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Capitol Hill Eateries’ Coming and Goings

by Larry Janezich

A couple of new restaurants are coming to Barracks Row, and Pitango Gelato on 7^th Street near Eastern Market is gone.  (Earlier this week, CHC reported on the projected March opening of  a new Japanese restaurant –  YAJU Ramen/Izakaya – a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant and cocktail bar at 525 8th Street, SE, a space formerly occupied Phase 1, DC’s legendary lesbian bar.)

 

 

 

Exclusive:  Design Concepts for New Japanese Restaurant Coming to Barracks Row

By Larry Janezich

Last night at ANC6B’s Alcohol Beverage Committee, James O’Brian discussed his plan to open a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant and cocktail bar at 525 8^th Street, SE, a space formerly occupied by ANXO Cidery and Pintxos Bar, and before that, Phase 1, DC’s legendary lesbian bar.

O’Brian, who owns three Redrocks restaurants in the area, said he was approached by New York City investors looking to get into DC’s hospitality scene.  That was fortuitous, since O’Brian was considering opening a new venue.  A search for a location led him to Barracks Row.

The restaurant – YAJU Ramen/Izakaya – will feature small plates (izakaya), ramen noodle soups, and Japanese cocktails.

The first floor will have 69 seats and another 20 to 30 at the ramen bar in the basement. A summer garden anticipates 25 seats in back.

The place will require an extensive (and expensive) build out and O’Brien hopes to open by next March.

The Rest of the Week Ahead… Public Safety in Hill East on Wed & Share Mopeds Wed/Thurs

by Larry Janezich

Tuesday, November 5

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee will meet on TUESDAY, November 5, at 7:00pm in the conference room, ground floor, The Yard (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE).  This meeting was rescheduled for the first Tuesday of the month due to a conflict in schedules.

Among the items on the draft agenda: 

Alcohol beverage license renewals for:

Emilie’s, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Restaurant license.

The Brig, 1007 8th Street, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

Wisdom; 1432 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

Tune Inn Restaurant, 331 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

The Capitol Lounge, 229 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

The Eastern, 360 7th St SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

Barrel, 613 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

Cava, 527-529 8th St SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

SkillZone, 709 8th St SE; Class “D” Tavern license.

Trusty’s Bar, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Class “C” Tavern license.

ANC6C Environment, Parks & Events Committee meets at 7:00pm at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Office Building, 700 2nd Street, NE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

National Parks Service – NPS Chief of Maintenance, Diana Bramble will attend the meeting to discuss recent maintenance issues (e.g., trees, lighting) at Stanton Park and maintenance plans for the park at Eye and 5^th Street, NE, in light of NPS’s resumption of responsibilities following expiration of a three-year contract with a third party.

Amendment to District’s Comprehensive Plan – The District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Plan is a 20- year framework that guides future growth and development. Originally adopted in 2006 and amended in 2011, the Comprehensive Plan addresses a wide range of topics including land use, economic development, housing, environmental protection, historic preservation, transportation, and more. The DC Office of Planning has launched an eff-ort to amend the Comprehensive Plan. ANC6C EPE Committee will review three elements of the draft amended plan and present 6C with recommendations at its December and/or January meetings. At the November 5 meeting, the committee will commence discussion with a view to making recommendations at future meetings. The three elements are:

• • Parks & Open Space Element:
  • Environmental Protection Element:
  • Arts & Culture:

A full list of the elements is available at https://plandc.dc.gov/page/draft-comprehensive-plan-update

Wednesday, November 6

MPD’s Citizen Advisory Council Working Group on Public Safety in Hill East meets from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Payne Elementary School. 

The purpose of the meeting is to give community access to police resources, the Attorney General’s Office, the Ward 6 Mayor’s Office of Community Relations, the Ward 6 Councilmember Office and D.C. Court Services, particularly regarding assaults, juveniles and juvenile prosecution in PSAs 106, 107, and 108. Invited participants include DC Attorney General Karl Racine, DE Superior Court Social Services, the office of Councilmember Charles Allen, 1st District Crime Victim’s Office and MPD Community Outreach. For more information on the Citizen’s Advisory Council, visit www.1dcac.com

ANC6B Transportation Committee meets at 7:00pm in the conference room, ground floor, The Yard (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE).

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentation by Revel Representative on the Introduction of Share Mopeds.

Eastern Market Metro Plaza Transportation Study.

ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee meets at 6:30pm, Northeast Library, 7^th and D Streets, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

55 H Street, NW – Zoning Application of Georgetown University requesting voluntary design review approval to develop the property located at 55 H Street, NW, currently a 33,040 square foot parking lot.  The application proposes to construct a student residence hall with approximately 158 residential units containing approximately 476 beds, retail space, and student-serving amenity space, with a proposed building height of approximately 110 feet.

Draft amendments to Comprehensive Plan – The DC Office of Planning (OP) recently published a Draft Comprehensive Plan for public review. The Draft Plan establishes a vision and broad goals to help inform decision-making and provide context for residents, officials, and stakeholders and can help guide and inform more fine-grained planning efforts. It is divided into 25 elements, or chapters, and two maps: the Future Land Use Map and the Generalized Policy Map.

The Committee will discuss an overall work plan for reviewing the Draft Plan over the next three months. Time permitting, the PZE will also review several sections of the Draft Plan (Introduction, Implementation, Land Use, and Urban Design). Deadline for ANC comments: Jan. 31, 2020. (Notice of public comment period; draft Comp Plan amendments & supporting materials)

Thursday, November 7

ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm, at St. Coletta of Greater Washington (1901 Independence Avenue, SE).  This meeting was rescheduled for the first Thursday of the month due to a conflict in schedules.

Among items on the draft agenda:

716 L Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application, Concept: addition/alteration of existing 3-story commercial building to a 4-story plus penthouse multi-family apartment building.

717 Kentucky Avenue, SE – Zoning Adjustment Application to construct a two-story rear addition to an existing attached principal dwelling unit at 717 Kentucky Avenue, S.E.

148 11th Street, SE – Zoning Adjustment Application to construct a one-story rear addition and a two-story side addition to an attached principal dwelling unit at 148 11th Street, S.E.

Zoning Commission Text amendment to reduce parking requirements for public and charter schools in RF zones by 50% and to allow mechanical penthouses.

Update from Comprehensive Plan Working Group.

Resolution to authorize a Rezoning Petition for the triangle between 12th Street, Water Street, and M Street SE to MU-13 (medium density riverfront-adjacent mixed use) and MU-11 (riverfront-adjacent open space).

1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Emilie’s – Public Space Application for a new Sidewalk Cafe Un-Enclosed with 35 seats.

ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee meets at 7:00pm at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 700 2nd Street, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

Announcement:  DDOT is hosting an open house on Florida Avenue NE improvements on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at New Samaritan Baptist Church. Formal presentations will be given at 6:20pm and 7:20pm. See www.FloridaAvenue,Project.com  for details.

Presentation:  Community outreach from Revel.  Revel is an all-electric shared moped service that recently began operations in DC. As residents begin to use this service, Revel is reaching out to answer any questions or concerns the community may have regarding parking and safety.

Safety improvements at the 700 2nd Street, NE parking garage.  Last month the sidewalks along 2nd Street, NE, (from F to H Streets NE) were striped to indicate the continuation of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. However, one person has experienced a collision while bicycling southbound along the new markings with a person driving a northbound vehicle that turned left to enter the parking garage for 700 2nd Street NE (located just south of the H Street Bridge). The committee will review and discuss potential design improvements to prevent future crashes at this site.

Union Station Expansion and Burnham Place Projects.  A community meeting was held on October 29, 2019, on the Union Station Expansion and Burnham Place projects. The committee will discuss feedback heard from the community at that meeting.

Friends of Southeast Library meet at 5:30pm, in Southeast Library, lower level.

The Week Ahead… & Community Meeting on Reservation 13 on Monday, November 4

by Larry Janezich

Monday, October 28

ANC 6A Community Outreach Committee meets at 7:00pm, Eastern High School, 7:00 pm, Parent Center, 1700 East Capitol Street, NE (Enter from East Capitol Street).

Among items on the agenda: 

Ludlow Taylor Grant

 Tuesday, October 29

ANC6B Executive Committee meets at 7:00pm, Hill Center.

Agenda:

The Executive Committee will set the agenda for the meeting of the full ANC on Tuesday, November 12, at Hill Center.

Community Meeting on the Union Station Expansion and Burnham Place Projects. 7:00pm, Northeast Public Library, 330 7^th Street, NE. 

Agenda:

ANC 6C Commissioners Jay Adelstein, Drew Courtney and Christine Healey are sponsoring the  community meeting.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is leading the effort to expand Union Station to support its current uses and meet increasing demand.

ANC 6C has been extremely concerned that the alternatives being studied by the FRA will significantly and needlessly harm the Capitol Hill Historic District and the neighborhoods north of H Street NE.  The

In May 2019, the ANC objected to an FRA draft report that determined there would be “no adverse effect” on the Capitol Hill Historic District because this determination was reached without any traffic analysis of the Capitol Hill streets. In July 2018 the ANC raised concerns that there had not been adequate coordination of the Union Station Expansion Project, the District’s H Street Bridge Replacement, and the plans of real estate developer Akridge to develop “Burnham Place” above the Amtrak rail lines north and south of H Street NE. In May 2018, the ANC objected that the design options for the expansion project would create a dangerous ring of traffic around the station, preventing easy access for pedestrians and cyclists and diminishing the overall Union Station experience.

The October 29 community meeting will feature 3-D models created by representatives of Akridge of the options proposed by the FRA and to hear Akridge’s analysis of those options including how they relate to Burnham Place.

Wednesday, October 30

ANC 6B Planning and Zoning Committee Comprehensive Plan Working Group meets at 7:00pm at Hill Center. 

Among items on the agenda:

Review of ANC 6B’s Proposed Amendments from 2017 and responses from Office of Planning.

More details, including links to the changes proposed by the Office of Planning, are available at: https://anc6b.org/2019/10/18/anc-6b-planning-and-zoning-committee-comprehensive-plan-working-group-meeting-1/

Residents who are interested in learning more about the proposed changes to the Comp Plan and its potential impact on our neighborhood are encouraged to attend.  To ensure adequate seating, please email Ryan Danks, at  rdanks@gmail.com  if you plan to attend.

Monday, November 4

The ANC6B Hilleast Taskforce hosts a community meeting at 7:00pmm at St. Coletta of Greater Washington.

Agenda:

Update on the construction of Reservation 13. City agency representatives will be sharing information about additional affordable housing that will be built.

 

ANC6B Taskforce Takes Up Comp Plan’s Capitol Hill Elements: RFK, PA Avenue, Res 13, SE Blvd

By Larry Janezich

The District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year framework that guides future growth and development. Topics which it addresses include land use, economic development, housing, environmental protection, historic preservation, transportation, etc. The DC Office of Planning is currently undertaking a process to amend the plan and has engaged the city’s ANCs to provide feedback.

ANC6B’s Comprehensive Plan Working Group is headed up by Planning and Zoning Committee resident member Ryan Danks, who spearheaded ANC6B’s response to the initial amendment process in 2017.  The current effort is a final tweaking in response to the 2017 effort.  ANC comments are due to be filed by the end of January.

There are some 20 elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and Danks says two speak to ANC6B are the Capitol Hill Area Element and the Lower Anacostia/Near Southwest Area Element (including lower Barracks Row and Boathouse Row).

The Working Group is focusing on five specific parts of the two elements:

Pennsylvania Avenue Corridor

RFK Stadium

Reservation 13

Southeast Boulevard

Lower Barracks Row and Boatyard Row

The group will meet several times by the end of November, propose changes, and present a consensus position to the ANC 6B Planning and Zoning committee for their consideration.  That committee will then forward a recommendation to the full ANC.

The Working Group anticipates an in-depth discussion over the next six weeks, wants to hear from people broadly in the community, and expects to forward a report to the full ANC in early December.

In connection with the Comp Plan revision, there will be a Ward 6 meeting for public engagement on Wednesday, November 13, at Van Ness School (Time TBA).  Staff from the Office of Planning will be on hand to answer questions

Next meeting of the Working Group is Wednesday, October 30, at 7 PM in Hill Center.

The Shotgun House Is On the Market – Photos Then and Now

by Larry Janezich

The saga of the efforts to preserve the famous shotgun house at 1229 E Street, SE, has ended as the re-created house is on the market.

Capitol Hill residents are familiar with the story –– Larry Quillian’s 1985 purchase of the property at 1229 E Street, SE, and the associated ten town homes (since demolished) on Pennsylvania Avenue – the efforts of the Historic Preservation Board to preserve the shotgun house which prevented development of the entire property – the purchase of the properties by architect Sassan Gharai in 2016 – and the architect’s attempt to dismantle and preserve the building.   Gharai said “We tried to save some of the original materials, but failed.  What we built is true to original concept of the shotgun house.”

Gharai built two homes on the site.  He built a new shotgun house at 1229 E Street three feet west of the original shotgun house and a second house at 1231 E Street on the east side of the shotgun house.  The third floor of the shotgun house extends over the new house to the east, while the below grade level of that house extends under the shotgun house – technically making it two condos.

The price for the shotgun house at 1229 E Street with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths with a study, outside deck, front and rear yard and private parking with 2400 sf of above ground living space – $ 1,345,000.00.

The price for 1231 E Street with 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, an eat-in kitchen, outside deck, front and rear yard, private parking and 2500 sf of living space – $ 1,275,000.00.

The shotgun house will be open on Sunday from to 1 to 4 pm – 1231 E Street will come on the market in the next two or three weeks.

Here’s a link to photos of the shotgun house:  http://bit.ly/2NlldmW

Meanwhile, Sassan’s mixed use project on the part of the site facing Pennsylvania Avenue behind the shotgun house is nearing completion.  Capitol Courts – the former location of Frager’s Garden Center – will contain 119 micro apartments and a few 1 BRs. The plan includes 5,000 s.f. of ground floor retail. Sassan envisions a bakery/lunch/dining venue with an alcohol license.  Ten percent of the residential space will be designated for affordable housing under Inclusionary Zoning.  Sassan says that the contractor on the project estimates the building will deliver by the end of January.  He is currently looking for a purchaser for the project.

Gym for Kids Coming to Pennsylvania Avenue SE & Nearby Mathnasium “Coming Soon”

by Larry Janezich

As first reported by Christina Sturdivant-Sani in the Commercial Observer, a Little Gym franchise is opening at 625 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The Little Gym – which will take over the building formerly housing a Mattress Firm Outlet – will occupy 5,000 + square feet and will offer classes  for kids from 3 – 12, including dance, gymnastics, sports skills, and karate.  They will also offer event space for kids’ birthday parties and other gatherings.

Franchise owners Chad and Tiffany Mussmon, who have eight locations in Virginia, hope to open in January.  According to the company, The Little Gym has 400 locations in 32 countries.

Here’s a link to The Little Gyms Capitol Hill website:  https://www.thelittlegym.com/capitolhilldc

Meanwhile, a couple of doors away, a new sign in the window at 621 Pennsylvania Avenue (formerly Bourbon Coffee) announces that Mathnasium – an internationally franchised math tutoring company – is “coming soon.”  The company will offer its proprietary Mathnasium Method, which their website says encompasses a complete curriculum from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade math and delivers a customized learning plan designed to address each student’s needs. In September, management told CHC that Mathnasium would open in November.  More info here:  https://www.mathnasium.com/capitolhilldc

The Week Ahead….

by Larry Janezich

Monday, October 21

ANC6D meets at 7:00pm at 1100 4th Street, SW. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

Introduction of New DDOT Liaison Andrew DeFrank.

Details on Election to Fill ANC6D Single Member District 05 open seat.

Presentation:  Department of Public Works Director Christopher Geldart – Parking Enforcement Issues in 6D.

Public Safety Report- First District MPD (PSA 103, PSA 105 & PSA 106) Capt. Mongal, Capt. Dorrough.

Presentation:  Capital Experience Lab – Lanette Dailey-Reese.

Presentation:  Revel Moped Sharing – Revel Transit.

80 M Street SE Design Review – Goulston & Storrs/Hickok Cole

New restaurant liquor license:  Thompson Washington DC [Hotel], 215 Tingey Street, SE – 2 interior dining & bar areas & private dining areas; one rooftop summer garden, two sidewalk cafes.

Walters Sports Bar – 10 N Street, SE: Tavern license renewal – noise & parking concerns.

Mission – 1221 Van Street, SE: Tavern license renewal – violation of Settlement Agreement plus noise concerns.

Dacha – 79 Potomac Ave SE: Tavern license renewal – clarify location(s) and number of sidewalk cafes; Blade use of establishment.

1900 Half Street, SW: Modification of Consequence – Douglas Development.

Lyft Presentation on Scooter Corrals in private space.

ANC Comments to DDOT regarding Dockless Bicycle and Scooter Share 2020.

Notice of Intent to Install Cycle Track on P Street, SW, Removal of 26 RPP Spaces.

ANC 6A Transportation & Public Space Committee meets at 7:00pm, Capitol Hill Towers, 900 G Street, NE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Revisiting the issue of maintaining public access to pocket parks – discussion continued from September 2019.

Presentation of DDOT plans for safety improvements on 15th Street NE corridor.  DDOT invited but not yet confirmed.

Continued discussion of recommendations to improve safety and accountability for shared bikes, scooters and mopeds.  These may include: requiring companies to provide usage and compliance data to DDOT or another City agency, establishment of appropriate parking locations and regulations governing their use, transfer of enforcement to DDOT (to include enforcement of age and occupancy restrictions).  A DDOT representative has been invited – not yet confirmed.

Wednesday, October 23

ANC6B Working Group on DC’s Comprehensive Plan meets at 7:00pm, third floor, Hill Center. 

DC’s Office of Planning has released its proposed changes to the Comp Plan, including the Capitol Hill and Near Southeast Elements. The Working Group will evaluate the changes that might affect our neighborhoods—and propose comments to the ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee for consideration, prior to the Committee making recommendations to the full ANC.

More details, including links to the changes proposed by the Office of Planning, are available at: https://anc6b.org/2019/10/18/anc-6b-planning-and-zoning-committee-comprehensive-plan-working-group-meeting-1/

Residents who are interested in learning more about the proposed changes to the Comp Plan and its potential impact on our neighborhood are encouraged to attend.  To ensure adequate seating, please email Ryan Danks, at  rdanks@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Saturday, October 26

Harvest Fest at Potomac Avenue Triangle Park, 12:00noon – 2:00pm.    

ANC Commissioner Kelly Waud is sponsoring a Harvest Fest from 12:00noon – 2:00pm, at the Potomac pocket park located at the intersection of Potomac Avenue and K Street, SE.  Harvest Fest will start with a kids costume parade led by the Potomac Gardens marching band, from 14th and K Streets to the splash pad pocket park. Come and participate (bring drinks or desserts and games) and enjoy the new park.

The Society for Science & the Public Hosts National Middle School Science/Engineering Competition – the Broadcom Masters Project Showcase – at the University of DC Student Center (4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20008), 1:00pm – 3:30pm.  Free admission.

Join 30 of the top middle school scientists in the country as they compete in the Broadcom M.A.S.T.E.R.S., the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. These talented students will be on hand to discuss their science and engineering projects with students, teachers, parents, scientists, engineers and members of the general public who share their enthusiasm for science and engineering during this project showcase.

URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/389029745125626/

Parking & Directions

Enter parking garage located on Van Ness Street NW between International Court and Connecticut Avenue at the Van Ness Main Entrance between Buildings 39 and 44. Proceed to Level C – (Lower Level). Park in the Southeast corner of Level C. Look for Student Center signage with WHITE ARROW. You will enter Building 39 and proceed to bank of elevators past Public Safety. Take elevators to Level A. Proceed to Plaza Deck through GLASS DOORS. Make RIGHT – and proceed to the Student Center / Building 56. Enter Student Center / Building 56 – you will be on Level A. Take elevators to the Ballroom Level on Level One. NOTE: Main entrance of Student Center / Information Desk is located on the lower level – Level B.

Arriving by Metro Rail:

The UDC Student Center is located right outside the Van-Ness UDC station.

Entering the Building:

The main entrance to the building is on Connecticut Avenue. The Project Showcase will be located on the ground floor in Heritage Hall.

Learn more about this year’s top 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists here: https://student.societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters-2019-finalists

Chander Jayaraman Announces Bid for City Council Seat

By Larry Janezich

ANC6B Chair Chander Jayaraman is running as an independent for a Member-at-Large-seat on the DC City Council.  He filed papers today, and says that he’s running to offer a new vision of leadership across the District.  Elements of that vision are apparent in his work on the ANC which he says is a microcosm of the issues facing the District.

Jayaraman says, “Government has gotten away from its core responsibilities to the tax payer.”  He doesn’t think Jack Evans should be on the city council.  He wants to make government more responsive, and cites the frustration of residents and the ANC in dealing with city agencies on sidewalks, street repairs, trash, and rodents; “Agencies are out of touch and have forgotten who they work for.  Their attitude is, ‘We know better’.”

One of the initiatives he took as Chair of the ANC was the use of liquor licenses to require restaurants to provide for in-door trash storage to address Capitol Hill’s rodent problem.  Another was appointing a Barracks Row Working Group  of stakeholders, co-chaired by an ANC Commissioner, to address quality of life issues on Barracks Row.  A third was asserting ANC6B’s oversight role in the redevelopment of the Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  He helped block an flawed  DDOT plan to have the Circulator Bus turn-around by driving clockwise around the Metro Plaza, starting a 8^th and D Streets, SE.  This week, he was out front in ANC6B’s unanimous vote to oppose the Department of General Services Public Space Permit for the Eastern Market Plaza redevelopment because of the lack of an opportunity for public review of the associated Transportation Plan and other issues.

Jayaraman says his list of major concerns include:

Crime.  He calls MPD’s Fall Crime Prevention Initiative to increase police presence and supportive services in hot areas “…reactionary, responding to pressure because of a spike in crime.  Black Lives Matter is right; this is not just about providing more police.  It’s a band aid – like a spotlight MPD puts up to deter crime – it doesn’t address the root problem which is lack of economic opportunity.”

Education.  Rather than just continuing to debate the merits of public vs. charter schools, he says, education needs to be reoriented to train youths for jobs.  His solution is fostering a partnership between and industry and the school system, following models established by non-profits like SOME CET (Center for Employment Training).  He supports leveraging the expertise of industry and bringing it into the schools to provide a path for developing job skills for those who don’t go to college.

Affordable housing.  In response to Mayor Bowser’s plan to increase low-cost housing in some of DC’s more affluent neighborhoods – including 1400 affordable units on Capitol Hill – he says we don’t know the specifics about how housing would be made available, but he thinks people on Capitol Hill care and would welcome a variety of residents.   He supports giving DC residents preference for affordable housing required by city statute in new developments over residents of Maryland and Virginia.

Homelessness.  He says the city must meet the homeless where they are and find out why they are living on the street and refuse to go to shelters; “ It’s not just a matter of housing – there are mental health and substance abuse issues where we have to go to them to address the problems.”  He admits that it’s not clear how to house those who prefer to live on the street and refuse to go to shelters, but providing shelters which respect the homeless as individuals will go a long way.

Since he is running as an independent he will skip the primary and go directly to the general election in November.  It takes 3,000 signatures to get on the ballot.  The two top vote getters for the at-large seats win.  At-Large members of the council include the Chair and four council members. Of those, no more than three can be from the majority party.  The At-Large seats held by Dave Grosso, Independent, and Robert White, Democrat, are up this election cycle.

A former Republican, Jayaraman switched parties four years ago:  “This is not about party.  I voted twice for Obama and once for Hillary Clinton.  As an independent I don’t have to be concerned about toeing the party line.  I can do what is right which is what I tried to do on the ANC.”

He says that experience is an important qualification for a council member, but too often it leads to professional politicians.  He cites his own history as evidence that he understands the concerns of small businesses  Nine years ago he started his own business, Strategic Educational Consulting, which creates customized emergency plans and provide scenario-based disaster training.  He has 16 years of experience in emergency planning, training, and consulting, working with emergency planners, risk managers, school directors, and agency officials in the D.C. and the National Capital Region.

Jayaraman was born in India and came to the US when he was in fourth grade.  His mother was a teacher in a Catholic School – though not a Catholic.  It was she who drove the family’s move to the US for better opportunities for the children – Chander and his two brothers.  His father worked in telecommunications.  The family was sponsored by his father’s brother who lived in Kansas City; Jayaraman grew up there and attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a degree in economics.  He got into politics via his godfather who was working on a political campaign in Missouri, which lead to Washington, and a temp job in a law firm. He serves on the Board of Directors of the JOBS Coalition, and is a former Board president and alumni representative at The Hill Preschool.  He is actively involved in Capitol Hill Little League Baseball and tutors middle and high school students in algebra.

He says, “The three attorneys I worked for at my first law firm temp job are still connected to me today.  Doors opened – I found when I took those doors it leads you to what you’re supposed to do.  I feel the same sense with this endeavor; this is what I’m supposed to do.”

The Week Ahead…CM Charles Allen Holds Community Office Hours Friday at Radici – 8:00am

By Larry Janezich

Monday, October 14

ANC6B Barracks Row Working Group meets at 6:30pm, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE – First Floor Conference Room.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentation/Questions:  Andrew DeFrank the new Ward Six DDOT Liaison.

Safety:  Questions/ Ideas for Safety Improvements

Positioning/Marketing:

Block Grant Funds – Ideas for usage

Holiday Plan/Ideas for Barracks Row and Eastern Market

How business can connect with future holiday events

4TH ANNUAL CAPITOL HILL HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP – Monday, December 9^th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm – https://capitolhill.org/calendar-2/#!event/2019/12/9/sip-and-shop

The Holly Days – Eastern Market – Nov 30th to Dec 31st – https://www.easternmarketmainstreet.org/thehollydays

Holiday Tree Lighting – Big George and the Menorah

Collective Business Services:

Collective Snow Removal, rat abatement, alley power washing and other services possibly offered by Barracks Row Main Street for a fixed price.

Tuesday, October 15

ANC 6B will meet at 7:00pm at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentations:

Capitol Hill Village – Presentation on home health care aids for older Capitol Hill residents – tentative.

DGS and City Administrator –tentative.

UPDATE on District Soul Food Restaurant & Lounge, 508 8^th Street, SE, Class “CR” Restaurant License Renewal.

Wisdom, 1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Class “C” Tavern License Renewal.

328 Kentucky Ave, SE; Zoning Adjustment Application to allow construction of two story, principal dwelling unit addition on existing retail building.

1421 D Street, SE, Zoning Adjustment Application to allow construction of a rear and third-floor addition on an existing, attached principal dwelling unit.

333 9th Street, SE, Zoning Adjustment Application to allow construction of a two-story rear addition.

339 9th Street, SE; Historic Preservation Application concept approval for rear 2-story addition and interior renovations.

411 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Historic Preservation Application, concept approval for two new row houses, three-stories, brick with mansards.

138 11th Street, SE, Zoning Adjustment Application to allow construction of a two-story accessory structure at the rear of the existing detached principal dwelling unit.

 138 11th Street, SE, Historic Preservation Application, concept approval for a new two-story garage on alley.

Emilie’s at 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Public Space Application for a new sidewalk café.

& Pizza, 405 8th Street, SE, Zoning Adjustment Application –  Minor Modification to extend fast food use for 10 additional years to 2029.

716-718 L Street, SE, Zoning Adjustment Application to allow construction of an addition to the existing detached building, and to convert it into an 18-unit apartment house.

528 1st Street, SE, Historic Preservation Application, concept approval for new front basement entrance.

Eastern Market Metro Plaza Parks, Public Space Application for permanent improvements.

Zoning Commission Case 19-15, Text Amendment: Short Term Rentals; Airbnb Zoning Regulations.

Update on Pennsylvania Avenue Bike Lane Study –Mike Goodno, DDOT Bicycle Program Specialist.

Resumption of discussion on 17th Street, SE, Bike Lane & potential connections to Anacostia River Trail.

Traffic Calming/Control Requests for ANC 6B support.

6th & A Street all way stops (6B02) tentative.

11th & North Carolina signal timing (6B05) tentative.

11th & D calming (6B04).

11th & 395 calming (6B07).

100 block North Carolina hump (6B01).

14th & A Street SE all way stops (6B08).

17th & D Streets SE calming (6B09).

ANC6A Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee meets at 7:00pm, at Sherwood Recreation Center, 10^th and G Streets, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

Discussion of license renewal request for Mythology, Lore & Dirty Water/Beetle House DC at 816 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Biergarten Haus, at 1355 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Ella Grace, at 1421 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Langston Bar & Grille, at 1831 Benning Road, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Dio Wine Bar at 904 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for The Haymaker at 1015 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for The Queen Vic at 1206 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Roses Dejavu at 1378 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Sospeso at 1344 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Bullfrog Bagels at 1341 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for H Street Country Club at 1335 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for The Elroy at 1423 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Copycat Co. at 1110 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Duffy’s Irish Pub at 1016 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar at 1104 H Street, NE.

Discussion of license renewal request for Nomad Hookah Bar at 1200 H Street, NE.

Discussion of anticipated license renewal requests (awaiting placards):

Red & Black, LLC, t/a 12 Twelve DC/Kyss Kyss at 1210 H Street, NE.

Dynamix Lounge, LLC, t/a Dynamix Lounge at 1220 H Street, NE.

On the Rocks at 1242 H Street, NE.

The Pug/Toki Underground at 1234 H Street, NE.

Truth DC 78 at 1220 H Street, NE.

Mexican Grill at 1251 H Street, NE.

Halftime Sports Bar at 1427 H Street, NE.

Hill Prince at 1337 H Street, NE.

Cantina Y Taqueria at 1358 H Street, NE.

Kitsuen at 1362 H Street, NE.

O2, 1350 H Street, NE.

Rock N Roll Hotel at 1353 H Street, NE.

The Outsider at 1357 H Street, NE.

Discussion of substantial change request by Daru at 1451 Maryland Avenue, NE (to change hours of service inside premises.

Be a Volunteer with Good Neighbors Capitol Hill Refugee Resettlement. Tutor and mentor volunteer orientation meeting, 7:00 – 8:30pm at St. Mark’s Church, 301 A Street SE in the Elder’s Room on the lower level.

You can participate in a way that works best for you, whether weekly with tutoring or mentoring or less frequently with apartment set ups or special events or helping with communications. Visit our website: http://www.goodneighborscapitolhill – Tuesday, October 15 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) at St. Mark’s Church – 301 A Street SE in the Elder’s Room on the lower level.

Wednesday, October 16

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee meets at 7:00pm, North Hall, Eastern Market, 225 7^th Street, SE.

Among items on the draft agenda.

Introduction of the grant recipients for the strategic plan

Capital Improvements Report on Eastern Market Signage

Tenant’s Council Report

Market Managers Report

Lease update

Parking

Friday, October 18

Councilmember Charles will have community office hours on Frida at 8:00am, at Radicci, 7th and C Streets, SE, across from Eastern Market.