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BZA approves multiple time extensions and routine special exceptions
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Summary
At its Dec. 3 meeting the BZA approved several time-extension and special-exception requests — including extensions for application 20523 and 21001 and approvals for development and parking-relief petitions — recorded as 3–0–2 votes where noted.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a series of routine applications and time-extension requests at its Dec. 3 session, recording a string of 3–0–2 roll-call votes on the following items.
- Application 20523 (penthouse addition at 300 New Jersey Ave NW): The board approved a two-year extension of the order's validity to Oct. 22, 2027, on a motion by Chairman Fred Hill, seconded by Vice Chair Carl Blake; staff recorded the vote 3–0–2.
- Application 21001 (new building at 917/921 6th Street NW): The board granted a two-year extension of order validity to Dec. 18, 2027; OP and the ANC supported the extension and the board voted to approve on a motion by Hill with Vice Chair Blake seconding.
- Application 21376 (District Line Development, 228 Hamilton St NW): The board approved special-exception relief to add four dwelling units to a 4-unit building; OP recommended approval and ANC 4D supported the project.
- Application 21379 (371 4th Street NW): The board approved a special exception to reduce required vehicle parking due to an on-site building-restriction line, with OP and DDOT in support.
- Application 21382 (JYL Healing, 4818 MacArthur Blvd NW): The board approved a special exception permitting a massage-establishment use; the Office of Planning's report and ANC support were given weight in the board's decision.
Board members cited consistency with OP recommendations and the record of outreach in approving the items. All votes referenced above were recorded by staff as 3–0–2; motions were typically made by Chairman Hill and seconded by Vice Chair Blake.
