5328615 Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing: Case No. 14-07 (1250 4th ST EDENS, LLC)

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:                       Thursday, March 26, 2015, @ 6:30 P.M.

                                                            Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room

                                                            441 4^th Street, N.W., Suite 220

                                                            Washington, D.C.  20001

 

FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:

 

Z.C. CASE NO. 14-07 (1250 4^th ST EDENS, LLC – First-Stage and Consolidated PUD Approval & Related Map Amendment @ Square 3587, Parcels 129/77, 129/95, and 129/96) (1270 4^th Street, NE)

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 5D

 

On May 5, 2014, the Office of Zoning received an application from 1250 4^th ST EDENS, LLC (the “Applicant”).  The Applicant requested approval of a consolidated planned unit development ("PUD") and related map amendment from C-M-1 to C-3-C for Parcels 129/95 and 129/96. 

 

The Office of Planning provided its report on June 20, 2014, which recommended that the case be set down by the Zoning Commission.  The case was set down for hearing on June 30, 2014.  The Applicant filed its pre-hearing statement on August 6, 2014 and August 27, 2014.  The public hearing was originally scheduled for December 18, 2014, and notice of public hearing was published in the D.C. Register on September 26, 2014. 

 

On November 26, 2014, the Applicant requested a postponement of the public hearing, and the Commission postponed the hearing to February 19, 2015.  Notice of the rescheduled public hearing was published in the D.C. Register on December 12, 2015.

 

On January 21, 2015, the Applicant requested a second postponement of the public hearing, and the Commission postponed the hearing to March 26, 2015.

 

On January 27, 2015, the Office of Zoning received a request from the Applicant to modify the PUD to incorporate Parcel 129/77 as a first-stage PUD and related map amendment from C-M-1 to C-3-C.  The Office of Planning provided its report on January 30, 2015, which recommended that the modification be set down by the Zoning Commission.  The modification was set down for hearing on February 9, 2015; at that time, the Commission waived the requirement under § 3013.7 for the Applicant to submit an initial pre-hearing statement on the first-stage component.  The Commission directed the Office of Zoning to issue a revised notice of public hearing pursuant to § 3014.1 of the Zoning Regulations advertising a public hearing on the combined first-stage and consolidated PUD for March 26, 2015, and the Commission authorized an abbreviated timeframe for the publication of such notice.    

 

The property that is the subject of this application consists of approximately 67,200 square feet of land.  The property is bounded by industrial buildings to the north and south, 4^th Street N.E. to the east, and an alley to the west. This property is legally identified as Square 3587, Parcels 129/77, 129/95, and 129/96.  

 

The Applicant proposes to develop a new mixed-use development on the site, consisting of approximately 41,042 square feet of retail and approximately 496,558 square feet of residential.  The project will contain a total of approximately 537,600 gross square feet, for a floor area ratio (“FAR”) of 8.0. It will have a height of 110 feet.  The project will also include an underground parking garage with approximately 450-570 parking spaces.  The consolidated portion of the PUD will permit the construction of a mixed-use residential and retail building with approximately 355,309 square feet of residential use and approximately 29,042 square feet of retail use on the southern portion of the Property. 

 

The C-3-C Zone District permits matter-of-right development for major business and employment centers of medium/high density development, including office, retail, housing, and mixed uses to a maximum lot occupancy of 100%, a maximum PUD density of 8.0 FAR for residential and for other permitted uses, and a maximum PUD height of 130 feet. 

 

This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3022.

 

Except for the affected ANC, any person who desires to participate as a party in this case must clearly demonstrate that the person’s interests would likely be more significantly, distinctly, or uniquely affected by the proposed zoning action than other persons in the general public.  Persons seeking party status shall file with the Commission, not less than 14 days prior to the date set for the hearing, a Form 140 – Party Status Application, a copy of which may be downloaded from the Office of Zoning’s website at: http://dcoz.dc.gov/services/app.shtm.  This form may also be obtained from the Office of Zoning at the address stated below.

 

If an affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC), pursuant to 11 DCMR 3012.5, intends to participate at the hearing, the ANC shall also submit the information cited in § 3012.5 (a) through (i).  The written report of the ANC shall be filed no later than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing.

 

All individuals, organizations, or associations wishing to testify in this case are encouraged to inform the Office of Zoning their intent to testify prior to the hearing date.  This can be done by mail sent to the address stated below, e-mail ([e-mail]), or by calling [phone]. 

 

The following maximum time limits for oral testimony shall be adhered to and no time may be ceded:

 

            1.         Applicant and parties in support         60 minutes collectively

            2.         Parties in opposition                           60 minutes collectively

            3.         Organizations                                      5 minutes each

            4.         Individuals                                          3 minutes each

 

Pursuant to § 3020.3, the Commission may increase or decrease the time allowed above, in which case, the presiding officer shall ensure reasonable balance in the allocation of time between proponents and opponents.

 

Written statements, in lieu of oral testimony, may be submitted for inclusion in the record.  The public is encouraged to submit written testimony through the Interactive Zoning Information System (IZIS) at http://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Login.aspx; however, written statements may also be submitted by mail to 441 4^th Street, N.W., Suite 200-S, Washington, DC 20001; by e-mail to [e-mail]; or by fax to [phone].   Please include the case number on your submission.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ZONING AT [phone].