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BZA approves corner‑store conversion and seasonal outdoor patio at Capitol Hill site, with trash‑screening and hours conditions
Summary
The Board of Zoning Adjustment on Jan. 28 approved DellaBarba Company’s application to operate a corner‑store/restaurant with a seasonal outdoor patio at 1382 E Capitol St NE, imposing conditions on hours (07:30–22:00), no outdoor music and screened trash storage subject to public‑space approval. ANC 6A and the Office of Planning supported the proposal.
The District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 3–0–2 on Jan. 28 to grant DellaBarba Company special‑exception approval to operate a corner store/restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating at 1382 East Capitol Street NE.
Chair Carl Blake opened the board’s deliberation after hearing a detailed presentation from applicant counsel Anthony Rochelle and the project architect. Rochelle told the board the proposal keeps first‑floor commercial use and continues residential use on the second floor, adds a screened public‑space patio and uses commercial trash containers with a screened public‑space enclosure rather than leaving uncovered bins on the sidewalk. “We…
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