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BZA approves Wonder fast‑casual in Cleveland Park; grants variance for dumpster enclosure

3787087 · June 12, 2025
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The Board of Zoning Adjustments voted 4‑0‑1 to approve a Wonder fast‑casual restaurant at 3519 Connecticut Ave NW in the landmarked Cleveland Park shopping center, granting a variance from the six‑foot enclosed dumpster requirement because the historic building and alley constraints prevent building an on‑site enclosure.

June 11, 2025 — The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a special exception and a related area variance to allow a Wonder fast‑casual restaurant to occupy the former Weigandt Wines space at 3519 Connecticut Ave NW, voting 4‑0‑1.

Zach Williams of Venable, counsel for developer HDR Holdings LLC and the Wonder restaurant operator, said Wonder operates a small‑footprint, tech‑forward fast‑casual concept that partners with chefs and emphasizes app orders, pickup and limited dine‑in…

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