What was approved by the Old Georgetown Board was what’s known as a “design concept“. It’s not the final design. They’ll have to go back through the ANC and the OGB to get the permit for the finalized plans. The designs won’t change that much, but you should be clear that this is by no means the final design or approval (GM admits he’s been a little sloppy about that too).
Apple Store Design Finally Approved
Original image curtesy of ANC2E, modifications roughly matching those made by Apple added by the Georgetown Metropolitan
As described the other day, the ANC approved the most recent design tweak by Apple for its proposed Wisconsin Ave. store. The Post is reporting that the Old Georgetown Board finally approved the design.
By the way, GM really wanted to be the first to break this, but the staff of the Commission of Fine Arts apparently won’t disclose the results of public meetings over the phone. Spoilsports.
And since we’ve been down this road before, it’s worth noting that there’s still a tiny, tiny chance the Commission itself will reject the decision of the Old Georgetown Board, something they rarely do.
Filed under Development
Steve Madden Store Robbed
According to MPD 2D, the Steven Madden at 3109 M St. was robbed around 8:00 last night. 2D reports:
March 4, 2009
8:35 pm -A male subject entered the Steve Madden Store @ 3109 M Street, NW, approached the employee, told her to lie on the floor, displayed a weapon and demanded US Currency. The subject took the US Currency from the cash register and ran out of the store in an unknown direction.
That’s quite a bold move at that hour. Anyone see this?
Filed under Crime
Zoning Commission to Georgetown: Just Pretend the Gun Stores Aren’t There
The Georgetown Current reports today that the Zoning Commission adopted the much-hated gun store zoning rules. Instead of the 600 feet from churches, schools, etc. that the ANC and others encouraged, the Zoning Commission adopted only a 300 foot buffer zone. As a result, retailers will be able to open a gun store along large portions of M St. as a matter of right. But don’t worry, you won’t even know they’re there! Find out why after the jump:
Filed under Retail
The Other Problem With Curb Cuts
On Monday night, the ANC rejected a request by the residents of 1724 35th st. to establish a curb cut on S st. to allow them to build a two car garage on the back of their home. The Commission expressed concerns about the effect the move would have on parking and stated their general distaste for such curb-cuts. While the ANC made the right choice by rejecting the curb cut, it did so for only partially the right reasons. Find out why after the jump:
Filed under ANC
From the LOC Archives
"I say, old man, have you found God yet?"
Father F.H. Tondorf, Prof. David Todd, Father John S. Gipprish (Georgetown Un.), 8/21/24
Filed under LOC Archives
ANC Round Up: Apple Redux, Reuse, Recycle
If last month’s ANC seemed quick and efficient, this month was pretty much the exact opposite: slow and tortuous. In the end, not much happened, but any ANC agenda with the Apple Store on the agenda is significant in some way. Plus GM got a resolution passed! Find out more after the jump:
Neither Snow, nor Rain, nor Gloom of Night…
…will delay the ANC from its appointed rounds of hearing from Apple, the North Face, and GM. (Translation: despite the snow, the ANC meeting is still on for tonight).
Filed under Uncategorized
Scheele’s Update – Unlikely Hero?
As reported here, the building which houses Scheele’s Market is for sale. The Scheeles are pitching the property as an opportunity to convert it into a single family home. Not surprisingly, this has caused much consternation in the East Village. However, The Georgetown Current brought some reason to hope last week. But this burst of hope is coming from a very unlikely source. Find out why after the jump.
Filed under Around Town, Retail, Real Estate
Obscure Blogger Effects Minor Change!
GM was informed today that the ANC will address the D Bus study after he bugged them about it. It’s not clear whether they will adopt a resolution against the change to to the D2 (WMATA’s thinking about turning it into a cross-town route). But it may not be necessary. According to reader Brian, WMATA got an earful from a group of Glover Park residents angry about the proposed change. They are significantly more dependent on the D2 than Georgetown is. A decrease in service levels would affect them greatly, and probably put a lot of them back into cars. Apparently the WMATA rep left the Glover Parkers (Parkonians? Parkistanis?) with the impression that Metro would drop the proposal.
Let’s hope that ANC2E will weigh in and put it beyond doubt. Thanks goes to Commissioners Lewis, Starrels, and Eason for getting this on the agenda.
The Georgetown Metropolitan 
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