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ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 3F
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by acting Chair Bardin at 7:45pm.
Commissioners Kogan, Perry, Maudlin, Heinrich and Fitzgerald were present.
Six of seven commissioners being present, acting Chair Bardin declared
a quorum.
2. The agenda was adopted.
3. ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
ANC 3F officers for 2000 were all elected unanimously: David
Bardin - Chair, Duane Fitzgerald - Vice Chair, Robert Maudlin - Secretary,
and Phil Kogan - Treasurer.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jewish Primary Day School
Representatives from the Jewish Primary Day School will present
plans for elementary school facilities on Gates Road at a community meeting
February 8th. Commissioner Maudlin will Chair the meeting which begins
at 7:30pm at the Capital Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake Street.
Forest Hills Playground - demolition and reconstruction.
DC Department of Parks and Recreation Director Robert Newman
presented plans for redesigning and placing of new equipment at the Forest
Hills Playground. Residents asked to be part of the process of the redevelopment
of the playground. Mr. Newman agreed to stop work at the site and
meet with residents to get their recommendations for the redevelopment.
Van Ness Giant
Commissioner Bardin reported that Giant was in the process of
making promised improvements. They have added 381 new items and 100 shopping
carts as well as renovating the entryway and lighting.
Van Ness Station - Fannie Mae
Commissioner Perry reported that renovation of Van Ness Station
Building, 4250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. is in process. She said the Contractor
has agreed to address security issues. Charlie Chiang's restaurant will
be moved to the ground floor.
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EXXON - Porter Street
Commissioner Fitzgerald reported HPRB determined EXXON was not
doing 'changes in kind' as presented to HPRB. HPRB advised EXXON that either
they return to doing changes in kind or the issue (plans) will need to
be reexamined by HPRB.
EXXON Station - 5030 Connecticut Avenue (corner Nebraska Avenue)
Commissioner Bardin reported EXXON has not met all its commitments
to the neighbors at this time. He said he will meet with officials
from DCRA to determine if the intensity of the lighting at the station
is in violation of DC regulations. He said that any remaining neighborhood
concerns, not resolved by negotiations, will be taken up at the February
14 meeting.
WASA - Combined Sewer Over-flows
Commissioner Bardin reported that the issue of water pollution
and management of infrastructure is under intensive study by WASA and the
ANC would be providing updates to the community.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
(Item c. From agenda moved up)
c. DPW Regulations regarding street trenching by utility
companies
DPW Director Vanessa Dale Burns gave a presentation on DPW proposed
regulations to coordinate street construction by cable and other utilities
together with Erie Sampson, General Council of DCRA. Commissioner Perry
moved and Commissioner Kogan seconded support for the DPW plan for regulating
the trenching of streets for repairs and installations. The motion passed
6.0.0 (see attached Res 00-1).
a. 4512 28th Street - BZA appeal #16533
Commissioner Kogan introduced the discussion of the BZA appeal
for 4512 28th Street. Under dispute is the contention that the dwelling
is a four story building and DC Code only allows three stories in R-1-A
areas. Commissioner Kogan moved and Commissioner Perry seconded support
for BZA Appeal #16533. The motion passed 6.0.0. (see attached Res
00-2).
Commissioner Bardin moved and Commissioner Perry seconded
that Commissioner Kogan be authorized to present ANC 3F's report to the BZA. The motion passed 6.0.0.
b. Traffic problems - Connecticut Avenue Between Tilden and Albemarle Streets
Commissioner Maudlin reported on the problems with traffic flow and enforcement along Connecticut Avenue between Tilden and Albemarle Streets. DPW Director Burns and William McGuirk discussed some of the technologies now and soon to be available. Commissioner Maudlin moved and Commissioner Perry seconded that the Bureau of Traffic Services conduct a survey of this area and the MPD increase patrols in the area to assure that traffic and parking regulations are enforced. The motion passed 6.0.0. (see attached Res 00-3).
d. Appointment Anne Renshaw to BZA.
Commissioner Bardin moved and Commissioner Fitzgerald seconded
support of the Mayor's appointment of Anne Renshaw to the BZA. The motion
passed 6.0.0. (see attached Res 00-4).
e. ANCs meeting
Commissioner Bardin proposed ANCs surrounding Rock Creek Park
meet to discuss issues of mutual interest. There were no objections.
f. Karen Ruffin - computers from Catania's Office.
Commissioner Heinrich moved and Commissioner Perry seconded
Karen Ruffin be authorized to take custody of the computer from Councilmember
Catania's office, and further Commissioner Heinrich will hook the computer
up and provide necessary training. The motion passed 6.0.0. (see attached
Res
00-5).
g. PSC - reduced notification period to ANCs.
Commissioner Bardin distributed a letter and moved opposition
to the Public Service Commission's proposal to reduce notification time
for ANCs from 30 to 10 days. The motion passed 6.0.0. (see attached letter).
h. Payphones - EXXON Station at 5030 Connecticut Avenue
Commissioner Perry moved to oppose. Motion died for lack of
second.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
ANC Reform Bill
Commissioner Bardin reported the ANC Reform Bill is scheduled
for mark-up on Wednesday January 11.
7. MINUTES
Minutes of November 15 meeting approved with amendments.
8. TREASURER REPORT
Commissioner Kogan moved approval
of the Quarterly Financial Report with the appropriate corrections.
The motion passed 6.0.0.
The next meeting of the ANC will be February 14.
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&n bsp; Robert V. Maudlin,
Secretary