OG 14-059

HPA number
HPA 14-101
Location

3001 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign for 'Little Penguin'
Review Type
Permit

Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign composed of letters no taller than 7 1/2 inches reading 'Little Penguin' as shown in supplemental drawings dated 2 January 2013 which indicate letters attached to wood sign panel PROVIDED sign brackets on M Street, which were not approved, are removed prior to the installation of new sign. Applicant removed existing sign on 30th Street and blade signs on M Street, which were not approved. No objection to painting the wood storefront the 'Paramount' color. Recommend that existing exposed electric conduits on facade of this individually designated historic landmark are removed prior to installation of sign. Note that the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown holds an easement on this property. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.