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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationVICINITY MAP

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Potomac Yard CDD Concept Plan Condition 35:Relocation of the existing VA Power substation “in order that pedestrian-oriented buildings may be constructed along the entire Monroe Avenue frontage facing Simpson Fields”

A new substation is envisioned to be“…architecturally integrated into the surrounding CDD development…”

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationSITE CONTEXT

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NECESSARY APPROVALS

Development Special Use Permit

Special Use Permit Amendment for Gold Crust Bakery

Conveyance of VDOT Property5

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationLand Swap

Existing VA DominionProperty Line

To be dedicated toCity of Alexandria

Land Area to be Swapped Approximately 12 – 13,000 S.F. Total

To be dedicated toVA Dominion Power

Future Property of theCity of Alexandria

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationSITE CONTEXT

View looking towards Jefferson Davis Highway

Monroe Avenue

View of Monroe Sidewalk West (Towards Giant and YMCA)

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationGold Crust Bakery & VA Dominion Property

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Access to Substation at Nelson extension

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationArchitectural Context for Screening Design

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationUnion Street Substation

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationArchitectural Context for Screening Design

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationScreening Design

VA Dominion Power Substation – New Facade Gold Crust Bakery

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationBakery Loading Dock Alternative Location on Monroe Avenue

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationBakery Loading Dock Alternative Location on Monroe Avenue

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Virginia Dominion Power SubstationNo Land Swap Alternative Site Plan

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Community Process:Del Ray Land Use Committee

Impacts to Adjacent Properties: Gold Crust Bakery, Existing Access Easement, Landbay L, Simpson FieldsStreetscape along Monroe AvenueRetail vs. Open Space along Monroe AvenuePedestrian or Vehicular Access for Nelson extensionNoise and Lighting Impacts of substation

Future Community Process Review:PYDACDel Ray Civic AssociationPlanning Commission/City Council

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