support contingent on ap-
proval of the neighbors.
• Seven text amendments
– ZC #08-06-1, -2, -3, -4,
-16, 16A, and -20 – were
adopted in two votes with
no discussion. Information
is on the Zoning Commis- Your first step to preservation
sion’s website concerning
Comprehensive Zoning
20 years of experience in our Nation’s Capitol
Regulations Rewrite.
The Alcohol Beverage
Committee recommended, and
the full commission approved,
support for a new liquor license
for Lola’s (ABRA-079676), 711
• Re-pointing with historical method mortar
Eighth St. SE. One neighbor
asked about noise relating to a
• Strip painting (remove paint)
possible outdoor cafe and was
told that a public space permit
• Rebuilding arches and historical architecture
would come before the ANC as
a separate matter. • Restoration cleaning on historical brick and stone
In the absence of a rep-
resentative from the Historic
Preservation Office, the ANC
• Stone Masonry
tabled a resolution concerning a
“Preserve America Community”
designation.
ANC 6B meets on the second Tues-
day of the month at 7 p.m. at 921
Pennsylvania Ave. SE (the Old
Naval Hospital). The next meeting
202-544-9300
is Oct. 14. ★
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ANC6C
THOM BURNS
Primal Fitness 605 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Asserts Right 202.543.5616
to Shirtless
Exercise 206 Kentucky Ave. SE One Derby Lane, SE
Air Rights and $579,000 $569,500
Spice - Sparkle - Sited (Located in Alley Behind
Traffic Study Steps to Lincoln Park &
Metro. Renovated 3
303-313 12 St. SE)
Uniquely Designed &
Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Handsomely Renovated
by Hans Manzke Separate Dining Room, Carriage House,
Enchanting Patio, Fireplace 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths,
Due to the efforts of Com- & Central Air. Sparkling New Kitchen with
Soapstone Countertops, Approximately 1,500 sq.ft.,
missioner Charles Docter, Beautiful Walnut Floors, Fireplace, Central Air, Parking.
ANC 6C held its September
monthly meeting at the News-
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capitolstreets ANC reports
eum, a sparkling new building at 555 Pennsylvania an attempt to “reconnect the fabric of Pierre as children attending the nearby Peabody School
Ave. NW, which bills itself as the “World’s Most L’Enfant’s urban plan.” In response to que- are directly affected by vehicular traffic and the
Interactive Museum.” The commission met in a ries from ANC commissioners, team members currently very brief pedestrian crossing times
spacious eighth floor conference room which af- noted Anthony Noble as the primary point of around the area.
forded views of the National Mall, the Capi- contact for the project. Noble can be reached at Phelps and Velasco noted repeated commu-
tol Building and other area landmarks. ANC 202-470-4900. nications difficulties in dealings with DDOT.
6C Chair Karen Wirt and the audience both Taking this into account, the ANC voted to au-
thanked Docter for his efforts in securing space thor and submit a protest letter to DDOT with a
Gateway Markets and Residences
within the exciting new structure. signature petition to follow.
Commissioner Anne Phelps presented up-
dates on the controversial Gateway Markets and
Debate Continues over Future of Primal Fitness Residences project, located at Fourth Street and Licensing News: Wagamama
Primal Fitness proprietor Mark Toorock Florida Avenue NW. The PUD calls for a 10-story Representatives from Wagamama, an interna-
again appeared before the ANC at the Septem- mixed-use development,which differs from the area’s tional chain of “modern noodle bars” with loca-
ber meeting in order to address building damage current “manufacturing” zoning designation. Plans tions in Europe, Australia, and Boston, presented
at his 219 M St. NE location. Toorock noted for residential, office and retail space are in the plans to expand to the District. Hours of opera-
that he recently created a dedicated weightlift- works. Phelps managed to secure party status for tion will likely be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days
ing room in the building’s rear in order to ac- ANC 6C after extensive negotiations; the ANC a week, with the future location featuring roughly
commodate neighbors concerned with the vibra- was left out of planning discussions despite the 140 seats. The ANC unanimously supported a
tions caused by patrons dropping heavy weights. fact that the Gateway project directly abuts 6C. stipulated license for the establishment’s planned
The area features additional padding and an Commissioners voted to extend Phelps’ site at 418 Seventh St. NW.
Olympic weightlifting platform. Toorock not- authority as 6C representative to the project. Other presentations included a voluntary
ed that weights over 95 pounds must be lifted She promised to report back to the ANC at large agreement between the ANC and Top Shelf, a
in the new area in accordance with Primal and community members as soon as updates self-described bar and lounge, to include tavern
Fitness policy. were available. operations, as well as a note concerning Layla
Commissioners Keith Silver, Mark Dixon Lounge’s protest hearing due to concerns over
and Lena Brown noted their concern over issues lack of communication with ownership.
ranging from parking conflicts with neighbors to Other PZ&E News
proper licensing and business procedure. Silver Commissioner Ryan Velasco presented a new
stated that residents in his single member district city-wide proposed height regulation, which gov- Community Announcements:
were concerned with Primal Fitness patrons exer- erns the measurement of structure height as well New Ward 6 Planner
cising within the facility without shirts on, noting as setback from area streets. He requested that the Melissa Bird has replaced Jeff Davis as the
that “teenage girls are walking by and can see in.” record be kept open on the topicuntil the October new Ward 6 Planner within the DC Office of
Toorock said that some patrons do indeed exer- ANC meeting, which passed unanimously. Planning. She encouraged citizens to contact her
cise with their shirts off but noted that his clients Velasco also noted that a proposed city-wide with any issues at melissa.bird@dc.gov.
retain that right as does any District citizen, in- firearms sale regulation has a Sept. 29 hearing date Bill McCloud, representing the Mount Ver-
side a gym or not. before the DC Zoning Commission. The meet-
non Triangle Business Improvement District,
Those desirous of more information regarding ing will be held at the Office of Zoning at 441
noted that the new urban-style Safeway at Fifth
Primal Fitness’ once-a-week kid’s classes (which Fourth St. NW, Suite 220-S, at 6:30 p.m. Fur-
and L streets NW hosted a grand opening cer-
take place from 3-4 p.m.) or its involvement ther information can be found within the Office
emony on Sept. 12. Mayor Fenty was present for
6C
with local firefighters and area troops stationed of Zoning’s press release: http://app.dcoz.dc.gov/
the occasion.
in Iraq, can find it through the gym’s website www. content/schedule/ViewFile.aspx?fileId=218&file
Rick Bauman presented the DC Bike Event
primal-fitness.com. Additionally, Toorock lists Name=PHN08-20_09-29-08.pdf.
scheduled for Sept. 27. Modeled after rides in
his mobile phone number there prominently and Proposals for a new gasoline station at 1400
New York City, Chicago, Portland and Montre-
welcomes interested parties to contact him with Maryland Ave. NE and a request to convert sin-
al, the ride had been embroiled in negotiations
any inquiries. gle-family homes at 1238 New Jersey Ave. NW
with the Mayor’s Task Force and came before
and 1242 New Jersey Ave. NW were both delayed
until the Oct. 8 ANC meeting. ANC 6C at a late date. This prompted Doct-
Air Rights over I-395 er to put forth a motion to take no position
Representatives from Louis Dreyfus Prop- on the event due to a failure to provide infor-
erty Group LLC, attended the September ANC Transportation News – mation to commissioners. Bauman admitted to
meeting to present development plans for the Traffic Study for Stanton Park not knowing the public process regarding events
area directly above Interstate 395, where the in- Transportation Committee Chair Phelps pre- in DC and agreed to an open and frank line
terstate runs between Second and Third streets sented updates on a traffic study conducted by the of discussion going forward. The ANC supported
NW. Members of the project’s development team District Department of Transportation around the event.
presented the company’s proposal to construct Stanton Park. ANC commissioners and area resi-
three buildings in the up to 2 million square feet dents alike are very concerned about pedestrian ANC 6C regularly meets the second Wednesday of the
of space up for grabs should the development safety around the park as motorists commute to month, but due to Yom Kippur, the ANC will meet
receive all necessary approvals. The proposed and from work. One concerned citizen collected Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Foundation located
development would include around 150 housing over 130 signatures supporting traffic calming at 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Call 202-547-7168
units (a percentage of which will be designated measures. The ANC and citizens both expressed or visit www.anc6c.org for more information and
as affordable housing), as well as office space, in a desire to pursue traffic calming procedures, meeting agenda. ★
50 ★ HillRag | October 2008
St. Peter’s Annual
Christmas Bazaar
is Back!!
Have lunch and do your holiday shopping with us
When: Saturday 11/22/08 • 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 11/23/08 • 10 am – 1 pm
Where: St. Peter’s Parish Hall
2nd & C Streets, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Shop a wide variety of items including clothing for the
whole family, children’s items, books, videos, DVDs, CDs,
house wares, furniture, jewelry, holiday gifts, baked goods
and much more.
Donations will be accepted at
St. Peter’s Parish Hall
Sunday 11/16/08 from 2-5 pm and
evenings Monday 11/17/08 – Thursday 11/20/08
from 6-8 pm
For further information call Lynn Boyle 202.543.3230
NOTICE
Blackman/Jones Class Action Litigation
YOU OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR
A FREE NEW COMPUTER OR OTHER AWARD IF:
• You or your family member requested or received special education
services at a District of Columbia public school, including DCPS
schools or charter schools, or attended a private school paid for by the
District of Columbia between January 1, 1995 and March 1, 2008.
AND
• You or your family member experienced delays receiving special
education services because
(1) you or your family member did not receive a timely due process hearing
OR decision;
OR
(2) the school failed to fully and timely implement a due process hearing or
settlement agreement.
If the statements above apply to you or a family member, you or that family
member may be a Blackman/Jones Class Member. To determine eligibility
or for further information, call the Blackman/Jones Compensatory Education
Award Call Center at 202.347.7616, or visit www.turningthepage.org/?p=2.
Individuals who became class members before March 1, 2008 must act by
February 19, 2009 or they will waive their right to a Blackman/Jones
Compensatory Education Award.
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