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

Saturday, November 7, 2009

November meeting

5A06 November Meeting

On Monday, November 16, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:00PM, 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, crime issues and the several efforts to clean up Fort Bunker Hill.

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, October 19, 2009

Here are some points made at the 5A06 Single member district meeting:

1. Liquor license issues: Brookland Cafe is now applying for a restaurant license not a tavern license. There is still a protest from residents at Oak Terrace principally, and I have once again joined these constituents in their protest. Their objective is to enter into a voluntary agreement with Mr. Lumukanda, the proprietor.

2. Zoning: In the contiguous smd, in 5C, Abdo Development proposes a planned unit development and presented said pud to the zoning commission on October 5. Much support from the Commission but some concern on their part for the neighbors on Lawrence who came out in opposition. This response should embolden and mobilize residents of 5A06 for the day that Jemal and Metro come forward with their plans.

3. Fort Bunker Hill Park - The commissioner is talking to Park Service officials and the Friends of the Park about a clean up in the spring.

4. Neighborhood parking stickers for Turkey Thicket: There was some skepticism about the effectiveness of neighborhood stickers. It was suggested that what is needed is enforcement.

5.Jemal property/Tenleytown Trash: No response from the owner of Tenleytown about relocating trucks to another part of the facility, not next to residents on Perry Place.

6. Michigan Avenue Traffic Calming petition: This petition, which addresses enforcement (speed cameras) and flashing pedestrian crossing signs for Michigan Avenue between 10th and 12th, is being circulated.

7. Brookland School maintenance - School back parking lot has been cleaned, the grass cut and the gates locked.

8. It was pointed out that DDOT is not cutting the grass beside the bridge across from Comcast. - J. Feeley, 5A06

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

October Monthly meeting

5A06 October Monthly Meeting

On Monday, October 19, 2009, 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, crime issues and the recent Abdo PUD hearing (October 5). The commissioner will share information on Fort Bunker Hill Park, neighborhood parking stickers, the Jemal property, the Michigan Avenue Traffic Calming petition and Brookland School maintenance. 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.) 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, September 5, 2009

September Meeting

5A06 September Meeting

On Monday, September 14, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:00PM, 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, crime issues and the upcoming Abdo PUD hearing (October 5). The Commissioner will update neighbors on the Tenleytown Company rental also.
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.)
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, June 30, 2009

Summer Vacation

No July or August single member district meetings are scheduled for SMD 5A06. The next SMD meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, at 6:30 PM at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. The commissioner will check his e-mail most of the summer so contact him at johnjfeeleyjr@aol.com.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

5A06 smd meeting

A meeting of Single Member Districts 5A06 is set for Monday, June 8, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district, 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.
(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, May 19, 2009

Cardinal's Nest decision

Dear Neighbors: To all who have not heard as of yet: the Liquor Control Board found against the Cardinal's Nest in a May 13 decision. They found the establishment at fault for serving liquor to minors, allowing alcohol to be taken out of the establishment, for violations of the voluntary agreement with the community, noise violations and not displaying the voluntary agreement. The penalty was a $5,000 fine and a 15 consecutive day suspension, from June 17th to July 1, 2009. This is what the assistant attorney general's office was requesting, short of revocation of their license. - John Feeley

Friday, May 8, 2009

SMD meeting

A meeting of

Single Member Districts 5A06

is set for Monday, May 11,
6:30 – 8:00 PM

at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.

John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters, crime issues and the updates on the next Cardinal’s Nest Hearing.
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.)


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, April 7, 2009

Monthly Single Member District Meeting

A meeting of

Single Member Districts 5A06

is set for Monday, April 13,
6:30 – 8:00 PM

at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.

John Feeley, the commissioner for the single member district, will present an update on liquor license issues, zoning variance matters, crime issues and the updates on the Cardinal’s Nest Show Cause Hearing.
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.)


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, March 17, 2009

5A Community Meeting

Dear Neighbors:
MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING
ANC 5A

Agenda Includes:
• ANC Business
• 4D/5D Police Report
• Community Concerns

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
North Michigan Park Recreation Center – 1333 Emerson Street, NE
7PM - 9PM


April ANC 5A Monthly Community Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Time: 7PM
Place: TBA

- John Feeley, ANC 5A06, recording secretary for the Commission.

Some Good News for 12th Street

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2009
Contact:
Vicky Leonard-Chambers
202.727.8204 (desk)
202.683.9053 (cell)
vleonardchambers@dccouncil.us
Thomas Announces Median Strip on 12th Street Will Be Limited to Painted Street Markings

Washington, DC-

Ward 5 Councilmember Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. announced today that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has reversed its decision to install a landscaped, 10-foot wide median strip on 12th Street between Randolph and Perry Streets, NE. Councilmember Thomas, who received complaints from Brookland residents and businesses about the proposed median, met with DDOT planning staff in January 2009. At the January meeting, DDOT agreed to postpone installation of a landscaped median until further engineering studies were completed and the other potential traffic calming measures were assessed. After completing its analyses, DDOT determined that the best choice is the use of painted street markings to delineate a median strip. The option of a re-striping 12th Street to provide a 10-foot wide median between Randolph and Perry Streets, NE is one of the potential traffic calming solutions included in the Brookland Multi-Modal Transportation and Streetscape Study (on page 115)..

"A landscaped, 10-foot wide median on 12th Street would have constricted access to some of our neighborhood businesses along the corridor" said Councilmember Thomas. "In today's uncertain economy, constricting access could be the death knell to a small business. Not only is this a victory for Brookland, but also for all neighborhoods across the city trying to nurture their local business districts." ###


Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. represents Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia. Thomas chairs the Council's Committee on Libraries, Parks, and Recreation. He sits on four additional committees: Workforce Development and the Environment, Aging and Community Affairs, Housing and Workforce Development, and Public Services and Consumer Affairs.