Minutes of Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, December
14, 2010; 7:00 pm
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners Present: Francis Campbell, David Garrison (chairing), Carol Green, Neil Glick, Will Hill, Kenan Jarboe, Norman Metzger, Kirsten Oldenburg, Michael Patterson, and Mary Wright.
Commissioners Absent: none
Also in attendance: ANC6B Staff Assistant, Bert Randolph.
Following the introduction of Commissioners, the Chair announced that one zoning case (#06-34/06-34A) was being removed from the agenda because the case had been withdrawn from the Zoning Commission by the applicants. Commissioner Jarboe asked that the agenda be revised to add a vote to designate Commissioners to appear on behalf of ANC6B before the ABC Board on the 8th Street Bar & Grill protest case. The revised agenda was adopted by voice vote.
Commissioner Garrison offered the following remarks on ANC6B colleagues departing the Commission at the end of 2010, thanking all of them for their service:
Commissioner
Michael Patterson was elected in a special election and then re-elected for a
full term in 2008. Although he inherited
the issue from his predecessor, Michael carefully considered the proposal for a
historic district for the
Commissioner Mary Wright was first elected in 2000 and is now completing her 5th term. Through many years chairing the ABC Committee, Mary has come to know most of the proprietors of the various businesses along the commercial corridors in 6B and has helped the Commission to better understand what it takes to run a successful venture on the Hill.
Commissioner Kenan Jarboe was first elected in 1998 and is now completing 5 terms on the Commission. During this period, he has held several positions on the Commission, including Chair. Ken is far and away our most knowledgeable member as regards the intricacies of DC government programs and processes. His ability to recall how the Commission approached a particular issue years prior is legendary. In ways too many to recount this evening, Ken is the heart and sole of the Commission and we will greatly miss his steady hand and wise counsel. On a personal note, I want to express my gratitude to Ken for his willingness to help me learn the ropes so as to become an effective commissioner during the 4 ½ years I have been on this body. I could not have gotten this far without his patient, insightful counsel.
Commissioner Will Hill is marking the end of 18 years of distinguished service on this Commission. First elected in 1990, his 9 terms on the Commission span an important and dynamic period on the Hill. He has rarely missed a Commission meeting and, throughout, has fought hard to help his constituents and to improve his neighborhood.
Mr. Vernon Mallou suggested that the Commission modify its standard agenda so that important community items, such as Eastern Market and EMMCA, be placed before the ABC and Planning & Zoning cases. Commissioner Garrison thanked Mr. Mallou for his suggestion but explained that ABC cases had been moved up in the agenda this year to accommodate the business owners who needed to get back to their establishments as early as possible.
Mr. Ivan Frishberg, Commissioner-elect, echoed Commissioner Garrison’s thanks for the service of departing Commissioners. He noted that the Committee reports had been posted to the ANC6B website a day ahead of the meeting and commented that the Retail Mix Task Force was doing impressive work. He also commented that he did not feel a defacto moratorium that the Commission seems to be pursuing was a good idea and looked forward to discussions at the January meeting about criteria like in use by the Dupont Circle ANC.
Ms Sharon Ryan presented the
Commission with a petition signed by 45 residents living near to 12th
&
Mr. Brian Pate, Commissioner elect, asked if Commissioner Metzger would provide an update on the Retail Mix Task Force this evening.
Commissioner Metzger made a report on the status of the
Retail Mix Task Force. He said the
principal message coming out of the forum on moratoria was that the instrument
can be designed in many ways to suit local conditions. Going forward, the task force plans to (1)
examine the
Commissioner Green moved (with a second by Commissioner Glick) that a vote on the DDOT petition presented earlier be added to the agenda. The motion was approved and Commissioner Garrison suggested the item be added to the top of the Planning & Zoning section of the agenda.
4. Presentation
None
5. ABC
Committee
Bullfeathers, Lic # ABRA-021165,
CR 02,
Commissioner Wright reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the license renewal contingent upon a signed voluntary agreement. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the recommendation.
Commissioner Wright reported the Committee recommended that the Commission take no position on the license renewal. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the recommendation.
Pacifico, Lic # ABRA-086033, CR,
Commissioner Wright reported the Committee recommended that the Commission protest the new license application based on adverse impact on peace, order, and quiet; adverse impact on residential parking and safety; and over concentration of liquor licenses. The Commission voted 5-4-1 with Commissioners Glick, Patterson, Campbell, and Hill in opposition and Commissioner Metzger abstaining.
Commissioner
Jarboe moved to authorize the Chair and the ABC Committee Chair to designate a
Commissioner or Commissioners to represent the Commission before the ABC Board
on this case. Before the motion was seconded, the Chair suggested it would be
too cumbersome to have both Chairs designating and preferred the ANC Chair
designate. Commissioner Jarboe then moved (with a second by Commissioner Glick)
to
to authorize the Chair to designate a Commissioner or Commissioners to represent the Commission before the ABC Board on this case. The Commission voted 9-1 in support of the motion, with Commissioner Green in opposition.
Commissioner Wright reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the license application contingent on a signed voluntary agreement (VA) that includes restrictions in the scope of the entertainment endorsement. Absent an agreed upon VA, the Committee recommends the Commission protest the application.
Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second by Commissioner Jarboe) that the Committee report be amended to read: “… in the scope of the entertainment endorsement and hours of operation.” The Commission voted 9-1 (with Commissioner Patterson in opposition) to amend the Committee report. The Commission voted 7-3 (with Commissioners Metzger, Patterson, and Glick in opposition) to support the amended Committee report. Commissioner Jarboe moved (with a second by Commissioner Campbell) to authorize the Chair to designate a Commissioner or Commissioners to represent the Commission before the ABC Board on the case. The Commission voted 8-2 in support of the motion (with Commissioners Hill and Green in opposition).
DDOT Petition
Commissioner Green moved (with a second by Commissioner Campbell) that the Commission support the DDOT petition presented to the Commission by Ms Ryan this evening. The petition reads, “The undersigned residents of the 500 & 700 blocks of 12th Street, SE, and the 1100 and 1200 blocks of G Street, SE, petition the District Department of Transportation for installation of ALL-Way stop signs [at the corner of 12th & G Streets SE]”. The Commission voted 9-0 in support of the motion.[1]
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee noted appreciation for the early notice provided by the race organizers to 6B along with the additional changes in the race route and recommended that the Commission approve the event. Commissioner Ron McBee, chair of 6D, was present and noted that 6D had approved the event at its meeting the previous evening.
The Commission voted 9-0 in support of the recommendation.[2]
2011 Cupid Undie Run (Children Tumor Foundation), February 12, 2010
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission approve this event.
The Commission voted 8-0 in support of the recommendation.[3]
PS
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission approve the application for placing tables and chairs outside the establishment pending additional information, letters of support, and more definitive plans for the securing of the outside seating.
Mr. Dennis Connors, architect, and Mr. Vincent Bradbury, owner, were present. Mr. Bradbury stated that when his establishment was closed he would secure the large picnic tables to the existing railing. Other chairs and tables will be stored inside the establishment.
The Commission voted 8-0 to support the application.[4]
HPA # 11-066, 534 11th Street, SE –
Concept/second-story rear addition and infill of existing dogleg
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission approve the application, pending submission of letters of support from neighbors.
The property owners, Ms JoAnn Gilles and Mr. David Hermann,
were present. They provided the
Commission with additional letters including one from
The Commission voted 10-0 to support the Committee recommendation.
HPA # 11-074, 1216 D Street, SE – Concept/renovation of
existing alley structure for residential use
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the project. The property owners, Undine and Carl Nash, were present and noted that CHRS has written a positive report on the application and that discussions with the HP Office had been encouraging. Commissioner Garrison suggested that the Nashs work through their Commissioner on the DC WASA issue that was raised at the Committee meeting.
The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the recommendation.
HPA # 10-265, 319 East Capitol Street, SE – Extend roof
deck to end of house, pergola to remain 12 feet from rear of dwelling
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the project, pending submission of letters of support from neighbors.
Mr. Frederic Taylor, architect, was present. He provided letters of support from 317 and
HPA # 11-078, The Maples—Concept/restoration of historic
structure, new construction, and parking garage access
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the application. Mr. Ralph Cunningham and Mr. Michael Day, architects, and Mr. Charlie Kehler, one of the project partners, were present. They noted positive CHRS and HPO reports on the application.
The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the recommendation.
Review of Lower 8th Vision Process Report to DC Office of
Planning
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the final report of the Lower 8th Vision Process and send a letter to the Office of Planning.
Mr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director, Capitol Riverfront BID, was present and stated he had no new information. Commissioner Jarboe noted that the report specifically does not call for changes to the current zoning overlay. Instead, it calls for any proposals that might exceed the current height limitations to be reviewed on a case by case basis and that in no case should the height limitations along 8th Street be exceeded. Mr. Stevens confirmed that Commissioner Jarboe's comments on the report's discussion of height limitations was correct.
The Commission voted 10-0 in favor of the recommendation.
ZC # 08-06-14, Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review:
Medium & High Density Residential Zones
Commissioner Campbell reported the Committee recommended that the Commission support the Recommendations in the zoning review with particular reference to Recommendations 3, 4, and 5. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the Committee recommendation.
7. Eastern
Market Report
There was no Eastern Market Report as
no ANC6B representative had been able to attend the November EMCAC meeting as
it had conflicted with the ANC’s Planning & Zoning meeting. However, Commissioner Jarboe noted the
following: (1) the task force on governance had held a public meeting on xxx
and (2) DRES has finally agreed to lower the cases in the Market building but
only to 3 inches above the floor.
Commission
8. Commission
Minutes
Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second by Commissioner Campbell) that the minutes of the Barney Circle Special Call Meeting of October 26, 2011, be adopted. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the motion.
Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second by Commissioner Hill) that the minutes of the ANC’s October 12, 2010, regular monthly meeting be adopted. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the motion.
Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second by Commissioner Campbell) that the minutes of the ANC’s November 9, 2010, regular monthly meeting be adopted. The Commission voted 10-0 in support of the motion.
Commissioner Oldenburg moved (with a second by Commissioner
Jarboe) that the minutes of the ANC’s
9. Remarks from
Departing Commissioners
Commissioner Patterson thanked the constituents of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B, and more specifically, the constituents of Single Member District 6B09, for the opportunity to serve them. He stated that it has been an honor to serve and it has also been an honor to work with his colleagues on Commission 6B. He concluded by wishing the newly elected commissioners and each of those remaining on the Commission the best going forward.
Commissioner Wright said it's been an honor and privilege to serve as an ANC Commissioner for the last 10 years. She noted that she is especially proud of the many relationships that she helped initiate and cultivate for ABC license holders. She congratulated the new commissioners as ANC 6B moves forward to the next phase. She said she would like to stay involved with the ABC in some capacity and if the ANC needs her assistance during the transition, she would be happy to help.
Commissioner Jarboe stated that it had been a privilege and honor to serve on the ANC. He especially noted that he was proud to have served specifically on ANC 6B, which has the reputation city-wide as one of the best ANC's. He closed by noting that the he was sure the new incoming Commissioners would continue the tradition of keeping ANC6B one of the District's best Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.
Commissioner Hill stated it has been an honor and pleasure working with the ANC over the years. He noted that he was not standing down but rather moving on and will be working with seniors in the future. He wished all well.
11.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pm
Prepared by Kirsten Oldenburg Attest: _____________ .
Attachments:
Agenda, as adopted
ABC Committee Report
Planning & Zoning Committee Report
Meeting Agenda
The People’s Church
Agenda
1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Community Speakout
3. Community and Commission Announcements
4. Presentation
5. ABC Committee
(These items will also be considered
by the ABC Committee on December 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast
Neighborhood Library at
Renewal of license
·
Bullfeathers, Lic # ABRA-021165, CR 02,
·
Annie & Teddy’s Po Boys, Lic # ABRA-081522,
New License
·
Pacifico, Lic # ABRA-086033, CR,
o New
restaurant, Latin Tapas, open grill, salads and contemporary cooking with
recorded music. Seating capacity is
120. Total occupancy load including
§ Hours of sales inside, summer garden, and sidewalk cafe: Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., and Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
·
o New tavern, beer garden with European/American food. Number of seats 99, summer garden 200 seats, total occupancy load is 399.
§ Hours of sales: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. and Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
§ Hours of live entertainment: Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Designation of Commissioners before ABC Board
6. Planning and Zoning Committee
(These items will also be
considered by the P & Z Committee on December 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., and
will be held at The
·
2011 National
· 2011 Cupid Undie Run (Children Tumor Foundation), February 12, 2010, Tamara Forys
· PS # 56312, 257 15th Street, SE – Crepes on the Corner, Prepared Food & Deli, Sidewalk Café with 4 folding picnic tables (72” long x 57” wide x 29” high), 3 square tables (24” x 24” x 29”) and 1 round table (54” diameter x 29” high), 6 umbrellas
·
HPA # 11-066,
·
HPA # 11-074,
·
HPA # 10-265,
· HPA # 11-078, The Maples – Concept/restoration of historic structure, new construction, and parking garage access
· Review of Lower 8th Vision Process Report to DC Office of Planning, Michael Stevens, Executive Director, Capitol Riverfront BID
·
ZC # 06-34/06-34A,
· ZC # 08-06, Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review: Chapters B-13: Green Area Ratio
· ZC # 08-06-14, Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review: Medium & High Density Residential Zones
7. Eastern Market Report
8. Approval of Commission Minutes (October and November)
9. Remarks from Departing Commissioners
10. Adjournment
NOTE:
Late-Breaking ABC, BZA, Zoning, or Historic Preservation Cases may be
added to this Agenda.
For additional information, call 202.543.3344 or
e-mail: office@anc6b.org, website:
www.ancb6.org.
Next Meeting: January 11, 2011
ABC COMMITTEE
South East Neighborhood Library
Report and Recommendations
December 9, 2010
Commissioners in attendance: Mary Wright (chair), Carol Green, Kirsten Oldenburg, Ken Jarboe, Norman Metzger, Neil Glick and Dave Garrison. Bert Randolph, staff assistant, was also present.
ANC 6B’s ABC Committee met on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at
the Southeast Library. The meeting began
at approximately 7:20 PM. At 9 PM, the
Committee moved the meeting over to the ANC 6B office at
Renewal of license
The licenses for the following establishments are up for renewal:
Bullfeathers, Lic # ABRA-021165, CR 02,
Anthony Harris, owner, is seeking a license renewal with no changes. The Committee noted that, while the ABRA Investigations report showed several lapses in proper reporting, these had all occurred before the current owners acquired the establishment. There were no objections or concerns from the community. Thus, the ABC committee recommends that the ANC support the license renewal contingent upon a signed voluntary agreement
Annie & Teddy’s
Po Boys, Lic # ABRA-0811522, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Since there was no representation from the establishments but no objections or concerns from the community, the ABC Committee recommends that the ANC take no position on their license renewal.
New License
Pacificos, Lic # ABRA-086033, CR,
Applicant, Xavier Cervera, is seeking a new license for a Latin Tapas restaurant featuring contemporary cooking with an open kitchen and grill, and fresh baked breads. The interior would seat approximately 120 patrons and a sidewalk café would seat 30 patrons. The total occupancy load including the summer garden is 185. The proposed hours of sales for the interior, summer garden and sidewalk café are Sunday 10 a.m. -2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Mr. Cervera submitted a petition of support with 300 signatures. While the majority of those who signed reside on Capitol Hill, few live within the immediate area of Barracks Row.
There were several members of the community in opposition of
the proposed restaurants citing an overconcentration of restaurants already on
Grounds for a protest include:
1) Adverse impact on peace, order, and quiet
2) Adverse impact of real property values
3) Adverse impact on residential parking and safety
4) Overconcentration of liquor licenses
Many community members believe that
Mr. Cervera acknowledged the parking concerns and recommended possible solutions to address the issue. The well-lit parking lot under the freeway offers 60 spaces. However, it is underutilized. Establishments could offer incentives like a free drink for using the parking lot. Another way to help offset limited parking would be to offer four hours of free parking for Ward 6 residents. Mr. Cervera is also willing to amend his application to shorten the hours for the summer garden. He also cited a Barracks Row study that 70% of Barracks Row customers are within walking distance to the establishments.
The ANC recognizes that this has been an on-going concern and in response formed a Retail Mix Task Force early in 2010. The Task Force is reviewing, among other things, a possible moratorium on liquor licenses.
The Committee discussed the extent to which adding this restaurant would further concentrate licensed establishments along Barracks Row. Several Committee members noted that Mr. Cervera’s current restaurants along Barracks Row are well run and maintained, that he has been a “good neighbor” and has made substantial contributions to the community.
The Committee remains concerned that additional restaurants
located along Barracks Row, especially in the 500 block of
Applicant, Mark Brody, is seeking a new CT license with an
entertainment endorsement for an upscale beer garden with European/American
food in a building to be newly constructed at the corner of 8th and
Committee members noted that the proposed new building would require a lengthy approval process from various agencies. The building would be in the historic district and thus would require full historic preservation review. Committee members expressed strong doubts that applicant would be able to complete all reviews and have the building up by early spring as proposed. Committee members noted that the newly proposed vision for the redevelopment of Lower 8th Street, also before the Commission this month, contemplates a more substantial use of this property than a beer garden, especially given that the site fronts directly on 8th Street.
Several Committee members expressed the desire that approval of this application be structured in such a way that the establishment could not be converted into a nightclub. The Committee discussed how a Voluntary Agreement might be structured to prevent a future nightclub, among other things by not limiting the scope of the requested entertainment endorsement.
The Committee acknowledges that proposed site for the tavern
is in an undeveloped area of
December 7, 2010
7:00 pm
Note: Due to unusual
circumstances, the meeting did not start until about 8:00 pm and was held
upstairs in Molly Malone’s,
Commissioners present: Francis Campbell (chairing), Kirsten Oldenburg, Kenan Jarboe, David Garrison, Carol Green, and Norman Metzger. Also attending, Bert Randolph, Staff Assistant
2011 National
Mr. Chris Browne, Vice-president of the Greater Washington
Sports Alliance, and Ms Diane Thomas, Director of Community Relations were
present. This is a repeat of last year’s
event with a few changes that should lessen the impact on traffic within 6B by
moving the start line to 22nd Street in front of RFK Stadium, taking the race course
to C Street NE (off of East Capitol Street entirely) up to 13 Street SE at
Lincoln Park and utilizing a pedestrian tunnel on RFK Lot 5 to keep
Independence Avenue SE open to vehicular traffic. North-south traffic will be
assisted in crossing the race route at the 4th, 6th, 8th,
and
Some concerns that still exist were brought to the Committee’s attention: (1) the port-a-johns and water stations need to be set up at a more reasonable time other that 2:00 am on race day so as to have minimal impact on neighbors in the Lincoln Park area; and (2) religious institutions that hold Saturday services need to be notified of race day plans before race day. Mr. Brown and Ms. Thomas said both of these concerns would be attended to. Organizers did inform the Committee that Metro will open 2 hours earlier than normal on race day to help alleviate vehicular traffic coming into the area of 6B.
The Committee appreciates the early notice by the race organizers to 6B along with the additional changes in the race route and recommends that the full ANC approve this event.
2011 Cupid Undie Run
(Children Tumor Foundation), February 12, 2010
Ms Tamara Forys, representative of the race organizers,
presented plans for this event, which is being held for the first time. The
purpose of the event is to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and
it will consist of two parts both of which originate at the Pour House (
As this event is expected to only take place for approximately 30 minutes, any impact on the area is expected to be minimal. The applicants are working with MPD officials on the road closures. Members of the Committee did not voice any concerns with this application nor did anyone in the audience. Therefore, the Committee recommends approval of this event to the full ANC.
PS # 56312, 257 15th
Street SE – Crepes on the Corner, Prepared Food & Deli, Sidewalk Café with
4 folding picnic tables (72” long x 57” wide x 29 “ high, 3 square tables
(24”x24”x29”) and 1 round table (54” diameter x 29” high), 6 umbrellas.
Presenting were Mr. Dennis Connors, architect, and Mr. Vincent Bradbury, owner. Applicant plans to place picnic tables and seating in public space in front of the establishment Crepes on the Corner, which is the first floor retail space of a 5-story condo building. The sidewalk café area is surrounded by a fixed metal fence approximately 4’ high. Concerns raised by the Committee centered on the possible use of the sidewalk cafe area after the close of the business. Questions included how the tables/chairs will be secured and, if left in place, the possibility of them becoming an “attractive nuisance”.
The owner had no letters of support from residents of the building to speak toward any concerns. He also stated that he is being held up in opening his establishment by a DCRA requirement that he have separate restroom facilities for both genders on site. The owner claimed that complying with this requirement would result an undue hardship. The owner’s plan was to have one unisex bathroom that was fully accessible to handicapped patrons. If he is required to have two separate bathrooms, there won’t be space to make them fully accessible. Total seating indoors, per Mr. Bradbury, will be 30 patrons. Pending additional information, letters of support, and more definitive plans for the securing of the outside seating, the Committee recommends approval of the application to the full ANC.
HPA #11-066,
Ms Gayse Hardeway, architect, and Ms JoAnn Gilles and Mr. David Hermann, owners, presented plans to build a rear two-story addition that will fill in an existing dogleg and build a two-story addition over the existing one story rear porch which will be replaced. Additionally, they plan to install a new 8x8x9 foot prefabricated shed at the rear of the property. The addition will allow for an expansion of the first floor kitchen and installation of a master bath and new closet area on the second floor. There is no rear alley behind the property and the addition cannot be seen from a public street. The owners stipulated that they have letters of support from affected neighbors but did not have copies to present to the Committee. Pending submission of these letters, the Committee recommends the full ANC approve this project.
HPA #11-074, 1216 D Street SE—Concept/renovation of existing alley structure for residential use.
The owners, Undine and Carl Nash, presented plans to convert an alley structure into a residence with one rental unit. On January 12, 2010, the ANC approved (by a vote of 8-0) a BZA application covering this project; BZA approval was subsequently granted. Since that time, there have been some changes to the conceptual plans. The owners plan to extend the eastern face of the building, which will contain the apartment, approximately two feet closer to the property line. In addition, the main entrance will be on this east side of the building. Per the recommendation of HPO staff, there are now garage doors on the northeast corner of the building. Due to weather damage the north side brick wall will be deconstructed and rebuilt using the same brick; also the south wall will be deconstructed and rebuilt with salvaged brick from the deconstruction.
The entire roof, including its structure, will be removed and rebuilt using steel structure and insulated metal panels. This will appear as a standing seam roof from the outside. Additionally, to address rain water run off issues, the owners would like to install roof panels over the western wall with gutters outside the wall rather that raising the wall to address potential water leakage from water diverted inside towards the wall. Additional design features include solar panels on the roof, metal trim to reflect like aspects in the building design, and sliding garage doors to emulate like features on the western façade. Various windows and doors will be cut into the western wall and southeast corner to provide light and ventilation.
The Committee recommends that the Commission support the project.
HPA #10-265,
Mr. Fredrick Taylor, architect, presented. The ANC heard this case earlier in 2010 and on May 11, 2010, approved (by a vote of 7-0) the one story rear addition & rooftop pergola & deck with the understanding that the deck would be pulled back approximately 12 feet from the rear of the dwelling. The applicants in agreeing to move the roof top pergola back 12 feet from the edge of the rooftop deck on the third floor rear addition are now applying to build the second floor rooftop deck over the entire second floor addition. Neither the Committee nor anyone present at the meeting expressed any concerns. Applicant did not present any letters of support for the modification from affected/adjorning neighbors. Pending letters of support, the Committee recommends support of this application to the full ANC.
HPA #11-078, The Maples—Concept/restoration of historic
structure, new construction, and parking garage access
Presenting were Mr. Scott Matties, Mr. Ralph Cunningham
& Mr. Michael Day from Cunninghan/Quill Architects and Mr. Charlie Kehler
from Altus Realty Partners. The applicants are the new owners of The Maples
(more recently called Friendship House), which is listed on the National
Registry of Historic Buildings. The
applicants presented plans for a 17 to 20 unit condo development with
underground parking for each unit and construction of three (3) new town houses
on the South Carolina Avenue side of the property and a two-story building
situated on the west side of the property.
Only one small existing structure will be razed under the current
plans. A pedestrian access from
The one-level underground parking structure will span the
south portion of the property with access through an alley from
Review of Lower 8th Vision Process Report to
DC Office of Planning
Mr. Michael Stevens, executive director Capitol Riverfront BID, presented the final draft of a report “Vision Process: Lower 8th Street SE” on the year long community process to develop a vision for development in the long neglected 6B area bounded by the SE/SW Freeway on the north, M Street SE on the south, 7th Street SE on the west, and 11th Street SE on the east. The process was initiated under the auspices of the Capitol Riverfront BID after conversations with the DC Office of Planning in 2009. ANC6B fully participated in the process as a member of the Advisory Group. Mr. Stevens has asked the Commission to support the report and its conclusions in a letter to the Office of Planning.
The report makes eight specific recommendations. Of these, the last—Possible Flexibility in Height & Density—is probably the one that generated the most debate among study participants and the public. Currently four squares in the area are covered by the Eighth Street Southeast Neighborhood Commercial Overlay District (ES Overlay), which restricts building heights to a maximum of 45 feet and places limitations on the allowable number of certain types of establishments. The report does not recommend a blanket rezoning of the area nor removal of the ES Overlay. Rather, it says that, through various presentations and discussions, a consensus developed among the community such that it would consider height and density flexibility on a case-by-case basis.
The Committee believes the report, as well as the many discussions it prompted, to be a substantial contribution to the planning efforts of the area. The results of the process were built through discussions with many and often quite diverse groups, including the Commission, all with interests in the study area. The Committee believes this open process gives the report strength and forcefulness in serving as a guide to future decisions that must be made about the study area by the DC government with input from residents and business owners, developers, the U.S. Marine Corps, and many others. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Commission support the report.
ZC #06-34/06-34A,
1705-1729 East Capitol Street SE—One Year time extension for PUD
After some discussion, the Committee decided to recommend that the full ANC support this one-year extension.[5]
ZC #08-06, Comprehensive
Zoning Regulations Review: Chapters B-13: Green Area Ratio
The Committee decided to remove this case from its agenda as the chapter in question deals with purely technical measurement issues.
ZC #08-06-14
(Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review: Medium & High Density Residential
Zones)
As part of the ongoing re-write of the zoning regulations,
the Office of Planning has put forward a number of recommendations that would apply to the existing R-5 zones. There are a few areas within ANC 6B that are
zoned R-5-B, specifically the area formerly known as Ellen Wilson, the Potomac
Gardens and Hopkins public housing complexes and the areas south of K Street SE
from 13th Street to Barney Circle.
The recommendations propose
changes to the regulation of side yards, courts, lot occupancy, and use in
mixed-use zones. The final recommendation proposes the creation of new zones
for existing R-5-B areas based on existing building conditions.
The Committee has no
objection to the recommendations on side yards, courts and lot occupancy. In general the Committee feels that these
changes will eliminate incentives to fill in existing open space. The Committee specifically notes Recommendation 3
titled “Eliminate narrow courts and side yards from lot occupancy
calculations”. The Committee would
suggest that the Zoning Commission explore a similar change for R-4 zones. Such courts and side yards are common on
Capitol Hill and the current regulations create an incentive to fill in such
courts and side yards -- thereby reducing open space. The Committee believes that such courts and
side yards should be preserved whenever possible.
The Committee also has no objection to
Recommendation 4 to allow a limited set of neighborhood-serving non-residential
uses subject to contextually appropriate performance standards. The ability to allow certain low-scale commercial uses, such as corner stores, in
R-5-B could increase the livability of the entire surrounding neighborhood.
The Committee supports Recommendation 5
to divide the R-5-B zone between apartment areas and rowhouse areas. Such a division would protect the existing
rowhouse areas that are currently zoned R-5-B from encroachment from apartment
building development (which would be allowed as a matter of right in an R-5-B
area).
Therefore, the Committee recommends that the ANC
support the proposal.
[1] Commissioner Wright was out of the room during the vote.
[2] Commissioner Metzger was out of the room during the vote.
[3] Commissioners Metzger and Jarboe were out of the room during the vote.
[4] Commissioners Metzger and Jarboe were out of the room during the vote.
[5] A day after the Committee meeting, ANC6B was informed by the applicant that this request has been withdrawn.