DC Zoning Commission hearing for Big Bear Cafe's zoning map amendment -- Monday, 09-17-2012

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Hearing 
Start Time : 9/17/2012 6:30 PM 

AGENDA

Case Number : Z.C. Case No. 10-14  

Case Name : Big Bear Cafe - Map Amendment for 1700 1st Street, N.W. (Square 3103, Lot 800)  

Case Summary : (Map Amendment) THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 5C The Applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone Lot 800 in Square 3103 from residential (R-4) to commercial (C-2-A) zoning. The property that is the subject of this application consists of approximately 1,222 square feet of land area and is located at 1700 1st Street, N.W. (Square 3103 Lot 800). The subject property is zoned R-4. The Applicant proposes to change the zoning of the site from R-4 to C-2-A. The C-2-A District permits residential and commercial development as a matter of right, to a maximum lot occupancy of 60% for residential use and 100% for all other uses, a maximum density of 2.5 FAR for residential uses and 1.5 FAR for other permitted uses and a maximum height of 50 feet. This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3022. Interested persons or representatives of organizations may be heard at the public hearing. The Commission also requests that all witnesses prepare their testimony in writing, submit the written testimony prior to giving statements, and limit oral presentations to summaries of the most important points. The applicable time limits for oral testimony are described below. Written statements, in lieu of personal appearances or oral presentation, may be submitted for inclusion in the record. 

Public Hearing Notice :

Click here for more details: http://app.dcoz.dc.gov/content/schedule/ViewFile.aspx?fileId=475&fileName=PHN 10-14 (09.17.12).pdf

And here is the text from the above PDF:

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME AND PLACE: Monday, September 17, 2012, 6:30 P.M.
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Washington, D.C. 20001

FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:

CASE NO. 10-14 (Big Bear Café - Map Amendment for 1700 1st Street, N.W. Square 3103, Lot 800)

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 5C

On May 21, 2010, the Office of Zoning received an application from Stuart Davenport, Big Bear Café (the “Applicant”). The Applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone Lot 800 in Square 3103 from residential (R-4) to commercial (C-2-A) zoning. The Office of Planning provided its report on July 16, 2010, and the case was set down for hearing on July 26, 2010. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement on May 18, 2012.

The property that is the subject of this application consists of approximately 1,222 square feet of land area and is located at 1700 1st Street, N.W. (Square 3103 Lot 800). The subject property is zoned R-4.

The Applicant proposes to change the zoning of the site from R-4 to C-2-A.

The C-2-A District permits residential and commercial development as a matter of right, to a maximum lot occupancy of 60% for residential use and 100% for all other uses, a maximum density of 2.5 FAR for residential uses and 1.5 FAR for other permitted uses and a maximum height of 50 feet.

This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3022.

How to participate as a witness.

Interested persons or representatives of organizations may be heard at the public hearing. The Commission also requests that all witnesses prepare their testimony in writing, submit the written testimony prior to giving statements, and limit oral presentations to summaries of the most important points. The applicable time limits for oral testimony are described below. Written statements, in lieu of personal appearances or oral presentation, may be submitted for inclusion in the record.

How to participate as a party.

Any person who desires to participate as a party in this case must so request and must comply with the provisions of 11 DCMR § 3022.3.

A party has the right to cross-examine witnesses, to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, to receive a copy of the written decision of the Zoning Commission, and to exercise the other rights of parties as specified in the Zoning Regulations.

Except for the affected ANC, any person who desires to participate as a party in this case must clearly demonstrate that the person’s interests would likely be more significantly, distinctly, or uniquely affected by the proposed zoning action than other persons in the general public. Persons seeking party status shall file with the Commission, not less than 14 days prior to the date set for the hearing, a Form 140 – Party Status Application, a copy of which is attached hereto. This form may also be obtained from the Office of Zoning at the address stated below or downloaded from the Office of Zoning’s website at: www.dcoz.dc.gov.

To the extent that the information is not contained in the Applicant's prehearing submission as required by 11 DCMR § 3013.1, the Applicant shall also provide this information not less than 14 days prior to the date set for the hearing.

If an affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) intends to participate at the hearing, the ANC shall submit the written report described in § 3012.5 no later than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing. The report shall contain the information indicated in § 3012.5 (a) through (i).

Time limits.

The following maximum time limits for oral testimony shall be adhered to and no time may be ceded:

1. Applicant and parties in support 60 minutes collectively

2. Parties in opposition 60 minutes collectively

3. Organizations 5 minutes each

4. Individuals 3 minutes each

Pursuant to § 3020.3, the Commission may increase or decrease the time allowed above, in which case, the presiding officer shall ensure reasonable balance in the allocation of time between proponents and opponents.

Information responsive to this notice should be forwarded to the Director, Office of Zoning, Suite 200-S, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ZONING AT (202) 727-6311.

ANTHONY J. HOOD, MARCIE COHEN, PETER G. MAY, AND MICHAEL G. TURNBULL -------- ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY SARA A. BARDIN, DIRECTOR, AND BY SHARON S. SCHELLIN, SECRETARY TO THE ZONING COMMISSION.