The Commission received an email notification on November 15, 2022 from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) regarding a Public Surplus Hearing for the Chevy Chase Civic Site, located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW, which is located in Ward 3, ANC 3/4G-05.

The purpose of this hearing is to obtain community input on the potential public uses of the Property to inform the Mayor’s determination whether a portion of the real property is no longer required for public purposes. This is the first step among several steps toward a joint DMPED, DC Public Library (DCPL), and DC Parks & Recreation (DPR) Request for Proposal some time in early 2023 to redesign the Reimagined Civic Core as expressed in the July 12, 2022 Council approved Chevy Chase Small Area Plan (see pp. 28-31).

This hearing is scheduled take place on December 15, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in person at the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church (One Chevy Chase Circle), virtually over WebEx, by mail or by email (see info below).

Please direct all questions to DMPED Director of Strategic Initiatives, Gilles Stucker, (contact info below) who will be joining us at the next ANC 3/4G Public Meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 7 pm virtually (info to come).

Copied and pasted below is the email the Commission received:

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of the Mayor
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

TO: Commissioner Lisa Gore, 3G01@anc.dc.gov Commissioner John K. Higgins, 3G02@anc.dc.gov

Commissioner Randy Speck, randy.speck@anc.dc.gov Commissioner Michael Zeldin, 3G04@anc.dc.gov Commissioner Connie K. N. Chang, 3G05@anc.dc.gov Commissioner Peter Gosselin, peter.gosselin@anc.dc.gov Commissioner Charles Cadwell, 3G07@anc.dc.gov

CC: The Honorable Mary M. Cheh, Ward 3 Councilmember, mcheh@dccouncil.us

FROM: Gilles Stucker, Director of Strategic Initiatives, gilles.stucker@dc.gov
DATE: November 15, 2022
Chevy Chase Civic Site – Public Surplus Hearing

Dear Commissioners of ANC 3/4G,

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 10-801, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development will conduct a public surplus hearing regarding the Chevy Chase Civic Site, located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW (Square 1866, Lot 0823) (the “Property”) to obtain community input on the potential public uses of the Property to inform the Mayor’s determination whether a portion of the real property is no longer required for public purposes. Future redevelopment proposals for the Property must incorporate a new Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library and a new Chevy Chase Community Center. A summary of received comments and suggestions will be submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(C).

The Property is comprised of an approximately 73,390 square foot lot improved with the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library and the Chevy Chase Community Center. The Property is located in Ward 3 and ANC3/4G SMD5, and is bounded by Northampton Street, NW to the North, Mckinley Street, NW to the South, and Connecticut Avenue, NW to the West.

The public hearing will be held in-person at the date, time, and location listed below. In consideration of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the District of Columbia, the public hearing will include an online option for those members of the public who wish to attend virtually.

The date, time, and location of the public surplus hearing is:

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: The Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church One Chevy Chase Circle, NW

Washington, DC 20015 Virtual Option:

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m675f5c5f59818db4519b678b11ea0 70d

Please feel free to contact Gilles Stucker, Director of Strategic Initiatives at (202) 285-2148 or gilles.stucker@dc.gov should you have any questions or concerns.

Please note that written comments and suggestions will be accepted by U.S. Mail or email until December 29, 2022, at:

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317
Washington, DC 20004
Attention: Gilles Stucker, Director of Strategic Initiatives, gilles.stucker@dc.gov

[John Falcicchio Deputy Mayor]
[John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 317 | Washington, DC 20004]