The agenda for the ANC’s May meeting has been posted and can be viewed at the following link:
As always, the meeting will take place on the second Wednesday of the month — on the 13th of this month — at 7pm in the Brookings Institution building at 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W
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 special quarter ANC meeting the following votes occurred:
General
Consideration of the West Dupont Liquor License Moratorium (2B02) – Vote tabled till May
Consideration of the Proposed PEPCO/Exelon Merger (Public Services Commission Case FC1119)
Commissioner Smith moved to support the resolution with amendments, seconded by Commissioner Mann. Passed 5-2-1. The resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Washington, DC, will be making a decision this year on the proposed acquisition of Pepco Holdings Inc. (Pepco) by Exelon Corporation (Exelon), Formal Case #1119;
WHEREAS, reliable, economical electric service is essential to the quality of life for the citizens of ANC2B and the city as a whole; and the District government has adopted standards of reliability for electricity service as well as a timetable for achieving them;
WHEREAS, there have been several long-lasting outages in ANC2B recently and emergency procedures and timelines for rehabilitation were not well communicated to customers;
WHEREAS, ANC2B believes that in light of the above-mentioned concerns, the acquisition of Pepco by Exelon may have major adverse effects on not only the cost of electricity but also the security, environmental sustainability, and quality of life for the residents of Dupont Circle and for the District as a whole.
Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that ANC2B does not believe that an acquisition will provide sustainable enhanced reliability or financial benefits to the people of Dupont Circle and advises the Public Service Commission to reject the proposed acquisition as not in the public interest.
A resolution supporting a second entrance at the Foggy Bottom Metro station (ANC 2A) Commissioner Mann moved to support the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Passed 8-0. The resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority released a Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station Second Entrance Demand Analysis Final Report in 2007 establishing that the station carried the 8th highest number of daily riders in the Metrorail System in 2006, and that the station ridership is expected to increase approximately 15% by 2030.
WHEREAS, the corner of 22nd and I where the current station entrance exists at present day is a busy intersection at street level, receiving heavy foot traffic from George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University students & faculty, Whole Foods, and The Residences at the Avenue, along with frequent vehicular traffic and bicycle traffic resulting from the nearby Capitol Bikeshare station.
WHEREAS, frequent escalator and elevator outages often limit the ability for people with disabilities to access the station.
WHEREAS, on January 21st, ANC 2A voted unanimously to prioritize funding for a second entrance to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (“WMATA”) five-year capital plan.
WHEREAS residents of ANC 2B frequently use the station as a primary access point to the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ANC 2B supports the construction of a second entrance to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station at 22nd and I Street NW and the continued study of the location and funding of the project, in order to relieve the burden of congestion and increase efficiency, better accommodate elderly and disabled passengers in the case of an elevator or escalator breakdown at the existing station entrance, and further expand public transportation options in the Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood.
Historic Preservation
Historic Landscape of Massachusetts Avenue and trees at corner of Massachusetts and 20th St NW – No Vote
Review of proposed zoning regulations on penthouses (ZC #14-13)
Commissioner Warwick moved to support the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Feldstein. Passed 7-0-1. The resolution reads as follows:
Whereas ANC 2B was invited to comment on Zoning Commission Case 14-13 regarding changing regulations for penthouses; and
Whereas ANC 2B discussed the proposed regulations at an April special meeting and meeting of the zoning, preservation, and development committee; and
Whereas ANC 2B agendas often feature items where penthouses or other additions are added to the top of existing buildings; and
Whereas the Zoning Commission has proposed two alternatives in many categories of penthouse regulations.
Therefore Be it RESOLVED ANC 2B supports Alternative 1 for one-family dwellings and flats (limiting penthouse heights to 10’/1 story compared with the current 18’-6″ maximum); and
ANC 2B supports Alternative 2 for zones allowing buildings of 50’ or less in height (permit 10’/1 story by right, 20’/2 stories by special exception); and
ANC 2B supports alternative 1 for zones allowing buildings of 60’ or more in height (permit 20’/2 stories without specifying use of the space); and
ANC 2B supports multiple penthouses on a building dependent on building requirements rather than requiring a single penthouse, not requiring a currently required connection to connect all parts of a penthouse; and
ANC 2B supports flexibility in the definition of vertical walls to allow for some sloping of walls as determined by building penthouse requirements; and
ANC 2B supports alternative 2 for penthouse walls, deleting the requirements that penthouses not alter in height variation, with the intent that varying heights will add character to building penthouses and allow less visibly intrusive penthouses if some additional vertical space is not required.
Discussion of ANC 2B awarding grants (8:45pm) (20 mins) Tabled until May
Motion to approval of FY15 Q2 quarterly financial report barring technical amendments
Commissioner Maltz moved to support the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Feldstein. Passed 8-0.
Adjourn (9:15pm)
The agenda for the ANC’s April 2015 Quarterly Special Meeting has been posted and can be viewed at the following link:
April 2015 Quarterly Special Meeting
The following letters that were transmitted to D.C. government agencies as the result of ANC actions at the Commission’s April meeting have been uploaded and posted for public viewing:.
April 2015
Washington DC Jewish Community (General)
DC Black Pride Festival (General)
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)
