Stakeholders have asked about the comments I received regarding Bar Charley’s request for extended hours. To help synthesize and order them, I put together a short document with excerpts from each comment I received and where the resident lives in proximity to Bar Charley. I split the comments out by pro/con (or compromise), as well … Continue reading
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Bar Charley application for extension of interior hours
The new Bar Charley at 1825 18th Street NW (at the former site of Cajun Experience and Inti Peruvian Restaurant) has applied for a “substantial change” to extend the allowable interior hours for its existing liquor license from 11pm/12am (current) to 2am/3am (proposed). Below is a Q & A to help understand the application and … Continue reading
March 2013 Newsletter
Here is my March 2013 Newsletter for our Single Member District 2B08.
Additional update on Lauriol Plaza valet parking – DDOT Public Space hearing 2/28/13
The valet parking permit application by Lauriol Plaza — discussed in prior posts here, here, and here — will be up for discussion at the DDOT Public Space Committee on February 28, 2013. The DDOT Public Space Committee agenda is here. I plan to testify as to the ANC’s support for the valet parking permit, … Continue reading
Further updates on Lauriol Plaza parking lot & valet parking
This is an update to issues related to the Lauriol Plaza’s parking lot and valet parking operations. Prior posts are available here and here. On January 29, 2013, the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) held a hearing on the restaurant’s application for renewal of the zoning “special exception” for its small parking lot off T … Continue reading
Vote for Dupont-area places in the CityPaper readers poll
The ANC’s news/blog encourages everyone in the neighborhood to please vote for Dupont-area places in the Washington CityPaper’s “Best of DC” readers poll: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2013/01/25/blog-vote-for-dupont-area-establishments-in-the-citypapers-best-of-dc-readers-poll/ In particular, vote for places in our Single Member District (2B08), such as: Lauriol Plaza – best margaritas The Regent – best Thai food Zabb or Local 16 – best rooftop … Continue reading
Updates on Lauriol Plaza parking lot and valet permit application
Below are several important updates on the Lauriol Plaza’s two applications — (1) application to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) to renew the “special exception” for the T Street parking lot, and (2) new application for valet parking staging on 18th Street (instead of T Street). You can see the prior posts on … Continue reading
Lauriol Plaza zoning and valet parking applications on Jan. 9th ANC agenda
The Lauriol Plaza’s zoning “special exception” for the small parking lot off of T Street is up for renewal. This item will be on the ANC’s January 9, 2013 agenda. These types of small parking lots often require a special exception in our neighborhood. Another example is the small parking lot behind McDonald’s on 17th … Continue reading
Plum Blossom Re-Opens
Some of you may have noticed that Plum Blossom sushi at 1915 18th Street NW (between T and Willard) was shut down for many weeks this summer and fall due to the owner and manager, Mr. William Ha, having fallen and injured himself. I am pleased to report that Mr. Ha is back on his … Continue reading
Buses return to 18th Street in Adams Morgan
WMATA announced that buses will begin running again up and down 18th Street in Adams Morgan, now that the streetscape is finished. From WMATA: Routes 90, 92, 93, 96, X3 have been detoured due to road construction project Metrobus routes 90, 92, 93, 96, and X3 will return to their regular routes in both directions … Continue reading
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