 On Thursday, March 11, 2010, the U Street Neighborhood Association held its regular meeting at Source, 1835 14th Street, NW. Topics included development of 1931 12th Street; Plans for the U street Music Hall at 1115 U St, NW; and 1801 14th St plans for "Standard" a burger/salad restaurant. Read more for the complete meeting minutes.hh January 2010 · Regular Meeting - Agenda
Thursday, 11 March 2010 · 7 PM
Source • 1835 14th Street, NW
www.ustreet-dc.org Welcome and Introductions
Committee Chairs are needed for Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, Membership, Public Safety, and Business Development
Committee Reports and Discussion Public Safety, Brian Card,
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Sedrick Muhammad, ANC Commissioner 1B03, now serves as ANC1B’s public safety chair Crime is down in all categories except theft from autos There have been multiple robberies in alleyways Theft from autos is mostly occurring on weekends and is of cars with out of state tags There was a robbery at Florida Ave Grill Ramon Estrada, ANC2B09, advised that ANC2B has asked for more police foot patrols on the west side of 14th Street within the PSA 208 area
Historic Preservation and Development, Sheryl Walter,
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A presentation was made for the development of 1931 12th Street, which is currently an empty lot adjacent to the Moderno condominiums. The development plans include two 2-store units and 4 parkign spaces. An HPRB meeting is scheduled for 3/25. The zoning is R-4, the materials will be brick, and the average unit size is 3,200 SF. The U Street Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to write a letter to ANC1B and HPRB acknowledging the development presentation for 1931 12th Street, and stating in the letter that the association has no strong opinion either in opposition or in favor of the project, and that the association encourages the applicant to present to ANC1B’s development committee.
A few early formations of the green committee have been held, future meetings are scheduled the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7 – 9 pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center This weekend, at Greater Goods, Goodwill will hold a trunk show with a sale of donated clothing The DC Environmental Film Festival is from March 16 – 28 at 56 venues throughout DC April 22 will be the 40th anniversary of Earth Day On May 8, there will be a garden party for the Vermont Ave median. “Green Leaders” are needed to oversee sections of the planting. The event will be sponsored by Duffy’s with food and beverage. Spread the word, come help, and invite friends! The Thurgood Marshall Center is looking for a local nonprofit tenant to take 2,500 SF
Transportation and Parking, Cheryl Cort,
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The U Street Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to send a letter to Mayor Fenty, Councilmember Graham, City Administrator Neil Albert, and Councilmember Evans stating that the association strongly disapproves of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s proposed cuts in service including: reductions to the yellow line service, reductions in late night hours, reductions in the frequency of trains, closing of mezzanine level at the east U Street station, and reducing bus service on the 50 and 90 routes. The U Street Neighborhood Assocaition voted unanimously to send a letter to Mayor Fenty requesting that $27 Million be allocated in the DC budget to avoid WMATA service cuts. Visit www.fairshareformetro.com to express to your representative that the DC government should provide funding to fill the WMATA budget gaps. Scott Pomeroy noted that a few parking meters were damaged during the snowstorm in the 1200 block of U Street, and the meters have not yet been replaced.
Business Development and ABC, vacant,
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Will Eastman presented plans for the U Street Music Hall at 1115 U Street, NW. The venue will be an affordably priced, 300 person dance hall. They have worked to address issues of noise, trash, and crowds in public space. To address noise, 400 sound abatement panels / plastic baffles have been installed. To address trash, a compactor will be installed, and they are sharing the dumpster located in the alley with Subway and 7-11. To address sidewalk noise, someone will always be at the door when the facility is open, to check IDs and keep lines orderly. Also, they will discourage promoters and DJs from distributing flyers in an effort to avoid having flyers lying on the street/sidewalk or on cars. 1801 14th Street – Thaddeus Curtz presented plans for “Standard” which would be a burger/salad restaurant with outdoor seating. The establishment is applying for a CR license with 15 seats inside, a summer garden and sidewalk café. ANC1B and ANC2B have made motions to protest the license. Ramon Estrada expressed that ANC2B is in support of alcohol sales until 11 pm Monday – Thursday and 12 am Friday – Saturday. Scott Pomeroy that Thaddeus speaks with ANC2F as well, knowing that there are residences across S Street may be affected. Jon Kardon suggested selling beer and wine until closing at 2 or 3 am, but cutting off the sale of hard liquor at late hours. Ramon proposed considering applying for a DR license instead of CR license. It was also suggested that foliage could be used as a soundproofing measure for the outdoor seating.
Membership Update, Phil Spalding,
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