5371004 Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing: Case No. 06-11N (The George Washington University)

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:                                   Thursday, May 4, 2015, @ 6:30 p.m.

Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room

441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-S

Washington, D.C.  20001

 

FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING: 

 

Case No.  06-11N (The George Washington University – 2007 Foggy Bottom Campus Plan – Modification of Conditions C-4 and C-7 of Z.C. Order No. 06-11/06-12)

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 2A

 

Application of The George Washington University, pursuant to 11 DCMR §§ 3035.5 and 3129, for approval of modifications to Conditions C-4 and C-7 of Z.C. Order No. 06-11/06-12 (the “Campus Plan Order”) to specify how the Foggy Bottom Campus Plan will count students associated with the recently-acquired Corcoran College of Art and Design.  No modification of the student caps is sought, nor does the University seek to change any other conditions of the Campus Plan or related first-stage PUD. 

 

The property that is the subject of this application includes the properties owned by the University and located within the area of its Foggy Bottom Campus, as defined in Condition C-2 of the Campus Plan Order.  This application involves the following properties: Square 39, Square 40, Square 41, Square 42 (Lots 54, 55)[1], Square 43 (Lot 26), Square 54, Square 55, Square 56, Square 57, Square 58 (Lots 1, 5, 6, 802, 803)[2], Square 75 (Lots 33, 34, 41, 46, 47, 861, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 2097)[3], Square 77[4], Square 79 (Lots 63, 64, 65, 808, 853, 854, 861, 862), Square 80 (Lots 2, 26, 27, 28, 29, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 800, 802, 811, 820, 822, 823, 824, 825, 828, 843)[5], Square 81 (Lot 846), Square 101 (Lots 58, 60, 62, 879), Square 102, Square 103 (1, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)[6], Square 121 (Lot 819), and Square 122 (Lots 29, 824, 825), hereinafter referred to as the “Property.”  The Property is generally bounded by K Street NW, Washington Circle, and Pennsylvania Avenue NW to the north; 24^th Street NW to the west; F Street to the south; and 19^th and 20^th Street NW to the east.  The Property is located in the R-5-D, R-5-E, SP‑2, C-3-C, and C-4 Zone Districts. 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Failure of the Applicant to appear at the public hearing will subject the application or appeal to dismissal at the discretion of the Commission.

 

·         Failure of the Applicant to be adequately prepared to present the application to the Commission, and address the required standards of proof for the application, may subject the application to postponement, dismissal, or denial.

 

The public hearing in this case will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 31 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Title 11, Zoning.  Pursuant to § 3117.4 of the Regulations, the Commission will impose time limits on the testimony of all individuals.

 

How to participate as a witness.

 

Interested persons or representatives of organizations may be heard at the public hearing. The Commission also requests that all witnesses prepare their testimony in writing, submit the written testimony prior to giving statements, and limit oral presentations to summaries of the most important points.  The applicable time limits for oral testimony are described below.  Written statements, in lieu of personal appearances or oral presentation, may be submitted for inclusion in the record.

 

How to participate as a party.

 

Any person who desires to participate as a party in this case must so request and must comply with the provisions of 11 DCMR § 3106.2.

 

A party has the right to cross-examine witnesses, to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, to receive a copy of the written decision of the Zoning Commission, and to exercise the other rights of parties as specified in the Zoning Regulations.   If you are still unsure of what it means to participate as a party and would like more information on this, please contact the Office of Zoning at [e-mail] or at [phone]. 

 

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.  Written statements may 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].

 

 

ANTHONY J. HOOD, MARCIE I. COHEN, ROBERT E. MILLER, PETER G. MAY, AND MICHAEL G. TURNBULL -------- ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY SARA A. BARDIN, DIRECTOR, AND BY SHARON S. SCHELLIN, SECRETARY TO THE ZONING COMMISSION.

 

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[1]   An application is pending before the Commission in Z.C. Case No. 06-11L to amend the Campus Plan to include Lots 820 and 840 in Square 42.

[2]   Reflects deletion of properties transferred out of University ownership and control.

[3]   Reflects changes to lots resulting from development approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-11G/06-12G.

[4]   Reflects changes to lots resulting from development approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-11J/06-12J.

[5]   Reflects changes to lots resulting from development approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-17 and amendment approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-11D.

[6]   Reflects changes to lots resulting from development approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-11A1/06-12A1, amendment approved in Z.C. Order No. 06-11D, and matter-of-right renovations.