Newsletter SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

VOLUME XLI | ISSUE 7 | WWW.CAGTOWN.ORG

GET SCHOOLED! CAG Hosts Meeting on Hyde-Addison and Ellington Hannah Isles, CAG Board AT THE FOUR SEASONS Tuesday, October 18 7pm: Reception; 7:30pm Program CAG’s Annual St John’s Church – 3240 O Street Gala– Saturday, or several years, Georgetowners have October 22 hearing about renovations planned for Jennifer Romm, Gala Committee Four local public schools – Hyde-Addi- son Elementary School and Duke Ellington et ready to rock at the School for the Arts. Part of a city-wide 2016 Georgetown effort to modernize DC public schools, it is GGala, CAG’s annual important because a well-planned improve- event that brings together ment project can enhance the quality of over 400 residents, organ- education and con­tribute to the vitality of izations, businesses, and Kristin and John Cecchi and Robert Pincus (seated) along with Mark and Sally the neighborhood. politicos to celebrate our Ein, Roxanne Little, Chris and Dana Tavlarides (not pictured) are the chairs of amazing community and the 2016 Georgetown Gala. Here, Kristin and John host an August committee Hyde-Addison Elementary School, at 3219 meeting at their home: (l-r) Darla Jackson, Beth Webster, Leslie Maysak, Jennifer support CAG’s mission of Altemus Romm, Adria Stiglitz, Jennifer Peacock, Katie Shannon, Krista Johnson, O Street, enrolls about 316 students (40% and Florence Auld. (Complete committee list at cagtown.org/gala) of which are in-boundary) in grades Pre-K3 CONTINUED PAGE 7 through 5th grade. For the past five years, a School Improvement Team (SIT), with SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & HOSTS represent­atives from the school, parents, local residents­ and the DC Department of Win Sheridan GEORGETOWN PILLAR General Services (DGS) have been hashing Christopher & Dana Tavlarides Tracy & Bill Moroney out plans to increase enrollment to 400 stu- Trammell Crow Company CORNERSTONE PATRON Washington Fine Properties dents with the addition of four class­rooms. Chesapeake Management Group Upgrades include a gym/larger cafeteria, EastBanc DUMBARTON DONORS media center, science lab, and music and Georgetown Exxon & Georgetown Shell Avenue Settlement Corporation / David art rooms. It took years for the project to G. Helfrich IDI Residential/Cecchi Homes go through Georgetown’s design review Dale & Cheryl Gray Toni Gordon, Annemarie & Tom Ryan, Jackie Pletcher & process. Recently, DCPS made significant Charles Eisen, Florence Auld & Frank Marshall, Art Murphy Jr EagleBank changes to the original plans and has iden- Long & Foster Christie's International Foundry Building tified Meyer Elementary School, at 9th and Real Estate Chiswell & Barbara Langhorne Euclid Streets NW, as a likely location to M.C. Dean Lisa & Adam Palmer re-locate the students to during the con- MedStar Georgetown University Jayne Plank struction phase – estimated to last at least Hospital Kenny Kraft two years. MRP Realty Rick Rickertsen Thomas Pheasant & Juan Carlos Duke Ellington School, at Reservoir Road Rincones Jennifer & David Romm and 35th Street, enrolls 525 students in GALA HOSTS grades 9 through 12. Their massive project, Dr. Tina Alster & Amb. Paul Frazer, Bret & Amy Baier, Cherry & Peter Baumbusch, Nancy now under­way, has had many challenges. Taylor Bubes & Alan Bubes, Clyde’s Restaurant Group, Mark & Nancy Duber, Jack Evans, Will & According to the DC Auditor, the project Anna Finnerty, Chappall & Jennifer Gage, The Georgetown BID, Donna & Jon Gerstenfeld, Glover is already $107 million over budget and the Park & CARLYLE Hotels, Katelin & Frank Haney, Carol Melton & Joe Hassett, Richard & Pamela timeline continues to be extended. Hinds, Scott & Olga Jaeckel, Evan & Cindy Jones, Azali Kassum & Ian Myers, Lisa & Paul Koches, William & Samar Langhorne, Mimsy & Rusty Lindner, John & Anna Mason, Pamla & Come to CAG’s meeting to hear the latest Powell Moore, Karen & Rick Murphy, Callie & Brad Nierenberg, Dana Zelman & Charles Paret, PassionFood Hospitality, Peacock Cafe, Ron Perlman, Alex Pires & Diane Cooley, relish, Secu- news about the renovations and discuss the ritas Security Services, Reg & Joe Stettinius, Andrea & Steve Strawn, Mark & Amy Tercek, The impact on our neighborhood. A tour of Washington Post, Ann & Bob vom Eigen Hyde will be offered. “GOODNESS IS THE ONLY INVESTMENT THAT NEVER FAILS.” - Henry David Thoreau

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Page 2 | Autumn 2016 | ow that stifling August is behind us, has retained the Rocket Band to perform we look forward to an exciting, and rock 'n roll music! CAG depends to a large ruptive aircraft noise from departures and Nhopefully cool, fall season of pro- degree upon our members and supporting arrivals at Reagan National along flight paths grams, parties, fundraisers, and the CAG businesses to contribute to this event, which that do not fly directly over Georgetown and Gala. Trees for Georgetown will begin the supports the activities of our committees our adjoining communities. In order to fund fall season with its annual celebration on that work on public safety, historic preser- the legal process, the Fair Skies Coalition is September 21 at Prospect House located vation, fighting aircraft noise, and Alcohol seeking donations to press our case against on 3508 Prospect Street, NW. The Pros- Beverage Control licensing of restaurants the FAA. You can make your donation by pect House is one of the few freestanding, and clubs, which are granted subject to a visiting our website at: www.cagtown.org; late-eighteenth-century mansions remaining template agreement that restricts noise that and find the link to DC Fair Skies. in Georgetown, and it makes a wonderful otherwise can impose burdens upon nearby venue for the party. Please support our pro- residents. For further information about Bob vom Eigen, PRESIDENT gram to keep our streetscapes shaded with the Gala, please visit CAG’s website at: healthy trees. www.cagtown.org/gala. Following on the heels of the Trees fundrais- In addition to the fundraisers, CAG is sup- UPCOMING CAG MEETINGS er, the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront porting other initiatives that impact our Park will be celebrating on September 22 at community. The Georgetown Community Meeting on Hyde and Ellington its 10-year anniversary party, hosted by the Partnership is comprised of representatives Tuesday, October 18 Honorable Jay and Mrs. Sharon Percy Rock- from Georgetown University, the District St John’s Church – 3240 O Street efeller at their residence at 2121 Park Road, of Columbia, CAG and organizations Reception and tours of Hyde at 7pm, NW. In partnership with the National Park representing Burleith and Foxhall Village. program at 7:30pm Service, the Friends group contributes to the CAG has approved the draft Georgetown upkeep of the park by planting new spring University Campus Plan for the period of CAG’s Annual Georgetown Gala and fall flowers, maintaining and upgrading 2017 to 2036. Saturday, October 22 The Four Seasons the infrastructure, and creating vibrant new The DC Fair Skies Coalition is comprised 2400 Pennsylvania Ave. ways the public can enjoy Georgetown’s of civic associations from Foggy Bottom, iconic waterfront. Georgetown (CAG), Burleith, Hillandale, ANC Candidates Forum The big event in the fall is the CAG 2016 Foxhall Village, Colony Heights, Palisades, Monday, October 24 Gala on Saturday, October 22 at the elegant and Woodland Normanstone. The Coalition 7:00pm – 8:30pm Four Seasons Hotel. The theme for this event is advocating in the U.S. Court of Appeals – 2715 Q Street is Georgetown Rocks! Appropriately, CAG for the District of Columbia for less dis-

CAG Members: Who We Are & What We Want

Karen Cruse, CAG Board A few months ago, CAG set about examin- ever, as would be expected, interest in and ing those reasons in order to determine how importance given to the different programs here are over 1300 of us. Some of us are we can keep our organization strong, vital, varied among members. old, some are young, and many are in and relevant. A questionnaire was sent out. CAG’s efforts with regard to public safety Tbetween. Some have been in George- We learned some interesting facts. town for decades. Others are still looking generated very positive feedback. Almost for dry cleaners, locating Cady’s Alley, and We were happy to find that, over all, the half the respondents identified the Security discovering the delights at Thomas Sweet. response to our operation was positive. Patrol Officers among their top three priority What we all have in common is membership Members expressed satisfaction with our CONTINUED PAGE 5 in CAG, although our reasons for joining are many programs and felt that our limited as varied as our demographic. resources are appropriately allocated. How-

|Autumn 2016 | Page 3 Rixeys join CAG’s new Legacy Society

Louise Jacob, CAG Programs

ictoria and Douglas Rixey live on Georgetown’s west side. They are Vpartners in Rixey-Rixey Architects, based in Georgetown. They met in college, married, garnered three masters’ degrees, and established their residential design practice in the 1980s. Victoria is an active CAG Board member and is co-chair of the 2017 Georgetown Garden Tour. Douglas has been a Trustee on the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown for the past ten years. Victoria told CAG: “We have worked in Georgetown for more than thirty years, and always knew it was a special community Douglas and Victoria Rixey but when we moved here from Arlington, the Concerts in the Parks, to lobbying for From my first days with the organization, we were convinced we’d really found home. residents’ interests with Georgetown Univer- the staff has grown, the office is bigger and We first joined CAG fifteen years ago, and I sity and the Old Georgetown Board. It is an better, and CAG’s programs have grown, volunteered to help with the probably four-fold. We have been loyal CAG newsletter. From that start, We felt it was really important to members for all these years, but Douglas and we’ve met so many fabulous make a legacy gift to CAG in our I wanted to make legacy gifts that will have friends and neighbors, and a more profound impact, supporting the become so involved in the wills to ensure the vibrancy of our core mission of CAG: history, community, community. I am now a past community. and advocacy. It may not sound glamorous, president of CAG, and I am but ensuring that the organization can pay still active on the board and on the historic incredibly dynamic organization. Victoria rent, hire excellent staff, and keep expanding preservation committee. and I felt it was really important to make programs as our village moves into the future Explaining CAG’s importance to George- a legacy gift to CAG in our wills to ensure is really important to us.” the vibrancy of our community.” town, Douglas added: “The Citizens Asso- To find out more about CAG’s new Legacy ciation of Georgetown enriches and protects Victoria summed up the couple’s decision: Society, phone CAG at 202 337 7313 or go our community in so many ways, from cre- “CAG’s work is amazing and it is made pos- to www.cagtown.org/PlannedGiving. ating a close-knit neighborhood through sible by many volunteers and donations. EcoTiP WANTED: UNUSED MEDS About 30% of medicines are unused. It's known that prescription medicines flushed or poured down the drain will pollute aquatic life while contaminating our food and water supplies. What to do then with those unused drugs? Sponsored by the National Prescription Take-Back Initiative, local police stations provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of drugs twice a year. The next Take-Back Day is October 22, 10am–2pm, Second District Station, 3320 Idaho Public Safety chair John Rentzepis (l) welcomes new Public Safety patrol officer Jerry Miles. An Avenue. Just do it! experienced Securitas security officer, Jerry, who recently worked at Dumbarton Oaks, is eager — LEE CHILD to meet Georgetown residents. Watch for Jerry, who replaces longtime security officer Tesfaye Georgetown Garden Club Terefe, as he patrols the streets of Georgetown in his CAG vehicle five nights a week to help keep our community safe and secure.

Page 4 | Autumn 2016 | CAG MEMBERS: WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE WANT to the problem. continued from page 3 CAG’s mission of historic preservation was programs, and Security Cameras were cited recognized by three-in-ten members, who by a third. Similar percentages (35% and considered advocacy in historic preservation 44%, respectively) feel additional resources matters and representation in development should be committed to these two programs. and construction projects among our most Georgetowners are proud of our green important functions. Advocacy efforts in TREES canopy, so it is no surprise that Trees for combating airport noise merited about the for Georgetown Georgetown was extremely popular, with same level of importance. CAG’s involve- almost 43% of survey takers choosing it as ment working with Georgetown University, a top three priority. A third would like to see MedStar, District agencies, and businesses even more resources dedicated to this effort. to limit negative impacts on the community received kudos. Annual Community and the sharing of information obviously rank high. Monthly meetings and An extremely important part of the survey the GeorgetownForum listserv were among was the additional comments submitted by Celebration respondents. Comments covered everything the top three favorite programs about a third September 21, 2016 of the time. The Newsletter merited a similar from dog leash laws, to structuring of meet- designation on 53% of the surveys. ings, to criticism and praise of the Security 3508 Prospect Street, NW Patrol program, to a call for more young pro- To become a sponsor of this event please email [email protected] The Concerts in the Park series was a popular fessionals. The well-articulated thoughts of Please join us at Prospect House, choice for 20% of respondents. CAG’s other these members will be carefully considered one of the few freestanding, late programs – Oral History, Art Show, Gala, as we plan for an even better association. and Merchants Discount – had their own eighteenth century mansions adherents, although to lesser extents. And who are these members with opinions, remaining in Georgetown. The house suggestions, and wants? A few have lived To help CAG best fulfill its role as advocate, in Georgetown for less than a year (insider was built in 1788 by Revolutionary the survey asked about several important tip for the newcomers: try the Butterbrick- War hero and wealthy tobacco issues. Unsurprisingly, and as reflected in le ice cream at Thomas Sweet). A quarter merchant Gen. James Maccubbin the popularity have been res- Lingan. John Templeman, an of the Guard idents for 2–9 and Camera pro- We are diverse. We are years, and an eminent member of the Georgetown grams, the chief active. We are opinionated. equal number community, bought the house in concern was with for 10–19 years. the 1790s and welcomed President safety. Approxi- We are Georgetowners. Twenty percent mately 60% have called John Adams there in 1800. In more of respondents listed safety among their Georgetown home for 20–29 years, and recent times, President Harry priority issues and felt more interaction 25% have seen the changes that occurred Truman’s secretary of defense, James with the Metropolitan Police Department during their impressive 30+ years in the Forrestal, lived in the house and is warranted. Georgetown’s ongoing war community. A whopping 83% read the on rats also scored high among the con- newsletter often (hello to our loyal read- often entertained foreign dignitaries cerns. It was mentioned in almost half the ers!) and half frequently use our online there. surveys, again with requests for additional GeorgetownForum listserve. Three-quarters resources. Rounding out the perennial Big have donated to support a CAG program For tickets and information, phone Three, traffic and parking issues were cited or activity, and two-thirds have attended Kelly Stavish at 917-374-6278 or by more than a third of the respondents, meetings. We are diverse. We are active. We with requests to increase resources devoted are opinionated. We are Georgetowners. email [email protected].

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|Autumn 2016 | Page 5 ADDITIONAL DONORS TO THE 2016 PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM (March 11 through September 2, 2016) GU’s Campus Plan Progress Thanks to the generosity of the following people, CAG has raised more of the required revenue for the 2016 Public Safety Program. We urge everyone else to contribute soon. Detailed information is on our website (www.cagtown.org) and you can donate online, or call the CAG office or send a check. All donations are tax deductible. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY Richard Wilhelm and Porges Shelly Steven Phillips Deborah Winsor Doc & Laura Harper Powell PARTNER ($6,000 - 10,000) Nancy M. Gray Pyne Washington Fine Properties CUSTODIAN ($325) Carrie & John Queenan Cloisters West Homeowners Anonymous Ren & Sandy Renfro Association Debra & Lyndon Abell Suzanne Rigby Alexandra Armstrong Nancy & David Roll 3303 Water Street Condominium Ingrid Beach Fran & Herb Rosenbleeth GUARDIAN ($5,000) Dr Kenneth & Nicole Becker Carl Golob & Elsa Santoyo Georgetown Exxon & Georgetown Shell Richard Bernstein Hjalte & Leena Sederlof Jesse Joad & Ann Bonham Elizabeth Shriver Sachiko Kuno Foundation Nora L. Cameron Suzanne Rigby Mrs. Aldus H. Chapin Les Silverman & Patty Abramson SENTINEL ($1,000) Julie Chonuk William Skelsey Carolyn Billinghurst & Carol Bresler Brian Cox Kathrine F. Stephen Carolyn Brehm & Rchard Boucher James & Karen Cruse Janet Sumner Ellen Charles Sally Davidson Thomas Sweet Paul & Diana Dennett Jon & Donna Gerstenfeld Andrew & Katherine Stephen Hazel Denton Lloyd W. Thorson Edward J. Mathias Jack Donnelly & Nancy Itteilag Luis & Elizabeth Torres Richard & Tara Sakraida Parker Dumbarton United Methodist Church George & Frederica Valanos Jessica & Louis Sterchi Dumbarton United Methodist Church Elizabeth Verville Parish Helgi C. Walker George & Elizabeth Stevens Jack Evans Isabel Guerrero & Michael Walton David Farrell & Laura Frisenti Jane Wilson & Steve Wells PROTECTOR ($750) Filomena Ristorante Asher Wheeler Robert Allbritton Steven & Billie Fischer Mary White Dumbarton United Methodist Church Christianne & Matt Fellowes Belinda Winslow Richard H. Levy & Lorraine Gallard Steven & Billie Fischer Jeffrey & Lauri Zell Tina Alster & Paul Frazer John D. Macomber Catherine Freedberg OTHER Judith and Richard Morrissey Tatiana Gfoeller-Volkoff Ronald & Anne Abramson Nancy Gray Thala Assuas DEFENDER ($500) Nate Guggenheim Ayesha Baigmohamed Anonymous Sally Hamlin Scott & Vicki Campbell Joe Brand John & Corbin Harwood Russell Carpenter Myrna Bustani Joan H. Harris Neil Schechter & Marjorie Corwin Martha Chapman Catherine Hirsch Jay & Margaret Costan The Chesapeake Mgt Group, Inc. James F. Humphreys Anne L. Emmet Kimberly Cox Bill & Sheila Kelvie Mary W. Roddy Robert & Ann vom Eigen Joan & David Konkel Laurence & Stephanie Flanagan Helen Darling & Brad Gray Tom & Ann Korologos H. A. Gill & Son, Inc.) Felix Jakob Heather Larrison Maryse G. Gunderson Georgetown Lutheran Church Robert Laycock & Thomas Vogt Aline & Rudolf Hommes Nelse Greenway Penny Lee Susan Gutchess & Helen Ingalls Javed & Enjum Hamid Ellen Loughran Rosemary Jenkins Roy A. Karaoglan Gregory Love & Jennifer Morris Christopher & Wendy Makins Kenny Kraft Jayne & Warren Lux Mr. & Mrs. Edward Terhune Miller Stephen Lintner & Pamela Johnson Fabiola Martens Dr. & Mrs. W. Tabb Moore John Lipsky & Zsusanna Karasz Abelle Mason Philip & Karen Morrison Frank Marshall & Florence Auld Michael Higgins & Virginia McArthur William Pecau & Linda Berkeley Tim & Jane Matz Joel McCleary Deborah & Phillip Pine Mark Bassett & Diana Mendes Jerry McCoy & Alexandra Armstrong E.S. Porter Michael Petricone & Laura Rawlings Eileen McGrath Jane Ramsey Robert & Marion Rosenthal Nancy McKeon Eudora Richardson Charles Eisen & Jackie Pletcher Marc Miller & Stephanie de Sibour Elizabeth M. Ross Richard Wilhelm & Shelly Porges Gregory Mocek & Avery Miller Barbara & Jerry Rothman Frederick & Diana Prince Susie Moore Antoinette S. Russin Marion & Robert Rosenthal Bill & Tracy Moroney Luke O. Russert Charles & Barbara Rossotti Rick & Karen Murphy Bruce S. Schneider Sisters of St. Joseph Holy Trinity Ann Schnare John Newhouse Convent Selling Old Books Richard Newton & Lorie William John & Edith Schafer Victoria Stack Matthew O’Connell Sarah Kuhn & David Steinberg David & Maureen Straut James Peva Christine Steiner Robert & Ann Szabo Cristina & Jose Ortiz Henry Townsend Peter & Laura Unger Gwendolyn van Paasschen

Page 6 | Autumn 2016 | GEORGETOWN ROCKS continued from page 1 GU’s Campus Plan Progress preserving and improving Georgetown. This year’s theme is “Georgetown Rocks,” Jennifer Romm, CAG Vice President Commission for help in resolving an issue. and Chairs John and Kristin Cecchi, Mark he Georgetown Community Partner- MedStar is eager to move forward on its and Sally Ein, Robert Pincus and Roxanne ship (GCP) agreed to move forward in plans to renovate and expand the aging hos- Little, and Chris and Dana Tavlarides are the process of adopting the draft GU pital building. This will start with building planning a rockin' evening with cocktails, T a significant addition to house a new Emer- a high end silent auction, an exceptional 2017 – 2037 Campus Plan. This draft is sim- ilar to the draft presented to the community gency Department among other things. menu, and dancing to renowned East Coast on June 6, 2016 with a few tweaks based on Since the hospital is on the GU campus, cover band, The Rockets. Back by popular comments received. The university’s goals are it must be included in GU Campus Plan. demand is the CAG Candy Bar to accompa- new, high-quality green spaces, a more devel- When the campus plan is filed, MedStar will ny dessert and cigar enthusiasts can lounge oped residential living-learning community, simultaneously file their Further Processing fireside at the Cigar Bar. and a more pedestrian-friendly campus. We Application, which includes details on their design, construction schedule, transporta- Make sure to check out the silent auction, see these goals as helping to reduce any neg- which offers weeks in Paris, Aspen, and Vail. ative impacts the University might have on tion management, and other issues relevant to the Zoning Commission There will be a chance to bid on an Election the residential community. The University Night Party, a one-of-a-kind Italy experience has agreed to maintain the undergraduate The CAG Board and the ANC voted to with Via Umbria, Leadership Coaching, a and graduate student enrollment caps that endorse the plan. GU hopes to submit this Wellness Package, some fine wine, a catered are in the 2010 plan. They are currently plan (pursuant to the MedStar underground rooftop party, and more! Visit www.cagtown. not at capacity in grad student enrollment parking which goes to OGB in Septem- org/gala-auction for more details. and will gradually increase those programs ber and any transportation issues raised by over the next 20 years. They have agreed DDOT in Sept/Oct) to the Zoning Com- So gather your friends and neighbors, don to reduce the traffic and parking impact mission in early September. your rock n' roll black tie (leather anyone?), on the community. And they will move an and join us for a spectacular evening. The Zoning Commission’s intent in regu- additional 244 undergraduate students out lating campus facilities is to promote well Invitations were mailed in early September and of the surrounding neighborhood. planned and designed educational campus- tickets are on sale now – www.cagtown.org/gala While the plan isn't perfect for any one es, encourage long term facilities planning, party, it was devised in a collegial atmos- minimize negative impacts on the surround- phere and we are confident that through ing residential areas, and provide consistency the GCP we can handle any adverse impacts and transparency to the campus planning that might arise. If for some reason the GCP cannot reach consensus on an issue, the plan process. includes a structured check in procedure in For a complete view of the 2017-2037 plan which any party can go back to the Zoning visit campusplan.georgetown.edu A large-scale pen and ink mural of the C&O canal by local Artist Sidney Lawrence has been installed at il Canale Restaurant … 1789 Restaurant and The Tombs have reopened after being closed this summer for renovations … Development firm Thor Equities will begin construction on the old Latham Hotel at 30th & M to create a luxury hotel with retail space and a partially enclosed rooftop deck, now that a settlement agreement has been reached with neighbors and the ANC … Signs are up for &pizza going in at Wisconsin and N at the old Five Guys location … Georgetown University opened a new 144,000-square-foot Athletic Center… Grace Street is becoming a real foodie destination: Grace Street Coffee Roasters and South Block Juice Co. CAG’s Public Safety program was on full display at the MPD 2D’s National Night Out, held this year on have opened in their shared space GU’s Healy Lawn on August 2. Here Audrey Rentzepis, daughter of Public Safety co-chair John Rentzepis, helps John and CAG’s Louise Jacob, along with several CAG block captains, meet local MPD officers and across from Chaia Tacos and will soon distribute CAG’s popular flyers "Light Up Georgetown" and "Information on Security Cameras" be joined by SundeVich sandwich shop.

|Autumn 2016 | Page 7 Update on ‘Gateway to Georgetown’ Zoning Commission to Rule on deferred a vote on the project until its Sep- tember meeting. Several commissioners EastBanc’s Plans for Prime Site voiced concern about the proposed pent- Walter Groszyk, Historic Preservation Committee house, and a chimney that rises nearly five feet above the penthouse. n July, the DC Zoning Commission Earlier this summer, both the Old George- reviewed EastBanc’s proposed building town Board (OGB) and the Commission Iat 2715 Pennsylvania Ave. Designed by of Fine Arts (CFA) approved the building noted Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto in concept. The building’s location, abut- de Moura, the modernistic building will ting Rock Creek Park, means that the site is have seven residential units and a ground subject to the Shipstead Luce Act and CFA In 1886, the Peck Chapel, a mission church floor restaurant. The Zoning Commission providing vocational training to disadvan- review. CAG twice provided the OGB with taged youth, occupied the current “Gateway extensive comments on the building’s mass- to Georgetown” site at 27th and Pennsylvania ing, design, and materials. Many of CAG’s Avenue. concerns were echoed by the OGB during retained yet the proportions are not — and its early reviews of the proposed building. the result, in my opinion, is grotesque.) The building’s site is perhaps the most chal- In 1886, socially minded members of the lenging in Georgetown. The lot is small, Covenant Presbyterian church in downtown irregularly shaped, bounded on the north DC built the Peck Memorial Chapel on the TRY US FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH and south by major thoroughfares, and on Eastbanc site. The chapel was oriented west, the east and west by National Park Service toward Georgetown. Appended to the chap- 1226 36th Street, NW (NPS) land. CAG’s Historic Preservation el was a simply styled, two-story vocational 202.337.6668 and Zoning Committee discussed at length, school; the back end, so to speak, which was and without success, whether an alternative oriented toward the West End. The Peck design, more representative of 19th or late tombs.com Chapel was a mission church, providing 18th century Georgetown, made architec- vocational training to minorities and dis- tural sense. (Replication can become parody, advantaged youth living in Georgetown’s as evidenced by a late 20th century bank on East End. (Much of this neighborhood was Wisconsin Ave done in faux Federal style, later razed by the Federal government to where the requisite stylistic symmetry is eliminate the visual blight that might offend those traveling along the newly built Rock Creek Parkway.) The photograph reveals that the chapel itself was largely sited on what is now a NPS pocket park, while the gas station occupied the school’s former location. In 1938, the GEORGETOWN chapel and school were sold to the Rotary Club, who used it COMMUNITY DAY as a Boys Club. Ten years later, where the neighborhood and university come together to celebrate our shared community the Boys Club (which became SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH | 11:00AM - 1:00PM GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY’S FRONT LAWN Jelleff), having outgrown the HIGHLIGHTS: building, sold the property • Free burgers and hot dogs and decamped for elsewhere • Face painting artist in Georgetown. The chapel • Balloon artist and school were demolished • Moonbounce in 1951, and the current gas • Photos with the Georgetown mascot • Community fair with giveaways station built subsequently. As and samples from local the gas station was built after businesses, organizations, and 1950, it is not considered to University departments be a contributing building Join the Georgetown community for a day of in the Georgetown Historic fun and family-friendly activities! District.

Page 8 | Autumn 2016 | Memories: SUMMER CONCERTS 2016 ur May concert was rained out, but June and July went off without a Ohitch. Hundreds of neighbors and friends came out to hear the Weathervanes in Volta Park on Father’s Day and the Walk-

The July concert, sponsored by TTR Sotheby’s, drew a record crowd on a beautiful evening in Rose Park

2016 Concerts Presenting Sponsors

Lead sponsor Jamie Peva of Washington Fine Properties (along with Nancy Taylor-Bubes), gave a terrific bow tie demonstration for dads at the June Father’s Day

Candace Mosely (center) from sponsor Georgetown University, had kids hand-deco- rating cookies, while Louise Jacob and Ginny Poole offered CAG t-shirts and info Dedicated committee member Michelle Korsmo TTR Sotheby’s distributed balloons and tshirts welcomed neighbors and thanked the band and our generous sponsors

aways in Rose Park July 10th. Concertgoers enjoyed treats from Haagen Daaz and Sprin- kles cupcakes and activities including t-shirt decorating, face-painting, and balloon cre- ations. Huge thanks as always to our sponsors – Friends of Rose Park, Friends of Volta Park, Georgetown Events, Georgetown Floorcov- erings, Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, National LIVE MUSIC Mosquito Control, Palantir, and our 2016 Presenting Sponsors TTR Sotheby’s and Washington Fine Properties.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CALENDAR Sat Sep 17 Georgetown University Annual Community Day This event is organized each year by the Georgetown Community Partnership and brings together the University community and the neighborhood community around food, music, games and fellowship. CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Wed Sep 21 Trees for Georgetown Annual Celebration For tickets or to become a sponsor OF GEORGETOWN email [email protected] 1365 NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007 Thu Sep 22 Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park Celebration of the 10th anniversary 202-337-7313 / Fax: 202-333-1088 of Georgetown Waterfront Park at the home of Senator Jay Rockefeller and [email protected] Mrs. Sharon Percy Rockefeller. CAG members will receive a mailed invitation. www.cagtown.org Questions to Barbara Downs at 337-3373.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thu Sep 29 Grace Episcopal Church “Music on the Lawn” Marshall Keys, sax and Herman President: Bob vom Eigen Burney, bass. Bring a picnic or buy something from the on-site Dog Tag Bakery Vice President: Jennifer Altemus Romm concession. 1041 Wisconsin Ave. Gates open at 5:30pm, with music from 6 to Treasurer: Robert Laycock 7:15pm. Suggested donation for each event is $10. Secretary: Hazel Denton Fri Sep 30 Mount Zion 200th Anniversary Dinner Gala at Washington Marriott DIRECTORS Georgetown, 7pm. www.mtzionumcdc.org/200th_anniversary Karen Cruse Sat Oct 1 Taste of Georgetown Eat your way through some of the neighborhood’s best Barbara Downs restaurants while supporting the important homeless services work of the Hannah Isles Georgetown Ministry Center. www.TasteOfGeorgetown.com John Lever Christopher Mathews Tue Oct 4 ANC 2E October Meeting at Georgetown Visitation, 6:30pm. Heritage Room, Pamla Moore Main Building. 35th St at Volta Place NW. www.anc2e.com/meetings.html John Rentzepis Tue Oct 18 CAG Community Meeting: Local Schools at St John’s Church, 3240 O Street. Hear John Richardson the latest news about the Hyde-Addison and Duke Ellington renovations and discuss the Victoria Rixey impact on our neighborhood. Reception and tours of Hyde at 7pm, program at 7:30pm. GENERAL COUNSEL Sat Oct 22 National Prescription Take-Back Day 10am–2pm at Second District Police Station, Richard deC. Hinds 3320 Idaho Avenue. A safe and responsible way to dispose of unused prescription drugs. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sat Oct 22 Georgetown Gala at the Four Seasons, Georgetown Betsy Cooley Sun Oct 23 St John’s Concert Series: Unites States Air Force Strings 5pm at St Johns Episcopal Church, PROGRAM & COMMUNICATIONS 3240 O Street. Join us for a family-friendly, fun, and FREE performance including an exciting Louise Jacob, Manager multi-dimensional experience by the innovative Strolling Strings. www.stjoinhsgeorgetown.org Amy Looney, Manager Mon Oct 24 CAG Community Meeting: ANC Candidates Forum at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Beth Nielsen, Office Assistant Street, 7–8:30pm. Moderated panel with candidates. Audience will have the opportunity to submit written questions. STANDING COMMITTEES PLANNING AHEAD Alcohol Beverage Control: Karen Cruse & Jennifer Altemus Romm Tue Nov 1 ANC 2E November Meeting at Georgetown Visitation, 6:30pm. Heritage Concerts in the Parks: Hannah Isles Room, Main Building. 35th St at Volta Place NW. www.anc2e.com/meetings.html Historic Preservation & Zoning: John Lever Sun Nov 13 St John’s Concert Series: Seraphic Fire 5pm at St Johns Episcopal Church, 3240 O Meetings: Sue Hamilton & Darla Jackson Street. Seraphic Fire brings its “crystalline artistry” (Gramophone) in “Jewels From Paris” Membership: Lisa Koches with two French masterworks, the Faure and Durufle Requiems, in concert with acclaimed Oral History: Cathy Farrell GRAMMY award-winning concert organist, Nathan Laube. www.stjoinhsgeorgetown.org Parking: Hazel Denton Public Safety: John Rentzepis & Richard Hinds Transportation: Christopher Mathews Trash & Rodents: Patrick Clawson & Georgine Anton Trees for Georgetown: Betsy Emes

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