Tuesday, February 10, 2015

read Urban Turf's post: where each Zoning Commission commissioner stands on the R-4 pop-up zoning proposal

Click on the link to read the entire DC Urban Turf post.


Where Zoning Commissioners Stand on DC’s Proposed Pop-Up Rule
February 10, 2015
                          
The Zoning Commission is strongly divided on a proposed rule aimed at stopping residential pop-ups in DC. But if commissioners’ opinions hold steady, the rule is likely to be implemented on a divided vote.
                                   
The proposal, floated by Office of Planning, would limit the by-right height in R-4 districts to 35 feet and essentially prevent conversions of rowhouses into apartments in these districts. It’s been applauded by neighbors of some existing pop-ups, but also critiqued for being overly broad without addressing the real issue many have with pop-ups: Ugly design. For a primer on what’s being proposed by the Office of Planning, head over here.
                    
Here’s the breakdown of where commissioners seem to stand on the issue currently:
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2 comments:

Unknown said...

If you want to see the video, the portion covering Case 14-11 is here, and it lasts about 45 minutes.

http://ec4.cc/bed4daae9

One quote from Mr. Miller, not mentioned, seemed out of touch -

54:40 "Half the time I couldn't find the pop up in the block."

Jenifer said...

I was going to make a crack about lack of vision but am refraining.