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conversion ago

DC Land Use Code 062 = Commercial-Garage, Vehicle Sale (CLASS 2): Structure with facility for motor vehicle repairs; devoted to retail/ wholesale motor vehicle sales.

If Alefantis is really intending to use this property as a 'Museum' or some type of 'art gallery' or 'event space' open to the public, he is taking a big risk spending $s on renovations prior to applying for new zoning. The property is in between 2 residential streets and 1/2 block North of a children''s park. South of the park on the opposite side of Monroe street, the zoning is MU-4 (mixed use commercial). However, he is the middle of a residential block. If the property at one time was used for motor vehicle repairs, presumably it was not open nights. I would not want a business open to the public in the middle of a residential block where I lived or where I owned rental property.

Of course Alefantis does not seem like the brightest bulb so perhaps he doesn't think he needs a zoning variance.

Headstart ago

Art gallery / museum seems like an extension of the pedo /satanic art that was being displayed at Comet.

Someone of Alefantis's status, most likely already has assurances from the city that his zoning will be approved. Usually zoning changes are made by the city council (not sure if this is true in this area). Usually citizens are supposed to attend and voice opposition / support, but it's very easy for corrupt city officials to hold a meeting and claim no opposition present...