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Planning commission backs 8-unit, car‑free infill at 220–224 S. Peyton with parking reduction
Summary
The commission recommended council approval of a small mixed‑use infill building at 220–224 South Peyton Street that would replace a surface lot with an eight‑unit, transit‑oriented development and remove seven on‑site parking spaces, prompting neighbors to raise concerns about flooding, emergency access and street parking.
The Alexandria Planning Commission on Jan. 6 recommended council approval of a development special use permit for 220 and 224 South Peyton Street, a triangular infill project proposed by Windmill Hill LLC.
Stephanie Sample of the Department of Planning and Zoning said the proposal would replace a 100% impervious surface parking lot with a mixed‑use building containing ground‑floor commercial space and eight one‑bedroom rental units on the second and third floors. Staff said the project would remove two curb cuts, widen sidewalks, add street trees and exceed minimum stormwater treatment…
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