ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 3C
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS
*
CLEVELAND PARK
•
MASSACHUSETTS AVE. HEIGHTS
MCLEAN GARDENS • WOODLEY PARK
Single Member District Commissioners
01-Dia Black; 02- Gloria Day; 03-Stephanie Zobay
04-Avram Fechter; 05-Bruce Beckner; 06-Trudy Reeves
07- Richard Rothblum; 08-Catherine May; 09-Nancy MacWood
2737 DEVONSHIRE PUCE, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Telephone:
202/232-2232 • Fax: 202/232-0667
Website http: / / www.anc3c.org
Minutes
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C
July 16, 2007 Public Meeting
Second District Police Station
7:30PM
I. CALL TO ORDER: Commission Vice-Chair Bruce Beckner called to order Advisory Neighborhood
Commission 3C (ANC3C’s) regular monthly meeting for July 16, 2007 at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was
held in the community room at the Second District Police Station, 3320 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20008.
II. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE: Vice-Chair Beckner verified that the proper notice was published on the
website and the Northwest Current.
III. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: At 7:38, Vice-Chair Beckner acknowledged that a quorum (5 of 9
commissioners) had been established. Other commissioners present inoftttfed Dia Black, Gloria Day,
Stephanie Zobay, and Trudy Reeves. (Note: Commissioners Rothblum and May arrived after the meeting
had been called to order.)
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Vice-Chair Beckner moved for approval of the following agenda:
I.
Establishment of Quorum
II.
Verification of Notice
III.
Establishment of Quorum
IV.
Approval of Agenda
V.
Announcements
VI.
Officer’s Reports
VII.
Discussion with Jonathan Mellon, Historic Preservation Office member newly assigned to
review Cleveland Park historic district applications
VIII.
Discussion with Washington National Zoo official regarding proposed optional
development plans that would include changes to the parking capacity and circulation
patterns
IX.
Discussion with Kate Cullen and Julie Cooke regarding Cathedral Centennial events,
including a banner on Wisconsin Avenue
X.
Community Forum
XI.
Commission Business
a. Consideration of Alcoholic Beverage License renewals with changes to basic license:
•
Cafe Ole, 4000 Wisconsin Ave., which includes request for extended hours on
Monday-Thursday 11AM-11PM and Friday and Saturday 11AM- Midnight and a
request to have music on Friday and Saturday
•
Yanni's Greek Taverna, 3500-3502 Conn. Ave., includes request for extended
hours on Monday-Thursday. 11AM-2am and Friday and Saturday 11AM -3AM
I
•
XII.
XIII.
Cafe Paradiso: Hours: 11:30AM- 2AM, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM , FridaySaturday; same sidewalk hours
•
Rajaji Curry House: Week, 11 AM-11 PM; same sidewalk hours
•
Jandara: Hours: 11AM-2AM, Sunday-2AM, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM, FridaySaturday; sidewalk hours: 11:30AM-11:30PM
•
Firehook Bakery: Hours: 7AM-10PM, Monday-Thursday; to 12:30AM, FridaySaturday; 8AM-10PM, Sunday
•
Ivy's Place: Hours: 4:30PM-10:30PM, Monday-Wednesday; 12PM-11 PM,
Thursday-Sunday
•
Yenching Palace: Week: 11AM-12:30AM
•
Cafe Ole: Hours: 11AM-11PM, Sunday-Thursday; 11AM-12AM, Friday-Saturday
•
Dahlia: Week: 11AM-10:30PM
b. Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at 2218 Cathedral Avenue for 3rd story addition
c. Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at 2930 Porter St. for a rear addition to a one-story bungalow
d. Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at 3520 Springland Lane for exterior renovation, including site
restoration
e. Consideration of resolution regarding the Zoo development plans
SMD and/or Committee Reports
Adjournment
Commissioner Reeves added Treasurer’s report to officers’ reports.
NOTE: Commissioners Rothblum and May arrived at 7:40.
Commissioner Rothblum’s activities added to SMD report. Commissioners added whether or not to hold
an August meeting to the SMD report.
The revised agenda was approved by a unanimously vote of 7-0.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.
Commissioner Reeves mentioned the 30 bus meetings, which will be held at St. Columba’s on
July 24, and urged everyone who uses the bus to come and voice the neighborhood’s concerns.
VII. Discussion with Jonathan Mellon, Historic Preservation Office member newly assigned to review
Cleveland Park historic district applications
Jonathan Mellon introduced himself and asked that he be contacted if there are any issues or concerns
at 202.442.8843, [email protected]. Tim Dennee is in charge of Woodley Park HD,
[email protected].
VIII. Discussion with Washington National Zoo official regarding proposed optional development plans
that would include changes to the parking capacity and circulation patterns
Pamela Baker and Tim Buehner presented plans for three alternatives for zoo development. They are
currently in the public feedback period.
1. No Action Plan: continue to develop based on the master plan, which was created 20 years ago.
2. Alternative A: create traffic circle off Connecticut Ave, which would bring visitors off
Connecticut Ave and, if there’s no parking, send them out to clear destinations. They would
also increase the parking by building 6 story parking garage at lot C with bridge connection to
the Ape House. The lower parking lots will be turned into a wetland exhibit area, which would
also serve to clean some pollution out of Rock Creek. They would build a tram in the canopy to
move visitors from the bottom of the park to the top. The garage would accommodate buses
and an additional 558 parking spaces. Audience members asked if the parking structure would
be available for the public after hours, but the officials hadn’t considered the possibility.
Commissioner Black represented the concerns of the neighbors regarding the noise of the tram’s
engine, the views into the apartments, and the noise of the visitors in the tram. She said that the
neighbors have not found the zoo to be responsive to the neighbor’s concerns, and that signage,
which could be added immediately, is inadequate. She also reiterated that creating more parking
for night-time visitors would be an added benefit to the neighborhood.
3.
Alternative B: This is the more sustainable approach for the zoo. They would reduce the
amount of parking by 643 and strongly encourage visitors to use public transportation. They
would add a 200 spot underground parking lot under visitor’s center and a surface tram surface
on North Road. As with the first option, they would have traffic circle off Connecticut Ave.
VI. Officer’s Reports
1.
2.
Treasurer’s report. Still have undisbursed grant for park at 39th and Porter. Funds available:
$44000. Nothing unusual this quarter. Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the summary of
receipts and disbursements, seconded by Commissioner Day. Approved by unanimous voice
vote of 7-0.
Commissioner Zobay moved to postpone the approval of the June minutes, seconded by
Commissioner May. Approved by unanimous voice vote of 6-0. (Note: Commissioner Black
was out of the room.)
IX. Discussion with Kate Cullen and Julie Cooke regarding Cathedral Centennial events, including a
banner on Wisconsin Avenue
Kate Cullen described plans for the Centennial. Festivals will feature booths regarding community
programs (contact Kate to be involved). The organizers would like to have 7 banners on light poles
along Wisconsin Ave from September through July. For the first three months, they don’t need a
permit, but they would like to get ANC3C’s approval for an extension of their permit through July. The
organizers have not put in a Public Space permit application, but will do so in September. The banners
will be on the light poles; they will not extend across Wisconsin Avenue.
X. Community Forum 1.
Anthony Sabo described his emotional connection to Yenching Palace and its historical
significance during the Cold War. He would like to stop Walgreens from taking over the space
and wants to make it into a Chinese restaurant/peace museum. Commissioner Beckner
explained that there is no legal hook for the ANC to stop the turnover. Peter Espenshied said
that the HPRB does have the right to preserve the interior of the building, if an application is
filed. If anyone would like to be involved, contact Mr. Sabo at [email protected] or
202.390.0397.
XI. COMMISSION BUSINESS
a.
Consideration of Alcoholic Beverage License renewals with changes to basic license:
•
Cafe Ole, 4000 Wisconsin Ave., which includes request for extended hours on
Monday-Thursday 11AM-11PM and Friday and Saturday 11AM- Midnight and a
request to have music on Friday and Saturday
•
Yanni's Greek Taverna, 3500-3502 Conn. Ave., includes request for extended
hours on Monday-Thursday 11AM-2am and Friday and Saturday 11AM -3AM
•
Cafe Paradiso: Hours: 11:30AM- 2AM, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM , FridaySaturday; same sidewalk hours
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Rajaji Curry House: Week, 11 AM-11 PM; same sidewalk hours
Jandara: Hours: 11AM-2AM, Sunday-2AM, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM, FridaySaturday; sidewalk hours: 11:30AM-11:30PM
Firehook Bakery: Hours: 7AM-10PM, Monday-Thursday; to 12:30AM, FridaySaturday; 8AM-10PM, Sunday
Ivy's Place: Hours: 4:30PM-10:30PM, Monday-Wednesday; 12PM-11PM,
Thursday-Sunday
Yenching Palace: Week: 11AM-12:30AM
Cafe Ole: Hours: 11AM-11PM, Sunday-Thursday; 11AM-12AM, Friday-Saturday
Dahlia: Week: 11AM-10:30PM
Commissioner Beckner read the names of the applicants. Commissioner Zobay proposed that the
commission approve the ones that have no objection. Commissioners decided to separate Yanni’s and
Yenching from the rest of the group.
Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the extension of hours at Cafe Ole and the request for
entertainment on Friday and Saturdays, seconded by Commissioner May.
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
The commission moved on to Yanni's Greek Taverna’s application for an extension of hours to 2 am.
Evelyn Idelson, neighbor, was concerned about a 2 am closing time, and that the ANC approved the
extended hours of establishments at the last meeting. She said that restaurants seem to be competing
for the later drinking crowd. Another neighbor also raised concerns about noise, parking, and public
urination and asked that the ANC look into the other applications to see if the ANC inadvertently
approved the extensions of their hours.
Commissioner Beckner explained that the ANC’s notice was characterized as renewals last month, not
renewals with changes. Commissioner Reeves said that she got a separate notice for Cafe Ole’s
extended hours and request for entertainment.
Commissioner Beckner also stated that Yanni’s is separated from a private residence by only a small
alley. There’s no buffer between the commercial strip and people’s houses. Commissioner Beckner
offered a resolution opposing the application because of noise, disturbing the peace and order of the
neighborhood, Commissioner Day seconded.
The resolution was approved by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
The commission considered Cafe Paradiso’s application for an extension of hours and an extension for
sidewalk hours. Commissioner Beckner offered a resolution opposing the application because of peace,
noise and order, Commissioner Day seconded.
The resolution was approved by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
The commission considered Rajaji Curry House’s application for similar hours, but extended sidewalk
hours. Commissioner Black moved motion to approve the application, seconded by Zobay.
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
The commission considered Jandara’s application for later hours. Commissioner Day offered resolution
to oppose the application, seconded by Black. The resolution will also state that there is no objection
to sidewalk hours.
The resolution was approved by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
The commission considered Firehook Bakery’s extension of hours. Commissioner Zobay moved motion
to approve, seconded by Commissioner Day.
The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - absent
Note: Commissioner Rothblum was out of the room.
The commission considered Ivy’s Place’s application for extension of hours. Commissioner Zobay
moved to approve the application, seconded by Commissioner Day. There was some objection because
the restaurant has changed its name. However, because the commission can only approve for the
restaurant that is named in the application the commission proceeded.
The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - absent
Note: Commissioner Rothblum was out of the room.
The commission Considered Yenching Palace’s application. The commission decided to take no action
because the restaurant is already closed.
The commission Considered Dahlia’s application. Dahlia is not in the ANC, so the commission decided
to pass.
b.
Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at Z218 Cathedral Avenue for 3rd story addition
Thomas Cutler, owner, introduced Anne Crawley and Michael Hall, architects, who presented the plans.
Ms. Crawley addressed concerns about the visibility of the 3rd floor extension. The contractor has put
sheeting on the house to show that the addition will not be viewed from the street. She showed photos
of the house with the mockup, which can not be seen. The masonry of the chimney will not be
changed, but they will add a new flute which will extend to reach the height it is required to be above
the house. The architect explained that the HPRB, in previous cases, has approved 3rd story pop-ups as
long as it isn’t visible from the front of the house and it’s set back from the back of the house.
Several neighbors, at least 6, were present to oppose the addition. They are concerned that it will
change the historic nature of the block, and the mass in the alley. It also relieves the pressure to keep
the neighborhood intact. They presented 6 letters opposing the application; the owner has letters
from 3 neighbors who don’t oppose the application. Peter Espensheid spoke to the fact that this is an
intact block, which is unique in the HD. If approved, the pressure to keep the block exactly historic
would be relieved. Neighbors were in strong opposition to the project because the notice and mockup
had not been properly constructed until the date of the meeting (7/16/07).
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Commissioner Black offered a resolution not supporting the application, seconded by Commissioner
Zobay.
Commissioner Reeves offered a motion to amend the resolution to say the ANC “opposes” the
application rather than “not supporting,” seconded by Commissioner Day.
The .amendment failed by a vote of 4-3 as follows:
Commissioner Black - no
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Beckner - no
Commissioner Zobay - yes
Commissioner May 1 no
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - no
Commissioner Zobay offered an amendment to mention that the block is historically intact, accepted.
Commissioner May called the discussion to question, seconded by Commissioner Day. Approved by
unanimous voice vote, 7-0:
Commissioner Beckner read the resolution, offered by Commissioner Black, not supporting the
application.
The resolution was approved as amended by a vote of 7-0 as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
Commissioner Zobay - yes
c.
Consideration of application to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at 2930 Porter St. for a rear addition to a one-story bungalow
Thomas Manion and Nate Penati, architects, presented plans for the rear addition. Keeping the look of
the front of the house in the rear addition. Adding 3ft to the back, 75 sq ft added. Neighbors have no
objection. Commissioner Beckner read and introduced a resolution approving the application,
seconded by Commissioner Day.
The resolution was approved by a vote of 6-0-1 (abstain) as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - yes
Commissioner Zobay - abstain
d.
Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at 3520 Springland Lane for exterior renovation, including site
restoration
Scott Siff and Kinney Zalesne, owners, and Matthew Fiehn, architect (Barnes Vanze Architects)
presented plans. The house is not visible from the street, but through trees. The owners invited all
the neighbors to review the plans, everybody was enthusiastic and no one had any objections.
Commissioner Beckner read and offered a resolution in support of the application, seconded by .
Commissioner Black.
The resolution was approved by a vote of 6-0-1. (abstain) as follows:
Commissioner Black - yes
Commissioner May - yes
Commissioner Day - yes
Commissioner Reeves - yes
Commissioner Beckner - yes
Commissioner Rothblum - abstain
Commissioner Zobay - yes
e.
Consideration of resolution regarding the Zoo development plans
It was agreed that this would not be considered.
f.
Consideration of canceling the August meeting
Commissioners discussed banners and the Savoy’s ABRA application, which could come to the
commission in August. Commissioner Beckner moved to cancel August meeting, Commissioenr May
seconded. All approved by unanimous voice vote 7-0.
Commissioner Black announced that she is moving and the ANC will have to have a special election to
replace her.
X. SMD REPORTS - There were no SMD reports.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Day moved to adjourn, Commissioner Black seconded. Without
objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:36 pm.
The next meeting of ANC 3C will be Monday, September 17 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room of the
Second District Police.
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 3C
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS • CLEVELAND PARK •
MASSACHUSETTS AVE. HEIGHTS
MCLEAN GARDENS • WOODLEY PARK
Single Member District Commissioners
01-Dia Black; 02- Gloria Day; 03-Stephanie Zobay
04-Avram Fechter; 05-Bruce Beckner, 06-Trudy Reeves
07- Richard Rothblum; 08-Catherine May; 09-Nancy MacWood
2737 DEVONSHIRE PUCE, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Telephone: 2001732-2232 • Fax: 202/232-0667
Wetosfte http://www.anc3c.orci
AGENDA
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C
July 16, 2007 Public Meeting
Second District Police Station
7:30PM
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
Establishment of Quorum
Verification of Notice
Approval of Agenda
Announcements
Officer’s Reports
Discussion with Jonathan Mellon, Historic Preservation Office member newly assigned to
review Cleveland Park historic district applications
Discussion with Washington National Zoo official regarding proposed optional
development plans that would include changes to the parking capacity and circulation
patterns (tentative)
Discussion with Kate Cullen and Julie Cooke regarding Cathedral Centennial events,
Including a banner on Wisconsin Avenue
Community Forum
Commission Business
a. Consideration of Alcoholic Beverage License renewals with changes to basic license:
•
Cafe Ole, 4000 Wisconsin Ave., which includes request for extended hours on
Monday-Thursday 11 AAA-11PM and Friday and Saturday 11AM- Midnight and a
request to have music
•
Yannfs Greek Tavema, 3500-3502 Conn. Ave., includes request for extended
hours on Monday-Thursday 11AM-2am and Friday and Saturday 11AM -3AM
•
Cafe Paradiso: Hours: 11:3QAAA- 2AM, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM, FridaySaturday; same sidewalk hours
•
Rajaji Currey House: Week, 11 AAA-11 PM; same sidewalk hours
•
Jandara: Hours: 11AM-2AM, Sunday-2AAA, Sunday-Thursday; to 3AM, FridaySaturday; sidewalk hours: 11:30AM-11:30PM
•
Firehook Bakery: Hours: 7AM-10PAA, Monday-Thursday; to 12:30AAA, FridaySaturday; 8AM-10PM, Sunday
•
Ivy’s Place: Hours: 4:30PAA-10:30PAA, Monday-Wednesday; 12PM-11PM,
Thursday-Sunday
• Yenching Palace: Week: 11AM-12:30AM
•
Cafe Ole: Hours: 11 AAA-11PAA, Sunday-Thursday; 11 AM-12AM, Friday-Saturday
•
Dahlia: Week: 11 AM-10:30PM
b. Consideration of applications to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) for
concept approvals at:
• 2218 Cathedral Avenue for 3rd story addition
•
2930 Porter St. for a rear addition to a one-story bungalow
•
3520 Springland Lane for exterior renovation, including site restoration
c. Consideration of resolution regarding the Zoo development plans
SMD and/or Committee Reports
Adjournment
The next meeting of ARC 3C will be Monday, c, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room of the
Second District Police.
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ANC: 3C
PERIOD COVERED: Aprfl-June 2007
SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
$18,170.52
BALANCE FORWARD (from "ending balance" of previous Quarterly Report):
RECEIPTS:
District Allotment
Interest
Other (e.g. cancel stale checks)
Transfer from Savings
$6,490.57
$0.00
$0.00
$^00
$6,490.57
Total Receipts
$24,661.09
Total Funds Available
DISBURSEMENTS:
1. Net Salary and Wages
$1,330.73
2. Workers Compensation
3. Insurance:
A. Health
•
50.00
50.00
B. Casualty/Property
4. Total Federal Wages Taxes
5. State (DC, MD, VA) Wage Taxes Paid
6. Unemployment Insurance Contributions
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$127.40
7. Tax Penalties Paid
8. Local Transportation
9.
Office Rent
50.00
$0.00
$1,602.00
10.
11.
Telephone Services
Postage and Delivery
$203.32
$5.12
12.
13.
14.
Utilities
Printing and Copying
Flyer Distribution
$0.00
50.00
$0.00
15.
16.
17.
Purchase of Service
Office Supplies
Office Equipment: A. Rental
$624.46
$44.08
$0.00
B. Purchase
$0.00
18.
19.
Grants
Training
50.00
50.00
20.
21.
22.
23.
Petty Cash Reimbursement
Transfers) to Savings Account
Bank Charges
Other (Attach explanation)
$0.00
$0.00
50.00
50.00
$3,937.11
Total Disbursements
ENDING BALANCE (Should agree with checkbook balance at end of period)
$20,723.98
Gratification:
I hereby certify that this quarterly financial report was approved by a majority of Commissioners (vote:
meeting in which there existed a quorum.
Secretary
Chairperson
Treasurer
) on
during a public
ANC 3C
FY2007 3rd Quarter
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Balance Forward:
$21,053.33
Receipts:
Transfers) From Checking Account
Other (Interest Earnings, etc.)
$0.00
$52.53
Total Receipts
$52.53
Total Funds Available
$21,105.86
Disbursements:
Transfers) to Checking
$0.00
Other
$0.00
Total Disbursements
$0.00
Ending Balance:
$21,105.86
CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT DEPOSITS
Pleasa list each bant depoM made this quarter Into the AWC'a cheating and savings account
Deposits to Checking Account (Include transfers from savings account)
Source
District Allotment
Amount
$6,490.57
Date
4/11/2007
Interest
Other
Savings
Deposits to Savings Account (Indude transfers from checking account)
Source
Amount
Date
Checking account
Other
Interest
$52.53
6/30/2007
ANC3C
Disbursements
FY2007 3rd Quarter
CHECK#
2149
DATE
04/04/07
PAYEE
DOES
2150
04/04/07
Cornish Hitchcock
2151
04/04/07
Verizon
2152
04/18/07
Matthew Bender
2153
04/16/07
Verizon
2154
04/16/07
2155
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
CATEGORY
$4.02
8
DC Unemployment Insurance
DATE APPROVED
Budget
$393.81
15
Legal Fees
Res 2008-054
$56.47
10
Telephone
Budget
$230.65
15
DC Register
Budget
$22.65
10
Telephone
Budget
CFM Management
$534.00
9
Office Rent
Budget
4/16/2007
Susanna T. Murley
$517.76
1
Net Paycheck
Budget
2157
4/16/2007
Gertrude E. Reeves
$5.12
11
Expense Reimbursement
Budget
2157
4/16/2007
Gertrude E. Reeves
$44.08
16
Expense Reimbursement
Budget
2158
4/20/2007
DOES
$123.38
6
DC Unemployment insurance
Budget
2159
5/8/2007
Susanna T. Murley
$393.23
1
Net Paycheck
Budget
2160
5/8/2007
CFM Management
$534.00
9
Office Rent
Budget
2161
5/21/2007
Verizon
$60.11
10
Telephone
Budget
2162
6/18/2007
Verizon
$64.09
10
Telephone
Budget
2163
6/18/2007
CFM Management
$534.00
9
Office Rent
Budget
2164
8/25/2007
Susanna T. Murley
$419.74
1
Net Paycheck
Budget
BANK RECONCILIATIONS - ANC 3C SECOND QUARTER 2007
$22,729.15
Balance per Bank Stmt 4/30/2007
Outstanding Checks:
None
Balance per books 4/30/2007
Balance per Bank Stmt 5/31/2007
Outstanding Checks:
Ck#
2160
2161
$22,335.92
Amount
$534.00
$60.11
$594.11
Balance per books 5/31/2007
$21,741.81
Balance per Bank Stmt 6/30/2007
$21,677.72
Outstanding Checks:
Ck #
2163
2164
Balance per books 6/30/2007
Amount
$534.00
$419.74
$953.74
$20,723.98
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From: [email protected]
To: afechter [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],
[email protected],[email protected]@att.net,
[email protected],[email protected]@vahoo.com
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:30:26 -0400
Subject: Neighbor comment on 2218 Cathedral addition proposal
I am writing to express my objections to the roof top addition of a third floor to the two-story rowhouse at
2218 Cathedral Avenue.
Having lived in rowhouses for more than 35 years and at 2214 Cathedral Avenue since 1967,1 respect and
honor the unstated code of living so close to my neighbors, in effect, sharing yard and front porch privacy and
being careful of my actions and tolerant of theirs. I am dismayed at having to object publicly to a neighbor’s
plans but now grateful that the neighborhood’s status as a historic district provides a context and the ANC a
forum for expressing my concern about such a radical and intrusive change being proposed for this modest,
quiet and virtually intact row of homes.
The street-side of the 2200 block of Cathedral Avenue acts as a low-key graceful entrance to this
neighborhood and much of Northwest for thousands of commuters, visitors to the zoo, and residents of the
neighborhood. Cut off from the greater part of Woodley Park by Connecticut Avenue, this roughly four block
area includes large apartment buildings and elegant 1910 townhouses but the predominant physical presence
is the 1920’s rowhouse designed by the undisputed master of that genre, George Santmyers. In spite of these
widely differing styles, the neighborhood remains visually harmonious largely because the houses occur in
sizable strips that have retained their physical integrity over the years. The roof and chimney lines, those
elements that so define a streetscape have remained consistent. Occasional architectural missteps stopped
when Woodley Park was designated a historic district.
Now, with one project, all that could change. The new owners of 2218 propose adding a third floor master
bedroom, master bath, master closet, office, and rooftop deck by raising the roof to slope up instead of down
as it now does from front to back, away from the street. The highest point may not thus be visible from the
street, but the mass, forward of the ridgeline, will be quite visible as proven by the addition of tape strips
from the owners’ structural representation of the new ridgeline to the top of the mansard. In addition, two
chimneys will have to be raised, the one at 2216 by three feet and that atop the new addition by two feet
These will be highly visible and visually jarring to anyone walking or driving along Cathedral. Extending the
flues with metal shafts rather than masonry will not reduce their impact. The chimney line will simply take on
an oddly industrial look as is evident by the one at 2713 Woodley Place which the owner cites as a model. It
will be easily and obtrusively visible from Cathedral Avenue, and increase the negative view from the all the
backyards along the alley
In Washington row house neighborhoods, and most certainly in Woodley Park, neighbors ‘live’ either in the
front on porches and tree-lined streets or on the alley. This block of Cathedral, deprived of its planting strip
to accommodate speeding commuters, hotel and zoo parking and other exigencies of modem life, is an
example of the latter. Most of us enter and leave our houses from the alley, on foot for Metro or for our
garages; we hold neighborhood ‘yard sales’ here and get to clean it in the spring and shovel it in winter. On
the alley and from Woodley Road, the chimneys, the additional height and mass, and the roof top deck will be
jarringly visible.
Because of the way the land slopes west to east from the high point at the National Cathedral down to its
steep drop into Rock Creek valley across the street from our houses, the rooflines of these houses stand out
dramatically. The proposed addition to 2218 will change the visual dynamics and quality along the alley
which will in turn, as all physical changes do, affect attitudes and behavior, and ultimately liveability. This
one house will establishing a negative dominance and affect all the neighbors. More than the camel’s nose
under the tent, the addition will be the elephant in the room suggesting to others that this is the standard to
which all should now look.
When the historians drafted guidelines for Woodley Park that suggested flexibility for changes along the
alley frontages, they did not anticipate this. They were considering design - window size and material, decks
and fencing. They did not take massing into consideration and certainly would not have suggested converting
turning this simple row of two story rowhouses into three-story carbuncles, one house at a time
I have read the letter sent to you by Judith Shapiro, my neighbor at 2226.1 am in agreement with her
comments and thoughts and share her general unease about the owners’ long-term plans and commitment to
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I ask that the ANC recommend against approval of the proposed addition at 2218 Cathedral by the Histone
Preservation Review Board as inconsistent with the design and character of the Woodley Park Historic
District. This is exactly the type of project from which historic district designation was designed to protect
us, allowed by the zoning laws but entirely against the best interests of the neighborhood.
I appreciate your attention and consideration for my concerns. I look forward to your response
Sincerely,
Leila J. Smith
2214 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
202-462-6093
Dear ANC Commissioners,
I am writing to express concern about the proposed expansion of 2218 Cathedral Avenue,
NW, and the impact of this project on the historic look of the Cathedral Avenue 2200
block.
Looking up Cathedral Avenue, none of the roofs of the almost forty houses that continue
up to Connecticut Avenue have been changed by any homeowner since 1910-20. Of
particular concern is the raising of the chimney height on 2218 as well as 2216 and
installing a metal flu (smoke stack). There is a similar adaptation at 2713 Woodley Place
behind my house that the new owner of 2218 may be using as a model. My
understanding is that this modification was done before this area was designated historic.
Fortunately, the metal flue (smoke stack) is somewhat hidden because of the large Elm
trees that line the 2600 block of Woodley Place. The 2200 block of Cathedral Avenue
does not have any green space in front of the houses, so this modification would be very
noticeable and destroy the graceful line of chimneys that you see as you drive north on
Cathedral.
I wish to echo the concerns of other neighbors and ask the ANC Commission to deny the
application of the owner of 2218 to make these changes. While similar modifications
have occurred elsewhere in the city, I believe that each approval must take into account
the location of the house being modified and the historic impact. There are so few such
beautifully preserved areas in the city. To make any changes to a house in the 2200 block
of Cathedral Avenue without being clear on the historic impact would be unfortunate and
irresponsible.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Simmonds
2230 Cathedral Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202.332.2257
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I am opposed to the application of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Cutler for permission to add a third floor to their
2218 Cathedral Avenue property. My reasons are as
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1) Such expansion of premises - with its alteration
of the facade and roofline of a historically protected
structure -- would be in clear violation of US statute
governing historic charcter of properties facing
Federal lands and would likewise undermine the
District of Columbia's ordinance protecting the
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2) The addition of hundreds of square feet of liveable
space will measurably increase population density of
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; 3) Granting the application will establish precedent
resulting in "bump-ups" of other properties and the
concomitant increase in population and vehicular
density, not to mention adverse environmental impact
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4) The proposed addition will upset the uniformity and
harmony of facades and rooflines of 14 adjacent
properties, undisturbed for 85 years.
5) Until recently, neighbors have had minimal
notice,little information and no opportunity to be
heard.
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Shapiro
To the Commissioners of ANC 3C:
July 10, 2007
I am writing to express strong concern about a proposed bump-up addition of a third floor at 2218
Cathedral Avenue. I live at 2226 Cathedral Avenue, a few doors up from the proposed project, ft is not an
easy thing to speak out against a neighbor’s plans, and I certainly would not do so if I did not have strong
feelings that to move forward with this project would irrevocably change and harm the historic character of
the neighborhood.
The 2200 block of Cathedral Avenue is a rare intact street that also serves as a gateway to and from Rock
Creek Parkway. It is transited every day by hundreds of commuters and zoo-goers. The 2202-2226 section
of the block is a beautiful group of thirteen early 1920s Wardman-style townhouses with their original
rooflines. To go onto one of these roofs now is a magical experience, with all the slanted metal surfaces
climbing step-wise along the slope in uniform fashion.
In this part of the block, the houses are two full stories plus a half-attic which has a sloping ceiling. Most
neighbors use the attic as an extra bedroom, office, or storage space.
The proposal for 2218 is to raise the sloping roof toward the rear away from the roof line facing the street.
A full third floor would include a master double bath, bedroom, office, and roof deck. The project, in my
opinion, is greatly out of proportion with the graceful and modest character of the block.
No other houses on this block have "bumped up" like this, although a few homeowners on a neighboring
block did something similar BEFORE the neighborhood was designated as a Historic District. It seems to
me that the Historic designation is intended precisely to protect the neighborhood from disproportionate
projects like the one under consideration. The addition would be highly visible from Woodley Road, from
the alley between the 2700 block of Woodley Place and 2200 block of Cathedral, and quite possibly from
Cathedral itself, although this is difficult to determine at this time of year when all the trees are in leaf. In
any case, chimneys would need to be raised significantly. The appearance of the house from the alley is
important because the alley is heavily used by almost everyone who lives here to walk to the metro and to
park their cars. It is also an important venue for annual community events.
The rest of us have lived happily within the confines of the existing attic dimensions out of love and respect
for the character of the block. The new homeowner, who happens to be a real estate developer
(www.downtownventures.com). moved in three months ago. He states that he needs to expand in order to
accommodate his growing family, but many families in this section of the block have raised two or three
children within the existing space. I feel a general sense of unease about his long term plans and
commitment to the neighborhood.
With this email I am asking the ANC to withhold approval for this project as inconsistent with the spirit of
the Woodley Park Historic District. Indeed, if projects like this are permitted, one wonders whether the
Historic District designation is at all meaningful. I feel blindsided by the speed with which this project is
apparently being pushed through the review process.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and responsible attention to this matter.
(Professor) Judith Shapiro
2226 Cathedral Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202 232 8577