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Alexandria BZA approves three special exceptions, defers Potomac Court case
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals deferred a Potomac Court case and approved special exceptions for a Holly Street addition, an ADU conversion at 109 Ashby Street, and a rear porch at 105 East Howell (the porch approval included a drainage condition). The board also approved its FY2025 annual report after discussing past appeals and minutes accuracy.
The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals on Sept. 8 deferred one case and approved three special exceptions, while voting to adopt its fiscal year 2025 annual report.
City staff opened the meeting by reviewing procedures for the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Ms. Christensen called the roll to confirm a quorum. The Board first granted a deferral for BZA2025-99 (8 Potomac Court) at the applicant’s request; C. Barry moved to defer and the Board approved the deferral.
On 3106 Holly Street, staff described a request for a special exception to construct a two‑story addition and an open deck in the required side yard. Staff said the addition would extend an existing, nonconforming north side wall and noted that the two lots of record must be consolidated before a building permit is issued. ‘‘Staff is recommending approval of the special exception,’’ the planner said. Board…
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