On October 14, 2021, the DC Zoning Commission (ZC) held a meeting on the Modification of Consequence application submitted for the second phase of Art Place at Fort Totten (Block B) (Zoning case number 06-10F). The proposed changes were discussed in these posts. The upshot is that the Zoning Commission determined that there were too many changes being made and that the proposed modifications should be addressed through the Modification of Significance process rather than the more minor Modification of Consequence process.

The Commission also requested that the developer address points raised by the DC Office of Planning (OP) and the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA). Neither OP nor LRCA objected to the proposed modifications in the Modification of Consequence application, but both OP and LRCA requested additional information. (ANC 5A supported the modifications with the condition that protected bike lanes be installed on 3rd Street NE between Ingraham and Kennedy).

As approved, 30 of the 271 residential units in Block B will be below market rate units reserved for artists. The developer is proposing to add 23 more residential units to Block B for a total of 294 units. In its report, OP strongly encouraged the developer to make some of the additional 23 units below market rate units as well, though it appears the developer is within their legal right not to do so. OP also requested additional renderings to show the color palette change proposed for Block B in relationship to Building A. In written comments, the LRCA largely raised issues around pedestrian safety and mobility, particularly regarding the developer’s planned extension of 3rd Street NE between Ingraham and Kennedy.

On October 19, 2021, the developer submitted the application for a Modification of Significance. It largely mirrors their previous Modification of Consequence application, and notes that the developer will address OP’s and LRCA’s comments in advance of a hearing.

A hearing date has not been set for this case yet. The case number is 06-10G

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