City of Alexandria: Reject SUP #2026-00013 (include zip/neighborhood when signing)
The Issue
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the City of Alexandria — specifically with a significant concentration from the Del Ray neighborhood and the blocks immediately surrounding the subject parcel — oppose SUP #2026-00013 (404-A East Alexandria Avenue):
- This proposal requires special approvals to construct a single-unit dwelling on a vacant substandard lot and for a lot without frontage on a public street. TWO Special Use Permits are requested due to the lot's inherent deficiencies:
- Per Section 12-400 – Substandard residential lots, for a dwelling to be built on a vacant substandard lot, approval of a special use permit by City Council is required.
- Per Section 7-1007 – Land without frontage, for a lot without frontage on a public street, development also requires SUP.
- Scheduled Public Hearing Dates:
- Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday June 2, 2026
- City Council Hearing: Saturday June 13, 2026
Requests to approve development of this lot have been brought before City Council multiple times over the past three years, with each prior application ultimately resulting in unanimous denial by City Council, despite staff’s ongoing recommendations for approval. The proposals have faced significant opposition from both the Del Ray Citizens Association and adjacent neighbors and have repeatedly encountered procedural errors and inconsistencies.
Again, we request that this application be denied, or at minimum deferred until the issues outlined below are fully resolved, clarified, and documented prior to consideration of this application.
SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES & ACTION REQUESTS
I. Fire & Emergency Access
The proposed development is an infill parcel lacking traditional frontage and presents unresolved fire and emergency access concerns, including access constraints and lack of a clearly defined emergency access plan.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a clearly defined emergency access plan and resolution of life-safety fire safety concerns prior to consideration of SUP #2026-00013, consistent with prior City precedent in similar cases.
II. Construction Access & Right-of-Way Concerns
Adjacent right-of-way vacations approved by City Council remain unresolved despite repeated attempts to finalize implementation. Questions remain regarding whether construction and emergency access assumptions rely upon use of these areas.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a construction & emergency access plan demonstrating that these activities can occur without reliance upon adjacent pending right-of-way areas.
III. Boundary and Lot Dimension Discrepancies
Survey discrepancies which have been acknowledged by city staff and inconsistencies in historic records raise unresolved questions regarding lot boundaries and the dimensions currently being used to evaluate compliance.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require independent resolution and verification of lot boundaries prior to consideration.
IV. Flooding, Stormwater & Soil Stability
The proposed large below-grade footprint is located at a site of known storm-related flooding and lies within the Hooff's Run watershed; there is significant concern that the proposed development will impact existing flooding conditions and subsurface water movement and this has not been sufficiently evaluated in the current report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a full engineering evaluation of above- and below-ground impacts prior to consideration.
V. Tree Removal & Environmental Impact
Required removal of nearby mature trees and further construction-related impacts to the surrounding trees have previously been acknowledged by city staff, yet remain vague and lack clearly defined monitoring or enforcement standards in the current report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a clear outline of trees that will be removed and a more detailed protection and monitoring plan for all other adjacent trees prior to consideration.
We certify that the individuals listed in the attached signature pages support the position stated in this petition and are residents, property owners, or stakeholders in the City of Alexandria.
**E-signatures via this platform are greatly appreciated; however hard-copy signatures on paper from surrounding neighbors may carry more impact when presented to City Council. Please email NoOn404A@gmail.com to schedule to meet with a neighborhood volunteer to sign in person!**
Victory
The Issue
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the City of Alexandria — specifically with a significant concentration from the Del Ray neighborhood and the blocks immediately surrounding the subject parcel — oppose SUP #2026-00013 (404-A East Alexandria Avenue):
- This proposal requires special approvals to construct a single-unit dwelling on a vacant substandard lot and for a lot without frontage on a public street. TWO Special Use Permits are requested due to the lot's inherent deficiencies:
- Per Section 12-400 – Substandard residential lots, for a dwelling to be built on a vacant substandard lot, approval of a special use permit by City Council is required.
- Per Section 7-1007 – Land without frontage, for a lot without frontage on a public street, development also requires SUP.
- Scheduled Public Hearing Dates:
- Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday June 2, 2026
- City Council Hearing: Saturday June 13, 2026
Requests to approve development of this lot have been brought before City Council multiple times over the past three years, with each prior application ultimately resulting in unanimous denial by City Council, despite staff’s ongoing recommendations for approval. The proposals have faced significant opposition from both the Del Ray Citizens Association and adjacent neighbors and have repeatedly encountered procedural errors and inconsistencies.
Again, we request that this application be denied, or at minimum deferred until the issues outlined below are fully resolved, clarified, and documented prior to consideration of this application.
SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES & ACTION REQUESTS
I. Fire & Emergency Access
The proposed development is an infill parcel lacking traditional frontage and presents unresolved fire and emergency access concerns, including access constraints and lack of a clearly defined emergency access plan.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a clearly defined emergency access plan and resolution of life-safety fire safety concerns prior to consideration of SUP #2026-00013, consistent with prior City precedent in similar cases.
II. Construction Access & Right-of-Way Concerns
Adjacent right-of-way vacations approved by City Council remain unresolved despite repeated attempts to finalize implementation. Questions remain regarding whether construction and emergency access assumptions rely upon use of these areas.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a construction & emergency access plan demonstrating that these activities can occur without reliance upon adjacent pending right-of-way areas.
III. Boundary and Lot Dimension Discrepancies
Survey discrepancies which have been acknowledged by city staff and inconsistencies in historic records raise unresolved questions regarding lot boundaries and the dimensions currently being used to evaluate compliance.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require independent resolution and verification of lot boundaries prior to consideration.
IV. Flooding, Stormwater & Soil Stability
The proposed large below-grade footprint is located at a site of known storm-related flooding and lies within the Hooff's Run watershed; there is significant concern that the proposed development will impact existing flooding conditions and subsurface water movement and this has not been sufficiently evaluated in the current report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a full engineering evaluation of above- and below-ground impacts prior to consideration.
V. Tree Removal & Environmental Impact
Required removal of nearby mature trees and further construction-related impacts to the surrounding trees have previously been acknowledged by city staff, yet remain vague and lack clearly defined monitoring or enforcement standards in the current report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Require a clear outline of trees that will be removed and a more detailed protection and monitoring plan for all other adjacent trees prior to consideration.
We certify that the individuals listed in the attached signature pages support the position stated in this petition and are residents, property owners, or stakeholders in the City of Alexandria.
**E-signatures via this platform are greatly appreciated; however hard-copy signatures on paper from surrounding neighbors may carry more impact when presented to City Council. Please email NoOn404A@gmail.com to schedule to meet with a neighborhood volunteer to sign in person!**
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Petition created on May 25, 2026