ANC2C02 Forum

Roadside Development has announced the public amenity package that they will be submitting at at an upcoming hearing along with their latest plans before the Zoning Commission; the public is encouraged to attend this hearing:

6:30pm, Thursday, March 6, Office of Zoning Hearing Room, 441 4th St NW, Suite 220-South.

In their current plans, the parking capacity has been reduced from 650 to 500 spaces (down from the 700 spaces in the proposal they were working with in June 2007); this parking has been reduced because of further reduction in space for residential units which would have otherwise subsidised the parking. Less parking and fewer residential units seems to be counter-productive in an area where there is (and will be increasing) demand for both.

“CityMarket at O” $265,000 Community Amenity Package:

Compensation for contruction activity

• $75,000 | Green Team (an ex-offender program) provides clean and safe services between K St & Florida Ave and 7th & 9th Streets (includes $25,000 annual contribution for 7th Street during construction)
• $55,000 | Giant: 33 passenger minibus shuttle to Tivoli / Brentwood Giant markets, 2 times per week for 2 years. Giant's package includes a local hiring commitment for the new store.
• $30,000 | Emmaus partnership for free Peapod Service during redevelopment of Giant grocery

Support for young (and older) people in the community
Work with DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DCPR) on the following items at Kennedy Recreation Center

• $25,000 | Uniforms and equipment
• $25,000 | Contribute to DCPR Enterprise Fund for development of girls softball field at Bundy Recreation Center
• $10,000 | Repair and refinish gym floor two times between 2008 and 2011

Support for community learning and cultural events

• $15,000 | Watha T Daniel / Shaw Library — contribution to Library Foundation for commissioned artwork for new permanent Library
• $10,000 | Four (4) scholarships for Shaw residents to UDC for certified addiction program. Update from Zoning Commission hearing on March 6, 2008. This scholarship will be administerd by the East Central Civic Association [ECCA]
• $5,000 | Asbury Dwellings computer lab
• $5,000 | Foster House / Lincoln Westmoreland computer lab
• $5,000 | 1330 Tenant / Owners Association & Gibson Plaza Tenants Association computer labs
• $5,000 | ShawTogether, group dedicated to unifying community special event sponsorship

Planned Unit Development (PUD): The Commission hears and decides requests for special multi-purpose projects referred to as Planned Unit Developments (PUD). A PUD is a planning tool which allows a developer greater flexibility in site planning and building design. This flexibility permits the developer to incorporate amenities in the project that exceed those that could have been achieved under the general provisions of the Zoning Regulations. When a project is designated a PUD, the Commission usually mandates development of standards specifically tailored to the project.