I will hold a Single Member District meeting for residents of 5B05 on Monday, September 19, at 6:30pm. We will discuss the following items:
BZA Case 20820 / 4008 7th Street NE: A zoning special exception request for 4008 7th Street NE to add two additional dwelling units to an existing semi-detached, 4-unit apartment house in the RA-1 zone.
We will also discuss any other matters residents might wish to bring up.
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Zoning Case: Special exception request for 4008 7th Street NE (BZA Case No. 20820)
What is the special exception requested? New residential developments in the RA-1 zone require special exception relief pursuant to § U-421 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations. The Zoning Administrator has interpreted a “new residential development” to include the conversion of an existing apartment building that adds any new dwelling units.
When deciding whether to approve a “special exception” request, the BZA will consider whether the property will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the zoning regulations and maps and/or adversely affect the use of neighboring property.
What changes are proposed in this case?
The owner proposes to add two additional units in the cellar of an existing four-unit building, bringing the total number of units to six. Four parking spaces would be added behind the building. Window wells would be added to the front and back of the building, and access stairs would be added to the right of the building, for use by the cellar unit occupants. .
The faux mansard roof would remain, and the building height and footprint would remain unchanged.
Residents can view images of the proposed development here.
Existing structure (rear).
Existing structure (front).
Rear and front perspective of the redesigned structure.