Section 11-2903. THE PLATFORM

2903.1The buildings to be erected within the USN will be supported by two (2) platforms erected above the existing railroad tracks and separated by H Street, N.E. (the “Platform” or “Platforms”).

2903.2The Platforms will be generally horizontal structures that provide support for the new surface area, above the railroad tracks, on which development will be built.

2903.3In addition to providing structural support, the Platforms may house mechanical equipment, parking and loading areas, and non-residential, residential, retail, and arts uses permitted by §§ 2913 through 2916, as well as utilities and rail-related uses.

2903.4Structures below the grade of the railroad tracks and generally vertical, above-grade columns and structures will support the Platforms (collectively “Foundation Systems”).  The term “Platform” or “Platforms”, when used in this chapter, does not include Foundation Systems or any station and rail-related functions or facilities that are constructed below the Platforms on the subjacent lots.

2903.5Although portions of a Platform may extend below the volume of an air rights lot, any provision of this chapter pertaining to the Platform shall apply to the entire Platform.

authority

The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (the “Commission”), pursuant to its authority under §§ 1 and 3 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, 799; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-641.01 and 6-641.0).

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 4788, 4795 (June 3, 2011).