The Week Ahead…and Some Photos from the Past Week

The US Capitol’s Holiday Tree was lit last Wednesday night at 5:00pm. Here’s a shot of the tree 24 hours later.

The US Botanic Garden signifies the holiday season at 1st and Independence, SW…

…though the gardens – like the US Capitol itself – remain closed to the public until further notice.

A window decoration at the US Botanic Garden – botanical representations of iconic Washington monuments.

An evening visitor admires the dome of the Capitol outside the main entrance of the Botanic Garden.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Capitol Building, the East Plaza was crowded with member vehicles prior to the House of Representatives vote on a bill funding government operations through Februay 18. The bill was later signed into law by President Biden.

The Week Ahead…and Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Tuesday, December 7

ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

To join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the agenda:                     

  • 1227 E Street, SE.  Historic Preservation Application – concept review.  Two story rear addition with cellar.  Rear yard deck with cellar level parking below. Interior renovations. 
  • 321 D Street, SE.  Historic Preservation Application – concept review.  Three three-story rear addition; add a partial third floor on the existing house and renovate the existing house.
  • 912 G Street SE.  Historic Preservation Application – concept review.  Add roof deck to garage.

Wednesday, December 8

ANC6C holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

To join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Among items on the agenda:

  • 732 3rd Street, NE.  Historic Preservation Application – concept review.  Two story garage and studio at the alley. 
  • Discussion:  Bus Priority Project, 8th Street, NE, from Florida Avenue, NE to East Capitol Street, NE.
  • 518 E Street, NE.  Public Space Application.  Public space construction, replacement of sidewalk, retaining wall, and existing gate.
  • Maryland Avenue, NE streetscape project, ANC recommendations for remaining items of concern, punch list. 
  • Discussion – Dave Thomas Circle, final design plans.

Wednesday, December 8

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

To join the meeting, go here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82378307147?pwd=bVVtelZVaEREZmprZjhSa0hzYWJLUT09

  • Meeting ID: 823 7830 7147
  • Passcode: 963135

Agenda:

  • To be announced.

Thursday, December 9

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

To join the meeting, go here: https://bit.ly/3p95vNI

 Among items on the agenda: 

  • Presentation:  DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) update on DBH’s Covid 19 response related to increased Pandemic-related Depression, Suicide Prevention and Gun Violence Trauma impacting our City’s youth – Lanada Williams, Program Coordinator, Community Services Administration and Patricia Thompson, Ombudsman Program Office.
  • Grant in the amount of $3,000 to Christ City Church to provide 150 $20.00 gift certificates for families who live in ANC 6A to secure food for the holiday season.
  • Consideration of the revised ANC 6A Bylaws and the newly developed Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Conduct for ANC6A.
  • 1116 H Street, NE.  Consideration of a motion to protest the application of Milk & Honey, at said address for a Class C Restaurant License unless a Settlement Agreement is finalized prior to the protest deadline.
  • 1116 H Street, NE.  Letter of support to ABRA for the Stipulated License application of Milk & Honey’s application in the event that a Settlement Agreement is finalized prior to the protest deadline.
  • 820 Constitution Avenue, NE.  Letter of support to HPRB for the proposed construction of a two-story accessory building at the rear of the property that will not increase the number of dwelling units at said address. 
  • 628 9th Street, NE.  Letter of support to BZA for special exception zoning relief and an area variance to construct a 2-story rear deck on the rear of their existing single-family rowhome in the RF-1 Zone at said address on condition that the lot occupancy remains at the same level as is included in the plans submitted (81.5%) .

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

To join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Agenda:

  • 522 8th Street, SE.  Request for New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant; for Han Palace, a restaurant serving Chinese food, beer, wine, and spirits. Total Occupancy Load of 38 with 18 seats inside. Sidewalk Café with 10 seats.

Saturday, December 11

  • The Friends of Southeast Library will hold a Book Sale at Southeast Library, 10:00am – 3:00pm. 

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