Meeting of the Old Georgetown Board

DRAFT Agenda

2 May 2013

9:15 AM, 401 F Street, N.W., Suite 311, Washington, DC

I. Administration

Next Meetings:
6 June
3 July (Wednesday)
5 September 2013

II. Consent Calendar

III. Other Submissions

IV. Submissions and Reviews

The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change due to the postponement or removal of items, and/or to modifications in the sequence of presentations before or during the meeting.

1. OG 13-162 (HPA 13-285)
3700 O Street, NW
(Square 1321, Lot 827)
Georgetown University – New South Student Center
Alterations and site work
Permit
(Reviewed: 7 Feb., 3 Jan. 2013 - OG 13-050)

2. OG 13-137 (HPA 13-236)
1344 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (also 1340 Wisconsin Avenue, NW)
(Square 1231, Lots 0820 – 0821)
Commercial
Alterations to storefronts, rooftop mechanical equipment
Concept
(Reviewed: 4 Apr. 2013)

3. OG 13-164 (HPA 13-287)
1211 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1208, Lot 51)
Commercial
Storefront alterations, sign for Tory Burch
Concept

4. OG 13-168 (HPA 13-291)
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
(Square 1191, Lot 72)
Office building
Alterations to storefront, arcade paving
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 4 Apr. 2013 – OG 13-135; 7 Feb., 3 Jan. 2013 - OG 13-057)

5. OG 13-157 (HPA 13-275)
3108 M Street, NW
(Square 1199, Lot 819)
Commercial
Alterations to storefront, sign scheme for "Dr. Martens"
Permit

6. OG 13-146 (HPA 13-245)
1050 31st Street, NW
(Square 1189, Lots 35)
Hotel
Two flags and five speakers
Permit – revision to permit
(Reviewed: 4 Apr. 2013; 6 Sep. 2012 - OG 12-324; 2 Feb. 2012 OG 12-116; 5 Jan. 2012 - OG 12-076; 3 Nov., 6 Oct. 2011 - OG 11-294)

7. OG 13-163 (HPA 13-286)
1115 30th Street, NW
(Square 1196, Lot 44)
Commercial
Alterations, sign, roof deck
Concept

8. OG 13-136 (HPA 13-235)
1101 30th Street, NW
(Square 1196, Lot 191)
Office building
Alterations for new door and metal surround within arcade
Permit
(Reviewed: 7 Mar. 2013 - OG 13-109)

9. OG 13-117 (HPA 13-194)
3222 M Street, NW
(Square 1200, Lots 864, 866 and 868)
Commercial
Alterations to east and south elevations, sign for "Pinstripes"
Concept - revised design
(Reviewed: 4 Apr., 7 Mar. 2013)

10. OG 13-170 (HPA 13-293)
3044 O Street, NW
(Square 1242, Lot 135)
Residence
Alterations, additions, shutters
Concept

11. OG 13-179 (HPA 13-302)
3019 Dent Place, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 167)
Residence
Replace rear screen porch with 2-story addition
Permit
(Reviewed: Consent Calendar for partial demolition and foundation work 4 Apr. 2013 - OG 13-148; 7 Mar., 7 Feb., 3 Jan. 2013 - OG 13-056)

12. OG 13-144 (HPA 13-243)
1671 35th Street, NW
(Square 1294, Lot 0233)
Residence
Alterations, replace siding
Permit - revised
(Reviewed: 4 Apr. 2013)

13. OG 13-112 (HPA 13-189)
1645 31st Street, NW
(Square 1282, Lots 903-906)
Residence
Williams-Addison House, also known as Oak Crest and Friendly Estate
Paved terraces, paths, gates
Permit
(Reviewed: 4 Apr., 7 Mar. - OG 13-112; 3 Jan. 2013, 1 Nov., 4 Oct. 2012 - OG 12-356)
(Reviewed: Portico - Consent Calendar 6 Sep. 2012 - OG 12-336; 5 July 2012 - OG 12-287, OG 12-249, OG 12-250; 7 June, 3 May 2012 - OG 12-211)
(Reviewed: 4 Oct. 2007 - OG 07-241; 6 Sept. 2007; previous 5 April, 1 Mar., 1 Feb., 5 Jan. 2007, 7 Dec., 2 Nov., 7 Sep., 27 Jul. (site visit), 6 Jul. 2006) - O.G. 06-214)

14. OG 13-171 (HPA 13-294)
2802 P Street, NW
(Square 1259, Lot 211)
Residence
One-story rear addition and balcony
Permit
(Reviewed: 5 Apr., 1 Mar. 2012 - OG 12-121)

15. OG 13-181 (HPA 13-304)
1312 31st Street, NW
(Square 1232, Lot 49)
Residence
Garage at rear, alterations to enclosed porch, replacement windows
Concept

16. OG 13-180 (HPA 13-303)
1521 29th Street, NW
(Square 1267, Lot 846)
Residence
Rear addition over terrace and alterations
Concept

17. OG 13-184 (HPA 13-307)
3053 Q Street, NW
(Square 1281, Lot 863)
Residence
Rear addition at fourth floor and front dormers
Concept

18. OG 13-182 (HPA 13-305)
3222 M Street, NW
(Square 1200, Lot 0866)
Commercial
Sign and blade sign for "Olivia Macaron"
Permit

19. OG 13-158 (HPA 13-279)
3219 Volta Place, NW
(Square 1272, Lot 0228)
Residence
Replacement metal roof
Permit

20. OG 13-100 (HPA 13-176)
1815 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1299, Lot 327)
Commercial
Sign scheme for "Roosters", including sign and awnings at rear, blade sign
Permit
(Reviewed: 4 Apr., 7 Mar. 2013)
(Reviewed: 3 Feb., 6 Jan. 2011 - OG 11-051; 4 Nov. 2010 - OG 11-009; 2 Sept. 2010 - OG 10-161)

21. OG 13-129 (HPA 13-220)
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
(Square 1191, Lot 71)
The Foundry
Back-lit sign and window graphics for "Corepower Yoga"
Permit

22. OG 13-156 (HPA 13-273)
3211 M Street, NW
(Square 1207, Lot 801)
Commercial
Sign for "Billy Reid", up-lighting
Concept

23. OG 13-177 (HPA 13-300)
3279 M Street, NW
(Square 1206, Lot 0041)
Commercial
Sign for "Buffalo Exchange"
Permit - options

24. OG 13-165 (HPA 13-288)
3311 P Street, NW
(Square 1254, Lot 836)
Residence
New basement front stair, replacement windows, solar panels, alterations at rear
Permit

25. OG 13-159 (HPA 13-281)
1670 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1290, Lot 815)
Commercial
Solar panels
Permit

26. OG 13-174 (HPA 13-297)
1220 29th Street, NW
(Square 1210, Lot 189)
Residence
Replacement windows
Permit

27. OG 13-160 (HPA 13-283)
1072 31st Street, NW
(Square 1199, Lot 822)
Mixed-use commercial / residential
Replacement windows
Permit

Consent Calendar

Old Georgetown Board Meeting
2 May 2013

The following list of projects will not require a presentation before the Old Georgetown Board and are recommended by the Commission of Fine Arts staff to the Board for approval without public review. Once adopted by the Old Georgetown Board, the recommendations will be submitted as part of the Old Georgetown Act Appendix to the next meeting of the Commission of Fine Arts. The concept or permit paperwork will be returned to the District government within five business days of the Commission's meeting. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the discretion of the OGB chairman; requests to review a particular case at the public meeting must be received by close of business on the Monday preceding the public meeting (or the next business day if Monday is a Federal holiday).

1. OG 13-060 (HPA 13-092)
1637 34th Street, NW
(Square 1278, Lot 262)
Residence
Solar panels
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 7 Mar. 2013)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels on roof of rear dormer addition provided the panels will not be visible from public thoroughfare as shown in supplemental drawings dated 18 April 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review that would make any aspect of the work visible must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

2. OG 13-151 (HPA 13-250)
2739 P Street, NW
(Square 1266, Lot 272)
Residence
Reconstruct damaged brick wall, replace windows, metal fence
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for the repair of the masonry wall on bay with salvaged brick or new brick to match dimensions and texture of existing brick. Replacement windows are not included on the scope of the approved work as submitted materials have been insufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for both the existing and the proposed windows, with permit application for review by the Commission. No objection to issuance of permit for replication of the damaged metal fence to match remaining fence.

3. OG 13-153 (HPA 13-252)
1201 28th Street, NW
(Square 1214, Lot 28)
Commercial
Sign for "DAS Ethiopian Restaurant"
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 3 Jan. 2013 - OG 13-027)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign composed of non-illuminated letters no taller than 12 inches high reading "DAS Ethiopian" with larger "A" tent logo mounted to the M Street façade below the sill of the second floor windows and for existing awning with lettering above the door on 28th Street. Existing banners, which were not approved, must be removed prior to the installation of the new sign and no later than 31 September 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

4. OG 13-155 (HPA 13-260)
1520 26th Street, NW
(Square 1265, Lot 82)
Residence
Replacement fence at rear
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 6 foot high vertical board fence with flat top as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 April 2013 provided the supports face towards the yard and not public thoroughfare, and the fence is painted or stained with a solid opaque stain. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

5. OG 13-161 (HPA 13-284)
1235 34th Street, NW
(Square 1220, Lot 849)
Residence
Replacement windows - basement
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for the proposed replacement of basement windows with awning windows as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 April 2013 which indicate interior screens. Brick mould must match the rest of the windows on the façade. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

6. OG 13-172 (HPA 13-295)
1528 31st Street, NW
(Square, Lot)
Residence
Replacement fence at rear, site lighting
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of fence at rear, and alterations to rear and south facades as shown in supplemental drawings dated 19 April 2013 which indicate French doors and sidelights at rear, and light fixtures at rear yard. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

7. OG 13-175 (HPA 13-298)
3004 Q Street, NW
(Square 1269, Lot 826)
Residence
Replacement decking, rail, stair
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to proposed IPE railing, decking and gates on existing frame deck structure to be reinforced and metal gates below per drawings dated 12 April 2013. Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

8. OG 13-176 (HPA 13-299)
3203 R Street, NW
(Square 2154, Lot 800)
Residence
Remove pergolas at rear
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to removal of non-historic pergola adjacent to house, repair wood railing as required, and removal of non-historic garden pergola in northwest corner of property.

9. OG 13-178 (HPA 13-301)
1718 34th Street, NW
(Square 1297, Lot 77)
Residence
Replace rear screen porch with 2-story addition
Permit
(Reviewed: 7 Mar., 7 Feb. 2013, 6 Dec. 2012 - OG 13-024)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed two-story rear addition to replace enclosed porch, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 23 April 2013. Existing windows on front façade will be repaired. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Other Submissions

Old Georgetown Board Meeting
2 May 2013

1. OG 13-023 (HPA 13-043)
3424 Reservoir Road, NW
(Square 1291, Lot 856)
Residence
Replacement windows - existing
Permit - revised design
(Reviewed: 3 Jan. 2013 - OG 13-023)

RECOMMENDATION: The Commission regrets that the windows in the historic building were replaced prior to review or permit. Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for existing insulated windows with simulated-divided-light muntins on the front and side facades where they are visible from the street. Existing windows, which are not compatible with the historic character of this residence, one in a row of four with similar window trim, must be removed no later than 30 April 2013 and replaced with custom made single-glazed, double-hung, wood windows to replicate detailing, profile and trim of original windows. Recommend use of either exterior or interior storm windows. Recommend installation of operable louvered wood shutters sized to cover the window when closed. File new submission of detailed drawings and cut-sheets for new windows and shutters, with permit application no later than the deadline of 14 February 2013, for review by the Commission.

2. OG 13-070 (HPA 13-121)
1576 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1272, Lot 816)
Gas station
Sign scheme for "Shell"
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend against issuance of permit for proposed sign scheme for "Shell" and alterations to gas station. Submitted materials are insufficient for review. The case has been inactive for an extended period of time. File a new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for the proposed alterations and sign, for review by the Commission.

3. OG 13-130 (HPA 13-226)
1615 Suter's Lane, NW
(Square 1280, Lot 973)
Residence
Alterations to door and windows at rear
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Supplemental information dated 15 April 2013 and a site visit on 16 April 2013 indicate that proposed alterations to the doors and windows at the first floor and basement on the rear façade will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board. The second floor windows, which are visible from Q Street, NW, are not included in the scope of this work.

4. OG 13-166 (HPA 13-289)
3015 Cambridge Place, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 68)
Residence
Replacement windows
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit on 16 April 2013 indicate that proposed window alterations at rear and side will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

5. OG 13-167 (HPA 13-290)
2718 Poplar Street, NW
(Square 1260, Lot 833)
Residence
Replace windows – existing
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: The Commission regrets that the windows were removed and replacement windows installed prior to review or permit. Submission materials are not sufficient for review or for documentation of replacement windows installed prior to review. Recommend against issuance of permit for existing replacement windows which are not appropriate to this building or compatible with the character of the historic district. File new submission at DCRA for a historically appropriate replacement window, with details and dimensions, for review by the Commission.

6. OG 13-169 (HPA 13-292)
3291 M Street, NW
(Square 1206, Lot 804)
Commercial
Alterations to storefront - existing
Permit
(Reviewed: 6 Sep. 2012 - OG 12-338)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend against the issuance of the permit. Submission materials are not sufficient for review and do not accurately reflect the existing conditions. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including details and dimensions for the existing and proposed conditions, with permit application for review by the Commission.