National Capital Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for July 7, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011
Attached is the list of agenda items tentatively scheduled for the National Capital Planning Commission meeting on THURSDAY, July 7, 2011, 12:30 PM. Commission meetings are open to the public, and individuals or groups wishing to offer their viewpoint, may give testimony on any project listed on the Tentative Agenda that requires Commission approval. Prospective speakers must meet the registration deadline (shown below).
File Number Items July
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS
CP01 Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements - Amendments to the Federal Workplace and Transportation Elements
(Commission action requested: authorization to release the draft Transportation and Federal Workplace Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital for a 60 day public review and comment period pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8721)
7156 Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets, NW, Washington, D.C. – West Façade Modification
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
7094 Fort Belvoir, North Post, Fairfax County Parkway, Fairfax County, Virginia - National Museum of the United States Army
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7244 Fort Belvoir, South Post, Fairfax County, Virginia – Route 1 Perimeter Fence
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary site development plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7052 Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia – Radnor Heights Substation
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
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7261 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Southeast, Washington, D.C. – Modification of Existing Cellular Antenna Installation, Building #92
(Commission action requested: approval of comments on preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 610(a) of Public Law 93-166)
6507 Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland – Renewal of Six Existing AT&T Communication Antennas and Addition of Three New AT&T Communications Antennas
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
MP046 Little Falls Stream Valley Park, Montgomery County, Maryland – Modification to the General Development Plan to Allow for an Easement
(Commission action requested: approval of modification to the general development plan pursuant to section 1(b) of the Capper-Cramton Act)
1485 Federal Capital Improvements Program for the National Capital Region, Fiscal Years 2012-2017
(Commission action requested: authorization to circulate for a 45-day review and comment period pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8723(a))
7182 Federal Triangle, bound by 6th and 15th Streets, NW, and Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, NW, Washington, D.C. – Building Identification Signs
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site development plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
PROPOSED DELEGATED ITEMS
0180 Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia – Court Nine Columbarium
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
6450 Washington Aqueduct Division, Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant, Georgetown Reservoir, 1st High Reservoir, 2nd High Reservoir, 3rd High Reservoir (East and West) and 4th High Reservoir, located in Washington, D.C. – Renewal of Antennas for Water System Communication Links (transmitting and receiving)
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
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6451 Washington Aqueduct Division, Little Falls Pumping Station and Interconnection #3, Montgomery County, Maryland – Renewal of Antennas for Water System Communication Links (transmitting and receiving)
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7258 National Naval Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland – Envelope Repairs to Buildings 60 and 61
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7259 National Naval Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland – Learning Resource Center Renovation
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7260 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Southeast, Washington, D.C. – Installation of Photovoltaic System on Building 357
(Commission action requested: approval of comments on preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 610(a) of Public Law 93-166)
7262/ Pentagon Reservation, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia – Secure Access Lane 6301 and Remote Screening Facility
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7263 Harry S Truman Building, United States Department of State Headquarters, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. – Roof Terrace Renovation
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
7224 Civil War Defenses of Washington (Fort Circle Parks), Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – Sign Improvement Project
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site development plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
7235 Rock Creek Park, Northwest, Washington, D.C. – Milkhouse Run and Bingham Run, Regenerative Stormwater Conveyances
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site development plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
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7248 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Grounds, 2400 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C. – New Skatepark
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7267 Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Plant, 5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. – Dewatering Building
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
7238 Fort McNair, Southwest, Washington, D.C. – Electric Generator Installation
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d))
7242 Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia – Electric Generator Installation
(Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site and building plans pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1))
Z.C. Second Stage Planned Unit Development and Map Amendment at Square 5055, (Lano 05-28C Parcel 12, LLC)
(Commission action requested: approval of report to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8724(a) and D.C. Code § 2- 1006(a))
Z.C. Text Amendment to Section 2116 (Location of Parking Spaces) 11-01 (Commission action requested: approval of report to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8724(a) and D.C. Code § 2- 1006(a))
INFORMATION PRESENTATIONS
6974 President’s Park South Design Competition (Information Presentation)
4 The Tentative Agenda classification of projects as Proposed Action Items or Proposed Delegated Items is preliminary and subject to change prior to the Commission meeting. Understanding the circumstances for such changes will help the public to participate in the Commission's review process. Project classifications are as follows:
Action Items are projects that will be presented and discussed at the Commission meeting. Members of the public are invited to give testimony on these projects. Some projects listed as Proposed Action Items on the Tentative Agenda will be moved to the Consent Calendar if no speakers have registered by the deadline (see schedule below). The Commission votes on the Consent Calendar Items but does not hear a presentation or public testimony.
Delegated Items are projects that the Commission delegates to the Chairman, Executive Committee, or Executive Director. Some projects listed as Proposed Delegated Items may become Action Items if a member of the public registers to speak on that item by the deadline (see schedule below).
Please follow the schedule below to ensure that you meet the deadlines to express your views:
June 24, 2011 Deadline for submitting written comments or registering to speak on Proposed 5:00 PM Delegated Items.
June 29, 2011 Deadline for registering to speak at Commission meeting on Proposed Action Items. 12:00 Noon If no member of the public signs up to speak on a Proposed Action Item by this deadline, then the project may be moved to the Consent Calendar and acted on by the Commission without presentation or discussion.
July 5, 2011 Copies of the Executive Director's Recommendations on Final Action Items become available to the public on the Monday prior to the Commission meeting day.
July 6, 2011 Deadline for registering to speak on Final Action Items (listed on NCPC’s website: 12:00 Noon www.ncpc.gov), or for submitting written comments for distribution to the Commission for consideration on July 7. [Please provide 25 copies of your written comments.]
Please note our policy for those speaking on behalf of an organization: Prior to giving testimony at each Commission meeting, please submit to NCPC an official letter from your organization, stating that your testimony is authorized by the organization.
If you wish to review submission materials or communicate your views in writing, or in person, on any of the items listed on the agenda, please contact Marcella Brown or Long Diep in the Office of the Secretariat, telephone (202) 482-7200. Public views on non-federal plans and projects should be limited to their effect on federal interests in the National Capital Region.
Agenda items are occasionally withdrawn prior to the Commission meeting. Please telephone the Commission’s offices to confirm any item of particular interest. This document is available online at www.ncpc.gov.
Deborah B. Young Secretary to the Commission
5 SOUTHWEST ECODISTRICT PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Southwest Ecodistrict Task Force and the District of Columbia Office of Planning invite the public to a two-part public meeting series in July for the Southwest Ecodistrict Initiative and the Maryland Avenue Small Area Plan.
At the first meeting on Thursday, July 14, the DC Office of Planning (OP) will present draft recommendations for the Maryland Avenue SW Small Area Plan. The public can comment on land use, urban design, transportation, and public realm recommendations for the future Maryland Avenue SW and adjacent infill development sites. The Maryland Avenue SW Plan study area includes the CSX railway corridor between 4th and 12th Streets, SW, and adjacent property. This will be the third and final public meeting for the Maryland Avenue SW Plan before the plan is released for public comment in September.
On Tuesday, July 26, the second meeting will focus on the Southwest Ecodistrict Initiative, located between Independence and Main Avenues, SW and 4th and 12th Streets, SW. At this fourth Public Scoping Meeting NCPC staff will present revitalization and redevelopment scenarios and draft recommendations targeting sustainability and livability strategies for the overall study area with emphasis on the 10th Street, SW corridor. A subsequent public scoping meeting to review final recommendations for the Southwest Ecodistrict is anticipated in October 2011.
We invite the public to review and comment on the draft recommendations for the Southwest Ecodistrict Initiative and the Maryland Avenue corridor. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, August 12.
Meeting I: Maryland Avenue SW Plan
Location: Waterfront Station 2nd Floor Conference Room 1100 4th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Photo ID Required
Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Agenda: Available online at http://planning.dc.gov/ in July.
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Location: Waterfront Station 2nd Floor Conference Room 1100 4th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Photo ID Required
Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Agenda: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Sign-in and Preview of Project Information 7:00 – 8:000 p.m. General Presentation of Development Scenarios and Draft Recommendations 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. General Discussion
NEPA and NHPA Section 106 Scoping NCPC announces on-going scoping for the Southwest Ecodistrict Initiative. NCPC will document and report on environmental and historic and cultural conditions for future use in preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for evaluating the Southwest Ecodistrict project, for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 review process, and in conformance with NCPC’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Policies and Procedures.
The NEPA document will include assessment of existing conditions, review of current planning activities, and development/evaluation of several scenarios and their potential environmental effect. Section 106 of NHPA requires NCPC to consider the effects of its decisions on historic properties and to ensure that private citizens and local governments have a voice in federal planning and decision-making that affect historic properties. The public may provide information and identify concerns that might be important. All individuals, organizations, and interested federal, state, and local agencies are encouraged to become involved and participate in this planning process.
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