As mentioned in a prior post (available here), Local 16 has asked to amend their 2 existing Voluntary Agreements with the ANC into 1 new Settlement Agreement. The ANC voted to authorize these discussions at our May 2014 meeting. Commissioner Noah Smith (representing 2B09, across New Hampshire Ave from Local 16) and I had a … Continue reading
Update on Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool
In anticipation of the ANC meeting later this week, owner David von Storch from Vida Fitness shared some materials with the ANC and neighbors related to Vida’s new request for “substantial change” to the existing liquor license to the “Penthouse Pool” on the roof. More details about the new request are available in my prior post … Continue reading
New request from Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool
Vida Fitness’ “Penthouse Pool” on U Street has a new request (for “substantial change”) for its existing liquor license for the outdoor rooftop pool space. The request is to (1) add the fourth floor interior space to the designated premises for alcohol service/consumption and (2) add an entertainment endorsement for live music and/or DJ during … Continue reading
ANC’s protest resolution on Saloon 45 matter
Enclosed here is the final protest resolution as passed by ANC 2B last night on the application by Saloon 45 for a liquor license at the former Sandy’s Flowers location. You can find prior posts and information about this application here and here and here.
Draft Proposed Resolution on Saloon 45 Application
Below is a draft proposed resolution on the Saloon 45 application for the May 19th ANC meeting. Please bear in mind that this is a draft of a proposed resolution for the ANC’s consideration as a whole. No action is final until the ANC votes on it in an open meeting. Resolution Protesting New Alcohol License … Continue reading
5/13/14: Neighborhood Meeting on Saloon 45 (confirmed)
Commissioner Mike Feldstein (2B01) and I have set up a neighborhood meeting to have an open discussion with neighbors and Saloon 45 representatives (including David Stephens, proprietor). This meeting is now confirmed. When? This Tuesday evening 6:45pm-7:45pm Where? International Student House (18th and R Streets NW) Why? The purpose of the open discussion will be … Continue reading
New request: Amendment to Local 16’s voluntary agreements (and mtg 5/18/14)
Local 16 (1602 U Street NW) has asked the ANC to combine and amend the 2 “Voluntary Agreements” that the establishment has with the ANC. These are from 2002 and 2007. Local 16 also has a separate Voluntary Agreement from 2011 regarding its sidewalk cafe on New Hampshire Ave NW. The 3 VAs are available … Continue reading
Notes on April 2014 Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
[Cross-posted at http://www.dupontcircleanc.net%5D The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) met in April 2014 for committee-level discussions. (The PAC trades off every other month between full PAC meetings and committee meetings. For a report on my first full PAC meeting as Ward 2 representative in March 2014, find a prior blog post here.) This was my first committee … Continue reading
New liquor license application: Saloon 45
There is a new liquor license application in our Single Member District (2B08), at the site of Sandy’s Flowers (corner of 18th and Swann). The CityPaper blurb on this new application is here, and the Prince of Petworth write-up is here. Enclosed here is the official application notice and information from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory … Continue reading
2B08 winners in the Washington CityPaper 2014 “Best of DC” issue!
For one little single member district in the whole city, our area (2B08) has an uncanny number of the best places in town — as reflected in the Washington CityPaper’s annual “Best of DC” issue and readers poll. Below is a list of all the 2B08 places that won or placed in the 2014 “Best … Continue reading
Will Stephens - Commissioner 