ANC1B

Government of the District of Columbia

PO Box 73710, Washington, DC 20056

 

Myla Moss, Phil Spalding, Catherine Hammonds, Deairich R. Hunter, Brianne Nadeau, Meghan Conklin Zachary Wright, Rosemary Akinmboni, Thomas K. D. Smith, Nate Mathews, Raymond Wright

 

October Minutes

 

The regular monthly meeting of ANC1B was held on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the True Reformer Building, Commissioner Moss being present as chair, and Commissioner Nadeau present as secretary. Other Commissioners present, Conklin, Smith, Spalding, Hunter, and Akinmboni.

 

Commissioner Moss called meeting to order without a quorum at 7:05 p.m., and called for introductions.

 

Announcements & Officers Reports:

 

The new Ward One planner introduced himself and gave an overview of the work he will do for the community.

 

A representative from Howard University provided information about the Homecoming Parade on October 20.  It will assemble on 6th Street, go down Fairmont, Georgia, Florida, back up 5th and across T.  The Game will begin at 10 am following the parade.  HU will put up signs and is meeting with the affected neighborhood associations.  Hu will be paying for the pre-clean and post-clean operations.  They will provide a list of other activities for the Commissioners to share on the community list serves.

 

There will be a meetings about the Georgia Ave/Pleasant Plains Heritage Train on Wednesday, October 17 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, October 20, from 12-2 pm at the Emergence Community Arts Collective, located at 733 Euclid Street, NW. Community members are invited to help document the history of the neighborhood.

 

Momie’s TLC is doing work in the community with at-risk children.  They are holding a fundraiser at Potter’s House at 1658 Columbia, as well as a Great Persons Rally on October 27, with a Ball following at 733 Euclid Street.

 

The Cardozo-Shaw Neighborhood Association will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 11 at 7pm at 1200 U Street.  There will be a presentation about the proposed Business Improvement District.  The CSNA newsletter is now available for those who are interested.

 

At this point in the meeting a quorum was achieved.

 

The minutes for September were approved unanimously.

 

Commissioner Conklin moved that Commissioner Nadeau be reimbursed for secretarial expenses in the amount of $62.57.  Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

Commission Business:

 

The Commission heard from developers Jeff Speck, regarding the property at 2239 10th Street.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support BZA 17708 for 4 variances, lot occumpancy, FAR, parking, nonconforming lot for structure ant 2239 10th Street.  Additionally the Commission requests that the owner/developer continue to work with the ANC and CSNA in terms of the design of the structures throughout the design process and that Commissioner Spalding be designated as the representative to BZA.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave an update on ongoing ABRA applications:

 

ANC1B has withdrawn its protest of Bouche. Nick’s Deli has closed.  Queen Makeda needs to get back in touch with the ANC following the protest.  Smarta/Broadway should have a decision from the board next month.  Axum has a newly negotiated voluntary agreement and safety plan. Commissioner Spalding moved that the protest of Axum be withdrawn.  Commissioner Moss seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.  The Black Cat protest was quite lengthy, not sure if it concluded.  11 Street Market has its next hearing in 2 weeks.  Madjet was protested due to garbage.  The issue was resolved thanks to the help of Solly’s and Vinoteca.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the protest of Madjet be withdrawn.  Commissioner Moss seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0. Manchester has its hearing next week.  Roja has a new owner and name (Almaza) and the license has been transferred in kind.  Sodere is being sold to a new owner, to become Taste of Carolina, which will be a Mexican restaurant with no entertainment and short hours.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the protest of Sodere be withdrawn so that it may be sold. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

Commissioner Moss gave a recap of the Columbia Lodge 85 situation: the ANC submitted a protest to the renewal that did not arrive in time and was rejected. She is working on a voluntary agreement, but the Elks have not cooperated.  Commissioner Moss has asked ABRA to sit down with the community and the Lodge on Thursday, October 11 at 7pm at the ABRA board room to build consensus on a voluntary agreement, and so that the applicant and the community can learn all the processes of renewal.

 

The Commission heard from Jean about the substantial change in the 9:30 club CX03 license.  The intent is to bring the club into compliance and prevent accidental violations of the existing license. Commissioner Spalding moved that the commission support the substantial change to the CX03 license issued to the 9:30 club, located at 815 V Street.  Commissioner Moss seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

The Commission heard from the owners of Vinoteca about their plans for the new restaurant with outdoor seating.  Commissioner Smith requested the plans for the seating, but they were not available at the meeting.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission approve the CR01 application of Vinoteca to be located at 1940 11th Street, and support a stipulated license.  He noted that while this motion would approve the patio service hours, the owners would still need to come before the Commission and DDOT regarding the public space permit.  Commissioner Conklin seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-1 with Commissioner Smith dissenting, due to the unavailability of the patio plans.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave an overview of the application from the Prince Hall Masons for an entertainment endorsement.  Although there was no official representative from the Masons, Mr. Quincy Gans said he would bring a message back to them.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest the entertainment endorsement and roll it into the prior protest as part of the conversation about a voluntary agreement. Commissioner Nadeau seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

The Commission heard from the owner of International Grill, who gave an overview of the entertainment expected as part of the changes in their CR01 license.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest the application for a substantial change on the basis of peace, order and quiet.  Commissioner Moss seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave an overview of the application from Nafka Restaurant.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest the application for a new CR license to be located at 1010 9th Street on the basis of peace, order and quiet.  Commissioner Conklin seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0.

 

The Commission heard from the owners of Ben’s Chili Bowl and the soon to be Capitol 718.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support a new CT02 license for Capitol 718 to be located at 1211 U street with the condition that the applicant provide ANC1B with a security plan. Commissioner Spalding asked that he be designated to represent the Commission.  Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0.

 

The Commission heard from a representative of the Congressional Club.  Commissioner Nadeau moved that the Commission support the renewal of the CX01 license.  Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0. 

 

The Commission heard from representatives of Betty’s Dream Restaurant.  Commissioner Smith moved that the Commission protest the new C license on the basis of peace, order and quiet.  Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0.

 

The Commission heard from the owner of Busboys and Poets. He explained that this entertainment endorsement would allow them to come into compliance. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support the entertainment endorsement at 2045 14th Street.  Commissioner Hunter seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave an overview of the application for an entertainment endorsement for Asmara.  Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission protest the entertainment endorsement of Asmara, located at 900 Florida Ave., on the basis of peace, order and quiet.  Commissioner Moss seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 6-0. 

 

Commissioner Moss announced that the Youth Incorporated Summit would be come before the Commission next month to request a grant, and that they be added to the agenda.

 

Commissioner Conklin told the Commission about “Sunday in the Park,” on October 21, an event she and Commissioner Nadeau are working on with Washington Parks and People, as well as the National Park Service.  Commissioner Conklin moved that ANC1B agree to be listed as one of the official cosponsors of the event.  Commissioner Nadeau seconded the motion.  The motion was adopted 7-0. 

 

Commissioner Nadeau indicated her belief that ANC1B needs to hire professional staff to create continuity and a level of organization that is not possible for the commissioners to achieve on their own.  She moved that by the November meeting the Commission will have resolved this issue of hiring administrative staff.  Commissioner Conklin seconded the motion.  The motion was approved 6-1.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.