ANC3B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Glover Park and Cathedral Heights Washington DC

Upcoming ANC3B Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025
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May-August 2022 Meeting Reports

Highlights of ANC 3B Meetings for May-August

May 2022

  • The ANC approved a letter to the Council supporting budget language requiring the design for the Stoddert renovation to allow for adding a third floor in the future as needed.
  • Christian Piñeiro from DDOT gave a presentation on the simplified process for requesting a Traffic Safely Investigation via DC 311.  Residents need to respond to a series of questions, describe the problem, and provide any related material and photos. The timetable for DDOT response is also streamlined.
  • Representatives from 3300 Whitehaven Street presented their proposal to add a gymnasium at the British International School, occupying 3 levels in a portion of the current underground parking garage.
  • Residents were invited to present comments on DDOT’s proposal to install protected bike lanes on the south/west side of Tunlaw Road north of Calvert. DDOT’s preliminary plans are available at anc3b.org.

June 2022

  • Gabriel Robinson, Director of the DC Dept of Motor Vehicles, gave a presentation on DMV services and initiatives including the requirements for residents to have a REAL ID form of driver’s license or other government-issued ID in order to board airline flights in the United States as of May 3. 2023.
  • The ANC voted to support changes to the liquor license at Wingo’s (2218 Wisconsin Ave, NW) to allow karaoke, saxophone music and other limited entertainment, with protections against excess noise.
  • The ANC opened a community comment period on an application for a possible Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Glover Park at 2332 Wisconsin Avenue, which was presented at the ANC April meeting.

July 2022

  • Commander Duncan Bedlion, MPD 2D, spoke about illegal use of off-road vehicles on public streets and adopted a resolution encouraging the Council to consider changes in penalties and support other options to address the problem.
  • WMATA representatives discussed Metrobus service to ANC 3B including recent changes that restored D2 weekday service to pre-COVID levels on May 29.  Adjustments were also made to the N2 and N4 routes and the 33 bus route was extended during late night service to go to L’Enfant Plaza rather than stopping at Federal Triangle.  WMATA said there are no immediate plans t bring back the 37 or D1 weekday peak hour service until current bus lines become overcrowded.
  • The design team at 3300 Whitehaven Street Architects hired by the British International School presented preliminary plans for converting the office buildings behind the British International School into 278 residential units with added landscaping and public amenities.
  • The ANC voted to oppose the application for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary at the current site of Laliguras at 2332 Wisconsin Avenue.
  • After further discussion, the ANC adopted a letter to DDOT with recommendations for protected bike lanes on New Mexico Avenue and Tunlaw Road through ANC3B, north of Calvert Street. The Commission expressed support for protected bike lanes and other safety improvements but asked for review of plans to remove so many on-street parking spaces alongside apartment buildings behind the Russian embassy and called for additional resident parking spaces on Tunlaw and parking alternatives for workers in the commercial area to make up for loss of on-street parking due to installation of bike lanes.

August 2022 (Special Meeting on a single topic, to meet an ABRA deadline for comments on August 22)

  • Amitie Enterprises presented their plans for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary (MMD) at 2216 Wisconsin Avenue (currently Subway). Amitie was one of six finalists announced by ABRA in late July for the one available license in Ward 3 or Ward 5. ANC 3B had not previously been informed that there was another company applying to open an MMD at a location in Glover Park.
  • The ANC asked questions and took public comments at the meeting and by email. Based on the comments and available information, the Commissioners voted unanimously to send ABRA a statement outlining the difficulties with the site and opposing the Amitie application for an MMD at this location. No more than one license can be awarded in Ward 3. ABRA will “score” the six finalists and a decision is expected in September.

Next Meeting:  Thursday, September 8th