Wednesday, September 8, CCCA Candidates Forum

I have a room with private bath for rent on Ridge St. Contact arestad@hotmail.com

Hello everyone,

The Wright House, an after school program in Mt. Vernon Square will be holding a garage sale on Saturday, September 18th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We have many things in our house that you can use and we are hoping all of you will stop by. All proceeds from the garage sale will be donated to the after school program.

What: Garage Sale at the Wright House

When: Saturday, September 18th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: 450 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Also, if you have any items you'd like to donate for the garage sale to be sold, please stop by the house anytime from September 9th through September 15th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Rigoli at 202-347-5366 x 10

Thanks and hope to see you there!

Hello there NW1 Community!

Make sure to stop in to Northwest One Neighborhood Library this month for storytime, games, computer classes, book clubs, and more!

Do you have children + teens in your life who need books for class or homework help? Remember, you can have any book in the DC Public Library system sent to Northwest One for pick up. Also, we have excellent databases available 24/7 and free online tutors from 2pm-12am through tutor.com. Ask about them next time you're in and check out www.dclibrary.org/research/databases.

Start getting excited for the Saturday October 2nd DC Loves to Read Day! There will be fun programs centered around books and reading all day at Northwest One (as well every single DC Public Library)! At Northwest One we will have refreshments, a poetry reading, a literary photo booth, graffiti wall, and more! Come dressed as your favorite book character! More information and materials to follow...

See you at the library!

Bobbie @ NW1
barbara.dougherty@dc.gov

Northwest One Neighborhood Library
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ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Environment Committee
Draft Agenda

September 1, 2010, 7:00 pm
 NPR – Board Room West
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

1.     Sixth and K Streets NW [BZA: 17806] - Request for Two-Year Extension of Application of MidAtlantic Realty Partners LLC. (Area Variance) Pursuant to 11 DCMR § 3104.1, for a variance from the lot occupancy requirements under section 772, a variance from the rear yard requirements under section 774, a variance from the limitation on compact parking spaces requirements under subsection 2115.2, and a variance from the off-street loading facility requirements under subsection 2201.1, to permit the construction of a multiple dwelling (residential) building with ground floor retail in the DD/C-2-C District at the southeast corner of the intersection of 6th and K Streets, N.W. (Square 484, Lots 23, 811-813, and 826).  Representative: Chip Glasgow, Holland & Knight; Hearing Date: 9/21/2010.[ANC 6C01]

2.     Uline Arena Extension [BZA: 17809-A] Request for Two-Year Time Extension of Validity of the Decision Order for Application of Jemal's Uline LLC. (Area Variance) Pursuant to 11 DCMR §§ 3104.1 and 3103.2, for a variance from the off-street parking requirements under subsection 2101.1, and a special exception from the roof structure number and set-back requirements under section 411, to permit the expansion and renovation of the existing Uline arena and ice house in the C-M-1 and C-M-3 Districts at premises 1130-1150 3rd Street, N.E. (Square 748, Lots 8-11, 42, 43, 802, 808-812) Representative: Chip Glasgow, Holland & Knight; Hearing Date: 09/28/2010.[ANC 6C04]

3.     219 M Street, Primal Fitness Center [BZA: 18105 - reapplication of BZA 17798], Variance pursuant to 11 DCMR § 3103.2, for a variance from the use provisions to operate a fitness center under subsection 330.5, in the R-4 District at premises 219 M Street, N.W. (Square 555, Lot 805). Fitness Center, Hours 6 am to 8 pm M-F; Sat 9 am to 4 pm, Representative: Ray Valentine, Owner; Hearing Date: 09/28/2010. [ANC 6C02]

4.     Zoning Case 08-06 – Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Rewrite: Chapters B2 & B4; Proposed text changes reflect changes in new use category system and the consolidation of height regulations throughout the code into a single height section; Hearing Date: 09/20/2010.

Please Note: The September ANC 6C meeting will be on Tuesday, September 7^th this month because our normal Wednesday meeting date falls on the beginning of the observance of Rosh HaShanah. ANC 6C meets at the Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE, beginning at 7:00 pm.

Please note that this a Draft Agenda and items listed on the Agenda are subject to change. If you are interested in a particular item on the agenda, please contact the ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Environment Chairperson, Rob Amos, at 202.494.5839 for the current status of that item.

What to do with an abandoned 1920s era truck repair depot when financing for new construction projects has dried up?  BicycleSPACE owners Erik Kugler and Philip Koopman saw the perfect opportunity for urban renewal by restoring the then-vacant and boarded up building, and transforming it into a new urban-concept bicycle shop.

At 459 I Street, NW, nestled in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood, BicycleSPACE is in close proximity to the Chinatown, Penn Quarter, Petworth, Logan Circle, and Capitol Hill neighborhoods, as well as an easy trip from Near Southeast and Southwest Washington DC.  The Metropolitan Branch Trail and the northern end of Highway 395 distribute incoming bicycle and auto traffic several blocks from the shop as well, making for easy access from Prince George’s County and Northern Virginia.  In addition, the shop is situated alongside the central business district, making same-day repairs convenient to office workers.  A major factor in making bicycle retail and service a viable proposition in the city center has been the mixed-use development that the area has experienced.  BicycleSPACE will cater to those who use their bicycles frequently for activities ranging from carrying groceries and getting to and from work to weekend escapes on the area’s burgeoning bicycle trail system.

“The neighborhood was exactly what we were looking for,” explains co-owner Kugler.  “After talking with Councilmember Tommy Wells at the opening of the $4MM Bikestation at Union Station, hearing about the mixed-use development plans for the area, and counting bicycles and pedestrians with armloads of groceries passing by the location all winter, we decided that the urban core was ready for our concept.” 

Just what is this concept?  Forget the stereotypical spandex and lycra image, this is normal bikes and gear for normal people who have discovered the convenience of getting around by bicycle.  Co-owner and bicycle visionary Philip Koopman describes it as “creating community in the center of the city” by hosting fun events such as free bike rides to introduce residents and visitors to the world-class cycling facilities in Northeast and Southeast Washington DC, rolling away the display fixtures and hosting community events at the store, providing world-class bicycle service by career mechanics like Paul Reighard, who has over 25 years of experience and sets impeccable quality standards, and introducing the community to bikes that fit its transportation and health needs by carrying everything from cargo bikes which are designed to carry several suitcases (or shopping bags) to hand-made Brompton folding bikes, to the finest active clothing and accessory lines available. Koopman knows as much about using a bicycle as a daily means of transportation as anyone in the area, having served on the Bike To Work Day organizing committee for the past 20 years and having commuted over 100,000 miles by bicycle in the past 25 years.  “Everyone recognizes that cycling is quicker and more economical than driving, but it reaches a new level of enjoyment when you look and feel great on the bike, and arrive at your destination energized” adds Sales Manager David Dorn.  “People will be amazed when they see the range of options available to facilitate their ride.”

General Manager Jordan Mittelman joins the principals most recently from Boulder, CO, and was selected to design the entire shop including the furniture and fixtures.  “Everything here was built for the purpose of giving the community a comfortable place to not only serve its cycling needs, but to provide a peaceful and harmonious environment in the heart of the city.”  In that light, there is a “decompression zone” at the front of the store where visitors may park their bikes when they enter, a full-sized changing room to try on clothing, a leather chaise lounge, plenty of natural light, which is uncommon in the usually cramped and fortress-like world of traditional bike shops.  The combination of all this with the bright green walls and largest retail area of any bicycle shop in the District lends credence to the term “urban oasis,” as people are already using to describe the shop.

The “official” store hours are from 10am to 7pm on weekdays, 11am to 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm to 5pm on Sundays, though often key staff is there late at night and a friendly wave is enough gain entry, and there is more information on the company’s website at www.bicyclespacewdc.com.

BicycleSPACE and its mission to serve as the “hub” for urban bicycling culture will be met with cheers from cyclists who will find a spacious new footprint entirely dedicated to fostering the legendary camaraderie amongst cyclists of all stripes, and providing its innovative urban products and excellent service.  For more information, please call the store at 202 962 0123.

I got a call from the Rev. Walter Fauntroy asking me to come to this march put on by DC Vote.  (The reverend does not extend his support for civil rights beyond straight people so I wont be joining this event.)  Expect congestion near Dunbar high school Saturday Aug 28th at 11am.  Also this update from ANC 6C Planning, Zoning & Environment chair (and ANC 6C02 candidate!) Rob Amos:

This Sunday Aug 29th, United House of Prayer will hold their annual baptism by fire hose.  The 600 Block of M Street NW will be closed from 7am-3pm according to MPD.

I encourage neighbors to come out an witness this spectacle, it is something else! ;) Also please mind any no parking signs and plan accordingly.  If you do get towed, call 311 to locate your car.  Have a great weekend!

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