ANC 2D
Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2012
Our Lady Queen of the
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM.
2. A quorum was established: Present 2
Commissioners and 33 Residents/Guests.
3. Agenda was approved as published and
amended.
4. The Minutes of the January 23, 2012, Meeting
were approved as published and distributed.
5. Administrative/Financial Matters
5.1 Treasurer’s Report...Treasurer Lamar reported
a current bank balance of $3,369.75. The
routine audit of the ANC’s fiscal records continues as the Auditors contact the
various not-for-profit community organizations who have received funding
grants.
6. DC Govt. Reports
6.1 MPD (PSA 208)...(Acting
Lieutenant John McDonald)... Lieutenant McDonald provided an overview of
robberies being experienced throughout the City highlighting two robberies
which recently occurred in our neighborhood.
Lieutenant McDonald urged all residents to call 911 when confronted with
any situation which appears out of the ordinary. The DC Police Department has installed a
crime mapping program which provides information on crimes throughout the
City. You can access it at CRIMEMAP@DC.GOV.
Should you have further questions or concerns to be brought to the
attention of MPD, you can contact Lieutenant McDonald at JohnC.McDonald@DC.Gov.
6.2 Mayor’s Office (James
Bulger)...James provided an update on
the use of DC’s Unified Communications system by calling 311. This number should be used for all calls
seeking: 1) general inquiries; 2) agency referrals; 3) agency program
information; 4) service requests; or 5) service provider agency
engagements. Thus far in 2012 over
594,000 calls have been received.
Residents in Ward 2 make more service requests than do other Ward. The Mayor’s Office, in cooperation with
Councilmen Evan’s staff, continues to investigate the temporary buildings which
have been constructed on the Islamic Center parking lot. You can reach James at James.Bulger@dc.com
6.3 Council Member’s Office (Sarina
Loy)...Nothing to report at this time.
Contact Sarina at sloy@dccouncil.us
7. Neighborhood Groups
7.1 SKHA...Kindy
French...appreciation was expressed to Kindy for her
work in preparing the updated “
7.2 SKNC...Chris Chapin....Reminder “The Combined
Annual Meeting of Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood
Organizations” will be held at 6:00PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Woodrow
Wilson House, 2340 S Street. If you did
not receive the packet mailed
to residents, please contact Kindy French to
receive one. kindyf@verizon.net
7.3 Friends of Mitchell Park...Pierre
Wagner...Friends of Mitchell Park will host a “Dig In” Day on April 29at 3:00PM . Bring your
shovels and join your neighbors in planting herbs in the park followed by a
cook-out.
7.4 Call Boxes...Phil Baker...No Report
7.5 Language ETC...Phil Baker...No Report
7.7 Views from S-K...
7.8 Spanish Steps...David Bender....On May 3rd,
the Second Annual Jazz on the Spanish Steps will be hosted by Jim Bell. With regret the Board of Directors was
notified that due to illness Vice-President Jean Tippett,
long time supporter and spokesperson for the STEPS, has resigned from her
position.
8. Old Business:
8.1 China Embassy Task Force...Chris Reutershan/Ron Finiw...The
following schedule was outlined: Within 60 to 90 days Clark Construction will
being the “Early Start Program” which includes removal of hazardous materials,
rodent extraction, and other site preparation tasks. Within the next 30 to 60 days, the Facade
Protection Structure will be erected around the front and
8.2 Bastille Day 2012 Event (July 14,
2012)...Thomas Chaurin and Clement Lebel...Every year on July 14th, Alliance Francaise celebrates “Bastille Day,” the French National
Day. Last year’s Bastille Day event was
an unprecedented success. In 2012, the
8.3 Transportation Study...Eric
Lamar....Commissioner Lamar reported that on January 30th a meeting
was held with DDOT staff to exchange information regarding the implementation
of the Sheridan- Kalorama Transportation Management
Plan, stressing pedestrian safety in four priority locations: Priority One–1)
Belmont Rd./Tracy Pl; Belmont Road/Massachusetts Ave; and Wyoming Ave/Tracy Pl/
Kalorama. Priority Two–2200 Blk of
9. New Business:
9.1 Global Diplomatic Community Pledge Embracing
a Greener, Healthier, More Sustainable City.....On Tuesday, January 31, 2012,
ambassadors representing over 40 countries joined Mayor Gray and other officials
to sign an international community pledge to pursue and promote sustainable
practices in 8 areas: 1) energy and buildings, 2) transportation, 3) water
conservation, 4) waste reduction, 5) eco-
purchasing, 6) jobs and community, 7) training, and 8) reporting and
action. While the pledge is an step in the right direction, a review of the signatories,
shows that those embassies having vacant or neglected properties in the S-K
community do not appear.
9.2 1618 22nd Street, Variance
Application....Stephen Muse and Warren Short...Following a presentation of the
proposal, a motion was made by Commissioner Lamar and was seconded, “that ANC
2D fully supports the proposal to build a rear deck as documented in BZA
Application No. 18343". Approved See
Exhibit B for complete text.
9.4 DC Superior Court’s Community Courts...at the
April Meeting, Judge
Judith Retchin will make a presentation outlining the
D.C. Superior Court’s new community courts program. This program is configured
around the Police Districts. Part of the
mission of community courts is to reach out and become engaged with the
communities they serve. Come to the
meeting and learn how this will impact the S-K community.
10. Open Comments:
–Councilmember Evans has requested that HPO
schedule another hearing on the
–A resident raised concern over maintaining green
space in Sheridan-Kalorama as
11. Next Meeting–March 19, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
–On
Saturday, March 17, 2012, the Sun Trust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon &
CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon will be held. This means that while the runners are passing
through various sections of the City there will be street closures. If you have any questions about the event or
need to request alternative directions, you can contact the site hosts at www.competitor.com/community.
–Those
residents who have previously voted at St. Margaret’s Church on Ct. Ave., will be voting in the April 3rd Primary Election,
at the
–Dresden
Condominium,
12. Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
David
R. Bender, Secretary
Commissioners:
ANC2D01...David R. Bender, PhD
Davidanc2d01@aol.com
ANC2D02...Eric S. Lamar
Ericslamar@gmail.com
Advisory
Neighborhood Commission 2D meets the third Monday of the month unless otherwise
announced. There is an open forum at
each meeting for discussion of relevant issues not on the regular agenda. For additional information
go to the ANC website at ANC2D.ORG.
EXHIBIT
A:
ANC
2D RESOLUTION 2012-01
Submission
for Zoning Variance Relief
WHEREAS
the owners of the property at
WHEREAS
this property is located within the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District, and
WHEREAS
the owners’ architect, Mangan Group Architects, have
prepared the necessary documentation and sketches, and
WHEREAS
the information provided meets the variance test as required for a variance
under Section 3130.2, and
WHEREAS
in a review of the documents, the ANC finds no concerns or issues which
warranted further study or examination, with the exception of the concern
expressed in regards to preserving the current third story circular windows,
and
WHEREAS
the immediate neighbors have reviewed the plans and have no objection to the
proposal, including quality of life issues, determining that there will be no
adverse impact by this proposed addition and renovation, and
Be
it therefore resolved that ANC 2D fully supports the proposal as presented on February 27, 2012, and
Be
it further resolved that the Chair or his designee be authorized to represent
the Commission on this matter.
Attested
by:
David
R. Bender, Chair
February
27, 2012
This resolution was
approved by a roll call vote of 2-0 on
February
27, 2012, at a scheduled and noticed public
meeting of ANC 2D at which a quorum was present.
Exhibit
B:
ANC
2D RESOLUTION 2012-02
Submission
for Zoning Variance Relief
WHEREAS
the owners of the property at
WHEREAS
this property is located within the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District, and
WHEREAS
the owners’ architect, Muse Architects , have prepared
the necessary documentation and sketches, and
WHEREAS
the information provided meets the variance test as required for a variance
pursuant to 11 DCMR Section 3130.2, and
WHEREAS
in a review of the documents, the ANC finds no concerns or issues which
warranted further study or examination, and
WHEREAS
the immediate neighbors have reviewed the plans and have no objection to the
proposal, including quality of life issues, determining that there will be no
adverse impact by this proposed addition, and
Be
it therefore resolved that ANC 2D fully supports the proposal to build a rear
deck as documented in BZA Application No. 18343, and
Be
it further resolved that the Vice-Chair or his designee be authorized to
represent the Commission on this matter.
Attested
by:
David
R. Bender, Chair
February
27, 2012
This
resolution was approved by a roll call vote of 2-0 on
February
27, 2012, at a scheduled and noticed public
meeting of ANC 2D at which a quorum was present.