Introduction: The front yard at 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, which is in public space, was paved without a permit, and was cited for a violation. The property owner proposed to remove portions of the paving to return the area to green space.
CHRS testimony: The Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society considered this case. We support the citation and defer to the HPRB and HPO staff as to how to resolve the case.
June 2014
Introduction: The property owner was cited for a violation of placing a shed/encolosure for garbage and recycling bins in the front yard, without a permit.
CHRS testimony: The Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society considered this case. We support the citation and defer to the HPRB and HPO staff as to how to resolve the case.
June 2014
Local historian Hayden Wetzel will talk about the history of the DC pound Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. (more…)
Saturday, June 28, 10:30 am – 12 pm. This walking lecture, sponsored by the Washington DC chapter of the American Institute of Architects, will start with a visit to Eastern Market, (more…)
Ellen McCarthy, the new Director of the DC Office of Planning (OP), was the featured speaker at the summer Membership Meeting, Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Ms. McCarthy shared her views and the OP outlook on development and the zoning regulations rewrite, highlighting the Capitol Hill area. (more…)