Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 19 April 2012

CFA 19/APR/12-a

Location

15th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
United States

Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Description
New museum - foundation to grade and vertical cores
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for the foundation-to-grade and four concrete internal vertical core structures, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. Overall project will be submitted at a later date. Submission conforms to previously approved concept designs and will allow phased construction of the building.

CFA 19/APR/12-b

Location

3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW - Lower zoo precinct adjacent to the Great Cats Exhibit
United States

Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
New Conservation Carousel and pavilion
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for a new Conservation Carousel and pavilion, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. Project conforms to the previous recommendations of the Commission.

CFA 19/APR/12-c

Location

Massachusetts Avenue, 5th, 6th and I Streets, NW
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
Chinatown Park, Reservation 72
Description
Rehabilitation of park
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for the rehabilitation of the landscaping, curbs, benches, walkways, replacement trash receptacles, and the south sidewalk in Reservation 72, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. Project conforms to previously approved concept design.

CFA 19/APR/12-d

Location

Massachusetts Avenue, L, 12th and 11th Streets, NW
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
Burke Park, Reservation 68
Description
Rehabilitation of park
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the rehabilitation of the landscaping, curbs, benches, walkways, and the installation of additional benches, trash receptacles, and decorative landscaping in Reservation 68, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012.

CFA 19/APR/12-e

Location

3522 International Court, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of State
Property
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Description
New water features at entrances
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the installation of new water features at the visitor entrance and at the front fence between the vehicular gates, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012.

CFA 19/APR/12-f

Location

550 17th Street, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Description
Installation of two temporary rooftop air-handling units
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the installation of two temporary rooftop air-handling units on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's main office building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012.

CFA 19/APR/12-g

Location

Arlington, VA
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Defense
Property
Pentagon
Description
New secure access control points at A & E Drive and Corridor 5 (Memorial Gate)
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for the new secure access control points at A & E Drive and Corridor 5 (Memorial Gate), as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. Refer to Virginia State Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 19/APR/12-h

Location

Arlington, VA
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall
Description
Back-up electrical generation equipment
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the revised final plans for the installation of six new electrical generators adjacent to buildings #241, 247, 251, 404, 483, and 523 at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. It is understood that the installation of screen walls around the new equipment will be submitted as a separate project. Refer to Virginia State Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 19/APR/12-i

Location

4th and P streets, SW
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Fort McNair
Description
Back-up electrical generation equipment
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for the installation of two new electric generators adjacent to buildings #20 and #21 at Fort McNair, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012.

CFA 19/APR/12-j

Location

3700 North Capitol Street, NW - Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Defense
Property
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Description
Sherman Quadrangle walkway realignment; Realignment of the walkway between the Sherman and Scott Buildings
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the realignment of the walkway between the Sherman and Scott Buildings in the Sherman Quadrangle, as shown in materials received and dated 30 March 2012. Project conforms to the previous recommendations of the Commission.

CFA 19/APR/12-k

Location

3700 North Capitol Street, NW - Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Defense
Property
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Description
Covered outdoor patio adjacent to Quarters 40
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for a new covered outdoor patio adjacent to the historic Quarters 40 building, as shown in materials received and dated 30 March 2012. Project includes the removal of dilapidated carport structure that was added to Quarters 40 in the 1960s.

CFA 19/APR/12-l

Location

500 Indiana Avenue, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Courts
Property
H. Carl Moultrie I Courthouse
Description
Replacement skylights and glazing in north curtain wall
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the proposed replacement skylights and the north curtain wall glazing with low-iron clear laminated safety glass, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012, provided the new glazing matches that of the recently remodeled Indiana Avenue entrance.

CFA 19/APR/12-m

Location

330 7th Street, NE
United States

Owner
D.C. Public Library
Property
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Description
Building renovation and rear stair addition
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to the concept design for the interior renovation and a new rear stair addition, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012.

CFA 19/APR/12-n

Location

1730 R Street, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization
Property
Ross Elementary School
Description
Building renovation and facade repairs
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the final design for the proposed replacement of exterior doors, masonry restoration, and window repairs in phase 1 of the project, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. No objection to the installation of an entrance canopy at the main doors on the east side of the building in phase 2 of the project, provided additional construction details are provided.

CFA 19/APR/12-o

Location

611 N Street, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of Real Estate Services
Property
Multi-family residence
Description
Alterations and additions to an existing building for semi-permanent housing for women
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the revised final design for the reconfiguration and modernization of an existing structure that was a former police station located at 611 N Street, NW, for use as a Women's Supportive House Facility, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2012. The revised design does not include the addition of new floors as shown in the previously approved scheme.

CFA 19/APR/12-p

Location

1800 F Street, NW
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
GSA Headquarters Building
Description
Additions for retail space and modifications to the south building entrance
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

Project approved by delegation. See letter dated 17 April 2012. Final plans conform to previously approved concept design.