Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 December 2010

No objection to general concept design for proposed two-story addition as shown in supplemental drawings dated 19 November 2010 which will require demolition of 1910s one-story structure at rear of property. File new submission of concept development drawings, including materials, dimensions and details for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Concept case for a roof deck at rear has been inactive for a period of time. File new submission of required materials with concept application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed rear addition, partial demolition and alterations as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 November 2010, with revisions for paired windows on side wall and for band of second floor openings at rear. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that the awning, signs and alterations were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for replacement woven fabric awning with lettering reading 'Thunder Burger and Bar' limited to 12-inch-high valance and for one menu board ONLY. Applied logo on windows, second menu box and third light fixture were not approved and must be removed no later than 31 March 2011. Lettering on side panels of awnings were not approved and were deleted from this permit application. Request property owner remove light fixtures on facade which were installed prior to review or permit and paint pickled brick at the storefront level which is not appropriate to this building and the historic district. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels on rails between parapet walls. Recommend rails be painted matt black. The installation was acceptable in this building because of the height of the three story building and the limited visibility from the street. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 7-ft-high wood fence and gates at rear alley as shown in supplemental drawings dated 23 November 2010 provided work meets all code requirements. Fence and gates must be painted or stained. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of asphalt shingle roof and skylight, damaged by fire, with shingle roof and skylight to match existing. The Commission strongly encourages property owner to replace roof with a hand-pressed standing seam metal roof which is more historically appropriate to this building. Replacement of windows and doors were deleted from this permit application. File separate submission of detailed drawings with permit application for replacement of windows and doors damaged by fire for review by the Commission. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to increase the depth of the existing window well on front facade (dimensions and placement will not change), new basement stairs at rear, and new windows at basement level PROVIDED detailing of new wood window matches detailing of existing windows, brickmold and wood mullion; and that new fence matches placement and design of existing fence. Wood fences must be painted or stained. 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.

The Commission regrets that the replacement windows were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for existing wood replacement windows PROVIDED half screens are installed. This structure is outside of the period of significance for the historic district. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed roof top addition and alterations, including alterations to entry doors, new folding doors at rear and wood replacement casement windows throughout, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 6 December 2010. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed projecting sign ONLY. A small projecting sign at this location is reasonable as advertisement for a second floor merchant. All other signs on second floor windows, including neon signs close to the glass which are not appropriate and were not approved, must be removed no later than 31 January 2011. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 2-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 November and 30 November 2010 which indicate light fixtures with a metal cap. Existing painted standing seam tin roof on front slope of roof is not part of the scope of work on this project and will remain in place. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels on roof of rear ell PROVIDED mounting of panels to roof's standing seams is no more than 7 inches high, all panels are facing the same direction and exposed electrical conduit is placed where it is not visible from the street as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 December 2010. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed lattice screen along areaway. Screen must be painted to match existing wood gate and fence as shown in supplemental drawings dated 16 December 2010. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed one-story rear addition with roof deck as shown in supplemental drawings dated 18 November 2010 which indicate wood lattice screen above party wall extension. Screen must be painted or stained. Note: The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on this property. 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rear addition to second floor level, alterations to rear facade and pergola as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 December 2010. Approval is conditional on new gates to screen parking pad being part of the construction. Alterations to parking pad, new steps at rear and vents on front facade, which were not approved, were crossed out from the drawings and were deleted from this permit application. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for parking pad and gates for review by the Commission. 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.

No objection to general concept design for proposed rear addition of office building as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 November 2010, which will require the demolition of the 1907 and 1926 rear additions. Recommend further study of treatment of rear (east) facade, landscape plan and impact to adjacent mature trees, selection of materials, mechanical equipment, cornice profile, and use of bird-safe glass on hyphen. File new submission of concept design development drawings, including materials, dimensions and details, for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of vinyl windows on front facade with wood double hung windows with half screens and for replacement wood door and transom as shown in supplemental drawings dated 2 December 2010 which indicate recreation of original 7-inch-wide mullion between paired windows in first floor opening. Wood door and windows must be painted. Second light fixture was not approved and was deleted from this permit application. 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.