The loosely organized city-wide convention of ANC Commissioners met last Monday night and reached a consensus to press the city on creating a process to fill empty ANC seats during the pandemic when it is not possible to comply with current procedures, and to press for increased funding for speed cameras for areas where they are most needed. Correspondence is in the process of being drafted for consideration at the next meeting on February 8.
The Week Ahead…And Some Photos from the Past Week
Monday, February 1
ANC6C Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee will not meet in February.
Tuesday, February 2
ANC 6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For a link to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- 1381 Potomac Avenue, SE [6B07] Two-story rear addition. Special exceptions for lot occupancy (53% Current, 60% by right, 70% proposed) and 10 foot rule (10’8” past one adjoining property, 11’3” past the other.
- 102 9th Street SE [6B05] Penthouse addition for a stairway to roof deck. Special exceptions for general penthouse regulations in RF-1 zone.
- 515 10th St SE [6B04] Historic Preservation Application – concept for second story addition to existing accessory buildings/garage and stairwell. Special exception to lot occupancy (63.4% existing, 60 by right, 64.6% proposed. Concept review for addition on alley.
- 631 G St SE [6B03] Historic Preservation Application – concept for second story addition to existing garage.
- 320 9th Street, SE [6B05] Concept for two-story side and rear addition.
- Consideration of proposal to remove Inclusionary Zoning Exemption for NC-6 Zone. Text amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning bonus height to NC-6 Zone (45 feet by right, 55 feet with IZ).
- ANC 6B Letter on HPRB Treatment of heights of alley and accessory buildings. Draft Letter: https://bit.ly/36rTfzW
Wednesday, February 3
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For a link to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Draft Resolution on Bike/Pedestrian Access Through Capitol Grounds http://bit.ly/36x1lrk
- Preliminary Discussion on Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project DEIS http://bit.ly/3cpXQ9O
Wednesday, February 3
ANC6C Planning, Zoning and Economic Development will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.
For a link to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- 622 Eye Street, NE. Further-revised application of VBS Community Builders LLC, for a special exception to convert an existing residential building into a five-unit apartment house and for variance relief from the lot area requirements.
- Proposed rulemaking (Proposed text of amendments to accessory-building regulations.) ANC 6C previously considered this at the hearing stage in December and provided testimony; the rulemaking text reflects a number of changes, including in response to ANC 6C’s comments. Comment deadline: Feb. 8, 2021. (The ZC Secretary has suggested a mechanism for ANC 6C to provide comments after its Feb.10 vote.)
- Upcoming Council oversight hearings – The DC Council begins its annual agency oversight hearings in February. The PZE will discuss appropriate topics for ANC6C testimony. (Preliminary schedule as of Jan. 19)
Thursday, February 4
ANC6BB Transportation and Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting 7:00pm.
For a link to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Updates from DDOT on recent ANC6C transportation items. The Committee will follow up with DDOT on recent ANC6C items sent over the past year. This includes, but may not be limited to the following: safety concerns along H Street, NE; Maryland Avenue, NE, bike lane around Stanton Park; recent traffic safety assessments submitted for 5th and 7th Streets, NE; and truck issues around 4th and 5th Streets, NE. Andrew DeFrank, DDOT Ward 6 Community Engagement Specialist
- Uncle Kenny’s Smokehouse, 732 Maryland Avenue, SE. Public Space application for a Sidewalk Café. The proposed 875 sq. ft. cafe will include a total of 13 tables, or 46 seats total with fence and planters. Hours listed on the application are from 7am to 10:30pm, 7 days a week.
- 111 K Street, NE. Public Space application for a Sidewalk Café. New application for an unenclosed sidewalk cafe at the southeast corner of K Street NE and 1st Street, NE. The proposed 216 sq. ft. cafe will include a total of 10 tables, or 27 seats total, with umbrellas. Hours listed on the application are from 8am or 10am until 11pm or midnight, 7 days a week.
- North Capitol Street Concept Study sign-on letter. The Committee will review a sign-on letter from ANC6E to request the city to fund a concept study for the redesign of North Capitol Street between Massachusetts and Michigan Avenue, NE, in the FY22 budget. ANC 6C previously signed onto a letter from ANC 6E noting safety concerns along North Capitol Street and to request DDOT to take action in implementing the recommendations from NoMa BID’s North Capitol Needs Assessment.
- Second proposed rulemaking on Visitor Parking Pass Program. The Committee will review the second proposed rulemaking on the visitor parking pass program. ANC6C previously commented on the first rulemaking in October 2020.
(For the March meeting: Baltimore-Washington SCMAGLEV Project DEIS: http://bit.ly/3cpXQ9O )
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