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Hearing on B20-907 and B20-955 – Alley Closings (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-907, Dedication of a Public Alley in Square 752, S.O. 14-15491, Act of 2014
Bill 20-955, Closing of a Portion of Manchester Lane, adjacent to Square 2742, S.O. 08-3083, Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on Bill 20-907, the “Dedication of a Public Alley in Square 752, S.O. 14-15491, Act of 2014,” and Bill 20-955, “Closing of a Portion of Manchester Lane, adjacent to Square 2742, S.O. 08-3083, Act of 2014.”  The hearing will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-907 is to accept the dedication of land for public alley purposes in Square 752, bounded by H Street, 2nd Street, G Street, and 3rd Street in Northeast Washington, D.C., in Ward 6.  The proposed legislation relates to a residential development project that includes retail uses.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-955  is to order the closing of a portion of Manchester Lane, adjacent to Square 2742, bound by Missouri Avenue and 17th Street, in Northwest Washington, D.C., in Ward 4.  This closure was requested by the abutting private property owner.  The portion of Manchester Lane requested to be closed extends through Rock Creek Park, and is not currently used for vehicular travel.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, October 27, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on October 27, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of Bill 20-907 and Bill 20-955 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Hearing on B20-645, 684, and PR20-758 (June 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-521, N Street Village Way Designation Act of 2013;
Bill 20-683, Zion Baptist Church Way Designation Act of 2014; &
Bill 20-794, Nap Turner Way Designation Act of 2014  

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-521, the “N Street Village Way Designation Act of 2013;” Bill 20-683, the “Zion Baptist Church Way Designation Act of 2014;” and Bill 20-794, the “Nap Turner Way Designation Act of 2014.”  The public hearing will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-521 is to symbolically designate the 1300 block of N Street NW, between 14th Street NW and Vermont Avenue NW, in Ward 2 as N Street Village Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-683 is to symbolically designate the public alley in Square 2655, bounded by the 4800 block of Colorado Avenue NW and Blagden Avenue NW, as Zion Baptist Church Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-794 is to symbolically designate the alley located between 13th and 14th Streets NW, Wallach Place NW, and U Street NW and directly abutting 1344 U Street NW as Nap Turner Way.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at
(202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, June 30, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on June 30, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of the PRs can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014.

Hearing on PR 20-575 (Jan. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-575, Abandonment of the Highway Plan for a Portion of 28th and Austin Streets, S.E., S.O. 13-11875 Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-575, the “Abandonment of the Highway Plan for a Portion of 28th and Austin Streets, S.E., S.O. 13-11875 Resolution of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-575 is to approve the removal of a portion of 28th and Austin Streets, S.E., (abutting Parcel 213/52 in Square 5632) from the Plan of Permanent System of Highways of the District of Columbia.  Approval of Bill PR-20-575 is related to the development of Skyland Town Center.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Crispus Gordon III, Legislative Assistant, at cgordon@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, January 27, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on January 27, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-575 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014.

UPDATED: Hearing on B20-110/ B20-432/ B20-439/ B20-525 (Nov. 14)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-110 “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013”
Bill 20-432 “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013”  
Bill 20-439 “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013”
Bill 20-525 “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013”

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-110, the “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013,” Bill 20-432, the “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013,” Bill 20-439, the “Closing of Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013” and Bill 20-525, the “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect the addition of Bill 20-525.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-110 is to approve the designation of the public right-of-way adjacent Lot 197 in Square 2526 in Ward 2 as Belmont Park and establish it as a public park under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-432 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 500 block of Foxhall Place, S.E. in Ward 8 as Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-439 is to order the closing of a public alley in Square 150 bounded by Seaton Street, N.W., Florida Ave, N.W., and 17th Street, N.W. in Ward 1.  Approval of Bill 20-439 will allow for the elimination a paper alley located on the applicant’s property.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-525 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 1600 block of Church Street, N.W. in Ward 2 as Annie’s Way.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8126, or e-mail Crispus Gordon, III, Legislative Assistant, at cgordon@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, November 12, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on November 12, 2013, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of Bill 20-110, Bill 20-432, Bill 20-439, and Bill 20-525 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council or on http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013.

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