5378279 Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing: Case No. 11-15D (Howard University)

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:           Thursday, May 21, 2015, @ 6:30  p.m. – 1^st Case

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: 

 

Z.C. Case No.  11-15D (Howard University – Amendment to the Howard University Central Campus Master Plan)

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 1B

 

On November 7, 2014, the Office of Zoning received an application from Howard University (“Applicant’) seeking an amendment to the Howard University Central Campus Master Plan ("Campus Plan"), dated June 29 2011, and approved pursuant to Z.C. Order No. 11-15.  The amendment proposes to exclude Lots 742-749, 756-769, 1038, and 1039 in Square 2882 (the “Property”) from the Campus Plan in order to facilitate the approval of a mixed-use planned unit development (“PUD”) proposed at the northeast corner of Sherman Avenue and Barry Place, N.W. (Z.C. Case No. 14-21).  The Property is designated “Graduate/Workforce Housing” on the Campus Plan and is improved with a surface parking lot.  The Property consists of 30,884 square feet and is currently located in the R-5-B Zone District. 

 

This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3035.

 

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 [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) 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 ([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].

 

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.