00:00:07: Meeting called to order.
00:01:19: Commissioner introductions.
00:03:22: Commission votes 5-0 to approve modified agenda.
00:03:32: Commissioner Gosselin gives an overview of the topic, the proposed rezoning of upper Connecticut Ave
00:06:01: Commissioner Gosselin introduces Joel Lawson from DC Office of Planning (OP).
00:25:24: Lawson begins his presentation, showing the area of proposed zoning changes.
00:26:06: Slides #3 and #4 delineate the process.
00:28:49: Slide #5: Generalized Policy Map and Future Land Use Map show the effect of Council policy on zoning changes.
00:36:46: Slide #6: Chevy Chase Small Area Plan diagrams of building heights and setbacks sparked questions over how to guarantee SAP guidelines.
00:48:28: Slide # 7: OP Setdown Report with bar chart of affordable housing by planning area.
01:03:23: Slide #8: Changes to Proposed Zoning. HD and zoning relief are the only ways to control by right development.
01:06:34: Slide #9: Proposed Zoning Map, building height and position.
01:14:30: Discussion about the upcoming ZC hearing, how the zoning changes were characterized, who could testify at the hearing and how.
01:24:02: Slide #10: NMU-4/CC1 Commercial Corridor showed images of CC1 buildings which are very similar to NMU-4 to give a sense of what these might look like.
01:25:15: Discussion of the proposed RF-1 zones on slide #9, at the CVS, Safeway and PNC parking lots.
01:36:50: and 01:50:19 Constituents supported the proposed changes with several arguments.
01:41:19: Increased height allowances as a spur to development.
01:43:19: Slide #11: NMU-4/CC2 Civic Site showed images of what development might look like at the Civic Core.
01:47:26: Slide #12: In a recap of the rezoning process Lawson explained all citizens could attend the ZC hearing, which is virtual only.
01:55:45: Ed Hanlon, lawyer for Chevy Chase Voice, explained the significance of the designation of the proposed zoning changes as “rule making” vs “contested.”
02:03:50: Commissioner Gosselin encouraged members of the public to make their voices heard on two questions regarding ANC meetings going forward.
02:06:09: End of Meeting.