This new blog, “Votes of the ANC” will be posted on the next day after our meeting to explain the votes that took place the night before. The language in resolutions will still be up to final review and some change may be made. Last night at our overflow ANC meeting the following votes occurred:
Public Annoucements
Support of 17th Street Festival on Sept 13 – Passed 8-0.
General Items
Elections to fill vacancies in Secretary & ABRA Policy Committee Chair – Passed 8-0.
Regulatory Items
Alcohol Applications
Request for stipulated license for Custom Fuel Pizza Restaurant, 1600 block of Connecticut Ave for Sun-Sat 11am-3am [Note: Full license application will be on July 2014 agenda] (2B03) – Passed (7-0). The Commission passed the following resolution:
Whereas; at it’s regularly schedule meeting on June 11, 2014 the Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B (“ANC 2B”) considered a request by Custom 1635 CT, LLC (“applicant”) trading as “Custom Fuel”/“Fuel Pizza” for a new Retailer’s Class C/R ABC License and transfer of Existing Sidewalk Cafe permit, located at 1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW, (formerly the site of Potbelly), and; Whereas; the applicant has requested that ANC 2B support the issuance of a Stipulated License in accordance with Section 200 of Title 23 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, (“23 DCMR §200”), to operate under the terms of that license application prior to the completion of the 45 day protest period, and;
Whereas; the FUEL PIZZA restaurant group presently operates establishments in the District of Columbia including two located at in ANC 2B, and another in ANC 2C, both of which had previously been granted stipulated licenses at the request of their respective ANCs;
Now therefore be it resolved; that ANC 2B Supports the request by Custom Fuel/Fuel Pizza for a new retailers C/R license and supports the request for a stipulated license.
Request for consent to exemption to single-sales ban at Hampton Inn (#901668) located at 1729 H Street NW. (2B06) – Passed (7-0).
Request for substantial change to hours of operation for the Bottom Line (#000755) located at 1716 I Street NW. – Failed (6-0).
Request (#ABRA-086789) by Penthouse Pool & Lounge (Vida Fitness), 1612 U St NW, for substantial change for: lateral expansion (to include 4th floor) and entertainment endorsement (DJ and live music) with hours Sun-Thur 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 6pm-1am. Petition Deadline 7/7/14; Roll Call Hearing 7/21/14. (2B08) – Passed (6-0). The Commission passed the following resolution:
Whereas the original license application for the Penthouse Pool / Vida Fitness rooftop bar involved a lengthy, multi-party negotiation of a Voluntary Agreement;
Whereas entertainment was not envisioned in the original application or negotiations;
Whereas the current application involves entertainment, including in the outdoor space, in addition to expansion into a fourth floor indoor space;
Whereas the ANC has received numerous concerns from abutting and nearby neighbors regarding the potential for noise and other disturbance as a result of the substantial change request;
Therefore be it resolved that ANC 2B protests the request on the basis of peace, order, and quiet concerns, subject to the successful negotiation of a revised voluntary agreement / settlement agreement;
Be it further resolved that it is the Commission’s intention to facilitate discussion among all the relevant stakeholders to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement;
Be it further resolved that Commissioners Will Stephens (2B08), Noah Smith (2B09), and Mike Feldstein (2B01) are the Commission’s designated representatives on this matter.
Request (#ABRA-095296) for stipulated license and full license by Yamas Mediterranean Grill, 1946 NH Ave NW, for DR (restaurant, beer and wine only) for Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, no entertainment. – Passed (7-0).
Public Space Use & Applications
Request for approval for change in hours for sidewalk cafe for Floriana’s located at 1602 17th Street NW (#084579). Passed (7-0).
New street-side banners for Dupont. Passed (7-0).
Historic Preservation & Zoning Applications
BZA Case No. 18064 – 1820-1822 Jefferson Place, NW – Request for Extension. Passed (7-0).
BZA Case No. 18795 – 2123 Twining Court NW. Passed (7-0).
ZPD Committee
Francis Field Resolution. Passed (6-0). The resolution reads as follows:
This area is known as the “Francis Recreational Area.” Part is owned by National Park Service and is part of Rock Creek Park and part was deeded to the District during Home Rule and is managed by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. It includes Francis Field on 25th Street and the green space behind Francis-Stevens Educational Center. The area north of N Street is part of ANC 2B and the area south of N is part of ANC 2A.
In 2008-2009, a new master plan was approved for Francis Field, the land west of 25th Street in ANC 2A. The new plan included space for an off-leash dog park on DC’s portion of the land. West End Dogs filed and its application for a dog park was approved by Director Jesus Aguirre during the Fenty administration. However, no funding has been available for its construction during the Gray administration.
In 2009, ANC 2A passed an additional resolution unanimously supporting a dog off-leash time sharing arrangement on Francis Field until such time as the formal dog park was constructed. This is allowed per DC municipal regulations, and is currently in place at Friendship Playground in Chevy Chase.
Administrative Matters
Approval of room rental of $75 in Luther Place for Ward 2 Education Network meeting on June 14 from 10 to 11:30 am. Passed (5-0-1).
Pride Parade – ordered two more banners, total cost was 500. Passed (6-0).
Motion to adjourn by acclimation – Moved by Commissioner Dwyer