Petition Requesting the Alexandria City Counsel Uphold the Goals and Visions of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan by Disapproving the Request by Public Storage to Build a Storage Facility on South Pickett Street
Public Storage’s request to build a new storage facility on South Pickett is totally inconsistent with this very specific vision for South Pickett. The undersigned do not want this ill-conceived project to be the catalyst for future development within the EWSAP. Doing so will make properties along South Pickett less attractive for residential and mixed use. In addition, it will embolden future developers within the SAP to also ask for amendments to the EWSAP in order to permit additional inconsistent uses within a geographic area that is vital to the future economic well being of the City as well as to enhancing the quality of life within the West End.
The Public Storage project is particularly inappropriate given that a number of recent and future projects have met the goals and vision of the EWSAP. There are currently multiple residential and mixed use projects on South Pickett which have been completed in the last 3 years including Modera Tempo, Brandywine Senior Living, a yet to be named apartment building with first floor retail and Cambria Square. Greenhill Companies are currently in the approval process for a CDD on their entire site that embody the tenants of both the Eisenhower West and Landmark Van Dorn Small Area Plans.
In light of the foregoing, the undersigned formally request the Alexandria City Council to disapprove Item 11 on the Docket for the December 15, 2018 City Council Public Hearing concerning the request by Public Storage for a Coordinated Development District Conceptual Design Plan, Development Special Use Permit and Transportation Management Plan Special Use Permit relating to 880 and 890 South Pickett Street and 620 Burnside Place.
Updates
December 13, 2018
The growth in support for this initiative demonstrates a clear consensus regarding our neighborhood vision. This momentum confirms that our community expects development in the West End to remain consistent with the established Eisenhower West Small Area Plan.
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2018
78 Comments
I request that the city stick to the original vision and deny the new storage facility. Look at the beautiful new apartment building at the corner of Van Dorn and S. Pickett, that is the vision we see and want!
I oppose another storage unit in the west end. We need to maintain the commitment to a mixed use area in our end of the City. We have more people in the west end than any other part if the City. We don’t need more industrial areas.
More storage or other new industrial is not what we have been promised as longtime residents. Stick to the stated vision of mixed use with new retail/dining. Also promised has been improved pedestrian access to these new residences, businesses and Metro. Large vehicles going in/out of a huge storage center doesn't seem to fit into that plan.
As a member of the Eisenhower West Advisory Group I strongly oppose this CDD. This would set the vision of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan back at least 25 years.
I strongly urge the Alexandria City Council to disapprove item 11 on the Docket for 12/15/2018. This is an entirely unsuitable use of prime land in an area that can become a magnet for residential and mixed use, bringing in plenty of tax dollars for the city from residents eager for beautiful surroundings with places to live, shop, eat and play.
I support the petition requesting the Alexandria City Counsel Uphold the Goals and Visions of the EWSAP by disapproving the request by Public Storage to build a storage facility on South Pickett Street.
Stop Public Storage From Doing an Around End on the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan
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Petition Requesting the Alexandria City Counsel Uphold the Goals and Visions of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan by Disapproving the Request by Public Storage to Build a Storage Facility on South Pickett Street
Public Storage’s request to build a new storage facility on South Pickett is totally inconsistent with this very specific vision for South Pickett. The undersigned do not want this ill-conceived project to be the catalyst for future development within the EWSAP. Doing so will make properties along South Pickett less attractive for residential and mixed use. In addition, it will embolden future developers within the SAP to also ask for amendments to the EWSAP in order to permit additional inconsistent uses within a geographic area that is vital to the future economic well being of the City as well as to enhancing the quality of life within the West End.
The Public Storage project is particularly inappropriate given that a number of recent and future projects have met the goals and vision of the EWSAP. There are currently multiple residential and mixed use projects on South Pickett which have been completed in the last 3 years including Modera Tempo, Brandywine Senior Living, a yet to be named apartment building with first floor retail and Cambria Square. Greenhill Companies are currently in the approval process for a CDD on their entire site that embody the tenants of both the Eisenhower West and Landmark Van Dorn Small Area Plans.
In light of the foregoing, the undersigned formally request the Alexandria City Council to disapprove Item 11 on the Docket for the December 15, 2018 City Council Public Hearing concerning the request by Public Storage for a Coordinated Development District Conceptual Design Plan, Development Special Use Permit and Transportation Management Plan Special Use Permit relating to 880 and 890 South Pickett Street and 620 Burnside Place.
Updates
December 13, 2018
The growth in support for this initiative demonstrates a clear consensus regarding our neighborhood vision. This momentum confirms that our community expects development in the West End to remain consistent with the established Eisenhower West Small Area Plan.
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2018
78 Comments
I don’t understand why the city planners of Alexandria have no vision for the city. The land is VALUABLE. They should be helping create communities, accommodate population growth, and increase metro transportation links. Another storage facility does not meet any of these goals.
I request that the city stick to the original vision and deny the new storage facility. Look at the beautiful new apartment building at the corner of Van Dorn and S. Pickett, that is the vision we see and want!
I oppose another storage unit in the west end. We need to maintain the commitment to a mixed use area in our end of the City. We have more people in the west end than any other part if the City. We don’t need more industrial areas.
More storage or other new industrial is not what we have been promised as longtime residents. Stick to the stated vision of mixed use with new retail/dining. Also promised has been improved pedestrian access to these new residences, businesses and Metro. Large vehicles going in/out of a huge storage center doesn't seem to fit into that plan.
As a member of the Eisenhower West Advisory Group I strongly oppose this CDD. This would set the vision of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan back at least 25 years.
I strongly urge the Alexandria City Council to disapprove item 11 on the Docket for 12/15/2018. This is an entirely unsuitable use of prime land in an area that can become a magnet for residential and mixed use, bringing in plenty of tax dollars for the city from residents eager for beautiful surroundings with places to live, shop, eat and play.
I support the petition requesting the Alexandria City Counsel Uphold the Goals and Visions of the EWSAP by disapproving the request by Public Storage to build a storage facility on South Pickett Street.
Stop Public Storage From Doing an Around End on the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan
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I don’t understand why the city planners of Alexandria have no vision for the city. The land is VALUABLE. They should be helping create communities, accommodate population growth, and increase metro transportation links. Another storage facility does not meet any of these goals.