This new blog, “Votes of the ANC” will be posted on the day after our monthly meeting to explain the votes that took place the night before. The language in resolutions will still be up to final review and some changes may be made. Last night at our regular ANC meeting the following votes occurred:
Meeting Minutes
Approval of March 2015 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Smith moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 7-0.
General Agenda Items
Request by Rob Corbett of Capital Pride for ANC letters of support for Capital Pride (2B05 for Stead events, and ANC2B for the Pride Parade) (10 mins)
Commissioner Smith moved to support all of these events, seconded by Commissioner Silverstein. Passed 8-0. The resolution reads as follows:
Whereas, Capital Pride and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have requested the support of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B for DPR permits to hold three special events at Stead Park – namely Capital Pride Spring Movie Night, April 27, 2015, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Capital Pride Day in the Park and Summer Sunday, June 7, 2:30pm – 10:30pm,; and Capital Pride Fall Movie Night Monday, Sept 28, 6:30pm – 9:30pm,
Whereas these three events are part of the larger program of Capital Pride including the June 13, 2014, 40th Annual Capital Pride Parade which ANC2B enthusiastically supports,
Whereas, the sponsors are experienced in managing these events which have been held for several years,
Therefore, ANC2B supports DPR permitting of Stead Park for Capital Pride events on April 27, June 7, and September 28, 2015
Request by Martin Espinosa for support for two Stead Park permits (April 25 and June 7, 2015, for Stonewall Kickball
Commissioner Smith moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Feldstein. Passed 8-0. The resolution reads as follows:
Whereas, Stonewall Kickball the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have requested the support of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B for a DPR permit to hold two special events at Stead Park – namely an All Star and Community Award Game on Saturday, April 25, 2015 and the the Charity Capital Pride Kickball Game on June 7,2015.
Whereas, these events have been held for several years and are part of the ongoing Stonewall Kickball program which bring recreation to its participants, business to the 17th Street business community, and charitable contributions to the wider DC community,
Whereas the sponsors are experienced in managing this event and have plans for preventing and/or controlling potential problems of concern to the neighboring community, e.g., noise,
Therefore, ANC2B supports the permitting of Stead Park for the use of Stonewall Kickball on April 25, 2015 and June 7, 2015.
Request by Washington DC Jewish Community Center for Stead Park permit (May 17, 2015) for Washington Jewish Music Festival
Commissioner Upright moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Warwick. Passed 8-0. The resolution reads as follows:
Whereas, the Washington DC Jewish Community Center and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have requested the support of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B for a DPR permit to hold a program of the Washington Jewish Music Festival in Stead Park on Sunday May 17, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Whereas, the Washington Jewish Music Festival and the DC Jewish Community Center are continuing users of Stead Park that provide important and popular cultural additions to our community,
Whereas the sponsors are experienced in managing this event and have presented plans that assure control of potential problems of concern to the neighboring community, for example noise levels,
Therefore, ANC2B supports the permitting of Stead Park to the Washington Jewish Music Festival.
Request by Kenya Hutton of Black Pride for ANC letter of support for annual Black Pride Festival, Sunday May 24, at the playing field at School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens Educational Campus. (2B06) (5 mins)
Commissioner Smith moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 8-0.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Agenda
*Note: Commissioner Silverstein chooses to recuse himself from ABRA related matters because he sits on the city ABC board.
Renewal for 2012 P St NW – One West Dupont Circle Wine & Liquors – Class A Retail, Liquor Store (#074429) (2B02) – No Action
Renewal for 2159 P St NW – State Liquors – Class A Retail, Liquor Store (#088025) (2B02)- No Action
Renewal for 1529 Connecticut Ave NW – Connecticut Ave Wine and Liquors – Class A Retail (#076507) – Liquor Store (2B03)- No Action
Renewal for 1618 17th St – Cairo Liquor Store – Class A Retail – Liquor Store (#000343) (2B03)- No Action
Renewal for 1711 17th St NW – Rosebud Liquors – Class A Retail, Liquor Store (#060751) (2B04)- No Action
Renewal for 1050 17th St NW – Imperial Liquors – Class A Retail, Liquor Store (#074960) (2B05)- No Action
Renewal for 1912 L St NW – Barmy Wine and Liquor – Class A Retail, Liquor Store (#023822) (2B06)- No Action
Renewal for 1776 U St – Virginia Market – Class A Retail – Liquor Store (#093281) (2B08)- No Action
Renewal for 1700 U St – Benmoll Liquors – Class A Retail – Liquor Store (#072334) (2B08)- No Action
DDOT Public Space Committee Applications
Public Space Permit application for New Sidewalk Cafe Un-Enclosed at 1727 Connecticut Ave NW – Bistro Bistro (2B01) (10 mins)
Commissioner Feldstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Warwick. Passed 8-0.
Public Space Permit application 1517 Connecticut Avenue NW – Kramer Books – Public Permit Application #10171586. Request for Change in Cafe Hours
Commissioner Maltz moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 8-0.
Public Space Permit application #10179138 at 1919 M Street NW – District Taco. Request for new sidewalk cafe unenclosed for a total of eight tables under the overhang, on both the 20th Street and M Street sides of this corner building. Total of 24 seats requested. Chris Medhurst will present.
Commissioner Silverstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 8-0.
Public Space Permit application #10179760 at 1828 L Street NW – Veloce. Request for new sidewalk cafe unenclosed for 4 tables and 16 seats, with fence and plants. Requested hours: 7am to 2am. Eric Gronning will present.
Commissioner Silverstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Underhill. Passed 8-0.
Public Space Permit application #10178268 at 1717 Pennsylvania AV NW – Jimmy John’s. Request for sidewalk cafe unenclosed with 10 tables, 20 seats. Hours 6am – 11pm. Chris Glinski will present.
Commissioner Silverstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Underhill. Passed 8-0.
Public Space Permit application #10177644 at 1901 L Street NW – Melt Shop. Request for sidewalk cafe unenclosed with 13 tables and 31 seats. Andrew Kline or a representative will present.
Commissioner Silverstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 8-0.
Historic Preservation & Zoning Applications
Historic preservation application #15-247 for 1758 Church St NW. Third story rear addition.
Commissioner Underhill moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 7-1. The resolution reads as follows:
Historic preservation application #15-301 for 1719 T ST NW. Three story new construction (currently a vacant lot).
Commissioner Silverstein moved to support, seconded by Commissioner Upright. Passed 8-0. The resolution reads as follows:
Adjournment (9:55 pm)