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ANC 3F
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETING
March 13, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45pm by Chair Bardin.
Commissioners Kogan, Perry, Maudlin, and Heinrich were present.
(Commissioner Mitchell, on official business, arrived during the meeting.)
Five of the seven members being present, Chair Bardin declared a quorum.
2. AGENDA
The meeting agenda was adopted.6.0.0 (See attached agenda)
3. MINUTES
Minutes of the February 14 meeting were approved.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. DPW hearing on March 15, on the Environmental Assessment for Klingle Road.
B. Letter dated December 16, 1999 from Congresswoman Norton to NPS supporting test closure of portions of Beach Drive on weekdays.
C. Mr. Dick Potter reported on an article in The Northwest Current article on the ANC reform package and neighborhood survey.
D. Ms. Judith Falk discussed the problem of increased traffic and the need for a traffic survey of ANC3F area.
E. Dr. Barbara Kogan announced 1. Aerobics class, 2. Community egg hunt and 3. Hospice walk, at The Washington Home & the Hospice of Washington.
F. Forest Hills Citizens Association President Barbara Simons urged attendance at the Town Meeting Neighborhood Action, co- sponsored by FHCA and ANC3F, scheduled for March 23, at Murch School.
5. OPEN FORUM
A. Van Ness Metro
Mr. Gary Walling complained about the length of time the Van Ness/UDC
Metro escalator has been closed for repair and the condition of the sidewalks
on the east side of Connecticut Avenue between Van Ness and Yuma Streets.
B. Public Libraries
A resident reported on the run-down condition of the local libraries
and said the DC libraries need additional funding. Commissioner Bardin
said the libraries were a DC Budget item and he would check with Kathy
Patterson's office on the FY2001 budget request.
C. Small Parks
Ms. Jaynie Simmon, a resident, said the small parks in the neighborhood
are neglected respective to snow removal. She said the city
had increased the penalty for businesses that don't remove snow but the
city was not doing a good job on city property. Another resident
said Metro and the Fire Engine team failed to clear mounds of blocking
ice and snow. Commissioner Bardin said residences can't be charged
unless the city clears the snow in front of the establishment.
6. POLICE REPORT
Officer Bryant of the 2nd District reported on crime statistics for
the month of January and distributed copies of the report. He asked
that residents use 311 for non emergency calls.
Commissioner Maudlin complained about the difficultly in reaching officers
at the 2nd District by telephone. He reported that telephones were
not being answered by police personnel or voice mail and that when messages
were take calls were not returned. Officer Bryant said the problem was
due to lack of proper equipment and staffing of Second District.
Commissioner Bardin asked Officer Bryant to report this situation to
Commander Newsham and asked that he come up with a solution. It was
also requested that the 2nd District organize its crime statistics to incorporate
the area covered by ANC3F including PSAs 202 and 203. Previously the 2ndDistrict
had done this.
7. STATUS AND PROGRESS REPORTS
a. Van Ness Giant Food Store
Charles Bentley, Manager of the Van Ness Giant reported on the first
major make over of the 35 year store. He said there will be a full service
bakery in operation on March 28 and there was now an organic and vegetarian
section and a new deli section, flower case and lobster tank will be added.
b. Additional reports - see attachment to agenda`.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. 3009 Albemarle Street - Building permit application
Commissioner Kogan reported on the building application for 3009 Albemarle
Street. He said the property is owner occupied and the proposed project
has had positive feedback from the neighbors. Mr. Gage, owner, presented
the plans to the commission. Commissioner Kogan moved "no objection" to
the plans as presented provided the owners corrected errors in the application
and bring those corrections to the attention of the BLRA. The motion passed
6.0.1. Commissioner Fitzgerald voted by proxy, Commissioner Maudlin abstained.
(see attached Ltr 00-4)
B. Forest Hills Playground
Commissioner Maudlin reported that the installation of the new playground
equipment is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of April 8-9. He said
neighbors are to install the equipment and asked for volunteers to sign-up
for the community build.
C. 3901 Albemarle Street
Commissioner Heinrich reported that the Office of Planning reported
to the Zoning Commission (ZC) that it expects to see a reduction in density
when the project returns to ZC for a public hearing. The ZC asked the developer
to present modified plans. Commissioner Heinrich said at this point it
is unclear what the developer will do. Commissioner Kogan said ANC3F needs
to make clear to the Zoning Commission that ANC 3F is a party to 3901 Albemarle
Street proceeding. Chair Bardin agreed to send a letter to the Zoning Commission
asking to have ANC3F included in the proceeding.(see attached letter Ltr
00-5)
D. National Park Service (NPS) and St. Paul's Church - Land Exchange
Rev. Tom Amhaldt, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, presented plans for
a land exchange with the NPS. He said the church would be gaining a portion
of land that they had previously owned to build a 4-car parking area and
disabled access. The Church would give a parcel of land to the NPS in exchange.
Commissioner Mitchell moved and Commissioner Perry seconded a motion that
a letter be sent to NPS stating no objection to this exchange between St.
Paul's and the NPS. The motion passed 7.0.0. Commissioner Fitzgerald voted
by proxy. (see attached Ltr 00-6)
E. Edmund Burke School (EBS) - presentation of expansion plans
The preliminary presentation for the proposed expansion was given by
EBS representatives Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Ailes. They presented drawings
of the proposed expansion and gave the commission details concerning parking
and the use of space. The schools need to expand their facility,
they said, in order to meet certain accreditation requirements and to accommodate
a growing student population.
Residents of Upton and Van Ness Streets and Connecticut Avenue stated
their strong opposition to the proposed expansion. They said there were
currently many unresolved problems with the school regarding parking and
noise and given this situation a consideration of an expansion was out
of the question. (Commissioner Bardin recused himself from the discussion
of EBS and Commissioner Kogan presided.)
F. Amoco Station, 5001 Connecticut Avenue - construction permit application
Commissioner Bardin reported Amoco is withdrawing its application to
rebuild on the site and that BP Amoco promised to give prior notice to
ANC3G and Commissioner Mitchell before making a new permit filing. Commissioner
Mitchell pointed out that this gasoline station is in ANC3G, across the
street from ANC3F.
G. Exxon Station, Connecticut and Nebraska Avenues
Commissioner Bardin reported first, that Exxon had still not fulfilled
all of its commitments to concerned neighbors and the ANC and, second,
that Exxon was being asked for additional commitments to which Exxon appeared
agreeable if, but only if, KM, Inc., the station operator also agreed.
Mr. Collins attorney for Exxon, explained that KM, Inc. had been unwilling
to agree to three more commitments which Exxon would be willing to make.
Commissioner Bardin said Mr. Murrer, of KM Inc., asked Commissioner Bardin
to put an agreement proposal together. Commissioner Bardin said he hoped
the situation could be worked out to the satisfaction of all parties.
Commissioner Bardin had prepared a resolution of complaint to be filed
with DCRA if an agreement is not reached. Commissioner Bardin moved
and Commissioner Mitchell seconded a motion providing that a letter of
complaint be sent to DCRA if an agreement is not reached. The motion passed
7.0.0. Commissioner Fitzgerald voted by proxy. (see attached Res
00-9).
H. Fire Department Budget
Commissioner Bardin moved and Commissioner Heinrich seconded adoption
of a resolution concerning the Fire Department Budget. The motion passed
6.0.1. Commissioner Mitchell abstained and Commissioner Fitzgerald voted
by proxy. (see attached Res 00-10).
I. UDC Budget
Commissioner Bardin moved and Commissioner Heinrich seconded adoption
of resolution concerning funding of UDC for FY 2001. The motion passed
4.2.1. Commissioner Fitzgerald voted by proxy, Commissioners Mitchell and
Perry voted no and Commissioner Kogan abstained. (see attached Res
00-11).
J. Expanded resolution regarding acquisition of a computer from CTO.
Commissioner Maudlin moved and Commissioner Kogan seconded a
resolution for the acquisition of a computer for the ANC office from the
office of the Chief Technical Officer. The motion passed 7.0.0. Commissioner
Fitzgerald voted by proxy. (see attached Res 00-12).
9. Financial Report
The monthly financial report was approved as corrected.6.0.0
10. Adjournment - 10:45pm.
Respectfully,
Robert V. Maudlin
Secretary ANC 3F
For copies of attachments - contact Robert V. Maudlin, (202) 363-5204
or maudlin@alum.mit.edu