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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F Public Meeting
September 21, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:45pm by Commissioner Mitchell. Commissioners Kogan, Bardin, Fitzgerald, Maudlin and Perry were present.
Chair Mitchell announced that the People's Counsel cancelled their presentation and would be speaking to the ANC in October.
The agenda for the September 21, 1999 meeting of ANC 3F was approved.
ANC Appointment of Phillip Heinrich
Commissioner Bardin read the resolution to appoint Phillip Heinrich
to fill the vacant SMD06 seat. Commissioner Bardin moved and Commissioner
Maudlin seconded to adopt the appointment resolution. The motion passed
6- 0-0. (see attached)
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Perry moved to approve the minutes of the July 1999 meeting
of ANC3F with reinstatement of a deleted section concerning letters sent
about construction at 3901 Connecticut Avenue. The minutes were approved
4-0-2.
Commissioner Bardin asked a second reading of proposed By-laws changes be added to the agenda. Commissioner Mitchell approved the addition.
Resignation of Karen Perry as ANC 3F Secretary
Chair Mitchell announced Commissioner Perry was resigning as secretary.
Commissioner Bardin nominate~ Commissioner Fitzgerald for secretary. Commissioner
Perry seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Bardin announced the town meeting - September 28 at 7:30pm concerning modernization of the Van Ness Giant.
Pastor Owen Troy of the Capital Memorial Church announced a Health Fair, October 17 at the church from 10-2pm.
OPEN FORUM
Kathy Wiss a resident, gave a presentation of the status concerning
the proposed building of a group of townhouses at 3901 Albemarle Street.
She said the building occupying the site had been razed and the was proposing
a complex of from 22-27 units in a structure 45-50 ft in height. A zoning
change from R1B to R-5B will be required. Commissioner Kogan asked for
clarification of the argument for a zoning changes. Ms. Wiss said a variance
can be granted for sites near Metro Stations. Ms. Wiss said the neighbors
are concerned about the problems of increase of traffic, and the environmental
issues respective to Soapstone Creek on the northern border of the property.
Commissioner Mitchell said there are a number of issues surrounding
the proposed development and the ANC plans to discuss the issues at it
October meeting with the developer present.
Barbara Kogan, a resident, complimented the work of the ANC in getting Metro to use smaller buses on the H2 line.
Councilmember Mendelson swore in Phillip Heinrich to fill the commission position for vacant SMD06.
POLICE CRIME REPORT
Lt. Eaves cf the 2rd District gave the crime statistics for the ANC 3F area and described the business district and traffic post at Connecticut and Van Ness. He gave the audience and commissioners his phone number if they wanted to bring anything to his attention.
ISSUES
Jewish Primary Day School proposed Relocation
Ms. Brenda Kreeger and Mr. Ralph Dweck of Jewish Primary Day School
gave a presentation on a proposed relocation of the school to the 3000
block of Gates Road. Ms. Kreeger said the Brown property had been partially
donated to the school and was one of two properties being considered. She
said there is a preschool and a day school up to sixth grade, and a day
camp is under consideration for the summer. At this point the school has
hired an architect to explore the possibilities of the 3.2 acre site and
buildings. Ms. Kreeger said the school has not yet filed a formal application
with BZA and would come before the ANC if and when they did so.
Residents of the neighborhood of the proposed school expressed opposition to the planned school. They were concerned with traffic congestion and pointed out that the road the school would need for access (Gate Road) is not a public road.
Internet Access
Mr. John Ray and Mr. Erik Huey of the law firm of Manatt, Phelp and
Phillips gave a presentation of the issue of open access for internet providers.
They said it is important for the residents of the District to have access
to as many providers as possible without restrictions imposed by industry
interests.
Fence Windom and Reno
Residents of a house at the intersection of Windom Place and Reno Rd
(3629 Windom Place) asked the ANC to support their request for a variance
in order to erect a fence seven feet high on the side of their property
which faces Reno Road. The residents had not yet applied for a variance,
which they have to do before coming before the ANC. Ms. Joann Ginsberg
of Council Member Kathy Patterson's staff agreed to contact DCRA on behalf
of the owners of 3629 Windom Place in order to clarify the procedures to
be followed..
UDC, Trustees
Commissioner Bardin, moved a resolution (see attached) to urge the
Mayor to nominate Trustees to the Board of the University of the District
Columbia. Commissioner Heinrich seconded the motion. The motion passed
7- 0-0.
2nd Reading By-Laws
Commissioner Bardin read the (second reading of the) proposed by-law
amendments concerning quorums and moved they be adopted. Commissioner Perry
seconded. The motion was adopted 7-0-0. (See attached).
REPORTS
Commissioner Maudlin reported he had received a response from the DPW to his request for a definition of street classifications and guidelines pertaining to those classifications. He said part of the response concerned Albermarle Street between Connecticut Avenue and 39th Street and that DPW said additional speed limit signs will be installed on that section of Albermarle Street and that marking drawings are being prepared to install "edge lines" as a traffic calming device.
Letter concerning the Daschle Amendment
Commissioner Bardin moved a letter be sent to President Clinton reiterating
ANC 3F's opposition to the "Daschle Amendment" attached as rider to a bill
asking him to veto the said bill. Commissioner Kogan requested that a copy
of the letter be sent to the OMB Director. The motion passed 7-0-0.
TREASURE'S REPORT
Commissioner Kogan asked that the column titled miscellaneous on the monthly financial report be changed read petty cash to conform to the report submitted to the auditor. Commissioner Kogan moved lo accept the report with the correction. Commissioner Maudlin asked that a note be made on the report to explain missing check numbers as void checks. The motion passed 7-0-0.
Commissioner Kogan said the ANC is owed payments from the District, (ANC 3F has received 2 of 4 payments to date). The matter is being checked into. Commissioner Kogan said the ANC will be within its projected budget by the end of the year.
Commissioner Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 10:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Duane Fitzgerald Secretary ANC 3F
Resolution of ANC 3F
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections and Ethics has declared a vacancy in the office of Commissioner from Single Member District 3F06; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections and Ethics on August 30, 1999, certified to this Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F that Philip Heinrich as the only person who "has met the qualifications to fill the vacancy in ANC/SMD 3F06 for the remainder of the term that expires January 2, 2001"; and
WHEREAS, the D.C. Code, section 1-257, directs the Advisory Neighborhood Commission to make the appointment at its next regularly scheduled meeting;
ANC 3F hereby appoints Philip Helnrich to the office of Commissioner and requests the Board of Elections and Ethics to declare the vacancy filled and certify same by publication in the D.C. REGISTER.
Adopted unanimously on September 21, 1999, at a duly noticed meeting with a quorum present.
Signed:
Chairman
Secretary
Original to BOEE with copies to The Council of the District of Columbia,
The Mayor and Philip Heinrich
PROPOSED BY.LAWS AMENDMENT
By David l, Bardin
ANC Commissioner 3F04
Proposed 19 July 1999
Add a new section 10 at the end of Article III. COMMISSIONERS to read as follows:
10, Quorum
(a)The Commission may declare a quorum and take official action if a majority, of elected representatives of the Commission is present (i.e., four out of seven elected representatives; four out of six e]ected; three out of five elected; or three out of four elected), so long as a majority (four or more) of the seven single-member districts in ANC 3F have representatives on the Commission pursuant to D.C. Code § 1-257.
(b)In the absence of a quorum, Commissioners present at a duly noticed meeting may fix the time to which to adjourn, adjourn, recess or take measures to obtain a quorum.
(C)Even in the absence of a quorum, the Commission may consider and
act upon a resolution to declare a vacancy pursuant to D, C, Code §
1-257(0(2) at a duly noticed meeting.