Meeting of the Old Georgetown Board

DRAFT Agenda

2 September 2010

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

I. Administration

Next Meetings:
7 October 2010
4 November 2010
2 December 2010

II. Consent Calendar

III. Submissions and Reviews

1. DISCUSSION ITEM
District Department of Transportation
1045 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, east side
3570 Prospect Street, NW, south side
3000 K Street, NW (30th Street, NW), west side
Capital Bikeshare Program

2. OG 10-145 (HPA 10-261)
1238 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (a.k.a. 3203 Prospect Street, NW)
(Square 1218, Lots 102 and 800)
Commercial
2-story addition to replace one-story structure
Concept – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 July ; 6 May 2010; 5 Nov. 2009 - OG 09-338)

3. OG 10-161 (HPA 10-289)
1815 and 1825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1299, Lot 966)
Retail
Alterations and additions, new building
Concept – revised design
(Reviewed: 3 June 2010)

4. OG 10-206 (HPA 10-370)
1626 (rear) Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1279, Lot 232)
Residential
New construction of townhouses
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 6 Dec. 2007, 4 Oct. 2007 - OG 07-186)

5. OG 10-229 (HPA 10-397)
1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1271, Lot 813)
Mixed-use retail/residential
2-story rear addition, new front and rear dormer, alterations to storefront, replacement windows
Concept
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010, site visit 28 July 2010—OG 10-192)

6. OG 10-230 (HPA 10-398)
3411 Prospect Street,
(Square 1221, Lot 831)
Residence
2-story rear addition, east side in-fill, alterations, garage alterations
Concept

7. OG 10-174 (HPA 10-304)
3059 Q Street, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 259)
Residence
Addition of second floor to garage at rear
Concept – additional information after site visit
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010; site visit 28 July 2010)

8. OG 10-175 (HPA 10-305)
3221 Cherry Hill Lane, NW
(Square 1188, Lot 106)
Residence
Alterations to front and rear for new openings
Permit / concept

9. OG 10-188 (HPA 10-329)
3012 Cambridge Place, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 40)
Residence
Rear addition at 2nd fl level, alterations to 1st fl and basement, parking pad off alley
Concept – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010)

10. OG 10-197 (HPA 10-338)
3100 P Street, NW
(Square 1256, Lot 870)
Residence
Rear addition at second floor and third floors
Concept

11. OG 10-245 (HPA 10-413)
3062 Q Street, NW
(Square 1269, Lot 300)
Residence
3rd story rear addition, alterations to rear, replacement windows
Concept

12. OG 10-248 (HPA 10-416)
1306 36th Street, NW
(Square 1226, Lot 815)
Residence
2-story rear addition, replace front stoop and door
Concept

13. OG 10-225 (HPA 10-393)
2913 Q Street, NW
(Square 1283, Lot 7)
Residence
Rear addition at 2nd floor level, alterations
Concept

14. OG 10-231 (HPA 10-399)
1687 32nd Street, NW
(Square 1281, Lot 11)
Residence
Two-story rear addition
Concept

15. OG 10-234 (HPA 10-402)
2707 N Street, NW
(Square 1236, HPA 10-832)
Residence
3-story rear addition, alterations to front door and stairs
Concept

16. OG 10-236 (HPA 10-404)
3307 M Street, NW
(Square 1205, Lot 79)
Commercial
Sign scheme and alterations for CB2
Concept

17. OG 10-227 (HPA 10-395)
3338 M Street, NW
(Square 1184, Lot 58)
Commercial
Back-lit sign for City Sports
Concept

18. OG 10-210 (HPA 10-375)
1855 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (Square 1299, Lot 1030)
Retail
Alterations to storefront for Unleashed by Petco
Permit
(Reviewed: Mar. 2009 - OG 09-078; 4 Dec. 2008, CFA: 22 Jan 2009 - OG 08-316; 2 Oct., 3 July, CFA 17 July, 5 June 2008 - OG 08-205)

19. OG 10-250 (HPA 10-418)
1855 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1299, Lot 324)
Retail
Back-lit sign scheme for Unleashed by Petco
Permit
(Reviewed: Mar. 2009 - OG 09-078; 4 Dec. 2008, CFA: 22 Jan 2009 - OG 08-316; 2 Oct., 3 July, CFA 17 July, 5 June 2008 - OG 08-205)

20. OG 10-209 (HPA 10-374)
1665 35th Street, NW (also known as 3427 Reservoir Road, NW)
(Square 1294, Lot 41)
Residence
New window openings, wood shutters
Permit

21. OG 10-106 (HPA 10-192)
3014 Dent Place, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 269)
Dent Place Condominiums
Rooftop antennas, dish and cabinet for ClearWire
Permit – additional information after site visit
(Reviewed: 1 Apr. 2010, site visits 30 June and 28 July 2010)

22. OG 10-213 (HPA 10-382)
2500 Q Street, NW
(Square 1264E, Lot 27)
Gateway Georgetown Condominiums
Roof top antenna dish for T-Mobile and cabinet
Permit

23. OG 10-218 (HPA 10-388)
3150 M Street, NW
(Square 1199, Lot 830)
Commercial
Awnings and signs for Serendipity
Concept

24. OG 10-207 (HPA 10-372)
3261 Prospect Street, NW
(Square 1218, Lot 815)
Commercial
Replace awning/sign for Tuscany cafe – existing
Permit

25. OG 10-222 (HPA 10-390)
1424 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1244, Lot 869)
Retail
Sign for Aashik – existing
Permit

26. OG 10-232 (HPA 10-400)
3056 M Street, NW
(Square 1198, Lot 75)
Commercial
Awning for Thunder Burger and Bar and sign scheme - existing
Permit

27. OG 10-241 (HPA 10-409)
1601 35th Street, NW
(Square 1277, Lot 818)
Residence
Rear staircase, HVAC on roof, terrace - existing
Permit

IV. Other Submissions

Draft Consent Calendar

Old Georgetown Board Meeting
2 September 2010

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 10-204 (HPA 10-368)
1611 29th Street, NW
(Square 1284, Lot 4)
Residence
Replacement windows at rear
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement casement windows at the rear as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010.

2. OG 10-208 (HPA 10-373)
3427 Reservoir Road, NW

(Square 1294, Lot 41)
Residence
Metal fence and gates, brick pavers at parking pad
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including extension of fence and new gates to match detailing of existing fence, and brick paving of parking pad and driveway. Existing planting beds along the perimeter will remain.

3. OG 10-211 (HPA 10-377)
1609 31st Street, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 874)
Residence
Fence and gate on side yard – in progress
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: The Commission regrets that the installation of the fence and gate was initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed fence and gate to screen mechanical equipment as shown in supplemental drawing dated 23 August 2010 which indicate a 1-ft set back from the front wall of the building. Fence and gate must be painted or stained dark green or black.

4. OG 10-214 (HPA 10-383)
2922 N Street, NW
(Square 1211, Lot 830)
Residence
Replace front stoop
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of front stoop with a new wood landing and metal railings. Historic railing around areaway will be repaired.

5. OG 10-216 (HPA 10-385)
3221 M Street, NW
(Square 1207, Lot 114)
Retail
Sign and awnings for Barbour
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign composed of 12-inch-high pin-mounted back-lit letters reading "Barbour" and for two black woven fabric awnings with 4-inch-high lettering on valances as shown in drawings dated 20 August 2010.

6. OG 10-217 (HPA 10-387)
3150 M Street, NW
(Square 1199, Lot 830)
Commercial
New stairs and replacement stairs, alterations to door
Permit/concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new stairs and alterations to door, and for repair/replacement-in-kind of existing stairs as shown in supplemental drawings dated 20 August 2010.

7. OG 10-219 (HPA 10-387)
3254 O Street, NW
(Square 1230, Lot 809)
Residence
Replacement fence
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 7 ft high cedar replacement fence to match design of fence at opposite property line. Fence must be stained.

8. OG 10-220 (HPA 10-388)
1223 30th Street, NW
(Square 1210, Lot 199)
Residence
Alterations to rear, replacement windows, rooftop mechanical equipment
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: Consent Calendar 3 June 2010 - OG 10-150)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, including French doors and glazing at lower level, new window opening at first floor level, replacement windows at rear, and rooftop mechanical equipment PROVIDED equipment is located where it will not be visible from public thoroughfare.

9. OG 10-221 (HPA 10-390)
1353-55 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1243, Lot 812
Commercial
Alterations to rear balconies for egress stairs
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear balconies, including replacement decking, metal railings and new egress stairs.

10. OG 10-223 (HPA 10-391)
1237 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1208, Lot 41)
Commercial
Sign for Madewell
Permit – revised design
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010 – Consent Calendar - OG 10-180; 6 May 2010 - OG 10-132)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for vinyl lettering "Madewell" sign with 13-inch tall "M" to be applied to single light transom as indicated in drawings dated 13 August 2010.

11. OG 10-226 (HPA 10-394)
3319 Cady's Alley, NW
(Square 1184, Lot 58)
Retail
Alterations for new shop window
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations at courtyard for new shop window.

12. OG 10-228 (HPA 10-396)
1675 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1280, Lot 1006)
Retail
One-story rear addition, sign for Aesthetica and light fixture in front
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed one-story rear addition, or for painted sign reading "Aesthetica" or for light fixture above entry door as shown in supplemental drawings dated 23 August 2010.

13. OG 10-233 (HPA 10-401)
3265 P Street, NW
(Square 1255, Lot 229)
Residence
Gate
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new 6-ft high gate or to option to replace fence to match existing with new gate.

14. OG 10-237 (HPA 10-405)
1626 32nd Street, NW
(Square 1280, Lot 894)
Residence
1-story rear addition, replacement windows
Concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to concept design for proposed one-story rear addition and replacement of second floor windows with casements as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions, details and cut-sheets, for review by the Commission.

15. OG 10-238 (HPA 10-406)
3050 N Street, NW
(Square 1209, Lot 833)
Residence
Fire escape ladder – existing, replace railing on roof deck
Permit
(Reviewed: Consent Calendar 6 May 2010 - OG 10-140)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: The Commission regrets that the fire escape ladder was installed prior to final review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for existing ladder and enclosure and for proposed replacement of the existing railing on lower level roof deck with a wood railing with traditional detailing as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010.

16. OG 10-239 (HPA 10-407)
1513 30th Street, NW
(Square 1268, Lot 1)
Residence
Rear addition
Permit
(Reviewed: 1 Apr. 2010 - OG 10-103)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit to add a second story to an existing rear addition, laying up new face brick as required, replacing 6/6 windows with 2/2 windows, cutting one sill to accommodate a door, relocating condenser units to main roof and installing new metal roofs as indicated in drawings dated 19 August 2010.

17. OG 10-240 (HPA 10-408)
3140 Dumbarton Street, NW
(Square 1232, Lot 812)
Residence
Alterations, replacement windows, fence, rooftop mechanical equipment
Permit
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010 - OG 10-196)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, replacement wood single-hung windows, roof top mechanical equipment provided it is located where it is not visible from public thoroughfare, and fence around partial rear yard as shown in supplemental drawings dated 23 August 2010.

18. OG 10-242 (HPA 10-410)
3142 P Street, NW
(Square 1256, Lot 0886)
Residence
New masonry garden walls, rear doors at garage
Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new and replacement garden walls at rear to match existing and for rear alterations to garage door as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010.

19. OG 10-243 (HPA 10-411)
3142 P Street, NW
(Square 1256, Lot 0886)
Residence
Alterations: raise roof, dormer, cupola, garage door, shutters
Permit
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010 - OG 10-179)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including new roof and mechanical equipment well over east wing, wood shutters on street facade, electrical light fixtures by entrance door, rear shed dormer over garage, cupola and garage door as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010.

20. OG 10-247 (HPA 10-415)
1300 30th Street, NW
(Square 1233, Lot 834)
Residence
One-story rear addition
Concept

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to concept design for proposed one-story addition as indicated in drawings dated 20 August 2010.

21. OG 10-249 (HPA 10-417) 3509 M Street, NW (Square 1203, Lot 42) Residence Replacement windows, alterations after lightning/fire Permit

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of vinyl windows with wood windows with weights and pulleys as shown in supplemental drawings dated 24 August 2010.

Other Submissions

Old Georgetown Board Meeting
2 September 2010

1. OG 10-097 (HPA 10-171) 2511 Q Street, NW (Square 1287, Lot 22) Rock Creek Gardens West Alterations to replacement windows, remove canopy Permit (Reviewed: 1 Apr. 2010)

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Case has been inactive for a period of time. Submitted materials for proposed alterations to replacement windows that were installed prior to review or permit are insufficient for permit review. Request a mock-up installation of proposed alterations at the corner and triple windows conditions for review. File a new submission no later than the 14 October 2010 deadline for review by the Old Georgetown Board at its 4 November 2010 meeting.

2. OG 10-186 (HPA 10-327)
1624 30th Street, NW
(Square 1282, Lot 231)
Residence
Remove front porch, replace steps and portico
Permit
(Reviewed: 3 Jun. 2010 - OG 10-158)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed demolition of front porch and replacement with proposed smaller porch. The porch is an integral feature of the original design of this house, part of a group of buildings including the adjacent rowhouses on 30th Street and two rowhouses on Cambridge Place, NW, all built in 1909. The porch is a contributing element to the historic character of the building, the row, and the Old Georgetown Historic District. Recommend reconstruction of porch to its original condition, replacing non-historic elements, repairing historic elements, and replicating details as required. See previous recommendation against the concept design for the removal of the porch reviewed as case OG 10-158 (HPA 10-286).

3. OG 10-192 (HPA 10-333)
1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1271, Lot 813)
Mixed-use retail/residential
Alterations and Demolition of rear wall and ell, 2-story rear addition
Permit
(Reviewed: 1 July 2010, site visit 28 July 2010)

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Permit application submission was superseded by Concept submission under case OG 10-229.

4. OG 10-205 (HPA 10-369)
1337 30th Street, NW
(Square 1241, Lot 127)
Residence
Rooftop solar panels
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 August 2010 indicate that proposed installation of roof top solar panels will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

5. OG 10-215 (HPA 10-384)
1665 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
(Square 1280, Lot 827)
Mixed-use commercial/residential
2-story rear addition
Permit/concept

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 August 2010 indicate that proposed 2-story rear addition will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Projecting sign on storefront was installed without review or permit and must be submitted for review no later than the 14 October 2010 deadline for the Old Georgetown Board meeting on 4 November 2010.

6. OG 10-224 (HPA 10-392)
2901 M Street, NW
(Square 1210, Lot 825)
Wachovia
Replacement ATM and sign
Permit

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Location of ATM is inside interior vestibule. Work to be interior work only.

7. OG 10-235 (HPA 10-403)
3200 P Street, NW
(Square 1256, Lot 60)
Residence
Alterations to rear
Permit
(Reviewed: 3 June 2010 - OG 10-147)

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 August indicate that alterations to rear will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

8. OG 10-246 (HPA 10-415)
2912 Dumbarton Street, NW
(Square 1234, Lot 829)
Residence
Rear deck
Concept

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 August 2010 indicate that proposed construction of rear deck will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

9. OG 10-251 (HPA 10-419)
1411 36th Street, NW
(Square 1247, Lot 117)
Residence
Stairs and landing – in progress
Permit

RECOMMNEDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 August 2010 indicate that proposed stairs and landing at rear, now under construction, will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.