Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Washigton Gateway PUD Modification Update

Last night the Edgewood Civic Association voted to support the Washington Gateway PUD modification. I have asked the developers to also meet with the Eckington Civic association prior to a ANC vote next month. A zoning hearing will be scheduled in March.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Edgewood Civic Monthly Meeting

THE EDGEWOOD CIVIC ASSOCIATION (ECA)
Established 1953 - Serving the Edgewood and Eckington Communities
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Summit at St. Martin’s Apartments
116 T Street, NE
Straight Talk – Get the Facts!
I.e. Development,
Education
GUESTS & HIGHLIGHTS
 MPD Safety Report
 Introduction of New ECA Board of Directors
Leila Batties – Re: Washington Gateway Development
DDOT Representative – Re: Dave Thomas Virtual Circle & Construction for New York Avenue Bridge (Coming Soon!)
Margie Yeager, DCPS – Office of the Chancellor
Re: Proposal to Merge Shaed & Emery Educational Center
 Plans for June Community Event


 
Michael Clark, Sr. President
Contact Information: 202-526-1187
Email: mdwa1105@aol.com 




 Visit their website for more info. Edgewood Civic


Vigil for Bill Mitchell, Jr.

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
January 21, 2011

Emergency Public Safety Meeting for North Capitol Street Area
Councilmember Thomas, in partnership with the Fifth Police District and North Capitol Main Street, Inc. (NCMS), will hold an emergency public safety meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the offices of NCMS.   The meeting is in response to the shooting death of Bill Mitchell, Jr. on Wednesday, January 19th.  A vigil at the site of the shooting will be held at 6 pm, prior to the community meeting.

Details are summarized below:

VIGIL
Where:  Park at Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street, NW
When:  6:00 pm to 6:50 pm 

EMERGENCY COMMUNITY MEETING
Where: North Capitol Main Street Office, 1703 North Capitol Street, NE
When: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
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 Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. represents Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia. Thomas chairs the Council's Committee on Economic Development. He sits on four additional committees: Libraries, Parks, and Recreation; Government Operations and the Environment; Housing and Workforce Development; and Public Works and Transporation.     

Friday, January 14, 2011

ANC 5C January Meeting Agenda


Government of the District of Columbia ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C PO Box 26183, Washington, DC 20001, www.ANC5C.COM Commissioners Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Trinity University (Social Hall)
7:00pm -9:00pm
125 Michigan Avenue NE AGENDA January 2011 Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. Please limit your comments accordingly. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Part I: Opening 7:00 pm Call to Order………………………..…………….…..Commissioner Edwards, Vice Chairman Roll Call/Quorum...…………………..……….……Commissioner Grant, Recording Secretary ELECTION OF OFFICERS..…….………. SWEARING-IN OF OFFICERS – HONORABLE HARRY THOMAS, JR Adoption of Agenda……………………..………………..……….….2011 Chairperson Remarks………………………………………………………… Honorable Harry Thomas, Jr.
Part II: Business Administration
7:25 pm Transition Update.
Transfer of Checkbook and Financial Records
Status of Quarterly Reports – 4
Discuss & Pay Bills………………….. …………………….……
…………………………..……………….Commissioners Edwards/Grant ……….……… Commissioner Grant th & 1st Quarters Financial Secretary/Treasurer 2011 Budget………………….. …………………………….……
Part III: Presentations, Updates and Resolutions
7:45 pm 1. Community Concerns ………………………………...
2. ServeDC Neighborhood Corp……………………………..Commissioner Brent
Ms. Shirley Hall, Neighborhood Corp.
3. Grants: Emery Education Campus………..………………Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney
Ms. Nzingha O. Uhuru, S.T.E.M. Coordinator 4. Review of "P" Street Speed Calming Resolution……..…Commissioner Thomas &
Bates Street Civic Assn
5. Next Meeting Agenda Items
6. Any Other Business ……………………………………………………………
Part IV: Executive Session
8:15 pm ANC Summary Financial Statements
Establishment/Appointment of Committees…………………………….
– (Due NLT 1/31/11)…………………………. Chairperson ---- Meeting Adjourn at 8:45 p.m. --- 5C01 Bradley Thomas
5C01@anc.dc.gov
202.670.0151 5C02 Sylvia Pinkney Historian* 5C02@anc.dc.gov
202.208.2817
5C03 Hugh Youngblood 5C03@anc.dc.gov
240.925.1079
5C04 John Salatti Corresponding Secretary 5C04@anc.dc.gov
John.salatti@gmail.com 202.986.2592
5C05 Tim Clark 5C05@anc.dc.gov
202.359.0582
5C06 Mary Farmer-Allen Parliamentarian* 5C06@anc.dc.gov
202.635.1401
5C07 James Fournier 5C07@anc.dc.gov
202.316.6316
5C08 J. Jioni Palmer 5C08@anc.dc.gov
202.630.9842
5C09 Silas Grant Recording Secretary 5C09@anc.dc.gov
202.498.4196
5C10 Charita Brent 5C10@anc.dc.gov
202.387.3929
5C11 Ronnie Edwards Vice Chairman 5C11@anc.dc.gov
202.332.1410
5C12 Gigi Ransom 5C12@anc.dc.gov
202.529.0508
ANC5C meets on 3

Tuesday of the month. Next Meeting: February 15, 2011 7:00 PM
The Summit
100 Block- T Street NE
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Washington Gateway Application for PUD Modification

Midatlantic Realty Partners the developers of the Washington Gateway Development have requested a modification to the approved planned unit development (PUD) located at New York and Florida ave N.E. The original PUD was approved under zoning commission Order No. 06-14, which became effective on June 29, 2007. The commission granted a two year extension of the PUD from June 29, 2009, to June 29, 2011. The date to commence construction was also extended to June 29, 2012.

Per zoning commission Order No. 06-14, which was issued on February 12, 2007, the zoning commission approved a mixed used development consisting of 229,690 square feet of residential; 120,443 square feet of hotel; 601,896 square feet of office and 7,000 square feet of retail. All numbers are approximate.

Mid Atlantic Realty seeks to modify the PUD in order to have the option of constructing residential units in lieu of the hotel use originally approved for the project. The plan will replace 177 hotel rooms with up to 160 residential units for a combined total of 430 living units in the entire project. If the developer goes with this proposed plan 8% of the gross floor area will be set aside for people who make below 80% of the area median income. With the exception of this change the rest of the project remains the same.

Mid Atlantic Realty has given $100,000 in cash amenities in accordance with condition No. 9 of zoning commission order No. 06-14. Below is a list of recipients of the cash amenities.
  • Commission on the Arts and Humanities- $50,000.00 for Florida Avenue underpass project
  • City Year Washington DC- $25,000.00 for five year operating cost of city year young heroes program
  • Matthew G. Emery Elementary School- $10,000.00 for school activity fund
  • Harry Thomas Community Service Center $10,000.00 for purchase of scoreboard
  • North Capitol Main Street, Inc. $5,000.00 for development of retail database
I have asked the developer to present at the Eckington and Edgewood Civic Associations for community input prior to presenting to the ANC for a vote.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Reminder: ANC5C Commissioner Meet & Greet Tonight

Greetings neighbors,
 
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C
 
Invites You to a Commissioner Meet & Greet and New Year Celebration
 
At Rustik Tavern
 
84 T Street N.W
Washington, DC
 
Saturday January 1, 2011
 
8:00pm- 10:00pm
 

Eckington Service Request