ALEXANDRIA — Rumors that a Chipotle Mexican Grill was being built on the former site of Longtrees Woodfired Grill are true.

Chipotle is mentioned in the Alexandria Planning Commission minutes while they were discussing granting a permit to another business that will share Chipotle's parking lot — a rapid oil change business.

James Douthit, doing business as Valvoline LLC, received a conditional use permit to perform minor auto repairs and oil changes at the site. A new building is being constructed.

Both Valvoline and Chipotle will be located on the east portion of the former Longtrees site, south of 44th Avenue, which is being redeveloped. It’s about 165-feet east of the Walmart frontage road. It will share its parking and access with Chipotle currently under construction to the w

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