NEWS: ZPD Committe Meeting 3/5/13

ANC2B’s Zoning, Preservation, and Development Committee will be meeting Tuesday, March 5th from 7:00pm until 8:00pm at the Dupont Circle Resource Center to discuss two pending applications:

Application to Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for concept design approval for rear addition to three story rowhouse at 1823 S Street NW to enable four condo units. (2B01)

Application to Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for zoning variance at 1726 18th Street NW. (2B01)

BLOG: MPD Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Connecting to Neighborhood through Facebook

Please read this contribution by Public Safety Liaison and 2B09 Commissioner Noah Smith:

Our friends at the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) of the Metropolitan Police Department are asking neighbors to “Like” them on Facebook for updates on new initiatives and community events. The GLLU has been a great partner to the neighborhood and the ANC for several years.

The GLLU is located right off of Dupont Circle, but provides provides 24 hour assistance to members of the LGBT community throughout the city as well as the police department. Their mission is to prevent crime and the fear of crime in the gay and lesbian communities and work with others to build safe and healthy communities throughout the District of Columbia.

There is a GLLU member on call 24 hours a day who can be reached either at GLLU@dc.gov or by calling 202-506-0714 anytime. Please “Like” their Facebook Page for more information.

NEWS: ANC Publishes Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012

At its January 2013 meeting, the ANC approved the FY 2012 Annual Report submitted by Chairman Will Stephens.  The annual report provides a snapshot of the activities of the ANC from October 2011 through September 2012 — including votes taken, issues discussed, achievements, personnel, staff, and finances.

Particularly interesting are the statistics showing how the ANC voted on regulatory applications (alcohol, public space, zoning, historic preservation) over the course of the year.

DC law requires ANCs to submit annual reports to the Council each year.  At minimum, these required reports must include a breakdown of the ANCs finances and key activities and votes.  The Dupont Circle ANC has in recent years generated annual reports that are meant to serve a broader audience — including new and old residents, businesses, other ANCs, and other community stakeholders.  It is intended to be attractive and easy to read, in addition to being informative.

You can find the FY 2012 Annual Report on our Annual Reports page, along with reports going back to 1976, the first year of the ANCs.

In addition, a PDF of the new FY 2012 Annual Report is available here: FY2012-AnnualReport-FINAL(1-9-2013).