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Attorney Andrew Kline addresses ANC6B Alcohol Beverage Control Committee

One of Beuchert’s managers (rear) reacts to Kline’s presentation before the ANC.

ANC Commissioners “Shocked” & “Flabbergasted” by Alcohol License Attorney

by Larry Janezich

Attorney Andrew Kline has represented dozens of restaurants seeking or renewing alcohol licenses which have come before ANCs – many have come before ANC6B.  Last Thursday night, in an appearance before ANC6B’s Alcohol Beverage Control Committee, he bristled with indignation that the ANC would presume to attach conditions to their endorsement of the renewal of a liquor license for his client, Beuchert’s Saloon.  (Conditions written into a “Settlement Agreement” between a restaurant and the ANC on behalf of the neighborhood are routine in virtually every license application or renewal.)

Kline told the committee that his client would not sign an agreement and that he (Kline) did not recognize the ANC’s rule making authority.  Asked by committee Chair Chander Jayaraman if he had read the proposed agreement, Kline said he hadn’t had an opportunity to review it.

Challenged by Commissioner James Loots that the only person well served by Kline’s tack – which would lead to an ANC protesting renewal of the license – was Kline himself, the attorney indicated that he was prepared to suffer the protest of the license by the ANC and take the issue to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board.  He persisted with his objections, interrupting and speaking loudly over commissioners who were trying to speak (not only a mistake but a violation of decorum), until Jayaraman silenced him with a crescendos of “Thank yous”.

ANC6B has made a concerted effort to standardize the operating procedures for restaurants on Barracks Row and the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, commercial corridor in the interests of addressing quality of life issues for nearby neighbors, including rodents, noise, odors and trash.  In recognition of those efforts which have been supported by a well-organized group of nearby residential neighbors, many restaurants have voluntarily become role models for best operating practices – La Vagna was singled out Thursday night – while others still have to be coerced.

Commissioner Loots told Kline that he was “flabbergasted” that Kline refused to participate in the process.  Commissioner Diane Hoskins, recounting amiable discussions with the the management of Beuchert’s Saloon, said she was “disappointed that this had spiraled into something that no one had intended”, and that she was “shocked how this has gone”.  Subsequently, the committee voted to protest the renewal of the license by a vote of 5 – 0 – 1.

At the end of the meeting, a late-arriving Brenden McMahon, one the the owners of Beuchert’s, expressed his apologies to the committee.

CHC reached out to McMahon for comment and received the following response:

“Last night was the first time I have ever met Mr. Kline and in no way had intended for him to represent us in the manner he did.  [We] have worked very well with the neighborhood and ANC for 4 years and intend to continue that.  His presence was a mistake and miscommunication that, apparently, got out of hand.  I was deeply embarrassed to hear we had been represented in that way and rushed over as soon as I heard.  I do believe everyone knows who we are though and don’t anticipate the incident sticking to us.  I apologized to all ANC members at the end of the meeting and they all seemed to genuinely understand it was a misrepresentation.”

One ANC commissioner close to the issue told CHC that it was likely a signed settlement agreement would be in place before the issue comes before the full ANC6B May meeting,

As it turned out, Kline rose several more times during Thursday night’s meeting representing other restaurants, all of whose license renewals are problematic, including: Hanks Oyster Bar, Ambar, and the three restaurants operated by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn:  Bearnaise; We, The Pizza; and Good Stuff Eatery.  Kline, perhaps realizing that his representation of Beuchert’s had crossed a line, indicated a willingness to work with the ANC on issues concerning these restaurants.

Issues with the Mendelsohn restaurants have been well documented on CHC, see here:  http://bit.ly/1SVuqMU

In addition, of particular concern to the committee was Ambar on Barrack Row.  Commissioner Loots cited complaints from residential and nonresidential neighbors regarding deliveries, noise from mechanicals, odors, open trash containers, rat feces, spilled food, and employees loitering and smoking in the alley.

ANC6B meets for its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00pm in Hill Center.  It’s going to be a long meeting.

Shakespeare Theater Company Rehearsal Space on Barracks Row

Barracks Row Shakespeare Site to Become Retail/Office/Residential

by Larry Janezich

According to sources, owners of the Shakespeare Theater Company’s rehearsal space at 507 8^th Street, SE, Barracks Row, plan to redevelop the building into a mixed use retail, office, and residential complex.  This building is separate and distinct from the large three story building where Shakespeare has its administrative offices at 516 8^th Street, across the street.

The owners of 507 8th recently met with nearby neighbors to solicit feedback on the proposal and expect to take a the project before the Historic Preservation Review Board in the near future.

The plan for the building includes 6,500 square feet of retail on the first floor – one of the largest spaces on Barracks Row.  A second floor would be dedicated to 6,500 square feet of office space.  Twelve studio apartments would occupy a new set-back third and fourth stories.  The building is currently unsuitable for retail or office space and would be totally gutted and given a new façade as well as the extra floors.

The Shakespeare Theater Company leases the site at bargain basement prices on a year-to-year basis.  The theater company plans to relocate their rehearsal space and administrative offices from Barracks Row to a new mixed use complex at 6^th and Eye Streets, SW, but the timing of the move is uncertain.  Erkiletian Construction Corporation in partnership with the Shakespeare Theatre Company has purchased the site in Southwest and filed a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application for a seven story building in February.  A coalition of nearby neighbors, fearing the community is facing overdevelopment, has mounted an organized campaign to oppose the project.

The 8^th Street property is held by a family who is heavily invested in Barracks Row, owning not only the building at 507 8^th Street, but also the building housing Ted’s Bulletin as well as the large parking lot across 8^th Street adjacent to Garrison’s.

This may not be the last of this type of project for Barracks Row.  CHC reported (see here: http://bit.ly/1Qt34ez) that Douglas Development recently purchased the building housing NaNa Thai Restaurant at 406 8^th Street.  The developer has a history of developing mixed use projects but is being mum on plans for the site.

Capitol Hill Literary Book Fest, Sunday, May 1, North Hall Eastern Market

The Week Ahead….

By Larry Janezich

Monday, May 2

1. ANC6B Alcohol Beverage Control Committee holds an unusual two part meeting this week because of the number of license renewals on the schedule. The first session meets at 7:00pm, in Hill Center on Monday, May 2.  Some of the more controversial items on the agenda will be considered on Thursday May 5, at 7:00pm, Hill Center.

The following renewal cases will be discussed on, Monday, May 2:

La Lomita Restaurant, Belga Café, Las Placitas, 1100 8th Street SE, Garrison, 524 8th Street SE, Banana Café, 500 8th Street SE, EatBar, 413-415 8th Street SE, Pineapple & Pearls, 715 8th Street SE, Capitol Hill Tandoor and Grill, 419 8th Street SE, Ugly Mug Dining Saloon, 723 8th Street SE, Lincoln Park Kitchen/Wine Bar, 106 13th Street SE, Senart’s Oyster & Chop House, 520 8th Street SE, 514 8th Street SE, Renewal of Class C Restaurant license. ABRA-086926, Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Bayou Bakery on the Hill, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Molly Malone’s, 713 8th Street SE, Chesapeake Room, 501 8th Street SE,

2. ANC6C Alcohol Beverage Control Committee meets at 7:00pm Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 700 Second Street NE.

Among items on the agenda:

Wunder Garten, 131 M Street, NE, License Relocation Request and Other Related Items

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant, 707 H Street, NE, Settlement Restriction Reconsideration Request

Update – Bistro Italiano, 320 D Street NE

Summer Garden Request Withdrawn

3. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society Historic Preservation Committee meets at 6:30pm in Kirby House, 420 10th Street, SE.

Tuesday, May 3

1. ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm, at St. Coletta of Greater Washington 1901 Independence Avenue, SE

Among items on the agenda:

Medium Rare, 515 8th Street, SE.  Extension of sidewalk café.

Letter on lead in the water supply at Payne School

Presentation on DC Green Building Policies: Jay Wilson, Green Building Program Analyst, DOEE

2. ANC6C Parks and Events meets at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 700 Second Street, NE.

Among items on the agenda:

Committee Updates – Committee updates concerning new and pending issues.

Discussion with the District Department of Parks and Recreation and KIPP DC concerning the development of the Brentwood Hamilton athletic facilities by KIPP DC.

NoMa Parks – Discussion concerning the Community Conversation 3.0 and other issues involving NoMa Parks.

3. DDOT meeting – 17th Street NE & 19th Street NE Redesign – 6:30 pm – Rosedale

Community Center, 1700 Gales Street, NE.

4. Eastern Market Potluck Dinner, 7:00pm, Eastern Market North Hall. Little Red and the Renegades, who played for the Al Fresco at Frager’s event a few years ago, will be there playing zydeco. The event will be both inside the North Hall and outside under the Farmer’s Line Shed. All are invited so please pass the word along to friends.  Please let organizers know (below) if you can make it and how many will be in your party and what dish you are bringing.  Regarding the dish you bring, please be sure to bring enough to feed 10-15 people.  Please bring:  Salad/bread/dips/etc., dinner dish, dessert, drinks.  Bring your dishes before 6:45pm if possible on the day of May 3.  Email Barry Margeson, Market Manager, at barry.margeson@dc.gov

Wednesday, May 4

1. ANC6C Planning and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 700 Second Street, NE.

Agenda not available at press time

Thursday, May 5

1. ANC6B Alcohol Beverage Control Committee meets for its second session this week at 7:00pm, in Hill Center.

Among items on the agenda:

Folger Theatre Group, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Folger Theatre Group, Substantial Change in hours of operations and alcoholic beverage sales, Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion, Sushi Capitol, 325 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, ABRA-100610, Starbucks Coffee #7610, 237 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Talay Thai Restaurant, 406 First Street SE, Le Pain Quotidien, 666 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Sonoma, 223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Bullfeathers, 410 First Street SE, District Taco, 656 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Radici, 301 7th Street SE, Montmartre/7th Hill, 327 7th Street SE, Sona Creamery & Wine Bar, Beuchert’s Saloon, 623 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, La Plaza Mexican Restaurant, 629 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Hanks Oyster Bar, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Boxcar Tavern, 224 7th Street SE, Sanphan Thai Cuisine, 653 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Tortilla Coast, 400 First Street SE, Lavagna, 539 8th Street SE, Ambar, 523 8th Street SE, Medium Rare Barracks Row, 515 8th Street SE, Tunnicliffs Tavern, 222 7th Street SE, Bearnaise, 313-315 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, rescind or reaffirm April protest vote; We, The Pizza, 305 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, rescind or reaffirm April protest vote; Good Stuff Eatery, 303 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, rescind or reaffirm April protest vote.

2. PSA 107 meets at 7:00pm at Southeast Library, lower level.
3. Friends of Southeast Library (FOSEL) meet at 5:30pm at Southeast Library, lower level.  Anyone interested in joining will be welcome.

The three developments near Southeast Safeway. The Bowie site development is in red.

First Look at Concept for 3rd Development Near SE Safeway

by Larry Janezich

Insight Development met with ANC6B representatives Thursday night to give commissioners a first look at the initial design concepts for the 152 unit apartment complex planned for the 1300 block of E Street, SE, which the developer is – for now – calling the “Bowie Site.”  Insight is also the developer of the Buchanan School site adjacent to the SE Safeway.  OPaL LLC is developing the 3rd project – Watkins Alley –  adjacent to the Bowie Site, across E Street, south of Safeway.  The developer emphasized that the concepts are preliminary and do not reflect the level of detail which the project will feature upon completion.

The meeting on Thursday was with the ANC’s Subcommittee on Planned Unit Developments, (PUD) chaired by Commissioner Nick Burger.  The PUD process is a means by which a developer can request a change in zoning to permit greater density and mass for a site than would be permitted by current regulations.  To compensate the community for the impact of the larger development on the neighborhood the process provides for the developer to grant a package of “benefits and amenities” to the community.  Those benefits and amenities are negotiated for the community  by the ANC.  Insight filed a PUD application with the Zoning Commission on April 8.

Some of the benefits and amenities being considered by the developer related to the Bowie Site include an upgrade in landscaping and lighting for the Potomac Metro stop; expanding the alley adjacent to the project and providng paving, lighting and snow removal; expanding resources for Capitol Hill’s senior population; and including two and three bedroom apartments among the 13 or 14 affordable units required under the city’s Inclusionary Zoning regulations.  Those regulations require new residential projects on private land to dedicate 10% of the project’s square footage to affordable living space, at 80% to 50% of the Area Median Income.

Although Insight owns the land, a lease held by a business operating on the site runs until the end of 2018.  Insight is attempting to relocate the company, and if successful, construction could start in early 2018.  The project will take up to 2 years to complete.

Mayor Bowser announces “Rat-riddance” Initiative this morning

Local television turns out – as do (l-r) ANC 68B Commissioners Loots & Jayaraman, BRMS’s Sharon Bosworth, and ANC6B Chair Oldenburg.

The alley on the west side of the 500 block of Barracks Row seldom looks this clean, having been spruced up prior to the Mayor’s arrival

Mayor Bowser and entourage on alley inspection

Checking out Eat Bar’s indoor basement trash storage room

Mayor Bowser engages some of the neighbors who have been most active in bringing best operating practices to Barracks Row restaurants

Mayor Bowser Launches “Rat-Riddance” Initiative on Capitol Hill

by Larry Janezich

Mayor Bowser chose an alley on Barracks Row to announce the launch of a new multi-agency city initiative against rats.  Bowser said the city was going to “double down” on efforts to address the rat problem by providing free wire mesh to residents to restrict burrowing, using dry ice in rat burrows to humanely euthanize rodents, and revise city codes to require rat proof commercial dumpsters throughout the city.  In addition, the city will strengthen both education and enforcement programs and coordinated efforts with the National Park Service to control rodents on park land.

The 400 and 500 blocks of Barracks Row have been the special focus of a group of dedicated neighbor activists who are working with ANC6B to require “best operating practices” for the restaurants on those blocks in an effort to reduce the impact of odor, noise, trash, and rats on the nearby residences.

Following the press conference, Bowser and city officials – including Department of Energy and Environment head Tommy Wells, and Department of Health chief Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt –  toured the alley in the 500 block of 8^th Street, SE.  (Neighbors said that the alley had been cleaned up earlier this morning by restaurants tipped off to the Mayor’s presence later in the day.)  The Mayor then checked out the indoor trash storage areas at Eat Bar and &pizza where neighbors had fought hard to make best operating practices a condition of ANC6B support for liquor licenses.

Liquor licenses can be an effective tool to require restaurants to address ways in which their operations have a negative impact on the community.  However, this approach only seems to work when there is an organized group of neighbors who are willing to press the local ANCs to require restaurants to clean up their collective act.  Restaurants which do not serve alcohol are more problematic since there are fewer opportunities to bring leverage against them.

ANC6B Chair Kirsten Oldenburg told Bowser that city regulations on trash control don’t work in areas where restaurants are highly concentrated, and said that a more systematic approach such as regulations requiring restaurants to meet best operating practices was needed.

After inspecting the indoor trash storage room in the basement of Eat Bar, Bowser engaged a number of the nearby neighbors active on these issues.  Bowser listed the ideas she said were her take-away from that exchange:  greater involvement by the Capitol Hill BID, taking trash management more seriously, standardize trash containers, require daily pickup of trash and organize businesses to coordinate pickups, require indoor trash storage, and review of best operating practices.  She said the Department of Health would take the lead here and coordinate with the Capitol Hill BID and report back to the ANC, adding, “I’m sorry we’re dealing with this but we’re going to get on top of it.”

The 400 and 500 blocks of Barracks Row are home to 28 venues which serve food:  Starbucks, the future &pizza, Popeye’s, Chipotle, Eat Bar, Pizza Boli, Capitol Hill Tandoor Grill, DC-3, 7-11, the Chesapeake Room, Ted’s Bulletin, Medium Rare, Matchbox, Ambar, Phase 1, Cava Mezze, and Lavagna, Dunkin’ Donuts, The Sweet Lobby, Café 8, Subway, Banana Café, Pacifico Cantina, Belga, Senart’s, Nooshi, and Garrison.

1501 Independence Avenue, SE, the site of a new 7-Eleven scheduled to open June 14.

7-Eleven Apparently Reneges on Pledge Not to Sell Alcohol at New Hill East Store

by Larry Janezich

Eat DC (‏@eat_dc) who covers DC’s food and drink venues, tweeted Monday afternoon that according to 7-Eleven’s website listing the sale of the franchises for its stores, the new Hill East store at 1501 Independence will sell beer.  (see here: http://bit.ly/1TtuFks)

Update:  Monday afternoon, CHC sent the following inquiry to Sembe Cole, Market Manager for 7-Eleven, Inc:

Mr. Cole –

Tuesday morning, CHC received a response from Me Cole, as follows:  “This was a mistake and put up in error”  

This directly contradicts what company reps told ANC6B Commissioners Krepps and Jayaraman and Hill East residents on February 19, 1916, at a community meeting at St. Coletta’s.  (see CHC post here:  http://bit.ly/23WSqK4)

The store is being opened as a matter or right, and nearby neighbors are concerned that it will create the same problems for their neighborhood that have plagued the 7-Elevens on Barracks Row and Maryland Avenue, NE.  In an attempt to allay concerns, one of the pledges company executives made to those attending the meeting was that the proposed 7-Eleven would not sell beer or wine.

Asked for reaction to the story, Jayaraman – who chairs of ANC6B’s Alcohol Beverage Control Committee – said, “…7-Eleven representatives told us that they did not plan to sell alcohol of any sort so I view this as a breach of trust and a reversal of what I understood to be their willingness to be sensitive to the surrounding community by not seeking such a license.  I will strongly object and protest any application to sell alcohol at that location. Such a move would also threaten the viability of SE Market, a small family-run small business.  As you know 7-Eleven has already put out of business 2 establishments that had been there for nearly 40 years. I am terribly disappointed to hear of this development.”

Commissioner Krepp, in whose Single Member District the new 7-Eleven resides, said yesterday, “Like Commissioner Jayaraman, I will oppose this application if it is true…this afternoon, I sought clarification from 7-Eleven.”

7-Eleven has become a bad neighbor in the eyes of many in the community, as the corporation has proven unresponsive to neighborhood concerns and the franchise holders are unable to deal with them.  The new store is scheduled to open on June 14.

1243 C Street, SE

The Week Ahead……

Monday, April 25

CANCELLED:  ANC6A Community Outreach Committee scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Tuesday, April 26

ANC6B Executive Committee meets at 7:00pm in Hill Center, to set the agenda for the May 10 meeting of ANC6B at Hill Center at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, April 27

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee meets at 7:00pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.

Thursday, April 26

ANC6B Planning and Planning and Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) Subcommittee meets at 7:00pm, at Hill Center.  The PUD Subcommittee will review the PUD process for the Bowies/Signature PUD by Insight Property Group.

Agenda:

Presentation on Bowies/Signature PUD

Draft benefits and amenities package discussion

Future meetings and Subcommittee next steps

Saturday, April 30

Miner Elementary Community Yard Sale Fundraiser, 9:00am until 12:00noon.  Miner Elementary Playground & Cafeteria, 601 15th Street, NE, (North Side of School).

Bring donations to the school between 4pm and 6pm on Friday, April 29, ask at the security desk for the yard sale collection team, or before 9am on Saturday, April 30!

Additionally, organizers will be set up to collect acceptable hazardous waste and e-waste that you want to dispose of.

HAZARDOUS WASTE and E-WASTE: time to clean out your storage area or garage of paint, chemicals, old electronics and other items not fit to go into a landfill.  We’ll have an area set aside to collect these items for transport up to the Fort Totten Transfer Station for proper disposal.

Information on accepted/prohibited hazardous waste is here: http://dpw.dc.gov/node/466802

Information on accepted e-waste is here: http://dpw.dc.gov/node/414902

Nana Thai Closing in June

Nana Thai Restaurant on Barracks Row to Close in June

New Owner Douglas Development Plans Substantial Renovation of Building

by Larry Janezich

Nana Thai, the popular Barracks Row family-owned restaurant, will close – likely the first week of June – according to restaurant employees.  The building’s second floor is occupied by Natural Kinks Hair and Braiding Salon, and it too will close within 90 days, according to owner Shannon Evans.

Douglas Development has purchased the building at 406 8th Street and the developer plans extensive renovations but the company’s plans for the site remain uncertain.  According to sources, the building was owned by the family who runs Nana Thai.

Technically both the restaurant and the salon have 90 days to vacate, but Nana Thai employees say the restaurant will close in early June.  Both operations are looking for new locations to reopen, possibly on Capitol Hill.  Long time Hill residents remember Mickey’s Pub and Patio which preceded the Old Siam, which last year gave way to Nana Thai.

Douglas Development has been aggressively developing properties on Capitol Hill, including the old Kentucky Fried Chicken site at 15^th and Pennsylvania, the retail building at the corner of 13^th and Pennsylvania, the building housing Pret a Manger at 3^rd and Pennsylvania, and the building occupied by District Doughnuts at 749 8^th Street on Barracks Row.

The purchase came on the heels of the announcement earlier this week that Metro Mutts, directly across the street at 407 8^th Street, SE, will close on June 12.  Employees say that the owner will consolidate operations in the H Street, NE, location, in response to a rent increase.  That building is owned by major Capitol Hill commercial property holder Maurice Kreidler.  This announced departure of retail follows the closing of City Bikes, the details of which were reported by CHC here:  http://bit.ly/1SBzTxA

Ed. Note.  An earlier version of this story reported that Capitol Hill Bikes was closing.  CHC regrets the error.

PSA 108 Meets Tonight on Carjackings & Violent Crime Spike – Liberty Baptist Church – 7:00pm

by Larry Janezich

A carjacking in Hill East last night was the most recent in a sudden spate of carjackings and other violent crime in Hill East during the past 30 days.  The past 24 hours also saw a robbery at gun point and an assault with a dangerous weapon at the SE Safeway (two individuals were taken into custody in the latter case).  Those three crimes are not reflected on the crime map below.  The sudden spike in violent crimes – up from 8 the previous month to 17 in the past 30 days prompted ANC Commissioner Denise Krepp this morning to ask MPD Chief Lanier for more police presence in Hill East as soon as possible.  The agenda for tonight’s PSA meeting is below the crime map for the last 30 days.

Crime Map for last 30 days in PSA 108 – not reflected are three violent crimes in the past 24 hours – clickj to enlarge

Metropolitan Police Department — Police Service Area 108 Monthly Community Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm at Liberty Baptist Church, 527 Kentucky Avenue, SE

AGENDA

1) MPD, DC Government Officials, and Community Leader Introductions; announcing new Sergeants Officials and Community Leaders 7:00-7:05

2) Overview of PSA 108 Crime Reports Lt. Taylor 7:05-7:15

3) Focus: Recent Carjackings in PSA108 Lt. Taylor 7:15-7:30

4) Community Prosecutor Update: Case Papering AUSA Klein 7:30-7:45

5) PSA 108 Community Member Discussion 7:45-8:00

CARJACKING PREVENTION TIPS

When approaching your vehicle, walk with confidence, purpose and STAY ALERT.

Be wary of strangers requesting directions or handing out fliers.  TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS.

Always approach your car with keys in hand and LOCK YOUR DOORS at all times.

Especially at night, avoid driving alone.  Take a Ride Along whenever possible.

When stopping in traffic, leave enough space between the car ahead of you to maneuver if necessary.

Don’t stop to assist strangers with road side assistance.  Help by calling 911 and reporting the matter.

Avoid parking in low visibility areas that reduce your ability to see or be seen.

Always look around before exiting your vehicle to observe your surroundings.

When arriving at destinations late at night, have someone meet you outside.

Invest in remote car alarms that feature panic buttons in the event of an emergency.

Eat Bar –in the former Krazy Burger location at  415 8th Street, SE – opened on Barracks Row this month.  For the food and drink menus and the free play jukebox selections, go here:  http://www.eat-bar.com/

The Week Ahead…

By Larry Janezich

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

Among items on the agenda:

Discussion of DDOT meeting on 17th Street, NE, and 19th Street, NE, redesign projects to be held on May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosedale Community Center, 1700 Gales Street NE.

Discussion with DPW and DDOT Public Space Committee representatives on alley trash receptacles.

Sidewalk café permit application for BAB Korean Fusion, 1387 H Street, NE

Residential Permit Parking request for 1000 block of 10^th Street, NE

Pedestrian crossing at Benning Road and 18th Street, NE

Tuesday, April 19

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

Among items on the agenda:

Update on status of protest hearing of the license renewal for Touche at 1123 H Street NE. See here:

Discussion of license renewals for: Khan’s BBQ (1125 H Street NE), Ocopa (1324 H Street NE), Ben’s Chili Bowl (1001 H Street NE), Dangerously Delicious Pies (1339 H Street NE), Gallery O on H (1354 H Street NE) (Multipurpose license), The Argonaut (1433 H Street NE), Da Luft (1242 H Street NE), Chupacabra (822 H Street NE), Conscious Café (1413 H Street NE), Cusbah (1128 H Street NE), Kitty’s Saloon (1208 H Street NE), Sticky Rice (1222-1224 H Street NE)

2. Capitol Hill Restoration Society Board of Directors meets at 6:30pm, Capitol Hill     Townhomes, 750 6th Street, SE, Second Floor.

3. DC Water Ward 6 Town Hall meeting, 6:30pm, Tyler Elementary School, 10^th and G Streets, SE. Questions about DC Water activities and operations?  Ask General Manager George Hawkins and staff.

Wednesday, April 20

1. ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm, Sherwood Recreation Center, Corner of 10^th and G Streets, NE.

Among items on the agenda:

1603-1625 Benning Road, NE (Informational Presentation): The PUD seeks a land use designation change in order to develop the Property into a residential development with a significant portion of the units being dedicated to workforce housing.

920 – 922 H Street, NE, Applicant seeks variances to allow the construction of a mixed-use building with a restaurant and nine residential units.

2. PSA 106 meets at 7:00pm at 200 Eye Street, SE, First Floor – ID required.

3.Author talk – local author/artist Brett Busang (whose artwork was featured on CHC here: http://bit.ly/1pa9aKF) will discuss his recent book, “I Shot Bruce” at 6:00pm at Riverby Books, 417 East Capitol Street, SE.

From Busang’s publisher Open Books:

“Set in London, beginning in the early sixties and spanning five decades, I Shot Bruce follows Vijay Asunder, a rock-and-roll wannabe who, many decades after he is spurned by the manager of a singing group that eventually becomes world-famous, finally decides that he must kill the one person that symbolizes the success that has eluded him, his replacement.

During the fifty-year span of time, Asunder follows the fortunes of the band and its various members as he pursues the alternate and ever-so-quiet, but not-very-satisfying life he’s made for himself as an antique dealer. Yet with each passing year, and with each reminder of ‘what might have been,’ his obsession for revenge grows, until finally he must act.

Conceived loosely on the untimely dismissal and subsequent life of Pete Best, the so-called ‘fifth Beatle,’ Asunder’s perspective and his ultimate commitment to retribution differs markedly from Ringo Starr’s predecessor. Intelligent and intense, I Shot Bruce chronicles and dramatizes obsession to the point of self-destruction.”

Thursday, April 21

1. Councilmember Charles Allen Ward 6 Budget Town Hall. 6:30pm at the DHS H Street service Center, 645 H Street, NE.
2. Police Service Area (PSA) 108 public meeting, 7:00pm, First Baptist Church, 527 Kentucky Avenue, SE.

Saturday, April 23

POSTPONED.  Miner Elementary School, at 601 15th Street, NE, is hosting a spring Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 23 from 9am to noon.

DONATIONS SOUGHT….

Drop off your gently used household items at any of the doors on the north side of the building near the cafeteria as follows:

Friday 4/22 after school from 4PM to 6PM

Saturday 4/23 before 9:00 am