Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 21 February 2013

CFA 21/FEB/13-a

Location

23rd and E Streets - north of Building #2
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Navy
Property
Potomac Annex
Description
Reinstall statue of Benjamin Rush on a reconstructed base
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the reinstallation of the Benjamin Rush statue that was removed from the the Potomac Annex without approval, and no objection to the recreation and reconstruction of the three-tiered granite base to match the original, which was removed and demolished, as shown in materials received and dated 23 January 2013.

CFA 21/FEB/13-b

Location

40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
United States

Owner
Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
Property
Union Station
Description
Renovations to retail spaces for H&M
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the proposed exterior and interior alterations in the non-historic space currently leased by by Barnes & Noble which will be leased to H&M clothing store in the near future, as shown in materials received and dated 5 February 2013. The work includes: increasing the height of a portion of the roof adjacent to the parking garage to a level just below the existing parapet allowing for a mezzanine level to be created within the retail space; the removal of the existing framework that formerly held a theater sign marquee on exterior of the building; and the removal and relocation of HVAC equipment.

CFA 21/FEB/13-c

Location

401 F Street, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
National Building Museum (Pension Building)
Description
Install temporary exhibition structure and a permanent electrical power supply
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final designs for the temporary installation of an exhibition structure, 'Sprout Space,' on the west lawn of the National Building Museum grounds, provided that the installation will not exceed one year from date of approval and that the grounds will be restored to the previous condition when removed. In addition, no objection to the permanent installation of an electrical power supply to the west lawn, which can be used for future exhibitions and special events, as shown in materials received and dated 11 February 2013.

CFA 21/FEB/13-d

Location

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Arlington, VA
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Marine Corps Exchange, Building 26
Description
Third floor addition
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for a third-floor addition to the Marine Corps Exchange, Building 26, on the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, as shown in materials received and dated 8 February 2013.

CFA 21/FEB/13-e

Location

Engine House No. 14 - 401 Farragut Street, NE
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Description
Temporary structure to house service equipment
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for a temporary structure to house the service equipment of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) Engine House No.14 at 401 Farragut Street, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2013. The FEMS Engine House No. 14 will occupy the temporary structure for the duration of the renovation of the firehouse at 4801 North Capitol Street, NE.

CFA 21/FEB/13-f

Location

Engine Company No. 5
3412 Dent Place, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Property
Engine Company No. 5
Description
Replacement doors, repair/replace windows doors
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for proposed alterations, including repair to masonry, replacement wood doors to match original doors, new window between doors on front facade to match original condition, repair of existing historic windows, replacement of non-historic windows with custom-made wood windows matching details and profiles of historic windows, and new custom-made wood awning storm windows set back from face of brick, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 13 February 2013. (See case OG 13-089, HPA 13-141.) New shutters were deleted from the scope of work. File new submission of drawings for new mechanical systems, to eliminate individual window units and vent on side wall, for review by the Commission. Recommend aluminum overhead doors be replaced with wood doors. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 21/FEB/13-g

Location

410 E Street, NE
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Description
Building renovation, alterations, and additions
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for the proposed building renovation, alterations, and additions to the Stuart-Hobson Middle School, as shown in materials received and dated 8 February 2013.

CFA 21/FEB/13-h

Location

6th and Chesapeake Streets, SE
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Hendley Elementary School
Description
Building rehabilitation and addition
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for the building rehabilitation and additions proposed in the Phase I Modernization project for the Hendley Elementary School, as shown in materials received and dated 12 February 2013.

CFA 21/FEB/13-i

Location

1400 Independence Avenue, SW
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Sidney Yates Building, U.S. Forest Service
Description
Additions and alterations for USDA Child Development Center
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for building alterations and additions for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Development Center, as shown in materials received and dated 8 February 2013. Proposed work includes the addition of a new entryway, a new access ramp and fencing, and a conversion of an existing window into a doorway.

CFA 21/FEB/13-j

Location

former Rudolph Elementary School
5200 2nd Street, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Washington Latin Public Charter School, former Rudolph Elementary School
Description
Building renovation and additions
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

First phase of project approved by delegation. See letter dated 16 January 2013. Construction drawings conform to previously approved final design. ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY DELEGATED TO STAFF