Handle 19, a proposed Sports Betting gambling establishment, is seeking a liquor license for its proposed location at 319 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003. As residents and members of the immediate surrounding community, we oppose the granting of a liquor license for this proposed establishment, and strongly urge the ANC6B members to reject Handle 19's application for a liquor license.
The owners of Handle 19 are not local to DC and are unfamiliar with makeup of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in which they hope to open a bar and gambling venue. Handle 19's proposed location is in the middle of a primarily residential area that hundreds of young families and children call home. The proposed location is within half a mile of at least five elementary schools and a large number of daycare providers. They have acknowledged the high likelihood of increased crime expected from their establishment, and have stated that they plan to have armed security at the establishment and maintain video surveillance of the exterior sidewalk area "as a deterrent."
While admitting that their business will be a magnet for crime and violence, they have totally dismissed the impact their establishment will have on the surrounding neighborhood and homes immediately adjacent to their property. Alcohol-fueled violence and crime is a common occurrence in and around such establishments. We are concerned that when drunk patrons who have just lost money betting on games leave the proposed venue after it closes, they will be spilling out onto the surrounding residential streets in front of homes with sleeping young children and older adults. Car break-ins, vandalism, assaults on residents, and theft are already a concern in this neighborhood, and this proposed venue will attract more crime and violence without adding anything of value to the community.
A Sports Betting establishment does not belong in a residential neighborhood surrounded by single family homes, schools, parks, child care facilities, and casual family restaurants. We call on our ANC 6B commissioners and all governing DC agencies to reject the liquor license for Handle 19 due to its detrimental impact on the community.
Updates
October 6, 2020
The scale of this response confirms the community demand for a formal hearing regarding the Handle 19 application. I am currently finalizing the written testimony to submit to the ANC6B commissioners before their upcoming session.
30 Comments
I live here abutting this Building and with JUST A RESTAURANT Opening, I can deal with the Minimal Noise/Parking of patrons. But Past experience with this Building has yielded too Much Noise from parties and events from Previous owners. Extra Rowdy/Intoxicated Patrons from a Gambling establishment will definitely not MIX with this Family Neighborhood- Please Deny any Permits for such an endeavor. I suggest their placement to a Commercial District area where any threats and dangers will be Contained.
The area this is being proposed for is a family oriented area, not just a business area. It is close to several churches. It is a place people go with their children. The clientele who will be attracted to such a place and the threat of crime will change the neighborhood completely. This kind of establishment does not belong in that neighborhood!
This is not the type of establishment that is needed in the neighborhood, let alone, so close to an elementary school. Besides bringing more crime in, logistically, there isn’t adequate parking as is in this part of CH. This is an all around terrible idea for the neighborhood.
We live a few blocks away and this is in between our house and my kid’s school as well as their park. I am just starting to let them roam out on their own and would be hesitant to do so if this establishment were permitted to open.
It is completely inappropriate for a sports book serving alcohol to be in a residential area with so many young families, schools, and playgrounds. We live in the closest house to this proposed venue and the owners dont seem to care at all about the impact on the community... because they dont live here. They have no plan for the impact on parking, the increased crime from people who have lost their bets, or the consequences of mixing alcohol with gambling for the surrounding community. This is not the place for their venue and I hope the community will join me in making sure that they know that.
I am against legalized gambling on Capitol Hill. I have written Charles Allen to ask his support to prevent this business from opening. This establishment does not belong in a neighbor with children and religious institution. Everyone should write and call Charles Allen councilperson Ward 6
Please reject the application for the license.
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Handle 19, a proposed Sports Betting gambling establishment, is seeking a liquor license for its proposed location at 319 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003. As residents and members of the immediate surrounding community, we oppose the granting of a liquor license for this proposed establishment, and strongly urge the ANC6B members to reject Handle 19's application for a liquor license.
The owners of Handle 19 are not local to DC and are unfamiliar with makeup of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in which they hope to open a bar and gambling venue. Handle 19's proposed location is in the middle of a primarily residential area that hundreds of young families and children call home. The proposed location is within half a mile of at least five elementary schools and a large number of daycare providers. They have acknowledged the high likelihood of increased crime expected from their establishment, and have stated that they plan to have armed security at the establishment and maintain video surveillance of the exterior sidewalk area "as a deterrent."
While admitting that their business will be a magnet for crime and violence, they have totally dismissed the impact their establishment will have on the surrounding neighborhood and homes immediately adjacent to their property. Alcohol-fueled violence and crime is a common occurrence in and around such establishments. We are concerned that when drunk patrons who have just lost money betting on games leave the proposed venue after it closes, they will be spilling out onto the surrounding residential streets in front of homes with sleeping young children and older adults. Car break-ins, vandalism, assaults on residents, and theft are already a concern in this neighborhood, and this proposed venue will attract more crime and violence without adding anything of value to the community.
A Sports Betting establishment does not belong in a residential neighborhood surrounded by single family homes, schools, parks, child care facilities, and casual family restaurants. We call on our ANC 6B commissioners and all governing DC agencies to reject the liquor license for Handle 19 due to its detrimental impact on the community.
Updates
October 6, 2020
The scale of this response confirms the community demand for a formal hearing regarding the Handle 19 application. I am currently finalizing the written testimony to submit to the ANC6B commissioners before their upcoming session.
30 Comments
This is not an appropriate location for a business like this. If people want to gamble, they can go to a casino. Gambling and alcohol are a recipe for violence and crime. We have a young daughter and live less than 100 feet from this location. Anyone leaving this place will be walking by our house. There are so many kids who walk past that spot on a daily basis and live or go to school in the surrounding neighborhood. This kind of business does not belong here.
I live here abutting this Building and with JUST A RESTAURANT Opening, I can deal with the Minimal Noise/Parking of patrons. But Past experience with this Building has yielded too Much Noise from parties and events from Previous owners. Extra Rowdy/Intoxicated Patrons from a Gambling establishment will definitely not MIX with this Family Neighborhood- Please Deny any Permits for such an endeavor. I suggest their placement to a Commercial District area where any threats and dangers will be Contained.
The area this is being proposed for is a family oriented area, not just a business area. It is close to several churches. It is a place people go with their children. The clientele who will be attracted to such a place and the threat of crime will change the neighborhood completely. This kind of establishment does not belong in that neighborhood!
This is not the type of establishment that is needed in the neighborhood, let alone, so close to an elementary school. Besides bringing more crime in, logistically, there isn’t adequate parking as is in this part of CH. This is an all around terrible idea for the neighborhood.
We live a few blocks away and this is in between our house and my kid’s school as well as their park. I am just starting to let them roam out on their own and would be hesitant to do so if this establishment were permitted to open.
It is completely inappropriate for a sports book serving alcohol to be in a residential area with so many young families, schools, and playgrounds. We live in the closest house to this proposed venue and the owners dont seem to care at all about the impact on the community... because they dont live here. They have no plan for the impact on parking, the increased crime from people who have lost their bets, or the consequences of mixing alcohol with gambling for the surrounding community. This is not the place for their venue and I hope the community will join me in making sure that they know that.
I am against legalized gambling on Capitol Hill. I have written Charles Allen to ask his support to prevent this business from opening. This establishment does not belong in a neighbor with children and religious institution. Everyone should write and call Charles Allen councilperson Ward 6
Please reject the application for the license.
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This is not an appropriate location for a business like this. If people want to gamble, they can go to a casino. Gambling and alcohol are a recipe for violence and crime. We have a young daughter and live less than 100 feet from this location. Anyone leaving this place will be walking by our house. There are so many kids who walk past that spot on a daily basis and live or go to school in the surrounding neighborhood. This kind of business does not belong here.