Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B

Regular Meeting Minutes

July 12, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Commissioners Present: Francis Campbell, Jared Critchfield, Brian Flahaven, Ivan Frishberg, David Garrison, Neil Glick (Chairing), Carol Green, Norman Metzger, Kirsten Oldenburg, Brian Pate. Also present: Bert Randolph, Staff Assistant.

1. Adoption of Agenda

The agenda was adopted 10-0 after Celebrate DC, a proposal for using Performance Parking Funds, was removed at the request of Commissioner Frishberg and Pitango Gelato’s street furniture bench request was added. Also added were a discussion of the July 11 Executive Committee meeting and sending a letter of protest concerning Councilmember Wells being removed from the Transportation Committee.

2. Community Speakout

Ellen Opper Weiner said she was glad the Executive Committee had met and acted and was disturbed by the letter sent by some Commissioners to HPRB concerning the Hine project.

3. Community and Commission Announcements

Commissioner Green announced National Night Out on August 2 at Peterbug Matthews Way and 13^th Streets, SE.

Commissioner Flahaven announced the Capitol Hill East Task Force meeting on July 27.

Commissioner Glick announced Ward 6 ANC redistricting meetings on August 1 and August 8.

Commissioner Frishberg thanked Commissioner Pate for his service on the DCPS search committee for new Brent School Principal, Peter Young.

Commissioner Frishberg also announced the HPRB hearing on Hine on July 28 and a Special Call meeting on Hine would be proposed for July 26.

Commissioner Oldenburg announced the July 21 Transportation Committee meeting.

Commissioner Pate announced the July 20 Outreach and Constituent Services Taskforce meeting.

4. Presentations

George Nichols (gnichols@dcseu.com www.dcseu.com 1-855-693-2738) of the DC Sustainable Energy Utility Program said they’re developing programs across the city in multifamily units, commercial and institutional buildings and single family homes. Energy efficient light bulbs, faucet aerations and other items are available for free from his office.

Steven Young and Jill Strachan of CHAW (Capitol Hill Arts Workshop) introduced the Capitol Hill Animal Alphabet Art Project and requested support for placing alphabet-related art at street corners across the Commission. Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) that the Commission support the request. After Commissioner Oldenburg’s friendly amendment to endorse the concept and refer the project to the Transportation Committee was accepted, the motion passed 10-0.

5. Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was approved by a vote of 10-0.

· PS # 60070, 621 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – Pound The Hill, Sidewalk Café 4 small tables and chairs

· S.O. # 11-5228, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 901

· HPA # 11-197, 524 8^th Street, SE – Nooshi/Moby Dick – Raise rooftop mezzanine height by 2 feet

· BZA # 18218, 1426 K Street, SE – Variance from lot occupancy, court, and alley centerline setback to allow construction of accessory garage addition serving an existing row dwelling in R-4 District

6. ABC Committee

The recommendation of the Retail Mix Taskforce that a Resolution of Opposition to Moratorium on Liquor Licenses for Barracks Row be adopted was discussed. After Commissioner Campbell requested adding “but reserves the option to revisit this option if circumstances warrant it and” the resolution was adopted 10-0.

Commissioner Garrison moved (with a second from Commissioner Oldenburg) to amend the proposed Principles to be clear that establishments would not be required to provide parking for their employees. The motion failed 4-5-1 (Commissioners Campbell, Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg voted yes; Commissioners Critchfield, Flahaven, Frishberg, Green and Pate voted no; Commissioner Glick abstained). Commissioner Frishberg offered (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) adding “the impact of availability for residents on nearby blocks” concerning parking in the Principles document. The motion passed 9-1. (Commissioner Green voted no). Commissioner Pate offered a friendly amendment (seconded by Commissioner Flahaven) that the Principles be posted in the Commission’s Project Checklist. The motion passed 8-2 (Commissioners Garrison and Green voted no). The Principles were accepted as amended by a vote of 10-0.

7. Planning & Zoning Committee

HPA # 11-405, 14 8^th Street, SE – Concept/three-story rear addition and restoration of facade

Commissioner Metzger moved (with a second by Commissioner Green) that the project be supported. The motion passed 10-0.

HPA # 11-403, 118 3^rd Street, SE – St. Mark’s Church – Concept/additions to front and side of building

The project was supported 10-0.

BZA # 18238, 413 8^th Street, SE – Special exception to allow a fast food restaurant (Chipotle Mexican Grill) in the CHC/C-2A District

Commissioner Garrison’s friendly amendment to limit the special exception to only Chipotle was accepted and the motion was approved 10-0.

BZA # 18234, 1300 Block D Street, SE (rear) – Variance from alley lot width and building requirements to allow the construction of one-family dwelling on an alley lot in R-4 District

The motion passed 9-0-1 (Commissioner Glick abstained).

HPA # 11-396, 200 C Street, SE – The Capitol Suites – (R1100071 & B1108066) Demolish garage (5 garages) and replace with asphalt, and open up as surface parking lot area

Bruce Gago, Ian Harvey, Jay Shaw, and Neil Shaw of Hersha Development Corporation said they were withdrawing their application.

Pitango Gelato, 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (entrance on 7^th Street side) Street Furniture

Lynn White requested the placement of three benches in front of the business for public and customer use. Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Campbell) that the request be approved. Commissioner Glick moved (with a second from Commissioner Garrison) to amend the motion to include that the benches must have armrests in the middle of the bench to prevent overnight accommodation. The motion failed 2-8 (Commissioners Campbell, Critchfield, Flahaven, Frishberg, Green, Metzger, Oldenburg and Pate voted no). Commissioner Frishberg’s motion to approve passed 8-0-1 (Commissioner Garrison voted no; Commissioner Glick abstained).

8. Transportation Committee

Commissioner Oldenburg presented the Committee Report from the June 1 meeting. Commissioner Pate requested the Committee deal with issues from the Retail Mix Taskforce report.

9. Ratification of approval to testify before HPRB regarding Hine case

Commissioner Glick moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that he is able to appoint a Commissioner to represent the Commission at the HPRB hearing. The motion passed 10-0.

Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that a Special Call meeting for the Hine project be held on July 26. The motion passed 10-0.

10. Eastern Market Report

Commissioner Pate summarized the report.

11. Pilot Parking Program Advisory Group Report

Commissioner Garrison stated that the group has not met for over a year. In April 2011 an annual report was nearly completed by DDOT, but has yet to be made final and public. Commissioner Pate said he is concerned about the lack of oversight of the budget and how the pilot money is allocated, suggesting an official request to DDOT for a quarterly report. Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Critchfield) that a quarterly—or reasonable time frame—report be made available. The motion passed 7-3 (Commissioners Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg voted no).

12. Update on Outreach and Constituent Services Taskforce

Commissioner Pate said a form for resident members would be coming soon.

13. Quarterly Financial Report

Commissioner Green moved (with a second from Commissioner Glick) that the amended report for January-March 2011 be approved. The motion passed 9-0 (Commissioner Frishberg was out of the room).

14. Executive Committee meeting July 11, 2011

Commissioner Frishberg gave background on the meeting which resulted in a letter to HPRB clarifying the June 30 testimony of Commissioners Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg as their personal testimony and not representing the Commission by a vote of 5-1 (Commissioners Critchfield, Frishberg, Glick, Green and Pate voted yes; Commissioner Garrison voted no) at the meeting the previous evening.

Commissioner Oldenburg read the following statement:

“Statement on behalf of ANC 6B Commissioners Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011

With regard to our joint testimony before the June 30, 2011 Historic Preservation Review Board hearing on the Hine project, our objective was to be clear that we were speaking only for ourselves and not for the Commission. At the time, we felt our statement was sufficient in this regard. In retrospect, in order to fully comply with the Commission’s bylaws regarding testimony by individual Commissioners (Article VI, Section 1), we acknowledge that we should have included more specific language stating that we were not speaking on behalf of the Commission and that we three had voted against the Commission’s decision on the Hine project made at the June 21 special call meeting. We have provided HPRB with a revised statement that adds that additional language and have provide Commission members with copies.

We also acknowledge that paragraph 2 of Article VI, Section 1 requires that we should have identified the specific aspect of the Commission’s statement with which we were disagreeing by way of our testimony, and, further, been clear about issues we raised on which the Commission had not taken a formal position.

We regret our omissions, apologize to the Commission, and assure the Commission that we will fully comply with the provisions of Article VI, Section 1 in the future.”

Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) to accept the statement. The statement was accepted by a vote of 7-3 (Commissioners Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg abstained).

Commissioner Glick moved (with a second from Commissioner Green) that the letter from the Executive Committee be sent to HPRB as submitted. Commissioner Flahaven moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that a sentence be added to the letter stating the Commissioners had previously submitted corrected testimony to HPRB. The motion failed 2-3-5 (Commissioners Flahaven and Pate voted yes; Commissioners Critchfield, Frishberg and Green voted no; Commissioners Campbell, Garrison, Glick, Metzger and Oldenburg abstained). The motion to send the letter clarifying the record to HPRB passed 6-0 (Commissioners Campbell, Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg abstained).

15. Letter to Council Chair Kwame Brown about Councilmember Wells’ removal from the Transportation Committee

Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Flahaven) that the letter be sent. The motion was approved 7-0-3. (Commissioners Critchfield, Glick and Green abstained).

16. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.

Attest: Andrew Jared Critchfield Date:

Secretary

Attachments:

Agenda, as adopted

ABC Committee Report

Planning & Zoning Committee Report

Transportation Committee Report

Eastern Market Report

Quarterly Financial Report

Letter to Council Member Kwame Brown

Meeting Agenda

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS

Location: 522 7^th Street, SE

(The Old Safeway Building)

July 12, 2011 – 7:00 PM

Agenda

1. Adoption of Agenda

2. Community Speakout

3. Community and Commission Announcements

4. Presentations – 4 minutes maximum time each

· DC Sustainable Energy Utility Program Management Contract – Lilia Abron, Ph.D.

· Capitol Hill Animal Alphabet Art Project (CHAW) – Supporting the “Walkable Community,” Linking Diverse Hill Neighborhoods using Performance Parking Funds – Jill Strachan

5. Consent Agenda

· PS # 60070, 621 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – Pound The Hill, Sidewalk Café 4 small tables and chairs

· S.O. # 11-5228, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 901

· HPA # 11-197, 524 8^th Street, SE – Nooshi/Moby Dick – Raise rooftop mezzanine height by 2 feet

· BZA # 18218, 1426 K Street, SE – Special Exception to allow construction of accessory garage addition serving an existing row dwelling in R-4 District

6. ABC Committee

· Retail Mix Taskforce Recommendations

- Resolution opposition to moratorium on liquor licenses for Barracks Row

- Principles

7. Planning and Zoning Committee

(These items will also be considered by the P & Z Committee on July 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., and will be held at St. Coletta of Greater Washington in the cafeteria, located at 1901 Independence Avenue, SE)

· HPA # 11-405, 14 8^th Street, SE, – Concept/three-story rear addition and restoration of facade

· HPA # 11-403, 118 3^rd Street, SE – St. Mark’s Church – Concept/additions to front and side of building

· BZA # 18238, 413-415 8^th Street, SE – Special exception to allow a fast food restaurant (Chipotle Mexican Grill) in the CHC/C-2A District

· BZA # 18234, 1300 Block D Street, SE (rear) – Variance from alley lot width and building requirements to allow the construction of one-family dwelling on an alley lot in R-4 District

· HPA # 11-396, 200 C Street, SE – The Capitol Suites – (R1100071 & B1108066) Demolish garage (5 garages) and replace with asphalt, and open up as surface parking lot area

· Pitango Gelato, 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – Street furniture placement of 3 benches in front of business for public and customer use

8. Transportation Committee Report, June 1^st meeting

(The Transportation Committee will be holding a meeting on July 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Neighborhood Library at 403 7^th Street, SE. Please use the first floor entrance on D Street, SE, across the street from the back of the CVS Store.)

9. Ratification of approval to testify before HPRB regarding the Hine case

10. Eastern Market Report

11. Pilot Parking Program Advisory Group Report

12. Update on Outreach & Constituents Services Taskforce

13. Quarterly Financial Report

14. Executive Committee Meeting July 11, 2011

15. Letter to Council Chair Kwame Brown regarding Councilmember Wells’ removal from the Transportation Committee

16. Adjournment

*Some items on this agenda will be considered on the consent agenda. An updated full agenda with items assigned to the consent agenda and regular agenda will be posted on Friday, July 8^th. All ABC, BZA, Zoning and Historic Preservation cases on the consent agenda will be fully discussed at the appropriate monthly committee meetings.

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: September 13, 2011

ANC 6B RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A MORATORIUM ON LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BARRACKS ROW

WHEREAS ANC6B created a taskforce in February of 2010 to consider a range of options for ensuring a healthy retail mix in ANC6B and specifically along Barracks Row

WHEREAS There has been significant community discussion about a potential moratorium and the growth in liquor license applications on Barracks Row

WHEREAS A liquor license moratorium can take many forms and has been used by several Advisory Neighborhood Commissions across the City

WHEREAS The Taskforce conducted several public hearings that included Commissions with moratorium experience, landlords, restaurateurs and retailers

WHEREAS The Taskforce heard significant testimony that a moratorium on liquor licenses did not lead to increased retail, and that there was widespread community opposition to establishment of a moratorium, and from the local retail community

WHEREAS the Taskforce recommended and the Commission is pursuing other actions aimed at protecting the quality of life in the immediate neighborhood of Barracks Row

WHEREAS the taskforce unanimously recommended that the Commission take an affirmative position in opposition to a moratorium

NOW IT THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that ANC 6B currently does not support a moratorium on new or renewed liquor license applications and will review applications on a case by case basis.

Adopted by a vote of ANC 6B Commissioners at its regularly scheduled July meeting by vote of 10-0..

Attest: Secretary Date: July 12, 2011

REPORT

Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Commissioners Present: Francis Campbell, Kirsten Oldenburg, Neil Glick, Brian Flahaven, David Garrison, Norman Metzger, Carol Green, Brian Pate, Ivan Frishberg, and Jared Critchfield. Also present, Bert Randolph, staff assistant.

PS #60070, 621 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE -- Pound the Hill, Sidewalk Case, Small tables and chairs

Owners presented plans for the area in front of Pound that shows the placement of 4 tables with 8 chairs total occupying the public space. Plans show more than the 6 foot requirement of clearance for the pedestrian way maintained. Chairs & tables will be removed during off business hours and secured within the establishment. No barriers are proposed to delineate the cafe area. Supported and placed on the placed on the consent calendar by a vote of 10 – 0.

S.O # 11-5228, Closing of a public Alley in Square 901

This is a "paper alley" that appears in the submissions of the Hine site that was deeded to Stanton- EastBanc for development. The "alley" appears on plans but is presently occupied by the Hine Junior High School building. Either through oversight or mistake the alley was never formally closed on plans. This matter comes to the Commission to correct that issue. No action is anticipated and the Committee moves that this item be placed on the consent agenda by a positive vote of 10 to 0.

HPA # 11-197, 524 8th Street SE - Nooshi/Moby Dick - Raise rooftop mezzanine height by 2 feet.

The architect, Francisco Beltran, appeared before the full ANC on March 8, 2011, and was supported 9-1 on aesthetic conditions. The applicant is now appearing before the Committee regarding a modification to increase the roofline by an additional 2 feet. This modification is necessary to accommodate concerns that appeared during the development of the project. The additional two feet of the roofline will accommodate placement of mechanical units/duct work and structural steel framing of the project. No concerns exist at this time by the Committee; a supportive vote of 10-0 places this item on the consent agenda.

HPA #11-396, 200 C Street, SE - The Capitol Hill Suites - (R1100071 & B1108066) Demolish five garages (10 cars) and replace with asphalt, and open up as surface parking lot area.

Appearing before the Committee were Tom Jenks and Bruce Gago from the HERSHA HOSPITALITY GROUP, the company that purchased the hotel in April 2011. The applicant requests a permit to raze the 5 garage structures in the rear of the Capitol Hill Suites. The applicant had obtained a raze permit from DCRA but this was not reviewed by HPRB or the ANC. Said permit has since been rescinded and the applicant is now appearing before the ANC's P&Z Committee for review with plans for HPO future review. The Applicant contends that the present condition of the structures roof, disintegrating concrete walls and brick walls are sufficient reason for the demolition.

Peter Waldron, a homeowner in the 200 block of 2^nd Street whose house backs up to the alley area in question, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the demolition request. Mr. Waldron contended that these garages may at one time been used for carriages and that they were built around 1920. Additionally, Mr. Waldron observed that over the years the Capitol Suites has commandeered a number of on-street parking spaces along both C Street and 2^nd Street adjacent to the hotel for loading zones, taxi stands, etc. Mr. Waldron asked if some of those spaces could be given back to the community.

Acknowledging that the owners just purchased this property in April 2011, the Committee is concerned that these structures have historic import and feels that a less drastic action can be taken to return these structures to a more usable and safer state. Pending additional information, the Committee recommended by a vote of 9-0, and to take to action on this application.

HPA #11-405, 14 8th Street, SE - Concept/three-story rear addition and restoration of facade

Presenting Dim Jones, architect and Martin Ditto, owner. Owner proposes to remove the front bay projection, demolish the existing rear of the first and second floor frame structure, remove the existing perma-stone front and restore the brick facade. Existing basement foundation will most likely be shored but not enlarged. The first and second floor will be rebuilt with a small third floor setback from the front. Rear will have new casement window and hardi-plank siding and trim. No concerns are expressed by the Committee or audience members and the Committee recommendation is 10 - 0 yes pending letters of support, to the full ANC.

HPA #11-403, 118 3rd Street SE - St Mark's Church - Concept/addition to front and side of building

Presenting Church was member Kenn Allen, Architects John Edwards and Jeremy Arnold, and Emily Eig of E.H.T. Traceries. St. Mark’s Church plans for a renovation and expansion without an enlargement of the existing church footprint. The renovations will be to the Parish hall. Additionally the exterior courtyard entrance will have an elevated Celestory of new recessed brick, additional windows similar to existing ones, relocation of existing historic exterior lamp. The church will repair the existing slate roofing shingles and new metal roof, repair existing windows and provide a new opening at the ground level with a metal gate to replace an existing window for access. The addition will provide new office space as well as additional landscaping. The applicant will appear before C.F.A. on July 21, 2011, HPRB on July 28^th and CHRS. The Committee recommends approval for this project to the full ANC by a vote of 10-0 pending letters of approval from nearby and affected neighbors.

BZA #18238, 413 8th Street SE - Special exception to allow a fast food restaurant (Chipotle Mexican Grill) in the CHC/C-2A District

Jason Welker, architect for Chipotle Mexican Grill, represented their application for a Special Exception to the zoning rules that prohibit fast food establishments from the 400 block of 8th Street, SE. The applicants previously testified at the P&Z Committee and before the full ANC with the matter being tabled for further consideration and refinement of the proposal prior to their BZA hearing in July 2011. Mr. Welker presented revised plans that included a rear expansion to accommodate trash storage, landscaping along the rear of the property and information regarding the efficiency and volume of the proposed cooling systems. Mr. Welker clarified that the application has been revised with the city to only include 413 8th St., SE in the application and that the expansion in to 415 8th St., SE was an error by the BZA.

Further Mr. Guy Silverman, from Street Sense, the landlord, made two commitments regarding future use of the neighboring space at 415 8th Street, SE currently occupied by China Wall. The first is that Street Sense, believing that China Wall will soon cease operations, will formally communicate to the BZA its desire to revoke any special exception for fast food operations at that address, essentially transferring fast food use from one part of the property (415) to another (413). Second, he agreed to consider and report back to the full Commission inclusion of a request to the BZA and that the special exception at 413, should it be granted, be granted only to the Chipotle establishment and not transferred to subsequent tenants. Commissioner Oldenburg noted that their formal application needed to be updated with regard to section 733.4 to reflect the design changes.

Kirk Beatley and John West both spoke as residents who reside in properties at the rear of the property on 7th Street, SE and offered concerns relating to noise, trash and infestation. Both suggested that the current plans would likely satisfy those concerns pending further review of the details. Kirk Beatly raised an additional concern regarding to the possibility that previously there had been a public alley or utility access in the rear of the properties of 7th & 8th Streets, SE and asked how this may be maintained.

Pending confirmation of the neighbors’ concerns being addressed and a understanding that granting this special exception under the terms described will not increase the number of fast food establishments in this block of 8th Street, SE the Committee recommends the special exception be granted by a vote of 10 – 0, and request that the Board limit the special exception to Chipotle Mexican Grill.

BZA # 18234 , 1300 Block D Street SE (rear) - Variance from alley lot width and building requirements to allow the construction of one-family dwelling on an alley lot in R-4 District

Presenting Jennifer Fowler, architect and Utku Aslanturk, owner. Applicant is proposing to build a three story SFD with two parking spaces on a vacant lot in the alley off D Street, SE. The first floor will contain a living room, dining room and kitchen. The second floor will contain three bedrooms. The third floor will contain a family room, sitting room and mechanical/storage space. Powder room/bathrooms will be located on each floor. The exterior facade, per the applicants’ submissions appears to be brick with aspects of hardiplank. At present there appear to be no concerns regarding this project from either the Committee or audience members. The Committee recommends approval of this project by a vote of 10 - 0 to the full ANC.

BZA # 18218, 1426 K Street, SE Special exception for a garage, rear

Will Teass, architect, presented on behalf of the owner, James Lisowski. Revised plans show the garage at the rear of the property abutting the alley which is only 10 feet wide hence the request for the variance. The owner will remove a rear second floor deck that counts against the lot occupancy. With this removal lot occupancy will be below 70 percent. The owner has met with affected neighbors who, per the applicant’s prior letters of support, have expressed no concerns. Pending any new information this item is moved to the consent calendar by the Committee by a vote of 10-0.

Report of ANC6B Transportation Committee Meeting

July 21, 2011

Commissioners Attending: Brian Flahaven, Ivan Frishberg, David Garrison, Neil Glick, Kirsten Oldenburg (chairing), and Brian Pate

1. Introduction of Resident Member Nominees

The following nominees attended the meeting: Mr. Jim Rowland (SMD05) and Mr. Keith Smith (SMD09).

2. Planned Local Traffic Routings (new 11^th St bridges and CSX tunnel project)

The Committee arranged to have staff from DDOT and CSX give a briefing on the local traffic issues to be presented by the completion of the 11th Street Bridges and start of the CSX tunnel projects.  Mr. Jamie Henson from DDOT and Mr. Stephen Flippin, CSX director of Federal Affairs (accompanied by Mr. Keith Brinker, CSX Manager of Environmental Remediation, and Mr. Jason Yazawa, Environmental Planner with Parsons Brinckerhoff) made presentations.  Committee member concerns were especially focused on how SE/SW freeway traffic headed eastward intending to reach Historic Anacostia (MLK Avenue, Good Hope Road, etc.) would be routed as the new 11th Street bridges come on line.  When DDOT staff discussed last the 11th Street bridge plans with the Commission several years ago, the CSX tunnel project was not yet a live proposal.  At that time, DDOT told the Commission that this local bridge traffic would be directed to exit at the 6th Street Exit and run along Virginia Avenue to 11th Street, south on 11th to M Street, and then on to the new local bridge.

At its July 21st meeting, DDOT informed the Committee that the department had adjusted its plan due to the coming of the CSX project, now likely to begin construction sometime in 2013. The new plan was to develop several alternative routes for drivers to reach Historic Anacostia from the SE/SW freeway, all of which would be properly signed to encourage their usage. DDOT will discourage having this traffic flow through the local street grid between the 6th Street Exit and the new local bridge. DDOT now estimates that the current exit to Historic Anacostia, MLK Avenue and Good Hope Road off of the current 11th Street bridge will be closed off in the summer of 2012. That date is the target for when the new signs directing traffic heading for Historic Anacostia will need to be in place.

CSX staff brought the Committee up to date on the timeline for the Environmental Impact Assessment process. The first public meeting is now likely to be in early September at which point all communications with CSX and DDOT will be required to go through a formal, public meeting and public commenting system required by the federal EIS law and regulations. Subject to the EIS process about to commence, the CSX expectation is that it will maintain access for local north-south over Virginia Avenue over the 7th, 8th and 11th Street intersections throughout the project.

The Committee will monitor the EIS process and make recommendations to the Commission on when ANC 6B should send spokespersons to EIS hearings to speak about the importance of maintaining the free-flow of traffic over the Capitol Hill street grid during the tunnel project. CSX staff's current estimate is that construction of the tunnel would begin in 2013, perhaps in the spring, although the amount of time it actually takes to complete the EIS process and secure all needed city and federal permits could change that estimate.

3. Development of ANC6B Procedures for Identification and Review of “Non-Automotive” Projects seeking grant support from DDOT’s Performance Parking Pilot fund.

In advance of the meeting, a draft document (see appendix A) was circulated that contained background on the Performance Based Parking (PBP) system, a proposed schedule for reviewing any existing or newly proposed projects, and a list of possible review criteria. Just days prior to the Committee meeting, DDOT released its 2011 “Ward 6 Ballpark District Performance Based Parking Report.” During fiscal year 2010, DDOT obligated $82,500 of the Non-Automotive Transportation Improvement funds for 4 projects. In fiscal year 2011, $514,600 was obligated for 6 projects. Based on conversations with DDOT officials, Commissioner Garrison has estimated that there will be at least $600,000 available in fiscal year 2012, which begins in October 2011.

Participants at the meeting expressed no objections to the project review criteria proposed in the draft document. As the meeting was running into overtime, Commissioner Oldenburg agreed to arrange the criteria into a set of questions that will be used by the Committee to evaluate proposals.

1. Is the proposed project or a portion thereof located within ANC6B’s portion of the Ward 6 PBP area?[1]

2. Is the proposed project is endorsed by the 6B Commissioner(s) within whose SMD(s) the project will impact?

3. What are the benefits to the community of the project? What are the possible negative impacts?

4. Is the community organization proposing the project both appropriate and capable of carrying out the project to its final phase? Has the organization agreed to take on the project?

5. Does the proposal indicate that adequate research has been done? Does it provide sufficient detail for an evaluation?

6. Is there a reliable cost estimate? If the project will cover more than just the 6B portion of the PBP area, is there a cost estimate for the portion inside 6B?

7. Is there likelihood that the proposed project might generate matching funds?

8. Is the project cost estimate so large that it would crowd out other worthy fiscal year projects?

Since ANC6D will be sharing the PBP funds, Commissioner Oldenburg agreed to talk with ANC6D to ascertain its project review process and to establish communication for those project proposals that may span both ANC’s. In addition, the Committee decided to make a broad solicitation to gather big ideas for using the funds.

Mr. Chuck Berger was present to provide full information to the Committee on the landscaping plans for the Eastern Market Metro plaza, a subproject of the Kiosk project already funded by DDOT. However, there was not sufficient time for his presentation. The Committee agreed to hold its next meeting* prior to the September 13, 2011, ANC6B meeting so that it can provide a recommendation to the full ANC on the proposal, as well as the proposal brought to the ANC by CHAW. The latter proposal received ANC6B conceptual approval at its July 2011 meeting.

Once proposals have received the support of the full Commission, they will be transmitted to the DDOT neighborhood advisory committee for consideration.

*The Committee meeting date is Thursday, August 25^th from 630pm to 830pm at the SE Library.

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B

Hine Jr. High School Redevelopment Project

Special Call Meeting Minutes

July 26, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.

The Theater Church

Commissioners Present: Jared Critchfield, Brian Flahaven, Ivan Frishberg, David Garrison, Neil Glick (Chairing), Carol Green, Norman Metzger, Kirsten Oldenburg, Brian Pate. Absent Commissioner: Francis Campbell

8. Adoption of Agenda

The agenda was adopted 10-0.

9. Stanton EastBanc Presentation

Lisa Delplace (led@ovsla.com 202.546.7575) of Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc. explained the landscape design which incorporates weekday and weekend uses. It includes bollards for pedestrian/vehicle traffic since the paving will be flush with the street for best use of the plaza during the weekend market. She also talked about the planned water features.

Amy Weinstein, architect, introduced recent changes to the site plan. The 7^th Street Residential Building is now referred to as the Plaza Building. The North Residential Building design is now two feet shorter and does not feature the two foot setback on the north side in the alley. There is also no courtyard access from C Street.

10. Questions from the Commissioners

Commissioner questions included asking for explanations of the tree boxes and locating weekend market tents atop of them, the water fountains and their purpose, possibly memorializing an Eastern Market merchant, below grade retail in the North Building, the number of weekend tents planned, the cobblestone or other choices for the Plaza, the alley width and height, setback of the North Building and the city term sheet requiring 35 units of affordable housing with 10 inclusionary units, location of the taxi stand if the Plaza Building is a hotel and if a hotel changes the intended retail on the first floor of the Plaza Building.

11. Questions from members of the Public

Marian Connolly asked about the zoning of the Plaza and North Residential buildings and the moving of the Plaza Building entrance closer to 7^th Street in the April design plans. Carol Press asked about the choice of bollards instead of raised curbs along C Street. Steve Holtzman said he believes the Plaza will not properly accommodate the weekend market. Barbara Riehle asked about the below grade retail in North Residential Building. Mary Wireck questioned whether the water features would be fountains. Jonathan Page asked why the courtyard is slated to be closed to public use. Susan Williams said the building designs are too modern and not historic.

12. Commissioner Discussion & Actions

Commissioner Frishberg moved (with a second from Commissioner Pate) that a letter be sent to HPRB concerning the provided plans. Commission Green offered an accepted friendly amendment to change the referenced width of 8^th Street from 30 to 20 feet. Commissioner Metzger offered a friendly amendment that the Commission urges the developers to have a conversation about the needs of the market and provisions being made for vendors that was accepted. Commissioner Flahaven’s suggestion that sentences about the siting of the market be stricken was accepted. Commissioner Garrison recommended adding a sentence to the letter about height and massing of the buildings. It was accepted by Commissioners Frishberg and Pate. The letter was approved for sending to HPRB by a vote of 9-0.

Commissioner Glick moved (with a second from Commissioner Garrison) that he or his designee be able to testify at the hearing. The motion passed 9-0.

Commissioner Pate moved (with a second from Commissioner Glick) that a letter be sent to HPRB explaining concerns with the Board’s giving of great weight to previous letters and positions concerning the Hine project. The motion passed 6-3 (Commissioners Garrison, Metzger and Oldenburg voted no). Commissioner Glick moved (with a second from Commissioner Frishberg) that he or his designee be able to present the letter to the Board. The motion passed 5-2-2 (Commissioners Flahaven and Metzger voted no; Commissioners Garrison and Oldenburg abstained).

13. Joel Lawson to speak on the PUD process

Joel Lawson (joel.lawson@dc.gov) and Maxine Brown Roberts from the Office of Planning gave an overview about the future Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for the Hine site. The Zoning Commission decides if a project warrants a PUD process after an application is submitted. The PUD allows developers greater flexibility in the site planning and building design and to provide greater public amenities. The ANC will have party status for the PUD process. Mr. Lawson suggested the community become familiar with Chapter 24 (http://dcoz.dc.gov/info/reg.shtm) of the Zoning Regulations.

14. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.