The DC Archives at UDC are a go. The four current members of the DC Zoning Commission voted on October 26th to approve an amendment to the UDC campus plan, one that will allow a new building to rise in place of UDC’s Building 41. The vote was unanimous. The fifth seat is vacant. “I […]
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Retraction and Correction: DC Archives at UDC and the Zoning Commission
On October 17th, we reported that the DC Archives at UDC was winning the Zoning Commission’s approval. We based the report on an official-looking filing. Closer inspection revealed that what looked like an official draft order was actually added to the record by the law firm representing the applicant, the Department of General Services. While […]
ANC 3F Nov. 16 agenda: A two-for-one homebuilding plan, an ADU zoning exception, and a “wine investment platform”
On ANC 3F’s plate at its Tuesday, November 16th meeting: a plan to rebuild the existing home at 3007 Albemarle Street and subdivide the lot for the construction of another, a zoning exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 3200 Ellicott Street, a resolution in support of renaming Wilson High School, and yet another firm […]
The Van Ness Burger King, up against a zoning board deadline, seeks to waive an order to repave parking lot
by Marlene Berlin Ahead of a three-year deadline, the owner of the Burger King franchise in Van Ness is seeking to waive a requirement that it resurface a parking area to allow for stormwater infiltration. The accessory parking lot behind the Burger King and across the alley is zoned for residential use, so every three […]
ANC 3F Oct. 15 agenda: Viet Chopsticks; Hillwood Museum and Sidwell school zoning updates
Want a front row seat when neighborhood news happens? Make time to go to the monthly ANC meetings. ANC 3F, the advisory neighborhood commission for Van Ness, North Cleveland Park, Forest Hills and Wakefield, meets every third Tuesday. Its next meeting is this coming Tuesday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. You’ll usually learn something new […]
Zoning Commission is next to take up 4250 Connecticut’s renovation plans
Bernstein Management Corporation presented updated renderings and plans for the renovation and modernization of 4250 Connecticut Avenue at the June 19th meeting of ANC 3F. CEO Josh Bernstein, accompanied by the architect, landscape designer and lawyer, was also asking the ANC to review and vote on Bernstein’s application for the modifications. It did so. Bernstein […]
Community meeting on 3101 Albemarle zoning application set for Dec. 14
A community meeting on the proposed development at 3101 Albemarle Street is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. It’s to be held at the Van Ness Main Street office at 4340 Connecticut Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to send RSVPs to ANC 3F Commissioner Naomi Rutenberg, at [email protected]. If there’s a great deal of […]
Updated: 3101 Albemarle townhome developers seek zoning relief – and reveal plans if that’s denied
From the editors: After hearing from the 3101 Albemarle developers, the following additions and clarifications have been incorporated into the original piece published November 15th, 2017: The developers say the centerpiece of the public amenities package was the historic designation and preservation of the original residence, not the tenancy of Rock Creek Conservancy. New information […]
More Time To Be Heard On Zoning Rewrite
We’ve told you now about about two different “last chances” to comment on the zoning rewrite (last chance #1 and last chance #2). Here’s the third – and perhaps final – round. The DC Office of Planning is hosting open houses today and the following two Fridays (the schedule is below), where residents to get […]
Last Chance To Be Heard On Zoning Rewrite
If you have a strong opinion on the proposed changes to DC’s 1958 zoning code and the Zoning Commission has not yet heard from you, your chance comes on Tuesday, February 11th. The commission’s hearing for Wards 3 and 4 will be held at 6 p.m. at the Wilson High School auditorium (3950 Chesapeake Street). […]
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