Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 November 2010

Returned without Action. Although there is no objection to the general concept of a mural on the north party wall of this building, the case has been inactive for a period of time. Recommend further study of designs that represent architectural elements. File new submission of detailed and dimensioned drawings for sign and new doors with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations for new opening at lower level for paired wood doors and replacement folding doors at upper level as shown in supplemental drawings dated 16 November 2010. Submitted materials are not sufficient for permit review. 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.

Returned without Action. Supplemental materials dated 16 November 2010 indicate that work at rear of row house, including 4-ft deck, stairs to garden, skylights, French doors and replacement windows, will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Rooftop mechanical equipment must be located where it will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Work conforms to recommendations of the Old Georgetown Board given in association with work on the street facade. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Replacement of windows and doors on street facade was deleted from this permit application. File separate submission of detailed drawings and cut-sheets with permit application for replacement windows and doors on front facade for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rear addition and construction of two townhouses facing on 33rd Street as shown in supplemental drawings dated 15 November 2010 which indicate gable was deleted from design. File separate submission of detailed drawings and cut-sheets for window selection for street facade with permit application 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.

The Commission regrets that the entry door and light fixtures were installed prior to review or permit. Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed awnings and signs. The case has been inactive for a period of time. Recommend individual awnings over each door facing on Wisconsin Avenue and studies of a shed awning over corner entrance. File new submission of detailed drawings, including cut-sheets for door and light fixtures and material sample for awnings, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

The Commission regrets that the sign, logo, light fixtures, and menu boards were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for existing lettering reading 'Zenobia Lounge' and Arabic text only as shown in red-lined supplemental drawings dated 23 September 2010 which indicate that existing logo, light fixtures on projecting arm, neon sign, 3-inch-high lettering and menu boards, all of which were not approved, were crossed out from this permit application and must be removed no later than 31 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 alterations, including replacement entry doors, new hardware, internally-illuminated sign composed of black and white lettering no taller than 9 inches high reading 'Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics' installed 6 inches behind the glass and for uniform color on storefront as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 October 2010. Projecting sign 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.

No objection to concept design for two-story rear addition and alterations as shown in supplemental drawings dated 21 October 2010 with recommendations to lower head height over rear windows and reducing the number of lights on sliding doors. File new submission of working drawings, including site plan, details, dimensions, and cut-sheets for windows, doors and light fixtures, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to storefront and new pediment dormer at front and shed dormer and window alterations at rear as well as new one-story and two-story rear additions provided that existing exterior brick stair at ell is maintained in its entirety as interior element, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 10 November 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 replacement front entry wood door. New wood door will be painted. 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.

Returned without Action. Permit application for 2-story rear addition was withdrawn by written request of applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including repair of original siding on front facade; replacement wood entry door, transom, light fixture and operable wood shutters and alterations to brick stairs as shown in supplemental drawings dated 4 November 2010. Applicant agreed to installation of new stucco on side wall to cover remnant of siding and to match color and texture of existing stucco. 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. Front windows will be repaired.

The Commission regrets that awning and signs were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed Sunbrella fabric awning with lettering reading 'Camper' limited to the 1-ft-high valance as shown in supplemental drawings dated 2 November 2010. Lettering on side panels 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement double-sided vertical board wood fence along east property line. Fence's bracing supports will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Fence must be stained or painted to match existing fence on south property line. 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 sign composed of 8-inch-high bronze letters reading 'Billy Reid' pin-mounted through mortar joints to wall space above entrance door, and for 4-inch-high letters at base of shop windows as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 October 2010. Projecting sign was deleted from this permit application. Roll-up security grilles, tracks and cabinets will be removed as part of this permit. 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 at second floor level and for alterations to rear wing as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 October and 3 November 2010 which indicate double hung windows replacing multi-lite bow window at lower level. 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 single-glazed windows on projecting bay and for alterations, including replacement door, transom, trim, new interior storm windows, and modification to existing brick steps as shown in supplemental drawings dated 10 November 2010. No objection to 2 1/2 inch high lettering reading 'Gallery' applied to transom glass. 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 concept design development for treatment of facade for new building at 1825 Wisconsin and alterations to existing building at 1815 Wisconsin as shown in supplemental drawings dated 25 October 2010. Recommend relocation of sprinkler and electric rooms to provide storefront windows, renovation of north facade of 1815 building, simplification of sign and awning scheme, use of downlights only, and further study of gateway vegetation. File new submission of working drawings, including site plan, dimensions, details, cut-sheets, landscape plan, etc. with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for new tripartite clad window to match existing as indicated in drawings dated 15 October 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.

Returned without Action. Submitted supplemental drawings dated 25 October 2010 indicate that solar panels and supporting frame will be installed where they will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA technical review which may cause the installation to be visible must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for one-story rear addition and alterations as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 October and 4 November 2010 which include options for wood screen atop raised party wall. File new submission of working drawings, including site plan, dimensions, details, cut sheets and product information, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, including new composition of rear addition faced with new wood siding, and wood replacement windows sized for masonry openings and matching detailing and profile of original windows. Recommend removal of iron fence on public space and either extension of the sidewalk to the building's edge or a planting bed. Trash cans must be removed from their location on public space. File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions, cut-sheets and product information for windows, doors, light fixtures and mechanical equipment, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations including replacement wood windows on sides and rear, replacement wood carriage doors on first floor opening, in-fill CMU walls with brick, and new window openings as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 November 2010 which indicate single hung replacement wood windows retaining existing or matching original brickmold and using half screens. 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.