Councilman· 2013-2027
John Taylor Chapman
Alexandria
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- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 1:47:28
- Avg per meeting
- 8:57
- Segments
- 1318
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
New Townhome Construction and Scale at 415 North Alfred Street
Substantial private investment in new housing units with potential impacts on nearby property values and street parking.
State of the Economy and Commercial Real Estate Trends
Informs regional economic development strategies and local budget priorities.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Athletic Facility Expansion
Private capital investment by the school will enhance campus facilities.
Community Lodgings Inc. Elbert Avenue Housing Project
ARHA Tenant Conditions and Rental Assistance
Potential housing maintenance and capital improvement needs.
Expansion of Economic Mobility Programs via CFE Fund Grant
Brings in $170,000 in external grant funding through April 2028.
Alterations at 700 Chetworth Place
Property value adjustments may occur based on improvements.
Townhouse Development Concept at 330 North Washington Street
Private investment to redevelop an underutilized parking lot into six residential townhomes.
Commercial-to-Residential Conversions on North Washington Street
Private investment in commercial-to-residential conversion.
PRGS Site Infrastructure Financing and Redevelopment
Substantial private investment in multi-unit residential, commercial, and public open space infrastructure.
Warehouse-to-Residential Conversion on Pendleton Street
Converts underutilized commercial space into residential property.
Carlyle House Roof Material Debate
Replacing with wood shingles may incur higher upfront or long-term maintenance costs for Nova Parks.
Cluster Townhouses on North Patrick Street
Adds five new residential units near transit corridors.
New Townhome Development at N. Fairfax & N. Lee Streets
Major private investment in downtown residential real estate.
Historic District Commercial and Residential Redevelopment
Private investments in historic properties enhance local property values and commercial vitality.
New Construction Design at 1126 Prince Street
Private real estate investment for historic district redevelopment.
Office-to-Residential Conversion on Princess Street
Generates $41,395 for the Housing Trust Fund from the Washington Street conversion alone while revitalizing dead commercial corridors.
Fenestration Ratios and Glass Extent on Historic Riverfront Alterations
Private renovation costs.
Infill Development on Substandard Lot without Frontage
Private investment in a single-family infill home.
Infill Development and Scale on North Columbus Street
Encourages car-free urban living and provides infill housing investment, though localized drainage issues require private mitigation.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Chapman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 (1000 Saint Stephens Road)
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 (724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street)
Landmark Community Development Authority Board Meeting
Commission for the Arts - 3-year term One professional in fields relevant to arts and cultural development, including cultural planning, marketing, finance, funding, tourism, promotion, nonprofit organizational development, and real estate…
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 - 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street
Docket Item 7: Subdivision #2026-00006 & Development Site Plan #2026-00003 (415 North Alfred Street)
Docket Item 8: Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 (724-728 North Patrick Street)
Resolution Approving the Term Sheet for PRGS Property Redevelopment
Subdivision #2026-00007 & PRGS Development Approvals (1300 N. Royal Street)
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10005
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10003
Development Special Use Permit #2025-10033 (Eisenhower Pointe Phase 2)
26-0852 Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) - 4-year term 1 Alexandria Resident Council representative b) Archaeological Commission - 4-year term 1…
Development Site Plan #2025-00030 (806 North Columbus Street)
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Appointments
Development Special Use Permit for 220 & 224 South Peyton Street
Voting record (3)(Development)
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Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 (1000 Saint Stephens Road)
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 (724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street)
Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 - 724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street
Moved to defer to explore retaining commercial space.