Tuesday, January 6, 2015
I am holding the first 5B05 single member district meeting for 2015 on Thursday, January 22, at 6:30 PM at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. The commissioner will review current issues facing the single member district, particularly zoning, development and liquor license applications, and look for input for residents in 5B05. If you live within the following boundaries you reside in 5B05: the railroad tracks to the west, then 10th street (at Taylor, traveling to Varnum) Taylor and Varnum Streets NE to the north, 13th Street NE to the east, and Otis Street NE to the south. - John Feeley
Saturday, January 3, 2015
In my desire to establish a regular meeting schedule for the constituents of 5B05 I neglected to check my calendar carefully for this month. Instead of meeting on Monday, January 19,(our Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday) this month, I will schedule a location for Tuesday, January 20. - John Feeley
Friday, January 2, 2015
Regular Community Meetings
Dear Constituents: I propose that community meetings for our Advisory Neighborhood single member district be held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. I intend to hold these meetings at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. I will announce them on the Brookland list serve and post flyers near the Metro station and on 10th Street near the recreation center. I will confirm the location for this month's meeting which would be on January 18 next week. I can be reached at my e-mail address, johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com - John Feeley
Monday, November 17, 2014
John J. Feeley, Jr. Elected: November 4, 2014
Write-in candidate John Feeley is the new commissioner of Single Member District 5B05. He received the majority of ballots on election day, November 4, 2014. He will serve for two years beginning January 2, 2015.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
June Meeting cancelled
Dear Neighbors: Due to a scheduling conflict, I am unable to hold the smd meeting tomorrow for 5A06, scheduled for 6:30 PM at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. I will get back to you concerning a possible July meeting. - John Feeley, 202 526 8754
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
5A06 June meeting
5A06 June Meeting
Monday, June 13, 2011, 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.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
There will be no meeting in July or August. Next meeting of the single member district will be on September 12, 2011.
(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, June 13, 2011, 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.
The meeting will also offer opportunities for residents to voice specific concerns impacting the district.
There will be no meeting in July or August. Next meeting of the single member district will be on September 12, 2011.
(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
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
may meeting
5A06 May Meeting
Monday, May 16, 2011, 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.
A zoning variance is proposed for a construction project on the 1200 block of Randolph.
Mr. Topjian of Brookland Homes has presented his proposal and seeks a letter of support. He will be there to answer questions on this matter. A vote will be taken on a letter of support for this variance. All concerned citizens should attend.
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, May 16, 2011, 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.
A zoning variance is proposed for a construction project on the 1200 block of Randolph.
Mr. Topjian of Brookland Homes has presented his proposal and seeks a letter of support. He will be there to answer questions on this matter. A vote will be taken on a letter of support for this variance. All concerned citizens should attend.
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, April 4, 2011
April SMD meeting
5A06 April Meeting
On Monday, April 11, 2011, 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. A zoning variance is proposed for a construction project on the 1200 block of Randolph. Mr. Topjian will present his proposal and seeks a letter of support.
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 11, 2011, 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. A zoning variance is proposed for a construction project on the 1200 block of Randolph. Mr. Topjian will present his proposal and seeks a letter of support.
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
Saturday, March 12, 2011
March meeting
The March meeting for single member district 5A06 will be held on March 21, the third Monday, this month. We will meet at 6:30 at the Turkey Thicket recreation Center. The agenda will include neighborhood watch/ police reports, new developments on 10th Street and Casey Trees Turkey Thicket Project.
The set down for the Col. Brooks PUD is being held on the 14th, at 6:30 PM. All Zoning Board Meetings and Hearings are held on the Second Floor in Room 220 South at
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2001
at the Zoning Board Hearing Chambers. While there is no opportunity to testify, I want to be there to show concern in this matter and solidarity with the residents of 5A07.
- John Feeley, 5A06
The set down for the Col. Brooks PUD is being held on the 14th, at 6:30 PM. All Zoning Board Meetings and Hearings are held on the Second Floor in Room 220 South at
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2001
at the Zoning Board Hearing Chambers. While there is no opportunity to testify, I want to be there to show concern in this matter and solidarity with the residents of 5A07.
- John Feeley, 5A06
Monday, January 24, 2011
historic district info
A special meeting
on Historic Districts and historic preservation
is called for the constituents of
Single Member District 5A06,
is set for
Saturday, February 5
9:30 – 12:30 PM
St. Anthony’s Cafeteria,
3400 12th Street, NE
John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district, has invited David Maloney, the District’s Historic Preservation Officer to describe the historic designation process for historic districts.
(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.)
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 Historic Districts and historic preservation
is called for the constituents of
Single Member District 5A06,
is set for
Saturday, February 5
9:30 – 12:30 PM
St. Anthony’s Cafeteria,
3400 12th Street, NE
John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district, has invited David Maloney, the District’s Historic Preservation Officer to describe the historic designation process for historic districts.
(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.)
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
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Emergency meeting
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)
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)
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
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