URGENT!!! URGENT!!! URGENT!!!
NOTICE TO 5A07 AND ENTIRE BROOKLAND COMMUNITY
WERE YOU AWARE????
1) A 6-9 story, 215-230 apartment building is being proposed for the block surrounding The Col. Brooks Tavern located in 5A07**?
2) The developing team wants to build approximately 215-230 apartment units with ground floor retail and approximately 120-135 below-grade parking spaces? (It is still unknown how many occupants per unit.)
3) The apartment building will be located along Monroe Street, NE between 9th and 10th Streets; down 9th Street NE to Lawrence Street and up back alley of 10th Street, NE to Monroe, Street, NE?
4) The development group seeking approval of this project is called the “901 Monroe Street, LLC.” The 901 Monroe Street members are Jim Steigman, owner of The Colonel Brooks Tavern/Island Jim’s; Bo Menkiti, CEO/The Menkiti Group and Horning Brothers. These three joined together and formed an entity to develop this project?
5) This group intends to file their development application with the DC Zoning Commission ten (10) days from November 5, 2010?
FULL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS NEEDED
Our 5A07 community and all Brookland residents must meet and immediately discuss this very important development. Our entire neighborhood will be impacted. We must discuss what this project will mean to our neighborhood, our property and our quality of life.
Consider impact on: traffic, parking, construction, height of building, number of residents, litter, pollution/environment, green space, congestion, retail, crime, night life, overall character of neighborhood, etc.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS URGENT COMMUNITY MEETING. DO NOT LET YOUR VOICE GO UNHEARD IN THIS PROCESS BRING A NEIGHBOR AND PREPARE TO GET INVOLVED!
Meeting Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 12:30PM until FINISHED
Location: Guildfield Baptist Church, 1023 Otis Street, NE – (Basement
entrance; please enter through parking lot)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Charles Drew Bridge
Dear Neighbors: I received this concern this week. - John J. Feeley, Jr.
Dear ANC 5A Commissioners,
I am writing to commissioners who have listed email addresses on the ANC 5A website regarding what I perceive to be the poor condition of the Charles Drew bridge. Every time I have to drive over it, I feel concerned. One rainy Sunday in September I sent an email to councilmembers who have any oversight connection to transportation, to the Council Transportation chief of staff and to DOT Director Klein.
Here is the email that I sent:
"I am writing about the condition of the Charles Drew Bridge on Michigan Avenue, NE, over the railroad and Metro tracks. The bridge does not look to be in good condition, and I feel concerned about its safety. Had we not seen the collapse of other bridges around the country, I might not be alarmed. However, I know that many of us who go across that bridge frequently would welcome its repair and strengthening.
In the last couple of weeks we've seen sidewalk work in our neighborhood that almost looks like makework. At the same time, to my knowledge, no serious attention has been given to the well-traveled Drew Bridge. Repairing that bridge would respect the memory of Dr. Drew and improve safety for citizens who cross the bridge. President Obama recently announced support for infrastructure projects. The repair of the Drew bridge is an infrastructure project calling for attention in our long under-served neighborhood.
I and many neighbors request that you who have an oversight connection to transportation and infrastructure please inspect the bridge for its safety conditions and, hopefully, prioritize it for upgrading. I welcome any responses you have.
Thank you for your consideration."
I received a reply from Director Klein that evening stating: "I am not aware of safety issues or any structural concerns with this bridge. Having said that, let's get the latest rating information from our bridge team so we all know the latest assessment. We look at all bridges every 2 years btw." Terry Bellamy of DOT followed up with this: "I am asking our SBM team to investigate and make necessary cleaning. I am also directing our Bridge Engineer for a structural rating update on the structure."
Councilmember Thomas wrote that he "would continue to follow up with the director re these concerns." I was copied on an email from Councilmember Catania to Director Klein asking to be kept informed about the bridge. A month or so has passed since I first contacted them, and I want to follow up. As I was thinking about it, it occurred to me that you ANC commissioners ought to be informed of my exchange and the fact that some of my Ward 5 friends and neighbors are concerned about the bridge.
I had occasion to run into Charlene Drew Jarvis, and I told her about our concerns and contacts with councilmembers and DOT, and she said she would follow up.
I hope that some of you and your constituents share concern about the Drew bridge, and I'd be happy to follow up with any of you.
Best regards,
Jane Huntington
Dear ANC 5A Commissioners,
I am writing to commissioners who have listed email addresses on the ANC 5A website regarding what I perceive to be the poor condition of the Charles Drew bridge. Every time I have to drive over it, I feel concerned. One rainy Sunday in September I sent an email to councilmembers who have any oversight connection to transportation, to the Council Transportation chief of staff and to DOT Director Klein.
Here is the email that I sent:
"I am writing about the condition of the Charles Drew Bridge on Michigan Avenue, NE, over the railroad and Metro tracks. The bridge does not look to be in good condition, and I feel concerned about its safety. Had we not seen the collapse of other bridges around the country, I might not be alarmed. However, I know that many of us who go across that bridge frequently would welcome its repair and strengthening.
In the last couple of weeks we've seen sidewalk work in our neighborhood that almost looks like makework. At the same time, to my knowledge, no serious attention has been given to the well-traveled Drew Bridge. Repairing that bridge would respect the memory of Dr. Drew and improve safety for citizens who cross the bridge. President Obama recently announced support for infrastructure projects. The repair of the Drew bridge is an infrastructure project calling for attention in our long under-served neighborhood.
I and many neighbors request that you who have an oversight connection to transportation and infrastructure please inspect the bridge for its safety conditions and, hopefully, prioritize it for upgrading. I welcome any responses you have.
Thank you for your consideration."
I received a reply from Director Klein that evening stating: "I am not aware of safety issues or any structural concerns with this bridge. Having said that, let's get the latest rating information from our bridge team so we all know the latest assessment. We look at all bridges every 2 years btw." Terry Bellamy of DOT followed up with this: "I am asking our SBM team to investigate and make necessary cleaning. I am also directing our Bridge Engineer for a structural rating update on the structure."
Councilmember Thomas wrote that he "would continue to follow up with the director re these concerns." I was copied on an email from Councilmember Catania to Director Klein asking to be kept informed about the bridge. A month or so has passed since I first contacted them, and I want to follow up. As I was thinking about it, it occurred to me that you ANC commissioners ought to be informed of my exchange and the fact that some of my Ward 5 friends and neighbors are concerned about the bridge.
I had occasion to run into Charlene Drew Jarvis, and I told her about our concerns and contacts with councilmembers and DOT, and she said she would follow up.
I hope that some of you and your constituents share concern about the Drew bridge, and I'd be happy to follow up with any of you.
Best regards,
Jane Huntington
Street car Plan notice from DDOT
DDOT Presents Updated DC Streetcar Plan
Plan Submitted For Council Review and Approval
(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has presented an updated comprehensive DC Streetcar System Plan to the DC Council for review and approval. The plan details DDOT's plans for the design, construction and operation of the system and covers topics such as operations, safety, fare collection, and funding.
The document specifies how DDOT plans to complete the two streetcar lines already under construction, the H Street/Benning Rd Line and the Anacostia Initial Line Segment, and lays out the plans for additional extensions in Wards 7 and 8. It also includes the completed DC Transit Future System Plan – the District’s first comprehensive streetcar system plan. DDOT is planning a 37-mile, 8-line streetcar system with service across the city.
The highlights of the plan include:
· DDOT will initiate streetcar operations in spring 2012
· The DC Streetcar will create 200 permanent jobs at the onset of service and up to 700 upon completion of the entire system
· DDOT is currently pursuing $110M in federal funds to pay for two streetcar extensions East of the River
· Details on how DDOT will resolve issues with the power supply; DC Streetcar will utilize overhead wires on the first two lines and move to wireless operation as the system expands
· A framework to develop a financial plan and governance structure for the entire system
The plan was transmitted by the Mayor last week and formally introduced today by the Chairman of the DC Council on behalf of the Mayor in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Act. Approval of the DC Streetcar Plan by the DC Council will release $34.5 million in capital funding for the current H/Benning streetcar project.
The complete plan is now posted on DDOT’s website at ddot.dc.gov/DCStreetcar.
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John Lisle | Public Information Officer | District Department of Transportation | Office of the Director | 2000 14th Street, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20009 | 202-671-2004/direct | 202-486-5838/cell | 202-671-0650/ fax | John.Lisle@dc.gov, e-mail | www.ddot.dc.gov
Plan Submitted For Council Review and Approval
(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has presented an updated comprehensive DC Streetcar System Plan to the DC Council for review and approval. The plan details DDOT's plans for the design, construction and operation of the system and covers topics such as operations, safety, fare collection, and funding.
The document specifies how DDOT plans to complete the two streetcar lines already under construction, the H Street/Benning Rd Line and the Anacostia Initial Line Segment, and lays out the plans for additional extensions in Wards 7 and 8. It also includes the completed DC Transit Future System Plan – the District’s first comprehensive streetcar system plan. DDOT is planning a 37-mile, 8-line streetcar system with service across the city.
The highlights of the plan include:
· DDOT will initiate streetcar operations in spring 2012
· The DC Streetcar will create 200 permanent jobs at the onset of service and up to 700 upon completion of the entire system
· DDOT is currently pursuing $110M in federal funds to pay for two streetcar extensions East of the River
· Details on how DDOT will resolve issues with the power supply; DC Streetcar will utilize overhead wires on the first two lines and move to wireless operation as the system expands
· A framework to develop a financial plan and governance structure for the entire system
The plan was transmitted by the Mayor last week and formally introduced today by the Chairman of the DC Council on behalf of the Mayor in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Act. Approval of the DC Streetcar Plan by the DC Council will release $34.5 million in capital funding for the current H/Benning streetcar project.
The complete plan is now posted on DDOT’s website at ddot.dc.gov/DCStreetcar.
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John Lisle | Public Information Officer | District Department of Transportation | Office of the Director | 2000 14th Street, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20009 | 202-671-2004/direct | 202-486-5838/cell | 202-671-0650/ fax | John.Lisle@dc.gov, e-mail | www.ddot.dc.gov
Metro bus route changes
Area activities cause temporary rerouting from Oct. 22-24
Metrobuses will detour from several routes Friday to Sunday, Oct. 22-24, in the District of Columbia, and Alexandria and Arlington, Va., due to various events.
The following routes will be affected by detours this weekend:
Friday
Routes 32, 36, P2 and P6 will detour from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Monday around Fourth Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues in the District of Columbia due to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo.
Saturday
Routes 13F, 13G, 32, 34, 36, 52, 54, 64, 70, 70/, P6, S2, S4 and V8 will detour from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. for the Best Buddies Special Olympics Challenge in the District of Columbia. The following streets will be closed:
• Constitution Avenue, NW, between Third and 17th streets, including crossing streets
• 12th Street, NW, between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues
• Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between Third and 12th streets, including crossing streets
• Third Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues
• Fourth Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues
Routes 31, 32, 36, 38B and 80 will detour from 3:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. around Eye Street, NW, between Pennsylvania Avenue and 21st Street in the District of Columbia due to the Festival for World Peace and 5K Run/Walk.
Route 70 will detour from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday around Sixth Street, NW, between Eye and M streets in the District of Columbia due to Arena Stage Community Day Festivities and Ribbon Cutting.
Route D6 will detour from 1 to 6 p.m. around D Street, NE, between 10th and 14th streets in the District of Columbia due to a neighborhood block party.
Sunday
Routes 5A, 7A, 9A, 10A, 13A, 13F, 13G, 16B, 16G, 16K, 16P, 25A, 25P, 25R, 32, 36, 52, 54, 70, 80, 96, P6 and V8 from 8 to 11 a.m. around Washington Boulevard, Memorial Bridge and Independence Avenue in Arlington due to the U.S. Army 10-Miler.
Routes 10A and 10B will detour from 1 to 4 p.m. around Mount Vernon between Hume and E. Monroe avenues in Alexandria due to Del Ray’s Annual Halloween Parade.
Metrobus customers can use the Next Bus information service to find out when buses will arrive at a given stop, by logging onto Metro’s website at metropensdoors.com or calling 202-637-7000 and saying, “Next Bus.”
News release issued at 4:27 pm, October 22, 2010.
Ann E. Chisholm
Assistant Government Relations Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.962.2877
achisholm@wmata.com
Metrobuses will detour from several routes Friday to Sunday, Oct. 22-24, in the District of Columbia, and Alexandria and Arlington, Va., due to various events.
The following routes will be affected by detours this weekend:
Friday
Routes 32, 36, P2 and P6 will detour from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Monday around Fourth Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues in the District of Columbia due to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo.
Saturday
Routes 13F, 13G, 32, 34, 36, 52, 54, 64, 70, 70/, P6, S2, S4 and V8 will detour from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. for the Best Buddies Special Olympics Challenge in the District of Columbia. The following streets will be closed:
• Constitution Avenue, NW, between Third and 17th streets, including crossing streets
• 12th Street, NW, between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues
• Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between Third and 12th streets, including crossing streets
• Third Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues
• Fourth Street, NW/SW, between Constitution and Independence avenues
Routes 31, 32, 36, 38B and 80 will detour from 3:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. around Eye Street, NW, between Pennsylvania Avenue and 21st Street in the District of Columbia due to the Festival for World Peace and 5K Run/Walk.
Route 70 will detour from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday around Sixth Street, NW, between Eye and M streets in the District of Columbia due to Arena Stage Community Day Festivities and Ribbon Cutting.
Route D6 will detour from 1 to 6 p.m. around D Street, NE, between 10th and 14th streets in the District of Columbia due to a neighborhood block party.
Sunday
Routes 5A, 7A, 9A, 10A, 13A, 13F, 13G, 16B, 16G, 16K, 16P, 25A, 25P, 25R, 32, 36, 52, 54, 70, 80, 96, P6 and V8 from 8 to 11 a.m. around Washington Boulevard, Memorial Bridge and Independence Avenue in Arlington due to the U.S. Army 10-Miler.
Routes 10A and 10B will detour from 1 to 4 p.m. around Mount Vernon between Hume and E. Monroe avenues in Alexandria due to Del Ray’s Annual Halloween Parade.
Metrobus customers can use the Next Bus information service to find out when buses will arrive at a given stop, by logging onto Metro’s website at metropensdoors.com or calling 202-637-7000 and saying, “Next Bus.”
News release issued at 4:27 pm, October 22, 2010.
Ann E. Chisholm
Assistant Government Relations Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.962.2877
achisholm@wmata.com
Thursday, June 17, 2010
5A Monthly community meeting
Neighbors: The next monthly community meeting of ANC 5A will be held this coming Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. at St. Francis Hall at 1400 Quncy Street, NE (across the street from the Franciscan Monastery ). The invited guests and the agenda include: a 5D update from Commander Greene, a Ward 5 update from Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr., Alexis Viets of the National Park Service with a report on plans for Fort Bunker Hill Park (14th and Otis), ANC business and community concerns.
The June single member district meeting for 5A06 was cancelled so that all interesed constituents could go to the Councilman's Ward 5 Crime Forum, last Monday, 6/14.
- John Feeley, 5A06, corresponding secretary
The June single member district meeting for 5A06 was cancelled so that all interesed constituents could go to the Councilman's Ward 5 Crime Forum, last Monday, 6/14.
- John Feeley, 5A06, corresponding secretary
Saturday, April 3, 2010
April SMD meeting
5A06 February Meeting
On Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district 5A06, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters and crime issues. There will also be a discussion concerning the noise associated with the Delta Elite Club.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
(District 5A06 is bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 14th Street on the east, the south side of Taylor Street on the north, and the north side of Otis Street on the south.)
For more information, call John Feeley at 202 526 8754 or e-mail him at johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com. Also log on to the district blogspot:
http://anc5asmd06.blogspot.com
On Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district 5A06, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters and crime issues. There will also be a discussion concerning the noise associated with the Delta Elite Club.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
(District 5A06 is bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 14th Street on the east, the south side of Taylor Street on the north, and the north side of Otis Street on the south.)
For more information, call John Feeley at 202 526 8754 or e-mail him at johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com. Also log on to the district blogspot:
http://anc5asmd06.blogspot.com
Monday, March 1, 2010
5A06 March Meeting
On Monday, March 8, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district 5A06, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters and crime issues. He will also present information on the disposition of the Brookland School building and the March 15 Community meeting with the director of the Office of Planning on the implementation of the Brookland Small Area Plan. Charles Murn, president of the Michigan Park Citizens' Association, will present the plans for the park at 12th, Michigan and Shepherd Sts.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
(District 5A06 is bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 14th Street on the east, the south side of Taylor Street on the north, and the north side of Otis Street on the south.)
For more information, call John Feeley at 202 526 8754 or e-mail him at johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com. Also log on to the district blogspot:
http://anc5asmd06.blogspot.com
On Monday, March 8, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district 5A06, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters and crime issues. He will also present information on the disposition of the Brookland School building and the March 15 Community meeting with the director of the Office of Planning on the implementation of the Brookland Small Area Plan. Charles Murn, president of the Michigan Park Citizens' Association, will present the plans for the park at 12th, Michigan and Shepherd Sts.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
(District 5A06 is bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 14th Street on the east, the south side of Taylor Street on the north, and the north side of Otis Street on the south.)
For more information, call John Feeley at 202 526 8754 or e-mail him at johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com. Also log on to the district blogspot:
http://anc5asmd06.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 11, 2010
radar enforcement of the speed limit in the 1100 block of Michigan Ave.
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Gwendolyn Crump (202) 727-4383
February 10, 2010
New Mobile Radar Locations Deployed Citywide
(Washington, DC) – Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced today the deployment of six new photo enforced mobile radar locations beginning Friday, February 12, 2010.
“On the heels of two years in a row of record low traffic fatalities in the city, we intend to continue our commitment to public safety through the use of technology,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.
The thirty day educational phase will commence on February 12, 2010 where as violators will receive warning citations. On March 13, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live citations to violating motorists.
The new locations are as follows:
· 1800 block of C Street NE
· 3500 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW
· 5800 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE
· 5900 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE
· 300 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW
· 1100 block of Michigan Avenue NE
For more information about automated speed enforcement in the District of Columbia, log onto http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement .
For Immediate Release
Contact: Gwendolyn Crump (202) 727-4383
February 10, 2010
New Mobile Radar Locations Deployed Citywide
(Washington, DC) – Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced today the deployment of six new photo enforced mobile radar locations beginning Friday, February 12, 2010.
“On the heels of two years in a row of record low traffic fatalities in the city, we intend to continue our commitment to public safety through the use of technology,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.
The thirty day educational phase will commence on February 12, 2010 where as violators will receive warning citations. On March 13, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live citations to violating motorists.
The new locations are as follows:
· 1800 block of C Street NE
· 3500 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW
· 5800 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE
· 5900 block of New Hampshire Avenue NE
· 300 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW
· 1100 block of Michigan Avenue NE
For more information about automated speed enforcement in the District of Columbia, log onto http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement .
Monday, February 8, 2010
Meeting cancelled
Dear Neighbors: Due to the bad road conditions and the limited sidewalk access around the Recreation Center, I am cancelling the February single member district meeting scheduled for tonight at 6:30 at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. Next meeting will be the second Monday in March, 3/8/10. - John Feeley, 5A06
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February meeting
This coming Monday, Feb. 8, will be the monthly meeting for 5A06. We will meet at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. I will make a report on the stop sign violations at 10th and Randolph Streets, the situation at Tenley Town trash and ongoing concerns with the implementation of the Brookland/CUA Metro Small Area plan. I will also share information received at the Councilman's Ward 5 Leaders' meeting. There will be an opportunity for all to voice concerns and make announcements. - John Feeley, ANC for 5A06
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The 5A06 single member district meeting is this coming Monday, January 11, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. It will be held at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. John Feeley will provide updates on matters of concern to the community and share notices on liquor licenses, zoning matters and crime issues. Current matters of community concerns will also be shared. - John Feeley
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