ANC3E MEETING NOTICE
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 PM, St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church 42nd & Fessenden Sts.
ITEMS ON AGENDA:
-- Presentation by 2nd District Police
-- Presentation by Applicants for Spring 2001 ANC3E Grants
-- Discussion of traffic Problems in ANC3E with Dan Tangherlini, Acting Director, DC Department of Transportation
-- Consideration of Request for Stipulated License for Murasaki Restaurant, 4620 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
-- Consideration of request to retain No Right Turn on Red at intersection of 42nd and Albermarle Streets, NW
-- Consideration of Request for Historic Designation for the Burrows House at 4520 River Road
-- Presentation by Chevy Chase Land Company of and Consideration by ANC3E of proposed site plan for Chevy Chase
Center
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL (202) 244-0800, www.anc3e.org
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NB: If you are looking for funds for a project that would benefit the ANC3E neighborhood (AU Park, Friendship Hts.,
Tenleytown), you should make a presentation at this ANC meeting. You will also need to fill out a written application. -- KS
 
 

COOKOUT AND CLEANUP OF 2D GROUNDS ON SATURDAY
All are welcome to participate in the cleanup and following lunchtime cookout at the 2D police station, 3320 Idaho Avenue, this
Saturday, May 12. Begins 9:30 to 10:00; hot dogs and hamburgers at noon. Tools will be supplied at 2D.
 
 

FORT BAYARD PARK SPRUCE-UP MAY 12
From: (Thomas Fine)  tfine@erols.com
Please join the Friends of Fort Bayard Park (FFBP) for our annual spring spruce up on Saturday, May 12th from
9:00am-noon. Under the guidance of a National Park Service ranger, FFBP will be conducting a spring cleaning of the park,
picking up debris, downed branches, etc. Come and join your neighbors to help out. (If you can, bring gloves, clippers, rakes,
and wheelbarrows. Some gloves and equipment will be available.) For further information, please contact Maria
Alonso-Vazquez (202) 966-5633.
 
 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
From: Catherine J Wiss <schumannwiss@juno.com>
I received this message from Phil Heinrich, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Ward 3:
The next household hazardous waste collection day will be Saturday, May 12, 9am-3pm
Carter Barron Amphitheater Parking Lot, 16th and Kennedy Streets, NW

Acceptable items:
Acids, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Audio/video equipment, Batteries, Cleaning chemicals, Computers, hard drives, keyboards,
printers and monitors, Drain openers, Furniture stripper, Ink stains, Varnish, Lawn and garden chemicals, Fertilizer, Lighter
fluid, Moth balls, Motor oil, Oil-based paint, Pesticides and poisons, Roofing tar, Solvents/thinners, Swimming pool chemicals,
Televisions (no broken CRT tubes), Transmission, windshield wiper, and brake fluids, Wood preservatives

Unacceptable items:
Broken TV or computer monitors, Gas cylinders, Ammunition, Explosives, Wooden TV Consoles, Radio speakers, Kitchen
appliances, Copper wire, Software
 
 

WARD 3 TRAFFIC SUMMIT
ANC3G is sponsoring a Ward 3 traffic summit at 7 pm on May 14 at the Chevy Chase Community Center. Mayor Williams
and other dignitaries and local government folks have been invited to answer questions and hear concerns.
 
 

THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY
From: Copingptnr@aol.com (Susan Beale)
Please give my thanks to this community for responding to my plea for an air conditioner for a terminally ill man who is living in
difficult circumstances. This community is very generous. I received calls from five people, some with multiple air conditioners.
The man, and the hospice for which I work, are very grateful. One of the air conditioners will be on its way soon to the man
who needs it. Another is needed for another hospice patient, so I am hoping to make that connection from among the air
conditioners offered. We have hospice volunteers who can pick up the units and deliver them to the patients. Thanks so much.
Susan Beale
 
 

TREES NEED A DRINK!
From: "Robert V. Maudlin" <maudlin@alum.mit.edu>
Neighbors:
It is very hot and we have not had enough rain for the new city trees in Forest Hills and North Cleveland Park. They are wilting.
Even if we have rain this weekend it may not do the trick to save the trees. If you have a new city tree in front of your house will
you give it a good drink and keep it watered? Thanks, Marge Rachlin and Friends
 
 

POSSIBLE SCAM WARNING
From: Shari Lawrence Pfleeger <sharip@cs.umd.edu>
Someone came to the door a few days ago, named Marc Desrosiers. He gave me an unsolicited quote on what it would cost to
wash all our windows ($195) and clean the gutters ($65). He also told me that all our gutters need renailing, too. I am very
suspicious, because our roofing
company (which has done terrific work for us several times in the past, especially when we had ice dams) recently did some
work and would have told us if the gutters had problems. So I caution you to be careful. This guy may be legitimate, but I doubt
it.
 
 

MARATHON RUNNING GROUP FORMING
From: Richard Paul <aguynamedrichard@usa.net>
We have a small running group that is training for the Marine Corps Marathon in October and we are looking for a few more
members. Three members of our group have already run one marathon, the others are beginners. We are using the Jeff
Galloway training program (that's what they use in the AIDS Marathon training program). Under this program, we run at a set
pace and increase our mileage slightly each week. Participants are expected to run for a total of 60 additional minutes during the
course of each week. We run on Sunday mornings and start promptly at 8:00.

Despite the tone of the preceding paragraph, we are a fun group! If you would like to join us, please write me back. Richard
Paul
 
 

REPLIES RE:  AU BUILDING

*** From: "Jane Khoury"  <jfkhoury@erols.com>
 Response to Richard Paul re AU Arts Center:
As a resident of Fort Gaines who has been involved in the recent negotiations and Zoning Commission hearings concerning
AU's Plans for the Katzen Arts Center, I'd like to clarify a
few points concerning the position of the neighborhood. First, the Fort Gaines neighborhood has never opposed the concept of
an Arts Center at the Cassell Center site. Rather, the neighborhood has opposed the massive design of the building. From the
rear, the building would have had a severe negative impact on a number of Fort Gaines homes. Much of that impact has been
relieved by the redesign of the building submitted by AU at the final Zoning Commission hearing. Other neighbors object to the
negative aesthetic effect of the massive, proposed structure on Massachusetts Ave. -- a "special street." Almost anyone who is
well informed on the matter, is deeply concerned about the detrimental traffic impact of the 550-space parking garage that the
Arts Center will house, the entrance to which is off Mass. Ave. just prior to Ward Circle. At no time have I heard anyone
oppose the idea of an Arts Center.

*** From: ckessel@bellatlantic.net
Just had to say "Hooray" to Richard Paul for his reminding those neighbors who are opposed to change that we do live in a city
that, hopefully, will continue to grow. Count us among those who are very disappointed we won't be getting the Home Depot
and enhanced Giant.
Candy Kessel and Jim Wisman

*** From: Bill Rogers <billrogers@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Support for Heresy, Dissent, Diversity & Inclusion
I'd like to thank Richard Paul for his bravery in voicing his opposition (April 27 Communit-E, re an AU arts center) to our
neighborhood's "Nimby" opposition to....whatever seems to be proposed. It takes courage to speak against the crowd, and
without it, democracy can do some VERY stupid things. I agree that we need to work to preserve the quality of the
neighborhood so that single family homes and low-density pedestrian-friendly retail corridors aren't bulldozed for highrises and
shopping malls, BUT I ALSO AGREE that our neighborhood's Nimby-ism is a little over-the-top. I consider myself a liberal
Democrat, but we do NOT have the right to use regulation to dictate the precise land use of every privately-owned parcel of
land. The Republicans have a point about some "takings" issues, and I have been appalled at the use of land-use regulation
since planning school when it was revealed that "single-family zoning" means constitutionally that a married couple living with 25
kids, kids' kids, parents and grandparents in one house is legal, but 2 unmarried singles, a small hippie commune of 3 people, a
gay couple, or 2 nuns can be literally forced from the home they "own" because their neighbors don't like their definition of
"family."

Privacy rights and freedom are threatened by over-zealous land-use regulation, for it can become social engineering, or worse.
We cannot engineer the future of Tenleytown, socially or economically. We should use more humility and restraint when we
attempt to engineer its commercial future, the rehabilitation or expansion of its residential stock, or the expansion of our large
institutions. Other people need safe and clean places to live too, and we shouldn't force institutions to split into two locations,
move to the burbs, or forego quality facilities. We need to include the interests of those unfortunate enough not to own here, but
who want to buy in or rent. That means tolerance for appropriate development and change. We also need to respect the
property rights of others, and to realize that what "we want" doesn't matter if there is no realistic free market demand to
redevelop toward that end. If we want to dictate land-use, then we should raise our own taxes and buy the properties in
question.

I don't want new residential construction to occur in Germantown and Fredericksburg. I want it done here, near transit, bringing
healthy tax revenue to DC and moving people from the Beltway to the Metro. I WANT higher density within 10 minutes walk
of all Metro stops, as long as our
residential neighborhoods aren't threatened. I WANT functioning buildings rather than empty shells held hostage by politics,
attracting crime and depressing land values. I want more people because more people means a more pedestrian environment,
and that means sidewalk traffic and lower crime per capita. Richard Paul has a point: you knew it was a city when you moved
here. You bought in one of the most attractive and safe areas of the District. It will only get more crowded and developed and,
to some degree, "vertical." If you can't deal, you should look for housing elsewhere. Change will come. Change is here. You
can manage it or improve it, but to oppose it is foolishness. Most importantly, you shouldn't impose your will onto other
peoples' budgets with their expenses and their properties. If you want to pay to get your way, fine. Otherwise, if using public
regulations and "roadblocks," use humility and think of other people's needs too. Thank you for reading and thinking.
 
 

POSSIBLE PHONE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
From: Stephanie  <yoffeest@usa.net>
Just wanted to give you and the others having phone difficulties with Verizon an update on how they have responded to my
complaints about phone service/phone cable servicing the area around 4900 Wisconsin. I was able to negotiate a credit to my
bill for 25% of dial tone charges for 12 months of service, since I have had problems with my business phone connection since I
opened my business last June. I was also given the name/address/phone for Verizon Presidential Appeals: Attn. Marie Johns,
1710 H St., NW Washington, DC 20006. phone: 1-800-483-7988. This is the person, supposedly, at the highest level who
will receive complaints about issues such as the one we are dealing with here in Tenley/Friendship.

Please pass this along to the others who have responded to my initial message about having on-going phone problems. Maybe
if we all submit complaints to this person, something will be done about the cable replacement.
 
 

LAST WORD ON DOGGIE DOO
From: "Swifty" <cbxturbo@starpower.net>
We have lived in the same house for 21 years. While the frequency of dog feces left on my grass has diminished, it still happens
all to often. It is really nice when you let your guard down and step in it and then track it into your house!!!!! What gives anyone
the right to require me to pick up their dogs feces!!
Someday I will catch someone leaving a pile on my property and they will suffer my 21 years of intense frustration about this
untenable personal transgression. How can our nice neighbors be so nasty! Thank you. John Swift
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

***  From:  Jennifer Rose <jenrose1@yahoo.com>
Hold off purchasing trash cans. When my trash can disappeared I called the DC trash collection
department.  The department told me that in one month Ward 3 will receive new trash cans.  To confirm or if you need a
special pick up call 202-727-4600.

*** From: Chhayar@aol.com (Chhaya Rao)
Experienced English Teacher Available for Tutoring I am a high school English teacher (currently taking time off from the
classroom), interested in tutoring students in English. My areas of specialization are: English literature, writing, grammar and
mechanics, standardized test preparation for verbal/language sections (PSAT, SAT, GRE, AP English), college application
essays, and study skills. I have experience working with students of different ability levels (regular, LD, AP, GT, pre-IB). I
prefer to tutor students in Northwest DC and nearby Maryland suburbs, and my schedule is quite flexible. Please contact me
for additional information (including teaching references). Call Chhaya at 202-237-7905 or email at chhayar@aol.com.

*** From: "kayandpaul" <kayandpaul@erols.com>
Can anyone recommend a chimney service? We actually don't use our chimney, but the people who installed our gas fireplace
said every chimney ought to be checked. I want someone who won't damage the gas connection or put out the pilot. Kay
McClenon, 363-4581.

*** From: Wanda Avila <wavila@synpub.com>
References: I would like to recommend Kirk Weaver at 301-762-5496 for window washing.
Wanda Avila, 202/966-1799

*** From: Joanne Capper (jcapper@worldbank.org)
I have a few things for sale: very functional large work table - the kind they use for displays at conferences - wood top and
metal legs - not pretty but very useful - $15.00. Also a lovely plantation chair from Indonesia - with cane seat. Excellent
condition but too big for my space. Great for a den or sunroom. $250.

*** From: "DAVID TAUBE"  <dtaube@nareit.org>
House for sale: 4223 Jenifer St.
Charming semi-detached, classic federal style, many original details, hardwood floors, updated, 3 bedroom, lots of closet
space, separate living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen, central air, gas heat, 2 off-street parking spaces, covered front
porch, rear deck and balcony. Walk to Metro,
theatres and shopping. Please contact David Taube at 202-739-9442 or dtaube@nareit.com.

*** From: chanks@erols.com (Cheryl Hanks)
VACATION CAPE COD! -- with a discount for neighbors. Falmouth vacation rental at New Silver Beach - a gentle "warm
water" beach, community boating including sail boat lessons and rentals, tennis and outdoor movies. The house is an 8 minute
walk from the beach. The house is a contemporary with cathedral ceilings, loads of light, a great deck overlooking beach reeds.
It has 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, outdoor shower, grill, family room, washer/dryer and a killer foosball table. Close to Woods
Hole, where you can catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. 1 hour 15 minutes drive from either Providence or
Boston. Currently available for any week in June ($1,000 per week) and last two weeks of August ($1,500. per week) Call
Cheryl Hanks
202-246-7121.

*** From: starrkopper <starrkop@starpower.net>
I have a furnished 1 bedroom in Mclean Gardens near the Newark St. community garden on 39th street. Quiet, sunny.
ac/dw/w/d/ all nice and new. I am looking for a sublet tenant from July l one until November 1 . I stay in Maine until about
thanksgiving, supposedly getting enough paintings ready to have a show. I am asking $1200 per month or best offer..cable and
very excellent fast track starpower modem which I will greatly miss in slower, old-fashioned Washington county, Maine. Any
suggestions most welcome.starrkop@starpower.net.

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