January 30, 2022 · 9:47 pm

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

ANC’s have gained powerful ally in protecting the public interest when asked to assess plans of developers of commercial projects seeking ANC support. Last Wednesday, Max Tondro and Alexandra Cain from the Office of the Attorney General’s Use Division briefed the planning and zoning committees of three Capitol Hill ANCs (6A, 6B, 6C), explaining the OAG’s new mission on interacting with the city’s ANCs.  Assisting the ANCs will support OAG goals of advancing policy goals on inclusionary zoning (more affordable housing) and procedural equity (leveling the playing field).  If the office determines that a zoning decision by city agencies is not in the public interest in a specific case – including land disposition cases – they could intervene.  The office can prepare an ANC for negotiations on community benefits in Planned Unit Developments and ensure they are not disadvantaged by land use attorneys on the other side.  In addition, the office will serve as a clearing house for information on developer concessions to the community on projects in other parts of the city, provide institutional capability which suffers from ANC commissioner turn-over, and serve as a watchdog against manipulation of the system.

On Friday, a production crew pretty much took over a couple of blocks of East Capitol  for filming a scene of next season’s “Jack Ryan,” the Amazon spy thriller based on author Tom Clancy’s novels. 

Not sure how long this tree ogre has inhabited the south side of the 400 block of East Capitol but there you have it.

Last Thursday night, Jason Maga – who with Jeni Schoemaker and Jonathan Jacobson founded Friends of Lincoln Park – briefed ANC6A’s Transportation Committee on the Friends’ plans for upgrading the park.  Before anything can start, a formal agreement with the National Park Service has to be reached involving a memorandum of understanding to establish goals and a formal commitment made regarding increased funding for projects.  Maga says this will happen soon, and that the primary focus will be on cleaning up, landscaping and maintenance.  He lists the playground and bringing water for irrigation back to the park as well as upgraded trash cans as specific projects on the agenda. 

Here’s the outside and inside of the locally owned Honey Made boutique shop at 727 8th Street, SE, where President Biden stopped in last Tuesday to demonstrate his support of small businesses.  Biden bought a necklace, a sweatshirt and a mug featuring VP Kamala Harris.  Barracks Row was blocked off by MPD from Pennsylvania Avenue to the freeway for more than an hour.  On Thursday morning, the owner of Honey Made received a call saying her shop would be featured in People magazine. 

Here’s a shot of the President’s motorcade heading for Jeni’s Ice Cream on 14th Street for a double scoop and some photos before returning to the White House. 

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Tuesday, February 1

ANC6B Economic Development 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:

  • Rock N Roll Half Marathon – Diane Romo Thomas – Returning to usual Saturday, March 26, 2022
  • 745 10th Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct a two-story accessory garage with roof deck, to an existing, attached, three-story principal dwelling unit. 
  • 739 12th Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application and Historic Preservation Application.  Special Exception to construct a two story, rear addition to an existing, attached, two-story principal dwelling.   
  • Resolution calling for the DC Council to increase regulation on last mile delivery services – introduced by Commissioner Holman

ANC6C Environment Parks and Events Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Not available at press time

Wednesday, February 2

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Resolution on Reckless Driving in DC.
  • Metro for DC Amendment Act of 2021.
  • Penn-Potomac Intersection 90% Design Update – tentative.
  • Update on Priority Topics.
  • Letter to Councilmember Mary Cheh to Request FY23 Funding for ANC 6B Permanent Fixtures to Replace Temporary Flexiposts – introduced by Commissioner Holman.
  • Letter to DDOT to Request Permanent Fixtures to Replace ANC 6B Temporary Flexiposts – introduced by Commissioner Holman.
  • Notice of Intent on Signage.

ANC6C Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 638 East Capitol Street, NE. Historic Preservation Application.  Concept Approval  to demolish an existing one-story rear frame addition and construct at the rear a new two-story frame addition (infilling closed court) plus a one-story screen porch.
  • 632 5th Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special-exception relief to construct a two-story accessory garage to an existing attached two-story principal dwelling unit. 
  • 227-235 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application by Hillsdale College for  special exception to construct a new penthouse on an existing attached four-story mixed-use building. 
  • 1173 3rd Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment application.  Special exception relief construct a new three-story dwelling with roof deck, and to construct an elevated rear deck. 

Thursday, February 3

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. ZOCA & Crush by ZOCA.  New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant license. 
  • 327 7th Street, SE.   New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant liquor license.   Requesting Stipulated License along with New License.
  • Presentation: ABRA Representative – tentative. 

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 202 K Street, NE. Construction Permit Application.  Paving: Driveway(s) New- Commercial, Fixture: Bike Rack(s): DDOT Standard, Paving: Curb & Gutter(s), Paving: Mill and Overlay, Paving: Sidewalk (porous/pervious), Fixture: Retaining Wall to 42″, Landscaping: Tree Planting, Projections: Balcony
  • NoMa BID update on the 3rd Street Metro Entrance improvements.
  • The DDOT Performance Oversight Hearing is scheduled for Feb 18th, 2022, and is the chance for the ANC to send a representative to attend and provide testimony/feedback to DDOT’s performance over the past year.
  • 8th Street NE Bus Priority and Multi-modal Safety Improvements. DDOT is initiating concept planning for bus priority and multi-modal safety improvements on 8th Street, NE, between Florida Avenue and East Capitol Street. Further participation from the ANC is welcomed.

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