MEETINGS
2022 Meetings
Meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Below are agendas, recordings, minutes, and resolutions from recent meetings.
January 2022
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus Plan
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American University and Georgetown University Campus Plans: Spring and Fall semester compliance (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to Mayor and Mary Cheh re need to increase the number of "booting" teams in order to collect more unpaid speeding fines by DC, Maryland and Virginia drivers. (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to Director of DDOT about lack of communication with neighbors about continuing closure of 44th street. (Commissioner Elkins)
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Approve participation in Security Fund (and write $25 check BEFORE election of officers)
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ANC3D Operational Guidelines
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Election of New Officers
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Approval of December Minutes
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Contract for Analysis Work: Approval of payment for work to date (Commissioner Elkins)
Commissioner Elkins will request at the beginning of the meeting that the following item be added to the agenda:
COMMUNITY CONCERNS:
February 2022
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS
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Q&A with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
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Presentation from DC Water re: Lead Free DC Initiative
DISCUSSIONS
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American University Campus Plan Compliance (Commissioner Elkins)
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Discussion of proposal to send DDOT ANC3D's priorities for transportation projects for the FY 2023 workplan (with a vote at March ANC meeting) (Commissioner Elkins)
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus Plan (Commissioner Rao)
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DDOT Traffic Safety Investigations: Presentation by Christian Pineiro and Possible Letter to DDOT (Commissioner Elkins)
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Horace Mann PTA Grant Application (Commissioner Pemmerl)
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Support for Planning a Senior Wellness Center in Ward 3 (Commissioner Sriqui)
ADDTIONS TO AGENDA:
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Resolution requesting signage in Spring Valley
March 2022
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS
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Wesley Seminary Campus Plan Updates (Commissioner Pemmerl)
DISCUSSIONS
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Information on Ward 3 Redistricting Discussions (Commissioner Bergmann)
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Discussion of Arizona bike path options and announcement of public meeting (Commissioner Elkins)
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4457-59 MacArthur BZA Application 20380 (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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5526 MacArthur Blvd BZA Application 20682 for a open air deck (Commissioner Sriqui)
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Letter to DDOT regarding FY 2023 Operating Plan Priorities (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to Mayor & Council re Repair Needs at Hardy Middle School (Commissioner Bergmann)
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Letter to Mayor and DCPS Chancellor requesting update on Foxhall/MacArthur school plans (Commissioner Bergmann)
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5051 Overlook Road NW PSA 390742 (Commissioner Ela)
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Whiskey Shop DC Liquor License (Commissioner Sriqui)
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Support for Congressional “No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act” & Letter regarding Potential NFL Stadium (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
COMMISSION BUSINESS:
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Approval of Data Analysis Contract (Commissioner Elkins)
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Discussion and Possible Approval of testimony at OANC,DDOT, and DCRA Budget Hearing (Commissioner Elkins)
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Proposed contract for ANC Digest
NEW BUSINESS
April 2022
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS
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Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education
DISCUSSIONS
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4509 Foxhall Crescents Drive NW BZA Case 20636 (Commissioner Rao)
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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4457-59 MacArthur Blvd - BZA# 20380 (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
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Millie’s Spring Valley Amendment to Settlement Agreement (Commissioner Ela)
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Letter to DDOT regarding Sidewalk Projects (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter in support of sidewalk widening project on Nebraska Avenue, NW from Van Ness St to New Mexico Avenue (Commissioner Damiana)
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PSA 393383 – 1630 45th Street NW (Commissioner Rao) [Tabled]
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Letter regarding American University union negotiations (Commissioner Damiana) [Removed]
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
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Letter to DDOT regarding questions about Chain Bridge Road and University Terrace traffic problems [NOTE: The letter asks only questions and does not reach any conclusions] (Commissioner Elkins)
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Support for having DDOT develop a master plan for sidewalks (Commissioner Elkins)
Commissioner Updates:
May 2022
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Marine Corps Marathon Route (Commissioner Sriqui)
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BZA application for 4509 Foxhall Crescents (Commissioner Rao)
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Letter to DDOT commenting on draft scooter regulations (Commissioner Elkins)
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Proposed Speed Humps at 5000-5100 Cathedral Ave (Commissioner Sriqui)
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Resolution regarding the District of Columbia's role as a safe haven for reproductive health services (joint with other ANCs) (Commissioner Damiana)
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Letter to Mayor regarding spending on mailed public information materials (Commissioner Damiana)
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Resolution recognizing Elizabeth Whisnant, principal of Horace Mann Elementary School & Motion to Allocate Funds for Public Recognition Ceremony (Commissioner Bergmann) [Tabled
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Addendum to contract for Administrator (re late fee) (Commissioner Bergmann) [Tabled]
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Approval of contract regarding scooter best practices (Commissioner Elkins)
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Approval of Quarterly Financial Report (Commissioner Del Moral)
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Approval of April Minutes
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Treasurer’s Report
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
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Appointment of an ANC representative to the new DCPS Community Working Group for the proposed MacArthur High School at the former GDS Lower School site
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Discussion of matters related to DDoT's proposed September street fair on MacArthur Boulevard
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Reconsideration of the ANC's most recent quarterly financial report
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Letter regarding EOM delays in responding to FOIA requests
June 2022
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DISCUSSIONS
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Georgetown University plans to build new residence hall on the site of the current Henle apartment complex
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License Application for Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 5133 MacArthur Blvd NW
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Update on construction at former Safeway site from Palisades Community Association
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Wesley Seminary Campus Plan – ANC Letter (Commissioner Pemmerl)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
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Resolution on Open Meetings of MacArthur High School Working Group [Not Passed]
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Investigation of the Opportunity to Lease or Purchase of the Whittle School Campus [Not Passed]
July 2022
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DISCUSSIONS
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American University Campus Plan: Further Processing re Soundwall: Schedule and Process for ANC review and recommendations to the Zoning Commission (Ed Fisher)
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Letter to DDOT re the New Mexico Avenue Protected Bike Lane (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to DDOT re the Arizona Avenue Protected Bike Lane (Commissioner Elkins) [Postponed]
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Response to DDOT NOI and letter regarding Chain Bridge Road and University Terrace [No Thru Traffic at any time on these streets] (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to DDOT re closure of one lane of Canal Road for 6 months (Commissioner Elkins)--Revised 7/1
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Request to extend contract to produce the ANC Digest by one month (through July) and request the contractor to produce a "how to" manual. (Commissioner Elkins)
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Request for $2200 for traffic signal timing analysis [Transportation Committee] (Commissioner Elkins)
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Approve contract and payment for speed hump and signage data contract (Commissioner Elkins)
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Quarterly Financial Report
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Approval of June Minutes
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Treasurer’s Report
ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEM
August 2022
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Recommendations to ABRA re two Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (Commissioner Sriqui):
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The Good Herb (Claudia Matus) at 5133 MacArthur Blvd.
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Bouquet Labs DC LLC (Almustafa Hillo) at 5185 MacArthur
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Presentation by "The Good Herb" applicant at June meeting
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FINAL letters
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Ratification/Amendment of Commission responses to July 1 FOIA Request
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Second ratification of Key PTO grant approval to confirm validity and clear up potential ambiguity identified by OANC
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Approval of revisions to FY22 Q1 QFR & FY Q2 QFR in response to OANC review
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Approval of Minutes
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Treasurer’s Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Tentative)
Legal issues
September 2022
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DISCUSSIONS
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Update on the Status of safety concerns on Chain Bridge Road and University Terrace (Commissioner Elkins)
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Briefing on American University's Sound Wall Further Processing (Ed Fisher of AU; Commissioner Elkins)
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New Mexico Avenue Multimodal Facility and Safety Improvements
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Renewal of special exception request for CVS at 4859 MacArthur Boulevard
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Wesley Seminary Zoning Commission process: comments on Wesley's 9/1/22 submission
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Proposed changes to the Zoning Regulations that could adversely affect the ability of ANCs to make comments on Zoning matters. (Commissioner Elkins)
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Request to have lights on Horace Mann field 2 nights a week (repeat of last year) (Commissioner Elkins)
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Appointment of Delegates for 3D03 and 3D07
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Coach John Thompson School resolution (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
DDOT Notice of Intent for New Mexico Multimodal Project published for comment
DDOT 65% Plans for the New Mexico Project
October 2022
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Georgetown University: temporary deviation from the campus plan compliance re number of beds on campus (Commissioner Elkins)
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Final Resolution
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New Mexico Multimodal Transportation Project (Commissioner Elkins)
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See materials under Transportation Committee below
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Draft letter--REVISED 10/12/22 6:30 PM (redline); pending review of further comments
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Two Letters of No Objection to Contractor's "after hours" construction at previous Safeway site (Commissioner Horne)
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4517 Potomac Ave NW PSA Permit # 401476 (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
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5631 MacArthur Boulevard NW PSA Permit # 404429 (Commissioner Sriqui)
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2680 Chain Bridge Road NW DDOT PSA Permit # 403285 (Commissioner Horne)
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2666 Chain Bridge Road NW DDOT PSA Permit # 404431 (Commissioner Horne)
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
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Proposed addition: AppleTree Institute presentation on contruction and parking plans, PCSB application for 4900 Mass Ave
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1615 45th Street NW curb cut
November 2022
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DISCUSSIONS
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Updates from Chairman Mendelson’s Office
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Update re Wesley Seminary Campus Plan Submission
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American University's Proposal to build a sound wall at Jacob's Field (Vote by ANC3D scheduled for December 7th) with Ed Fisher of AU
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Arizona Avenue Bike Path
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Liquor license for the European Café located at 4418 MacArthur Boulevard (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
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Trammel Crow request for support for installing crane at old Safeway site during the weekday instead of the weekend (to avoid disturbing the Farmers' Market)
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American University's failing to meet requirement for 67% of undergraduates being offered beds on campus (Commissioner Elkins)
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Resolution for Foxhall Crescents Crosswalk Across Foxhall Road (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
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W Street (4500 Block) - Residential Parking Permit
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Next Meeting: November 22nd at 2 PM
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85459196095?pwd=STRxLzRDNCtNRFFPeUhBLzQ5YktWdz09
MATERIALS
December 2022
DISCUSSIONS
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Update by Trammel Crow on old Safeway site project
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DC Plug
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ADDITION: Presentation by Jinwoo Park, Executive Director of D.C. Criminal Code Reform Commission
OFFICIAL ACTIONS
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Letter to Zoning Commission regarding AU's Further Processing to build a Soundwall at Jacob's Field (Commissioner Elkins)
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Letter to DDOT regarding Arizona bike path
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BZA Variance, 5113 Sherrier (Commissioner Horne)
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Revisions to the DC Criminal Code (Commissioner Szymkowicz)
COMMISSION BUSINESS
ADDITIONS:
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4241 Hawthorne Street public space application