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Commission backs rezoning and conversion of 601 Wythe Street to 18 residential units, approves encroachments

Alexandria Planning Commission · October 9, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended Council approve a rezoning from CDX to CRMUX, a special use permit and encroachment approvals to convert a former office building at 601 Wythe Street to 18 residential units. The applicant offered a voluntary contribution to the Housing Trust Fund and neighborhood leaders supported the conversion.

The Planning Commission on Oct. 9 voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a rezoning and related approvals to convert the existing office building at 601 Wythe Street into 18 residential units.

Sam Shelby of Planning and Zoning explained the proposal would rezone the property from CDX (Commercial Downtown) to CRMUX (Commercial Residential Mixed Use) and allow balconies and minor exterior changes needed to meet on‑site…

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