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BZA approves two additional basement units at 5113 Second St. NW; OP supported, ANC filed
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Summary
The board approved a U‑421 special exception to add two basement units to an existing four‑unit building at 5113 Second St. NW (Application 21271); Office of Planning and ANC supported the application and the board recorded a 4–0–1 vote.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved Application 21271 on April 9, granting a special exception under Subtitle U §421 to permit two additional residential units in the basement of an existing four‑unit apartment building at 5113 Second St. NW in the RA‑1 zone.
Marty Sullivan, counsel for the applicant, introduced plans and noted the project will not change the building’s exterior envelope. The architect and owner provided a site plan and floor plans showing the two new units in the basement and four formal parking spaces in the rear; the applicant also submitted a landscaping/tree‑box plan at the board’s request.
The Office of Planning, represented by Matt Jesik, recommended approval and confirmed the application met the specific criteria in Subtitle U §421, including provisions concerning services, parking and compatibility with the block. OP asked the applicant to consider reducing impervious concrete in the rear planting area to improve infiltration; the record shows the office suggested removing excess concrete but did not object to approval.
ANC 4D sent a letter in support and no members of the public registered opposition. The board recorded a 4–0–1 vote to approve the application and directed staff to prepare an order consistent with OP’s report.
