City approves 3‑year extension for Braddock West DSUP with conditions to house Lincoln Lodge and preserve 14 affordable units

Alexandria City Council approved a three‑year extension of the Braddock West Development Special Use Permit on Nov. 5, after staff and the applicant negotiated alternative condition language to preserve affordable housing and create a home for Lincoln Lodge.

Catherine Miliaras, principal planner, told council the project would reduce stormwater runoff by "30% above the requirement," provide 180 transit‑oriented residential units and include 14 committed affordable units. Staff proposed condition language requiring a finished nonprofit space on Madison Street (approximately 2,500 sq ft) that could be provided in a turnkey condition and applied as a credit against several monetary contributions, with a cap of $1,300,000.

Neighbors raised concerns about flooding at a nearby intersection and the building’s height and setbacks; the West Old Town Citizens Association asked for larger setbacks and repairs to the intersection before additional density proceeds. Lincoln Lodge representatives urged approval, saying the condition would restore a long‑time civic asset to Madison Street.

Council action: The council moved approval with amendment 133 (including the Lincoln Lodge provisions and the capped credit), and approved the DSUP extension by roll‑call vote.

Implementation and follow‑up: The applicant must submit itemized costs for the nonprofit fit‑out prior to certificate-of-occupancy and the city will apply two‑thirds of eligible construction costs as a credit against listed monetary contributions; milestone reporting will be required.