ANC 3/4G SMD 05 Updates
Hello Neighbors,
I hope everyone’s February is off to a good start, despite the groundhog seeing its shadow!
Upcoming ANC Meeting
The next ANC meeting will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 7:00 - 8:45 PM virtually. If you plan to attend, you can register in advance here. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here.
DPR Wards 3 and 4 Construction Update
Don’t miss the DPR Wards 3 and 4 Construction update TOMORROW, Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 PM. You can register here.
Upper Connecticut Avenue Development
ANC Special Meeting – January 29, 2024
On Monday, January 27th, the Commission held its first substantive meeting of the year. The vote was 6-1-0 in favor of scheduling a Special Meeting to discuss proposed actions related to the D.C. Zoning case for Upper Connecticut Avenue NW (from Livingston Street to Chevy Chase Circle). I voted against calling the special meeting as the previous ANC had already discussed this zoning issue multiple times. Additionally, I felt the less than 24 hours' notice was not enough time to prepare a thoughtful response to the zoning issue.
During the Special Meeting, the ANC passed a resolution which you can view here: Resolution-Upper-Conn-Ave-final20250129.pdf. On January 30th, the D.C. Zoning Commission voted to finalize the proposed rulemaking. You can review the proposal here: zoning proposal.
Exciting Opportunity for the Chevy Chase Civic Core Site
Our neighborhood is about to have a fantastic opportunity to revitalize the library and community space at the Chevy Chase Civic Core site! Last summer, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) collected Requests for Proposals (RFP) from organizations interested in redesigning the site. We are now awaiting an update from DMPED to share the results of these RFPs. DMPED will provide the community with at least 30 days’ notice of the upcoming meeting, and once the ANC receives the details, we will share them with you. The goal of this meeting is for organizations to present their design they provided DMPED for the RFP process to the community. This will be a great opportunity to visualize what could be possible at the Chevy Chase Civic Core site.
I understand there are concerns regarding the development and neighbors have heard rumors of no parking, or the possibility of no new library. However, I want to reassure community members that no final plans have been made or shared yet, so these concerns do not reflect the outcome of the final development.
I encourage everyone to keep an open mind and actively participate in the upcoming meeting with DMPED. Together, we can create a world-class space that serves both current and future residents of Chevy Chase and the District. Let’s work together to make this project truly special for our community and city!
You can review documents from DMPED here: Chevy Chase Civic Site | dmped
DC Water Sewer Rehabilitation Project
DC Water is starting a sewer rehabilitation project in Chevy Chase as part of its Capital Improvement Program. The project will upgrade over 62,000 feet of sewer pipes, including repairs and manhole rehabilitation.
Project Details:
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Completion Date: July 2026
Work Hours:
Main Roads: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Local Roads: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Night/Weekend Work: May occur
Service Interruptions:
Water shut-offs will be announced 48 hours in advance
Sewer interruptions will be announced 7 days in advance
Week of February 3
Connecticut Avenue NW:
Monday, February 3 – Wednesday, February 5: Flushing and water quality sampling of newly installed water main
Thursday, February 6: Preparation and tie-in of newly installed water main at Jocelyn and Jennifer Streets NW
Sewer Cleaning Activities (Feb 3 - 7):
5800 block of Chevy Chase Pkwy NW; 3400 - 3700 blocks of Oliver St NW; 5700 block of Connecticut Ave NW; 3600 block of Patterson St NW; 5800 block of Nevada Ave NW; 3500 block of Northampton St NW; 3900 block of 39th St NW; 5600 block of Western Ave NW; 3900 block of McKinley St NW
Week of February 10
Connecticut Avenue NW:
Thursday, February 13 - Friday, February 14: Tie-in of newly installed water main at Jocelyn and Jenifer Streets NW.
Critical pipe connection work in this area.
Sewer Cleaning Activities (Feb 10 - 14):
5600 block of 39th St NW; 3700 block of Connecticut Ave NW; 5500 - 5600 blocks of Connecticut Ave NW; 3700 - 3800 blocks of McKinley St NW; 3700 block of Northampton St NW; 5600 block of Chevy Chase Pkwy NW; 5500 - 5600 blocks of Nevada Ave NW; 3600 block of McKinley St NW; 5500 block of 42nd St NW; 3900 block of Morrison St NW
Please note: Construction schedules are weather dependent.
3/4G ANC Racial and Social Equity Committee (RASE)
The RASE Committee is inviting the public to the second of six short gatherings (30 minutes each) through June. These will focus on the WINDOWS: 250 exhibit, which is part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. The gathering will take place Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2:00 - 2:30 PM in front of CVS at 5550 Connecticut Ave NW.
Learn more about the WINDOWS 250 project here: 250: A Neighborhood in the Nation's Capital, 1776-2026 | Historic Chevy Chase DC.
3/4G ANC Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, February 6, from 7:15 - 8:30 PM via Zoom. All members of the community are welcome to attend. You can join via this link Transportation Committee Zoom
3/4G ANC DCPS School Updates:
Lafayette Elementary School: Check out the current news and events here.
Murch Elementary School: Check out the current news and events here.
Deal Middle School: Check out the current news and events here.
Jackson Reed: Check out the current news and events here.
Regards,
Karrenthya Simmons
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
3/4G, SMD 05
3G05@anc.dc.gov