D. Jason 'Jay' Portlance

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Alexandria Planning Commission weighs live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market

Awaiting Planning Commission action on SUP #2026-00024

Alexandria's Planning Commission will hear a request Tuesday night for a special use permit to put a small live-music stage at the Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden, a grocery and garden shop at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue. The applicant, D. Jason "Jay" Portlance, wants permission for two-piece bands or a DJ to perform in four-hour blocks during pop-up markets and special events.

Updated 2 hours ago

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Due to the small size of the stage and the close proximity to the pop-up markets, the noise [will] not exceed a reasonable decibel for people to converse and shop. — Special use permit application

from Alexandria Planning Commission weighs live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market · Updated 2 hours ago

Small stage [will be] used during special events and pop-up markets. There is no defined hours that the stage is used, however it is only used for 4 hour blocks per the noise permits issued for each event. — Special use permit application

from Alexandria Planning Commission weighs live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market · Updated 2 hours ago