Case 21292

Case Overview
Application of:   Oak at Morse Street, LLC and Sung H Cho Trustee
Case Summary:   To connect the second floors of two existing attached commercial building spaces and to permit an entertainment event space and music venue operating as one site in the PDR-1 zone.
To connect the second floors of two existing attached commercial building spaces and to permit an entertainment event space and music venue operating as one site in the PDR-1 zone.
Address:   405 and 407 Morse Street NE (Square 3588, Lots 15 and 16)
ANC:   5D01
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Special ExceptionThe entertainment, assembly, and performing arts use requirements of Subtitle U § 802.1(e)Subtitle X § 901.2
Area VarianceFrom the entertainment, assembly, and performing arts use location requirements of Subtitle U § 802.1(e)(3) Subtitle X § 1002.1
Case Type:   Special Exception
Case Status:   Closed
Result:   Approved 3 - 0 - 2
Past Hearing Date(s):   05/21/2025
Past Meeting Date(s):   06/04/2025
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
358815, 16
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Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11Application Form12/28/2025View
22DC Surveyor's Plat (Lot 15)12/28/2025View
33DC Surveyor's Plat (Lot 16)12/28/2025View
44Statement of Existing and Intended Use12/28/2025View
55Zoning Self-Certification - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #18A22/28/2025View
66Color Photographs22/28/2025View
77Architectural Plans and Elevations12/28/2025View
88List of Names and Mailing Addresses of Property Owners within 200 Ft.12/28/2025View
99Burden of Proof62/28/2025View
1010Letter of Authorization (Oak at Morse Street LLC, Lot 15)12/28/2025View
1111Letter of Authorization (Sung H Cho Trustee, Lot 16)12/28/2025View
1212Certificate of Proficiency12/28/2025View
1313Cover Letter and Certificate of Service32/28/2025View
1414Zoning Map12/28/2025View
1515Receipt13/10/2025View
1616BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing 403/12/2025View
1717BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals103/12/2025View
1818Applicant's Prehearing Statement1104/21/2025View
1918APrehearing: Tab A (Exhibit 1 - Updated Zoning Self-Certification) - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #22B304/21/2025View
2018BPrehearing: Tab B (Exhibit 2 - Exterior Rendering)204/21/2025View
2119OP Report55/9/2025View
2220Affidavit of Posting505/12/2025View
2321Affidavit of Maintenance105/19/2025View
2422Cover Letter from Applicant Enclosing Photos, Updated Self-Certification and Motion for Late Filing305/20/2025View
2522ACover Letter from Applicant: Tab A (Color Photographs of Alley Cleanup)305/20/2025View
2622BCover Letter from Applicant: Tab B (Updated Zoning Self-Certification) - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #25A305/20/2025View
2722CCover Letter from Applicant: Tab C (Motion to Accept an Untimely Filing)205/20/2025View
2823Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation1805/20/2025View
2924BZA Memo-Public Meeting June 4, 2025; Documents Requested105/22/2025View
3025Applicant's Cover Letter Enclosing Updated Zoning Self-Certification, Updated Floor Plans and Documentation with HPRB205/23/2025View
3125ACvr. Ltr: Tab A (Updated Zoning Self-Certification)305/23/2025View
3225BCvr. Ltr.: Tab B (Updated Floor Plan)205/23/2025View
3325CCvr. Ltr.: Tab C (Documentation of Communications with HPRB)605/23/2025View
3426Summary Order306/10/2025View
3527Attestation106/10/2025View
3628List of Witnesses-May 21, 2025108/05/2025View
Orders
OrdersAction
Summary OrderView
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
06/04/2025Public HearingView
05/21/2025Public HearingView
Videos
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 05/21/2025View
Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 06/04/2025View
Public Hearing Public Hearing on 05/21/2025View
Public Meeting Public Meeting on 06/04/2025View
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ANC
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