5924098 Resolution 21-426, Closing of a Portion of the Public Alley in Square 2882, S.O. 14-21729, Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2016

A RESOLUTION

                                                        

21-426

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

March 1, 2016        

 

                                                                                                                                             

To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to close a portion of a public alley system in Square 2882, bounded by Euclid Street, N.W., to the north, 9th Street, N.W., to the east, Barry Place, N.W., to the south, and Sherman Avenue, N.W., to the west, in Ward 1.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Closing of a Portion of the Public Alley in Square 2882, S.O. 14-21729, Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2016”.

 

Sec. 2. (a) There exists an immediate need to approve emergency legislation to close a portion of the public alley system in Square 2882, S.O. 14-21729.

(b) The purpose of the alley closing is to facilitate the redevelopment of a parcel of land on the north side of Barry Place, N.W., between 9th Street and Sherman Avenue.  The approximate land area is 1.35 acres.  The site is partially vacant and otherwise currently improved with a warehouse and 6 townhomes.  The proposed development will consist of a 6-story mixed-use building offering 319 residential units totaling approximately 237,000 square feet, retail space of approximately 12,000 square feet, and a parking garage with approximately 145 spaces.  Vehicular access to the garage will be provided from 9th Street. 

(c) The proposed building will occupy 93% of the site, including all portions of the existing alley proposed to be closed.  Accordingly, there will be no need for the alleys upon completion of the proposed development.

(d) A permanent version of this legislation passed 1st reading unanimously on February 2, 2016, and will be considered by the Council on 2nd reading on March 1, 2016.  Making the closing effective sooner than after congressional review would enable the project to proceed without the risk of delay.

 

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia determines that the circumstances enumerated in section 2 constitute emergency circumstances making it necessary that the Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 2882, S.O. 14-21729, Emergency Act of 2016 be adopted after a single reading.

 

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.