Alexandria Rejects ADU Proposal

[Anonymous]

Weren't these the same people that screamed "MORE HOUSING!!!!" for months and months and even voted to change zoning to specifically allow for ADUs?

But when a dude in Del Ray wants to build on a vacant lot, they say no.

WTF?

https://www.alxnow.com/2024/03/14/alexandria-city-council-rejects-controversial-del-ray-adu-proposal/#disqus_thread

[Anonymous]

If they let you build an ADU, then everyone will build an ADU. That's the first step toward anarchy. Is that what you want? Anarchy?

[Anonymous]

The owner should give del ray a middle finger and turn the whole lot into low rise affordable housing

[Anonymous]

This is hilarious. Someone appears to be doing this exact same thing on Monroe Avenue between Walgreens and CVS.

[Anonymous]

It wasn't the ADU that they turned down, it was building a house there period. It just so happened that the house came with an ADU as well. The was a whole bunch of weird stuff going on with the plan, some sort of a driveway situation, the house wasn't actually accessible from the street, and there was some flooding issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't the ADU that they turned down, it was building a house there period. It just so happened that the house came with an ADU as well. The was a whole bunch of weird stuff going on with the plan, some sort of a driveway situation, the house wasn't actually accessible from the street, and there was some flooding issues.

Sure, but that is all just noise. Does the city want to expand housing or not? The guy was trying to build on a vacant lot. It is true infill development. It would have been a +2. Insane that they would deny it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't the ADU that they turned down, it was building a house there period. It just so happened that the house came with an ADU as well. The was a whole bunch of weird stuff going on with the plan, some sort of a driveway situation, the house wasn't actually accessible from the street, and there was some flooding issues.

Sure, but that is all just noise. Does the city want to expand housing or not? The guy was trying to build on a vacant lot. It is true infill development. It would have been a +2. Insane that they would deny it.

They only want to expand housing when it benefits big developers who donate to their campaigns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't the ADU that they turned down, it was building a house there period. It just so happened that the house came with an ADU as well. The was a whole bunch of weird stuff going on with the plan, some sort of a driveway situation, the house wasn't actually accessible from the street, and there was some flooding issues.

Sure, but that is all just noise. Does the city want to expand housing or not? The guy was trying to build on a vacant lot. It is true infill development. It would have been a +2. Insane that they would deny it.

They only want to expand housing when it benefits big developers who donate to their campaigns.

Or when those developers hand them checks for $260,000. I doubt Bill Euille was a one off.

[Anonymous]

Nah, I give Del Ray a pass.

hey already have one of the highest concentrations of mixed housing in the close in DMV area. SFHs, townhomes, bigger homes that have already been divided, small condo buildings, small apartment buildings, subsidized apartment buildings, market rate apartments. They have tiny streets and parking is already tough. Let them have their vacant lot and green space for the time being.

IMO Del Ray has already done enough and provides a good mix of housing options. I don't live in Del Ray. I am not interested in living in Del Ray.

[Anonymous]

I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

+1. Del Ray is where virtual signaling thrives. All those people are super smug in their self righteousness, 100% support ANYTHING the mayor, city council, the city manager and ACPS do, and they shouldn’t get some free pass here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

+1. Del Ray is where virtual signaling thrives. All those people are super smug in their self righteousness, 100% support ANYTHING the mayor, city council, the city manager and ACPS do, and they shouldn’t get some free pass here.

I can't agree with you there. I was at the farmers market this gorgeous Saturday and a huge percentage of homes had STOP THE ARENA signs in their yards and there was a large group of people at the market passing out info on how it is a bad deal all around. The Post this am came out with obscene projection used to prop up the whole thing- like $750 a night hotels and $75 parking. That aint happening.

The mayor will end up with egg on his face with this one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

+1. Del Ray is where virtual signaling thrives. All those people are super smug in their self righteousness, 100% support ANYTHING the mayor, city council, the city manager and ACPS do, and they shouldn’t get some free pass here.

I can't agree with you there. I was at the farmers market this gorgeous Saturday and a huge percentage of homes had STOP THE ARENA signs in their yards and there was a large group of people at the market passing out info on how it is a bad deal all around. The Post this am came out with obscene projection used to prop up the whole thing- like $750 a night hotels and $75 parking. That aint happening.

The mayor will end up with egg on his face with this one.

They support things as long as it doesn't affect them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

+1. Del Ray is where virtual signaling thrives. All those people are super smug in their self righteousness, 100% support ANYTHING the mayor, city council, the city manager and ACPS do, and they shouldn’t get some free pass here.

I can't agree with you there. I was at the farmers market this gorgeous Saturday and a huge percentage of homes had STOP THE ARENA signs in their yards and there was a large group of people at the market passing out info on how it is a bad deal all around. The Post this am came out with obscene projection used to prop up the whole thing- like $750 a night hotels and $75 parking. That aint happening.

The mayor will end up with egg on his face with this one.

Yes, and those people are the very definition of NIMBY. They are complete hypocrites.

Del Ray puts these people in office. They need to live with the policies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Del Ray is the strong hold for the current mayor and council. That neighborhood, more than any other, should have to live with what they vote for. The world NIMBY is thrown around a lot in Alexandria and used incorrectly. But this really is NIMBY-ism. They support the policies and the politicians but then object when those policies come to their neighborhood.

Also, you forgot to list the new tacky "modern farmhouse" McMansions that are quickly taking the place of the bungalows and small houses that once made that neighborhood special.

+1. Del Ray is where virtual signaling thrives. All those people are super smug in their self righteousness, 100% support ANYTHING the mayor, city council, the city manager and ACPS do, and they shouldn’t get some free pass here.

I can't agree with you there. I was at the farmers market this gorgeous Saturday and a huge percentage of homes had STOP THE ARENA signs in their yards and there was a large group of people at the market passing out info on how it is a bad deal all around. The Post this am came out with obscene projection used to prop up the whole thing- like $750 a night hotels and $75 parking. That aint happening.

The mayor will end up with egg on his face with this one.

You don't have to agree with me but that doesn't make my statements false. And the mayor doesn't GAF what I think or what you think because he isn't running for re-election. And every single person you saw at the farmer's market handing out info or that had a sign in their yard to stop the arena would still vote for all those people, EVERY ONE. I mean, what is more Del Ray than your statement: "I was at the farmers market this gorgeous Saturday and ......."