Section 11-Z405. REFERRALS TO AND REPORTS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

405.1 For applications for which setdown is required, as soon as an application is accepted by the Director, the matter shall be referred to the Office of Planning, who shall coordinate with other public agencies that may be requested to provide information and assistance, depending on the nature of the case.

405.2 As to those applications for which set down is not required, as soon as an application is accepted for filing by the Director, a copy of the application shall be referred to the Office of Planning and other appropriate agencies for review and comment. A copy shall also be sent for review and comment to:

 

(a)The National Capital Planning Commission of:

 

(1)All Subtitle K, Chapter 2 applications;

 

(2)Those applications for approval pursuant to Subtitle K § 512.1(a) and (d);

 

(3)The portion of the application for Master Plan approval relating to the single building south of H Street pursuant to Subtitle K § 316.1;

 

(4)Those applications for stage 1 or consolidated approval for any part of the single building south of H Street pursuant to Subtitle K § 317.1; and 

 

(5) Those applications for approval pursuant to Subtitle I § 618; 

 

(b)The Capitol Police Board for those applications for approval pursuant to Subtitle K § 515.4; and

 

(c)The District Department of Transportation for those applications for special exception approval pursuant to Subtitle K § 412.

 

405.3 The Office of Planning shall coordinate review of the case and prepare a preliminary setdown report that contains its written recommendations pertaining to the project. The setdown report shall include any written reports submitted by all relevant public agencies including, but not limited to, the District Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and, if a historic district or historic landmark is involved, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).

405.4 The written reports and recommendations requested by the Commission shall be filed by the Office of Planning with the Director at least ten (10) days in advance of the public hearing for inclusion in the public record.

405.5 For a design review case, the Office of Planning shall report on the:

(a) Compatibility of the proposed development with the Comprehensive Plan; and

(b) The quality of the urban design and site design of the proposed development, with emphasis on the design review evaluation standards in Subtitle X, Chapter 6.

405.6  For a planned unit development (PUD) case, the Office of Planning shall report on the:

(a) Suitability of the site for use as a PUD;

(b) Appropriateness, character, scale, mixture of uses, and design of the uses proposed for the proposed development, and other identifiable public benefits;

(c) Compatibility of the proposed development with the Comprehensive Plan and the goals of the PUD process;

(d) The quality of the urban design and site design of the proposed development;

(e) Issues or concerns raised by the affected ANC or community members; and

(f) Conformance with the PUD evaluation standards.

405.7  For a map amendment case, the Office of Planning shall report on the:

(a) Compatibility of the proposed zoning with the Comprehensive Plan and other approved plans; and

(b) Issues or concerns raised by the affected ANC(s) or community members.

405.8 The Commission shall give “great weight” to the written report of the Office of Planning pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 6-623.04.

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 3573 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016).