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Planning Commission approves rezoning, EV bus canopy, two-unit SUP and advances two zoning text amendments

Alexandria Planning Commission · September 4, 2025
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Summary

At its September meeting the Alexandria Planning Commission approved a rezoning on Helen Street, a development special-use permit for an Alexandria Transit Company bus canopy with EV charging, and a special-use permit for a two-unit home. The commission also initiated and recommended council approval of zoning text amendments on coastal resilience and a murals program.

The Alexandria Planning Commission on Sept. 24 approved a series of routine and substantive land-use items and moved two ordinance changes forward to City Council. Resolutions and votes were unanimous where recorded.

The commission approved a rezoning request for a property on Helen Street that would change zoning from R-25 (residential family) to RB (townhouse). Commissioner Brown moved to approve after staff identified a 1988 building permit and prior zoning approval that established rights for a structure previously deemed nonconforming; the motion carried 6-0.

The commission also approved a development special-use permit for the Alexandria Transit Company at 3000 Business Center Drive to expand maintenance, storage and parking and to construct a canopy with electrical vehicle charging stations. Commissioner Dube, while supporting the project as advancing…

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