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SAFEWAY UPDATE
By Vann-Di M. Galloway

Work continues to progress on
the Safeway Grocery Store on
the 3800 block of Georgia
Avenue NW. With the old
eyesore now gone, a giant hole
has been dug to accomodate
two levels of underground
parking. The giant crater that
now exists will soon be replaced
by a 62,000+ square foot full-
service grocery store with 220
units of housing. The footprint
of the new structure will
encompass both original parking
lots in front of and behind the
old Safeway. Amenities for the
housing units will include a
green roof and underground
parking.
Duball Petworth, LLC is
redeveloping the store into a
transit oriented state-of-the-art
Safeway-anchored multifamily
development project. The
property is situated on 1.56
acres, one-block from the
Georgia Avenue-Petworth metro
station and will include: (i) a
modern 62,400 SF Safeway
plus one level of Safeway
customer parking with
approximately 86 below grade
spaces owned by Safeway (ii) a
five story apartment/condo
building of approximately 220
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units plus one level of
residential parking with
approximately 135 spaces
below the Safeway parking
level. Duball Petworth acquired
from Safeway the development
rights to construct the residential
building and residential parking.
Safeway will retain ownership of
its store and parking level.
Duball Petworth will own the
residential portion of the Project
along with the residential
parking level. Construction
started in late 2012 with
estimated delivery in 2014.

Marc Dubick, founder of Duball
Inc., was the principal developer
of the CityVista Safeway in the
Mt. Vernon Triangle
area. Duball previously
developed Lionsgate in
Bethesda and the Rockville
Town Center.

ILLEGAL DUMPING
By Joseph M. Vaughan

Recently, the Department of
Public Works (DPW) in concert
with Councilmember Muriel
Bowsers office and Mayor
Grays Ward 4 constituent
services team worked to remove
numerous bulk trash items
illegally dumped in the alley
ways of ANC 4C05. (see photo)
Unfortunately, this blight is a
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targeted effort emanating from
several sources criminals who
enter our community to dump,
illegal rooming houses and
derelict homeowners.

While DPW and other District
agencies must routinely inspect
our alleyways and remove these
items in a timely manner, we are
the first line of defense.
Residents must be vigilant. Here
are some tips on what to do:

1. Report suspicious vehicles
and activities to 911.
2. Report illegal rooming
houses to DCRA via 311
and share the information
with neighbors as well.
3. Speak with neighbors who
fail to schedule bulk trash
pick-ups with DCRA using
311.
4. Please do not to confront or
threaten anyone engaged in
illegal or nefarious activity.
5. Videos, photographs, or
other evidence that identifies
the source are helpful.
Advisory Neighborhood commission
ANC 4C NEWSLETTER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2 SMD Announcements - contributions from your Commissioners.
3 DC Agency News useful announcements and information.
4 Meet your ANCers Commissioner contact information.
Alley between 1300 block Spring
Rd. & Quincy St., NW on Nov. 27,
2012. (credit: J. Vaughan)
Issue 1

March
2013

ANC 4C Newsletter March 2013 Page 2
SMD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4C01
! 2013 residential street sweeping
season runs Friday March 1 thru
October 31
st
. Parking
enforcement will begin Monday,
March 11
th
. Please check posted
signage about parking restrictions.
4C02
! Jewish Primary Day School
zoning variance was recently
approved
4C03
! Washington Latin Public Charter
School will be relocating to the
former Rudolph Elementary
School at the close of this school
year.
! New local traffic signage installed
at both ends of the N/S alley
connecting the 1500 block of
Upshur St. and Varnum St.
4C06
! Raymond Recreation Center to
open by end of March and ribbon
cutting TBD
4C08
! First SMD Meeting on 3
rd

Monday of March
4C09
! Friends of Soldiers Home website
is live. For volunteer opportunities
and info please visit
www.friendsofsoldiers.org
4C10
! New establishments to know
about:
Upshur Deli @ 3
rd
& Upshur
St.
House of Falafel @ 221
Upshur St., NW
Hitching Post (remodeled)
200 Upshur St., NW

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It is important to note that
DPWs Ward 4 inspectors will
cite home owners if bulk items
are dumped in the immediate
rear or adjacent to their homes.
While through no fault of their
own it is imperative that
residents contact the citywide
call center ASAP to avoid
potential fines.

411 ON DOG POOP
By Janet Myers

Your ANC 4C Commission has
approved purchase of a new
batch of dog poop signs.
These signs will be distributed
among all the SMDs. Contact
your Commissioner if you need
a sign for your block.
In addition, we have provided
some important information
from The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
deemed pet waste a nonpoint
source of pollution in 1991.
According to the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), pet
droppings can contribute to
diseases animals pass to
humans, called zones. When
infected dog poop is deposited
on your lawn, the eggs of
certain roundworms and other
parasites can linger in your soil
for years. Anyone who comes
into contact with that soilbe it
through gardening, playing
sports, walking barefoot or any
other meansruns the risk of
coming into contact with those
eggs; especially your dog.

Some of the hard-to-pronounce
parasites your lawn could
harbor include
Cryptosporidium, Giardia,
Salmonella, as well as
hookworms, ringworms and
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tapeworms. Infections from
these bugs often cause fever,
muscle aches, headache,
vomiting, and diarrhea in
humans. Children are most
susceptible, since they often
play in the dirt and put things in
their mouths or eyes.
Fecal Coliform bacteria are
known to cause cramps,
diarrhea, intestinal illness, and
serious kidney disorders in
humans. EPA even estimates
that two or three days worth of
droppings from a population of
about 100 dogs would
contribute enough bacteria to
temporarily close a bay, and all
watershed areas within 20
miles of it, to swimming and
shell fishing.
There are many compelling
reasons why dog poop must be
scooped and removed:
It is estimated that a single
gram of dog waste can
contain 23 million fecal coli
form bacteria;
It pollutes our groundwater
and is potentially harmful to
our ecosystem;
It attracts disease-carrying
pests and flies. Rats feed
on dog feces. Enough said!
And, of course, flies are not
only a nuisance but can
transmit diseases also;
It could endanger the health
of your family, particularly
young children;
Diseases and parasites can
easily be transmitted to
other pets through feces;
Odor is another huge
reason for clearing dog
poop. Not only is the smell
offensive to you, it could
also present a problem with
your neighbors if left for any

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amount of time;
It should NEVER be used
as garden compost as both
dog and cat waste can
carry many parasites, even
in "healthy" pets;
It isn't good fertilizer for
your lawn. Unlike cow
manure, pet waste is
protein based which makes
it toxic to your grass (large,
brown bare patches?).
TAX SEASON TIPS
By Janet Myers

Tax Day is drawing near. Here
are some tips from the IRS to
help with the process:
Gather your tax records for
filing (e.g., W-2s and
1099s, receipts, canceled
checks, etc.), anything that
supports an item of income
or a deduction on your
return.
If filing electronically, use
efile. It is utilize by 2 out of
3 tax return filers.
If your income is $57,000 or
less you may be eligible for
free tax preparation
software and free electronic
filing. Visit IRS.gov to learn
more.
There are many different
filing options for your tax
return. You can prepare it
yourself or go to a tax
preparer. Give yourself time
to explore all options.
Consider Direct Deposit for
your refund. You will likely
get it twice as fast.
Visit IRS.gov to find
everything youll need to file
your tax return: forms, tips,
and updates on tax law
changes.
Check out Publication 17 at
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IRS.gov. Its a
comprehensive collection of
information for taxpayers.
Review! Review! Review!
Dont rush. Be sure to
double-check all the Social
Security Numbers and math
calculations.
Dont panic! The IRS is
here to help. Try IRS.gov or
call our customer service
number at 800-829-1040.
TENANTS RIGHTS
CENTER
By Jeff Standish

The D.C. Tenants' Rights
Center opened earlier this year
offering a wide range of legal
services. Located across the
street from D.C. Superior Court,
at 406 5th Street, NW, #300,
the Center is run by Marc
Borbely, an attorney with the
Neighborhood Legal Services
Program. Here are some
highlights:
Workshops for $15/hr
Full legal representation &
one-on-one legal coaching
for $75/hr
Self-help center/library with
computers, law books and
court forms.
Assistance with eviction,
housing-code violations,
rent-subsidy terminations,
rent-control violations, and
more...
For more information visit
http://dcTenants.com or call
(202) 681-6871.
DC AGENCY NEWS
DPR

The DC Department of Parks and
Recreation will offer full day camp
programs for ages 3-12 in Rec.
Centers throughout DC from April 1 -
5, 2013. These Spring Break camps
and other year round activities offered
by DPR are designed to plant the
seeds of personal development and
environmental responsibility for DC
youths. For more information visit
http://dpr.dc.gov/DC/DPR.
DPW
MuralsDC is a collaboration between
the DC Commission on the Arts &
Humanities and the Department of
Public Works (DPW), and is soon
launching its 2013 season. The
program began in 2007 to combat the
growing trend of illegal graffiti and
reduce urban blight. DPW is looking
for building owners of chronically
tagged walls who would like to donate
wall space for this free program.
Donated space must be privately
owned (not a private residence)
and located in DC.
Owners must consent to donate
wall space for at least 1 year and
leave mural intact for that year.
Donated space must be highly
visible from the street.
Further information is available by
contacting Nancee.lyons@dc.gov
MPD
MPDs successful operation targeting
stolen goods resulted in the recovery
of several hundred electronic items. If
you believe your item(s) may be
among those recovered, you may use
CORT Citizens Online Reporting
Tool to submit your ownership
information, such as a serial number
or other uniquely identifiable info to
stolen.property@dc.gov. A member
will then follow-up with your inquiry.


ANC 4C Newsletter March 2013 Page 4

SMD 4C01
Michael Yates Treasurer
1216 Madison Street, NW
(202) 726-1870
4C01@anc.dc.gov

SMD 4C02
Janet Myers Vice Chair
5005 13
th
Street, NW
(202) 726-0658
gammatwins@yahoo.com

SMD 4C03
Jeff Standish
1127 Buchanan Street, NW
(508) 317-6217
4C03@anc.dc.gov

SMD 4C04
Rickey Williams Jr.
3900 14
th
Street, NW
(202) 290-7600
rickeywilliams78@gmail.com

SMD 4C05
Joseph M. Vaughan Chair
1305 Shepard Street, NW
(202) 550-1081
4C05@anc.dc.gov

SMD 4C06
Vann-Di Galloway
3809 13
th
Street, NW
(202) 545-8155
4C06@anc.dc.gov

SMD 4C07
Shanel O. Anthony
4409 Kansas Avenue, NW
(202) 291-6455
shanelanthony4C07@gmail.com

SMD 4C08
Timothy A. Jones
737 Rock Creek Church Rd., NW
(202) 722-0701
taj_reinv@juno.com

PARK FACELIFTS
Contributions from Jeff Standish
and Sarah Moulton (DPR)

Upshur Park
Upshur Recreation Center at
4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
will be receiving a 2
nd
round of
renovations and repairs. Final
bids for the work are in
process, with an expected
completion date for the work of
August 15, 2013.

Renovations include:
! new synthetic turf soccer
pitch
! resurfaced basketball court,
new basketball hoops, and
lighting.
! Additionally, the existing
fitness equipment will be
removed and the sandbox
will be refurbished.
! Finally, playground
equipment in need of repair
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Recreation Center is
located at 1340 Hamilton
Street NW in Ward 4. The site
currently includes basketball
courts, a field, multi-sport
courts, and play areas for
younger and older children.
The expected completion date
is September 30, 2013.

Renovations include:
! Enhancements to the play
areas
! Improvements to the
surface of the existing tot lot
! install new equipment for
both 2-5 year olds and 6-12
year olds
! enhanced entryway
! new garden behind the
recreation center provides
new opportunities for
learning and sharing in
community.
! basketball courts will be
resurfaced.
! tennis courts and
shuffleboard courts will be
replaced with a paved
soccer/futsal court

WEBSITE LAUNCH
By Jeff Standish

ANC4C.org has been
revamped to offer more
community information and
access. New website will
launch on March 13
th
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SMD 4C09
Zachary Hartman Secretary
117 Webster Street, NW
(202) 505-1171
zachfor4c09@gmail.com

SMD 4C10
Evan Waldt
327 Upshur Street, NW
(202) 758-8268
4C10@anc.dc.gov

ANC 4C Office
P.O. Box 60847
Washington, DC 20039-0847
202-723-6670
4C@anc.dc.gov

Next ANC 4C Community
meeting will be at 6:30 PM on
Wednesday April 10
th
, 2013 in
Petworth Library.
ANC 4C CONTACT INFORMATION