6184543 Zoning Commission - Case No. 16-13 - JS Congress Holdings, LLC

ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

TIME AND PLACE:                       Monday, November 21, 2016, @ 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. 16-13 (JS Congress Holdings, LLC – Consolidated PUD & Related Map Amendment @ Square 748)

 

 

THIS CASE IS OF INTEREST TO ANC 6C

 

On June 7, 2016, the Office of Zoning received an application from JS Congress Holdings, LLC (the "Applicant") requesting approval of a consolidated planned unit development ("PUD") and related zoning map amendment from the C-M-1 Zone District to the C-2-B Zone District under the 1958 Zoning Regulations for property located at 220 L Street, N.E., and 1109-15 Congress Street, N.E. (Square 748, Lots 78 and 819) (the “Property”). The Office of Planning provided its report to the Zoning Commission on July 15, 2016, and on July 25, 2016, the case was set down for a hearing. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement on August 12, 2016.

 

The Property has a land area of approximately 10,041 square feet and is bounded by L Street, N.E., to the south, Congress Street, N.E. to the west, a public alley to the east, and private property to the north. The Property is located in Ward 6, and is within the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (“ANC”) 6C.

 

The Property is currently improved with two structures, which will be replaced with a new mixed-use building comprised of residential uses and production, distribution, and repair (“PDR”) space. The PUD will have a density of approximately 6.0 floor area ratio (“FAR”) and will provide approximately 59,254 square feet of residential use (including penthouse space) and approximately 3,580 square feet of PDR uses. Of the total residential gross floor area, the Applicant will dedicate eight percent, or 4,740 square feet, to inclusionary zoning units, or approximately five units. The Applicant will devote two IZ units to households earning up to 50% of the area medium income (“AMI”); the remaining three units will be set aside for 80% AMI households.

 

The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR Subtitle Z, Chapter 4.

 

How to participate as a witness.[1]

 

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 Subtitle Z § 404.1. 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 an 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, or 14 days prior to a scheduled public meeting if seeking advanced party status consideration, a Form 140 – Party Status Application, a copy of which may be downloaded from the Office of Zoning’s website at:  https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Help/Forms.html. This form may also be obtained from the Office of Zoning at the address stated below.

 

Pursuant to 11-Z DCMR § 406.2, the written report of an affected ANC shall be given great weight if received at any time prior to the date of a Commission meeting to consider final action, including any continuation thereof on the application, and sets forth the information that the report must contain. Under 11-Z DCMR § 406.3, if an ANC wishes to participate in the hearing, it must file a written report at least seven days in advance of the public hearing and provide the name of the person who is authorized by the ANC to represent it at 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 11 DCMR Subtitle Z § 408.4, 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, 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.

 

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[1]   Do you need assistance to participate? If you need special accommodations or need language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Zee Hill at [phone] or [e-mail] five days in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.