5946990 Zoning Commission - Case No. 11-03E - Wharf District Master Developer, LLC

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:                       Thursday, June 2, 2016, @ 6:30 p.m.

                                                            Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room

                                                            441 4^th Street, N.W., Suite 220

                                                            Washington, D.C.  20001

 

FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:

 

CASE NO. 11-03E (Wharf District Master Developer, LLC - Second-Stage PUD for Southwest Waterfront Redevelopment, 7^th Street Recreation Pier)

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 6D

 

On November 20, 2015, the Office of Zoning received an application from Wharf District Master Developer, LLC, on behalf of the District of Columbia through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”), the owner of the property described below (collectively the “Applicant”), for review and approval of a second-stage planned unit development (“PUD”) for the 7^th Street Recreational Pier of the Southwest Waterfront redevelopment project. The Office of Planning provided its report on January 15, 2016, and the case was set down for hearing on February 8, 2016. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement on March 4, 2016.

 

The property that is the subject of the proposed second-stage PUD is known as the 7^th Street Recreational Pier of the Southwest Waterfront redevelopment project, and, in addition to the pier itself, includes a large shade structure, small retail/service kiosk, floating wetlands located within the Washington Channel, and associated floating docks in the new Wharf Marina (the “Subject Property”). The Subject Property is located at the terminus of 7^th Street, S.W., and is situated immediately south of the 7^th Street Park, a planned one-acre open space that received final Commission approval in January 2013, as part of Z.C. Case No. 11-03A.

 

The second-stage PUD requests approval of the 7^th Street Recreational Pier (the “Pier”) which is one of four new public piers included in the Southwest Waterfront redevelopment project, which was granted first-stage PUD approval pursuant to Z.C. Order No. 11-03. While the Pier was initially expected to be part of Phase 3 of the redevelopment project, the Applicant is now contemplating construction of this public amenity earlier to align with the completion and public opening of Phase 1 of the Wharf. According to Z.C. Order No. 11-03, the Pier is described as a narrow quay for enjoying views of the water and the monuments, and will have a lower floating pier that can accommodate various rental activities and other water-based recreational program.

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 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).

 

Time limits.

 

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.

 

Information responsive to this notice should be forwarded to the Director, Office of Zoning, Suite 200-S, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.

 

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 COHEN, ROBERT MILLER, PETER G. MAY, AND MICHAEL G. TURNBULL -------- ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY SARA BARDIN, DIRECTOR, AND BY SHARON SCHELLIN, SECRETARY TO THE ZONING COMMISSION