CAPITOL HILL CORNER

The Week Ahead + No Weed Shop for G Street SE & Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 28, 2026

New Owner Nixes Weed Shop for 1322 G Street, SE.  Sanjay Bajaj, a local residential real estate developer (City Trends Development) who is the new owner of 1322 G Street, SE, (center) says the property will remain residential.  Last summer, DC Garden Hill, applied for a medical cannabis dispensary license for the property and received the support of ANC6B.  A license was subsequently approved by ABCA.  Bajaj, who subsequently became the owner of the property told CHC, “So, the dispensary is not going to go in there – I develop residential real estate – I don’t do dispensaries.” 

Taki Taki on Barracks Row.  Untouched by the Barracks Row fire which ravaged three buildings a few doors away, Taki Taki brought some dazzle to their signage on Barracks Row last week – new animated LED “neon.”

The high-end restaurant offering Indian cuisine will open in the fall.  Here’s the website https://takitakidc.com/ and the menu https://takitakidc.com/menu/

Barracks Row Fire Update.  Here’s a look at the aftermath of the aftermath of the fire on Barracks Row.

And a look at the clean up and restoration work from the alley. 

Eastern Market’s North Hall will be the center of a post-Barracks Row Parade Family Event on the Fourth of July.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 29

ANC6B Public Safety Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm. 

Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor, Conference Room 1 (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

• For info on how to join the virtual meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Agenda:  TBA

Tuesday, June 30

ANC6B Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Agenda:  The Executive Committee will set the agenda for the July meeting of the full commission.

Wednesday, July 1

ANC6C Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm. 

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBA

Thursday, July 2

ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here: 

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Saturday, July 4^th

10:00 am

Barracks Row July 4^th Parade. 

Tuesday, June 30

Hill Center Event

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon –  In-person

For more info and to register, go here:  $12.00 https://bit.ly/445Jc15

Saturday, July 4

Congressional Cemetery

10:00am – 12:00pm

Elbridge Gerry: America 250 Commemoration

Historic Congressional Cemetery, in partnership with the D.C. Sons of the American Revolution and the National Cemetery Administration, invites the public to join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a special America 250 commemoration honoring Elbridge Gerry and the Revolutionary War veterans memorialized at Congressional Cemetery.

Beginning at 10:00am, the ceremony will feature remarks from representatives of Historic Congressional Cemetery, the D.C. Sons of the American Revolution, and the National Cemetery Administration. The program will include the presentation of colors, the National Anthem, the playing of TAPS, unveiling a new interpretive sign, and a wreath and flower laying at Gerry’s grave.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to join a guided walking tour highlighting the graves of Revolutionary War veterans interred at Congressional Cemetery. Along the route, participants will help place commemorative flags at veterans’ gravesites, ensuring that the stories and sacrifices of these early Americans continue to be remembered as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided courtesy of the DC Sons of the American Revolution.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here:  https://bit.ly/4gb8RwH

Sunday, July 5^th

Congressional Cemetery

1:00pm – 2:30pm

Presidential Connections Tour

Dozens of individuals memorialized at the cemetery are connected to the office of the presidency. They include cabinet members, vice presidents, an assassination conspirator, a photographer, architects, a wayward son, secretaries, a landlady, and a bodyguard.  Together, they form a one of kind window into the past, showcasing the history and legacy of the American presidency all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital.

Come and experience this history come to life with presidential historian and Congressional Cemetery History Education Manager Kurt Deion on a thematic walking tour of the graves and memorials connected with the presidents!

Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.

For more information and tickets, go here:  https://bit.ly/43XnRXH

Two Reminders for Friday Night

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 25, 2026

Friday, June 26 – Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm.

African American Music Appreciation Month – Performances.

POCK3T-youth go-go band  For more, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3846686765615118/

Friday, June 26 – A free historical tour of Garfield Park this Friday

6:00-7:00pm – intersection of 2nd St. and F Street, SE.

Nacotchtank – Duddington – Garfield Park: A Washington Neighborhood through Four Centuries.  This is part of a larger series of events for DC Archaeology Month.

Garfield Park, southeast of the Capitol, has been home to giant carnivorous dinosaurs, Pleistocene hardwood forests, an American Indian village, a colonial plantation, a Federal-era mansion, a Civil War barracks, and very nearly the City Hall.  Nearby stood an early brewery, the original Providence Hospital, and the first school for Black children in the District of Columbia. This tour with Dr. Mark Herlong will examine the evolution of this Capitol Hill neighborhood from prehistory to today’s popular city park.

Photos:  Mott’s Market Opens

By Larry Janezich

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Mott’s Market at 232 12th Street, SE

Mott’s Market opened for business Tuesday morning at 8:00am.  Early morning customers at the coffee counter.  The breakfast offerings include breakfast burritos and donuts. 

Here’s the beverage menu

At 11:00am, the sandwich menu goes up

The market carries a selection of wines, fresh produce, spices, and frozen goods.

The back yard patio charms and invites….

Here’s Payton Sherwood, the vendor and operator of the new Capitol Hill’s Mott’s Market.

Mott’s Market closed as a neighborhood mom and pop store in 2022.  A group of neighbors organized by Michael Skinner raised money to purchase and restore the store to preserve it as a community market.  The market is owned by an LLC comprised of 90 community members.  For more, go here:  https://www.mottsmarket.com/

Mott’s Market is open Tuesday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm; Sunday, 8am – 3pm, Closed Monday.

The Week Ahead…Pickle Ball Update & Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 21, 2026

Sunday morning, contractors continued painting the Pickleball courts on the 100 block of Virginia Avenue under the freeway next to Garfield Park. 

They should be finished by Monday morning.  The paint will need to cure for 48 hours before anyone can play on the courts.  Pickleball court planners stress that it’s very important that no one plays on the courts until they are dry, most likely Wednesday evening.

Over at 301 North Carolina Avenue, SE, the steel framework of Brent School rises.  In accordance with the results of a referendum of students, teachers and parents, CM Charles Allen introduced legislation last year to rename the school after Gardner Bishop, who lead the fight to integrate DC public schools.  The bill is working its way through the DC City Council.  DCPS expects to reopen the school in August of 2027.  Photo credit:  Bob Gellman.

Saturday, Stanton Park Celebrated America 250 with an unveiling of the restored Nathanael Greene statue.  The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed, after a parade through the park.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

Members of the audience helped an NPS ranger unveil the statue, assisted by CM Charles Allen at left in the background.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

Left to right, Superintendent, National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service, Serena Bellew; Ellen Levinson, Lisa Hudson, Daniel Cross, Konstantina Trivisa, Monica Plisch, CM Charles Allen, ANC6C Commissioner Jay Adelstein.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 22

ANC6A Community Outreach Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda:

Introductions and Icebreakers

Round Robin – Community Updates

Presentations

• h3 Project, Ami Angell, Founder and Director of Outreach
• H Street Heal Team, Anwar Saleem, Executive Director, H Street

Main Street

Community Discussion

ANC7D Community Outreach and Grants Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Agenda:  TBA

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Tuesday, June 23

ANC6A Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Agenda:  TBA

Wednesday, June 24

ANC7D Transportation and Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Agenda:  TBA

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

The physical location of the meeting will be in the North Hall of Eastern Market.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  TBA

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner Would Also Like You to Know About:

Tuesday, June 23 – Congressional Cemetery’s Inaugural Day of Giving

On June 23rd, from 7:00am to 7:00pm, HCC staff and board members will be stationed at the cemetery’s front gate with one goal: to inspire 250 donations of $50 in support of our mission. Stop by for coffee, tea, donuts, and dog treats, and receive a custom Day of Giving sticker as a thank-you for your donation.

The cemetery has always been built on community contributions; whether of time or private donations. Over the past 50 years, members of the community have ensured that this space remains protected, accessible, and vibrant through your support of the APHCC.

For more, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/hcc-day-of-giving/

Donate on line here:   https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hccinauguraldayofgiving/

Thursday, June 25 – Live! At the Library (LOC) – Our History in the Headlines: America’s Story in Newspapers

5:00pm – 8:00pm

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, a selection of historic newspapers will be on display at Live! At the Library. Materials on display demonstrate the way news was presented to the public throughout our nation’s founding. Learn more.  https://bit.ly/4eUp5sS

Thursday, June 25 – Live! At the Library(LOC) — Fashion at the Library — Sole Power: Sneaker Culture and the American Story.

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Presented in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, this conversation and collections display, featuring Guest speakers D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Designer, PLC Detroit footwear design academy and Sean Williams, Co-Founder, SOLEcial Studies sneaker education program, celebrates sneaker culture and its role in the story of the American fashion industry. Learn more.  https://bit.ly/4eArCqC

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 14, 2026

Lower Level: Photo of the central skylight looking up. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.

Lower Level: View of the Childrens Area on the south side under the side skylight. On the right side are the “Seed Pods” – nook for kids to hang out. Also pictures are short stacks for small readers.

Street Level: North side of the building. Shown is the large conference room – also the site of the nearly monlhly FOSEL book sales. This level has additional rooms for meeting, study and work space.

Street Level: South side. Two views of adult computer work stations. This one in from the rear of the library looking toward the front of the building.

Here’s a another view of the computer work area from the front of the building looking toward the rear.

Main Level. A view of the Historic Entrance from the south side rear of the library.

Main Level: And a view from the north side rear of the library.

Main Level: Here’s what you see as you enter the library from the Historic Entrance. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.

ANC6B’s SE Library Task Force will hold a pulbic meeting Monday, June 15, at 6:30pm to hear from DCPL regarding the end of the construction phase (likely this month) and a date for reopening the library (probably August).  See below for meeting details.

The Week Ahead…

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 15

ANC6D will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

The in person meeting will be held in the 2^nd floor Conference Center at 1100 4^th Street, SW.

• For info on how to attend the virtual meeting, go here:  https://bit.ly/43wT7fZ  (Scroll to bottom for link)

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Public Safety Report

Community Announcements (1 minute per speaker)

Government Announcements (Executive and Legislative Branch)

Commissioner Announcements

Community Concerns (3 minutes per speaker)

DOB Presentation on Rules Pertaining to Airbnbs

DDOT Presentation on Amazon Pilot Program to Deliver Parcels Using Cargo E-bikes

Consent Agenda

• Approve Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K on Saturday July 11

ABC Matters

SW BID Request for Support Letter for Their Public Art Building Community Application

Adoption of Proposed Letter Re Duck Pond

SMD Updates

Chairperson’s Report

The ANC6B Southeast Library Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.

The in-person meeting will be held in conference room 1 on the 2d floor of 700 Pennsylvania Ave., SE.  (Entrance next to Trader Joe’s.   

• For info on how to join the virtual meeting, go here:  https://bit.ly/4fMfhCg

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Latest construction report from DCPL.  (Here’s a link to DCPL’s Construction Update of June 11, 2026  https://bit.ly/4vh5bOG )

Report from DCPL on the end of renovation and a timetable for reopening of SE Library.

Discussion on how to keep the Arthur Capper interim library open until the Southeast branch reopens.

Concerns of nearby neighbors regarding renovation issues.

ANC6A Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Introductions & Announcements.

Old Business

• Lovejoy Park – Duilio Passariello will join to discuss his proposed art installation and potential grant to build it.
• Micromobility (transportation using lightweight, low-speed vehicles – typically under 20-25 mph) – DDOT and Council Committee on Transportation and Environment staff will join to discuss solutions to problems related to micromobility. 
• 1400 Block G Street NE – The TPS Committee has previously requested that DDOT convert this to a one way to cut down on Chik-Fil-A and rush hour cut through traffic. That has not come to pass and neighbors still have the same issues.
• 11th Street SE Cycletrack – Committee Member Mark Sussman will provide an update on 6A’s joint efforts with 6B to secure funding to build the full plan.
• Gold Line – Holding time to discuss in case new updates come out before theTPS meeting this month.
• DC Office of Planning H Street Land Use and Market Study – DC OP released their report and Chair Bloomstine will provide a brief overview.

New Business

• DDOT Public Space Application – New Sidewalk Café.  Enclosed at 732 Maryland Avenue, NE. 

Wednesday, June 17

ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda:

Old Business

• 1332 Corbin Place NE.  BZA Application to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit – Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements.   At the June 11 ANC6A meeting, a motion to send a letter of support to BZA passed 5-0-0.
• 628 15th Street NE. We received notification that the alley does not meet 10’ requirement. No changes from original plan supported by ANC in September 2025. EDZ acknowledges existing public alley is non-conforming; no changes to plans or design. ANC revised letter on April 9 consent agenda. BZA hearing administratively rescheduled to June 17, 2026.
• 1341 A Street NE.  Historic Preservation Application – To build a 2-story garage. No special exception or variance is requested.
• Discussion:  What we learned at the ANC’s vacant property meeting.

New Business

• 1331 North Carolina Ave NE.  Historic Preservation Application.  To build a rear two-story addition with cellar and partially renovate the existing house, including adding two full baths.
• 1226 F Street, NE.  Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application.  To construct a third story addition, to an existing, detached, two-story, 4-unit, apartment house.  Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements,

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Friday, June 19 – Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm.

African American Music Appreciation Month – Performances.

The “Original” Moonlighters – Motown and Variety Dance Band – https://bit.ly/4gla4Bm

The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation.  CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.

Thursday June 18 – Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Church.

7:30 – 9:30pm – Lesson at 7:00pm

The Capitol HillBillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE.  Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5 Latest info: FB link here:  https://bit.ly/4oMIU93

June 19-21- National Museum of the American Indian Solstice Celebration

Museum Hours:

• Friday, June 19: Museum hours: 10am –11pm
• Saturday, June 20: Museum hours: 10am –10pm,
• Sunday, June 21: Museum hours: 10am–5:30pm,

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the National Museum of the American Indian with extended hours Friday and Saturday, June 19–20. Enjoy tours of the galleries, hands-on activities, music, and dance. Don’t forget to make time to enjoy lunch or a snack at Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe before you conclude your visit (Open daily 11 AM–4 PM). The interactive imagiNATIONS Activity Center will be open daily 10 AM–7 PM.

Schedule of activities:  https://bit.ly/4vgm7EQ

Saturday, June 20^th Congressional Cemetery African Americans History Tour

11:00am – 12:30pm Historic Congressional Cemetery

African Americans buried at Congressional Cemetery represent many facets of the American experience through history. Among them are a woman born into slavery whose family fought for their freedom and the freedom of others; an author and Rhodes scholar integral to the Harlem Renaissance; and a Civil Rights Movement activist who became DC’s “Mayor For Life.” We invite you to take a guided tour that will illuminate their stories and those of other African Americans interred at Congressional.

Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.

Come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.

More info and tickets:  https://bit.ly/4uyVee4

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 12, 2026

Thursday night’s fire on Barracks Row heavily damaged three buildings:

725 8th Street where Jackson Hewitt Tax Services and Cask & Barrel Wine and Spirit operated.

723 and 723 1/2 8th Street, formerly the home of The Ugly Mug and Valor.

721 8th – where She Loves Me Flower Shop had operated until recently.

In addition, Howl To The Chief at 719 8th may have suffered fire damage but only the smashed glass door – presumably by firefighters needing access – indicated they were affected.

Other nearby buildings including Rose’s Luxury and Meil Wellness appeared undamaged.

Here are some early morning photos of the scene.

Fire on Barracks Row

by Larry Janezich

Posted: June 11, 2026

Photo from 8th and G Streets, SE, shows a ladder over Call Your Mother providing access to the roofs of the buildings on fire a few doors south. Photo: Bob Gellman

Thursday evening, DC Fire and EMS reported on X that they were fighting a fire which had broken out on the 700 block of Barracks Row. It was described as “Fire on secondfloor of mixed use structure with extension to adjacent buildings.” The Fire Department said that no injuries had been reported as they began attempts to control the fire, though WJLA reported later that one firefighter received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

The blog Barred DC reported on X that the burning building was The Ugly Mug. Another poster sait it was a liquor store – presumeably the adjacent Cask & Barrel Wine & Spirit.

CM Charles Allen said later on X, “I am just leaving the scene on Barracks Row & tonight’s massive fire. I’ve spoken with several of the businesses. Everyone is accounted for but (there was) extreme damage to multiple buildings….

Later, Assistant Fire Chief Kishia Clemenci held a press availability and said that the fire had originated in 723 8th Street, SE, (the address of The Ugly Mug). The fire was reported at 8:07pm and reponders were on the scene at 8:09pm. Sixteen units and 100 firefighters participated. Cause of the fire has not yet been determined but it was not weather related, according to Clemenci.

The Ugly Mug closed in October of 2025. Brian Ready, Executive Director of Barracks Row Main Street, has said recently that the building had been sold and the new owners were planning to open a restaurant.

Here are some additional phtotos taken by Bob Gellman.

Closer to the fire, in front of Lola’s looking south. Photo: Bob Gellman.

Some of the 16 EMS and Fire Engines responding to the fire. Photo Bob Gellman.

Photo just south of Miel Wellness looking at ladders in front of buildings adjacent to The Ugly Mug. One can see the open doors of the liquor store under the ladders. Photo: Bob Gellman. (See diagram below.)

According to DC Fire Department, the fire started in 723 & 7231/2 8th Street – the former Ugly Mug. Photo: Google Maps.

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 7, 2026

Llamas’ Corner, the Baltimore-based café is open in DC at 705 8th Street, SE.  Here’s a photo inside.  Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm.  Saturday–Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Vandalism of Loveful Hands Sculpture at Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  Last week, Loveful Hands by Jay Coleman suffered damage from of what appears to be epoxy paint randomly drippled onto the sculpture.  Here’s an image of the top.

It appears that attempts to remove dribbles on the north side of the sculpture while the paint was still wet left smudges on the bronze.

Last Wednesday, the Potomac and Pennsylvania Intersection actually became a traffic circle.  The construction is mostly done with the sidewalks around the outside of the circle. 

ANC6B Commissioner Karen Hughes told ANC6B’s Transportation Committee that the launching of the on-line project to name the circle is almost ready to go.

Wingstop Update.  Here’s a photo of the interior of the proposed Wingstop Carryout on Barracts Row, much as the previous tenant left it.  ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee chaired by Commissioner Vince Marino met last Wednesday to finalize a conditional agreement between some neighbors and Wingstop/Emerald Wings, that would clear the way for the full ANC vote on supporting the carryout’s application for a fast food exception so they could open on Barracks Row.  Agreement was reached at the committee level for operating hours for the carryout:  Sunday – Thursday, close at midnight.  Friday & Saturday, walk-in service will close at 1:00am – on-line service available until 2:00am.  Marino noted that there is still a contingent of neighbors who oppose any use of this property to sell food.  The full ANC will consider the committee’s recommendation to support the agreement and an exception at its meeting Tuesday night, June 9.  The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 17 at 9:30am.  Visit https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/Calendar for details.

Saturday, Rural Dog Rescue hosted an adoption event at Howl to the Chief at 719 8^th Street Barracks Row.  The organization features dogs which are currently up for adoption and hosts the event at Howl the Chief once or twice a month.  They host adoption events at Howl to the Chief, Steadfast Supply, City-State Brewing Company, and elsewhere around Washington, D.C.  Go here for a calendar of events:  https://ruraldogrescue.com/event-calendar/

The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, June 9

ANC6B will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

The meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; First Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

• For info on how to access the on line meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Among items on the draft agenda:

Consent Agenda – TBD

Community & Commission Announcements & Speak Out

• Office of the Mayor
• Councilmember Charles Allen’s Office
• Metropolitan Police Department
• Update on Items from Executive Committee Meeting

Presentations

ANC 6B Input on Other Concerns

Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee (6/2/2026)

• ABC Renewals
• New Applications
• Update on CIVIC on 8^th Street

Transportation Committee

• John Philip Sousa Bridge bus lane update.
• Letter to DDOT on 11^th Street Bike Lane
• Renaming alley o4 1400 block of G Street SE, Matthews Court

Planning and Zoning Committee

• Letter to BZA re Wingstop/Emerald Wings application for Fast Food Exemption

Public Safety Committee update

Southeast Library Taskforce update

Public Parks and Recreation Spaces Taskforce

• Letter to Parks Board to have Rumsey Meeting prior to August
• Update on On-line monitoring of Parks in Ward 6

ANC 7D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Among items on the draft agenda:

Kingman Island and Heritage Island Development Project Pre-Design Update – Presented by: DDOEE, Rhodeside Harwell, KGL Comms

Benning Road Transfer Station Modernization Project Update – Presented by Benning Road Community Advisory Team

Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder

Elected District Government Official Updates

Community Matters

• RFK Notes
• Opportunity for Commission and community members to raise awareness around RFK development and planing issues

Commissioner SMD Reports

Commission Business Items

ANC 7D Committees

Economic Development, Housing Justice, Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration Committee

Transportation/Public Space Committee

Wednesday, June 10

ANC6C will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Among items on the draft agenda:

FOIA Update – Andrew Hayes

Consent Agenda

Transportation and Public Space Committee

• 522 K Street NE, application for a new sidewalk café.

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

• 316 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Bistro Cacao Historic Preservation Application. Application for concept approval to construct a large pergola in public space abutting the front façade

Plenary Discussion

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Commitee

• 313 2nd Street NE, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a special exception and an area variance to create a record lot, raze existing structure, and construct a two-story parish hall.
• Draft Historic Preservation Office Design Guidelines, alley building and garages

New Business (Tabled in May)

• Revised resolution on “gentle zoning,” Andrew Hayes

Thursday, June 11

ANC6A will hold virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda

Consent Agenda

Economic Development and Zoning (EDZ)

• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of support to BZA to support the applicant at 1332 Corbin Pl. NE to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit.  Special exceptions sought are relief of rear yard requirements of and the lot occupancy requirements.

Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis (ABC

• Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to ABCA in support of a stipulated license for The Hall on H Street, 1250 H Street, NE, subject to a settlement agreement being reached.

Standing Committee Reports:

New Business

Single Member District reports

Community Comments (2 minutes each)

Capitol Hill Corner Would Also Like You to Know About:

Friday, June 12

Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm. 

African American Music Appreciation Month – Too Much Talent Band  https://www.toomuchtalentband.com/

The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation.  CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.

Saturday, June 13

Book Sale – NE Library

10:00am – 3:00pm.

Friends of NE and SE Library will hold a book sale NE Library.

Sunday, June 14

Celebrate Pride with Us at Gays & Graves.at Historic Congressional Cemetery

11 am – 4 pm.

Gays & Graves:  returns for a 2nd time to Historic Congressional Cemetery for a Pride celebration rooted in history, remembrance, and community.

For more, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/gays-graves-a-big-gay-festival-2/