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<strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> Columbia Industrial Areas Study DC Office <strong>of</strong> Planning<br />

Prepared by Phillips Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc.<br />

OTHER<br />

Environmental Issues While no specific contamination is known, run<strong>of</strong>f and other<br />

pollutants from the bus garage may contribute to soil and water contamination. Fumes from<br />

buses probably contribute to high localized particulate levels.<br />

Historically or Architecturally Significant Buildings There are no discernible historic or historiceligible<br />

buildings in these areas.<br />

Development Pressures WMATA has issued an RFP for a joint venture partner to help<br />

redevelop and reposition the site, and possibly relocating the bus garage.<br />

Other Planning Issues Any development on this site should be in keeping with the<br />

surrounding residential area.<br />

KEY F<strong>IN</strong>D<strong>IN</strong>GS<br />

About 1/3 <strong>of</strong> the site is underutilized and is a good site for light and moderate<br />

municipal uses to collocate.<br />

The active WMATA bus depot is strategically located and should remain in use.<br />

6.2.16.2 Scattered Site 2<br />

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS<br />

Location and Land Area Just southeast <strong>of</strong> Scattered Site 1, this scattered site is bounded<br />

by 13 th Street, NW, Upshur Street, Kansas Avenue, and Taylor Street. The site is 10.48 acres,<br />

representing 0.40 percent <strong>of</strong> the <strong>District</strong>’s industrial land.<br />

Building Typologies The buildings are primarily two- and three-story brick and concrete<br />

commercial structures. Several have adjacent parking; one has a parking deck on top.<br />

General Site Condition The buildings and sites are well-used and in good condition. There<br />

do not appear to be any vacancies.<br />

<strong>LAND</strong> USE<br />

Land Use, General Character, and Function This site is primarily a mixture <strong>of</strong> social<br />

service centers and commercial uses. Out <strong>of</strong> thirteen buildings on the site, two are self-storage,<br />

two are auto repair, five are social service related, one is a custom cabinet maker, and one is a<br />

WASA pumping station.<br />

Surrounding Land Use Context Primarily low- and moderate-density residential areas<br />

surround this site. However, a high school and related athletic field/open space border to the<br />

north, across Upshur Street. Kansas Avenue meets Georgia Avenue in a commercial/retail<br />

intersection only one-half block away.<br />

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