Bodegon Spanish Tapas coming to 518 8th Street, Barracks Row – formerly Medium Rare.
Bodegon Spanish Tapas Coming to Barracks Row
by Larry Janezich
The owners of Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge in at 3116 M Street in Georgetown have leased the space at 518 8th Street formerly occupied by Medium Rare, and will open a Spanish Tapas restaurant in the coming weeks, according to co-owner Joe Idrissi.
Brothers Joe and Moe Idrissi, in partnership with Ben Kirane, are long-time restaurateurs behind a number of Georgetown outlets, including Rialto, Maxime, and Thunder Burger and Bar.
Idrissi says the menu of Bodegon on Barracks Row will be similar to that of Bodega in Georgetown. You can take a look at it here: http://www.bodegadc.com/
The 11th Street, SE – I-695 Intersection, currently hostile to pedestrian, bicyclist traffic. (It’s not that friendly to vehicular traffic either.)
ANC6B Slams DDOT’s Pedestrian/Bike Safety Plan for 11th Street & I-695 SE Intersection
by Larry Janezich
After a contentious April 7 meeting where ANC6B’s Transportation Committee was briefed by DDOT on proposed safety improvements for the 11th Street/I-695 off ramp intersection, the committee went behind closed doors to craft a critical response to the proposal. A draft letter to DDOT, based on a number of recommendations by Commissioner Corey Holman – who also serves as chair of 6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee – was considered by the full ANC6B at its April meeting last Wednesday.
After a brief and more civil discussion, the Commission voted 9-0 to approve a letter stating that the current design of 11th Street is “hostile to all modes of travel” except for automobiles, that the plans for improvement are “insufficient in scope and design”, and that DDOT must modify the plan “to meet the safety, mobility, and sustainability goals of the city”.
DDOT’s original proposed improvements include:
1) Add an 8-foot wide two-way protected bike lane on the west side of 11th Street, SE, from I Street, SE, to O Street, SE.
2) Add a lane to the eastbound I-695 Exit Ramp to 11th Street, SE, to the existing three.
3) Reduce the 10 foot west side sidewalk width to 5 feet wide on 11th Street, SE, to accommodate protected bike lanes while maintaining up to eight car lanes in that stretch.
4) Shrink the width of the pedestrian refuge on the southern portion of the intersection of 11th Street, SE, and M Street, SE, from 18 feet to 6 feet to accommodate an extra north bound left turn lane onto westbound M Street, SE.
Striking a conciliatory note, the letter went on: “[We believe] the plans presented to the community on April 7, 2021 increase the safety of the corridor compared to the status quo, but we believe such projects should aim to maximize safety for all users of the roadway which this project so far fails to do.”
In order to reduce the focus on an auto-centric view of road use and to further the goals related to Vision Zero and Sustainable DC plans, “we believe the following should be incorporated into any plans for this 11th Street, SE, corridor.
1) Widen the proposed bike line to 10 feet with a 3-foot buffer, instead of the proposed 8-footlane with a 2-foot buffer.
2) Reverse all plans to shrink sidewalks on 11th Street to less than 6 feet wide and instead remove extraneous lanes for vehicle traffic to accommodate the bike lanes.
3) Adjust the number of lanes ….of 11th Street to widen the crosswalk at the northwest corner of 11th Street, SE, and M Street, SE.
4) Expand the project scope along 11th Street, SE, north to Pennsylvania Avenue SE to include a protected two-way bike lane from O Street, SE, to Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
5) Seek to reduce the number of car lanes in general and expand sidewalks, bio-retention areas, and other non-road uses of the right of way.
6) Remove all double turn lanes to add usable pedestrian refuges along 11th Street, SE.
7) Implement vehicle speed reduction techniques … at the approaches to 11th Street, SE, and other traffic calming measures throughout the project area.
8) Remove the unnecessary left turn lanes onto N and O/Water Street from 11th Street, SE…and add pedestrian refuges or a larger median.
9) Continue to consider the impacts on the plans to bring Southeast Boulevard to the grade of L Street, SE, and any potential uses of the space under that raised Boulevard.
The letter – addressed the acting director of DDOT Everett Lott and copied to CM Charles Allen, concludes, “In sum, while ANC 6B believes the current plans are inadequate, we stand by to work collaboratively to ensure the city we all love and share does not fail at this generational opportunity to fix 11th Street SE.”
The site which was proposed for locating the helipad is outlined in white at center left.
Company Backs Off Plan for Helipad at 12th and Water Streets, SE
by Larry Janezich
Posted April 15, 2021
Last night, at ANC6B’s April meeting, Planning and Zoning Committee Chair Corey Holman announced that city officials had informed him that Congressional Aviation had given up its efforts to relocate their helipad and fueling station to Water Street, SE, near the huge mixed use project at 1333 M Street and the Washington Boatyard.
The company’s lease on ground down river where they currently have a helipad for helicopters used by MPD and area hospitals is expiring and is not going to be renewed.
Nearby neighbor opposition to the project was strong and in support of the opposition, Holman was prepared to file a map amendment to zone the site, limiting its use to open space, park, and low density riverfront-oriented retail. Currently, the property is not zoned. Holman said he was not inclined to file the map amendment at this time, since the issue is likely to be more fruitfully addressed in the forthcoming Comprehensive Plan or a Small Area Plan.
In a letter to City Administrator Kevin Donahue, ANC6B acknowledged the need for a helipad for the MPD Air Support Unit and encouraged the Office of the City Administrator to take the lead in locating the facility. Here’s the text of the letter which went to City Administrator Donahue and other city officials.
Over the past couple of years, Congressional Aviation has worked with stakeholders including ANC 6B in an effort to lease or acquire city-owned land roughly at 12th Street SE and Water Street SE to building a heliport and provide services to MPD’s Air Support Unit. In has come to the attention of ANC 6B that Congressional Aviation is no longer seeking build a heliport at this site.
While ANC 6B publicly and repeatedly opposed such a disposition for heliport use given past planning efforts for park or marina use, it has become clear to the Commission that there is an immediate need for short- and long-term certainty for the MPD Air Support Unit whether at the current site along South Capitol Street SW or elsewhere. Presuming OCA or MPD will need to move forward with seeking a home for the Air Support Unit, we encourage the executive to do so in a transparent process and engage early with any potential impacted community, whether that’s in ANC 6B or elsewhere. We believe executive leadership and community support are necessary components for a successful heliport operation in the city.
The former Aqua al 2 at 212 7th Street, across from Eastern Market. Soon to be Harvest Tide Steak House.
New Steak House Coming to the former Aqua al 2 Space at Eastern Market
by Larry Janezich
Harvest Tide Steak House is coming to 212 7th Street, in the space formerly occupied by Aqua al 2. The restaurant will seat 150 inside plus 20 seats at the sidewalk café. The venue hopes to open early summer.
From Harvest Tide Steak House:
“We are excited to announce that we will be opening soon in Capitol Hill, Washington DC! Our executive chef/owner Danio Somoza has created a menu that will please every palate. From our dry-aged prime steaks, freshly sourced seafood, and local produce, you will taste the passion in every bite. We are driven to provide the community with the finest family-owned and operated restaurant in DC.”
This will be the second restaurant for Somoza. The original Harvest Tide Steak House is in downtown Lewes, Delaware.
Somoza says of that location, “…our goal at Harvest Tide is to provide you with the finest quality food, as well as service that far exceeds your expectations. Explore our expertly crafted menu, sip some of our unique signature cocktails and local draft beers, all while sitting back and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. Our dry-aged, USDA prime steaks pair perfectly with our selection of the finest bourbons and wines…. Family owned, family operated, and family friendly!”
Spiro Goldasis appeared before ANC6B Economic Development last week seeking support for expanding his proposed Italian restaurant coming to 106 13th Street, SE. Previous restaurants at the location were confined to the first floor, but Goldasis wants seating on the second floor and the in the cellar – increasing the 50 person occupancy to 130 seats. Neighbors were enthusiastic at the arrival of the family friendly neighborhood restaurant. The committee agreed to a motion to support the change and the matter now goes to the full ANC meeting next Wednesday. Goldasis has another Pacci’s Trattoria in Silver Spring, Maryland. You can check out that menu here: https://www.paccistrattoria.com/
Traffic distruptions related to 18 month PA Avenue Streetlight/Traffic Signal Upgrade Project start this month.
Last Wednesday night, ANC6B Transportation Committee heard a briefing on the Pennsylvania Avenue project to improve street lighting and traffic signals between nd Street and 14th Streets SE. Construction will start around April 21, and continue through September 2022. Work will proceed during off peak hours, 9:30am – 3:30pm and begin on PA Avenue at 2nd Street on both the east and west bound lanes. Construction will proceed block by block and DOT estimates it will take 45 days per block. Parking will be prohibited in the work zone during construction. Two east and west bound traffic lanes will be maintained in the work zone during work hours. Features of the project include new pendant light poles with decorative arms and tear drop fixtures – also, Washington Globe fixtures on twin 20 foot poles – and replacement of old asphalt with new. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/DCWASH/bulletins/2c8eebe
Bike and Pedestrian safety issues at 11th Street Intersection with I-695 roil 6B Transportation Committee
Also on Wednesday night, the 6B Transportation Committee heard a presentation on the I-695 Ramp Traffic Study/11th Street Bridges Project/Bike and Pedestrian Improvements on 11th Street and Virginia Avenue Park. The discussion turned rancorous over what some on the committee perceived as a failure of DDOT’s contractor to fully address pedestrian and bike safety issue out of deference to motor vehicle interests. The meeting went long, and the consensus was that the committee would work on a draft letter to DDOT and other city officials to take before the full ANC Committee at its April meeting next Wednesday.
Capitol Hill Books Branches Out
Capitol Hill Books – the popular used book store across the street from Eastern Market is carrying a limited number of new releases because of difficulties in acquiring their standard offerings during the pandemic.
A rainbow over 11th Street Sunday evening. Photo credit: Melissa Merz
Guerilla Gardeners at work.
Here’s a shot – courtesy of Jim Guckert of Guerilla Gardeners – of the “Urban Country Road Pollinator Habitat” on the upramp to 295 from 11th Street. Late last December, Guckert and another volunteer planted 2,000 bulbs – 1,000 each of daffodils and tulips along the on-ramp entrance. Varieties planted are expected to repeat year after year. The project was originally funded by Awesome Foundation DC, www.AwesomeDC.org.
The Week Ahead … ANC Highlights … Photos from the Past Week
ANC Highlights:
Monday – US Attorney’s Office for DC – Community Prosecution Update – Christopher Wade at ANC6D.
Monday – DDOT Interim Director Everett Lott takes questions at ANC6D.
Wednesday – Presentation: Office of Campaign Finance, Fair Elections Program at ANC6C.
Wednesday – Letter to DDOT, CM Charles Allen, et. al., regarding the 2020 I-695 Ramp Traffic Study Update to express concern regarding pedestrian and bicyclist safety issues at ANC6B.
Monday, April 12
ANC6D holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. (Note early meeting date.)
Presentation: Emily Tatro and Casey Anderson, Council for Court Excellence – Briefing on District Task Force on Jails & Justice 10-Year Plan.
Select Whiskey, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Suite #2109. New Retailer’s Class “A” Internet License. Internet sales only.
The Ugly Mug Dining Saloon/Valor Brew; 723 8th Street, S.E. Substantial Change. Application to add Sports Wagering and Game of Skill endorsements to their operations – to offer Sports Wagering through mobile app and offer physical consoles for the electronic game of skill Dragon’s Ascent.
508 Seward Square SE. Historic Preservation Application for rear and third floor addition.
5th Street SE. Historic Preservation Application for new attic storage.
602 E Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application to enclose balcony to add to living space on rear of house.
420 11th Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application for rear addition and change in front facade from stucco to wood siding.
313 9th Street SE, Historic Preservation Application to expand existing two-bay garage with a second floor addition.
106 13th Street SE. Zoning Adjustment Application for a use variance to expand an existing, nonconforming, restaurant use to the cellar and second story of a semi-detached, two-story commercial building.
Consideration of a Text Amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning Requirements to NC-6 (Lower Barracks Row) Zone.
Report: PA Avenue Streetlights & Traffic Signals Upgrade Project, Construction.
Letter to DDOT, CM Charles Allen, et. al., regarding the 2020 I-695 Ramp Traffic Study Update to express concern regarding pedestrian and bicyclist safety issues.
Presentation: Office of Campaign Finance, Fair Elections Program—Deloris K. Ramsey.
Presentation: Community support and need to help our restaurants—Lisa Banusiewicz.
Wunder Garten, 1101 First Street, NE. Settlement Agreement amendment request.
K Street NW/NE Bike lanes—Safety improvements discussion, bike lanes, K Street, 1st Street to 7th Street.
Union Station at 1st Street—Updating commercial vehicle loading zone signs.
Move DC comments.
1165 3rd Street NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special exception to construct a three-story rear addition.
1173 3rd Street NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special exceptions and variance to partially demolish the existing dwelling unit to construct a third story addition.
Proposed letter to the Zoning Commission addressing latest OZA interpretation of 11-E DCMR 206 (roof top and upper floor additions).
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City Reverses Decision and Halts Crosswalk Removal at 8th and D Streets, SE
by Larry Janezich
Posted April 9, 2021.
ANC6B05 Commissioner Steve Holtzman announced late Friday afternoon that DGS has agreed to reverse themselves, replace the crosswalk removed earlier today and add the ADA compliant curb cut on the western side of 8th Street.
Holtzman said he received assurances from Councilmember Charles Allen, the DGS Project Manager, the DDOT Ward 6 Community Liaison that they will be replacing the crosswalk and ramps. Holtzman applauded the decision and cited the roughly 130 separate complaints to city officials which the removal generated.
It is uncertain how soon the crosswalks will be restored but Holtzman hoped this would be clarified later in further communications with DGS and DDOT. Also, Holtzman said, “In the short term, the crosswalk needs to be put back with added safety/visibility enhancements. Let’s be clear. The (previously) existing crosswalk when it is put back is still, without added enhancements, as dicey for pedestrians as it has always been. Putting it back (and adding the curb cut on the Western side) is still essential. It is still the best and most appropriate path for pedestrians at this juncture. However, its visibility needs to be enhanced. I’ve discussed this with DGS this morning and they agree that they will look at this and see what can be done.”
Most importantly, he said, “There still needs to be a comprehensive multi-modal traffic safety assessment undertaken for this space – we need to find better solutions to how pedestrians (with special reference to children and residents with mobility issues), cyclists, buses, trucks and cars cohabit this nexus.”
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DDOT contractors remove one of the two D Street/8th Street crosswalks on Friday morning.
Another view.
Neighbors North & East of Eastern Market Metro Vexed Over Sudden Removal of Cross Walk
by Larry Janezich
More than 100 neighbors near 8th and D Street, SE, have written city officials to oppose the surprise removal by DDOT of the double crosswalk at the D Street intersection with 8th Street on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The so called “slip lane” – the extension of D Street at this location which allowed vehicles to merge with Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, in front of Trader Joe’s – was recently eliminated as part of the renovation of Eastern Market Metro Plaza.
ANC6B05 Commissioner Steve Holzman, alerted neighbors to the pending action last night, and again this morning after work to remove the cross walks had commenced.
Holtzman said that yesterday he told the DGS Project Manager overseeing the renovation of the Eastern Market Metro Plaza that there had never been a community consultation regarding these crosswalks. Holtzman said that he pressed for a delay in the removal but the project manager said via email:
“The east-west crosswalk markings are to be removed and the ADA ramp facing west will also be demi’d. This work has been prioritized to start tomorrow to avoid further confusion at this location.”
The crosswalks are used by pedestrian traffic travelling west on D Street to cross 8th Street for a straight shot to Trader Joe’s and the corner of 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Foot traffic will now be required to cross 8th Street only at the streetlight at the intersection of Pennsylvania and 8th.
Holtzman says that it has been known for years that the crossings at 8th and D have been a complicated problem and that he has asked DGS and DDOT to assess the intersection several times. He said he was told repeatedly by DGS that they did not intend to include any treatment of the crosswalks in the renovation of the Plaza. Although DGS claims they have had removal of the two crosswalks in their plans for two years, Holtzman and other ANC commissioners say this proposal was never presented publically.
Holtzman has called on residents to share their views with CM Charles Allen and DDOT. For more information, Holtzman can be reached at 6B05@anc.dc.gov
Thursday afternoon: Rear of collapsed building at 418 D Street, SE. Photo: DCFD
Another angle. Photo: DCFD
Excavation pit next to Ebenezer Church. The collapsed building is on the other side of the building on the right which backs up on the driveway onto 5th Street, allowing access to interior parking for the project.
Building Collapse Sets Back Ebenezer Methodist Church Residential Project on D Street, SE
by Larry Janezich
DC Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported building collapse in the 400 block of D Street, SE, yesterday afternoon. The building is part of a residential construction project of Ebenezer Methodist Church located on the block.
DCRA Inspections Division personnel also responded to the site and reported that DC Fire Captain Kemp was in command. DCRA said that according to Kemp, the structure began to give way while workers were doing excavation at the site. As it slowly collapsed, the workers scattered and ran. DCFD secured utilities and evacuated nearby residents. MPD brought in K-9 search dogs to help determine if there were workers trapped during the cave in, but none were found after a 20 minutes search. There were no fatalities and no injuries associated with the collapse.
According to DCRA, the project was issued a stop work order last fall because of safety concerns related to the water-filled excavation pit. The problem was apparently corrected permitting work to resume, but a photo from today showed the pit filled with water.
The adjacent town house at 416 D Street is also undergoing underpinning and excavation. The adjacent town house on the other side at 420 D Street is occupied and did not suffer damage. DCRA deemed the 416 and 418 unstable and stop work orders have been imposed.
The project has been contentious in the neighborhood since it was proposed more than three years ago. After a long review process and a battle over the architect’s plan for a mechanized car storage structure (ultimately denied by the Historic Preservation Review Board) the project got the go ahead from the city.
Mayor Bowser’s Situational Briefing, April 5, 2021
Mayor Bowser: More Re-Openings in May and New High Capacity Vaccine Site
By Larry Janezich
Posted April 5, 2021
Today, Mayor Bowser held a situational update and made several announcements:
New and Upcoming Vaccination Clinics:
On Friday, April 9, a new high-capacity vaccination site will open at Arena Stage. The site will be operated in partnership with DC Health and MedStar to distribute the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
This week the Convention Center vaccine clinic will expand through a partnership with Safeway to distribute the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments will be sent out tomorrow, April 6.
Re-opening: Bowser said that as the city continues to increase vaccination rates, the following activities will reopen on May 1.
Seated live entertainment (traditional theater) indoors and outdoors at 25% capacity up to 500 people.
Movie theaters at 25% capacity.
Live music will be allowed near outdoor restaurant seating.
Weddings and special events will be allowed indoors and outdoors at 25% capacity with a waiver for attendance greater than 250.
School graduations and awards ceremonies will be allowed indoors and outdoors with capacity limits to be announced.
Regional business meetings and seated conventions will be allowed indoors and outdoors at 25% capacity with a waiver for attendance greater than 250.
Outdoor races will be allowed at 50% capacity.
Indoor and outdoor public pools will be allowed to open at 50% capacity.
Outdoor splash pads will be allowed to open at full capacity.
Recreation centers will be able to operate indoors at 50% capacity.
Libraries will be able to operate at 50% capacity.
Museums galleries and exhibits will be able to operate indoors and outdoors at 50% capacity.
Non-essential retail indoors and outdoors will be able to operate at 50% capacity.
As of now, Bowser is not increasing capacity for Nats games at Nationals Park. A decision on re-opening for Wizards and Caps at Capital One Arena will be coming soon.
Bowser said that DC residents can help DC reopen by getting vaccinated ASAP, help others get vaccinated, wear a mask, social distance, practice good hygiene and prioritizing outdoor activities. As of April 2, 12.3% of DC residents have been fully vaccinated and 23% have been either fully or partially vaccinated.
Last Monday, the Caucus of City-Wide ANC Commissioners met for a long discussion on the needs for better support of ANCs so they can be better advocates for the communities they represent. The consensus of the caucus was that additional funding is necessary, but that alone will not help if the vision of the role of the DC government’s Office of ANCs (OANC) is not aligned with the needs of the commissions and commissioners. Two ideas which emerged were the establishment of an Advisory Committee of commissioners for the OANC. Another was the establishment of a repository of documents and a how-to guide which would allow new commissioners to be successful from the beginning instead of figuring out how to engage the process by themselves. The Caucus will consider a draft of a formal letter concerning the issue at its next meeting on April 12.
A banner announces the coming of “Classy Corks” – a new wine and spirit shop at 8th and L Streets, SE, across the street from The Brig.
DGS contractors have finished the work on the new triangle park at 8th and Pennsylvania, eliminating the D Street “slip lane” which used to allow traffic coming west on D Street to merge onto westbound Pennsylvania Avenue.
Last Wednesday, DGS briefed the Eastern Market Plaza Park Advisory Task Force on the status of the renovation of Eastern Market Metro Plaza. A major news item was that the DGS contractor is opening a conversation with artist Hiroshi Jacob who created “Weavings” to discuss the installation of his public art piece on the new triangle park (Parcel 6 of the Plaza renovation project) outside of Trader Joe’s at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue. Stanton-EastBanc has offered to fund the installation. DGS also said that the grand opening for Parcel 4 where the Metro entrance is located is expected in early June. The event will be hosted by Mayor Bowser and CM Charles Allen.
CHC ran into Dan Dohanue of Agora Farms at Eastern Market on Saturday morning. Donahue said that Saturday was the 30th anniversary of Agora Farms’ presence at Eastern Market. Here’s a link to Donahue’s oral history – part of the Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project: https://bit.ly/3cMZkun – and here’s a link to Agora Farms’ website: (Insider tip – “agora” is Greek for “market”). https://www.agorafarms.com
Here’s a photo showing the U.S. Capitol Police security posture at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol one week before the attempt last Friday to breech the barricade by a person who appeared to be mentally ill. The attempt resulted in the deaths of a U.S. Capitol Police officer and the perpetrator. Many Capitol Hill residents fear that security interests, who over the past few days have cited this incident as an example of an on-going threat to the Capitol, will use the event to support recommendations for tighter security and a permanent barrier around the U.S. Capitol grounds.
The Week Ahead…ANC Highlight…and Some Photos from the Week Past
ANC Highlight:
Thursday – ANC6B Transportation Committee hears a presentation from a representative of DC Lottery.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, April 5
ANC6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
508 Seward Square SE – Historic Preservation Application for a Rear and Third Floor Addition.
232 5th Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application for new attic storage.
602 E Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application to enclose balcony to add to living space on rear of house.
420 11th Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application for rear addition and change in front facade from stucco to wood siding.
313 9th Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application for existing two-bay garage to be expanded with a second floor addition.
106 13th Street, SE – Zoning Adjustment Application for use variance to expand an existing, nonconforming, restaurant use to the cellar and second story of a semi-detached, two-story with cellar, commercial building.
Text Amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning Requirements to Lower Barracks Row Zone.
ABRA will hold a virtual discussion on Medical Marijuana availability at 10:00am.
ABRA will host a public information session to discuss the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021 to make the District’s medical cannabis program more equitable, inclusive and fair; provide patients and caregivers greater flexibility and options; and ensure facilities are able to meet patient demand and product preferences.” Register here: https://bit.ly/31L7gGm
Wednesday, April 7
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
1173 3rd Street, NE – Zoning Adjustment Application for special exception relief to partially demolish the existing attached principal dwelling unit and to construct a third-story addition with roof deck, rear deck addition, cellar, and carport below the rear deck.
Presentation: Solar Programs for DC Residents – Katya Botwinick, Energy Program Specialist, DC
Letter to DDOT opposing the issuance of permits for the installation of the small cells in Rosedale until more information is received about the process for selecting locations and the safety of 5G small cell infrastructure; and that DDOT contact ANCs first before issuing permits.
Letter to DDOT in support of Public Space Permit for the replacement of a retaining wall at 424 11th Street, NE.
Resolution in support of extending the DC Streetcar to Benning Road, NE, and support for requisite funding in the FY 2022 budget.
Letter of conditional support to Zoning Commission for a requested modification of consequence (modify number of balconies on eastern façade) for 1701 H Street, NE, on condition that the additional units that are going to be proffered with the 7th floor addition be made 30% AMI, or substituted with the same number of units at 30% AMI.
Letter of conditional support to BZA for a special exception, to construct a new three-story with cellar and roof deck, rear addition to an existing, two-story with cellar, semi-detached, principal dwelling unit at 211 13th Street, NE.
Letter of conditional support to HPO for the renovation of an existing single family row home with a rear and third floor addition in the Capitol Hill Historic District relief at 17 9th Street, NE.
Letter of support to BZA for a special exception, to construct a third story addition and roof deck, to an existing two-story flat, and a second story addition to an accessory detached garage at 308 11th Street, NE.
Resolution regarding ANC 6A support for funding the DC Office for the Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Hard of Hearing in DC’s FY2022 budget.
Amendment of the ANC 6A FY21 budget to reallocate unused resources from the FedEx and DCPS security line items in the amount of $2,255.00 to grants ($1,870.00) and ZoomPro ($385.00).
ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Select Whiskey, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite #2109 – New Retailer’s Class “A” Internet License (internet only sales).
The Ugly Mug Dining Saloon/Valor Brew; 723 8th Street, SE – Substantial Change Application request to add Sports Wagering and Game of Skill endorsements to their operations. To offer Sports Wagering through mobile app and offer physical consoles for the electronic game of skill Dragon’s Ascent.
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