D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-A2416
The Brookland/Catholic University of America (CUA) Metrorail Station is located between the Brookland commercial district (12th Street NE) on the east and the Catholic University/Trinity University campuses on the west. The station is abutted by low-density residential uses on the east, and a mix of light industrial, commercial, and institutional uses on the north, south, and west. Despite the presence of the Metro station, much of the vacant land in the station vicinity is zoned for industrial uses. Major property owners include WMATA and Catholic University. 2416.1
The Office of Planning is scheduled to conduct a comprehensive study of the area surrounding the Metro station during 2006 and 2007, including an assessment of land use and zoning, the retail environment, transit/traffic safety, urban design, cultural tourism, and heritage development. The goal of the study is to guide future development in the station vicinity in a manner that respects the low density scale of the nearby residential area (particularly the area along 10th St NE and east of 10th Street NE), mitigates parking and traffic impacts, and improves connections to nearby institutions and shopping areas. 2416.2
Policy UNE-2.6.1: Brookland/CUA Metro Station Area
Encourage moderate-density mixed use development on vacant and underutilized property in the vicinity of the Brookland/CUA Metro station, including the parking lot east of the station. Special care should be taken to protect the existing low-scale residential uses along and east of 10th Street NE, retain the number of bus bays at the station, and develop strategies to deal with overflow parking and cut-through traffic in the station vicinity. 2416.3
Policy UNE-2.6.2: Pedestrian Access
Improve pedestrian safety and access to the Brookland Metro station, particularly eastward along Monroe Street (linking to the 12th Street NE shopping area) and Michigan Avenue (linking to Catholic University). 2416.4
Policy UNE-2.6.3: Long-Term Land Use Changes
Support long-term land use changes on industrially zoned land in the station vicinity, particularly in the area immediately north of Michigan Avenue and in the area to the southwest along 8th Street. Consistent with the 2006 Industrial Land Use Study, the industrially zoned area within 1/4 mile of the Metro station may be considered appropriate for long-term transition to more intense uses, including housing, live-work lofts, artists' studios, and similar uses. 2416.5
Policy UNE-2.6.Brookland's 12th Street Corridor
In consultation with property owners, community groups, and residents, use zoning, incentives, and other tools to facilitate mixed-use projects with retail and service uses at street level, and with residential and commercial uses on upper stories. Create productive synergies between 12th Street and planned adjacent economic development projects; assist with connectivity and parking policies; ensure quality project designs; and encourage voluntary preservation of buildings on 12th Street most emblematic of Brookland's history and character.
Action UNE-2.6.A: Brookland Metro Small Area Plan
Prepare a Small Area Plan for the Brookland Metro station area to provide guidance on the future use of vacant land, buffering of existing development, upgrading of pedestrian connections to Catholic University and 12th Street, urban design and transportation improvements, and the provision of additional open space and community facilities in the area. Ensure that community partners such as Catholic University and CSX are involved in this process. 2416.6
Action UNE-2.6.B: Parking Strategy
Develop a strategy for shared parking and implementation of car-sharing programs in new development so that it addresses the transit and pedestrian orientation and the need for more parking to serve area businesses and residents and prevent spillover into the surrounding low-density neighborhoods.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10, r. 10-A2416