Zoning Com’n Order on PUD for conference center/hotel plan for intersection of Irving St & Michigan Ave NE: http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Notice/DownLoad.aspx?NoticeID=5768510 …
10:47 AM - 12 Dec 2015
Here is the Decision text from the linked document in the above tweet:
DECISION
In consideration of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
contained in this Order, the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia ORDERS
APPROVAL of this application for review and approval of a modification
to an approved planned unit development for the Property. The Commission hereby modifies Condition Nos.
1, 6, 14, 15, and 17 of Z.C. Order No. 08-33 to read as follows:
1. The PUD project shall be developed in
accordance with the plans and materials submitted by the Applicant marked as
Exhibits 18, 19, 36 and 39 of Zoning Commission Case No. 08-33, as amended by
the plans and materials submitted as Exhibits 1C and 23 of Zoning Commission
Case No. 08-33C.
6. The Applicant shall
undertake the following traffic mitigations:
a.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the consolidated portion of the PUD project, the Applicant shall undertake (subject to
DDOT approval) and pay all costs associated with the following improvements to
the transportation system on Irving Street and Michigan Avenue adjacent to the
Property: relocation of the Irving Street entrance drive into the Property;
installation of a new traffic signal at the Irving Street entrance and
appropriate signage that will alert drivers (from all directions) about the
Irving Street signalized intersection; creation of a separate westbound
approach off of Irving Street; improved roadway striping and signage; the
removal of the “slip lane” from Irving Street to Michigan Avenue through the
redesign and construction of a revised intersection of Michigan Avenue and Irving
Street; installation of expanded new 10 foot sidewalks in the public space
adjacent to the Property; and replacement of the bus shelter located on
Michigan Avenue adjacent to the Property;
b.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the consolidated portion of the PUD project, the
Applicant shall be responsible for the design, approvals, costs, and
construction (subject to DDOT approval) with the re-configuration of the Irving
Street and North Capitol Street; and
c.
The Applicant shall complete a Comprehensive Traffic
Review (CTR) as part of its second-stage PUD application for the portion of the
project approved by the first-stage PUD.
14. The Applicant shall provide ANC 5A or SMD
5A05 with meeting room space for monthly public meetings on a scheduled basis,
free of charge.
15. The
Applicant shall establish a program to offer reduced rates for reasonable use
of the hotel and conference center, including use of the conference facilities
and rooms for the ballroom, by residents of ANC 5A, on a space available basis.
17. The
Applicant shall provide meeting space for ANC 5A residents’ annual holiday
party for a period of 20 years from the date the hotel opens. The meeting space will be free of charge and
will be on a space available basis.
At the conclusion of the
public hearing on September 24, 2015, upon motion by Vice-Chairman Cohen, as
seconded by Commissioner Miller, the Zoning Commission took final action to APPROVE this application by a vote of 5-0-0 (Anthony J. Hood, Marcie I.
Cohen, Robert E. Miller, Peter G. May, and Michael G. Turnbull to approve).
On November 9, 2015, upon
motion by Commissioner Miller, as seconded by Commissioner Turnbull, the Zoning
Commission took final action to APPROVE this
application at its public meeting by a vote of 5-0-0 (Anthony J. Hood, Marcie I. Cohen, Robert E. Miller, Peter G.
May, and Michael G. Turnbull to approve).
In accordance with the
provisions of 11 DCMR § 3028.8, this Order shall become final and effective
upon publication in the D.C. Register
on December 11, 2015.
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