Case 21474

Case Overview
Application of:   Emory United Methodist Church
Case Summary:   To construct a seven-story plus cellar addition to an existing two-story building (formerly a church) for use as an 87-unit apartment house in the RA-4 zone.
To construct a seven-story plus cellar addition to an existing two-story building (formerly a church) for use as an 87-unit apartment house in the RA-4 zone.
Address:   1459 Columbia Road, NW (Square 2672, Lot 718)
ANC:   1A03
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Area VarianceThe rear yard requirements of Subtitle F § 207.1Subtitle X § 1002
Case Type:   Variance
Case Status:   Closed
Past Hearing Date(s):   07/29/2026
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
2672718
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Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11Application Form13/30/2026View
22Certification of Proficiency13/30/2026View
33Preliminary Statement of Compliance with Burden of Proof83/30/2026View
44Letter of Authorization13/30/2026View
55List of Names and Mailing Addresses of Property Owners within 200 Ft.13/30/2026View
66Color Photographs23/30/2026View
77Zoning Self-Certification23/30/2026View
88Statement of Existing and Intended Uses13/30/2026View
99DC Surveyor's Plat13/30/2026View
1010A1Architectural Plans and Plans (Part 1)63/30/2026View
1110A2Architectural Plans and Elevations (Part 2)153/30/2026View
1211Outline of Witness Testimony and Expert Resume23/30/2026View
1312Portion of the Zoning Map13/30/2026View
1413Applicant's Cover Letter33/30/2026View
1514Receipt14/9/2026View
1615BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing 405/07/2026View
1716BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals105/07/2026View
1817Letter in Support from CARECEN Latino Resource & Justice Center16/16/2026View
1918Letter in Support from Community Purchasing Alliance16/16/2026View
2019Letter in Support from Congregation Action Network16/16/2026View
2120Letter in Support from La Clinica del Pueblo, Inc.16/16/2026View
2221Letter in Support from Latino American Youth Center Letter16/16/2026View
2322Letter in Support from The Festival Center16/17/2026View
2423Returned PHNs3106/15/2026View
2524Letter in Support from CentroNia16/19/2026View
2625ANC 1A Report106/23/2026View
2726Applicant's Prehearing Statement46/29/2026View
2827OP Report57/16/2026View
2928Affidavit of Posting37/16/2026View
3029DDOT Report27/17/2026View
3130Affidavit of Maintenance17/27/2026View
3231Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation237/27/2026View
3332List of Witnesses-July 29, 2026107/29/2026View
3433Summary Order308/07/2026View
3534Attestation108/07/2026View
Orders
OrdersAction
Summary OrderView
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
07/29/2026Public HearingView
Videos
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 07/29/2026View
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ANC
1A
JEREMY SHERMAN
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SMD
1A03
CARLO PERRI
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