The University responded to Zoning Commission requests last week by putting dollar figures and timeframes on offers for final approval of the new Elliott School project. Community members said the proposal is still unsubstantial, and have until May 7 to officially respond.
The Zoning Commission will rule on the package May 13.
University General Counsel Charles Barber said the revised package includes more detailed language which "makes the conditions of the agreement more enforceable."
The current amenities include:
o Offering space in the Hall on Virginia Avenue for Sholl's Cafeteria and $750,000 in financial assistance.
o 5,000 square feet of retail space in the new building and Mitchell Hall.
o $10,000 for a traffic light at 21st and F streets
The proposal previously failed to state how much and where retail space would be provided and how much the traffic light would cost. Many of the amenities provide a second option if they are not met within a year.
Other measures include additional University Police patrols, a graduate student to serve as a librarian, who will get free tuition and boarding, in the West End Public Library and 20 free "Crossfire" tickets for each show.
"Most of the task we had was to present (the amenities) in detail where they could be enforced as conditions of the zoning order," Barber said.
Barber cited the condition that binds the University to allowing students and faculty from The School Without Walls to take free GW classes.
"We added that the School Without Walls faculty and students use 120 courses per year, it was something that was specifically requested," he said.
Barber said many of the additions came from a discussion with the West End Citizens Association, a local advocacy group.
"We feel there were a substantial set of benefits added from that discussion, like the West End Public Library," Barber said.
WECA Chairwoman Barbara Kahlow declined to comment but said she is submitting a statement to the Zoning Commission May 7.
The Zoning Commission will rule on the package May 13.
University General Counsel Charles Barber said the revised package includes more detailed language which "makes the conditions of the agreement more enforceable."
The current amenities include:
o Offering space in the Hall on Virginia Avenue for Sholl's Cafeteria and $750,000 in financial assistance.
o 5,000 square feet of retail space in the new building and Mitchell Hall.
o $10,000 for a traffic light at 21st and F streets
The proposal previously failed to state how much and where retail space would be provided and how much the traffic light would cost. Many of the amenities provide a second option if they are not met within a year.
Other measures include additional University Police patrols, a graduate student to serve as a librarian, who will get free tuition and boarding, in the West End Public Library and 20 free "Crossfire" tickets for each show.
"Most of the task we had was to present (the amenities) in detail where they could be enforced as conditions of the zoning order," Barber said.
Barber cited the condition that binds the University to allowing students and faculty from The School Without Walls to take free GW classes.
"We added that the School Without Walls faculty and students use 120 courses per year, it was something that was specifically requested," he said.
Barber said many of the additions came from a discussion with the West End Citizens Association, a local advocacy group.
"We feel there were a substantial set of benefits added from that discussion, like the West End Public Library," Barber said.
WECA Chairwoman Barbara Kahlow declined to comment but said she is submitting a statement to the Zoning Commission May 7.
