May 15, 2012 Meeting Agenda

Please join us for the next MHNA meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 7:00p.m. until 8:30p.m, at the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, first floor, the Solea building, 2300 14th Street, NW.  The entrance is on the corner of 14th & Florida. We end promptly at 8:30p.m.  Agenda:   

1. Introductions
2. Treasurer's report, summer movie series, Pride Parade, June 9, 2012 
3. Proposed change to MHNA meeting day from the third Tuesday of each month to a day that does not conflict with the ANC 1B's liquor license committee meetings  
4. Palace 5ive presentation re Go Skateboarding Day, June 21, 2012  
5. Douglas development request for variance from zoning requirement to construct 15 parking spaces at proposed new 30-unit apartment building at 2221 14th Street, NW  
6. Group of residents' proposal for 5-year moratorium on new liquor licenses in the 14th & U area

• Moratorium would cover 1800 ft. radius from 1213 U Street, NW.
• Would not apply to grocery or take-away retail (e.g. Trader Joe's), only restaurant, tavern and nightclub licenses.
• Would not reduce number of existing licenses.
• Would not apply to license applications pending at the time of moratorium enactment.
• ABC Board may add amendments to exempt certain areas or businesses from the moratorium.

MHNA meetings are open to the public.  You must be a member of MHNA to vote on issues.  To be eligible for membership, you must live or own residential property within MHNA boundaries.  Dues are $20 for the calendar year.  Join online.