Board Approves Special Exceptions for 29 Unit Apartment Development in Northwest DC

The BZA Public Meeting and Hearing held on July 16, 2025, by the DC Office of Zoning focused on two significant applications concerning residential development in the area. The meeting began with a supportive statement from the Office of Planning regarding the first application, which was met with no public opposition.

The first application, identified as number 21317, sought approval for an area variance and special exceptions related to a small lot that had not been developed like others in the vicinity. Board members expressed their agreement with the Office of Planning's analysis, highlighting the unique circumstances of the lot that warranted the variance. The board unanimously voted in favor of the application, with a recorded vote of 4-0-1.

Following this, the board moved on to application number 21312, presented by District Line Development LLC. This application proposed the consolidation of four existing apartment buildings into a new three-story structure with 29 residential units. The proposal included a request for special exceptions to modify vehicle parking requirements. The applicant's representative, Zach Williams, was present to provide further details.

The meeting concluded with the board's acknowledgment of the applications and their implications for local housing development, emphasizing the importance of community input and planning support in the decision-making process. The next steps will involve further discussions and evaluations as the board continues to assess the applications.