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RE: Comments on NOI #22-125 PSD for Construction of Protected Bike lanes on
RE: Comments on NOI #22-125 PSD for Construction of Protected Bike lanes on I Street SE/SW
Dear Director Lott:
ANC 6D, at a duly noticed public meeting on July 18, 2021, with a quorum present, a quorum being four Commissioners, voted 7-0-0 to provide the following comments on the Notice of Intent, NOI #22-125 PSD, Roadway Pattern Modification of I Street SE/SW.
WHEREAS, the Southwest Small Area Plan defines the Southwest community’s commitment to be an “exemplar of equity and inclusion,” and new development must address mobility and safety for the range of individuals and households the community hopes to attract and maintain;
WHEREAS, that commitment includes creation of new protective bike lanes to accommodate the increasing number of cyclists in the community; but also the safe passage for children entering and exiting Goddard early childhood school, Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, Aya Transitional Housing, the SW Library and Playground, Greenleaf Gardens, and Randall Recreation Center, playground, pool and ball fields; seniors who will reside at the new Westminster Senior Housing; and individuals of all ages and physical abilities living in the several other housing complexes on I St. SW and visiting the new Rubell Museum;
WHEREAS, ANC 6D has observed multiple problems from poorly planned bike lanes in Navy Yard and Near SE, including competition between vehicles attempting to make deliveries, passenger pickup and drop-off in dedicated PUDO spaces, double parking and obstruction of bike and vehicular through traffic when PUDO or loading areas have been improperly occupied, creating major road, pedestrian, and bike hazards;
WHEREAS, DDOT has provided no analysis of alternative designs to address the multiple different uses on I Street SW and SE and problems identified in Navy Yard, including the use of center lane placement, which might eliminate the conflict between cyclists and other curbside activities and the need for removal of all parking on the south side of I Street from 7th Street to South Capitol Street SW of the proposed protected bike lane;
WHEREAS, ANC 6D has repeatedly—in writing and in meetings with DDOT staff—requested a detailed review with DDOT representatives about the challenges on I Street SW that will impact the design of new bike lanes, DDOT failed to appear as scheduled at ANC 6D’s May or June administrative meetings to permit a detailed presentation and discussion of the proposed bike lanes, DDOT appeared at ANC 6D’s June business meeting with new plans and no time for Commissioners to review the drawings to generate meaningful responses;
WHEREAS, DDOT’s reticence to directly engage with ANC 6D in any meaningful discussion about placing protected bike lanes on Eye Street, on both sides of South Capitol Street, is directly contrary to their responsibilities under the NOI process procedures;
WHEREAS, DDOT on July 15th, prior to ANC 6D’s Business Meeting on July 18th, proposed a walkthrough with ANC 6D Commissioners “by the end of July,” which is a welcome opportunity to address the remaining concerns but will not permit a timely response from ANC 6D to the August 8th filing deadline of the NOI;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ANC 6D does not support the proposed I St. protected bike lane project without a specific analysis and explanation of the accommodations for the different uses of each block from 7th Street SW to 3rd Street SE (entering the Capitol Quarter community), as well as a full consideration of a center protected bike lane.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ANC 6D will submit additional comments on the proposal for protected bike lanes on I Street SW at its September 12, 2022, Business Meeting, should the result of the July walkthrough with DDOT warrant a change in the position of ANC 6D.
As by law, we request that our comments be given great weight in shaping the final design of the I Street protected bike lane project.
Sincerely, Edward Daniels – Chairman, ANC 6D, Southwest, Navy Yard, & Buzzard Point
cent iteration made no accommodation for the PUDO in front of the Goddard School on Seventh Street SW.
Chair Daniels narrated at length the commission’s years of dealing with DDOT, citing the difficulties he had had in securing a traffic light at I Street and New Jersey Avenue SE as well as the parking fiasco the cycle tracks on First Street SE had created. The agency, he stated, had never properly accorded the commission “great weight.”
Commissioners unanimously voted to express their opposition to DDOT’s I Street Plan.
807 Maine Avenue SW
Mill Creek returned with an update on its plans for 807 Maine Ave. SW, the site of the Disabled American Veterans building. After consultation with a negotiating team from the commission, the developer had modified its original plans. The single cut curb is now moved 20’ to the south to allow better maneuverability for trucks and dedicated parking for delivery vehicles. The green space planned for the south side of the property has been increased 34 percent. This also allows for wider sidewalks.
The developer also outlined proffered public amenities including 17 percent inclusionary zoning, funding for the expected cycle track in front of the structure on Seventh Street SW, a $100,000 contribution to neighboring Jefferson Academy, another $100,000 check to the Southwest Business Improvement District to support its Mobility Innovation District.
A vote on the project is scheduled for September’s meeting.
ABC Matters
The commission voted to support a license and the associated community agreement for Oasis Marina, 730 Maine Ave. SW, contingent on ABC Committee approval.
In the absence of community agreements, the commission voted to protest the licenses for Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen, 652 Water St. SW; Gordon Ramsey’s Fish and Chips, 665 Wharf St. SW; Pendry, 655 Water St. SW.
The commission voted to unanimously file protests against the following establishments in order to maintain its standing while the ABC Subcommittee considered whether community agreements were warranted: Mathew Hayes, Commander Jacques, Miss Christin, Potomac Taxi II, Potomac Taxi IV, Lady Josephine, Cherry Blossom, Admiral Tilp, Miss Mallory, Flippin Pizza, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Hyatt House, Capital Yacht Club, Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Company, Agua 301, Gatsby, The Grill, Mi Vida, Thompson Washington DC, Levy, DC Unite, Canopy, citizenM, Amazon Grocery, Duke’s Grocery, Thompson Hotel, Lucky Buns, Buffalo Wild Winds, Philippe Chow – Watermark, Bistro Du Jour.
Other Matters
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Commissioners commended MPD for its handling of the recent shooting at Wharf.
The commission voted unanimously with Commissioner Hamilton abstaining in support of modification of consequence to the Randall School Planned Unit Development (PUD). The change allows the Rubell Museum to create a restaurant and café in the school’s western wing as well as a PUDO on First Street SW.
The commission voted unanimously to support a modification of consequence to the PUD for 300 K St. SW. The project replaces a parking lot just south of the Southwest Library. The developer shared plans for the renovation of the interior courtyards linking the three buildings to the south. Commissioner Kramer was authorized to testify.
The commission unanimously to: • support the DC Bike Ride on
Sept. 10; • support The Nicholson Project Public Art Installation at
Fourth and M Streets SW; • support Duke’s Grocery Public Space Application at 1201
Half Street SE; • support WMATA New Headquarters Antenna Placement; • support 100 Potomac Avenue
SW, Clean-up of Land Deed; • approve 3Q Treasurer’s report. support licenses for Easy
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ANC 6D meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. The commission does not meet in August. Their next meeting is Sept. 6. For more information and links to join ANC meetings, visit www.anc6d.org. ◆
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