6076485 Zoning Commission - Case No. 15-21 - Kenilworth Revitalization I JV, LLC & DCHA

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:                       Thursday, September 8, 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 NO.  15-21 (Kenilworth Revitalization I JV, LLC & DCHA – Planned Unit Development & Related Map Amendment @ Square 5113, 5114, & 5116)

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 7D

 

On August 31, 2015, the Office of Zoning received an application from the Kenilworth Revitalization I JV, LLC and the District of Columbia Housing Authority (the “Applicants”).  The Applicants are requesting approval for the first stage and consolidated review and approval of a planned unit development ("PUD") and a related zoning map amendment. The Office of Planning provided its report on November 13, 2015, and the case was set down for hearing on December 15, 2015.  The Applicants provided their prehearing statement on April 29, 2016.

 

The property that is the subject of this application consists of approximately 766,650 square feet of land area and is located at Kenilworth Avenue, N.E., the northside of Douglas Street, N.E. and the east side of Anacostia Avenue, N.E. (Lots 5 through 9 of Square 5113; Lot 10 of Square 5114; and Lots 164, 165, 172 through 180, and 186 of Square 5116).  The subject property is zoned R-5-A, except for Lots 164, 165 and 172 of Square 5116, which are zoned R-1-B.

 

The Applicants propose to construct a mixed-use, mixed-income development composed of up to 530 residential units, including public housing replacement units, tax credit rental units, and market rate units for rent and sale (the “Project”).  The Project will also include approximately 4,500 square feet of non-residential space, which may include office space, community service space, or new retail space.  The buildings will range in height from two to four stories and from 30 to 50 feet.  The proposed project will have an aggregate floor area ratio (“FAR”) of approximately 1.64.

The Applicants will also seek a PUD related amendment to the Zoning Map to have all of the lots in the Property rezoned to the R-5-B District, with the exception of a portion of Square 5116 which is to be rezoned to the C-2-A District. 

 

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 [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.         Applicants 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.