By JIM BUTLER

James Vanderhoeven wants to expand parking at a shopping center and is asking the Alexandria Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow it.

The board will hear his request at 4 p.m. June 24 and send its recommendation to the City Council, which has the deciding vote.

The shopping center fronts on Jackson Street. The zoning issue is on Dawkins Street, a block over from Jackson.

Vanderhoeven is asking to rezone 3105 and 3031 Dawkins from residential (SF2) to business (B-3), which would allow expansion of parking for existing businesses.

A similar petition, involving the lots and two others, was not recommended by the Board in 2021 after some residents objected.

They expressed concerns about noise, traffic and potential adverse drainage impact.

Vanderhoeven attempted unsuccessfully to allay those concerns.