July 2023
- A zoning variance request was considered for 2236 40th Street, NW. The developer seeks to add two more units to a 4 unit building and move the entrance to the northside. Residents in the building immediately north of the proposed development object to a northside entrance because of the narrow space between the buildings. After a lengthy discussion, ANC 3B delayed the vote on the request and asked that the developer and neighboring residents take an additional month to try to negotiate a solution.
- A zoning variance request was considered for 2315-2323 40th Place, NW. The developer seeks to add 7 units at the ground level to an existing 45 unit rental building but does not propose changing the current footprint. Except for landscaping, the renovations will be confined to the interior spaces. ANC 3B approved the variance request.
- A resolution was passed supporting All About Burger’s request for a Class D (beer and wine only) liquor license application that includes a carryout and delivery endorsement.
June 2023
- Lt. Johnson report an increase in crime again in the past 30 days compared to last year, from 11 incidents to 19. The increase was driven by an increase in thefts from auto as well as a stolen car. Because of an increase in car vandalism in the area of Tunlaw Road and Fulton Street, MPD is increasing patrols in the area.
- A resolution was passed to send a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration regarding emergency rule-making for cannabis regulation. While 3B is generally in favor of the regulations, the letter points our concerns regarding the issue of second-hand smoke and the proposal to allow outdoor “safe use” spaces at cannabis facilities.
- Commissioner Howie reported that the Council passed a budget for an additional $6.2 million for Stoddert expansion allowing for general upgrades, two new classrooms and a new cafeteria to be built on the west side of the building.
May 2023
- Lt. Johnson reported that crime went up in the past 30 days compared to the same period a year ago, from 8 incidents to 13. The most serious was a robbery at gunpoint at Domino’s in late April. No one was hurt and no arrests have been made yet. Other crimes were mostly vehicle break-ins, mostly plumbing trucks.
- Sean Burnett and Gilberto Solano from the DDOT Protected Bike Lane program gave an update on the “90 percent” design of the bike lanes to be installed from Nebraska to Calvert on New Mexico and Tunlaw. The 90 percent plans are available to review on the anc3b website.
- ANC 3B approved a grant request from GPCA’s Glover Park Day Committee for $2500 to help defray the costs of rental of the tables, chairs and the stage.
- Christian Pineiro (community outreach specialist) and Sahar Nabaee (traffic engineer) from DDOT discussed traffic calming measures for problem intersections identified by ANC 3B Commissioners. Vertical traffic guidelines are available on the DDOT web site.
- Barbara Bazron, Director of the DC Department of Behavioral Health, gave an overview of the Mayor’s FY 2024 budget. Commissioner Blumenthal asked the Director to come to a future meeting to talk about options for dealing with people whose mental health issues create problems in public.
- A resolution was passed detailing ANC 3B’s concerns regarding the loss of bus service to Glover Park and Cathedral Heights as proposed by the current WMATA plan.
- A motion was passed to send a letter of support for Stoddert additions including eight new classrooms and a new cafeteria on the west side of the building.