The Week Ahead ….And the End of a Barracks Row Eyesore
by Larry Janezich
425 8th Street will soon house a Bank of America ATM
The crumbling façade of 425 8th Street – a long vacant eyesore on Barracks Row whose last occupant was a retail jewelry store – is getting a face lift and interior renovation. In about two weeks, it will be the location of a Bank of America ATM. Perhaps not ideal for residents anxious for retail on 8th Street, but certainly an improvement. 425 8th is located between the Verizon store and DC – 3 – across the street from the Fire Station.
The Week Ahead…..
Monday, February 3
Mayor Gray will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the newly renovated Northeast Library at 10:00am, 330 7th Street, SE. The Library has been closed for 16 months for a $10 million renovation.
Monday, February 3
CHRS Historic Preservation Committee meets at 6:30pm, Kirby House, 420 10th Street, SE.
Tuesday, February 4
ANC6b Planning and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm at St Coletta of Greater Washington, 19th and Independence Ave SE.
On the agenda:
Request for a zoning variance from parking space size requirements for a new apartment building at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Request for a public space permit for an unenclosed sidewalk café for District Taco
Wednesday, February 5
ABC6B Transportation Committee meets at 6:30pm in Hill Center.
On the agenda:
Discussion of FY14 Performance Parking Fund and possible projects.
Discussion of proposals for Vendor Parking During Hine Constructeion
Discussion of DDOT oversight hearing.
Thursday, February 6
Joint meeting of ANC6B ABC Committee and Outreach & Constituent Services Task Force on at 7:00 pm in Hill Center.
On the agenda:
Testimony for Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration oversight hearing
Additional DC Council oversight hearing testimony
Input on Mayor Gray’s FY15 budget priorities
Rat abatement on Eastern Market Metro Plaza
Thursday, February 6
PSA 107 meets at 7:00pm, location TBA owning to temporary closure of Southeast Library.
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