Case 21509

Case Overview
Application of:   Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole
Case Summary:   To permit multiple principal buildings on one lot in a theoretical subdivision, and construct 12 detached buildings configured as 80 dwelling units in the RA-1 zone.
To permit multiple principal buildings on one lot in a theoretical subdivision, and construct 12 detached buildings configured as 80 dwelling units in the RA-1 zone.
Address:   799 Buchanan Street, NE (Square 3894, Lot 23)
ANC:   5A03
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Special ExceptionThe subdivision regulations of Subtitle C § 302.1Subtitle C § 305.1 and Subtitle X § 901.2
Special ExceptionThe new residential development standards of Subtitle U § 421Subtitle X § 901.2
Case Type:   Special Exception
Case Status:   Closed
Result:   Approved 5 - 0 - 0
Past Hearing Date(s):   09/16/2026
Past Meeting Date(s):   09/16/2026, 07/22/2026
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
389423
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Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11Application Form17/1/2026View
22DC Surveyor's Plat17/1/2026View
33Statement of Existing and Intended Use17/1/2026View
44Zoning Self-Certification - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #2027/1/2026View
55Color Photographs37/1/2026View
66Architectural Plans and Elevations - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #30B317/1/2026View
77List of Names and Mailing Addresses of 200 Ft Property Owner17/1/2026View
88Preliminary Statement of Compliance with Burden of Proof and Request for Waiver77/1/2026View
99Letter of Authorization - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #2117/1/2026View
1010Certificate of Proficiency17/1/2026View
1111Portion of Zoning Map17/1/2026View
1212Copy of TDM Plan Conditioned with BZA Order No. 2075127/1/2026View
1313Outline of Witness Testimony17/1/2026View
1414Applicant's Cover Letter37/1/2026View
1515BZA Memo-Fee Waiver Request - Public Meeting of July 22, 2026107/08/2026View
1616BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing 407/09/2026View
1717BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals107/09/2026View
1818Letter in Support from Emily Lucio, ANC/SMD 5A03207/14/2026View
1919Letter to BZA in Support of Waiver of Application Fee67/14/2026View
2020Revised Zoning Self-Certification207/17/2026View
2121Corrected Letter of Authorization - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #22107/17/2026View
2222ADW Corrected Letter of Authorization17/21/2026View
2323BZA Memo - Fee Waiver Denied107/23/2026View
2424Applicant's Cover Letter Enclosing Supplemental Renderings27/29/2026View
2524ASupplemental Renderings37/29/2026View
2625Cover Letter from Applicant Enclosing Prehearing Statement28/17/2026View
2725AApplicant's Prehearing Statement128/17/2026View
2825A1Prehearing Statement: Tab A (Updated Plans - PART 1)98/17/2026View
2925A2Prehearing Statement: Tab A (Updated Plans - PART 2)78/17/2026View
3025A3Prehearing Statement: Tab A (Updated Plans - PART 3)68/17/2026View
3125BPrehearing Statement: Tab B (Recorded Easement Agreement for Public Access)208/17/2026View
3225CPrehearing Statement: Tab C (Shadow Studies)38/17/2026View
3325DPrehearing Statement: Tab D (Letter Dated October 18, 2022 re Developer's Community Commitments - Ex. 43 to BZA Case No. 20751)38/17/2026View
3425EPrehearing Statement: Tab E (Outline of Testimony for Brian Ruhl and Resume)28/17/2026View
3526Affidavit of Posting48/25/2026View
3627Returned PHNs308/27/2026View
3728OP Preliminary Report19/4/2026View
3829DDOT Report29/4/2026View
3930Motion to Accept a Late Filing19/9/2026View
4030AApplicant Response to OP Report49/9/2026View
4130BUpdated Architectural Plans and Elevations 279/9/2026View
4231BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals109/09/2026View
4332Affidavit of Maintenance19/11/2026View
4433OP Supplemental Report129/14/2026View
4534Applicant's Second Motion to Accept Late Filing19/14/2026View
4634AApplicant's Second Response Letter to OP29/14/2026View
4734BSupplemental Floor Plans and Renderings59/14/2026View
4835Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation259/14/2026View
4936Motion to Accept a Late Filing109/15/2026View
5036AUpdated Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation2509/15/2026View
5137Testimony in Support from Emily Singer Lucio, ANC/SMD 5A03109/16/2026View
5238List of Witnesses September 16,2026109/16/2026View
5339Summary Order409/25/2026View
5440Attestation109/25/2026View
Orders
OrdersAction
Summary OrderView
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
09/16/2026Public HearingView
07/22/2026Public MeetingView
Videos
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting on 07/22/2026View
Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 09/16/2026View
Public Hearing Public Hearing on 09/16/2026View
Public Meeting Public Meeting on 07/22/2026View
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