5996751 Zoning Commission - Case Nos. 15-24 and 15-24A - Gallaudet University and The JBG Companies

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

TIME AND PLACE:                       Thursday, June 23, 2016, @ 6:30 p.m.

                                                            Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room

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

                                                            Washington, D.C.  20001

 

 

FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:

 

CASE NOS.  15-24 and 15-24A (Gallaudet University and The JBG Companies – Review and Approval of a First-Stage Planned Unit Development and Related Map Amendment (Square 3591, Lot 4; Parcels 129/70, 129/103, 129/106, 129/112) (“Property”))

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANCs 5D and 6C

 

On October 15, 2015, the Office of Zoning received an application from Gallaudet University and The JBG Companies (collectively, the “Applicant”) requesting approval of a first-stage planned unit development (“PUD”) and PUD-related map amendment for a portion of the Florida Avenue Market (Case No. 15-24).  On November 24, 2015, the Applicant submitted a letter clarifying that Parcel IV (defined below) was not contiguous with the other three parcels and constitutes a separate case (Case No. 15-24A).  Given the relationship between Case Nos. 15-24 and 15-24A, the Applicant asked that the Commission hear both cases at the same time.  The Office of Planning submitted a report in support of setting both applications down for a public hearing on January 14, 2016.  On February 8, 2016, the Commission set down the applications for a public hearing and granted the Applicant’s request to hear both cases at the same time and stated that all submissions are to be filed under Z.C. Case No. 15-24.  The Applicant provided its prehearing statement for both cases on April 11, 2016.

 

The property that is the subject of these applications consists of approximately 273,514 square feet of land area and is located on the north side of Florida Avenue, south of Penn Street, and between 5^th Street and Gallaudet University’s campus.  The Property has been divided into four parcels: Parcel I, Parcel II, Parcel III, and Parcel IV.  Parcels I and II are located to the east of 6^th Street; Parcels III and IV are located between 5^th and 6^th Streets.  All four parcels are located in the C-M-1 Zone District.  The Applicant seeks to rezone Parcel I and II to the C-3-A Zone District and Parcels III and IV to the C-3-C Zone District.

 

The Applicant proposes to develop a mixed-use development on the parcels.  Parcel I will include University support space, office and retail uses; Parcel II will include university support space, retail, and residential uses; Parcel III will include ground floor retail and residential above; and Parcel IV will include ground floor retail with residential uses above.  Once completed, the PUD will include approximately 1,850 units, 135,000 square feet of retail, 45,000 square feet of university support space and 65,000 square feet of office use.  Parcels III and IV seek flexibility to allow office use for a portion of the proposed residential space in the event market conditions allow.

 

Parcel I will have a FAR of 2.61, maximum height of 70 feet, a lot occupancy of 60% and will include approximately 135 parking spaces.  Parcel II will have a FAR of 2.69, a maximum height of 70 feet, a lot occupancy of 60% and include approximately 100 parking spaces.  Parcel III will have a FAR of 7.76, a maximum height of 120 feet, a lot occupancy of 73% and include approximately 405 parking spaces.  Parcel IV will have a FAR of 7.44, a maximum height of 120 feet, a lot occupancy of 82% and will include approximately 355 parking spaces.      

 

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 § 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.  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 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.