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MAYOR’S AGENT
FOR THE HISTORIC LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT PROTECTION ACT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Agent will hold public hearings on applications affecting properties subject to the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978. Interested parties may appear and testify on behalf of, or in opposition to, the application. The hearing will be held at the Office of Planning, 1100 4th Street SW, Suite E650.
Hearing Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Case Number: HPA 15-296
Address: 1223 4th Street NW
Square/Lot: Square 523, Lot 20
Applicant: Erin L. Stevens
Type of Work: Alteration – additional window opening on the facade
Affected Historic Property: Mount Vernon Square Historic District
Affected ANC: 6E
The Applicant’s claim is that the alteration is consistent with the purposes of the historic preservation law.
Hearing Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
Case Number: HPA 15-439
Address: 1755 Newton Street NW
Square/Lot: Square 2619, Lot 654
Applicant: D.C. Department of General Services
Type of Work: Demolition – demolition of school gym
Affected Historic Property: Mount Pleasant Historic District
Affected ANC: 1D
The Applicant’s claim is that the alteration is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that proposed demolition is necessary in the public interest for the construction of a project of special merit.
The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure pursuant to the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act (Title 10C DCMR Chapters 4 and 30), which are on file with the D.C. Historic Preservation Office and posted on the Office website under “Regulations.”
Interested persons or parties are invited to participate in and offer testimony at this hearing. Any person wishing to testify in support of or opposition to the application may appear at the hearing and give evidence without filing in advance. However, any affected person who wishes to be recognized as a party to the case is required to file a request with the Mayor’s Agent at least fifteen days prior to the hearing. This request shall include the following information: 1) his or her name and address; 2) whether he or she will appear as a proponent or opponent of the application; 3) if he or she will appear through legal counsel, and if so, the name and address of legal counsel; and 4) a written statement setting forth the manner in which he or she may be affected or aggrieved by action upon the application and the grounds upon which he or she supports or opposes the application. Any requests for party status should be sent to the Mayor’s Agent at 1100 4th Street SW, Suite E650, Washington, D.C. 20024. For further information, contact the Historic Preservation Office, at (202) 442-8800.
