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ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, May 2, 2013, @ 6:30 p.m.
Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Washington, D.C. 20001
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:
Z.C. CASE NO. 07-18D (Jemal's Up Against the Wall LLC -- Approval to Modify PUD Approved at 1000 F Street, NW)
THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 2C
On October 15, 2012, the Office of Zoning received an application from Jemal's Up Against the Wall (the "Applicant"). The Applicant is requesting approval for the modification of an approved planned unit development ("PUD") in conformity with Chapter 24 of the District of Columbia Zoning Regulations (Title 11, DCMR). The subject property is located at 1000 F Street, N.W., at the southwest corner of 10th and F Streets, N.W., and is more particularly known as Lots 18, 19, and 818-821 in Square 347 (the "Property"). The Office of Planning provided its setdown report to the Zoning Commission, dated December 10, 2012, and the case was set down for hearing by the Zoning Commission on December 12, 2012. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement on February 12, 2013.
The Property has a land area of approximately 11,790 square feet and is zoned DD/C-4. It is within the historic area known as the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site ("NHS"). A historic structure occupies the northeast corner of the site and will be incorporated into the proposed development.
Pursuant to Zoning Commission Order No. 07-18, issued May 16, 2008, the Zoning Commission approved a PUD on the Property that would consist of a new 11-story office building with approximately 97,872 square feet of gross floor area, including 7,813 square feet devoted to retail uses. The approved project has a density of 8.3 FAR and will rise to a maximum height of 120 feet, as measured from F Street. The approved project also includes four levels of below-grade parking with approximately 19 zoning-compliant parking spaces, four compact spaces and 38 vault spaces.
The PUD was originally valid until May 16, 2010. The validity of the approved PUD has been extended by Zoning Commission Order Nos. 07-18A, 07-18B, and 07-18C, such that an application for a building permit would need to be filed no later than May 16, 2014, and construction starting no later than May 16, 2015.
The Applicant proposes the following modifications to the approved PUD: (1) two levels of the underground parking would be eliminated, the two remaining levels would be valet parking only; (2) the ground floor of the building has been reconfigured; (3) the utility and associated service rooms have been relocated; (4) the west alley façade, the size and location of the garage and the loading berth doors have been modified; and (5) at the south façade the extent of terra cotta cladding will be reduced and replaced with brick except for a return at the 10th Street side, and five paired windows at the fifth floor will be eliminated. In all other respects, the proposed project will be consistent with the prior PUD approval and the conditions set forth in Zoning Commission Order No. 07-18, as modified by Zoning Commission Order No. 07-18C.
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.
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 150 – 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.
To the extent that the information is not contained in the Applicant's prehearing submission as required by 11 DCMR § 3013.1, the Applicant shall also provide this information not less than 14 days prior to the date set for the hearing.
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).
Time limits.
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.
Information responsive to this notice should be forwarded to the Director, Office of Zoning, Suite 200/210-S, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ZONING AT (202) 727-6311.
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.
