Thursday, May 26, 2016

more --> DC Court of Appeals cancels 901 Monroe PUD; will this set a precedent for the McMillan PUD ?

Click on the link to read the entire Washington Business Journal post.

DC Court of Appeals cancels 901 Monroe PUD; will this impact the McMillan PUD perhaps ?

See these tweets from WBJ reporter Michael Neibauer:

Michael Neibauer ‏@WBJNeibs 3m3 minutes ago

DC Court of Appeals has flat out cancelled 901 Monroe PUD in #Brookland. Might be a first. http://www.dccourts.gov/internet/documents/15-AA-979.pdf …

Michael Neibauer ‏@WBJNeibs 2m2 minutes ago

Court sided with "200-footers" who argued proposed 901 Monroe was medium density, not moderate density. Instead of remanding, PUD denied.

Michael Neibauer ‏@WBJNeibs

Decision should give hope to other groups fighting PUDs in the courts. There's one in particular I'm thinking of. It starts with Mc.

WaPo: "Woman robbed at gunpoint while unloading groceries from car occupied by child"

Click on the link to read the entire Washington Post article.

This would be the crime that occurred on the 1700 block of 4th Street NW.

Woman robbed at gunpoint while unloading groceries from car occupied by child

By Peter Hermann

May 26 at 9:32 AM

A woman unloading groceries from a car occupied by her child was robbed at gunpoint of her purse, phone and diaper bag Tuesday afternoon in Northwest Washington’s Truxton Circle neighborhood, D.C. police said.
“Give me everything,” the victim said her assailant yelled at her, as he pointed a silver handgun. After stealing the items, police said the gunman drove off in an older-model blue-green van.
The daylight holdup in a residential area off Rhode Island Avenue NW was among at least a dozen robberies reported in the District since Tuesday.
...

2015-2016 NCMS grant application now out - deadline is Friday, 06-10-2016

See this grant application announcement from North Capitol Main Street, Inc.

Note that the deadline is Friday, 06-10-2016.

North Capitol Main Street Grant Application 2015 - 2016 by Scott Roberts
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cat found in the alley between 1st and U and RI Ave NW

See this 05-26-2016 message:

Gray Kitten found in the alley between 1st and U and Rhode island Ave. Wearing a collar with a bell, but no information.

MPD: armed carjackng at 5:33 am at 1st and Florida Ave NW

See this tweet and image from this morning:

Bloomingdame ‏@bloomingdame

MPD still on site #truxtoncircle next to park - across from #BloomingdaleDC

6:01 AM - 26 May 2016

from ANC5E04 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney: ANC 5E04 May 2016 community update

<5e04 anc.dc.gov="">From the Eckington list at Google Groups:

ANC 5E04 May 2016 Community Update

“Pinkney, Sylvia (SMD 5E04)" <5e04 anc.dc.gov="">: May 25 11:04PM

The next ANC 5E public monthly meeting is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:00 pm, Friendship-Armstrong Public Charter School, 1400 First Street, NW.

ANC 5E voted to:

Oppose MRP/RIA Shopping Center PUD Application.

Support A Letter of Support for Wesley Housing Development Corporation for DHCD Funding to Rehab the Brookland Place Apartment Complex located at 7th and Hamilton Street, NE.

Support A Letter of Support for Traffic Calming near U & V Street, NW.

Support BZA #19296 - 26 Adams Street, NW - Special Exception to Adding Slider Doors to the Third Floor on the Back of the House as well as a Dormer Above the Doors.

Support A resolution in opposition to a homeless family shelter proposed for 326 R Street, NE.

Harry Thomas Recreation Center

Single Member District 5E04 meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016. The meeting convenes from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Summit Apartments, 116 T Street, NE, second floor conference room. The agenda reflects presentations by the Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of General Services, and Statehood/Constitution representatives.

Opening of Area Outdoor Swimming Pools

The District of Columbia outdoor swimming pools will open for the season Memorial Day weekend. For all new comers to the Eckington community, our Harry Thomas Recreation Center, located at 1743 Lincoln Road, NE, is home to one of the few outdoor swimming pools in Ward 5. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!!!

Summer 2016 Pool Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm: Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Closed Tuesday.

Historic Designation

The ANC 5E continues to work toward formulating criteria for civic associations/communities, seeking historic designation, to follow prior to requesting application support.

McMillan Development

Vision McMillan Partners, along with the District of Columbia, announced that an update of the McMillan Concept Design has been submitted to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). This update is in response to the HPRB's recommendation that it conduct a final design review of the project following approval by the Zoning Commission and the Mayor's Agent.

The submission materials focus on the public parcels, including the park, service courts and elements within those parcels that were refined since HPRB approval in October 2013. The hearing is scheduled for 1:45 to 3:00 pm Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 441 4th Street, NW.

Sylvia Pinkney

MPD: Person(s) of Interest Sought in Two Sexual Abuse Offenses on the unit block of R Street NW

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:36 PM
To: Undisclosed recipients:
Subject: [MPD-5D] Person(s) of Interest Sought in Two Sexual Abuse Offenses

Public Information Office: 202-727-4383

May 25, 2016

Person(s) of Interest Sought in Two Sexual Abuse Offenses

(Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Sexual Assault Unit seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect or suspects in connection with two Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred at the following:

On Sunday, April 3, 2016, in the Unit block of R Street, Northwest, at approximately 2:00 am, a suspect approached the victim from behind, digitally penetrated her with his fingers, and then fled the scene. (Second Degree Sexual Abuse)

The suspect is described as a black male with short hair in his mid-30s to 40s, about 5’7” to 5’11” tall, wearing a neutral colored jacket and jeans.

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in the Unit block of R Street, Northwest, at approximately 2:30 am, a suspect approached the victim from behind, groped her through her clothing, and then fled the scene. (Third Degree Sexual Abuse)

The suspect is described as a black male who was bald, in his late 20s to 30s, about 5’6’’ to 5’7’’ tall, wearing a white shirt.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating both offenses and attempting to determine if the offenses are connected.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a serious crime committed in the District of Columbia.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

do you patronize the Wednesday afternoon Arcadia Mobile Market in LeDriot Park ?

See this tweet and image:

Scott Roberts ‏@ScottRobertsDC

potatoes, sweet potatoes & apples here at today's @ArcadiaMM in @LeDroitParkDC #BloomingdaleDC @ArcadiaFood

6:18 PM - 25 May 2016

The Arcadia Mobile Market visits 3rd and Elm Street NW on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 7 pm.

McMillan on Thursday's HPRB agenda

Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:03 PM
To: HistoricWashington@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HistoricWashington] HPRB Live Video Webcast - REVISED Agenda May 26 and June 2, 2016

Greetings: Tomorrow's HPRB hearing will be webcast live at 9:00 AM. Please Citizens may view the hearing at this URL: http://planning.dc.gov/node/568302 Please select "View Live Video".

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES for Both Days:

May 26 Agenda

HISTORIC LANDMARK/CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

6. 3:00 – 4:30 Tregaron Estate, 3100 Macomb Street NW, HPA 16-053, concept/construction of new classroom building and site alterations [deferred at request of the applicant]

June 2 Agenda

HISTORIC LANDMARK

11. 1:15 – 2:00 Duke Ellington School (Western High School), 35th and R Streets NW, HPA 14-133 and 14-322, revisions to approved concept [withdrawn by applicant]

The Revised Agenda and Staff Reports are posted on our website at: http://planning.dc.gov/node/1160501 . The Revised agenda is also copied below.

__________

MAY 26 MEETING

CONSENT CALENDAR

LANDMARK NOMINATION

A. U.S. Post Office Department Mail Equipment Shops, 2135 5th Street NE, Case 16-08

CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

B. 3703 Reno Road NW, HPA 16-382, concept/rear addition

C. 3512 Rodman Street NW, HPA 16-345, concept/rear addition and front porch

DUPONT CIRCLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

D. 1510 and 1512 21st St NW, HPA 16-148, concept/renovation and four-story rear addition

TAKOMA PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

E. 324 Aspen Street NW, HPA 16-372, concept/rear addition

U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

F. 1909 9th Street NW, HPA 16-095, concept/roof addition

AGENDA

HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION

1. 9:10 – 10:00 Mount Vernon Seminary for Girls, 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW, Case 15-22

16TH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

2. 10:00 – 10:45 1101-1111 16th Street NW, HPA 16-157, concept/façade alterations to non-contributing buildings

DUPONT CIRCLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

3. 10:45 – 11:45 2000 Florida Avenue NW, HPA 16-258, concept/exterior alteration to American Geophysical Union

11:45 LUNCH BREAK

HISTORIC LANDMARK/16TH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

4. 12:45 – 1:45 St. Regis (formerly Carlton Hotel), 923 16th Street NW, HPA 16-293, concept/side and roof addition

HISTORIC LANDMARK

5. 1:45 – 3:00 McMillan Reservoir Park, HPA 16-310, 2501 First Street NW, final concept/park, community center and north and south service courts

3:00 ADJOURN

HISTORIC LANDMARK/CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

6. Tregaron Estate, 3100 Macomb Street NW, HPA 16-053, concept/construction of new classroom building and site alterations [deferred at request of the applicant]

JUNE 2 MEETING

SHAW HISTORIC DISTRICT

7. 9:00 – 10:00 1336 8th Street, NW, HPA 16-353, concept/new construction

14TH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

8. 10:00 – 11:00 1701-1711 14th Street, NW, HPA 16-379, concept/renovation and new construction of seven story retail and residential building

MOUNT PLEASANT HISTORIC DISTRICT

9. 11:00 – 11:45 3118-3120 16th Street NW, HPA 16-312, revised concept/side and roof additions to two buildings

SHERIDAN KALORAMA HISTORIC DISTRICT

10. 11:45 – 12:30 2161 Florida Avenue NW, HPA 16-377, concept/roof addition on two-story carriage house

12:30 ADJOURN

HISTORIC LANDMARK

11. Duke Ellington School (Western High School), 35th and R Streets NW, HPA 14- 133 and 14-322, revisions to approved concept [withdrawn by applicant]

________

Bruce Yarnall • Historic Preservation Operations Manager

DC Office of Planning

1100 4th Street SW, Suite E650 • Washington, DC 20024

202.442.8835

bruce.yarnall@dc.gov

planning.dc.gov

DC Water 1st Street Tunnel Update for today

From: Sharon Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 6:49 PM
Subject: FST Update

Bloomingdale Neighbors,

The First Street Tunnel team will be working until 7 PM at V St today with a concrete placement. We will also be working at V St and potentially Adams St. on Saturday. We will not be working on Sunday or Monday.

Please join us for the Tunnel Forum tomorrow at 7 PM at St. George’s Episcopal Church.

Best regards,

Sharon Robinson-Goods, APR

Public Relations Lead, SKJD

DC Water Clean Rivers
First Street Tunnel
5000 Overlook Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20036
202-494-5338

latest for McMillan: more concrete

From: WARD5@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WARD5@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5:00 PM
To: ward5@yahoogroups.com; HistoricWashington@yahoogroups.com; bloomingdaledc@yahoogroups.com; friends-of-mcmillan-park@googlegroups.com
Subject: [WARD5] Latest for McMillan: More Concrete; HPRB hearing Thursday

Latest for McMillan: More Concrete

Thursday Hearing Before Historic Preservation Board

The DC Historic Preservation Review Board this Thursday, tomorrow, to consider revised plans for the 2-million-plus square feet development of the 25-acre McMillan Park. The new plans show that the public amphitheater including a large stream and public pond, is to be replaced with concrete pavers.

Before:

http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/hprb_approves_mcmillan_plans_new_renderings/7770

After:

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2016/05/the-latest-on-mcmillan-a-playground-a-plaza-and-a.html#g1

Most shocking is the complete disappearance of the central water wells and the central fountain that were originally proposed to be integrated into and around the existing McMillan sand silos. These too have been replaced with more concrete pavers and stone stairwells, without explanation for this change in design.

Original central water fountain:

http://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2013/04/2013-04-04_South_Service_Court_View_550.jpg

These water features were among the few connections to McMillan’s clean-water history as a national and local landmark.

Despite widespread resident opposition and lawsuits, as well as fundamental District of Columbia planning documents showing that vast majority of the historic McMillan Park should remain as open public space, two years ago the DC Historic Preservation Review Board approved a project that destroys nearly 20 acres of historically significant underground water cells, and paves over more than two-thirds of the 25-acre park with 2+ million square feet of high-density commercial and residential redevelopment at the intersection of North Capitol and Michigan Avenues in Northwest DC.

The HPRB will meet to discuss changes to the plans from two years ago, this Thursday at 441 4^th Street NW, Room 220 South; the schedule calls for McMillan to come up at 1:45 pm.

Individuals and organization representatives are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and express their opposition to the new change in design.

HPRB agenda:

http://planning.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/op/publication/attachments/HPRB%20Agenda%20and%20Consent%20Calendar%2005%202016.pdf

Envision McMillan Partners plans:

http://envisionmcmillan.com/wp-content/uploads/McMillan-HPRB-Final-Concept-Plan-Submission-16.05.16-FINAL.pdf

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dirt bikes on Florida Avenue yesterday evening

See this 05-25-2016 message from a Florida Avenue NW resident:

Last night, just after rush hour, those of us who live in the unit block of Florida Ave., NW were treated to a horde of dirt bikes and ATVs numbering about 20 which descended upon us from the East. The bikes and ATVs were operated by young men wearing ski masks covering all but their eyes. Traffic came to a standstill as the machines zipped up and down the street performing stunts (wheelies and crossovers) at great speeds. The noise was deafening and the maneuvering and speed on the sidewalks and through the alleys exhilarating. The machines were brightly colored and appeared to be brand-new. Adding to the excitement was the dirt and flowers flying from the tree boxes and the pedestrians cowering into the stairwells. The performance lasted about 5 minutes and rivaled scenes we typically see in an action movie depicting bad bikers terrorizing a community. Of course, this was reality and just a bunch of young guys out having fun, although it was a little disconcerting watching them pull down the masks over their faces. We thought it was so entertaining that we called 911 so that MPD could come and enjoy the show with us. They must have been busy because none appeared except the one that had been sitting in the gas station while all of this was going on (I wonder if the squad car got dirty when the bikes and ATVs dug up the gas station lawn spewing dirt everywhere). It must’ve been very exciting for that police officer to be so close to the action. Finally, the bikes left in the direction of U Street and we were able to get back to watching the Nats game. In hindsight, I wish I had recorded it and passed it on to the developers of all the new condos going up in the block. Perhaps a little lawlessness would be good for sales. Anyway, it sure sounds like the beginning of an exciting summer.

from Common Good City Farm: Come to our Farm Stand this Thursday from 4pm-7pm!

From: LeDroitPark@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 1:43 PM
To: ledroitpark@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LeDroitPark] Come to our Farm Stand this Thursday from 4-7pm!

Hi Everyone!

Come out to our Farm Stand tomorrow from 4-7pm!

We will have:

Kale (Red Russian & Siberian)

Collards

Chard

Lettuce (Vulcan, Alkindus, Romaine)

Many thanks!

--
Josephine Chu
Program and Outreach Coordinator
Common Good City Farm
V Street between 2nd and 4th Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-559-7513 (office)

@cmmngoodctyfarm
facebook.com/CommonGoodCityFarm
http://www.commongoodcityfarm.org

Common Good City Farm's mission is to grow food, educate, and help
low-income DC community members meet their food needs. Our programs
provide hands-on training in food production, healthy eating, and
environmental sustainability.

Federal employee? Our CFC# is 74984.

Signup for our e-newsletter: http://commongoodcityfarm.org/join

applications due in one week for the 2016 Bloomingdale Civic Association Scholarship !

The deadline for the 2016 Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) Scholarship applications is Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

This year the BCA is awarding two $1,500 scholarships to students accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical program for the Fall 2016 semester.

Eligible applicants must:

-Reside within the District-recognized boundaries of Bloomingdale (see map) AND/OR be a student or alumni of McKinley or Dunbar H.S.;

-Have a 2.5 or above GPA for the most recently completed academic year; and,
Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical program for the Fall 2015 semester.

**Applicants (or whose parent or guardian) who are members of the BCA at the time of application are eligible for additional points on their application** Click here to find out more about membership in the BCA.

Applications are due by June 1, 2016. Recipients will be announced at the June 20, 2015 BCA meeting.

Bloomingdale Civic Assn Scholarship Flyer 2016 by Scott Roberts

Bloomingdale Civic Assn Scholarship Cover Sheet 2016.docx by Scott Roberts

Bloomingdale Civic Assn Scholarship Scoring Rubric 2016 by Scott Roberts

McMillan listed under DMPED development projects for Ward 5

Bloomingdale's McMillan Sand Filtration site is listed under the Ward 5 DMPED development projects -- "in the pipeline."

Here is the link to this data.

McMillan listed under DMPED affordable housing project in the pipeline for Ward 5

And more from Open.dc.gov.

McMillan is listed in the chart below under Affordable Housing.

Once again, here is the link to all of this data.

Friendship PCS (formerly CAPCS) at 1st & P St NW: industrial revenue bond project in the neighborhood within Ward 5

More data from Open.dc.gov

The Friendship Public Charter School -- formerly the CAPCS -- at 1s & P St NW -- is an industrial revenue bond project for Ward 5.

And now you know this.

Great Street grant awardees in the neighborhood within Ward 5: Cultivate the City, Milk Cult, Rustik Tavern and Big Bear Cafe

More neighborhood data from this link.

This post is on the Great Streets grant awardees.

Note that 1516 North Capitol Street NW is now occupied by North Capitol Pharmacy, which has not yet opened (formerly London Bailey Studio).

Cultivate the City has a field on an empty lot on North Capitol Street NW.

Milk Cult has a warehouse on Hanover Place NW.

14 & 16 Florida Ave NW; 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14 Q St NW - former vacant/abandoned residential properties in the neighborhood tracked by the DMPED Economic Intelligence Dashboard

See this Open.dc.gov info on DMPED's Property Acquisition and Disposition Division (PADD), which I have never heard of before.

Here is the link to this data.

See what's on the list for Ward 5:

Here is the link for Ward 5.

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