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B 26-0689

District of Columbia Council•In Council Committee

Summary

B 26-0689, the Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act of 2026, was introduced in the Council on May 11, 2026 by Sen. Phil Mendelson (D). It was referred to Committee of the Whole, and last saw action on May 19, 2026: Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole.

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B 26-0689 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

b260689/introduced.txt
MURIEL BOWSER
    MAYOR
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Enclosed for the consideration of the Council of the District of Columbia is legislation entitled "Closing
of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act of 2026".
The legislation will authorize the closure of an alley abutting Lots 844, 27, 28, 29, and 30 in Square 785
to allow for the narrow pedestrian alley (7 -8 feet wide) to be incorporated into two of the abutting
residential properties in Ward 6.
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code §9-202-02, the Surveyor has drawn a draft plat showing the portion of the
alley proposed to be closed, the location of a new building restriction line to be established on the closed
alley , and the lot to which title of the proposed alley closing would revert. The Surveyor also referred the
application for comment to the following parties:
    o   Affected District agencies and public utilities, all of which responded either in support of or not
        objecting to the proposed alley closing, with two exceptions:
             o The Solid Waste Management Administration (SWMA) objected based on concern that
                 the proposed alley closing would impact SMWA's trash collection, although the District
                 Department of Transportation (DDOT)'s report stated that the proposed alley closing
                 would not affect trash collection. The Surveyor and applicant requesting SWMA to revise
                 or confirm its objection, but SWMA has not responded.
             o Pepco's letter of support referred to the wrong square (844 instead of 785) and type of
                 application (dedication instead of closing). The Surveyor notified Pepco of these errors
                 but Pepco has not responded.
    o   The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), which submitted a December 27, 2023,
        letter stating that the proposed alley closing was exempt from NCPC review;
    o   Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5F, which submitted a July 15, 2024, resolution in support
        of this application; and
    o   The owners of each property abutting the portion of the alley proposed to be closed that are not
        under the control of the applicant (Lot 5 4 in Square 3524 and Lot 892 in Square 3530), which
        have not responded to the February 14, 2025, notice.
I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed legislation.
Sincerely,
Mufiel Bolyser
Enctosure
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                                                                   ~ P h i l Mendelson
 3  at the request of the Mayor
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 6  ABILL
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10  IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15  BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
16   act may be cited as the "Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act
17   of 2025".
18  Sec. 2. Pursuant to section 404 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved
19   December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 787; D.C. Official Code§ 1-204.04), and consistent with the Street
20   and Alley Closing Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982, effective March 10, 1983 (D.C. Law 4-
21   201; D.C. Official Code§ 9-202.01 et seq.), the Council finds that the portion of the public alley
22   system in Square 785 shown on the Surveyor's plat filed under S.O. 21-03369 is unnecessary for
23   alley purposes and orders it closed, with title to the land to vest as shown on the Surveyor's plat.
24   The approval of the Council for the alley closing is contingent upon the satisfaction of all the
25   conditions set forth in the official S.O. file.
26  Sec. 3. Fiscal impact statement.
27  The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement prepared by the Chief Financial Officer as
28   the fiscal impact statement required by section 602(c)(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule
29   Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code §1-206.02 (c)(3)).
30  Sec. 4. Effective date.
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31  This act shall take effect upon its approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the
32   Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as
33   provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December
34   24, 1973 (87 Stat 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of
35   Columbia Register.
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ttdcra  GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
               DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAffiS
                         PERMIT OPERA TIO NS DIVISION
                           OFFICE OF THE SURVEYOR
                        1104 4TH STREET, s.w., 3 RD FLOOR
                            WASHINGTON, DC 20024
                           21-03369
Surveyor's Office File No. ----  2/19/2021
                                                                                          Date
   APPLICATION TO CLOSE/DEDICATE A STREET OR ALLEY OR ELIMINATION OF
                       BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE
Location
           Street(s)
                       Name: ___________________
   Abutting Squares: ___________________
Portion to be closed/dedicated: ___________________
                                         AS PER SKETCH ATTACHED
           Alley(s)
                       Name: Walking Alley behind 310 A Street NE
   Abutting Squares: Square 0844  Lots 0844. 0028 and 0027. 0029. and 0030
Portion to be closed/dedicated.: light green and light blue portion of attached sketch - area behind lot 0028
                                         AS PER SKETCH ATTACHED
                                           This application is made by:
        Donna McLean  202-299-4992
           Applicant's Name (print)  Telephone Number
                     308 A Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
                                                     Address
1 certify that the above information is true to tbe best ofmy knowledge.
  TO REPORT WASTE, FRAUD OR ABUSE BY ANY DC GOVERNMENT OFFICE OR OFFICIAL,
                 CALL THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AT l-800-521-1639
Revised: l/23/2018
21-03369
                                         March 9, 2021
Mr. Joseph E. Snider
Surveyor, Office of the Surveyor
DepartmentofConsumer and Regulatory Affairs
1100 4" Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Re: Square 0785 Walking Alley Closure
Dear Mr. Snider:
         On behalf of the owners of 308 and 310 A Street NE, enclosed please find the completed
application for the partial closingof a walking alley in Square 0785. The application requests the
walking alley property be divided as shown in the attached map between the owners of 308 A Street NE
{Lott 844, Square 0785 which is owned by Donna McLean and Marcus Peacock) and the owners of 310A
Street NE (Lot 28, Square 0785 which is ownedby Joseph Hansen and Susan Hansen.)
         The walking alley closure will provide additional outdoor space to the owners of 308 and 310 A
Street NE and will eventually be absorbed into their residential property. The portion of the wal
alley to be closed is unimproved, too narrow for a vehicle and unnecessary for alley purposes. The
proposed closing will not disrupt the public alley system and will not interfere with alley access for any
other homes in Square 0785. All owners of the abutting properties agree with the proposal and have
signed the application.
        Please begin the processing of the above referenced application. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 299-4992. Thank you for the prompt attention to this matter.
                                                  Sincerely,
                                                 boMe
                                                  Donna McLean
                                                  Co-owner, 308 A Street, NE
                           Description of the Application to close the
               Walking Alley property behind 310 A Street N. E. Washington, D.C.
   The request is to close the Walking Alley behind 310 A Street N.E. Washington, D.C. (Lot28,
Square 0785) and for the property to be divided into two taxable lots and eventually reverted to the
ownersof 308 A Street, N.E. (Lot 844, Square 0785) and 310 A Street N.E. Ifthe Walking Alley
property is closed and reverted to the ownersof 308 and 310Astreet, the goal would be to absorb the
property into the residential property lots of 308 and 310 A Street, N.E.
   The attached map shows the division of the Walking Alley:
      * 308 A Street N.E. is owned by Marcus Peacock and Donna McLean and is highlighted in
           green and the Walking Alley property being requested for closure and reversion is in light
           green;
      * 310A Street, N.E. is highlighted in blue and the Walking Alley property being requested for
           closure and reversion is in light blue.
   The abutting property owners agree with the proposal and their signatures are included in the
   request.
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         PURSUANT TO D.C. LAW  , EFFECTIVE
                                                                                                                                      PUBLIC ALLEY CLOSED
         THE ALLEY SHOWN THUS: 777777 |S CLOSED AND TITLE VESTS
         AS SHOWN UPON RECORDATION OF THIS PLAT.  SQUARE 785
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                     | CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAT IS CORRECT AND IS RECORDED.
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Record and computations by: _B. M
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Recorded in Book  Page  SR-21-03369
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Scale: 1 inch= 20 feet
2021/ALLEY CLOSING/SR-21-03369-SQ.785
                   OWNERSHIP STATUS STATEMENT
Re:
A portion of Public Alley in Square 785 – S.O. 21-03369
       The portion of Public Alley was recorded among the records of the Office of the
       Surveyor in Subdivision Book 16 on Page 10, recorded on July 23, 1888.
Conclusion:
Title to the lots could not be determined to be held by the District of Columbia or the
United States.
May 20, 2024
_____________________
Joseph E. Snider
Surveyor, D.C.
                                                                DC Office of Tax and Revenue
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  Use Code  : 024 -  Instrument Number  : 87342
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                                                   Sale Date  : 07-Aug-
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                                                                                 2009
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  Neighborhood  : 009 -  Sales Code  : Buyer =
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  Sub-Neighborhood  : C  Sales Type  : Improved
  Ward  : 6
  Appraiser  : Simeon
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  Mailing Address  : 6309
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  Use Code  : 014 -  Instrument Number  : 48854
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                                                   Sale Date  : 15-May-
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                                                   Sale Price  : $600,000.00
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               GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
           DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
                               OFFICE OF THE SURVEYOR
File No: S.O. 21-03369  Date: April 29, 2021
To:    Department of Transportation
       Attention: Anna Chamberlin
To:    Water and Sewer Authority
       Attention: Kevin Harney
To:    Office of Planning
       Attention: Joel Lawson
To:    Historic Preservation
       Attention: Andrew Lewis – Historic Preservation Officer
To:    Department of Housing and Community Development
       Attention: Paul Walker, Architect
To:    Fire Department
       Attention: Chief Tony Falwell or Chief Spencer Hann
===============================================================
The attached application and plat(s) are being submitted for comments on the closing of a
portion of a public alley in Square 785. Please provide the Office of the Surveyor with
any objections or concerns you may have regarding the affect this application may have
on your operation within 30-days from the date of this request. If you have any questions
please contact Diana Dorsey Hill, Program Specialist at (202) 718-8166 or email her at
diana.dorsey.dc.gov.
                                            ________________________________
                                             Joseph E. Snider, DC Surveyor
______________________________________________________________________________________
                 1100 4th Street, SW 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20024
                       Government of the District of Columbia
              Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
                      Permit Operations Division
                        Office of the Surveyor
                                  April 29, 2021
Marcel C. Acosta, AICP, Executive Director
National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20576
Re: S.O. 21-03369
Enclosed is the application and a print of the plat for the closing of a portion of a
public alley in Square 785.
This is being forwarded to the Council of the District of Columbia for legislative
action. The proposed alley closing is being processed in accordance with Section
9-202.01 of the D.C. Official Code. Pursuant to Section 9-202.02 of the D.C. Official
Code, the application is hereby referred to you for the recommendation of the
National Capital Planning Commission.
When you have furnished your recommendation to the Council, I would appreciate
your also sending a copy to the Office of the Surveyor.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Snider
DC Surveyor
Enclosures
                        Government of the District of Columbia
               Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
                       Permit Operations Division
                         Office of the Surveyor
File No. S.O. 21-03369  Date: April 29, 2021
TO:  Christine Healey, Commissioner
              Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C01
              Sent via email to: 6C01@anc.gov
SUBJECT:      Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785 – S.O.21-03369
This is referred to the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) for review
pursuant to § 9-202.02(5) of the District of Columbia Official Code. Please feel free
to contact the applicant directly for further information related to the planned use of
the proposal.
Please provide your comments within 30-days from the date of this letter. If you
wish to contact the Office of the Surveyor, please call Diana Dorsey Hill, Program
Specialist at (202) 718-8166 or at diana.dorsey@dc.gov.
If the Commission wishes to comment on the proposal, please send comments via email
to diana.dorsey@dc.gov.
The comments of the ANC will be forwarded to the Council of the District of
Columbia. If more time is needed to review this proposal, please inform the
Surveyor’s Office so we can make note of the time extension in the file.
                                                  Sincerely,
                                                  Joseph E. Snider
                                                  D.C. Surveyor
Attachments
                          Government of the District of Columbia
                Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
                        Permit Operations Division
                          Office of the Surveyor
                                      April 29, 2021
MEMORANDUM
TO:  See Distribution
FROM:  Joseph E. Snider
                DC Surveyor
SUBJECT:        Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785 – S.O. 21-03396
The attached application and plat(s) are being forwarded for comments on the closing of
a portion of a public alley in Square 785.
Your company may have existing facilities that may be affected by this proposal. Please
notify this office as to what action you plan to take to relocate or rearrange your facility.
Please provide the Office of the Surveyor with any objections or concerns you may have
regarding this closing within 30-day from the date of this notice. If you have any
questions feel free to contact Diana Dorsey Hill, Program Specialist for the Office of the
Surveyor at (202) 718-8166.
Distribution:
PEPCO  Verizon
Robert C. Brown or Boushra Sollman  Kenneth D. Young
3400 Benning Road, NE  13101Columbia Pike FDC1, 1st
Building No. 59  Silver Spring, Maryland 20705
Washington, D.C. 20019
Washington Gas Co.
Attn: Mr. Robert Banks
6801 Industrial Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151
                       Government of the District of Columbia
              Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
                      Permit Operations Division
                        Office of the Surveyor
                                  April 29, 2021
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Anthony Duckett
              Associate Administrator, SACD
              Solid Waste Management Administration
FROM:  Joseph E. Snider
              DC Surveyor
SUBJECT:      Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785 –
              S.O. 21-03369
The attached application and plat(s) are being forwarded for comments on the
proposed closing of a portion of a public alley in Square 785.
Please provide the Office of the Surveyor with any objections or concerns you may
have regarding the affect this closing may have on your operation. Please provide
your comments within 30-days of the date of this notice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diana Dorsey Hill, Program
Specialist for the Office of the Surveyor at diana.dorsey@dc.gov or (202) 718-8166.
Attachments
                Government of the District of Columbia
                                      Department of Transportation
d. Planning and Sustainability Division
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Joseph Snider
                DC Surveyor
                Office of the Surveyor
FROM:  Anna Chamberlin, AICP
                Associate Director
DATE:  June 15, 2021
SUBJECT:        S.O. No. 21-03369 – Alley Closure in Square 785
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has reviewed the submitted materials for the proposed alley
closure. This memorandum provides DDOT’s assessment of the proposal.
OVERVIEW
Donna McLean (“the Applicant”) seeks approval to remove a 257-square foot walking alley segment (7 feet x 27
feet and 8 feet x 85 feet) within an existing public alley system. The subject alley is located in Square 0785
adjacent to Lots 844 and 28 (Property) owned by the Applicant and the neighbor at 308 A Street NE. The
walking alley proposed to close is part of a larger alley network connecting A Street NE, Frederick Douglass Court
NE, and Constitution Avenue NE. The alley is located west of part of the alley network, south of garages, west of
Frederick Douglass Court NE, and east of existing townhomes. It is DDOT’s practice to anticipate possible future
uses of the right-of-way during the review of closure requests. Given the walking alley is surrounded by existing,
built alley connections, DDOT does not find this portion of the alley is necessary for trash collection or vehicle
access to the adjacent or surrounding lots.
OPERATIONS
The proposed alley closure is located in the rear of lots 844 and 28 and abuts lots 29 and 30, as shown in Figure
2. Lot 844 is owned by the owner of 308 A Street NE and Lot 38 is owned by 310 A Street NE. The surrounding
public alley network will maintain connectivity and is not negatively impacted with the closure. Currently, the
alley segment is paved, but inaccessible to vehicles due to the narrow width. Trash collection is located off of
Frederick Douglas Court to the east of the proposed closure and will not change with the closure.
           District Department of Transportation | 250 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.673.6813 | ddot.dc.gov
                                                                          S.O. No. 21-03369 – Alley Closure in Square 785
                                           Figure 1. Proposed Alley Closure
DDOT aims to provide a safe and efficient roadway network that provides for the timely movement of people,
goods and services. This includes short blocks, transportation connections, and a healthy tree canopy. DDOT has
reviewed the site plan and does not find a future connection likely given the area has existing, easier navigable
access points within the existing alley network.
DDOT ASSETS
DDOT requires the Applicant to compensate the District for the removal of existing DDOT assets in the area of
the proposed alley closure. DDOT’s Streetlight Division reviewed the submitted materials and has noted that
there is an underground electrical conduit powering alley pole number 65012, a pole and light that is outside of
the proposed alley closure, in the proposed alley closure area, as shown in Figure 2. If approved, the Applicant
will be required to relocate the conduits to alternative feed points within public space. The Applicant will need
to apply for a public space permit, compensate DDOT for any lost conduit, and complete the relocation prior to
closing the alley.
                                                          3
                                                                            S.O. No. 21-03369 – Alley Closure in Square 785
                                         Figure 2. DDOT Assets in Existing Alley
RECOMMENDATION
DDOT objects to the proposed alley closure until the following condition is satisfied:
       The Applicant will coordinate with DDOT and Pepco and relocate DDOT assets, at the Applicant’s
        expense, prior to the alley closure and compensate the District for any lost conduit.
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             Government of the District of Columbia
                                   Department of Transportation
d. Planning and Sustainability Division
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Joseph Snider
                  DC Surveyor
                  Office of the Surveyor
FROM:  Anna Chamberlin
                  Associate Director
DATE:  April 30, 2024
SUBJECT:  DDOT Supplemental Report – S.O. No. 21‐03369
                  Alley Closure in Square 785
This memorandum is intended to supplement the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) report
submitted to the Office of the Surveyor on July 29, 2021.
In that report, DDOT objected to recordation of the closure plat for the subject alley within Square 785
until the Applicant coordinated with DDOT and Pepco and paid for the relocation of DDOT assets into
DDOT right‐of‐way.
In accordance with the condition requested in DDOT’s July 29, 2021 report, DDOT confirms there is no
longer a current or foreseeable future transportation need for this portion of land. The DDOT electrical
conduit has been relocated from the alley area to be closed to an alternate location within public space.
As such, DDOT supports the recordation of the closure plat for this land.
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        District Department of Transportation | 250 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.673.6813 | ddot.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Joseph E. Snider, RLS, D.C. Surveyor
                 Office of the Surveyor
            JL for
FROM:  Jennifer Steingasser, Deputy Director, Development Review & Historic Preservation
DATE:  June 25, 2021
SUBJECT:  S.O. 21-03369
                 Proposed Closing of a Public Alley in Square 785
 I.   RECOMMENDATION
The Office of Planning (OP) has completed its review of the application for the requested alley closing,
and has no objection to this request.
OP notes that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has advised OP that they have
requested that the Applicant coordinate with DDOT and Pepco to relocate DDOT assets, at the
Applicant’s expense, prior to the alley closure and compensate the District for any lost conduit.
II.   SITE DESCRIPTION
  Address  310 A Street, NE, rear
  Applicant  Donna McLean
  Legal Description  Square 785, Lots 844, 27, 28, 29, and 30
  Ward / ANC  6 / 6C
  Zone  RF-3 – provides for areas adjacent to the U.S. Capitol precinct
                                           predominantly developed with attached houses on small lots
                                           within which no more than 2 dwelling units are permitted.
  Historic District  Capitol Hill Historic District
  Comprehensive Plan  Land Use Map – Moderate Density Residential
  Generalized Future Land Use  Policy Map – Neighborhood Conservation Area
  and Policy Map Designation  The proposal is not inconsistent with this designation.
  Comprehensive Plan  The proposal would be not inconsistent with various objectives of
                                           the Comprehensive Plan, including ones in the Land Use and
                                           Transportation Citywide Elements and Capitol Hill Area Element
                                           of the Comprehensive Plan.
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 OP Report on Alley Closing Request, S.O. 21-03369, Square 785
 June 25, 2021  Page 2 of 5
III.   PROPOSAL
                                          Plat of Proposed Alley Closing
   Request:  To close a portion of an alley adjacent to Lots 844, 26, 27, 28, 29,
                                          and 30 in Square 785, as shown in the map above.
   Description:  The request is to close a portion of the walking alley located in
                                          Square 785 and revert the area to the adjoining property owners
                                          (105 square feet to the owner of Lot 844 at 308 A Street NE and
                                          152 to the owner of Lot 28 at 310 A Street NE). The walking
                                          alley is currently paved, is L shaped and connects two wider
                                          sections of alley within the square.
   Size:  The portion of the alley to be closed is 257 square feet in area with
                                          a maximum width of 8 feet and a minimum width of 7 feet.
 OP Report on Alley Closing Request, S.O. 21-03369, Square 785
 June 25, 2021  Page 3 of 5
  Adjacent Ownership:  Lot 844 – Marcus Peacock
                                          Lot 26 – Susan Hansen Trustee
                                          Lot 27 – Ronald Wyden
                                          Lot 28 – Steven Harkabus
                                          Lot 29 – Douglass Court Partners LLC
                                          Lot 30 – Douglass Court Partners LLC
  Proposed Development:  The portion of the walking alley to be closed would be reverted to
                                          adjoining property owners and which are currently in residential
                                          use.
IV.    ANALYSIS
 A. Planning and Urban Design
 The Director of the Office of Planning is required to “determine whether the proposed closing is in
 compliance with the District’s planning and urban design objectives”, as per 24 DCMR 1401.2(c).
 These objectives, as contained within the Comprehensive Plan (10DCMR, Chapter 9), include:
         §300       Land Use Element
         § 306.11 Development Around Metrorail Stations
         Concentrate redevelopment efforts on those Metrorail station areas which offer the greatest
         opportunities for infill development and growth, particularly stations in areas with weak market
         demand, or with large amounts of vacant or poorly utilized land in the vicinity of the station
         entrance.
 Not applicable.
         §310.8     Policy LU-2.2.7: Alley Closings
         Discourage the conversion of alleys to private yards or developable land when the alleys are
         part of the historic fabric of the neighborhood and would otherwise continue to perform their
         intended functions, such as access to rear garages and service areas for trash collection.
 The proposal to close the walking alley and revert the property to the adjoining residences at 308 and
 310 A Street NE would not result in the loss of intended function for garage access or as a service area
 for trash collection. The alley is a walking alley that varies in width from 7 to 8 feet and is not of
 sufficient width to provide for vehicular access or for service access for trash collection. The closure of
 the walking alley would not impact Frederick Douglass Court. The Historic Preservation Office (HP)
 has indicated no objection to the proposal, so it would not negatively impact the historic fabric of the
 Capitol Hill neighborhood.
         §900       Urban Design Element
         The critical urban design issues facing the District of Columbia…include:
             •    Strengthening civic identify through a renewed focus on assets such as public spaces,
                  boulevards, and waterfront areas…
             •    Improving the public realm, particularly street and sidewalk space…
OP Report on Alley Closing Request, S.O. 21-03369, Square 785
June 25, 2021  Page 4 of 5
The walking alley is not sufficiently wide to accommodate vehicular or service vehicle traffic and would
not be adjacent to a public street. The requested closure would result in additional private open space
for the properties at 308 and 310 A Street NE.
        §903.7     Policy UD 1.1.2: Reinforcing the L’Enfant and McMillan Plans.
        …Restore as appropriate and where possible, previously closed streets and alleys, and
        obstructed vistas or viewsheds. (See Figure 9.3: Discouraging Alley and Street Closings within
        the L’Enfant Plan Area 903.10)
Not applicable. The proposed closure of the walking alley would not impact a historic L’Enfant Street.
        §913.6  Policy UD-3.1.9: Street Closures
        Strongly discourage the closure of streets for private ownership or use. Any request for street
        closure should be reviewed in terms of the resulting impacts on vehicular and pedestrian
        circulation, access to private property, emergency access and fire protection, view obstruction,
        loss of open space, building scale, and other factors.
Not applicable. The Applicant is proposing to close a portion of a walking alley that would not result in
impacts to pedestrian or vehicular circulation, access to private property, emergency access and fire
protection, view obstruction, loss of open space, or building scale.
The major impacts from a land use and physical character aspect would be as follows:
    •   The proposed closure of the walking alley would result in a slight increase to the land area of the
        adjoining residential properties at Lot 844 or 308 A Street NE (105 square feet) and Lot 28 or
        310 A Street NE (152 square feet).
    •   The adjoining properties are in the RF-3 zone, which is a Residential Flat zone intended for
        properties containing no more than two (2) dwelling units.
        § 1700     Capitol Hill Area Element
Policy CH-1.1.7: Alleys Protect Capitol Hill’s system of historic alleys and develop plans for the use of
large block interior spaces where appropriate. These plans should be developed in coordination with the
affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, residents, and community groups. 1508.8
The Applicant is proposing to close a portion of a walking alley that does not serve as vehicular or
service access. The proposed closing of a portion of the walking alley would not impact the adjoining
alley network that consist of Frederick Douglass Court. HP has indicated no objection to this proposal.
B. Housing Linkage
No Housing Linkage required as the adjacent properties are all zoned for low density rowhouse or flat
residential development.
C. 24 DCMR Chapter 14 Requirements
The street or alley closing regulations require submission of a plan so that reviewing agencies can
determine the potential impact of the requested closing. 24 DCMR §1400.8 requires the plan to cover
items including:
    (f) The approximate gross floor areas intended for various uses such as retail, office, residential,
        industrial, and commercial;
OP Report on Alley Closing Request, S.O. 21-03369, Square 785
June 25, 2021  Page 5 of 5
Not provided. The alley closing would result in land area being reverted to adjoining property owners
for open space or yard.
     (g) The points of ingress and egress that vehicles will use for parking or loading purposes;
     (h) The location of off-street parking spaces and their number and size;
     (i) The location and size of loading and unloading facilities such as berths, docks, and platforms;
     (j) A Tracking diagram for the maximum size trucks intended to use the loading and unloading
         facilities;
Not provided. The alley closing request is for a walking alley that does not provide for vehicular access.
     (k) Elevation views for each side of any building proposed for the site.
Not provided, no building is currently proposed for the area of the proposed alley closing.
V.    CONCLUSIONS
The information provided by the applicant is adequate to meet the requirements of Section 1400.8, for a
project at this stage of its design development, subject to DDOT and DPW concurrence.
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                                 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
                               DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
                                                          MEMORANDUM
  TO:  Roland F. Dreist, Jr.
                        Surveyor of the District of Columbia
  FROM:  Paul Walker
                        Architect (Construction Inspector)
  DATE:  May 5.2021
  SUBJECT: Department of Housing and Community Development Review comments on
  Alley closing on Square 0785
  File No: S.O. 21-03369
  The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has reviewed the
  above referenced alley behind 310 A Street N.E. Washington, D.C. (Lot 28, Square 0785) .
  The request is to close the Walking Alley behind 310 A Street N.E. Washington, D.C. (Lot 28,
  Square 0785) and for the property to be divided into two taxable lots and eventually reverted to
  the owners of 308 A Street, N .E. (Lot 844, Square 0785) and 310 A Street N .E. Closing the
  walking Alley property to be closed and reverted to the owners of 308 and 310 A street, the
  goal would be to absorb the property into the residential property lots of 308 and 310 A
  Street, N.E. DHCD supports the requested action specified in the application. This alley
  closing has no effects on our DHCD operation.  DHCD support is bases upon the
  understanding of the information contained in the application.
Paul Walker, Architect DFD
        Department of Housing and Community Development | 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020 | 202.442.7200 | dhcd.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Joseph Snider, Office of the Surveyor
SUBJECT:       Proposed Partial Alley Closure Square 785 (S.O. 21-03369)
DATE:  May 10, 2021
Thank you for contacting the DC Historic Preservation Office regarding the above-referenced
sidewalk easement dedication. We appreciate the opportunity to review this action. However, § 9-
202.02(4) of the D.C. Code only requires the Mayor to refer applications “to close any street located
on the L’Enfant Street Plan” to the Historic Preservation Review Board. We have no comment on
this proposed action since it involves the closure of an alley rather than a street.
                                             BY:      _______________________________
                                                      C. Andrew Lewis
                                                      Senior Historic Preservation Specialist
                                                      DC State Historic Preservation Office
                                                      21-0501
      1100 4 th Street, S.W., Suite E650, Washington, D.C. 20024 Phone: 202 -442-7600 Fax: 202-442-7638
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FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
        MEMORANDUM
        TO:  Joseph E. Snider
                           Officeofthe Surveyor
       FROM:  Spencer A. Hamm,
                           DCFEMS /Fire Marshal’s Office
      DATE:  May 5, 2021
      RE:  Surveyor’s Office File 21-03369 (Square 0785 / Lot 844, 27, 28, 29, and 30)
        This written correspondence is being forwarded to your office to address the alley closing associated with
        Surveyor’s Office File number 21-03369 that was submitted to DCFEMS Office of the Fire Marshal for
        review.
        Based on our review DCFEMS Office of the Fire Marshal has no objection to this alley closure request.
        However, the applicant is to ensure that all fire department access and service feature requirements are in
        accordance with DCMR 12-H Fire Code Supplement, 2017 edition, and the International Fire Code, 2015
        edition.
         If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (202) 727-1614.
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                           GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
                                      Department of Public Works
                                Solid Waste Management Administration
MEMORANDUM
To: Tamara Bell, Program Support Specialist Department
    of Buildings
From: Steven Thompson Jr,
      Associate Administrator DPW, SWMA
Subject: Closing of a portion of a Public Alley in Square 785- S.O. 21-03369
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2026
The following, closing of a portion of a Public Alley in Square, 785-S.O. 21 – 03369, has been investigated
again on Tuesday, February 23, 2026.
The Department has reviewed the request to close a portion of Public Alley in Square, located at 785-S.O.
– 21 – 03369. At this time, the department has no concerns about the closure of this alley. It will not have
any impact on the residential collection in this area. However, we strongly recommend that all property
owners be notified not to place their trash and recycling containers in the alley on non-collection days to
avoid enforcement action.
This project will not cause a negative environmental impact if project developers and owners are
following applicable laws and regulations governing solid waste management during all phases of the
project.
District laws require that the property and the abutting public space be maintained daily
free of litter, dust management, and debris and that all solid waste be properly
containerized and removed at sufficient frequency by a licensed solid waste Collector.
CONTACT DPW
If you have any questions regarding this determination, you can contact Steven Thompson by email at
steven.thompson@dc.gov or by telephone at (202) 645-7190.
Steven Thompson
Associate Administrator
Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP)
District Department of Public Works
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                                        Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Management Administration
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Joseph Snider.
              Surveyor. D.C.
FROM:  Anthony Duckett      T.D.
              Assoc. Deputy Director of Projects
SUBJECT: Closing of a portion of a Public Alley in Square 785- S.O. 21-03369
Date: May 3rd, 2021
The following, closing of a portion of a Public Alley in Square, 785-S.O. 21 – 03369, has been
investigated.
The Department has reviewed the request for the closing of a portion of Public Alley in Square,
785-S.O. – 21 – 03369, at this time the department has concerns with this portion of the alley being
closed, it will have an impact on the residential collection in this area, we recommend strongly that
we do not close this portion of the alley. Attach are the trash route in this area.
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 Partial Closing of an Alley in Square 785 -  8276
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 Office of the Surveyor  REVIEW AUTHORITY
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                                                          Per DC Code § 9-202.02
 The District of Columbia Office of the Surveyor has submitted a proposal to close a portion of an
 alley in Square 785 which is located in northeast Washington, DC. The block is bounded by A
 Street, NE, 3” Street, NE, 4" Street NE, and Constitution Avenue, NE and includes residential
 uses. The portion of the alley to be closed is 261 square feet with a maximum width of eight feet.
 The portion of the alley to be closed is adjacent to Lots 28, 29, 30, and 844. The remainder of the
 alley will remain accessible. This alley is used for pedestrians given its narrow size. The are no
 federal properties within Square 785 that would require use of the alley.
 Staff finds the project is consistent with relevant Comprehensive Plan policies contained in the
 Historic Preservation and Federal Environment Elements. The alley closing will not impact any
 federal properties, nor any other identified federal interests. NCPC has an advisory reviewofalley
 closings, and therefore does not have a responsibility under the National Historic Preservation Act
 or the National Environmental Policy Act.
 The Coordinating Committee reviewed the proposal at its May 12, 2021 meeting. The Committee
 forwarded the proposed the Commission with the statement that the proposal was coordinated with
 some, but not all, participating agencies. The District Department of Transportation received the
 surveyor’s application and will review prior to preparing a formal agency opinion. The District of
 Columbia Office of Planning indicated they have not finished their analysis but are working with
 the applicant and are coordinating.
Commission Action  Page 2
NCPC File No. 8276
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Pursuant to delegations of authority adopted by the Commission on April 1, 2021 andperDC Code
§ 9-202.02, I find that the proposed partial alley closure in Square 785 would not be inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital nor would it adversely impact any other
identified federal interests.
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                                 Executive Director
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                                                                                               May 05, 2021
Mr. Joseph E. Snider
Office of the Surveyor
1100 4th Street, S.W., Room E320
Washington, D.C. 20024
Re:     Application to close Walking Alley Behind 310 A St. NE. Washington D.C. 20017 (Square 785,
Lot 844, 28, 27, 29 & 30)
Dr. Mr. Snider,
          Our, consultant, EN Engineering, has reviewed the proposed public alley closures in the subject
location detailed in the attachments to the subject application filed by Donna Mclean. After reviewing the
area, it has been determined that Washington Gas does not have active natural gas facilities within the
limits of the proposed alley closure which will be impacted by this proposal. Attached is a map of
Washington Gas’ facilities in the area. Washington Gas approves the proposed alley closure at this
location.
         Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these facilities, you may contact, Jalen
Triplett at:
EN Engineering (ENE)
811 Pinnacle Drive, Suite Q
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090
jtriplett@enengineering.com
(443) 407-7609 (Office)
(630) 353-7777 (Fax)
Sincerely,
Jonathan Honey
Washington Gas
System Replacement Engineer
JHoney@washgas.com
Office: 703-750-4732
   © pepco”
              [AN EXELON COMPANY
 Distribution Engineering
 Distret of Columbia
 3400 Benning Road, NE
 Washington, DC 20019
 October 14,2025
Mr. Joseph E. Snider
 OC Surveyor
 Government of the District of Columbia
 Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
 1100 4" Street, SW
3" Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Dear Mr. Snider,
‘Subject: Proposed closing of a public alley for Square 0785, Lots 0844, 0028, 0027, 0029 and 0030-
5.0.21-03369,
In response to your memorandum concerning the subject proposed closing of alley Square 0785, Lots
0844, 0028, 0027, 0029 and 0030- S.0.21-03369, we comment as follows:
We have reviewed the documents showing the proposed closureofthe alley for Square 0785, Lots 0844,
0028, 0027, 0029 and 0030- S.).21-0336, we have determined that Pepco’s facilities will not be affected
by this proposed alley closure.
If there are any questions about Pepco’s facilities, please call (667)301-6269 or contact by e-mail:
jmccray@pepco.com
 sincerely,
Jane McCray
Engineering Manager
Pepco Distribution Engineering
OC New Business
Distribution Engineering  pepco.com
District of Columbia
 3400 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Fax: (202) 388-2721
                                     July 14, 2021
 Mr. Joseph E. Snider
 DC Surveyor
 Government of the District of Columbia
 Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
 1100 4th Street, SW
 3rd Floor
 Washington, DC 20024
 Dear Mr. Snider:
 Subject: Proposed Dedication of a public alley for Square 0844 Lots 0844. 0028 and 0027. 0029.
 and 0030– S.O. 21-03369
        In response to your Memorandum concerning the subject proposed dedication of alley
 Square 0844 Lots 0844. 0028 and 0027. 0029. and 0030– S.O. 21-03369, we comment as follows:
          We have reviewed the documents showing the proposed dedication of the alley for Square
 0844 Lots 0844. 0028 and 0027. 0029. and 0030– S.O. 21-03369, we have determined that Pepco’s
 facilities will not be affected by this proposed street dedication.
        If you have any question about Pepco’s facilities, please call me on (202) 428-1509 or
 contact by e-mail at Tamrat.abegaz@exeloncorp.com.
                                                      Sincerely,
                                                      Tamrat Abegaz
                                                      Tamrat Abegaz
                                                      Engineer/Supervisor Designers
                                                      Distribution Engineering – DC
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                                                                                      13101 Columbia Pike, FDC 1
                                                                                      Floor 1
                                                                                      Silver Spring, MD 20904
April 30th, 2021
Mr. Joseph E. Snider
Office of the Surveyor
1100 4th Street SW.
Washington, D.C. 20024
RE: Proposed Alley Closure in Square 785 S.O 21-03369
Dear Mr. Dreist:
In reference to your letter dated March 9th, 2021 which relates to S.O. File No. 21-03369
Location: Closing of a Public Alley in Square 785
The telephone plant has been removed in this area.
Verizon Washington D.C. Inc. does not object to this Proposed Closing of a Public Alley
Very truly yours,
Kenneth Young
Engineer, Outside Plant Engineering, WSAM
GIV/Kdy
c.c. D.C.D.O.T. Underground Location Section
Area Engineer
File
May 5, 2021
Mr. Joseph Snider
D.C. Surveyor
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the Surveyor
1100 4th St, S.W., 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Subject: Street/Alley Opening/Closing Application S.O. 21-03369
Dear Mr. Snider:
        The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is in receipt of the
application and plat(s) you forwarded to us for comments on April 29, 2021 regarding S.O. 21-
03369. DC Water does not currently operate or maintain any facilities located within the subject
area. Therefore, as long as surface drainage of the street(s) and alley(s) is accommodated, DC
Water has no objections to the proposed street/alley openings/closings requested in S.O. 21-03369.
       If you have any questions, I can be reached at the contact information listed below.
Regards,
Kevin Harney
Easement and Covenant Coordinator
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
1100 4th Street, SW Suite #310
Washington, DC 20024
202-646-8627 Office
202-646-8628 Fax
kevin.harney@dcwater.com
DC Water - Water is Life!
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            Government of the District of Columbia
                 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C
                  P.O. Box 77876 Washington, D.C. 20013, (202) 547-7168
                                                                June 12, 2021
Mr. Ernest Chrappah, Director
Department of Consumer and Regulatory
 Affairs
1100 Fourth Street S.W., fifth floor
Washington, D.C. 20024
Re: Closure of walking alley behind 310 A Street NE, Surveyor’s File 21-03369
Dear Mr. Chrappah,
On June 9, 2021, at a duly noticed, regularly scheduled ANC 6C monthly meeting, with a
quorum of 5 out of 6 commissioners and the public present via video conference, the above-
mentioned matter came before us. The commissioners voted unanimously, 5:0:0, to support
this application.
The owners of 308 and 310 A Street NE have submitted an application to close the 7 to 8-
foot wide walking alley behind 310 A Street NE (Lot 28). This part of the alley is too narrow
for a vehicle, unimproved, and unnecessary for alley purposes. The closure will not change
alley access to the main public alley for any homeowner in Square 785.
The applicants seek to acquire the land for eventual incorporation into the private properties
of 308 and 310 A Street NE. The portion of the walking alley to the east, where trash cans
are kept, will be kept open. Per the regulations, the applicants received support from abutting
property owners, including the private LLC owners of the garage parking pads in the alley
(noted as lots 29-33 in the plat). If fully approved by other organizations and agencies,
including Pepco, Verizon, etc., the walking alley property would be divided between the
owners of 308 and 310 A Street NE and eventually incorporated into their lots as private
property on which the owners would pay property tax.
Thank you for giving great weight to the recommendations of ANC 6C.
                                                                On behalf of ANC 6C,
                                                                           Karen Wirt
                                                                          ANC 6C chair
Cc: Joseph Snider, Surveyor
               GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
                                Office of the Chief Financial Officer
                                     Office of Tax and Revenue
MEMORANDUM
To:  Joseph E. Snyder
               Surveyor, DC
From:  Eugene Clindinin, Supervisory Appraiser
               OTR/RPTA/RPAD
Date:  June 14, 2024
Subject:       Most probable assessed value for S.O. 21-03369 Public Alley Closing in Square
               785.
Reference: S.O. 21-03360 Public Alley Closing in Square 785.
Pursuant to your request we have derived the most probable estimate of value for the above-
referenced tract of land.
The most probable estimate of value as of January 1, 2024, which represents tax year 2025 for the
alley closing in Square 785 is $20,880. The estimate is explained as follows.
       $20,880 (261 S.F. X $80.00 estimated square foot) for the alley closing.
The estimate is rounded and based on the average adjusted rate of adjacent lots 29 and 30 of
Square 785.
If you have any questions, please contact me at eugene.clindinin@dc.gov.
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                      GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
                             Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Public Advocacy Division
MEMORANDUM
TO:  Ramon Labrador Snider, Surveyor for the District of Columbia
               Department of Building
FROM:  Maximilian L.S. Tondro, Chief
               Equitable Land Use Section
SUBJECT:       Legal sufficiency review of a draft legislation entitled “Closing of a portion of a
               public alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act of 2025”
DATE:  May 13 2025
This Office has reviewed the attached proposed legislation and found it to be legally sufficient for review
by the Mayor and submission to the Council.
On February 19, 2021, an owner of Lot 844 in Square 785 filed an application to the Office of the
Surveyor of the District of Columbia (the “Surveyor”) proposing to:
  • Close a portion of a public alley in Square 785 abutting Lots 27-30 and 844.
The applicant included a statement of support signed by the owners of all lots abutting the proposed alley
closing (Lots 27-30 and 844 in Square 785) and a statement that the proposed alley closing would not
displace retail tenants as required by Section 2 of the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition
Procedures Act of 1982 Relocation Assistance Amendment Act of 1986, effective August 7, 1986 (D.C.
Law 6-133; D.C. Official Code § 9-202.09(b)(5)).
Pursuant to Section 202 of the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982,
effective March 10, 1983 (D.C. Law 4-201; D.C. Official Code § 9-202.02), the Surveyor drew a plat
depicting the proposed alley closing, which stated that title would revert to the owner of Lots 28 & 844
in Square 785. The Surveyor created a file (S.O. 21-03369) for all documents relevant to the application
and provided notice of the alley closing proposal, to:
  • Public agencies and utilities; and
  • The National Capital Planning Commission (“NCPC”) on April 29, 2021; and
  • Advisory Neighborhood Commission (“ANC”) 6C, in which district the proposed alley closure is
    located.
Public agency responses
The District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”) submitted an April 30, 2024, letter in support of
the proposed alley closing that stated that the applicant had resolved DDOT’s initial June 5, 2021,
objections by paying to relocate the DDOT facilities.
                 400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
The Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Management Administration (“SWMA”) submitted a
May 3, 2021, letter to the Surveyor recommending denial of the proposed alley closing due to the
anticipated impact on residential trash collection. However, DDOT’s June 5, 2021, report stated that the
proposed alley closing would not impact residential trash collection. The Office of the Surveyor sent a
May 1, 2025, request to Pepco to revise the letter to refer to the correct square and type of application
but Pepco has not yet responded. The applicant separately contacted SWMA to confirm that the
application should not have an impact on trash collection as it would close only a narrow portion of the
alley that is inaccessible to vehicles, but SWMA refused to change its recommendation.
The Fire and Emergency Services Department (“FEMS”) submitted a May 5, 2021, letter to the Surveyor
stating that FEMS has no objections to the proposed alley closing.
The Department of Housing and Community Development submitted a May 5, 2021, letter to the
Surveyor in support of the proposed alley closing.
The District’s Historic Preservation Office (“HPO”) submitted a May 10, 2021, letter to the Surveyor
stating that the proposed alley closure is exempt from review by the Historic Preservation Review Board
because it is not a street located in the L’Enfant Street Plan.
NCPC submitted a June 7, 2021, letter including a May 28, 2021, determination that the proposed alley
closing would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan nor adversely impact any other identified
federal interest.
ANC 6C submitted a June 12, 2021, report to the Surveyor stating that at a duly-noticed, regularly
scheduled public meeting on June 9, 2021, the ANC voted to support the proposed alley closing.
The Office of Planning (“OP”) submitted a June 25, 2021, report to the Surveyor stating that OP has no
objections to the proposed alley closing.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (“OFCO”) submitted a July 8, 2024, Fiscal Impact Statement
stating that there were sufficient funds to implement the proposed alley closing in the District’s FY 2024
budget and the FY 2025 through FY 2028 budget and financial plan.
Public utility responses
Verizon submitted an April 30, 2021, letter to the Surveyor stating that Verizon had removed its
telephone plant in the portion of the alley in Square 4053 proposed to be closed and therefore has no
objections to this proposal.
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (“DC Water”) submitted a May 5, 2021, letter
stating that DC Water has no facilities in the portion of the alley proposed to be closed and therefore has
no objections to the proposed alley closing provided it does not prevent surface drainage.
Washington Gas submitted a May 5, 2021, letter to the Surveyor stating that Washington Gas has no
facilities in the portion of the alley proposed to be closed and therefore approves the proposed alley
closing.
Pepco submitted a July 14, 2021, report to the Surveyor stating that Pepco has no objections, but the
letter referenced a different proposal under the correct S.O file number. Instead of the proposed alley
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closing in Square 785, the Pepco letter referred to the dedication of a new alley in Square 844 (the
incorrect square may have been a typo as it substituted the number of one of the lots). The Office of the
Surveyor sent an April 30, 2025, request to Pepco to revise the letter to refer to the correct square and
type of application but Pepco has not yet responded.
If you have any questions concerning the legal sufficiency of the legislation, please contact me at 724-
6657.
       /s/ Maximilian L.S. Tondro  May 13, 2025
       Assistant Attorney General
cc: Adele El-Khouri, Deputy Attorney General
    Legal Counsel Division
    Office of the Attorney General
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                          Government of the District of Columbia
                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO:  The Honorable Phil Mendelson
                           Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia
FROM:  Glen Lee
                           Chief Financial Officer
DATE:  July 8, 2024
SUBJECT:  Fiscal Impact Statement – Closing of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O.
                           21-03369, Act of 2024
REFERENCE:  Draft Bill as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on June 27,
                           2024
Conclusion
Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2024 budget and the fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028
budget and financial plan.
Background
Two property owners on the 300 block of A Street, N.E. applied to the Department of Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs (now known as the Department of Buildings) to close a portion of a walking alley
behind their properties. The bill approves the closure of 261 square feet of the walking alley. The
property owners at 308 A Street, N.E.1 will control approximately 105 square feet of the closure, while
the property owners at 310 A Street, N.E.2 will control approximately 156 square feet of the closure.
Financial Plan Impact
Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2024 budget and the fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028
budget and financial plan. The bill approves the closure of 261 square feet of a walking alley located
behind 308 A Street, N.E. and 310 A Street, N.E. Approximately 105 square feet of the alley will now
1 This property is known for tax assessment purposes as Square 785, Lot 844.
2 This property is known for tax assessment purposes as Square 785, Lot 28.
              1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727-2476
                                            www.cfo.dc.gov
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
FIS: “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act of 2024,” Draft bill as provided to the Office of
Revenue Analysis on June 27, 2024
become taxable as part of 308 A Street, N.E.3 Approximately 156 square feet will now become taxable
as part of 310 A Street, N.E.4 There are no costs associated with the alley closing.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) objected to the closure in June 2021 and
requested that the applicants relocate electrical conduit related to DDOT’s streetlight network. As of
April 2024, the applicants resolved DDOT’s concerns and DDOT no longer objects to the closure. The
Department of Public Works (DPW) also objected to the closure in 2021 due to its impact on
residential trash collection in the area. DPW’s concerns have not been resolved, but this objection
does not pose a fiscal concern.
3 The 2025 assessed value for 308 A Street, N.E., prior to the closure, is $2.8 million.
4 The 2025 assessed value for 310 A Street, N.E., prior to the closure, is $1.3 million.
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As introduced, Bill 26-689 would authorize the closure of an alley abutting Lots 844, 27, 28, 29, and 30 in Square 785 to allow for the narrow pedestrian alley (7 -8 feet wide) to be incorporated into two of the abutting residential properties in Ward 6.

Sponsors

Sen. Phil Mendelson (D) sponsors B 26-0689 alone.

Phil Mendelson

Sen. · D–0 · Sponsor

Committees

B 26-0689 went before 1 committee: Committee of the Whole.

Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole
Referred to · May 19, 2026 · 63 Bills

History

B 26-0689 has taken 3 actions since May 11, 2026, the latest on May 19, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 19, 2026
Council
Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole
May 15, 2026
Council
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0689 Published in the DC Register
May 11, 2026
Council
Introduced in Office of the Secretary

Votes

B 26-0689 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: lims.dccouncil.gov · legiscan.com