We are nearing the tail end of what is known as the “three-year renewal cycle” for liquor-licensed establishments like restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and liquor stores. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) Board will be considering renewals of CT licenses (taverns) and CN licenses (nightclubs) in November and December. The other main types of licenses, CR … Continue reading
Construction permits issued this week
The Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs has approved the following construction permits in our Single Member District 2B08: 1745 Willard: plumbing and gas work
March 2013 Newsletter
Here is my March 2013 Newsletter for our Single Member District 2B08.
Construction permits issued this week
Two construction permits were issued by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) in our Single Member District 2B08 this week: 1747 Swann Street NW (Permit # P1303098) — plumbing and gas work 1737 Willard Street NW (Permit #B1304024) — replace 3 historic windows & 6 non-historic windows
ANC 2B seeking two paid interns
The ANC has two open, paid internship positions and is looking for applicants. Applications are due March 15, 2013. Full info here: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2013/02/14/news-anc-2b-seeking-2-intern-positions/
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
1/28/13 Meeting with WMATA officials re: 16th Street bus routes
If any neighbors are concerned about the 16th Street bus routes, the ANC has organized a meeting with WMATA officials to discuss. Monday, January 28 at 7:30pm at the JCC (16th & Q Streets NW). Full information is on the ANC’s blog/news site here: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2013/01/27/news-12813-discussion-with-metro-re-16th-street-bus-routes/
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
12 Dupont-area Establishments in Washingtonian’s “100 Very Best Restaurants”
As noted on the ANC’s news/blog site, the Washingtonian has named 12 Dupont-area establishments in its annual “100 Very Best Restaurants” list: http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/wordpress/2013/01/25/news-12-dupont-area-restaurants-named-in-washingtonians-top-100/ None of these are in our Single Member District, but there are several on 17th Street and P Street NW, as well as downtown by 16th & K.
Will Stephens - Commissioner 