Votes at a glance: party status, map amendment and procedural items approved by Zoning Commission
October 24, 2025 | Office of Zoning, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, District of Columbia
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At the October hearing the Zoning Commission recorded several procedural and final actions. Key outcomes:
- Party status granted (advance) — Zoning Commission case number 23‑088 (Wesley Theological Seminary): The commission granted party status in opposition to Neighbors for a Livable Community and the Spring Valley Wesley Heights Citizens Association, represented by Dennis Paul. The commission waived any appearance requirement given an emergency for their lead counsel.
- Approved final action — Zoning Commission case number 25‑01 (World Memorial AME Church map amendment): The commission approved the map amendment on a 3–0–2 vote; NCPC staff advised the proposal fell under an NCPC exception and was exempt from NCPC review. Commissioners said the map amendment would facilitate more housing and allow the church to continue its mission.
- Time extension approved — Zoning Commission case number 15‑20E (TVSC Master Owner 1 LLC second-stage PUD): The commission approved a one‑year time extension to file a building permit by 11/10/2026, citing the current economic climate and need for additional time to secure financing and permits.
Vote totals and procedural notes: all three substantive approvals above passed with a 3–0–2 roll call (three yes, two not present/not voting). Where recorded, the commission noted absent members by name in the roll calls.
Details for each action are on the Office of Zoning docket; applicants and parties should consult the case records for the full orders and exhibit lists.
- Party status granted (advance) — Zoning Commission case number 23‑088 (Wesley Theological Seminary): The commission granted party status in opposition to Neighbors for a Livable Community and the Spring Valley Wesley Heights Citizens Association, represented by Dennis Paul. The commission waived any appearance requirement given an emergency for their lead counsel.
- Approved final action — Zoning Commission case number 25‑01 (World Memorial AME Church map amendment): The commission approved the map amendment on a 3–0–2 vote; NCPC staff advised the proposal fell under an NCPC exception and was exempt from NCPC review. Commissioners said the map amendment would facilitate more housing and allow the church to continue its mission.
- Time extension approved — Zoning Commission case number 15‑20E (TVSC Master Owner 1 LLC second-stage PUD): The commission approved a one‑year time extension to file a building permit by 11/10/2026, citing the current economic climate and need for additional time to secure financing and permits.
Vote totals and procedural notes: all three substantive approvals above passed with a 3–0–2 roll call (three yes, two not present/not voting). Where recorded, the commission noted absent members by name in the roll calls.
Details for each action are on the Office of Zoning docket; applicants and parties should consult the case records for the full orders and exhibit lists.
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