ANC3B
March 14, 2002 Minutes
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Minutes of a Regular Scheduled Meeting of ANC 3B
Thursday, March 14, 2002
The regular, monthly, public meeting of ANC 3B was called to order at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2002 at Guy Mason Recreation Center.
Commissioners present and constituting a quorum were; Charles L. Howe (01), Vice Chair; Christopher Lively (02), Secretary; Toni A. Ritzenberg (04), Treasurer; and James C. Lively (05), Chair. The Single Member Seat ANC 3B03 is vacant.
Swearing In Of New Commissioner:
The appointment of Melissa J. Lane as 3B03 Single Member Commissioner was approved and Councilmember Kathy Patterson administered the Oath of Office. Commissioner Lane was introduced to the audience and welcomed to the Commission and joined the dais.
Councilmember Patterson addressed the Commission and members of the audience on the Tax Parity Act and how the City Council would introduce legislation to enact a 25% cap on property taxes for the upcoming FY 2003 in response to the overwhelming concern raised by residents to the large increase in the proposed FY 2003 Real Property Tax Assessment.
The Councilmember also addressed the Metropolitan Police Department budget and the pay parity between union and non-union members of the Police Force. Ms. Patterson stated that members of the Council were aware of the concerns raised by the residents and police offices that provisions for the third year pay scale for non-union members of MPDC had not be resolved and a hearing would be held on the matter.
PoliceReport:
Sgt. Griffin, PSA 205, reported that for the month of February 2002, Glover Park experienced 3 robberies, 2 assaults, 7 theft from auto, and 2 stolen autos.
Again, thefts from autos continue to be the leading crime problem in PSA 205.
Old Business:
Update on Street Construction Schedule For Glover Park
Commissioner Christopher Lively reported that the District Division of Transportation (DDOT) is expected to award the contract for construction by April 15, 2002. It is anticipated the work will not begin prior to May 1, 2002. The schedule of roadways and timetable for work will be distributed to the community via the ANC Web site and published in the Glover Park Gazette and in the Current Newspapers.
Update on the Ward Three Traffic Policy Committee
Commissioner Christopher Lively reported that the establishment of designated truck routes through out the city is being studied. A report on Traffic Calming Measures (TCM) is scheduled to be released at the end of March 2002.
Parking Update – Regulated Residential Parking in the 2700 Blk of 42nd St.
Commissioner Christopher Lively reported that ANC 3B and 4000 Tunlaw Condo are waiting for the District Division of Transportation to locate the petition request filed by the resident of 4000 Tunlaw Road for Regulated Residential Parking (RPP). The request for RPP is expected to be on the Agenda for the April 11, 2002 meeting of ANC3B.
NEW BUSINESS:
Liquor License Voluntary Agreement Amendment
Security Requirement for “Good Guys” – 2311 Wisconsin Avenue
Mr. Ben Zanganeh, owner of Good Guys Club stated his desire to amend the Voluntary Agreement between Good Guys and ANC3B to remove the provision requiring the use of a security guard and replace it with the stipulation that Good Guys hire one additional full time staff person who would be able to provide security as well as be held responsible to the management for performance of these duties. Mr. Zanganeh stated that the security firm sends a rotating staff and that the staff is limited in duties that they can perform.
Commissioner Ritzenberg and CommissionerChristopher Lively introduced a resolution, which, after discussion, was adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MODIFYING THE VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN 3124 CORPORATION T/A GOOD GUYS RESTAURANT AND ANC3B
WHEREAS, Paragraph 2(A) Of The Voluntary Agreement Requires Licensee To Employ A Uniformed Security Officer At The Premises Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, And Saturday From 9:00 P.M. To Closing; And,
WHEREAS, At Is Regular March 2002 Meeting, The Commission Heard A Presentation From Licensee’s President, Mr. Ben Zanganeh, Suggesting That The Objectives Of Maintaining Peace And Good Order, Both Within The Premises And In The Immediate Environs, Could More Efficiently Be Achieved By Substituting An Additional Employee Of Applicant For The Uniformed Security Officer; And,
WHEREAS, For The Period From March 15, 2002 Through September 15, 2002 ANC 3B Is Prepared To Excuse Licensee From Performance Of Paragraph 2(A) Provided That, During All Time Periods Specified Therein, Licensee Utilizes On Its Premises A Third Employee (In Addition To The Two Existing Doormen) Whose Primary Responsibility Is The Maintenance Of Peace And Good Order In The Premises And Adherence To All The Requirements Of The Statute, Regulations, And License Conditions;
NOW, Therefore, Be It Resolved, That All Other Provisions Of The Voluntary Agreement Will Remain In Full Effect And That ANC 3B Agrees To Accept Licensee’s Proposal For A Trial Six-Month Period.
Adopted 5-0-0March 14, 2002
Liquor License Renewal
Jade LLC t/a SAVEUR – 2218 Wisconsin Avenue
Edward Jacobson, an investor in Saveur stated that he is in the process of buying out the remaining partners of the restaurant. No members of the audience had any statements on the renewal of the liquor license.
CommissionerChristopherLively stated that residents of Hall place had commented that the trash area used by Saveur was kept in good order.
No objections were raised to the renewal of the liquor license.
Montien, Inc t/a BUSARA – 2340 Wisconsin Avenue
Eric James, Manager for Busara appeared before the commissions to address any concerns.
CommissionerHowe asked if the grease waste containers located in the rear of the premise were in compliance with sanitation disposal regulations.
CommissionerChristopherLively stated that the containers in question belong to Heritage India Restaurant and that Busara had fixed their open container problems in the spring of 2001. The confusion was over the fact that both restaurants share an alleyway.
No objections were raised to the renewal of the liquor license.
Austin Grills, Inc t/a AUSTIN GRILL –2404 Wisconsin Avenue
Chris Schaller, General Manager for Austin Grill appeared before the commissions to address any concerns.
CommissionerChristopherLively presented photos of overflowing dumpsters and trash surrounding the dumpster area along with a petition from the resident of the 2400 block of 37th Street objecting to the renewal of the liquor license.
Mr. Schaller stated that he was aware of the problem, that he had just joined this location as the manager and that he had been working with the other two restaurants that use the dumpster to make them aware of the problem. Mr. Schaller stated that Austin Grill would assume responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the dumpster area and would work with the Commission and the community to find a solution to the problem.
The following addition added by Commissioner Ritzenberg after the approval of the Minutes on April 11, 2002
[CommissionerRitzenberg asked Robert Hyman, President of the Glover Park Citizens Association, who took the photographs and had he sent them to any Government agency before the personnel at Austin Grill were given time to respond to the trash problems shown in the photographs. He stated that they had been forwarded to the Department of Health.
CommissionerRitzenberg stated that she felt that offending businesses should be given the time to solve problems such as trash removal before they are reported.]
CommissionerChristopherLivelyintroduced a resolution, which, after discussion, was adopted as follows:
WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Is Making A Concerted Effort To Reduce Litter, Vermin Harborage And Trash; And
WHEREAS, Austin Grill Waste Containers Routinely Violate Sanitation Regulations Regarding The Proper Storage And Disposal Of Waste; And,
WHEREAS, Unless And Until Austin Grill Improves Its Trash And Refuse Handling Operations, Austin Grill Will Not Be An Appropriate Licensee At Its Locality Because Of (1) The Adverse Effects Upon The Maintenance Of Peace, Order, And Quiet And (2) The Adverse Effect Upon Real Property Values In The Surrounding Residential Community; And,
NOW, Therefore, Be It Resolved, The Commission Opposes The Renewal Of The License Until Licensee Enter Into A Voluntary Agreement.
Adopted 5-0-0March 14, 2002
Pedestrian Sign Requests for Wisconsin Avenue at Fulton Street, NW
CommissionerHowe introduced a resolution, which, after discussion, was adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS AND TRAFFIC YIELD PYLONS ON WISCONSIN AVENUE AT FULTON STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
WHEREAS, The Section Of Wisconsin Avenue and Fulton Street, NW Is Located in A Residential Area Of Glover Park - Cathedral Heights; And,
WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Is Making A Concerted Effort To Reduce The Speed of Motor Vehicles; And,
WHEREAS, Pedestrians Crossing Wisconsin Avenue Would Benefit From The Addition Of High Visibility Crosswalk Warning Signs; And,
WHEREAS, Traffic Pylons At Cross Walks Serve As An Additional Warning Device To Motor Vehicle Traffic;
NOW, Therefore, Be It Resolved, That ANC 3B Requests The District Department of Transportation, Install High Visibility Crosswalk Warning Signs And Traffic Pylons At Cross Walks Along The Above Section Of Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
March 14, 2001
Adopted 5-0-0
Administrative:
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of February 14, 2002 meeting of ANC 3B (5-0-0)
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Minutes approved on April 11, 2002 by a vote of ______
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James C. LivelyChristopher James Lively
ChairSecretary