Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1929, Page 5

BUILDING CONTROL | IN DISTRIGT URGED Planning Commission Says Government Development Will Enhance Property Values Construction of private structures to harmonize with adjoining Government developments was _advocated by the National Capital Park and Planning Commission in its annual report, made public today, with strict enforcement of the building height regulations urged to obviate the danger of the Capitol being dwarfed by other structures. Ap- propriate treatment of private build- ings on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue to harmonize with the Govern- ment development in the triangle also was m;fed. “While the time may come when even here two-storied streets or sub- Wways are required, it would be better to defer as long as possible thess extremely expensive means of remedy- ing congestion problems which have arisen elsewhere as a result of short- sighted, too intensive crowding of the land,” the report insisted. Recalling that zoning in Washing- ton is almost 10 years old, the report 8aid that this would be an’ appropriate time “to analyze the ' experience gained, to discover weaknesses' that need reinforcement, and to take ad- yantage of new methods or experience n other cities.” Tells of New Buildings. A close relation between zoning and taxable values is indicated, the report said, adding that limiting building heights means that “the great disparity between the high and low values would be avoided, yet the general average would be maintained.” Discussing the Federal building pro- gram, the commission said: “Govern- ment buildings to be built in the Mall triangle south of Pennsylvania avenue are to be 97.5 feet high, but with only | seven stories and, therefore, in floor| space equivalent to office buildings only 80 feet high. Even these buildings are two stories higher than most of the Federal buildings heretofore built. Erection of these buildings will enhance values on the north side of the Avenue, the report said, adding “it would ap- pear that some control of the height and design of buildings on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue is not only justifiable, but necessary. If the peo- ple of Washington did not recognize and appreciate the self-restraint of the Federal Government in the construction of its departmental buildings, it would not be long before the Government would argue that its self-denial was not appreciated and that it was justi- fled in making fully as intensive a use of its property as was made by private, and sometimes very short-sighted, own- ers. Hence, it may be truly said that it is the duty of all the Government authorities concerned to protect the city against the possible unwisdom of its own residents. Property rights should be safeguarded, but this does not mean that one man‘s demands for conces- sions and privileges shall be granted to the injury either of neighbor rights or the rights of citizens in general, and even of future generations.” After outlining the setback. require- ments here, the report declared that “there are special reasons for buildings of moderate height in Washington ‘which do not apply in all cities because they have already lost their ogportunny, 1t should not by forgotten that Wash- ington is chiefly noted for its trees and shaded streets. There can be no street trees if the streets are mere canyons be- tween high buildings.” Recommends Restriction. ‘The commission in its report recom- mended that the Zoning Commission in every practical way restrict the con- struction of buildings higher than the width of the street and that the Com- missioners discourage applications for the privilege to put towers, penthouses, water tanks, etc., above the maximum the triangle between Pennsylvania ave- nue and the Mall and the construction therein by the Government of execu- tive buildings at a cost of $50,000,000 will enhance property values on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue to an extent that fully justifies a reasonable control of private buildings there prevent developments injurious or ob- noxious to the Federal project. The proposed enlargement of the Capitol grounds and the beautification of the area between the Union Station and the Capitol and Pennsylvania avenue 1s another project deserving of similar protection. ~ Similarly, edges o Rock Creek Park and other major parks, acquired and developed at con- siderable cost, should be protected against incongruous structures, such as badly designed apartments and row | houses, inconsistent with the character of the park and destructive of some of the park values, Such legislation is contained in S. 1681 and H. R. 8746, introduced at the last session of Com- gress, but not passed. The commission recommends the passage of these bills.” RED MEN PLAY SANTA TO MANY YOUNGSTERS Distribute Toys and Sweets After Varied Program of Enter- tainment. Toys and sweets were distributed to a large number of children last night at a Christmas entertainment in Red Men’s Hall, 713 D street. The affair was sponsored by Sioux Tribe No. 18. Robert Hoy was toastmaster. The Elks Clown Band performed, Emil Johnson sang, Kenneth O'Conner gave several recitations, the Whitman sis- ters danced, and Edward Souder sang. Community singing was led by Joseph Hagerty. Great Sachem J. E. Baker spoke. Refreshments were served. ‘The visitors were welcomed by Past Sachem Henry J. Gompers. Gail T. Judd offered the invocation. The com- mittee in charge was composed of Wal- ter A. Jones, chairman; Ralph Pines, Daniel Dobbins, and Phillip Hyman. ST MEXICO AIRLINES RANK NEXT TO UNITED STATES Southern Republics Has 10,851 Kilometers—Germany Takes Lead With Most Mileage. MEXICO CITY (Special).—Mexico, which has 10,951 kilometers, or approxi- mately 6,000 miles of airlines, is sec- ond to Germany in aviation system mileage in relation to area, while the United States is third among the na- tions of the world, says El Universal. If the nation's area is not taken into consideration Germany is first, the United States, with her 37,655 kilo- meters of airlines, is second, and Mex- ico third. Mexico now has nine airlines with three branches as follows: Mexico City to Brownsville, Tex., with a branch from Tampico to Tejeria; Vera Cruz to Merida, Mazatlan to Brownsville, Tejeria to Tapachula, on the Guatemalan bor- der; Mexicq City to Zaragoza, Lower California; Mexico City to Suchiate, with a branch from Tonala to Tapa- chula; Mexico City to Ciudad Juarez, opposite El Paso, Tex., with a branch from Chihuahua to Nogales; San Luis Potosi to Torreon and San Luis Potosi to Guadalajara. COL. FLETCHER DIES. Philippine Scout, Native of Maine, Entered Service in 1899. Lieut. Col. Allen 8. Fletcher, Philip- pine Scouts, died at the Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, Tues- day, according to War Department aa- vices. He was a native of Belmont, Me,, and served in the ranks from May, 1899, until May, 1905, when he was ioned a second lieutenant, Philippine Scouts. He reached the grade of lieutenant colonel last Sep- Hmits. “Since the Zoning Commission must mecessarily act as disinterested guar- dians of the entire citizenry, other things being equal,” the report contin- ues, “it cannot favor the few as against the many, but should rather protect the rights of the many at the risk of re- straining some of the few, ‘This prin- ciple is applicable when the Zoning Commission is asked to add, by raising the zoning limit of one group of owners, perhaps 20, or 30, or 40 per cent to the value of the property of certain peti- tioners, yet at the same time deferring for many years the natural increment of much other property less favored. “Although control over the appear- snce of bufl% has not yet been ac- cepted as & or function of zoning, the need for some control, at least in certain parts of Washington, must be recognized. 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