Meeting of the Old Georgetown Board

DRAFT Agenda

2 February 2012

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

I. Administration

Next Meetings:
1 March
5 April
3 May 2012

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 12–014 (HPA 12–014)
2810–12 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
(Square 1195, Lots 31 – 820)
Four Seasons Hotel – Eno Wine Bar
Rear addition with basement, window replacements, signs and awnings
Concept – additional information
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012, 1 Dec. 2011; 3 April 2008 – OG 08–092)

2. OG 12–104 (HPA 12–179)
1815 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1299, Lot 327)
Retail
Roof top addition and deck, sign scheme for "Noodles & Company"
Concept
(Reviewed: alterations: 3 Feb., 6 Jan. 2011 – OG 11–051; 4 Nov. 2010 – OG 11–009; 2 Sept. 2010 – OG 10–161)

3. OG 12–103 (HPA 12–178)
1210 28th Street, NW
(Square 1212, Lot 200)
Residence
3–story rear addition
Concept

4. OG 12–063 (HPA 12–108)
3010 Dumbarton Street, NW
(Square 1233, Lot 0823)
Residence
Replacement windows, alterations, light fixtures, rooftop HVAC
Permit

5. OG 12–108 (HPA 12–183)
3248 N Street, NW
(Square 1218, Lot 858)
Residence
2–story rear addition and alterations to rear
Concept – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 Dec. 2011 – OG 12–049, demolition of rear wing and alterations to front berm 1 Dec., 3 Nov. 2011 – OG 12–016 and OG 12–018; 1 Sept., 7 July 2011 – OG 11–227)

6. OG 12–107 (HPA 12–182)
3417 P Street, NW
(Square 1253, Lot 157)
Residence
Alterations to window openings, skylights
Concept

7. OG 12–026 (HPA 12–053)
1738 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1298, Lot 807)
Residence
2–story rear addition with porch
Concept – revised design
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012, 1 Dec. 2011)

8. OG 12–070 (HPA 12–123)
1609 35th Street, NW
(Square 1277, Lot 0007)
Residence
One–story rear addition with rooftop balcony, alterations to rear
Concept

9. OG 12–097 (HPA 12–172)
3210 R Street, NW
(Square 1280, Lot 0088)
Residence
Rear porch, alterations, replacement windows, solar panels and HVAC on roof
Concept

10. OG 12–116 (HPA 12–191)
1050 31st Street, NW
(Square 1189, Lots 35, 36 and 816)
Office building to hotel
Site work along the C & O Canal
Permit – additional information
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012 – OG 12–076; 3 Nov., 6 Oct. 2011 – OG 11–294)

11. OG 12–105 (HPA 12–180)
3052 R Street, NW (also known as 3050 R Street, NW)
(Square 1282, Lot 276)
Residential
Alterations for condominiums
Permit / concept
(Reviewed: 3 Nov. 2011 – OG 12–021; 5 May, 7 Apr. 2011 – OG 11–152; 6 Jan 2011 – OG 11–014)

12. OG 12–106 (HPA 12–181)
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
(Square 1197, Lot 62)
Hotel
Rooftop addition and terrace, replacement windows, markee
Concept

13. OG 12–117 (HPA 12–192)
3299 M Street, NW
(Square 1206, Lot 34)
Commercial
Alterations to fenestration
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 Dec., 3 Nov., 6 Oct. 2011 – OG 11–281)

14. OG 12–118 (HPA 12–193)
1267 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1208, Lot 0881)
Retail
Alterations to storefront, sign scheme for "Jonathan Adler Furniture"
Concept

15. OG 12–087 (HPA 12–148)
1413 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1256, Lot 0816)
Commercial
Alteration to stucco wall
Permit

16. OG 12–095 (HPA 12–170)
2617 O Street, NW
(Square 1262, Lot 0827)
Residence
Replacement roof at front
Permit

17. OG 12–025 (HPA 12–041)
1432 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1244, Lot 837)
Retail
Sign for DC Jewelry Center
Permit – revised design – options
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012, 1 Dec. 2011)

18. OG 12–054 (HPA N/A)
1329 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1232, Lot 68)
Retail
Sign scheme for "Comfort One Shoes" and "Mephisto"
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012)

19. OG 12–109 (HPA 12–184)
3111 K Street, NW
(Square 1189, Lot 2031)
Theatre
Sign scheme for "AMC"
Permit

20. OG 12–082 (HPA 12–136)
1510 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1255, Lot 839)
Commercial
Alterations to storefront, sign scheme for Luigi Parasmo Salon
Permit – revised design

21. OG 12–089 (HPA 12–148)
1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1271, Lot 0813 )
Commercial/Residential
Alterations to rear – existing
Permit – revised design

22. OG 12–091 (HPA 12–151)
1042 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1188, Lot 113)
Restaurant
Alterations for illumination of storefront – existing
Permit

23. OG 12–092 (HPA 12–152)
3205 Prospect Street, NW
(Square 1218, Lot 102)
Restaurant
Internally–illuminated sign for "Georgetown Falafel & Koshary" – existing
Permit

24. OG 12–096 (HPA 12–171)
1436 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1244, Lot 0863)
Commercial
Sign for "Express Alterations" – existing
Permit

25. OG 12–099 (HPA 12–174)
2910 M Street, NW
(Square 1196, Lot 194)
Retail
Awning and signs for "Charm" – existing
Permit

Consent Calendar

Old Georgetown Board Meeting
2 February 2012

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 12–053 (HPA 12–084)
3033 Dent Place, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 0104)
Residence
Rooftop solar panels
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rooftop solar panels PROVIDED panels are not visible from the street as shown on mock–up installation and documented on supplemental information dated 18 January 2012. There will not be any cables or conduits on front facade.

2. OG 12–085 (HPA 12–139)
1408–10–12 36th Street, NW
(Square 1248, Lots 822, 146 and 145)
Residences
Door surround, transom, window casing
Permit
(Reviewed: siding replacement 5 May 2011 – OG 11–171)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed wood trim including new window casings, door surrounds and cornice as shown in supplemental drawings dated 19 January 2012 PROVIDED detailing matches those found at 1312–1314 36th St NW, including trim board between houses and corner boards at the either end. Recommend applicant consider replacing the doors with four panel doors to bring the character of the facade closer to its original condition.

3. OG 12–098 (HPA 12–173)
2934 M Street, NW
(Square 1196, Lot 802)
Commercial
Alterations to storefront and to rear, sign scheme for "Little Viet Garden"
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 Dec., 6 Oct. 2011 – OG 11–263)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: The Commission regrets that the awning, signs, light fixtures, rear portal and gate, fence and alterations to the rear were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to storefront, sign scheme composed of lettering reading Little Viet Garden back–lit and pin–mounted to cornice and fabric awnings within the openings as shown on supplemental drawings dated __ January 2012. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, including low metal fence and gate as shown in supplemental drawings dated 26 January 2012. Recommend down–light fixtures on lampposts at rear. Single awning covering architectural features on facade, sign scheme, light fixtures with exposed conduits, neon signs, and new features constructed of wood at the rear were not approved and must be removed no later than 30 April 2012.

4. OG 12–100 (HPA 12–175)
3240 O Street, NW
(Square 1231, Lot 144)
Church
Replacement roof
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for replacing existing slate with dark green slate and removal of skylights provided metal ventilator is replicated per drawings dated 19 January 2012.

5. OG 12–101 (HPA 12–176)
1239 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1208, Lot 40)
Commercial
Sign scheme for Loft
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 3 Mar. 2011 – OG 11–106)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for internally–illuminated 12"–tall lettering with opaque faces reading "LOFT" to be located atop projecting bay.

6. OG 12–110 (HPA 12–185)
3254 O Street, NW
(Square 1230, Lot 125)
Residence
Alterations to rear of main house
Permit
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012 – OG 12–083)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to openings on rear and side of main house, and for alterations for new second floor porch as shown in supplemental drawings dated 26 January 2012 which indicate railing within the new door openings. Chimney on rear ell will be retained in place.

7. OG 12–111 (HPA 12–186)
3015 P Street, NW
(Square 1269, Lot 801)
Residence
Alterations to garage off Orchard Lane
Concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to garage at rear alley including extension of foot print to the property line and a gable roof with a ridge line no taller than 15 ft high as shown in supplemental drawings dated 26 January 2012. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission. Note that The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on t his property.

8. OG 12–112 (HPA 12–187)
3015 P Street, NW
(Square 1269, Lot 801)
Residence
Rear addition and alterations
Concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to concept design for proposed one–story rear addition of solarium as shown on supplemental drawings dated 26 January 2012. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission. Note that The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on this property.

9. OG 12–114 (HPA 12–189)
3522 P Street, NW
(Square 1247, Lot 817)
Residence
Replacement windows
Concept

DRAFT RECOMEMNDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of second floor windows on the front facade and on the side wall with all–wood single–glazed windows with 7/8–inch true–divide–lite muntins as shown in supplemental drawings dated 26 January 2012 PROVIDED details match the details of the existing wood window on the first floor which is to remain in place. The shutters will be removed as part of the scope of the work.

10. OG 12–115 (HPA 12–190)
3047 N Street, NW
(Square 1233, Lot 837)
Residence
Alterations to windows
Concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection for issuance of proposed replacement casement and fixed, wood, _____–glazed windows at front of building. 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 February 2012

1. OG 12–061 (HPA 12–106)
3240 P Street, NW
(Square 1244, Lot 0883)
Commercial
Alterations to glass roof at rear
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 5 Jan. 2012)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for rubber membrane roof with skylights at the terrace level which, as proposed, is not appropriate in terms of materials. File new submission of detailed and dimensioned drawings for a metal roof with skylights with a permit application for review by the Commission.

2. OG 12–065 (HPA 12–113)
3120 R Street, NW
(Square 1281, Lot 2012)
Residence
Replacement windows
Concept

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Case was withdrawn by applicant. Submission materials were not sufficient for permit review. File a new submission of detailed drawings for a replacement window standard for all the units in the condominium building with a permit application for review by the Commission.

3. OG 12–090 (HPA 12–149)
3700 O Street, NW (also known as 3522 N Street, NW)
(Square 1321 [1222], Lot 0827)
Residential
Generator for LXR – Nevils Hall
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit of 18 January 2012 indicate that proposed alterations for generator within the courtyard of LXR and Nevils Hall will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the historic Preservation Review Board.

4. OG 12–093 (HPA 12–166)
1322 30th Street, NW
(Square 1242, Lot 817)
Residence
Alterations to rear
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit of 18 January 2012 indicate that proposed alterations to masonry opening at rear will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the historic Preservation Review Board. Any alterations to the design that would make the work visible must be resubmitted to the Commission for review prior to issuance of permit.

5. OG 12–094 (HPA 12–169)
2617 O Street, NW
(Square 1262, Lot 0827)
Residence
Replacement roof at rear
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit of 18 January 2012 indicate that proposed replacement of metal roof at rear will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the historic Preservation Review Board. Recommend relocation of rooftop mechanical equipment to a location where it will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Any alterations to the design that would make the work visible must be resubmitted to the Commission for review prior to issuance of permit.

6. OG 12–102 (HPA 12–177)
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
(Square 1321, Lot 824)
Georgetown University – MedStar Hospital
Storage sheds within Oxygen Tank Courtyard
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit of 18 January 2012 indicate that proposed storage sheds installed within Oxygen Tank Courtyard and behind the approved screen wall will not be visible from public thoroughfare. See previous recommendation under case OG 10–189. Refer to the historic Preservation Review Board. Any alterations to the design that would make the work visible must be resubmitted to the Commission for review prior to issuance of permit.

7. OG 12–113 (HPA 12–188)
1609 34th Street, NW
(Square 1278, Lot 815)
Residence
Rear addition at second floor level
Concept

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit of 18 January 2012 indicate that proposed rear addition at second floor level will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the historic Preservation Review Board.