The Week Ahead…And, The Shotgun House Lives On
by Larry Janezich
Shotgun House
On September 18, the Historic Preservation Review Board reaffirmed the “shotgun house” at 1229 E Street, SE, is a contributing structure to the Capitol Hill Historic District and found the demolition of the property to be inconsistent with the purposes of the preservation act. The Board recommended denial of the permit to raze the building and urged staff to coordinate resolution of the longstanding issues at the property with other District agencies. (See CHC posting here: http://bit.ly/1qAicMC)
The Week Ahead….
Tuesday, October 14
ANC6B meets at 7:00pm for its regular monthly meeting, in Hill Center.
Among items on the agenda:
Update from Fire and EMS Department: Eugene A. Jones, Interim DC Fire Chief
Substantial change to Ugly Mug’s alcohol beverage license, 723 8th Street, SE, expansion of second floor & addition of 144 seats (100), changing total capacity to 242 (189). (See CHC posting here: http://bit.ly/1vRfDce)
Red light camera request for Pennsylvania Avenue & 7th Street, SE.
2014 DC Circulator Transit Development Plan Update (See CHC posting here: http://bit.ly/1sjkLHj)
Tuesday, October 14
MPD Chief of Police Cathy Lanier is featured on “All Politics is Local,” with Tom Sherwood & Mark Segraves, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Hill Center. This event is free.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Call here to register: 202-549-4172
Tuesday, October 14
At-Large DC Council candidates take questions from organizations and community leaders from around the city at 7:00pm, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D Street NW (Green Line – Gallery Place or Archives). Free and Open to the Public
Tuesday, October 14
Ward 6 State Board of Education Candidates Forum, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Eastern High School, 1700 E Capitol Street, SE. Candidates: Mark Naydan & Joe Weedon. More information here: http://chpspo.org/2014/09/25/ward-6-state-board-of-education-candidates-forum/
Wednesday, October 15
ANC6A Economic Development Committee meets at 7:00pm in the Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th Street, NE.
Among items on the agenda:
Gallaudet University – informational presentation regarding Gallaudet University’s application for further processing related to the construction of a new replacement dormitory for the Model Secondary School for the Deaf at the north end of the campus.
Request for a zoning variance for 1802 D Street, NE, to allow a child development center.
Request for a zoning variance for 1401 Florida Avenue, from height, parking, roof setback and HS Overlay requirements to allow construction of a multifamily residential building with ground floor retail.
Saturday, October 18
Second Ward 6 Fall Safety Festival, 11am to 4pm, Folger Park (3rd & D Streets SE). The event is sponsored by Celebrate Capitol Hill and ANC6B in conjunction with the Annual Brent School Fall Festival. Safety demonstrations, health screenings, light music, fire trucks and fun activities. More info: cburger@cbmove.com