So much for smooth sailing for Capitol Hill’s first Chipotle — the local planning and zoning committee voted Tuesday night to oppose the popular fast-food restaurant’s application for Barracks Row.

According to the Eastern Market Metro Community Association blog, the ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee voted to oppose a Chipotle Mexican Grill because the restaurant’s corporate officials were not present to defend their request for a special exception to zoning regulations prohibiting businesses from opening fast-food restaurants in that commercial corridor.

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