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BZA approves parking relief but denies variance for Hobart Place conversion, blocking legalization of third unit
Summary
The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a parking special exception for 725 Hobart Place NW but denied an area variance from the 900‑square‑foot per‑unit rule and, consequently, the conversion to a three‑unit apartment. Board members cited court precedent on 'self‑creation' and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a property‑based practical difficulty.
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment on Dec. 2025 approved a parking special exception for a proposed conversion at 725 Hobart Place NW, but rejected the area variance that the applicant said was necessary to legalize a third dwelling unit.
Chairman Fred Hill moved to approve the parking special exception under Subtitle C §703.2; the motion, seconded by Vice Chair Carl Blake, passed with the board recording the vote and identifying Chairman Hill, Vice Chair Blake and Commissioner Anthony Hood as voting yes. Later the board voted to deny the area variance from Subtitle U §320.2(c) (the 900‑square‑foot per‑unit rule) and to deny the conversion special exception that depended on that variance.
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