Paul, Many residents complained because the awning was illuminated and could be seen from blocks away. From what I understand it was a zoning issue as well. Had the owners applied for the proper permits the problem would have been discovered before they went to the expense to install it.
John Sent from my mobile office -----Original Message----- From: Paul Williams <oldhousehist...@aol.com> Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:37:54 To: <chat@charlesvillage.info> Subject: [Chat] Convenience Store on 27th Street Many of you know that the former convenience store on 27th between Guilford and Calvert Street that had been run by Ms Sue was sold over the summer and completely gutted and renovated, inside and out. The fellows that opened the new store are great! Its clean, well stocked with myriad needs, deli meats, eggs, and everything you need in the middle of a recipe. They also take requests to stock your any need. It opened under the name Jalines. They installed a huge canopy that kept you dry while coming and going, and while it might not have been for everyone, it had the name and tag lines of the store to advertise its presence. I'm guessing it cost more than $5,000. Imagine our surprise last week when we saw them painting over the sign, and removing any and all exterior signage. The owners told us somebody complained - not one house faces 27th Street - and they had to remove everything. They were visibly upset, and now are threatening to leave the neighborhood. Who would cause such a fuss? Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.com <http://washingtonhistory.com/> _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
