INDUSTRIAL LAND IN A POST-INDUSTRIAL CITY District of ...
INDUSTRIAL LAND IN A POST-INDUSTRIAL CITY District of ...
INDUSTRIAL LAND IN A POST-INDUSTRIAL CITY District of ...
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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 />
Surrounding Land Use Context The surrounding area is a mix <strong>of</strong> moderate-density<br />
residential and low-density commercial uses.<br />
Access and Circulation Access to the site is good.<br />
PROPERTY DATA<br />
Major Tenants There is only one tenant. As yet undetermined.<br />
Ownership Patterns and Property Assemblages The one building on the site is owned by<br />
1915 New York Avenue LP.<br />
OTHER<br />
Environmental Issues Contamination related to auto repair/scrap/salvage.<br />
Historically or Architecturally Significant Buildings There are no discernible historic or historiceligible<br />
buildings in these areas.<br />
Development Pressures There are no known development pressures on the site itself.<br />
Other Planning Issues None<br />
KEY F<strong>IN</strong>D<strong>IN</strong>GS<br />
The site is small, and adjacent land uses make the site inappropriate for heavy uses,<br />
but access to transportation routes make it appropriate for light trucking or<br />
commercial shipping operations.<br />
The site should be rezoned and could be redeveloped for locally serving retail or<br />
shopping, as appropriate.<br />
6.2.16.6 Scattered Site 6<br />
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS<br />
Location and Land Area This site is bordered by E Street SE to the north, 1 st Street to the<br />
east, Virginia Avenue to the south, and South Capitol Street to the west. It encompasses 12.86<br />
acres, or 0.49 percent <strong>of</strong> the <strong>District</strong>’s industrial land.<br />
Building Typologies The buildings are all industrial in nature—primarily a medium sized-power<br />
plant.<br />
General Site Condition The site appears to be in good condition. It is well-guarded and<br />
fenced.<br />
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