Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases are heard by the Planning Commission, placed on the City Council docket for information, and heard by City Council only upon appeal. Subdivision #2025-00012 102 East Monroe Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-subdivide an existing lot into two lots; zoned R-2-5/Residential. Applicant: Alabama Ave LLC, represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney

The Planning Commission is considering a request to re-subdivide an existing lot at 102 East Monroe Avenue into two separate lots. The property is currently zoned R-2-5/Residential. The applicant, Alabama Ave LLC, represented by attorney Duncan Blair, proposes to divide the 6,750 sq ft lot into two 3,375 sq ft lots, each with 25 feet of width and frontage. The existing single-unit dwelling on the property would be demolished. The proposed lots would comply with R-2-5 zoning requirements for a semi-detached, two-unit dwelling. This type of subdivision is consistent with historical re-subdivisions in the original Northwest Alexandria Subdivision dating back to 1890. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions including the demolition of the existing dwelling before new construction or sale of the lots and compliance with all zoning ordinances. A resident expressed concerns regarding potential increases in stormwater runoff, parking issues that could block alleys, and maintaining the street wall character along Monroe Avenue.