Section 11-2927. STAGE 2 REVIEW CRITERIA

2927.1The criteria stated in the subsections that follow are applicable to Stage 2 applications.

2927.2External Connectivity – External connections shall provide adequate size, materials, lighting and signage to move users easily and safely.

2927.3Visual Relationship to Surroundings – A suitable visual relationship between building units and adjacent neighborhoods, Union Station and other historic landmarks, and the Federal precincts near the Capitol and the Supreme Court shall be provided, with particular attention paid to the eastern portion of the property north of Eye Street, N.E.

2927.4Active Entrances to Building Units – Public and publicly accessible areas such as sidewalks, parks, and plazas shall be activated through the use of operational entrances to retail, office, residential, and other uses.

2927.5Visual Façade Permeability – Where there are no operational entrances to uses, design of structures fronting on public and publicly accessible areas shall incorporate windows.  Or, where windows are not appropriate, unarticulated blank walls shall be minimized to the extent possible.

2927.6Environmental Stewardship – A high degree of environmental stewardship should be demonstrated; Characteristics may include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Onsite energy generation;

(b) Rainwater harvesting;

(c) Green roofs, including green spaces on the upper surface of the Platforms;

(d) Other landscaping on the upper surface of the Platforms such as rainwater capturing tree boxes;

(e) Use of native species, drought tolerant species, adequate planting depth and efficient irrigation in landscaping;

(f) Use of efficient plumbing fixtures and fittings, enhanced insulation, and cool roofing;

(g) Use of environmentally friendly products in construction and operation;

(h) Natural lighting, including large windows, light wells, skylights, and daylight penetration to railroad facilities below the Platforms;

(i) Natural ventilation, including balconies, terraces, operable windows, and vent shafts;

(j) Minimizing construction waste; or

(k) Facilitation of transit usage by allowing and/or constructing improved access to transit facilities and interconnections between transit modes.

2927.7Private Open Space – Residential uses shall incorporate private open space such as balconies and terraces for individual units where practical and architecturally compatible.

2927.8Design of Open Spaces – Public and private open spaces shall incorporate shaded areas and adequate seating capacity.

2927.9Light and Air – Adequate light and air shall be provided to all building units in the USN District.

2927.10Parking Access – Convenient access shall be provided from any parking provided to the uses it is intended to serve.

2927.11Community Outreach – The application shall demonstrate that community outreach has occurred through participation in multiple venues and through multiple formats, including the affected ANC, and which could include but not be limited to meetings with the community, an informational website, emails, or mailed flyers.

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, 4808 (June 3, 2011).