Minutes for March ANC Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E was called to order at 7:35PM by Chairperson Diskan, with Commissioners Mayo, DiBiase, McNamara and Posniak in attendance.

ANC Business/Actions

The minutes of the February 10, 2000 meeting were unanimously approved,

The treasurer's March 9th and Quarterly reports were unanimously approved. The February 10, 2000 treasurer's report was resubmitted and unanimously accepted.

A resolution bonding the treasurer and Chair was unanimously approved.

A resolution accepting a computer and assigning Tad DiBiase responsibility for the computer was unanimously approved.

A resolution of appreciation for Gary Burch, Chief Engineer at DPW was unanimously approved.

A resolution supporting District of Columbia resident's right to vote for representatives in Congress was unanimously approved.

A resolution supporting Tenleytown Historical Society's application for historic landmark for the property located at 4200 Military Road, NW was passed 3-2.

ANC 3E accepted a petition of residents and business around the 5300 block of 43rd St. to change the traffic pattern and signage on that street. A resolution supporting that measure was also unanimously approved.

Announcements

American University's public radio status WAMU is beginning their annual spring pledge drive.

The Presidential primary and Congressional delegation selection is May 22, 2000. The deadline for changing parties or registering is April 2, 2000.

Commissioner McNamara announced the fact that DPW had not officially responded to the ANC's punch list but that work was being done and he would work with DPW to gain an official response to the list.

Commissioner Posniak announced that American University was preparing its 10-year campus plan. The commissioner also gave an update on the WMATA meeting discussing the N8 bus line.

Commissioner Diskan announced that in the late evening of March 29th census takers would be out counting the homeless and if a location of homeless persons was known to please contact the census bureau at 202-524-5298.

Open Forum

Helen Herio wants to be responsible for caring for a triangle of District property at the intersection of Military Road, 41st St. and Reno Road, NW; she wanted to know whom she should contact. Commissioner McNamara suggesting contacting the DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Bob Litman stated that Rodman's would be open to carrying hardware items if community support was evident.

Eli Zegas, VP of Wilson HS Student Government, outlined his proposal to obtain student and teacher parking at Wilson HS.

A resident had a question concerning a tax assessment and was referred to the DC Dept of Financial Revenue.

Kathy Wiss announced the zoning board would set their calendar Monday, March 13, 2000 for the Albemarle zoning hearing.

Dorothy Biard of the Tenleytown Neighbors Historic Committee thanked the Commission for the $500 grant to survey Grant Road.

Dick Reed announced he is attempting to revive the Friendship Neighborhood Coalition.

Commissioner DiBiase updated the Hechinger property situation. The owners are still working to find a suitable tenant and are working very closely with the ANC and Friendship Place to deal with the homeless.

Ann Buemel of Friends of Friendship Park announced May Fair on May 20, 2000.

Presentations and Discussions

Sgt. Ladson of the 2nd District gave a police report update, announced a new newsletter by the Police Service Areas and a new program that will be targeting theft from auto and introduced Lt. Mark Carter. Lt. Carter announced the Partnership for Problem Solving program at Galuadet University on March 25, 2000.

Robert Newman of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation was not present to give his announced presentation.

Michelle Pourciau of the DC Department of Public Works gave a status report on the Friendship Heights development occurring on the Maryland side of Western Avenue. Ms. Pourciau updated the commission on seven topics that she had previously presented. These topics included: Lay- bys at the corner of Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue; Kiss & Ride drop off areas; improvements to the intersection of River Road and Western Avenue, NW; the volume of autos and people at the intersection of Western Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and Military Road, NW; truck routing plan for before, during and after development; establishment of a transportation management district by Montgomery County and unified urban design plans between the District and Montgomery County.

Jean Pablo of Tenleytown Historical Society gave a presentation concerning their application for historic designation for the property located at 4200 Military Road, NW. Tenleytown Historical Society requested the ANC to support their application for historic designation. Michael Belise and associates from Chase Builders presented their proposed development plans for the same property. Mr. Belise and Chase Builders also requested the ANC to support their development .

After discussion Commissioner McNamara proposed that the ANC not take a position concerning the historic designation of the property. The proposal was defeated 4-1.

A resolution was then proposed to support the historic application by Tenleytown Historical Society for the property located at 4200 Military Road. The resolution passed 3-2.

Mike Meier presented the Commission with petitions from neighbors and businesses on and around the 5300 block of 43rd St., NW requesting the designation of 43rd St., NW as a one-way street, the addition of residential parking signs and a no trucks sign. The Commission accepted the petitions and voted unanimously to support the requested changes.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Tad DiBiase
Secretary