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ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, May 14, 2015, @ 6:30 p.m.
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20001
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:
Z.C. Case No. 14-14 (Jemal’s CDC, LLC – Consolidated PUD and Related Map Amendment @ Square 833, Lot 47)
THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 6C
On August 6, 2014, the Office of Zoning received an application from Jemal's CDC, LLC (the "Applicant") requesting approval of a consolidated planned unit development ("PUD") and related zoning map amendment from the HS-H/C-2-A District to the HS-H/C-2-B Zone District for property located at 501 H Street, N.E. (Square 833, Lot 47) (the "Property"). The Office of Planning submitted a report to the Zoning Commission, dated September 19, 2014. At its September 29, 2014, public meeting, the Zoning Commission voted to set down the application for a public hearing. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement on February 27, 2015.
The Property that is the subject of this application is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 5th and H Streets, N.E., and is bounded by H Street to the north, 5th Street to the west, a public alley to the south, and private property to the east. The Property has a land area of approximately 9,813 square feet. The Property is located in Ward 6 and is within the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commission ("ANC") 6C.
The proposed project is a mixed-use residential development with retail uses on the cellar, first, and second levels. Approximately 17,562 square feet of gross floor area and approximately 7,856 square feet of cellar floor area will be devoted to retail uses. Approximately 30,475 square feet of gross floor area will be devoted to residential uses, comprised of 28 units (plus or minus three units). No less than eight percent of the residential gross floor area will be devoted to affordable housing, with 50% of the affordable units devoted to low-income households and 50% of the affordable units devoted to moderate-income households. The project will have an overall density of 4.90 floor area ratio (“FAR”) and a maximum height of 77 feet, 5 inches, as permitted in the HS-H/C-2-B Zone District. Six compact parking spaces will be provided at the rear of the Property.
This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3022.
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 § 3022.3.
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 dcoz@dc.gov or at (202) 727-6311.
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) intends to participate at the hearing, the ANC shall submit the written report described in § 3012.5 no later than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing. The report shall contain the information indicated in § 3012.5 (a) through (i).
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 (donna.hanousek@dc.gov), or by calling (202) 727-0789.
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 4th Street, N.W., Suite 200-S, Washington, DC 20001; by e-mail to zcsubmissions@dc.gov; or by fax to (202) 727-6072. Please include the case number on your submission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ZONING AT (202) 727-6311.
ANTHONY J. HOOD, MARCIE I. COHEN, ROBERT 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.
