Case 21451

Case Overview
Application of:   O’Rayon McKnight
Case Summary:   To allow a new 4-unit apartment house in an existing, semi-detached, two-story plus basement, building in the R-2 zone.
To allow a new 4-unit apartment house in an existing, semi-detached, two-story plus basement, building in the R-2 zone.
Address:   133 Galveston Place SW (Square 6239, Lot 89)
ANC:   8D07
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Use VarianceThe nonconforming use requirements of Subtitle C § 204.4Subtitle X § 1002
Use VarianceFrom the matter-of-right uses of Subtitle U § 201.1Subtitle X § 1002
Case Type:   Variance
Case Status:   Active
Future Hearing Date(s):   10/28/2026
Past Hearing Date(s):   06/10/2026, 05/06/2026, 04/22/2026
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
623989
Project Image
Map Inset
Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11AApplication Form - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #1B11/8/2026View
21BUpdated Application Form12/11/2026View
32Statement of Existing & Intended Use11/8/2026View
43Burden of Proof21/8/2026View
54Letter of Authorization11/8/2026View
65Color Photographs31/8/2026View
76Architectural Plans and Elevations21/8/2026View
87Certification of Proficiency11/8/2026View
98Community Outreach Letter11/8/2026View
109Memo from Kathleen Beeton, ZA-DOB12/11/2026View
1110DC Surveyor's Plat12/11/2026View
1211List of Names and Mailing Addresses of Property Owners within 200 Ft.42/11/2026View
1312Certificate of Service12/11/2026View
1413BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing 402/19/2026View
1513BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing402/19/2026View
1614BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals102/19/2026View
1715BZA Memo - Hearing Rescheduled to May 6, 2026103/04/2026View
1816Applicant's Letter of Authorization14/8/2026View
1917BZA Memo - Hearing Rescheduled to June 10, 2026104/13/2026View
2018Cover Letter to Applicant's Prehearing Statement25/11/2026View
2119Applicant's Prehearing Statement105/11/2026View
2219APHS: Tab A (Portion of Zoning Map Showing Property)15/11/2026View
2319BPHS: Tab B (Prior Certificates of Occupancy for the Property)65/11/2026View
2419CPHS: Tab C (Interior Photographs of Existing Improvements at the Property)75/11/2026View
2519DPHS: Tab D (Map and Information Re Surrounding Uses)15/11/2026View
2619EPHS: Tab E (Comparative Construction Estimates for SFH and SFH with ADU)95/11/2026View
2719FPHS: Tab F (Construction Estimate for Apartment House Renovation)45/11/2026View
2819GPHS: Tab G (Letter from Real Estate Broker Describing Marketing Efforts)25/11/2026View
2919HPHS: Tab H (Real Estate Feasibility Study)145/11/2026View
3020Affidavit of Posting35/26/2026View
3121Letter in Support from ANC 8D105/28/2026View
3222OP Report65/29/2026View
3323Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8D Report106/01/2026View
3424Petition in Support from Residents of Surrounding Neighborhood46/1/2026View
3525Letter in Support from James Williams16/4/2026View
3626Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation166/8/2026View
3727Affidavit of Maintenance16/8/2026View
3828Testimony of O'Rayon McKnight26/9/2026View
3929Applicant's Request to Postpone26/9/2026View
4030List of Witnesses - June 10, 2026106/10/2026View
4131BZA Memo - Postponed to Hearing October 28, 2026106/11/2026View
4232Returned PHN206/15/2026View
Orders
No Order(s) found
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
06/10/2026Public HearingView
Videos
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 06/10/2026View
Public Hearing Public Hearing on 06/10/2026View
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FREDERICK NELSON
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