City Council OKs New Development at Yates Corner
New dry cleaners, upgraded 7-Eleven and auto repair at corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria’s City Council on Saturday approved requests by Yates Holdings and 7-Eleven that will bring new and upgraded development to the corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue. Yates Holdings will open a dry cleaners and a light auto repair business in the block covering 515 Mount Vernon Ave. and 401 and 405 E. Braddock Road. 7-Eleven was granted its request to continue operating its store in that block, which has been in existence for more than 50 years at that site. However, at least one citizen expressed concern with store alcohol sales. As part of the planning process, Yates also sought approval to create an ornamental wall that would encroach in the public right of way. That request was granted, although resident Amy Slack…
