Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 November 2006

OG 06-230

HPA number
HPA 06-370
Location

1215 28th Street, NW
United States

Property
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Description
Skylights, cameras, and signs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alteration to the historic Corcoran School, including signs, security cameras, and skylights as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 9 November 2006 indicating sign comprised of pin-mounted letters no taller than 9-inches. Skylights on East and South roofs, which would be visible from a public thoroughfare, were NOT approved and have been deleted from this application. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-253

HPA number
HPA 06-418
Location

1715 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
HSBC Bank
Description
Alterations to and additions for new bank branch - options
Review Type
Concept - revised design
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for new facades on existing structure as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 October 2006. Recommend further study of detailing of limestone elements, simplification of cornice details, and sign scheme composed of non-internally-illuminated letters no taller than 12-inches and located above storefronts. File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready. Recommend a separate permit application for sign scheme for review by the Commission when ready.

OG 06-284

HPA number
HPA 06-476
Location

3299 K Street, NW
United States

Property
The Paper Mill
Description
Alterations to entrance door, new glass canopy
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to entrance and new frosted glass canopy as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 October 2006. File new submission of working drawings including details, dimensions, and material samples with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

OG 06-285

HPA number
HPA 06-477
Location

1048 29th Street, NW
United States

Property
Four Seasons Hotel – Brawner
Description
Addition of three residential floors, alterations to storefront and new masonry openings
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
Returned without Action. Case was withdrawn by applicant. Concept for addition of three floors and alterations to the existing structure was not approved as proposed.

OG 06-287

HPA number
HPA 06-483
Location

3253 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows, alterations to side wall - in progress
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
The Commission regrets that work was initiated without a permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations at rear and for masonry openings on side wall as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 2 November 2006, which indicate proposed second story rear balcony has been deleted from this application. Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed MW windows with pvc muntins which were NOT approved and are inappropriate to the historic building. Existing temporary wood replacement windows must be replaced with an approved window no later than 30 April 2007. File new submission of alternate 2/2 replacement wood windows with new permit application for review by the Commission when ready. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-289

HPA number
HPA 06-501
Location

2520 Q Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Excavation of rear yard for parking pad off East Place, retaining walls, stairs, fence and gate
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed excavation of rear yard for parking pad, retaining walls, stairs, wood fence and gate PROVIDED a vertical board fence is used rather than the proposed stockade which was NOT approved. Fence must be stained or painted. File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

OG 06-290

HPA number
HPA 06-503
Location

1244 Potomac Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Iron security door at basement entrance, iron guards at basement window
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed iron security door at basement entrance and iron guards at basement window as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 25 October 2006. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-294

HPA number
HPA 06-508
Location

3425 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Repair and reinstallation of front steps, replacement landing, modifications to existing fence
Review Type
Permit and Public Space Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit and Public Space Permit for proposed repair and re-installation of historic Aquia Creek sandstone steps and new Ohio buff sandstone landing with new iron railing, and for modifications to existing iron fences on front and side yards. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-296

HPA number
HPA 06-512
Location

3315 Cady's Alley, NW
United States

Property
Relish, Design within Reach, Bulthaup – Collectibles Gallery, Illuminations, Leopold's Cafe
Description
Sign scheme with projecting banners and signs - existing
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

The Commission regrets that signs and banners were installed without permits. Existing 'Leopold's cafe' banner at 3318 M Street must be removed no later than 28 February 2007 and replaced with previously approved banner (OG 03-028). Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for three existing projecting banners featuring 'Relish' at 3312 Cady's Alley. No objection to issuance of permit(s) for: existing banner 'Design Within Reach' at 3307 Cady's Alley; existing projecting banner 'Leopold's cafe' at 3315 Cady's Alley; existing wall-mounted sign 'Collectibles Gallery' at 3320 Cady's Alley; existing projecting aluminum sign 'Illuminations' at 3323 Cady's Alley; and existing sign comprised of pin-mounted letters 'Bulthaup' at 3324 Cady's Alley as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 23 October 2006. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-297

HPA number
HPA 06-513
Location

1069 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Polo Ralph Lauren
Description
Sign scheme, including projecting sign and on show window, planter box
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign scheme comprised of projecting sign and graphics on show window and entry door reading 'RRL & Co.', for new planter box and for repair of existing iron stoop as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 8 November 2006. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-298

HPA number
HPA 06-514
Location

1645 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Williams-Addison House, also known as Oak Crest and Friendly Estate
Description
Replacement-in-kind of slate roof, replacement copper roof
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement-in-kind of existing roof using Buckingham slate on Mansard roof and either copper or Kaynar finish metal on roof of rear wing as shown in supplemental information received and dated 22 November 2006. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-303

HPA number
HPA 06-519
Location

2800 O Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to window well and new window opening at basement level
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to window and door at basement entrance, and for new window opening on front facade at basement PROVIDED new window and well match dimensions of existing window and well, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 9 November 2006. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-304

HPA number
HPA 06-520
Location

2901 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Wachovia Bank
Description
Replacement windows and doors - in progress
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

The Commission regrets that the windows and doors were replaced without review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for existing replacement insulated windows and doors at first floor PROVIDED existing oversized 'Wachovia' sign on M Street facade, which was NOT approved, is removed. See previous recommendation on signage (OG 04-117). File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, for sign scheme of one sign no larger than 12-inches high on each facade, with separate permit application for review by the Commission when ready. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-305

HPA number
HPA 06-521
Location

1675 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
One-story addition at second floor level over side wing, one-story rear addition at first floor level, and enclosure of rear porch
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed one-story addition at second floor above side wing, for one story rear addition at first floor, and for enclosure of rear porch. New slate and brick must match existing materials. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation OG 06-260. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-306

HPA number
HPA 06-522
Location

3315-3319 Cady's Alley, NW
United States

Description
Alterations to storefront and sign
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to storefronts and for wall mounted sign reading 'Leopold Lounge'. File new submission of detailed drawings, including dimensions, and separate permit application for sign scheme for 3319 Cady's Alley for review by the Commission when ready. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-309

HPA number
HPA 06-525
Location

3047 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Two-story rear addition, retaining wall and stairs at rear, new front driveway and parking pad (existing curb-cut), replacement front garden walls
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST concept of alterations for front yard parking pad which is not appropriate to the character of the historic district. No objection to concept design for proposed two-story rear addition and alterations to rear yard which will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

OG 06-311

HPA number
HPA 06-527
Location

3221 Volta Place, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
One-story rear and side addition, garden wall and third floor dormer
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for proposed one-story rear and side addition with a shed roof, alterations for window openings on alley wall and for addition of a dormer as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 15 November 2006. Proposed skylights were NOT approved. File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

OG 06-313

HPA number
HPA 06-505
Location

1070 30th Street, NW
United States

Property
Camlai Hair Nail Skin Care
Description
Pella storm door with sign
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign comprised of 3-inch vinyl letters, 'Camlai', applied to glass of new storm door PROVIDED frame of storm door is wood rather than aluminum. Note: Because application is pending final zoning review, any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.

OG 06-314

HPA number
HPA 06-532
Location

1524 34th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement roof
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 20 September 2006 indicate that proposed roof replacement will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board.