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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	November 25
4	4	, 2024
5	5	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6	6	Chairman
7	7	Council of the District of Columbia
8	8	John A. Wilson Building
9	9	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
10	10	Washington, DC 20004
11	11	Dear Chairman Mendelson:
12	12	Enclosed for consideration and adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia is a
13	13	proposed resolution titled “Installation of Statue of Bernardo de Gálvez Commemorative Work
14	14	Approval Resolution o
15	15	f 2024”.
16	16	The proposed
17	17	resolution approves the installation of a commemorative work in honor of
18	18	Bernardo de Gálvez, to be located in public space adjacent to the Embassy of Spain.
19	19	I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed legislation.
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21	21	Sincerely,
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23	23	Muriel Bowser
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57	57	~Phil Mendelson
58	58	at the request
59	59	of the Mayor
60	60	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
61	61	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
62	62	To approve the installation
63	63	of a commemorative work located in public space adjacent to
64	64	the Embassy
65	65	of Spain at 23 7 5 Pennsylvania A venue, NW, to be known as
66	66	Bernardo de Galvez: A Friend oflndependence.
67	67	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that
68	68	this resolution may be cited as the "Installation
69	69	of Statue of Bernardo de Galvez
70	70	Commemorative Work Approval Resolution of2024".
71	71	Sec.
72	72	2. Pursuant to section 401 of the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition
73	73	Procedures Act
74	74	of 1982, effective March 10, 1983 (D.C. Law 4-201; D.C. Official Code
75	75	§ 9--204.01), the Council approves the installation
76	76	of a commemorative work, consisting
77	77	of a statue of Bernardo de Galvez, associated signage, and associated improvements, on
78	78	public space adjacent to the Embassy
79	79	of Spain at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
80	80	Sec.
81	81	3. Transmittal.
82	82	The Council shall transmit a copy
83	83	of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
84	84	Mayor and the Spain-USA Foundation.
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86	86	4. Fiscal impact statement. 2
87	87	The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as 33
88	88	the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures 34
89	89	Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-35
90	90	301.47a). 36
91	91	Sec. 5. Effective date. 37
92	92	This resolution shall take effect immediately. 38 Government of the District of Columbia
93	93	Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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95	95	Glen Lee
96	96	Chief Financial Officer
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102	102	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727-2476
103	103	www.cfo.dc.gov
104	104	MEMORANDUM
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106	106	TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson
107	107	Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia
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109	109	FROM: Glen Lee
110	110	Chief Financial Officer
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112	112	DATE: June 25, 2024
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114	114	SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement – Statue of Bernardo de Gálvez: A Friend of
115	115	Independence Resolution of 2024
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117	117	REFERENCE: Draft Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on May
118	118	15, 2024
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121	121	Conclusion
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123	123	Funds are sufficient in the proposed fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028 budget and financial
124	124	plan to implement the resolution.
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126	126	Background
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128	128	The resolution authorizes the installation of a commemorative installation known as “Bernardo de
129	129	Galvez: A Friend of Independence” on public space controlled by the District Department of
130	130	Transportation (DDOT), adjacent to the Embassy of Spain at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. DDOT’s
131	131	Public Space Committee approved the project at its April 27, 2023 meeting, and the Office of Planning
132	132	Commemorative Works Committee Action recommended approval of the project on December 15,
133	133	2023.
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135	135	Financial Plan Impact
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137	137	Funds are sufficient in the proposed fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028 budget and financial
138	138	plan to implement the resolution. The Embassy of Spain is funding the installation of the artwork,
139	139	and it has committed to funding all future maintenance.
140	140	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 409, Washington, D.C. 20004 Phone (202) 735 -7589 Email: benjamin.moskowitz1@dc.gov
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143	143	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
144	144	OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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151	151	Legal Counsel Division
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154	154	MEMORANDUM
155	155	TO: Tomás Talamante
156	156	Director
157	157	Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
158	158	FROM: Ben Moskowitz
159	159	Acting Deputy Attorney General
160	160	Legal Counsel Division DATE: November 21, 2024 RE: Legal Sufficiency Review of Draft Resolution, the “Statue of Bernardo de Gálvez
161	161	Commemorative Work Approval Resolution of 2024” (AE-24-631)
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163	163	_____________________________________________________________________________________
164	164	This is to Certify that the Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the
165	165	above-referenced legislation and determined that it is legally sufficient. If you have any questions,
166	166	please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 735-7589.
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168	168	_________________________________ Ben Moskowitz
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171	171	Application for a Commemorative Work on
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179	179	Bernardo de Gálvez: A Friend of Independence
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181	181	Name of Commemorative Work
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185	185	Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C
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187	187	Location of Commemorative Work
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191	191	Submitted by
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193	193	Spain-USA Foundation
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195	195	Name of Sponsoring Organization
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210	210	Submitted to the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee
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215	215	Date
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222	222	TABLE OF CONTENTS
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224	224	Section
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226	226	I. Sponsoring Organization
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228	228	II. Project Description
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230	230	III. Project Location
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232	232	IV. Project Design
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234	234	V. Community Outreach
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236	236	VI. Project Budget
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259	259	APPENDICES
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261	261	Appendix I: Proof of Sponsor’s 501(c) (3) status
262	262	Appendix II: Letters from local stakeholders
263	263	Appendix III: Sample of the sign and exact text of the sign.
264	264	Appendix IV: Public Law 113-229 113
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266	266	congress
267	267	Appendix V: Schematic Plans
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274	274	I. SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
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276	276	1. Name or title of Proposed Commemorative Work
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278	278	Bernardo de Gálvez: A Friend of Independence
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280	280	2. Sponsoring Organization
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282	282	Name of sponsoring organization: Spain-USA Foundation.
283	283	Address of sponsoring organization: 2801 16th Street NW, Washington DC
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285	285	Contact Person: Teodoro Sacristán Llorente
286	286	Telephone: 202 728 2352
287	287	Fax:
288	288	E-mail: emb.washington@maec.es teodoro.sacristan@maec.es
289	289	Tax Status of Principal Sponsor: The Spain-USA Foundation is an exempt
290	290	organization under 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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292	292	Please refer to Appendix I for Proof of Sponsor’s 501(c) (3) Status
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295	295	3. Description of Sponsoring Organization
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297	297	Give a brief description/mission of the principal sponsoring organization and its
298	298	relationship to the proposed commemorative work. (i.e. history, when founded, other
299	299	projects sponsored, etc). A sponsor must be, “a Federal or District agency, or an
300	300	individual, group, or organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
301	301	Revenue Code of 1986, and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue
302	302	Code” (Commemorative Works Act, Sec. 411. Definitions).
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304	304	Established in 1999, the Spain-USA Foundation (SUSAF), a District of
305	305	Columbia non-profit foundation, seeks to promote, support and develop a
306	306	broad array of Spanish cultural, scientific and educational activities in the
307	307	United States with the goal of furthering greater cooperation and dialogue
308	308	between Spain and the United States.
309	309	What the SUSAF would like to achieve with the commemorative work is to
310	310	make known the decisive role played by Bernardo de Gálvez in the
311	311	American Independence, especially to Americans and Spaniards.
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319	319	II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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321	321	4. Summary of Proposed Commemorative Work
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323	323	Provide a brief project summary (describe the type of commemorative work, it’s location,
324	324	and goals of the project).
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326	326	The statue of Bernardo de Gálvez was installed in June 2019. Unfortunately,
327	327	no permit was requested for installation. Once installed, the Embassy of
328	328	Spain requested authorization for the statue and also for the placement of an
329	329	information panel about the figure of Bernardo de Gálvez.
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331	331	The bronze statue of Bernardo de Gálvez is placed at the Embassy of Spain,
332	332	located at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., at the entrance to the
333	333	Chancellery, located on 24th Street, N.W.
334	334	The new project involves pulls the fence and landscape away from the
335	335	corner to create a small paved and seating area with the statue on a new
336	336	concrete base. The objective of this commemorative work is to make the
337	337	important role played by Bernardo de Gálvez in American Independence
338	338	known to all, particularly to Americans and Spaniards.
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340	340	5. Subject of Commemorative Work
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342	342	Provide detailed information about the proposed work and why the person or event
343	343	should be commemorated on District of Columbia (DC) public space. The subject of the
344	344	commemorative work should be of long-term historic importance and shall generally not
345	345	be any living person, any deceased person who has been deceased less than 10 years, or
346	346	any event that has occurred within 10 years of the application. If the proposed
347	347	commemorative work does NOT meet these standards, a detailed explanation should be
348	348	provided as to why the person or event should be commemorated despite the standard.
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350	350	The statue honors Bernardo de Gálvez (1746-1786) who was a hero of the
351	351	Revolutionary War who risked his life for the freedom of the United States
352	352	people and provided supplies, intelligence, and strong military support to the
353	353	war effort. In recognition of this vital aid, Bernardo de Gálvez was conferred
354	354	honorary U.S. citizenship in 2014. (Public Law 113–229 113th Congress).
355	355	Please refer to Appendix IV for copy of Public Law 113–229.
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365	365	6. Relationship of Commemorative Work to District of Columbia
366	366	History and Culture
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368	368	Provide detailed information on how the subject of the proposed commemorative work
369	369	relates to DC culture or history. Commemorative works on public space proposed for
370	370	commemoration of local individuals, groups, events, or other significant elements of DC
371	371	culture or history generally should be given priority over other commemorative works. If
372	372	the proposed commemorative work does NOT meet these standards, a detailed
373	373	explanation should be provided as to why the person or event should be commemorated
374	374	despite the standard.
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376	376	During the American Revolution, Bernardo de Gálvez was a hero of the
377	377	Revolutionary War who risked his life for the freedom of the United States.
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379	379	As can be read in Public Law 113-229 113th Congresses (Appendix IV)
380	380	“The United States Continental Congress declared, on October 31, 1778,
381	381	their gratitude and favorable sentiments to Bernardo de Gálvez for his
382	382	conduct towards the United States.”
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384	384	“Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez’s victories against the British were
385	385	recognized by George Washington as a deciding factor in the outcome of the
386	386	Revolutionary War”.
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388	388	Bernardo de Gálvez also helped draft the terms of a treaty that ended the
389	389	Revolutionary War.
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391	391	The Spanish war ship “Galveston”, commanded by Spanish General
392	392	Bernardo de Gálvez displayed the flags of all nations and fired a thirteen gun
393	393	salute during George Washington´s presidential inauguration parade in 1783.
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395	395	Washington thought he owed a big portion of his victory to the King of
396	396	Spain, both for his military and economic support. Moreover, he seemed to
397	397	be particularly moved by the courage and fine military strategy of General
398	398	Gálvez, as the President warmly referred to the Spaniard in the
399	399	complimentary letters that he addressed to His Catholic Majesty from his
400	400	headquarters in New Windsor.
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402	402	George Washington and other founding fathers exchanged multiple
403	403	correspondence about the financial and material aid that Spain sent to the 13
404	404	colonies.
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411	411	Bernardo de Gálvez is one of only eight people to have been awarded
412	412	honorary United States citizenship.
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414	414	There is a portrait of Bernardo de Gálvez hung in 2014 in the US Congress
415	415	honoring him.
416	416	There is another sculpture of Bernardo de Gálvez in Washington DC,
417	417	located at Virginia Avenue and 22nd Street, N.W., near the United States
418	418	Department of State building in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in
419	419	Washington, D.C..
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421	421	III. PROJECT LOCATION
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423	423	7. Project location
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425	425	Describe the proposed project location (street address/square/lot or public space
426	426	designation). A map and site plan should be included.
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428	428	The project would be placed at the Embassy of Spain, located at 2375
429	429	Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037, at the entrance to the
430	430	Chancellery, located on 24th street, N.W.
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432	432	The Embassy is located near Washington Circle, which features a large
433	433	equestrian statue of George Washington. As mentioned above, Bernardo de
434	434	Gálvez and Washington were contemporaries and both fought during the
435	435	Revolutionary War.
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437	437	The Embassy represents the Spanish Government and fosters the close
438	438	relations between the two countries, promoting mutual understanding and
439	439	cooperation between our two countries.
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441	441	The Embassy of Spain is an appropriate location for Bernardo de Gálvez
442	442	statue because he was a Spanish military that was conferred honorary U.S.
443	443	citizenship in 2014.
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445	445	It is a great opportunity to educate American visitors, as well as other
446	446	visitors to the Embassy and Consulate, about the life of Bernardo de Gálvez
447	447	a Spanish citizen who was granted honorary U.S. citizenship, and about the
448	448	strong historic relations between the United States and Spain.
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455	455	The objective of this statue and sign is to make the important role played by
456	456	Bernardo de Gálvez know to all, particularly to Americans and Spaniards.
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459	459	Figure 1. Location of the Embassy of Spain
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461	461	8. District Government Agency with Oversight
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463	463	Indicate the District government agency with oversight of the proposed District public
464	464	space where the proposed Commemorative Work is proposed to be located and
465	465	summarize discussions the Sponsor has had with the government agency.
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467	467	The proposed commemorative work is located in the public right-of-way of
468	468	of 24th Street NW that is under the control of the Department of
469	469	Transportation (DDOT). In addition to working with DDOT to place the
470	470	commemorative on land under their administrative control, there are local
471	471	and federal agencies required to review the application for design and
472	472	location:
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474	474	 The Historic Preservation Office (HPO). The Historic preservation
475	475	Office has reviewed the application and determined that this project
476	476	does not need to be reviewed by the HPRB and can simply be
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482	482	reviewed and approved by their staff. Please refer to Appendix II for
483	483	interaction with HPO.
484	484	 The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A (ANC-2A). Please refer
485	485	to Appendix II for letters of support.
486	486	 The DC Office of Planning.
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488	488	We have had discussions with DDOT and our contact there is Catrina
489	489	Felder.
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491	491	9. Existing Conditions
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493	493	Describe existing conditions of the proposed site of the commemorative work and the
494	494	general conditions of the surrounding area within ½ mile (land use patterns, zoning, etc.)
495	495	Include clear photos and a site plan of existing conditions (sidewalks, utilities, site
496	496	topography, streets).
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498	498	The proposed location of the commemorative work is in the public right-of-
499	499	way of 24th Street NW, between Pennsylvania Avenue and L Street. 24th
500	500	Street has a total width of 90’ with 29’ set aside on both sides of the street
501	501	between the curb and property line. The public space along 24th Street
502	502	includes 12’ set aside for sidewalk and 17’ set aside as landscaped “public
503	503	parking”, the area of public space set aside for landscaping. The location of
504	504	the proposed commemorative work is in the 17’ set aside for landscape
505	505	purposes.
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507	507	The Near Northwest Planning Area encompasses the 3.6 square miles
508	508	located directly north and west of Central Washington. Most of the area has
509	509	historically been within Ward 2, although in past and present times, Near
510	510	Northwest has also included parts of Wards 1, 5, and 6. Near Northwest is
511	511	known for its historic architecture, well-established neighborhoods, lively
512	512	shopping areas, and nationally recognized institutions. These features
513	513	provide enduring reminders of the city’s growth, from the 18th century to
514	514	today’s international city. The Georgetown Historic District, established in
515	515	1950 in response to the demolition of large numbers of waterfront and canal-
516	516	related historic buildings, was the first historic district established in the city.
517	517	Today, more than half of Near Northwest land area is included in historic
518	518	districts. In 2017, the area had a population of 79,374, or about 11.8 percent
519	519	of the city’s total. From 2000 to 2017, the population grew by over 10,800
520	520	people from 68,539 representing a 14 percent increase. With 54 percent of
521	521	the population in Near Northwest between the ages of 18-34, young
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527	527	professionals make up a much higher percentage of the population in this
528	528	area than they do in the city – a difference likely due to the presence of
529	529	several university campuses in the area.
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531	531	The site is located in RA-5 Zone. The Residential Apartment (RA) zones
532	532	permit urban residential development and compatible institutional and semi-
533	533	public buildings. The RA-5 zone provides for areas developed with
534	534	predominantly high-density residential.
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536	536	The immediate surroundings of the property where the projected structure
537	537	would be installed includes apartment blocks, offices and some residential
538	538	houses. The Embassy building has eight floors, the facade of the first three
539	539	floors being like that of a residential house, and the facade of the other five
540	540	floors is glass.
541	541	The surrounding buildings are also mostly eight floors tall. The building
542	542	across the street has on its first floor the entrance lobby of the building and a
543	543	coffee shop.
544	544	Pennsylvania Ave is a busy street with no on-street parking. 24th Street is
545	545	smaller, does not have as much traffic and has parking spaces on both sides
546	546	of the street, although parking is prohibited on the Embassy side except for
547	547	Embassy cars.
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549	549	Figure 2. Proposed sign and statue placement
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556	556	Figure 3. View from 2375 Penssylvanya Ave
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558	558	Figure 4. View from 1013 24
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567	567	Figure 5. View from 24
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571	571	Figure 6. View from 2401 Pennsylvania Ave
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579	579	Figure 7. View from 2424 Pennsylvania Ave
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581	581	Figure 8. Photo from 2400 24
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590	590	Figure 9. Photo from Pennsylvania Ave.
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593	593	10. Historic Preservation Considerations
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595	595	State whether the proposed project location is within a District of Columbia or National
596	596	Register Historic District or is a District of Columbia Landmark or is listed or is eligible
597	597	for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Provide information on the
598	598	historic district, landmark or National Register eligible or listed property. Indicate
599	599	whether the proposed project is related to any adjacent or nearby historic properties or
600	600	districts.
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602	602	2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW is listed in the DC Inventory of Historic
603	603	Sites as a part of a cluster of buildings known simply as the “Square 38”
604	604	landmark; it is not located in a historic district. The properties were
605	605	designated in the 1970s, and at the time, designations were sometimes made
606	606	without much documentation, as is the case with these. The DC Inventory
607	607	listing only states the following:
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609	609	Square 38, Designated Properties 2301-13 Washington Circle, NW; 2315-
610	610	2327 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; 1001, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1009, 1011,
611	611	1013, and 1015 24th Street, NW; 2300, 2324 & 2326 L Street, NW; 1002,
612	612	1004, 1006, 1008, and 1010 23rd Street, NW (all of Square 38 except 2308-
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618	618	2320 L Street, NW) Built 1876-1909; 1925; facades of some properties
619	619	incorporated in new buildings c. 1980 and 1988-89; DC designation August
620	620	16, 1979.
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622	622	The Historic Preservation office was consulted about this project and they
623	623	determined that this project does not need to be reviewed by the HPRB The
624	624	building is not in a Historic District.
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626	626	11. Project Compatibility with Existing or Future Plans for the Area
627	627
628	628	Describe the proposed project’s compatibility with the existing context of the area and
629	629	any future plans for the area. Also indicate whether this site is within 500 feet of another
630	630	memorial in public space. (see D.C. Law 13-275, Section 415. Guidelines for
631	631	Consideration of Applications (c)).
632	632
633	633	There is a commemorative statue of George Washington at a distance of 400
634	634	feet located at Washington Circle. A bronze equestrian statue sculpted by
635	635	Clark Mills and depicting George Washington riding his horse during the
636	636	Battle of Princeton, was installed in the center of the circle on February 22,
637	637	1860.
638	638
639	639	Figure 10. Statue of George Washington, Washingotn Circle.
640	640
641	641	The Bernardo de Gálvez statue is small in size (18in x 18in x 39in) and is
642	642	not meant to compete with or detract from the bronze equestrian statue of
643	643	George Washington which has dimensions of (9 ft × 14 ft × 6 ft).
644	644
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650	650	From the location of the Gálvez statue, the George Washington Statue can
651	651	be seen given its size and its unbeatable position in the center of Washington
652	652	Circle. The Gálvez statue is not visible from Washington Circle since it is
653	653	only visible when you are in front of the Embassy building.
654	654	As explained before, George Washington and the U.S. Congress officially
655	655	recognized Gálvez for his decisive help in the American Revolution.
656	656
657	657	The immediate surroundings of the property where the projected structure
658	658	would be installed includes apartment blocks, offices and some residential
659	659	houses. The Embassy building has eight floors, the facade of the first three
660	660	floors being like that of a residential house, and the facade of the other five
661	661	floors is glass.
662	662
663	663	The surrounding buildings are also mostly eight floors tall. The immediate
664	664	surroundings of the property where the projected structure would be
665	665	installed includes apartment blocks, offices and some residential houses.
666	666	The building across the street has on its first floor the entrance lobby of the
667	667	building and a coffee shop.
668	668
669	669	The site is located in RA-5 Zone. The Residential Apartment (RA) zones
670	670	permit urban residential development and compatible institutional and semi-
671	671	public buildings. The RA-5 zone provides for areas developed with
672	672	predominantly high-density residential.
673	673
674	674	Pennsylvania Ave is a busy street with no on-street parking. 24th Street is
675	675	smaller in size, does not have as much traffic and has parking spaces on both
676	676	sides of the street, although parking is prohibited on the Embassy side except
677	677	for Embassy cars.
678	678
679	679	12. Economic Impact
680	680
681	681	Describe any known or expected economic impact of the proposed project upon its
682	682	immediate location, surrounding area (within approximately ½ mile), and the District of
683	683	Columbia at large.
684	684
685	685	No known or expected economic impact to the surrounding area.
686	686
687	687
688	688
689	689
690	690	Page 16 of 23
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695	695	13. Concurrent Reviews
696	696
697	697	List all other reviews required for this proposal and estimated timeline of meeting dates.
698	698
699	699
700	700	Review Body Meeting Date
701	701	Advisory Neighborhood Commission November 2022
702	702	Public Space Committee November 2022
703	703	Commemorative Works Committee – Concept
704	704	Review
705	705	November 2022
706	706	Commemorative Works Committee – Final
707	707	Review
708	708	December 2022
709	709
710	710	The Historic preservation Office has reviewed the application and
711	711	determined that this project does not need to be reviewed by the HPRB and
712	712	can simply be reviewed and approved by their staff.
713	713
714	714	IV. PROJECT DESIGN
715	715
716	716	14. Concept and Materials
717	717
718	718	Describe the concept design of the proposed commemorative work in text and graphics.
719	719	Describe in detail the materials to be used for the commemorative work. If there are
720	720	landscape features, describe the compatibility of the landscape features with the
721	721	Washington, D.C. climate.
722	722
723	723	The statue is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and 24th Street,
724	724	at the entrance of the Embassy, which is the most important and most visible
725	725	place for pedestrians to observe the statue. The statue faces the intersection
726	726	for a dual purpose, first to face the two crosswalks at the intersection so that
727	727	it can be seen from both streets; the second purpose is to not turn its back on
728	728	the statue of George Washington located at Washington Circle, which it
729	729	never did during the War of Independence.
730	730
731	731	The bronze statue depicts Bernardo de Gálvez in military dress, standing
732	732	with a sword in one hand. At the base of the statue reads "Yo solo" -‘I alone’
733	733	a reference to his daring, even fool-hardy sailing into the bay past the British
734	734	battery at the Barrancas, to open the attack there. But this was also a
735	735	declaration of how he wished to be remembered. It ignores the role of a
736	736	random “hot shot” in destroying the British fort that was the key to
737	737	Page 17 of 23
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739	739	Application for a Commemorative Work on District of Columbia Public Space
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741	741	November 2022
742	742	Pensacola, an explosion that opened the way to victory as surely as his
743	743	earlier daring action.
744	744
745	745	This project would create an small public area with three seating and access
746	746	to the statue.
747	747	The explanatory sign will have a design similar to the National Parks
748	748	Service. On the explanatory sign there is a brief text explaining his history
749	749	and a photo of a painting "for Spain and the King, Gálvez at Pensacola" by
750	750	Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau. The sign also has a QR code in which you can
751	751	access more information about the life of Bernardo de Gálvez.
752	752
753	753	The pedestal of the statue and the three seats would be made of concrete.
754	754	The bronze statue was made by Artist Salvador Amaya in 2016.
755	755
756	756	15. Schematic Design
757	757
758	758	Provide in text and graphics, concept schematic design including, but not limited to, a
759	759	site plan, elevations, site scale analysis, a landscaping plan and other design-related
760	760	materials.
761	761
762	762	On the right side of the statue, there is the entrance to the building. Also on
763	763	the right side, there are the flags of Spain and the flag of the European
764	764	Union.
765	765
766	766	For vegetation and planting, please refer to the architectural drawings in
767	767	Appendix V.
768	768
769	769	Arrangements will be made within the landscaping contract that the
770	770	Embassy has, to hire a designer to enhance the surroundings of the statue
771	771	and get the best distribution of plants and vegetation for a simple and
772	772	pleasing design.
773	773
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779	779
780	780	Figure 11. Site Plan
781	781
782	782
783	783	Figure 12. Render aerial view
784	784
785	785
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791	791
792	792	Figure 13. Statue Dimensions
793	793
794	794
795	795
796	796	Figure 14. Rendering of the statue, seating area and explanatory sign
797	797
798	798	Page 20 of 23
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803	803
804	804	Figure 15. Explanatory sign image
805	805
806	806
807	807	Figure 16. Example of the explanatory sign with the speaker module
808	808
809	809	The explanatory sign will have a design similar to the National Parks
810	810	Service. It will have a speaker module and it will provide information about
811	811	Bernardo de Gálvez in Spanish and English.
812	812	Please refer to Appendix III for the complete text and a clear illustration.
813	813
814	814	Page 21 of 23
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818	818	November 2022
819	819	The proposal places the explanatory panel closer to the pedestrian access to
820	820	the embassy, as a way of engaging visitors to understand the sculpture and
821	821	its pertinence. Moreover, being located away from the corner allows for
822	822	unobstructed views when arriving at the intersection from any direction. It
823	823	really is the preferable location in terms of being visible and related to the
824	824	sculpture yet not intrusive.
825	825
826	826	For lighting, please refer to the architectural drawings in Appendix V.
827	827
828	828	16. Architectural Design
829	829
830	830	Provide information on the architectural design overlay, primary materials, site
831	831	engineering/drainage, landscaping, maintenance, signage, on compliance with the
832	832	American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other design/construction elements, as
833	833	appropriate.
834	834
835	835	The pedestrians would access the base of the statue. They would view it
836	836	from the sidewalk that it is at the same level. Therefore, it is not necessary to
837	837	provide wheelchair access or access for people with reduced mobility.
838	838
839	839	The explanatory sign would be placed at an appropriate height making
840	840	accessible to read to children and persons on wheelchair. It will have a
841	841	speaker module and it will provide information about Bernardo de Gálvez in
842	842	Spanish and English.
843	843
844	844	The project complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
845	845
846	846	Site plans, site elevations and architectural drawings are in the Appendix V.
847	847
848	848	17. Infrastructure
849	849
850	850	Describe related infrastructure improvements required to complete this project. If the
851	851	sponsor is assuming related infrastructure improvements by the District or Federal
852	852	government, that assumption should be outlined (including cost assumptions).
853	853
854	854	No assumptions to infrastructure improvements.
855	855
856	856	18. Environmental Analysis
857	857
858	858	Provide an environmental analysis of the proposed site and its immediate area and
859	859	suitable for Environmental Impact Screening Form (EISF) review by D.C. Department of
860	860	Health, etc., or provide proof of exempt status. Provide discussion on traffic impacts and
861	861	Page 22 of 23
862	862
863	863	Application for a Commemorative Work on District of Columbia Public Space
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865	865	November 2022
866	866	how accommodated and include pedestrian and vehicular access to the proposed
867	867	commemorative work, including parking considerations.
868	868
869	869	The project would not obstruct any public parking, signage or walk-way
870	870	passages.
871	871	The project adds 3 seating’s near the statue.
872	872
873	873	19. Proposed Timeline
874	874
875	875	Provide a timetable for the project, including the planning process, the approval process,
876	876	the proposed start date for construction, the construction process, and the proposed
877	877	completion of the project.
878	878
879	879	Once we have all the permits for the project, it would take 6 months to
880	880	complete the project.
881	881
882	882
883	883	V. COMMUNITY OUTREACH
884	884
885	885	20. Community Outreach Program
886	886
887	887	Describe your community notification program, including presentations to neighborhood
888	888	organizations, presentations to and review by the appropriate Advisory Neighborhood
889	889	Commission (ANCs) and notification of abutting property owners. Organizations
890	890	proposing a commemorative work should have consulted with these groups prior to
891	891	submitting this application.
892	892
893	893	Please refer to Appendix II for letters of support.
894	894
895	895	21. Letters from Local Stakeholders
896	896
897	897	Provide letters from local stakeholders and other appropriate supportive parties,
898	898	including a resolution of support, if possible, from the appropriate ANC. (List the letters
899	899	here, include the letters in the Appendix). Note that after the application is submitted it
900	900	will be formally transmitted to the appropriate ANC for review and comments.
901	901
902	902	Please refer to Appendix II for letters of support.
903	903
904	904	VI. PROJECT BUDGET
905	905
906	906	22. Budget
907	907
908	908	Page 23 of 23
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913	913	Provide the estimated cost of the proposed project.
914	914
915	915	The statue was received in 2019 from Spain via diplomatic pouch. The
916	916	explanatory sign is already storage at the Embassy of Spain waiting to be
917	917	installed.
918	918	The estimated cost of the proposed project is under $40000. The Embassy of
919	919	Spain will cover the construction costs.
920	920	The maintenance contracts of the Embassy of Spain will cover part of the
921	921	cost.
922	922
923	923	23. Budget and Financing Plan
924	924
925	925	Provide a complete budget and financing plan. This includes the preparation costs,
926	926	construction costs and maintenance and insurance of proposed project. The financing
927	927	plan should include information on the sources of funding, including any government
928	928	sponsored assistance if expected.
929	929
930	930	Statue: received in 2019 from Spain via diplomatic pouch.
931	931
932	932	The Embassy of Spain will cover the construction costs.
933	933
934	934	24. Maintenance Budget
935	935
936	936	Provide plans and budget for the perpetual maintenance and preservation of the
937	937	proposed project. This should include detailed information on the amount of funding to
938	938	be established for maintenance and the vehicle used (annuity, letter of credit, etc).
939	939
940	940	No special treatment or maintenance is required unless the statue becomes
941	941	damaged.
942	942
943	943	25. Insurance
944	944
945	945	Provide information on insurance for each stage of construction and for the future (if
946	946	multiple construction phases are proposed). The District of Columbia shall be
947	947	indemnified against all liability from incidents in public space.
948	948
949	949	The Embassy of Spain is responsible for maintenance and insurance. 4H
950	950	Arma©
951	951	DEPARTMENTOFTHETREASURY
952	952	INTERNALREVENUESERVICE
953	953	PHILADELPHIA,PA19255
954	954
955	955	‘CERTIFICATION
956	956	PROGRAM
957	957	Date:March22,2021
958	958	ke
959	959	ones Taxpayer:SPAIN-USAFOUNDATION
960	960	TIN:52-2199703
961	961	TexYear:2019
962	962	Jcertifythat,basedonIRSrecords,theabove-namedentityisan
963	963	exenptorganizationunderSection501(c)(3)oftheInternalRevenue
964	964	Cade,whichisgenerallyexemptfromU.S.incometaxation.under
965	965	Section501(a),andforpurposesofU.S.taxationisaresidentof
966	966	‘theUnitedStatesofAmerica.
967	967
968	968
969	969	RobertAnuszeyski
970	970	ActingFieldDirector,AccountsManagenont
971	971	Form6166(Rov62008)
972	972	ClalogNumbor43194 APPEND)xI
973	973	GOVERNMENT OFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
974	974	PUBLICSPACECOMMITTEE
975	975	P:
976	976	June28,2021
977	977	EmbassyofSpain
978	978	2375PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW
979	979	Washington,DC20037
980	980	RE;2375PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW
981	981	‘TrackingNumber:369408
982	982	DearApplicant:
983	983
984	984	OnJune24,2021,theDistrictofColumbiaPublicSpaceCommittee(PSC)ApprovedwithConditionsyour
985	985	applicationforConstructioninpublicspaceforFixture:StreetFixtureorFurniture(Exception)inpubli
986	986	underthefollowingconditions:
987	987
988	988	space
989	989	1.TheapplicantmusthavetheStateDepartment'sreviewandapprovalofthestatueandthesignpriorto
990	990	issuanceofthispermit.
991	991	Failuretomeetallrequirements,modifications,andconditionssetoutinapplicationandthisapproval;fully
992	992	executetheapplication;andobtaintheissuedpermitwithinsix(6)monthsofthedateofthisletterwillresultin
993	993	thecancellationofyourapplication.Ifyourapplicationiscancelled,itmaybepermanentlywithdrawnfromfuture
994	994	considerationbythePublicSpaceCommittee;youwillberequiredtorestarttheprocessandsubmitanew
995	995	applicationfortherequestedactivityintheDistrict’sPublicSpace.
996	996
997	997	Ifyourequirefurtherassistancewiththeprocessingofthisapplication,pleasescheduleanappointmentwithyour
998	998	assignedTechnician,Ms.CatrinaFelderat202-442-4960orbyemailatcatrina.felder@de-gov.
999	999
1000	1000	‘ThankyouforyourcommitmenttoimprovingtheDistrictofColumbia’sPublicSpace!
1001	1001	HiottMfuriceGarrett
1002	1002	ExecutiveSecretary,PSC
1003	1003	ANC-2A06
1004	1004	PublicSpaceCommittee\|GOTOinformation\|hhtps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282781101\|dialin
1005	1005	+1(872)240-3311\|AccessCode:282781101\|https://ddot.dc.gov/page/public-space-committee-
1006	1006	meetings PPeENOLXIL
1007	1007	SolanoDeLaTorre,Alvaro
1008	1008	De: -Emb.Washington
1009	1009	Enviadoel: martes,24deagostode202115:05
1010	1010	SanchezRamos,David;SolanoDeLaTorre,Alvaro
1011	1011	SacristanLlorente,Teodoro
1012	1012	RV:Historicpreservationfilingfor2735PennsylvaniaAveNW
1013	1013
1014	1014	Marcadeseguimiento:Seguimiento
1015	1015	Estadodemarca: Completado
1016	1016	De:Callcott,Steve(OP)[mailto:steve.callcott@dc.gov]
1017	1017	Enviadoel:martes,24deagostode202114:56
1018	1018	Para:.Emb.Washington
1019	1019	Asunto:Historicpreservationfilingfor2735PennsylvaniaAveNW
1020	1020	Hello,
1021	1021	TheHistoricPreservationOfficehasreceivedyourconceptfilingforinstallationofasculptureat2723
1022	1022	PennsylvaniaAvenueNWforreviewbytheDCHistoricPreservationReviewBoard.However,inreviewing
1023	1023	thescopeofwork,wehavedeterminedthatthisprojectdoesn'tneedtobereviewedbytheHPRBandcan
1024	1024	simplybereviewedandapprovedbyourstaff.Onceyou'reready,youcanfilethepermitapplicationand
1025	1025	plansattheDepartmentofConsumerandRegulatoryAffairs,andtheywillforwardtheapplicationtoour
1026	1026	office,whichwewillbeabletoapproveadministratively.
1027	1027	SteveCallcott
1028	1028	DeputyPreservationOfficer*DCOfficeofPlanning
1029	1029	He/Him/His*WhyPronounsMatter?
1030	1030	11004thStreetSW,SuiteE650+Washington,DC20024
1031	1031	202-741-5247
1032	1032	Steve.calleott@dc.gov
1033	1033	[planning.de.gov}planning.de.gov
1034	1034
1035	1035	TeleworkDays:TuesdayandThursday.\|canstillbereachedviaemailandphoneduringthesedays.
1036	1036	SignuphereforOP’snewsletterandannouncements APPRED00xZT
1037	1037	X*AdvisoryNeighborhoodCommission2A
1038	1038	mum=“ServingtheFoggyBottomandWestEndcommunitiesofWashington,D.C.”
1039	1039	June25,2021
1040	1040	Mr.MatthewMarcou
1041	1041	Chair,PublicSpaceCommittee
1042	1042	DistrictDepartmentofTransportation
1043	1043	11004thStreetSW,ThirdFloor
1044	1044	Washington,DC20004
1045	1045	PublicSpace.Committee@de.gov
1046	1046	RE:PublicSpaceApplicationbytheEmbassyofSpainfortheInstallationof
1047	1047	aFigureofBernandodeGalvezat2375PennsylvaniaAvenueNW(DDOT
1048	1048	#369408)
1049	1049
1050	1050	DearChairMarcou,
1051	1051	AtitsregularmeetingonJune16,2021,AdvisoryNeighborhoodCommission2A
1052	1052	(“ANC2A”or“Commission”)consideredtheabove-referencedmatter.Witheightof
1053	1053	cightcommissionerspresent,aquorumataduly-noticedpublicmeeting,theCommission
1054	1054	voted(7-0-1),afteramotionmadebyCommissionerEpsteinandsecondedby
1055	1055	CommissionerCausey,toadoptthefollowingresolution:
1056	1056
1057	1057	ANC2AsupportstheEmbassyofSpain’spublicspaceapplicationforthe
1058	1058	installationofafigureofBernandodeGalvezat2375PennsylvaniaAvenueNW.
1059	1059	CommissionerJeriEpstein(2A06@ane.de.gov)istheCommission’srepresentativein
1060	1060	thismatter.
1061	1061	ONBEHALFOFTHECOMMISSION.
1062	1062	Sincerely,
1063	1063	dentNstdubZpsle
1064	1064	JeriEpstein
1065	1065	Chairperson
1066	1066	c/oWestEndLibrary2301LStreetNWWashington,DC20037*www.anc2a.org ARENOIXIL
1067	1067	21-170
1068	1068	TheDepartmentofStateacknowledgesreceiptofthediplomaticnotedated
1069	1069	December18,2020,fromtheEmbassyoftheKingdomofSpain,requesting
1070	1070	approvaltoinstallasignthatexplainstheBernardodeGalvezstatueatthe
1071	1071	chancery,locatedat2375PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Washington,DC20037.
1072	1072	TheDepartmentapprovestherequestwiththeunderstandingthatthe
1073	1073	Embassywillsubstantiallycomplywithlocalbuildingcodesandregulationsand
1074	1074	obtainallnecessarypermitsftomtheGovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia.
1075	1075	Inaddition,basedonreciprocity,theDepartmentauthorizestheGovernment
1076	1076	oftheDistrictofColumbiatoissueallpermitsrequiredforthisinstallationand
1077	1077	enclosesletterstotheGovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbiatothateffect.
1078	1078	TheEmbassyisremindedthattheareawhereitplanstoinstallthisstatueis
1079	1079	locatedoutsideofthepropertylineandwithinpublicspace.‘Therefore,aseparate
1080	1080	approvalisrequiredfromtheDistrictDepartmentofTransportation’s(DDOT)
1081	1081	PublicSpaceCommitteebeforetheprojectcommences.TheEmbassyisinformed
1082	1082	thatataminimum,thisprocessmaytakeatleastonemonth.Formoreinformation
1083	1083	aboutthisprocess,pleasevisit:http://ddot.dc.gov/service/public-space-
1084	1084	management.
1085	1085	InsupportoftheGreeningDiplomacyInitiative,theDepartmentencourages
1086	1086	allmissionstoconsidersustainablepracticesintheiroperationsandwhen
1087	1087	DIPLOMATICNOTE APENOIXIC
1088	1088	2
1089	1089	undertakingnewconstructionormajorrenovationeffortsattheirfacilitiesinthe
1090	1090	UnitedStates.AuniqueresourceavailabletoassistembassiesistheDistrictof
1091	1091	Columbia’sGreeningEmbassiesForum.ThisForumisapartnershipbetweenthe
1092	1092	Department,theEarthDayNetwork,andparticipatingembassiesandinternational
1093	1093	organizationsfocusedonencouragingandrealizingsustainablepracticesacrossthe
1094	1094	diplomaticcommunity.EmbassiescanstayinformedbylikingtheDCGreening
1095	1095	EmbassiesForumonFacebook.
1096	1096	Inconnectionwiththisinstallation,theEmbassymayrequestauthorization
1097	1097	fromtheDepartmentforitscontractorsandsubcontractorstousetheEmbassy’s
1098	1098	missiontaxexemptioncardforproject-relatedgoodsandmaterials,More
1099	1099	informationregardingPurchasingAgentArrangementscanbefoundinthe
1100	1100	Department’sdiplomaticnoteNo.16-1103,availableat:
1101	1101	https:/Avww.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/260191pdf,
1102	1102	IftheEmbassyhasanyquestions,itmaycontactOFMat
1103	1103	OFMProperty@state.gov.
1104	1104	Enclosure:
1105	1105	Asstated,
1106	1106	DepartmentofState, \|
1107	1107	Washington,February8,2021,L APENDIXIT
1108	1108	@x UnitedStatesDepartmentofState
1109	1109	ey . OfficeofForeignMissions
1110	1110	° Washington,D.C,20520
1111	1111	February8,2021
1112	1112	REF21-171
1113	1113	Mr.ChristopherBal
1114	1114	DeputyBuildingOfficialofPermitOperations
1115	1115	DCRAPermitsandLicensingDivision
1116	1116	11004thStreet,SW,4thFloor
1117	1117	‘Washington,DC20024
1118	1118	DearMr.Bailey:
1119	1119
1120	1120	Enclosedisacompleted“ApplicationforConstructionPermitsonPrivateProperty”
1121	1121	submittedbytheEmbassyoftheKingdomofSpain,inconnectionwiththeinstallationofasign
1122	1122	atthechancery,locatedat2375PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Washington,DC20037.
1123	1123	Onthebasisofreciprocity,theDepartmentofStaterequeststhatallpermitsbeissuedfor
1124	1124	theEmbassyoftheKingdomofSpain,Further,theDepartmentrequeststhatallpermitfeesbe
1125	1125	waivedforanyapplicablepermitsotherthanfeesrequiredfortheperformanceofaspecific
1126	1126	service.
1127	1127	‘TheDepartmentwouldappreciateyourreviewoftheplansandtheissuanceofthe
1128	1128	permit(s)atyourearliestconvenience,
1129	1129	Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthismatter,pleasecontacttheDepartment'sOffice
1130	1130	ofForeignMissionsat(202)895-3500,extension5orOFMProperty@s1GOV.
1131	1131	Enclosure:
1132	1132	Asstated.
1133	1133	cc:GovernmentoftheKingdomofSpain MINISTRY
1134	1134	OFFOREIGNAFFAIRS,EUROPEANUNION
1135	1135	ANDCOOPERATION INWASHINGTON,D.C.
1136	1136	EMBASSYOFSPAIN
1137	1137	APPENDIXIll
1138	1138	AFriendofIndependence
1139	1139	ThefigureyouseebeforeyouisBernardodeGalvez.DuringtheAmerican
1140	1140	Revolution,hewasthegovernorofSpanishLouisiana,partofNewSpain,amassive
1141	1141	territorystretchingfromCanadaandCaliforniatoCentralAmerica.Earlyinthe
1142	1142	RevolutionaryWar,GalvezprovidedtheUnitedStateswithsuppliesandfunds.
1143	1143	WhenSpaindeclaredwaronBritain,Galvezorganizedamulticulturalarmy,
1144	1144	composedofSpanishregularsandmilitia,aswellasvolunteers(Americans,French,
1145	1145	Afro-descendantsandIndianNations).TheycapturedBritishfortsinNatchez,Baton
1146	1146	Rouge,andMobile.Galvez'sgreatestvictorywastheconquestofPensacolain
1147	1147	1781.Hedefeatedtheenemyafteratwo-monthsiegewagedbylandandsea.
1148	1148	Spain'scontrolofsouthernlandsandwatersallowedGeorgeWashington'sarmyto
1149	1149	focusonfightingtheBritishinVirginia.Thisassistance,inadditiontothefinancial
1150	1150	supportandsuppliessenttotheAmericansduringtheWar,ultimatelyledtovictory.
1151	1151	Inrecognitionofthisvitalaid,BernardodeGalvezwasconferredhonoraryU.S.
1152	1152	citizenshipin2015.
1153	1153	However,hewasnottheonlySpaniardtoaidthefledglingUnitedStates.Hispanics
1154	1154	fromformerterritoriesoftheSpanishCrown(present-dayMexico,Guatemala,
1155	1155	Honduras,Nicaragua,ElSalvadorCostaRica,Cuba,PuertoRicoandtheDominican
1156	1156	Republic),foughtinFloridaandtheCaribbeanagainsttheBritishArmyandraised
1157	1157	fundstomakeAmericanIndependenceareality.
1158	1158	ThebronzestatuewasmadebyartistSalvadorAmayain2016.
1159	1159	ForSpainandtheKing,GélvezatPensacola,paintingbyAugustoFerrer-Dalmau
1160	1160	22SPENNSYLVANIAAVE,AW.
1161	1161	WASHINGTON,0.¢.20037
1162	1162	fre:+1aonre200
1163	1163	EMAL:embiyashington@maec.es ee cree
1164	1164	DoeeteeeSeeeEd
1165	1165	eerNeeser a
1166	1166	Berere oeete seeBentRaho eer aa
1167	1167	Betsyfete sornnet. ats
1168	1168	SR onseeea ee
1169	1169	BneiecteteNtnegocatsieee
1170	1170	er cecetedRscetceeons}
1171	1171	reEE onheen
1172	1172	Se Caray
1173	1173	Seeaeeee ea
1174	1174	Seeder poetee
1175	1175	Oeaaee
1176	1176	ee eee cettecd
1177	1177	F
1178	1178	ed
1179	1179
1180	1180	pies)JeCTeEohARESmotteRs APREKOIX1V
1181	1181
1182	1182	PUBLICLAW113-229—DEC.16,2014 128STAT.2117
1183	1183	PublicLaw113-229
1184	1184	118thCongress
1185	1185	JointResolution
1186	1186	ConferringhonorarycitizenshipoftheUnitedStatesonBernardodeGalvexyDee.16,2014
1187	1187	‘Madrid,ViseountofGalvestonandCountofGalvez. Eee
1188	1188
1189	1189	WhereastheUnitedStateshasconferredhonorarycitizenshipon
1190	1190	7otheroccasionsduringitshistory,andhonorarycitizenship
1191	1191	isandshouldremainanextraordinaryhonornotlightlyconferred
1192	1192	norfrequentlygranted;
1193	1193	WhereasBernardodeGalvez,yMadrid,ViscountofGalveston’and
1194	1194	CountofGalvez,wasaherooftheRevolutionaryWarwho
1195	1195	riskedhislifeforthefreedomoftheUnitedStatespeopleand
1196	1196	providedsupplies,intelligence,andstrongmilitarysupportto
1197	1197	thewareffort;
1198	1198	WhereasBernardodeGélver,recruitedanarmyof7,500menmade
1199	1199	upofSpanish,French,African-American,Mexican,Cuban,and
1200	1200	Anglo-Americanforces’andledtheeffortofSpaintoaidthe
1201	1201	UnitedStates’colonistsagainstGreatBritain;
1202	1202	WhereasduringtheRevolutionaryWar,BernardodeGalvezand
1203	1203	histroopsseizedthePortofNew‘Orleansandsuccessfully
1204	1204	defeatedtheBritishatbattlesinBatonRouge,Louisiana,
1205	1205	Natchez,Mississippi,andMobile,Alabama;
1206	1206	WhereasBernardodeGalvez.ledthesuccessful2-monthSiege
1207	1207	ofPensacola,Florida,wherehistroopscapturedthecapitalof
1208	1208	BritishWestFlorida’andlefttheBritishwithnonavalbases
1209	1209	intheGulfofMexico;
1210	1210	WhereasBernardodeGalvez.waswoundedduringtheSiegeof
1211	1211	Pensacola,demonstratingbraverythatforeverendearedhimto
1212	1212	theUnitedStatessoldiers;
1213	1213	WhereasBernardodeGélver’svictoriesagainst.theBritishwere
1214	1214	recognizedbyGeorgeWashingtonasadecidingfactorinthe
1215	1215	outcomeoftheRevolutionaryWar;
1216	1216	WhereasBernardodeGalvezhelpeddraftthetermsoftreatythat
1217	1217	endedtheRevolutionaryWar;
1218	1218	WhereastheUnitedStatesContinentalCongressdeclared,on
1219	1219	October31,1778,theirgratitudeandfavorablesentimentsto
1220	1220	BernardodeGélverforhisconducttowardstheUnitedStates;
1221	1221	Whereasafterthewar,BernardodeGélvezservedasviceroyof
1222	1222	NewSpainandledtheefforttocharttheGulfofMexico,including
1223	1223	GalvestonBay,thelargestbayontheTexascoast;
1224	1224	Whereasseveralgeographiclocations,includingGalvestonBay,Gal-
1225	1225	veston,Texas,GalvestonCounty,‘Texas,Galvez,Louisiana,and
1226	1226
1227	1227	128STAT.2118 PUBLICLAW113-229—DEC.16,2014
1228	1228	St.BernardParish,Loui
1229	1229	je;
1230	1230	WhereastheStateofFloridahashonoredBernardodeGalvez
1231	1231	withthedesignationofGreatFloridian;and
1232	1232	WhoreasBernardodeGalvezplayedanintegralroleintheRevolu-
1233	1233	tionaryWarandhelpedsecuretheindependenceoftheUnited
1234	1234	States:Now,therefore,beit
1235	1235	ResolvedbytheSenateandHouseofRepresentativesofthe
1236	1236	UnitedStatesofAmericainCongressassembled,ThatBernardo
1237	1237	deGalvenyMadrid,ViscountofGalvestonandCountofGalvez,
1238	1238	igproclaimedposthumouslytobeanhonorarycitizenoftheUnited
1239	1239	ates.
1240	1240
1241	1241	na,arenamedafterBernardode
1242	1242
1243	1243	ApprovedDecember16,2014.
1244	1244	LEGISLATIVEHISTORYHJ.Res.105:
1245	1245	HOUSEREPORTS:No,113-548(Comm,ontheJudi
1246	1246	CONGRESSIONALRECORD,Vol.160(2014)
1247	1247	‘July28,consideredandpassedHouse.
1248	1248	Dee.4,consideredandpassedSenate.
1249	1249	°
1250	1250	+21 5/8"
1251	1251	PEPCO underground vault
1252	1252	+6
1253	1253	78
1254	1254	"
1255	1255	+14 1/8"+0.00
1256	1256	+5"
1257	1257	A
1258	1258	C
1259	1259	J
1260	1260	B
1261	1261	D
1262	1262	E
1263	1263	F
1264	1264	H
1265	1265	G
1266	1266	I
1267	1267	K
1268	1268	L
1269	1269	G
1270	1270	G
1271	1271	H
1272	1272	A.
1273	1273	PEPC underground vault
1274	1274	B.
1275	1275	Manhole cover
1276	1276	C.
1277	1277	Existing sculpture base
1278	1278	D.
1279	1279	Flood two lights
1280	1280	E.
1281	1281	Granite paving stone
1282	1282	F.
1283	1283	Sliding sliding gate
1284	1284	G.
1285	1285	Brick pier
1286	1286	H.
1287	1287	Existing fence
1288	1288	I.
1289	1289	Flag pole
1290	1290	J.
1291	1291	Brick border
1292	1292	K.
1293	1293	Granite border
1294	1294	L.
1295	1295	Existing plantings
1296	1296	P.01.01Conmemorative Garden
1297	1297	OCTOBER 2022
1298	1298	WORKING DRAWINGS
1299	1299	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1300	1300	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1301	1301	NORTH
1302	1302	CURRENTPLAN
1303	1303	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3
1304	1304	CURRENT PLAN
1305	1305	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1306	1306	12136 COAM
1307	1307	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1308	1308	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es +21 5/8"
1309	1309	PEPCO underground vault
1310	1310	+6
1311	1311	78
1312	1312	"
1313	1313	+14 1/8"+0.00
1314	1314	+5"
1315	1315	B
1316	1316	A
1317	1317	C
1318	1318	D
1319	1319	169'
1320	1320	23'
1321	1321	23'
1322	1322	51'
1323	1323	DEMOLITION
1324	1324	BRICK FENCE PIERREMOVEREMOVE + DEMOLITIONREMOVE OF EXISTING PLANTINGS
1325	1325	Legend
1326	1326	:
1327	1327	A.
1328	1328	Demolition of pier
1329	1329	B.
1330	1330	Removed at existing fence to be adapted; see plan of new fence
1331	1331	C.
1332	1332	Demolition of statue base; statue + plaque, to be removed
1333	1333	for reinstallation according to design project
1334	1334	D.
1335	1335	Removed existing plantings
1336	1336	PLAN
1337	1337	P.01.02Conmemorative Garden
1338	1338	OCTOBER 2022
1339	1339	WORKING DRAWINGS
1340	1340	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1341	1341	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1342	1342	DEMOLITIONPLAN
1343	1343	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3 DEMOLITION PLAN
1344	1344	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1345	1345	12136 COAM
1346	1346	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1347	1347	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es +21 5/8"+6
1348	1348	78
1349	1349	"
1350	1350	+14 1/8"+0.00
1351	1351	+5"
1352	1352	H
1353	1353	J
1354	1354	B
1355	1355	I
1356	1356	D
1357	1357	D
1358	1358	D
1359	1359	C
1360	1360	M
1361	1361	E
1362	1362	K
1363	1363	L
1364	1364	F
1365	1365	A
1366	1366	G
1367	1367	N
1368	1368	F
1369	1369	F
1370	1370	F
1371	1371	E
1372	1372	E
1373	1373	E
1374	1374	E
1375	1375	·
1376	1376	BRAND: AMERICAN PLANT
1377	1377	·
1378	1378	CANTAGAL PLANTER - VOLCANIC CORA
1379	1379	·
1380	1380	CAMPANIA INTERNATIONAL
1381	1381	·
1382	1382	MEDIUM : 14.5″W x 11.5″H,
1383	1383	WEIGHT: 25 lbs., BASE: 8.5″ Diam.·
1384	1384	WEBSITE:
1385	1385	https://americanplant.store/cantagal-planter-volcanic-coral/
1386	1386	E
1387	1387	E3
1388	1388	E2
1389	1389	E1
1390	1390	·
1391	1391	BRAND: AMERICAN PLANT
1392	1392	·
1393	1393	CAMPANIA INTERNATIONAL
1394	1394	·
1395	1395	CANTAGAL PLANTER
1396	1396	·
1397	1397	LARGE : 21″W x 15.5″H,
1398	1398	WEIGHTeight: 61 lbs., BASE: 10.5″ Diam.·
1399	1399	WEBSITE:
1400	1400	https://americanplant.store/cantagal-planter-volcanic-coral/
1401	1401	F
1402	1402	·
1403	1403	BRAND: WAUSAU TILE
1404	1404	·
1405	1405	TF4120 FORM ROUND
1406	1406	·
1407	1407	CONCRETE PLANTER
1408	1408	·
1409	1409	DIAMETER: 48" dia.
1410	1410	HEIGHT: 30" WEIGHT:1325 lbs. MATERIAL: CONCRETE·
1411	1411	ACID WASH: A38 NIGHT
1412	1412	·
1413	1413	WEBSITE:
1414	1414
1415	1415	https://wausautile.com/Products/Form-Round-Concrete-Planter-TF4120.cfm
1416	1416	G
1417	1417	48"
1418	1418	21"
1419	1419	14.5"
1420	1420	PLANTERS
1421	1421	A.
1422	1422	Standardized informational Sign
1423	1423	(height to be adapted)B.
1424	1424	New fencing
1425	1425	C.
1426	1426	New Paving - Exposed aggregate concrete /
1427	1427	portuguese cobblestoneD.
1428	1428	Poured in place concrete benches
1429	1429	E.
1430	1430	New planters and plant species
1431	1431	F.
1432	1432	New planters and plant species
1433	1433	G.
1434	1434	New planter with ground cover
1435	1435	H.
1436	1436	Statue with new poured in place concrete base
1437	1437	I.
1438	1438	Existing memorial plaque attached to fence
1439	1439	J.
1440	1440	Planted ivy or vining plant TBD
1441	1441	K.
1442	1442	Ground cover TBD
1443	1443	L.
1444	1444	Bulbs, tall grasses, perennials TBD
1445	1445	M.
1446	1446	Patch with new brick where missing or damaged
1447	1447	LEGEND
1448	1448	PROPOSALPLAN
1449	1449	P.01.03
1450	1450	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3
1451	1451	Conmemorative Garden
1452	1452	OCTOBER 2022
1453	1453	WORKING DRAWINGS
1454	1454	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1455	1455	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1456	1456	DISTRIBUTION PLAN
1457	1457	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1458	1458	12136 COAM
1459	1459	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1460	1460	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es LYD.
1461	1461	MODEL
1462	1462	BRAND
1463	1463	FINISH
1464	1464	COLOR TEMP.
1465	1465	Ø(o L.)
1466	1466	POWER
1467	1467	BEAM ANGLE
1468	1468	Ud.
1469	1469	(aprox)
1470	1470	L1
1471	1471	ALCON
1472	1472	LIGHTING
1473	1473	4
1474	1474	78
1475	1475	"
1476	1476	25º
1477	1477	2700 K
1478	1478	5 W
1479	1479	9026 - CB
1480	1480	LIGHTINGS SCHEDULE
1481	1481	L2
1482	1482	38º
1483	1483	2.5 W
1484	1484	2700 K
1485	1485	9018 PADOVA
1486	1486	ALCON
1487	1487	LIGHTING
1488	1488	2
1489	1489	14
1490	1490	"
1491	1491	SYM.
1492	1492	1111
1493	1493	CAST BRASS
1494	1494	BLACK
1495	1495	+21 5/8"
1496	1496	PEPCOundergroundvault
1497	1497	+6
1498	1498	78
1499	1499	"
1500	1500	+14 1/8"+0.00
1501	1501	+5"
1502	1502	K
1503	1503	A
1504	1504	L1
1505	1505	L1
1506	1506	L1
1507	1507	L1
1508	1508	L1
1509	1509	L1
1510	1510	L1
1511	1511	L1
1512	1512	L1
1513	1513	L1
1514	1514	L1
1515	1515	L2
1516	1516	L2
1517	1517	C
1518	1518	D
1519	1519	G
1520	1520	16'
1521	1521	L2
1522	1522	L2
1523	1523	L2
1524	1524	L2
1525	1525	L2
1526	1526	E
1527	1527	L2
1528	1528	25'
1529	1529	L2
1530	1530	L2
1531	1531	L2
1532	1532	25'
1533	1533	F
1534	1534	Existing
1535	1535	plants
1536	1536	rosebush
1537	1537	rosebush
1538	1538	VEGETATION - PLANTINGS
1539	1539	TYPE A: Asarum canadense, 6 units/m2 + Allium 'Mount
1540	1540	Everest' 9 units
1541	1541	TYPE B: We maintain existing vegetation to
1542	1542	give continuity
1543	1543	TYPE C: Rosa banksiae Rosea, 6 utsTYPE D: Muhlenbergia capillaris, 8 units
1544	1544	TYPE E: Pennisetum villosum or Pennisetum
1545	1545	alopecuroides
1546	1546	TYPE F: Cornus stolonifera "Flaviramea"TYPE G: Prunus cerasifera serrulata + Liriope
1547	1547	muscari “Monroe White”
1548	1548	LIGHTING
1549	1549	CIRCUIT 2 ABOVE GROUND CABLECIRCUIT 1 UNDERGROUND CONNECTIONCIRCUIT 2 UNDERGROUND CONNECTIONWATERPROOF CONNECTION
1550	1550	P.01.04Conmemorative Garden
1551	1551	OCTOBER 2022
1552	1552	WORKING DRAWINGS
1553	1553	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1554	1554	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1555	1555	PLANPLANTING + LIGHTING
1556	1556	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3
1557	1557	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1558	1558	12136 COAM
1559	1559	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1560	1560	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es
1561	1561	PLANTING+LIGHTING 18'
1562	1562	18"
1563	1563	43'
1564	1564	25'
1565	1565	40' 4'
1566	1566	18'
1567	1567	29' 4' 38'
1568	1568	38'
1569	1569	16'
1570	1570	19'
1571	1571	+21 5/8"+6
1572	1572	78
1573	1573	"
1574	1574	+14 1/8"+0.00
1575	1575	+5"
1576	1576	H
1577	1577	J
1578	1578	B
1579	1579	I
1580	1580	D
1581	1581	D
1582	1582	D
1583	1583	C
1584	1584	M
1585	1585	E
1586	1586	K
1587	1587	L
1588	1588	F
1589	1589	A
1590	1590	G
1591	1591	A
1592	1592	A'
1593	1593	B
1594	1594	B'
1595	1595	N
1596	1596	N
1597	1597	F
1598	1598	F
1599	1599	F
1600	1600	E
1601	1601	E
1602	1602	E
1603	1603	E
1604	1604	WEST ELEVATION
1605	1605	P.01.05
1606	1606	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3
1607	1607	Conmemorative Garden
1608	1608	OCTOBER 2022
1609	1609	WORKING DRAWINGS
1610	1610	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1611	1611	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1612	1612	ELEVATION A-A'
1613	1613	PROPOSAL
1614	1614	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1615	1615	12136 COAM
1616	1616	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1617	1617	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es +21 5/8"+6
1618	1618	78
1619	1619	"
1620	1620	+14 1/8"+0.00
1621	1621	+5"
1622	1622	H
1623	1623	J
1624	1624	B
1625	1625	I
1626	1626	D
1627	1627	D
1628	1628	D
1629	1629	C
1630	1630	M
1631	1631	E
1632	1632	K
1633	1633	L
1634	1634	F
1635	1635	A
1636	1636	G
1637	1637	A
1638	1638	A'
1639	1639	B
1640	1640	B'
1641	1641	N
1642	1642	N
1643	1643	F
1644	1644	F
1645	1645	F
1646	1646	E
1647	1647	E
1648	1648	E
1649	1649	E
1650	1650	P.01.06
1651	1651	SCALE: 1/30 DIN A3
1652	1652	Conmemorative Garden
1653	1653	OCTOBER 2022
1654	1654	WORKING DRAWINGS
1655	1655	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1656	1656	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1657	1657	SOUTH ELEVATION
1658	1658	ELEVATION B-B'
1659	1659	PROPOSAL
1660	1660	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1661	1661	12136 COAM
1662	1662	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1663	1663	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es C
1664	1664	7'
1665	1665	7'
1666	1666	7'
1667	1667	0.16
1668	1668	0.16
1669	1669	0.16
1670	1670	C
1671	1671	B
1672	1672	38
1673	1673	A
1674	1674	58
1675	1675	A
1676	1676	A
1677	1677	C
1678	1678	C
1679	1679	C
1680	1680	C
1681	1681	B
1682	1682	7'
1683	1683	7'
1684	1684	7'
1685	1685	7'
1686	1686	7'
1687	1687	7'
1688	1688	0.16
1689	1689	0.16
1690	1690	0.16
1691	1691	0.16
1692	1692	0.16
1693	1693	0.16
1694	1694	38
1695	1695	A
1696	1696	58
1697	1697	A
1698	1698	A
1699	1699	7'
1700	1700	7'
1701	1701	7'
1702	1702	7'
1703	1703	7'
1704	1704	7'
1705	1705	7'
1706	1706	7'
1707	1707	0.16
1708	1708	0.16
1709	1709	0.16
1710	1710	0.16
1711	1711	0.16
1712	1712	0.16
1713	1713	0.16
1714	1714	0.16
1715	1715	P.01.07Conmemorative Garden
1716	1716	OCTOBER 2022
1717	1717	WORKING DRAWINGS
1718	1718	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1719	1719	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1720	1720	FENCE
1721	1721	SCALE: 1/16 DIN A3
1722	1722	FENCE STRUCTURE
1723	1723	PROPOSAL
1724	1724	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1725	1725	12136 COAM
1726	1726	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1727	1727	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es
1728	1728	Equidistant spacing between posts 2'-0"
1729	1729	FENCE POST
1730	1730	2'-6"
1731	1731	FROST LINE
1732	1732	FOOTING
1733	1733	GRADE AT 0'-0"
1734	1734	2-1/4"
1735	1735	2"
1736	1736	3-1/6"
1737	1737	2"
1738	1738	2'-5-1/2" 1/2"
1739	1739	4-1/8"
1740	1740	BRICK PAVING
1741	1741	2" POST WITH CAP
1742	1742	2" POST WITH CAP
1743	1743	12
1744	1744	" RAILING
1745	1745	2" X 2" RAILING
1746	1746	5"
1747	1747	V.I.F.
1748	1748	2'-0"
1749	1749	FENCE POST
1750	1750	2'-6"
1751	1751	FROST LINE
1752	1752	FOOTING
1753	1753	GRADE AT 0'-0"
1754	1754	VINING PLANT TBD
1755	1755	2" x 2" POST WITH CAP
1756	1756	FLINT PAVING
1757	1757	EXPOSED CONC.AGGREGATE
1758	1758	GROUND COVER TBD
1759	1759	1/2"
1760	1760	4-1/8"
1761	1761	2-1/4"3-1/6"
1762	1762	2"
1763	1763	2'-5-1/2"
1764	1764	POURED IN PLACECONCRETE STOOLSTRIATED AND BRUSHED FINISH
1765	1765	18"
1766	1766	17"
1767	1767	STANDARD
1768	1768	BRICK PAVING
1769	1769	EXPOSED CONC.AGGREGATE(PORTUGUESECOBBLESTONE)
1770	1770	18"
1771	1771	CONCRETE FOOTING
1772	1772	COMPACTED SUB BASE
1773	1773	REBAR O.C. VERTICAL
1774	1774	AND HORIZONTAL
1775	1775	1 DEG SLOPE FOR
1776	1776	WATER RUNOFF
1777	1777	STD. BRICK PAVING
1778	1778	12"
1779	1779	34"
1780	1780	17"
1781	1781	8-1/3"
1782	1782	14-1/2"
1783	1783	6-1/2"
1784	1784	8"
1785	1785	7-1/2"
1786	1786	STEEL EDGING
1787	1787	2"
1788	1788	2"
1789	1789	2"
1790	1790	VINING PLANT TBD2" x 2" POST WITH CAP
1791	1791	GRADE AT 0'-0"
1792	1792	STANDARD
1793	1793	BRICK PAVING
1794	1794	FLINT PAVING
1795	1795	GALVANIZEDSTEEL EDGING
1796	1796	PLANTING TBD
1797	1797	GROUND COVERING TBD
1798	1798	VINING GROUNDCOVER TBD
1799	1799	12"
1800	1800	2'-6"
1801	1801	FROST LINE
1802	1802	2"
1803	1803	2'-5-1/2"
1804	1804	2'-0"
1805	1805	FENCE POST
1806	1806	2'-6"
1807	1807	FROST LINE
1808	1808	BRICK RUG PAVING
1809	1809	NEW PLANTERPLANTS TBD
1810	1810	VINING PLANT TBD2" x 2" POST WITH CAP
1811	1811	FLINT PAVING
1812	1812	GRADE AT 0'-0"
1813	1813	15.5"
1814	1814	LED SPIKE UPLIGHT
1815	1815	VINING GROUNDCOVER TBD
1816	1816	2" EXPOSED CONC.AGGREGATE(PORTUGUESECOBBLESTONE)
1817	1817	2"
1818	1818	AGGREGATEBASE
1819	1819	8"
1820	1820	STANDARD
1821	1821	BRICK PAVING
1822	1822	GROUNDCOVER TBD
1823	1823	INFORMATIONALSIGN @45 DEG.
1824	1824	LANDSCAPING
1825	1825	PLANTS TBD
1826	1826	3"
1827	1827	CONCRETE
1828	1828	FOOTING
1829	1829	24"6"
1830	1830	12"
1831	1831	BRICKPAVING
1832	1832	2'-6"
1833	1833	FROST LINE
1834	1834	2"
1835	1835	AGGREGATEBASE
1836	1836	8"
1837	1837	17"
1838	1838	CONCRETE FOOTING
1839	1839	34"
1840	1840	17"
1841	1841	39"
1842	1842	EQ.
1843	1843	24"
1844	1844	COMMEMORATIVE
1845	1845	SCULPTURE
1846	1846	LANDSCAPING
1847	1847	PLANTS TBD
1848	1848	LED UPLIGHT
1849	1849	EQ.
1850	1850	8"
1851	1851	TALL PERENNIALPLANTINGS TBD
1852	1852	28"
1853	1853	REBAR O.C. VERTICAL
1854	1854	AND HORIZONTAL
1855	1855	2"
1856	1856	16°
1857	1857	25°
1858	1858	16°
1859	1859	EXPOSED CONC.AGGREGATE
1860	1860	P.01.08Conmemorative Garden
1861	1861	OCTOBER 2022
1862	1862	WORKING DRAWINGS
1863	1863	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1864	1864	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1865	1865	DETAILS
1866	1866	SCALE: 1/20 DIN A3
1867	1867	PROJECT DETAILS
1868	1868	PROPOSAL
1869	1869	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1870	1870	12136 COAM
1871	1871	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1872	1872	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es 18'
1873	1873	18"
1874	1874	43'
1875	1875	25'
1876	1876	40' 4'
1877	1877	18'
1878	1878	29' 4' 38'
1879	1879	38'
1880	1880	16'
1881	1881	19'
1882	1882	Detail of sonotube
1883	1883	formwork with attached
1884	1884	wooden slats (1x1")
1885	1885	poured in place striated
1886	1886	and brushed greyconcrete finish for
1887	1887	benches and stature
1888	1888	base. Recessed base is
1889	1889	smooth.
1890	1890	A1
1891	1891	PORTUGUESE GRANITE
1892	1892	COBBLESTONEA2
1893	1893	EXPOSED PEBBLE
1894	1894	AGGREGATE CONCRETE
1895	1895	B
1896	1896	EXISTING BRONZE PLAQUEC STRIATED AND BRUSHEDCONCRETEFOR BENCHES AND STATUEBASED
1897	1897	BLACK PAINTED METAL
1898	1898	FENCE,E
1899	1899	EXISTING BRICK PAVERS
1900	1900	P.01.09Conmemorative Garden
1901	1901	OCTOBER 2022
1902	1902	WORKING DRAWINGS
1903	1903	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1904	1904	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1905	1905	DETAILS
1906	1906	SCALE: 1/20 DIN A3
1907	1907	PROJECT DETAILS
1908	1908	PROPOSAL
1909	1909	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1910	1910	12136 COAM
1911	1911	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1912	1912	OWNER:SPAIN-USA FONDATION2801 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DCTEODORO SACRISTÁN LLORENTE - 202 728 2352emb.washington@maec.es; teodoro.sacristan@maec.es
1913	1913	A
1914	1914	B
1915	1915	C
1916	1916	D
1917	1917	E
1918	1918	C
1919	1919	C
1920	1920	D
1921	1921	D
1922	1922	D P.01.09
1923	1923	PROPOSAL
1924	1924	SCALE: 1/20 DIN A3
1925	1925	Conmemorative Garden
1926	1926	OCTOBER 2022
1927	1927	WORKING DRAWINGS
1928	1928	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1929	1929	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1930	1930	RENDER VIEWS
1931	1931	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1932	1932	12136 COAM
1933	1933	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1934	1934	RENDER P.01.10Conmemorative Garden
1935	1935	OCTOBER 2022
1936	1936	WORKING DRAWINGS
1937	1937	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1938	1938	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1939	1939	PROPOSAL
1940	1940	SCALE: 1/20 DIN A3
1941	1941	RENDER VIEWS
1942	1942	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1943	1943	12136 COAM
1944	1944	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1945	1945	RENDER P.01.11Conmemorative Garden
1946	1946	OCTOBER 2022
1947	1947	WORKING DRAWINGS
1948	1948	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1949	1949	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1950	1950	PROPOSAL
1951	1951	SCALE: 1/20 DIN A3
1952	1952	RENDER VIEWS
1953	1953	ARCHITECT:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1954	1954	12136 COAM
1955	1955	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDNIF: 06031187N
1956	1956	RENDER ESTADO REFORMADOPLANTA
1957	1957	P.00.00Conmemorative Garden
1958	1958	OCTOBER 2022
1959	1959	WORKING DRAWINGS
1960	1960	2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
1961	1961	"Bernardo de Gálvez"
1962	1962	ARQUITECTO:ADAM BRESNICK HECHT
1963	1963	12136 COAM
1964	1964	C/ SERRANO ANGUITA Nº7 28004 MADRIDCIF/NIF: 06031187N
1965	1965	INDEXP.01.1
1966	1966	CURRENT PLAN.
1967	1967	P.01.2
1968	1968	CURRENT PLAN.
1969	1969	CURRENT STATEREFURBISHED PROJECT
1970	1970	PLANPLAN
1971	1971	CURRENT STATEDEMOLITION
1972	1972	P.01.3
1973	1973	PROPOSAL PLAN
1974	1974	PLAN
1975	1975	DISTRIBUTION PLAN
1976	1976	P.01.4
1977	1977	PROPOSAL PLAN
1978	1978	PLAN
1979	1979	PLANTING + LIGHTING
1980	1980	P.01.5
1981	1981	PROPOSAL PLAN
1982	1982	PLAN
1983	1983	WEST ELEVATION
1984	1984	P.01.6
1985	1985	PROPOSAL PLAN
1986	1986	PLAN
1987	1987	SOUTH ELEVATION
1988	1988	P.01.7
1989	1989	PROPOSAL PLAN
1990	1990	PLAN
1991	1991	FENCE STRUCTURE
1992	1992	P.01.8
1993	1993	PROPOSAL PLAN
1994	1994	PLAN
1995	1995	DETAILS
1996	1996	P.01.9
1997	1997	PROPOSAL PLAN
1998	1998	PLAN
1999	1999	DETAILS
2000	2000	P.01.10
2001	2001	PROPOSAL PLAN
2002	2002	PLAN
2003	2003	RENDER VIEWS
2004	2004	P.01.11
2005	2005	PROPOSAL PLAN
2006	2006	PLAN
2007	2007	RENDER VIEWS
2008	2008	P.01.12
2009	2009	PROPOSAL PLAN
2010	2010	PLAN
2011	2011	RENDER VIEWS
2012	2012
2013	2013	Commemorative Works Committee Action
2014	2014	December 15, 2023
2015	2015
2016	2016	PROJECT Bernardo de Gá lvez: A Friend of Independence
2017	2017	Embassy of Spain
2018	2018	2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
2019	2019	Washington, DC
2020	2020
2021	2021	SUBMITTED BY Spain-USA Foundation
2022	2022
2023	2023	REVIEW AUTHORITY Recommendation to Mayor and District Council
2024	2024
2025	2025	ACTION TAKEN Recommend Approval
2026	2026
2027	2027
2028	2028	The Commemorative Works Committee (Committee) considered at its July 21, 2023, meeting the
2029	2029	proposed statue of Bernardo de Gálvez in front of the Embassy of Spain (Embassy) and recommends the
2030	2030	Mayor and District Council approve this commemorative work. The Committee requested a minor
2031	2031	modification to the base of the statue be resolved through discussion between the Spain-USA
2032	2032	Foundation (Sponsor) and Office of Planning.
2033	2033
2034	2034	Background
2035	2035	The Embassy installed a statue of Gálvez in District of Columbia (District) public space in June 2019
2036	2036	without obtaining permits. In September 2021, the Sponsor began working with District agencies to
2037	2037	obtain the necessary permits and proceed through the commemorative works review process.
2038	2038	Although the statue is installed, the Sponsor is proposing to relocate and make additional improvements
2039	2039	around the statue of Gálvez, a Spaniard who was governor of Spanish Louisiana and a General who led
2040	2040	Spanish troops fighting for the United States during the Revolutionary War. The statue is in public space
2041	2041	controlled by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) adjacent to the Embassy at 2375
2042	2042	Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. The location of the proposed commemorative work is in the landscaped
2043	2043	“public parking” area of 24
2044	2044	th
2045	2045	Street, between the sidewalk and building façade. The commemorative
2046	2046	work has a total height of 90” (6’6”), including a 39” statue atop a 51” pedestal.
2047	2047	Because 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW is a District Landmark and the commemorative work is in public
2048	2048	space under the jurisdiction of DDOT, the application is required to go through two additional reviews in
2049	2049	addition to the commemorative works review process:
2050	2050	1. Public Space Committee; and,
2051	2051	2. Historic Preservation Office.
2052	2052
2053	2053	Both the Public Space Committee and Historic Preservation Office staff reviewed and approved the
2054	2054	application.
2055	2055
2056	2056	The bronze statue depicts Gálvez in military dress standing with a sword in one hand, referencing his
2057	2057	heroic actions in 1781 that forced the Spanish entry into Pensacola Bay and past British batteries at Fort
2058	2058	Barrancas as part of efforts to force the British out of west Florida. This led King Charles III of Spain to
2059	2059	allow Gálvez to place on his coat of arms the words “Yo solo” (I Alone). These words are engraved at the
2060	2060	base of the statue.
2061	2061	Gálvez was a citizen of Spain who fought in the United States Revolutionary War, risked his life for the
2062	2062	freedom of the United States people, and provided supplies, intelligence, and military support. He
2063	2063	helped draft the terms of the treaty ending the Revolutionary War and commanded the Spanish war
2064	2064	ship “Galveston.” Galveston, TX, and the small town of Galveston, LA, are named for Gálvez. In 2014,
2065	2065	Gálvez became one of eight people the US Congress awarded honorary US citizenship. A memorial of
2066	2066	Gálvez located at Virginia Avenue and 22
2067	2067	nd
2068	2068	Street NW - authorized by Congress in 1976 and dedicated in
2069	2069	2007 - is maintained by the National Park Service and was a gift from King Juan Carlos of Spain to the
2070	2070	United States in honor of the United States’ bicentennial.
2071	2071	There is no direct connection between Gálvez and the District of Columbia.
2072	2072	Assessment of the Application
2073	2073	Location and Relationship of the Subject Matter
2074	2074	The proposed statue and site are appropriate for the subject:
2075	2075
2076	2076	• The site is identified as a potential commemorative work location in Locate , DC’s
2077	2077	commemorative work location strategy, because of wide sidewalks and landscaped
2078	2078	“public parking” and a nearby transfer point of two bus lines;
2079	2079	• There is a direct connection between subject and the site - a native of Spain and the
2080	2080	Embassy;
2081	2081	• There is an association between the subject and the nearby statue of George
2082	2082	Washington – Gálvez fought in the American Revolutionary War and George
2083	2083	Washington commanded the American forces during the War;
2084	2084	• The proposal includes seating and is within a landscaped green space adjacent to the
2085	2085	sidewalk where it is visually accessible and out of the pedestrian walkway;
2086	2086	• An interpretive plaque is located at the back of the sidewalk, near the seating area, and
2087	2087	next to the Embassy’s entrance;
2088	2088	• The scale and size of the statue and base complements the scale of the adjacent,
2089	2089	historic three-story building façade and more recent eight-story buildings across the 90’
2090	2090	width of 24
2091	2091	th
2092	2092	Street; and,
2093	2093	• The 17 feet of landscaped “public parking” adjacent to the building is a green and park-
2094	2094	like space appropriate for the commemorative work.
2095	2095
2096	2096	Proposed Works Compatibility with District Policies and Values
2097	2097	The proposed commemorative work is consistent with District policies and values:
2098	2098
2099	2099	• The location of the commemorative work is consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies
2100	2100	related to siting and design of commemorative works, including being located at a site
2101	2101
2102	2102	relevant to the subject, designed to be accessible to people of all ages and various
2103	2103	degrees of mobility, and designed in a way that benefits public life;
2104	2104	• The subject is consistent with values defined in Mayor Bowser’s District of Columbia
2105	2105	Facilities and Commemorative Expressions (DCFACES) report that emphasizes
2106	2106	discouraging subjects that participated in slavery, systemic racism, mistreatment of, or
2107	2107	actions that suppressed equality for, persons of color, women, and LGBTQ communities,
2108	2108	or took actions that violated the DC Human Rights Act;
2109	2109	• The subject is a native of Spain and consistent with the District’s goals to encourage
2110	2110	commemorative works that represent a diversity of culture, race, gender or gender
2111	2111	identity, sexual orientation, or disability status; and,
2112	2112	• The size and scale of the commemorative work is appropriate for the RA-5 zone where it
2113	2113	is located and that allows urban residential development and compatible institutional
2114	2114	and semi- public buildings, and the adjacent MU-6 zone that allows
2115	2115	a broad range of
2116	2116	commercial, institutional, and multiple-unit residential development at varying densities
2117	2117	.
2118	2118
2119	2119	Materials Used in the Commemorative Work
2120	2120	The materials proposed for the commemorative work are durable and appropriate for the
2121	2121	subject. The statue is bronze, and the base and seating are finished concrete. Bronze is a
2122	2122	material that has historically been used for outdoor sculptures because of its durability.
2123	2123
2124	2124	Sponsor’s Ability to Fund and Maintain the Commemorative Work
2125	2125	The Embassy of Spain has committed to fund the construction and maintenance of the
2126	2126	commemorative work.
2127	2127
2128	2128	Summary of Reviews by Other Reviewing Agencies and Organizations
2129	2129	Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC-2A) – The Advisory Neighborhood Commission
2130	2130	considered and voted to support the application at its June 19, 2023, meeting.
2131	2131
2132	2132	District Department of Transportation (DDOT) – The Public Space Committee approved the
2133	2133	application at its April 27, 2023, meeting.
2134	2134
2135	2135	National Capitol Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMA) – The Chair of NCMAC reviewed the
2136	2136	application, noted the commemorative work is not located in a reservation or other public or
2137	2137	similarly prominent space, and concluded that given its placement no further review by the
2138	2138	Commission is necessary.
2139	2139
2140	2140	Historic Preservation Office – The Historic Preservation Office staff reviewed the application
2141	2141	and confirmed it can be approved by staff and does not require review by the Historic
2142	2142	Preservation Review Board.
2143	2143
2144	2144	Commemorative Works Committee Recommendation
2145	2145	The Commemorative Works Committee recommends the Mayor and District Council approve the statue
2146	2146	of Bernardo de Gálvez in front of the Embassy of Spain at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
2147	2147