    • 27-1391 Receipt of resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

    • 27-1392 Uncontested Appointments for Board, Commission, and Committees

    • 27-1377 Minutes

    • 27-1332 Consideration of the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Center for Economic Support Grant Award from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

    • 27-1339 Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the City's Submitted Application for a Catalyst Grant through the World Wildlife Fund National Household Wasted Food Prevention Project.

    • 27-1341 Consideration of a Retroactive Grant Renewal Application for the Virginia Department of Education At-Risk After School Meal Program for the FY 2027 School Year Sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

    • 27-1342 Consideration of a Grant Application to the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) for Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiatives.

    • 27-1343 Monthly Financial Report, August

    • 27-1234 Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 13-1-3 (COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - NIGHT ILLUMINATION) of Chapter 1 (GENERAL OFFENSES) of Title 13 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.

    • 27-1374 viewer appointment

    • 27-1368 Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Friendship City Relationship with Osijek, Croatia.

    • 27-1393 Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force - 3-year term One citizen member

    • 27-1394 Alexandria Transportation Commission - 3-year term One citizen member who shall be a resident residing East of Quaker Lane possessing qualifications in land-use, transportation and/or municipal finance One citizen member who shall be a resident residing East of Quaker Lane

    • 27-1395 Archaeological Commission - 4-year term One Visit Alexandria representative or a representative of tourism

    • 27-1396 Beautification Commission - 2-year term One citizen member

    • 27-1397 Board of Zoning Appeals - 4-year term One citizen member

Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.

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