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ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6B

ANC 6B MONTHLY MEETING

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

December 12, 2017, 7 p.m.

FINAL DRAFT AGENDA

1. Adoption of Agenda

2. Community Speakout

3. Community & Commission Announcements

4. Consent Agenda

• October and November 2017 Minutes of the Meeting

ABC Committee

• ABRA-086141, Lola’s LLC d/b/a Lola’s, 711 8th St., SE, Approval of Amended SA with regards

to total seating & occupancy and addition of a Summer Garden;

• ABRA-105990, Wineandbutter, LLC, P & C Market, 1023 East Capitol St. SE, Approval of a

signed SA for a Class B Retail Grocery License;

Planning & Zoning Committee

• HPA #18-069, 508 7th St, SE., concept/two-story rear addition;

• BZA #19655, 508 7th St., SE, Special exceptions under the non-conforming structure requirements;

• HPA #18-066, 1314 Independence Avenue, SE, concept/two-story rear addition;

• BZA #19661, 506 2nd Street SE., Special Exception to construct a two-story rear covered porch

onto an existing two-family flat;

• BZA #19658, 733 Kentucky Ave SE, construct a rear addition to existing one-family dwelling;

5. Commission Discussion on responsibilities of Commissioners serving in leadership positions

6. Alcohol Beverage Control Committee Report

7. Planning & Zoning Committee Report

• BZA #19673, 407½ 4th Street SE, Special exception to construct a two-story rear addition to an

existing one-family dwelling. Proposed 12ft, two-story rear addition to an existing, single family

home. Special exception relief being sought for lot occupancy over 60% and for the additional 2ft

of the addition that extend past the 10ft by-right past the adjacent neighbor's rear wall; Hearing

Date: 01/24/2018 [03]

Pursuant to 11 DCMR Subtitle X, Chapter 9, for a special exception under Subtitle E § 5201

from the lot occupancy requirements of Subtitle E § 304.1 and the rear addition requirements

of Subtitle E § 205.4, to construct a two-story rear addition to an existing one-family dwelling

in the RF-3 Zone at premises 407.5 4th Street S.E. (Square 793, Lot 12).

• [LATE BREAKING] Bill B22-0272: To symbolically designate the 200 block of 2nd Street

S.E., in Ward 6, as Richard Rausch Way. [01]

8. Transportation Committee Report

9. Hill East Task Force

• Hilleast Traffic Study [Public Meeting Schedule]

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10. Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee Report

• Open discussion on the majority position of ANC 6B with respect to the closure of 7th Street,

management of the area, and representation of the ANC on EMCAC.

11. Financial

• Treasurer’s Report

12. ANC 6B Administrative Matters

• Calendar for 2018 ANC 6B Sessions

• Hosting options for the ANC6B website

13. Hine Community Advisory Committee Report

14. Adjournment

PLEASE NOTE: At regular Commission meetings, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and placed

on the regular agenda at the request of a single Commissioner. All ABC, BZA, Zoning, and Historic Preservation

cases on the consent agenda have been fully discussed at the appropriate monthly committee meetings. Late-

breaking ABC, BZA, Zoning, or Historic Preservation cases may be added to this agenda. For additional

information, email [email protected], or visit ANC 6B's website: www.ancb6.org. Next regular meeting: Tuesday,

January 9, 2018, at 7:00pm.

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The ANC 6B Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 7:00pm to set the January 2018

agenda. This meeting is held in the Frager's Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

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OCTOBER MINUTES

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6B REGULARMEETING

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital921 Pennsylvania Ave SE

7:00 PM

10 October 2017

7:00 PMCommissioner Jayraman recognizes a quorum and begins the meeting. Commissioner Oldenburg (6B04),

Commissioner Hagedorn (6B05), Commissioner Loots (6B03), Commissioner Burger (6B06), CommissionerJayraman (6B08), Commissioner Samolyk (6B01), Commissioner Krepp (6B10), Commissioner Ridge (6B09)present.

Adoption of Agenda

Commissioner Oldenburg modifies the letter to DDOT regarding Southeast Boulevard to reflect questionsraised since the Transportation Committee issued its report and draft letter.

Commissioner Ridge moves to remove the minutes from the agenda.Commissioner Jayraman adds a letter from Commissioner Grace in support of a mural application for

Potomac Gardens.Commissioner Ridge moves to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Samolyk seconds. The motion carries

8/0/0.

Community Speakout

Commissioner Jayraman notes that September’s meeting ran far over the time for which the hall isreserved and introduces a new 2-minute timer that will be used to help community members hold theirremarks to 2 minutes.

• A member of the public wishes to know when the Ebenezer Flats project will come before the ANCagain. The ANC view is that the project will return for a public space application. CommissionerJayraman summarizes last months vote that supported the HP application and opposed the curb cut.The neighbor pushes further on whether there will be a venue to oppose aspects of the project that weunderstand to be done by right.

Commissioner Burger enumerates the bodies, like DCRA, that can handle certain complaints.

• Ariel Kaufman speaks on behalf of CAS Riegler for 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE (the former site ofNew York Pizza) project and wishes for the audience to be aware of a Google group for the project.Construction will begin soon.

• Sarah Chavez, resident of 6B07, speaks on behalf of DC Reinvest. Chavez wishes for the audience tobe aware that DC Reinvest is a coalition of more than 15 different groups made from DC residents ofall 8 wards. DC Reinvest is organizing in opposition of fossil fuels and banks. Chavez cites a recentWells Fargo fine of $185 million for fraud against customers and a recent $1.2 billion settlement foralleged mortgage misdeeds. Wells Fargo manages billions in resources for DC. DC code has minimum

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standards for its financial partners and Wells Fargo fails. Reinvest DC calls upon DC to sever ties withWells Fargo and asks for a resolution from ANC 6B to that effect.

Commissioner Krepp asks for more information. Commissioner Loots thanks Ms. Chavez for speakingup on this issue. Commissioner Loots offers that Wells Fargo fails as a steward of DC lockbox funds.

Community & Commission Announcements

7:15

• Commissioner Oldenburg announces that Councilmember Charles Allen will hold a Pennsylvania AveSummit at 7pm on the 17th at the Hill Center to consider projects on Pennsylvania from Seward Squareto Barney Circle. Commissioner Samolyk asks if it will include bus stops. Commissioner Oldenburgsuggests that the discussion will be on a larger scale. Naomi Mitchell, from the Councilmember’s office,notes that there are many projects active in the corridor and that all should get together for a singlemeeting.

• Commissioner Krepp reports that she has met with DDOT regarding traffic studies in Hill East. DDOTwill come back in the month of December with solutions. She stresses that these solutions must befocused on people and not on cars.

• Commissioner Krepp reports that there will be a community meeting on RFK on Monday of nextweek.

• Commissioner Samolyk asks for the Transportation Committee to study the matter of food trucks inCapitol Hill. She reports that food truck vendors are using placeholder cars to reserve lucrative spacesand reports further that the vendors themselves do not appear to be from DC.

• Commissioner Ridge notes that Payne will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday.

• Commissioner Ridge reports that the Hill East Task Force will hold its next meeting tomorrow nightat St. Coletta at 7pm with topics to include the state of permitting for approved development atReservation 13 and the future of the DC jail.

• Commissioner Hagedorn reports that the annual Marine Corps marathon will be on Sunday, 22 October.

• Commissioner Loots reports that Hilloween will be Friday, 27 October.

• Naomi Mitchell, from Charles Allen’s office, announces that the Wharf will soon open.

Consent Agenda

7:24Commissioner Burger moves that we adopt the consent agenda. Commissioner Loots seconds. The

motion carries 8/0/0.

Presentation

Brian Baker, Interim Director of DC HSEMA, delivers a presentation on his agency and encouragesresidents to have a family disaster response plan that includes details on evacuation from home and workand that includes consideration for replication and remote retrieval of critical identity, medical, and propertydocuments. Such replication and access could feature the cloud.

Commissioners question whether this message is at odds with the message of Cybersecurity week, whichis this week. Baker notes that DCHSEMA prioritizes access over security. Commissioners note that otheragencies promote security over access. Baker responds to questions from residents and Commissioners aboutsafety of Metro stations in an emergency – both about Metro stations as shelters and the safety of the Metrosystem. Baker notes that WMATA stations are not negative airflow and stresses that residents should followrecommendations made at the time. Commissioners discuss evacuation routes with Baker and ask about

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the vitality of the DC amateur radio community – critical volunteers in a major disaster. Baker notes thatemergency communications have improved since the deadly underground Metro fire at L’Enfant Plaza.

Commissioners note that the city seems underprepared for people for people with mobility problems inan emergency. Commissioners also press Baker for steps to prevent a Las Vegas-style shooting or other masscasualty event. Baker reports that DCHSEMA is looking at a number of possible scenarios. Baker notesthat anyone can now send a text to 911 and that 911 works better when GPS in enabled. Baker respondsto a question about DC National Guard availability and says that we have enough units available.

Alcohol Beverage Control Committee

Commissioner Jayraman reports that the scheduled meeting of the ABC committee was conducted with-out the presence of a quorum and that no action could be taken.

089539Yes! Organic Market

410 8th St SE

Commissioner Oldenburg moves that we support this renewal. Commissioner Samolyk seconds. car-ries800.

076858Capitol Supreme Market

501 4th St. SE

Commissioner Loots This applicant has a good reputation in the community. I would vote that weendorse this renewal. Commissioner Samolykseconds. The motion carries 8/0/0.

089718Hanks Oyster Bar

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Commissioner Jayraman reports that rainwater flows from Hanks’ property into the basement of anadjoining neighbor and that the ANC protested the renewal of the license on the basis of this complaint.The applicant is now working to remediate this problem. Commissioner Jayraman recommended withdrawingthe protest and encouraging Hanks and neighbors to see this remediation through.

Commissioner Samolyk thinks that we lose leverage this way and notes that Hank’s also has a rat problem.Commissioner Loots observes that our existing settlement agreement should be enough leverage to address

the rat issue.Commissioner Jayraman moves that we withdraw our protest but include language noting that the

situation has not been resolved. Commissioner Oldenburg seconds. The motion carries 5/3/0.

106766Skill Zone

700 b/o 8th St SE

At last months meeting, we noted that the private club endorsement seemed appropriate based on theprojected usage. Commissioner Jayraman attended an ABRA fact finding hearing and found that the ABRAboard thought that the club license was, in fact, the more permissive license.

Commissioner Loots reports that the negotiated settlement agreement is very restrictive and preventsthe applicant from constructing a kitchen or preparing food on site, restricting consumption to a portion ofthe site, restricting service to single servings, correct waste management.

Commissioner Loots moves that the ANC support the application contingent upon receipt of a signedsettlement agreement and that the ANC agree to a stipulated license. Commissioner Oldenburg seconds.The motion carries 8/0/0.

Letter to ABRA on proposed rulemaking - technical amendment

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Commissioner Jayraman notes that ABRA summarily discards settlement agreements when either partyto a protest fails to attend an ABRA meeting.

Commissioner Oldenburg asks for clarification. If the ANC accepts an agreement but the applicant doesnot, then ABRA throws it out?

Commissioner Jayraman we need to add protest language just to protect our rights in case they throwout a settlement agreement.

Commissioner Loots My speculation is that there are situations where parties come down to the wireand this nudges parties to be responsive. But this situation is upside down.

Commissioner Jayraman moves that we send the letter to ABRA. Commissioner Hagedorn seconds. Themotion carries 8/0/0.


Commissioner Burger dispenses with the reading of the report.

Transportation Committee Report

Commissioner Oldenburg dispenses with the reading of the report.

Financial

Commissioner Jayraman notes that our account number needs to be elided in the version of our financialdocuments that appears in the meeting packet.

move that we approve the budget. The motion carries 8/0/0.Commissioner Burger moves that we execute the Hine space agreement. Commissioner Hagedorn seconds.

The motion carries 8/0/0.

ANC 6B Input on Other Concerns

A letter in support of a mural

The ANC considers a draft letter by Commissioner Grace in support for Marlene Sotos application tothe Public Art Building Communities to paint a mural at Potomac Gardens.

Marlene Soto, known as Moss, is an artist from the Dominican Republic who has been appointed towork with kids at Potomac Gardens through art. Soto wants to add a mural to bring positivity to PotomacGardens. The mural will be on the 17 building. A child was recently shot nearby and youth hang out in thearea.

Commissioner Krepp asks if the sample mural is representative of the intended mural.Soto: no.Commissioner Krepp asks if there is a proposed theme. Soto responds that the theme is embracing the

many, embracing our heros, and diversity. It should bring neighbors into Potomac Gardens and be like anart show for kids.

Commissioner Jayraman asks about the size. Soto responds that it will be 34 feet wide and 32 feet tall.Commissioner Loots asks if all necessary permissions have been obtained. Soto responds with affirmation.Naomi Mitchell adds that DCHA must approve the application and they have not yet done this.Commissioner Loots strongly supports this application.A neighbor does not understand what wall this is being proposed for.Another presenter says that it will be inside the community.Naomi suggests the applicant have direct conversations in the community.Commissioner Ridge asks, in light of the recent flap over artists’ rights in the case of resisting girl and the

Wall Street bull, whether Soto will assign rights to make future modifications to the mural to the residentsof Potomac Gardens. Soto says yes.

Commissioner Krepp : What does the mural look like. What are we voting on?Soto: The mural is abstract and spiritual. What I wanted to do is create a dimension of three circles.

Behind it are galaxies, in the middle are heros. John F. Kennedy, Malcom X, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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In the midst, Ill have a circle in the middle with stylized DNA that will emerge. On top, Ill have differentcolors.

The other presenter notes that the DC Commission on the Arts asks for three themes. Additional themesmay include music, education, local business.

Commissioner Samolyk : You have my full support.Commissioner Oldenburg : I support this. I would hope that the residents will be involved in the final

design.Commissioner Burger : I move that we send this letter to DCHA and Commission on Fine Arts Com-

missioner Loots seconds. The motion carries 8/0/0.

Appointment of Barbara Fleming

Commissioner Samolyk moves that the ANC approve the appointment of Barbara Fleming as Adminis-trative Assitant. Commissioner Hagedorn seconds. The motion carries 8/0/0.

EMCAC

There was no EMCAC meeting in October.

Hine Community Advisory Committee Report

Commissioner Hagedorndispenses with the reading of the report.

Adjournment

8:40The next meeting of the Executive Committee of ANC 6B will be at the Hill Center at 7 P.M. on 30

October to avoid Halloween.Commissioner Oldenburg moves that the ANC adjourn until the next full meeting of ANC 6B on 14 Nov

2017 at the Hill Center at 7 P.M.

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NOVEMBER MINUTES

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6B REGULARMEETING

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital921 Pennsylvania Ave SE

7:00 PM

14 November 2017

7:01 PM

Quorum

Commissioner Jayraman recognizes the presence of a quorum. Commissioner Oldenburg (6B04), Com-missioner Hagedorn (6B05), Commissioner Burger (6B06), Commissioner Samolyk (6B01), CommissionerKrepp (6B10), Commissioner Grace (6B07), Commissioner Jayraman (6B08), Commissioner Ridge (6B09)present.

Adoption of Agenda

Lola’s is removed from the ABC portion of the agenda. Commissioner Jayraman spoke with counsel forthe applicant who was unable to reach the applicant. The issue at hand is not critical – it is a summergarden designated incorrectly as a sidewalk cafe.

Commissioner Jayraman notes a redundant item regarding a DGS letter. The letter is to support anEMCAC letter to DGS requesting an opinion. Commissioner Ridge moves to remove it. CommissionerBurger moves to adopt the agenda as amended. Commissioner Hagedorn seconds. The motion carries8/0/0.

Presentation

Commissioner Hoskins arrives during the presentation.Commissioner Jayraman introduced Elissa Silverman, former resident of ANC 6B, current resident of

Ward 6, and current At-Large Councilmember in the Council of the District of Columbia.Councilmember Silverman recounts her history as a reporter and columnist for the DC City Paper for

a decade, an employee of the Washington Post, a graduate student, an employee of the DC Fiscal PolicyInstitute, a candidate for the Council, and then a winning candidate.

Silverman listed three priorities: affordable housing, jobs, and her role on the operations committee.On housing, Silverman stressed affordability for middle income residents, not just low and uppper income

residents. Silverman noted an additional focus on the city’s vacant properties and urged that ’slum lord’ notbe a viable business model.

On jobs, Silverman wondered alound if we are taking advantage of the investments we are making, noting$150M in TIF financing at the Wharf and few DC jobs created. Silverman says employers find DC residentsnot ready for work and lacking soft skills. Silverman notes with despair that the summer jobs program runsonly six weeks and, at $20M, consumes the lion’s share of funds that could be spent instead on a vibrantcommunity college or serious workforce development programs.

On the operations committee, Silverman pledges to be a person who can say ’no’ and offers that weshouldn’t do things at infinite cost.

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Commissioner Burger offers that we should create DC jobs, but perhaps not at all costs. CommissionerBurger notes that a CBE might charge $500k for a job that might be $175k at market rate.

Siverman responds that apprenticeship is the key to these workforce issues.Commissioner Krepp notes that Councilmember Silverman is present and attentive whenever Krepp

has testified before the Council. Commissioner Krepp asks when Silverman will ask for Director Bolling’sresignation.

Silverman responds that the caliber of ANC 6B Commissioners is top notch (to the embarrassment ofyour scribe) and that she is close to seeking a resignation.

7:28 PMCommissioner Ridge asks Silverman about the future of the Boys and Girls Club, about the future of

the Redskins on the Hill East Waterfront, and about vocational education.Silverman responds that she would like to see the current RFP work out for Boys and Girls, that she will

not support football, and that she is about to introduce the DC public apprenticeship bill.A neighbor notes that another neighbor, homeless, said he would rather sleep in a box than in the shelter

and wonder if his concern about the shelters is well-founded.Silverman agrees that this neighbor is not exaggerating and notes also that single men’s shelters are

evening shelters only. Silverman notes problems with delivery of mental health care and compares the plightof many to those stuck to a ’sticky floor’ that makes difficult any effort to rise.

Commissioner Hoskins speaks also to homelessness and notes that the long-term homeless in DC areshown half the compassion shown to the short-term homeless who are victims of natural catastrophe, likethose victims of recent fires in Northern California. Commissioner Hoskins notes also that many DC programshave no DC residency requirements and wind up providing a path to DC residency for people who are actuallyresidents of Maryland.

Silverman notes that the Constitution makes interstate travel possible and complicates efforts to tiecertain programs to residency. Silverman notes also that the local Council of Governments should help keepjurisdictions from exporting their homelessness to their neighbors.

7:46 PM

Community Speakout

• The property manager for 739 8th St SE complains about Sasha Bruce Youthworks, noting that aSasha Bruce client stabbed an employee in the building at 739 and that there have been numerousepisodes since.

Commissioners recapitulate the standard treatments for loitering. These include contacting MPD,contacting the BID, contacting the Commissioner for the address (Commissioner Loots in this case),keeping a log book, etc.

• S. Robert Morgan, founder of the Essential Theater in DC, announces that Essential will perform thepiece ’Holidays Around the World’ at CHAW on the 2nd of December.

• DDOT reports that the Ward 6 Kickoff for the Frederick Douglass bridge will be Tuesday, 28 November.

Community & Commission Announcements

• Commissioner Oldenburg reports that, after many years, the Penn/Potomac improvement projects hasconcluded the study phase. The ’ellipse park’ option, endorsed by the ANC, was selected. There isfunding for engineering design work. The ANC will need to push for funding for the actual construction.The environmental assessment document is available online, at anacostiawaterfront.org, and at theSoutheast library.

• Commissioner Grace reports that DPR has produced designs for the pocket parks on Potomac Avenueby Potomac Gardens.

• Commissioner Krepp reports that there is only one place in DC that administers rape kits – MedstarWashington Hospital Center. Commissioner Krepp reports also a discrepancy between campus rapesreported to the Department of Education (48 for three colleges in 2015) vs. MPD (38 reported in the

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same period to MPD 2D). Commissioner Krepp encourages all to call the police in the case of rape,not campus officials.

Commissioner Ridge notes that a constituent was raped and sent as far as Shady Grove Adventist fora rape kit.

• Commissioner Ridge notes that the DMPED disposition hearing for the Boys and Girls Club buildingwill be on Thursday at St. Coletta at 6:30 PM.

• Commissioner Samolyk reports that the Canal Park ice rink is coming back with a new operator thoughthe restaurant has failed again.

Consent Agenda

Commissioner Jayraman removes Wineandbutter, LLC from the agenda due to the lack of a signed settlementagreement.

Commissioner Oldenburg moves to take the minutes from the consent agendaCommissioner Burger moves to adopt the consent agenda. Commissioner Grace seconds. The motion

carries 9/0/0.

Alcohol Beverage Control Committee

095181Harris Teeter

1350 Potomac Ave SE

Commissioner Jayraman notes that this applicant is in Commissioner Grace SMD and that feedback todate on the case consists of one letter of support. Commissioner Jayraman is concerned that the applicantdid not appear.

Commissioner Hoskins recommends that the ANC take no position and send no letter.Commissioner Ridge notes that Harris Teeter often blocks their aisles with beer and wine.Commissioner Samolyk asks if there is a settlement agreement in place with Harris Teeter.Commissioner Hoskins recalls that there had been issues with Harris Teeter in the past, but that she has

heard nothing recently.Commissioner Jayraman notes that we could ask for a deferrment.Commissioner Grace moves to take no position. Commissioner Samolyk seconds. The motion carries

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Letter to ABRA regarding Skill Zone

Commissioner Jayraman recounts that the ANC had a signed settlement agreement and submitted itto ABRA but that ABRA took issue with ABC language about occupancy. The ANC’s other provisionswere that a kitchen not be installed, that there be no table service, and that there be limits on the types ofcontainers that beverages could be served in.

Commissioner Jayraman spoke with the applicant and with ABRA and was prepared to concede onthe types of containers. Commissioner Jayraman noted that the other two provisions were substantial anddesigned to prevent a conversion to an outright tavern. The proposed letter requests that ABRA preservethese two elements of the settlement agreement.

Commissioners have a brief discussion about these elements. Commissioner Jayraman notes that theapplicant does not object to these provisions and that they are willing to write a letter to ABRA to thateffect.

Commissioner Jayraman moves to send the letter. Commissioner Hoskins seconds. The motion carries9/0/0.

105990Wineandbutter

1023 East Capitol St SE

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Commissioner Hagedorn reports making repeated attempts to get the applicant to sign a settlementagreement and moves that the ANC ask for a postponement. Commissioner Hoskins seconds. The motioncarries 9/0/0.


HPA # 17658716, 718 L St SE

The Committee took no position pending new information. The project is a proposed 3-story additionand rooftop addition with a conversion to a theater.

The applicant notes that the architect is not present.Commissioner Oldenburg asks if any responses have been received from neighbors. The applicant reports

none to date and notes the copies of the certified mail included in the packet.8:28 PMCommissioner Oldenburg wishes to see the roof addition pushed back so that it is not visible, noting that

it is visible as designed and overwhelms the historic building. Commissioner Oldenburg asks that a differentbrick be used to provide a visual cue that the addition is not part of the original structure. CommissionerOldenburg wishes for this case to come back to the ANC should HPRB approve these changes.

Commissioner Krepp wonders if it is appropriate for the ANC to push costs (for requested changes) onto the applicant on-the-spot at the full ANC meeting. Commissioner Oldenburg notes that HPRB is likelyto ask for the same changes anyway.

The applicant says their design calls for 10 feet of setback. Commissioner Oldenburg says that OP isasking for more. A discussion of setback follows.

Commissioner Oldenburg says that she would like the ANC to see this case again before it goes on to theOP/HP consent calendar.

Commissioner Burger wonders about the windows in the mechanical penthouse.There is a discussion between Commissioners, the applicant, and the audience about the proposed use

(a comedy improv theater / training theater / restaurant ), loading, and indoor trash.Commissioner Oldenburg moves that the ANC support the application with the following stipulations:

• The roof addition be set back so that it is not visible from directly across the street.

• The brick on the addition be differentiated from the brick of the original structure.

• The applicant create an indoor trash storage room

• The ANC reserves the right to review revised plans before HPRB grants assent.

Commissioner Burger seconds and proposes a friendly amendment asking the applicant to reconsider theplacement or existence of pointless windows in the mechanical penthouse. The motion carries 9/0/0.

8:44 PM

Boys and Girls Club Redevelopment Proposal

Commissioner Burger notes that Commissioner Ridge had a HETF meeting to get these proposals on therecord and that P&Z heard them again to get informed neighbor input and to consider the matter further.

Commissioner Burger asks the applicants for new information.Commissioners have a discussion of the proposed unit prices with the applicants and audience.The ANC learns that the applicants each plan to preserve the ’Wall of Fame’. Morningstar proposes to

make a number of additional units, beyond those described at P&Z, affordable.Each applicant describes their vision for the community space portion of the proposal. New Century

names parters willing to work on operating the space. Morningstar offers to fund a community cafe in thespace (up to $150k) and make it available rent-free in perpetuity.

Denise Daniel, a neighbor, articulates a desire for a cooperative preschool in the community space.The Committee recommended that the ANC find the Century Associates plan (senior co-housing) more

consistent with the Master Plan.

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Commissioner Burger moves to amend the recommentation to acknowldege the addition of extra afford-able units by Morningstar. The motion carries 9/0/0.

The motion itself comes from committee without a second needed. The motion carries 6/0/3.9:53 PM

Transportation Committee Report

Commissioner Oldenburg dispenses with the reading of the report.Commissioner Oldenburg leaves.

Financial

Commissioner Jayraman moves to approve the financials. Commissioner Ridge seconds. The motioncarries 8/0/0.

Hill East Task Force

The Task Force recommended that the ANC send a letter to relevant agencies expressing the view thatANC 6B was an ’Affected ANC’ for certain purposes in some areas formerly a part of ANC 6B and toencourage ANC 7F to fill the vacant seat representing the DC Jail and DC General.

The Task Force recommended also that the ANC write a letter to OP3 to express outrage that theirhandling of the Jail solicitation (described recently as a ’website error’) has sown confusion in the communityand that ANC send a letter to the Council expressing concerns about the requirements for communityengagement through the OP3 process.

Commissioner Ridge moved these recommendations of the Task Force. The motion carries 8/0/0.

EMCAC

Commissioner Hoskins reports that she and Commissioner Jayraman attended the most recent EMCACmeeting and that there was a significant discussion on rental rates. Commissioners have a discussion aboutthe role of an individual Commissioner when representing the entire ANC before an external body likeEMCAC but arrive at no new position.

Adjournment

Commissioner Hagedorn moves that the ANC adjourn until the next full meeting of ANC 6B on 12 Dec2017 at the Hill Center at 7 P.M.

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Alcohol Beverage Control Committee Meeting Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital Frager’s Conference Room, 3rd Floor

December 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

REPORT ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Jayaraman (Chair); Loots; Oldenburg; Hagedorn Resident Members: Raman Santra; Katherine Szafran; 1. Approval of the Agenda (1 min)

2. Outstanding Cases (30 min)

ABRA-105990, Wineandbutter, LLC, P & C Market, 1023 East Capitol St. SE, Approval of a signed SA for a Class B Retail Grocery License [05]

o Since last meeting is considering a sidewalk café.

o Santra Statement: Currently has Class B Retail Grocery license. DDOT has to issue public space permit for a sidewalk café, similar to Radici;

o Applicant will need to apply for a secondary license (perhaps Class D Tavern license)

o Chair explained the process and that support will have to take into consideration comments from neighbors.

Motion: Withdraw ANC 6B’s vote of No Position and vote to support renewal of the Class B Retail Grocery License with a signed SA and place on consent agenda; (Hagedorn; Loot 2nd). Pass 6-0

ABRA-086141, Lola’s LLC d/b/a Lola’s Barracks Bar and Grill, 711 8th St., SE, Approval of Amended SA with regards to total seating & occupancy and addition of a Summer Garden

o Loots: 2011 there was a substantial renovation and expanded capacity to operate on all three floors. The occupancy and load on the SA did not match in terms of seating capacity which was not reflected in the SA.

o Have applied formally for a Summer Garden for the space on both the entry level and 2nd floor.

o Also trying to bring SA to conform to CofO and the DDOT sidewalk café allowable limit as a maximum.

Motion: Move to support revised SA and place on consent agenda (Santra; Oldenburg 2nd). Pass 5-0-1

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ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6B

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING

December 5, 2017

REPORT

Commissioners present: Oldenburg (chairing), Jayaraman

Resident members (RM) present: Danks, Jarboe, Ryan, and Thomas

1. BZA #19673, 407 ½ 4th Street SE, Special exception to construct a two-story rear addition

to an existing one-family dwelling; Hearing Date: 01/24/2018 [03]

Pursuant to 11 DCMR Subtitle X, Chapter 9, for a special exception under Subtitle E §

5201 from the lot occupancy requirements of Subtitle E § 304.1 and the rear addition

requirements of Subtitle E § 205.4, to construct a two-story rear addition to an existing

one-family dwelling in the RF-3 Zone at premises 407.5 4th Street S.E. (Square 793, Lot

12).

No one appeared to present this application. It will be placed on the agenda of the 12/12 Full

ANC meeting.

2. HPA #18-069, 508 7th St, SE., concept/two-story rear addition; [03]

Mike Fowler, architect, presented the application. Plans are to remove a one-story rear addition

and replace it with a two-story addition. The new addition will be clad in hardie plank siding

sized to match the existing wood siding on the residence. The south elevation shows changes in

the windows of the portion of the building that faces a side yard. New east elevation includes a

double door on the ground level with a single window on the second floor.

The property does not have alley access but the addition will be in view across a large open

parking lot from the alley running through the Square and there is a de minimis view of the

addition from E Street SE.

Commissioner Oldenburg moved, with a second by RM Jarboe, that the Committee recommend

the Commission support the application and place it on the consent agenda. The Committee

voted 5-0 in favor of the motion.

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3. BZA #19655, 508 7th St., SE, Special exceptions under the non-conforming structure

requirements; Hearing Date: 12/20/2017; [03]

Mike Fowler, architect, presented the application. This property is within the MU-4 zone and

zoning relief is sought from lot occupancy (304.1) and rear yard requirements (306.1) (Subtitle E

§5201). In addition, the existing structure is non-conforming. Lot coverage is actually

decreasing slightly from 70.7 % to 70.0% (maximum allowed: 60%). Rear yard is increasing

from 8.6 feet to 9.2 feet (15.0 feet is the minimum).

The Committee has letters of support from adjacent owners at 506 and 510 7th Street SE. Efforts

to reach the owner of the apartment building across the alley in the rear were not successful.

Commissioner Oldenburg moved, with a second by RM Danks, that the Committee recommend



4. HPA #18-066, 1314 Independence Avenue, SE, concept/two-story rear addition; [08]

Stephen Lawlor, architect, presented the application. The existing property has a second floor

rear addition over an open space below. The project involves removing this structure and

replacing it with a two-story rear addition along with demolition of interior walls in rear areas of

the remaining basement, first and second floors. The new addition will extend in the rear aligned

with 1312 Independence Avenue and 4 feet, 3 inches beyond 1316 Independence Avenue. Plans

are to clad the new exterior walls with brick to match the existing structure.

Letters of support are available from adjacent property owners at 1312 and 1316 Independence

Avenue. The addition will be in view of the rear alley but not from Massachusetts Avenue.

RM Thomas moved, with a second by RM Ryan, that the Committee recommend the

Commission support the application and place it on the consent agenda. The Committee voted 5-

0 in favor of the motion.

5. BZA #19661, 506 2nd Street SE., Special Exception to construct a two-story rear covered

porch on to an existing two-family flat; Hearing Date: 01/17/2018 [01]

Mike Fowler, architect, presented the application. He noted that there will be no historic

preservation application as HPO has indicated they will do a staff signoff. Zoning relief on lot

occupancy is sought. Lot coverage will change from 60.9% to 64.9% (maximum allowed: 60%).

Plans are to remove the existing two-story covered porch in the rear and replace it with a two-

story covered porch of similar design that extends an additional 4 feet to the rear. This will

result in a porch that no longer aligns with covered porches of the adjacent properties at 504 and

508 2nd Street SE. Letter of support are available from both of these owners, as well as 215 E

Street SE.

The addition will not be in view of a public street. Commissioner Oldenburg moved, with a

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second by RM Thomas that the Committee recommend the Commission support the application

and place it on the consent agenda. The Committee voted 6-0 in favor of the motion.1

6. BZA #19658, 733 Kentucky Ave SE, construct a rear addition to existing one-family

dwelling; Hearing Date: 1/10/2017 [09]

Will Teass, architect, presented the application on behalf of Dovecot Development LLC. Once

renovated the property will remain a single family dwelling. Plans are to add a 25 foot rear two

story and cellar addition with wooden deck off the first floor and a new accessory structure

(parking and work shop) set at the rear of the lot.

Zoning relief (special exception) is sought because the rear addition extends more than 10 feet

beyond the rears of adjacent properties: 731 and 735 Kentucky Avenue. (Subtitle E §205.4)

Letter of support from these neighbors are available on the BZA website.

Commissioner Jayaraman moved, with a second by RM Thomas that the Committee recommend



7. Letter to DCRA regarding proposed guidance on “habitable space”

The Committee discussed a draft letter proposed by Commissioner Burger (attached). Architects

Mike Fowler and Will Teass participated in the discussion.

In essence, DCRA is imposing convoluted rules on residential property renovations to,

apparently, prevent the addition of illegal second dwellings in single family dwellings. Most of

the residential properties within ANC 6B lie within RF zones that permit, by right, 2 dwellings

on a lot. Points raised during the lengthy discussion:

• Architects present indicate major frustrations with DCRA imposing its proposed

regulations, administratively. Plans for some renovations are having to modify existing

conditions not involved in the renovation to get through the permitting process.

• Should DCRA be deciding these matters at the permitting stage without involving ANC

Commissions that routinely evaluate renovation plans? (Jayaraman)

• DCRA staff decisions cannot be appealed without going through a zoning variance

process.

• Why is DCRA already applying the proposed regulations without first take the matter

through the normal regulatory promulgation process? Leads to over interpretation by

permit reviewers.

• The proposed regulations appear to be an overly excessive bureaucratic reaction to an

unknown problem.

• Is DCRA reacting to Airbnb complaints? DC Council is currently considering Airbnb

legislation. Is what DCRA is doing in sync with that effort?

• This is punitive for those trying to do the right thing by going through permitting; even

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those who have no interest in creating a rental space in their home. It will not stop those

who create such spaces without bothering with permitting.

• Should ANC6B just tell DCRA to go back to the drawing board and start over?

• Reactions to the draft letter: While DCRA goes too far, elimination of all design

elements as stated in the letter also goes too far (Jarboe). The letter is not aggressive

enough (Jayaraman). The enforcement alternatives will not be effective as long as DCRA

can’t manage regular enforcement (Oldenburg)

Commissioner Oldenburg moved, seconded by RM Jarboe, that the Committee take no position.

The Committee voted 6-0 in favor of the motion.

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Report of the ANC6B Transportation Committee Meeting

December 6, 2017

Commissioners present: Dan Ridge and Kirsten Oldenburg, chairing

Resident Members present: Floyd Brown (6B01), Laura Jeffords (6B03), Kelly Waud

(6B07), Corey Holman (6B06), Carol Grissom (6B08), and Mike Enrico (6B10)

These two items were removed from the draft agenda: Discussion with Suzette E. Robinson,

DDOT’s Chief Operations Officer and Repaving of 8th Street SE (north of the 300 block)

DC Street Light Task Force

Delores Bushong and Sharon Turner of the DC Street Light Task Force made a presentation on

LED luminaires used in DC street light fixtures. The task force is made up of volunteers across

the city who are asking ANCs to vote on resolutions that are in favor of 2700 Kelvin and reject

4000 Kelvin LED systems. Ms Bushong said that the DC Office of Public and Private

Partnerships (OP3) is planning on issuing an RFP in early 2018 seeking vendors for LED

systems for citywide use. The main arguments against 4000 Kelvin are health related: that its

blue wave lengths may “suppress the hormone melatonin, which regulates circadian sleep

cycles.”

Task force members have met with many city officials including the former and current Director

of DDOT (Dormsjo and Marootian) and Councilmember Cheh, who chairs the Council’s

Transportation and the Environment Committee. While the group has generated interest among

officials, they do not appear have gotten any commitments. Several ANCs and civic associations

have passed resolutions in favor of 2700 Kelvin throughout or split between residential streets

(2700 Kelvin) and commercial/main streets (4000 Kelvin).

Committee members had a robust discussion with Ms Bushong and Turner. Commissioner Ridge

and RM Holmen raised a number of technical issues. The Committee left open whether or not it

would support the Task Force point of view. In the meantime, the Committee asked

Commissioner Ridge to talk with his contacts at OP3 to obtain more information about the

upcoming RFP so that we know more about why this RFP is being handled through OP3 rather

than DDOT.

Ideas for 2018 Agendas

• Follow up with DDOT on the request for a PA Ave bike lane study

• Assess dockless bike share system being tested in DC

• Safety issues of pedestrian safety with increasing dwelling buildings in alleys

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Committee Updates

• Traffic Calming Request for 11th and D Streets SE: DDOT has told Commissioner

Oldenburg that this study is not being done within the traffic calming group at DDOT but

rather by the signal evaluation team. We should expect a warrant analysis on whether to

add a traffic signal at the intersection but timing is not known.

• Reminder about the upcoming SE Boulevard & Barney Circle December 11 Meeting

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Treasurers Report 12/12/17 – December 2017 *National Capital Bank Balance (11/30/17) $ 54,807.84 *Total Expenditures FY18 to date $ 928.50 *Total Income FY18 to date $ 4.64 *Outstanding Obligations

• None

Running 12-month Transactions

Current Transactions

Date sortable

Ref/Check No

sortable

Description Debit

sortable

Credit sortable

Balance

11/30/2017 INTEREST PAID

$2.27 $54,807.84

11/22/2017 4783 CHECK # 4783 Hill Center – Supplemental room charges

-$299.50 $54,805.57

11/20/2017 4784 CHECK # 4784 – Administrative support

-$529.00 $55,105.07


$2.37 $55,634.07

10/06/2017 4782 CHECK # 4782 – EMCAC 2017 DUES

-$100.00 $55,631.70


$2.08 $55,731.70

09/28/2017

DC-D.C. GOVERNME SOARACH TRACE#-091000012885729 ST*820* 0001/BPR*C*5692.01*C* ACH*CTX***** 3536001131**01*054000056*DA* 10 032999* 20170927/ENT*1/RMR*IV*001232478 DEANC6B4 DX0 DEANC 6B4**5692.01/SE*5* 0001/GE*1*1/IEA*1* 000000001/

$5,692.01 $55,729.62

09/08/2017 4781 CHECK # 4781 - HILL CENTER (ROOMS) -$323.13 $50,037.61

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08/31/2017

INTEREST PAID $2.07 $50,360.74

08/04/2017 4780 CHECK # - ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 4780

-$690.00 $50,358.67

08/01/2017


07/31/2017

DC-D.C. GOVERNME SOARACH TRACE#-091000015204175 ST*820*0001/BPR*C*5692.01*C*ACH*CTX***** 3536001131**01*054000056*DA*10 032999* 20170728/ENT*1/RMR*IV*001226379 DEANC6B2 DX0 DEANC 6B2**5692.01/SE*5*0001/GE*1*1/IEA*1*000000001/

$5,692.01 $51,046.66

07/03/2017 4779 CHECK # 4779- FAGON GUIDE -$310.50 $45,354.65

06/30/2017


06/19/2017

DC-D.C. GOVERNME SOARACH TRACE#-091000010813394 ST*820*0001/BPR*C*5692.01*C*ACH*CTX***** 3536001131**01*054000056*DA*10 032999* 20170616/ENT*1/RMR*IV*001222347 DEANC36B DX0 DEANC 36B**5692.01/SE*5*0001/GE*1*1/IEA*1*000000001/

$5,692.01 $45,663.47

06/01/2017


05/11/2017 4778 CHECK # 4778- DC ACCESS -$270.00 $39,969.76

05/01/2017


03/31/2017


03/03/2017 4775 CHECK # 4775 -$25.00 $40,236.40

03/01/2017


02/22/2017 4777 CHECK # 4777 -$34.26 $40,259.84

02/17/2017 4776 CHECK # 4776 -$660.00 $40,294.10

02/01/2017


12/31/2016


12/07/2016

DC-D.C. GOVERNME SOARACH TRACE#-091000011622723 ST*820*0001/BPR*C*5692.01*C*ACH*CTX***** 3536001131**01*054000056*DA*10 032999* 20161206/ENT*1/RMR*IV*001205576

$5,692.01 $40,950.66

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DE17ANC6 DX0 DE17A NC6**5692.01/SE*5*0001/GE*1*1/IEA*1*000000001/

12/01/2016


Hine Community Advisory Committee December 8, 2017 Page 1 of 1

Hine Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

Meeting #49 Agenda Meeting Date: Friday, December 8, 2017

Meeting Location: Stanton Development Corp. Offices

Recent and Upcoming Activities

1. Schedule: Discuss schedule of activities.

a. 4 Week look-ahead schedule: punchlist work, demobilizing

b. Construction

i. Saturday workday procedures – review attached log of lost workdays.

c. Projected Project Milestones (subject to adjustment):

i. Excavation Complete – March 2016 CLOSED

ii. Building Structure to Grade – July 2016 CLOSED

iii. Structure Above Grade Complete – October 2016 CLOSED

iv. Façade Installation – November 2017 CLOSED

v. Unit Deliveries and Retail/Office Openings – Ongoing. 8th Street

residential scheduled move-ins begin end of December and weekends are

not allowed. Retail space is 75-80% leased but retailers have not been

announced to date. Three parking spaces have been reserved for Curb

Zone pickup/drop off. Three parking spaces have also been designated for

members of the fire station on 8th Street.

2. Disruption of Utility Services (Article 13) – CLOSED

3. Construction Staging Area/Alley Coordination

a. Alley repaving – CLOSED

b. Sidewalk construction – 8th and C corner done 12/15

c. Roadbed repaving – 8th Street 12/13 through 12/15

4. Construction Parking – in 700 Penn garage, validating

5. Rodent Control – “Vector control” measures intensified

6. Dust Control (Article 14) – Clark Dust Control plan posted on project website

7. Site Cleanliness (Article 18) – CAC to discuss site cleanliness at each CAC meeting and

provide feedback to SEB/Clark

8. Construction Work Hours and Noise (Article 19) – DC Code Construction Hours are

7AM to 7PM. CMA requires that Saturday hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

9. Loading Management Plan (Exhibit B to MOA) – Signage on order

10. Post-construction survey notification delivered last week, all affirmative requests for

interior inspections thus far have been completed. Residents should contact Schnabel by

December 13th if they want their property inspected.

11. CAC discussed the street lights and will refer to the DC Street Light Task Force.

Management Contacts

1. North Residential – Kay Wright, [email protected], 202.820.1664

2. South Residential – Sunny Shih, [email protected], 202.871.3991

3. Office and Retail – Shannon Neiman, [email protected], 202.810.8886

Note: This is the last CAC meeting.




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