Case 21452

Case Overview
Application of:   Sarah and Carl O’Briant
Case Summary:   To construct a ground-floor addition to an existing accessory building (garage) connecting it to the existing detached two-story plus cellar principal dwelling unit in the R-1B zone.
To construct a ground-floor addition to an existing accessory building (garage) connecting it to the existing detached two-story plus cellar principal dwelling unit in the R-1B zone.
Address:   3817 Jenifer Street, NW (Square 1855, Lot 38)
ANC:   3/4G07
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Special ExceptionThe rear yard requirements of Subtitle D § 207.1Subtitle D § 5201 and Subtitle X § 901.2
Special ExceptionThe side yard requirements of Subtitle D § 208.2Subtitle D § 5201 and Subtitle X § 901.2
Case Type:   Special Exception
Case Status:   Closed
Result:   Approved 4 - 0 - 1
Past Hearing Date(s):   09/09/2026
Past Meeting Date(s):   09/09/2026, 07/01/2026
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
18550038
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Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11ABZA Application - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #1B12/9/2026View
21BUpdated BZA Application - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #1C12/13/2026View
31CUpdated BZA Application Form12/19/2026View
42DC Surveyor's Plat12/9/2026View
53Statement of Intended Use12/9/2026View
64Color Photographs32/9/2026View
75Certification of Proficiency12/9/2026View
86Letter of Authorization - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #1912/9/2026View
97Architectural Plans and Elevations - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #20A102/9/2026View
108List of Names and Mailing Addresses of Property Owners within 200 Ft.12/9/2026View
119Statement of Public Outreach12/9/2026View
1210Zoning Self-Certification302/19/2026View
1311Burden of Proof Statement102/19/2026View
1412Certificate of Service12/13/2026View
1513Receipt12/23/2026View
1614BZA Notice of Virtual Public Meeting404/17/2026View
1715BZA Attestation/PMN List of Referrals404/17/2026View
1816Corrected BZA Notice of Virtual Public Meeting404/20/2026View
1917BZA Attestation/PMN List of Referrals104/20/2026View
2018Letters in Support804/22/2026View
2118AMap of Support Letters104/22/2026View
2219Updated Letter of Authorization104/28/2026View
2320Cover Letter from Applicant Enclosing Revised Architectural Plans and Elevations105/08/2026View
2420ARevised Architectural Plans and Elevations - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #39A105/8/2026View
2521Affidavit of Posting35/26/2026View
2622Letter in Opposition from Deborah DuSault16/9/2026View
2723Letter in Opposition from Maroudia (Mira) F. Courpas206/10/2026View
2824Letter in Opposition from Henry Turnbull & Katie Balloch206/10/2026View
2925ANC 3/4G Report106/11/2026View
3026Request for Party Status in Opposition from Michael Hall w/Certificate of Service606/17/2026View
3126ARequest to Accept an Untimely Filing for Certificate of Service of Party Status Request on ANC 3/4G206/19/2026View
3227Returned PHN306/19/2026View
3328DDOT Report26/18/2026View
3429OP Report66/18/2026View
3530Letter from Commissioner Elizabeth A. Nagy, ANC 3/4G in Response to Constituent Concerns26/22/2026View
3631Letter from Nina Schou Withdrawing Prior Letter in Support106/23/2026View
3732Letter from Mark H. Stumpf Withdrawing Prior Letter in Support106/24/2026View
3833BZA Memo - Removing ER Case from Meeting; Set for Hearing September 9, 2026106/24/2026View
3934Affidavit of Posting27/9/2026View
4035Letter in Opposition from Kathleen Kelly and David Kelly 108/10/2026View
4136Letter in Opposition from Michael Hall and Jane K. Taylor 1108/11/2026View
4236AANC Commission Transcript Submitted by Michael Hall & Jane K. Taylor 4108/11/2026View
4337Letter in Opposition from Elizabeth Kiernan108/17/2026View
4438Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation348/21/2026View
4539Motion to Accept a Late Filing19/2/2026View
4639AUpdated Architectural Plans and Elevations79/2/2026View
4739BSun Path Study119/2/2026View
4839CCertificate of Service19/2/2026View
4940Letter from Jane Taylor & Michael Hall Rescinding Party Status in Opposition to Party Status in Support109/02/2026View
5041A1Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation (Part 1) - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #432809/04/2026View
5141A2Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation (Part 2) - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #432209/04/2026View
5242Letter Withdrawing Opposition from Henry Turnbull & Katie Balloch109/07/2026View
5343Applicant's Updated PowerPoint Presentation5009/08/2026View
5444List of Witnesses September 9,2026109/09/2026View
5545Summary Order409/15/2026View
5646Attestation109/15/2026View
Orders
OrdersAction
Summary OrderView
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
09/09/2026Public HearingView
09/09/2026Public HearingView
Videos
Related VideosAction
Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 09/09/2026View
Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 09/09/2026View
Public Hearing Public Hearing on 09/09/2026View
Public Meeting Public Meeting on 07/01/2026View
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ANC
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ELIZABETH "LIZ" NAGY
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