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ANC and neighbors press BZA on two proposed 16‑bed assisted‑living facilities; hearings continued for more evidence
Summary
Two separate special‑exception applications to expand assisted‑living capacity to 16 residents at 4237 East Street NE and 4231 Clay Street NE drew concerns from ANC commissioners and neighbors about parking, transparency and potential cumulative impacts; the Board continued both proceedings to allow parties to submit additional materials.
Two separate applications to operate 16‑bed assisted‑living facilities in R‑2 zones drew scrutiny from ANC commissioners and residents at the Board of Zoning Adjustment’s April 23 hearing, and the board postponed decisions to allow additional evidence and responses.
The board considered Application No. 21240 for 4237 East Street NE (a proposed 16‑bed health care facility) and Application No. 21249 for 4231 Clay Street NE (a proposed 16‑bed assisted‑living residence). Alex Wilson, attorney for the applicant groups, said both properties are existing two‑story buildings and that the operators already run a small assisted‑living house on Clay Street. Wilson told the board that the facilities would operate like homes, with three staff on duty per shift, four screened off‑street parking spaces each, daily meal and waste deliveries and quiet‑hours and visitor policies.
Office of Planning staff recommended approval of the East Street application, telling the…
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