Council approves October 7, 2026 Minutes, 5–0

Approval of October 7, 2026 Minutes

5 yes, 0 no

BAR2026-00380 - 726 King Street

5 yes, 0 no

BAR2026-00354 & BAR2026-00355 - 724, 726, & 728 North Patrick Street

5 yes, 0 no

Design Guidelines Updates (Approved Chapters)

5 yes, 0 no

Design Guidelines Updates (Deferred Chapters)

0 yes, 0 no

Deferral of 9 Potomac Court Variance

4 yes, 0 no

Special Exception Re-Approval for 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard

4 yes, 0 no

Special Exception for 520 East Mount Ida Avenue

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Consideration of the minutes from the September 14, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing.

0 yes, 0 no

621 King Street Alterations

621 King Street (Parcel Address: 615 King Street)

Request for new business signage and storefront alterations at 726 King Street.

approved (5-0) · still approved

724-728 North Patrick Street Demolition & Alterations

724, 726, & 728 North Patrick Street

Request for partial demolition, encapsulation, and alterations at three adjacent parcels on North Patrick Street.

approved (5-0) · still approved

520 East Mount Ida Avenue Special Exception

520 East Mount Ida Avenue

Request for a special exception to construct a second-story addition in the required side yard on a small lot.

approved (4-0) · still approved

9 Potomac Court Variances

9 Potomac Court

Request for variances to construct a deck in the required rear yard and reduce required open space.

tabled (4-0) · still tabled

2807 Old Dominion Boulevard Special Exception

2807 Old Dominion Boulevard

Request for re-approval of a special exception to construct a second-story rear addition in the required side yard.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Special Exception at 2807 Old Dominion Boulevard

The board will consider re-approving a special exception for a second-story rear addition.

What it means: The property owner seeking home expansion.

Special Exception at 520 East Mount Ida Avenue

The board will review a special exception request for a second-story side yard addition.

What it means: The property owner seeking to expand living space.

Variance Request at 9 Potomac Court

The board will evaluate a requested deferral for variances to construct a rear deck and reduce open space on Potomac Court.

What it means: The property owners seeking the variance.

Residential Side-Yard and Rear-Yard Additions

Homeowners are seeking special exceptions to expand their older, compact homes while navigating tight setback rules. The board evaluated requests for second-story additions that align with existing non-complying side yard walls.

What it means: Individual homeowners gaining additional living space.

Design Guidelines Update and Public Outreach Process

The board reviewed proposed revisions to various chapters of the design guidelines governing the Parker-Gray and Old and Historic Alexandria districts, adopting several updates while postponing others.

What it means: Property owners and architects seeking clear, updated guidance for historic district renovations.