Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 April 2005

No objection, with recommendations, to general concept design for proposed work on Addison Elementary Public School as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 28 March 2005. Work on site includes iron fences and gates along P Street, driveway and parking lot with vinyl-clad chain-link fence to separate playground area, and handicapped access ramps. Alterations to building include replacement aluminum-clad wood windows and doors, reconstruction of roof with simulated slate shingles and pre-finished standing seam metal roof. The Commission recommends that window muntin division should allow for vertical lights, or use of 1/1 windows as an acceptable option. In addition, if chimneys cannot be rebuilt of maintainable materials, the preference would be for the removal of the chimneys rather than the proposed fake chimney of brick-faced wood-frame construction, which was NOT approved. File new submission of working drawings, including roof, muntin, window and door construction details, product literature, material and color samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to concept design for proposed four-story rear addition, removal of existing rear addition, and alterations to front facade, including 2/2 true-divided-lights wood replacement windows and new storefront as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 25 March and 14 April 2005 which indicate a glass insert between widened brick piers at base of building. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement vertical board fence with lattice on garden side of new fence to match existing. New fence must be painted or stained. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of signs for Riggs bank with signs reading 'PNC Bank', including new pin-mounted letters no taller than 11-inches high to match existing and two plaques to either side of entrance to match existing. Damaged wall will be repaired.. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 4 April 2005 indicate that proposed window well for egress from basement will not be visible from public space. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign composed of brushed stainless steel pin-mounted letters no taller than 11-inches high reading 'hu's shoes' and logo, and for four light fixtures on 10-inch arms to replace existing fixtures, as shown in supplemental information received and dated 29 March 2005.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of wood replacement windows with 6/6 muntin division on upper two floors and 9/9 muntin division on full height first floor windows without wood panel, with the use of half-screens as agreed to by applicant and shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 9 May 2005. Recommend front door be repaired and transom over door be retained. Shutters and light fixture were not part of this review as additional information is needed. File separate submission of detailed drawings and product literature for light fixture and shutters, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed reconstruction of pier and brick retaining wall, which failed structurally, using salvaged brick and new brick to match existing if needed, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 10 May 2005. Supplemental drawings indicate a low wall and an iron fence, to match detailing of existing gate, installed for a section of the wall behind a brick pier, in coordination with neighbor's landscape plan as shown in drawing dated 7 April 2005. Erect a brick sample panel for review by the Commission prior to installation of new brick. Metal gates are to be repaired as per separate permit application under case OG 04-267. File separate submission of working drawings with permit application for proposed repair/replacement of driveway for review by the Commission when ready. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, including enclosure of lower porch, new hardi-plank siding, replacement windows, new door and stairs to yard, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 24 March and 5 April 2005 PROVIDED wood windows and door are installed rather than the aluminum clad option, which was NOT approved. Recommend windows on side wall facing alley be replaced to match new windows. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement vertical board gate as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 30 March 2005 which indicate detailing of new gate to match detailing of remaining fence. New gate must be painted to match. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement-in-kind of concrete driveway and curb on public space for entrance to the garage of The Foundry building, which is repair work, PROVIDED it complies with public space requirements. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for two proposed black Sunbrella fabric awnings with lettering on valance reading 'Gore Dean' PROVIDED valance is no more than 12-inches high as red-lined in drawings. Previously proposed awnings on second floor windows were not included in this permit application.

No objection to concept design for alterations to front facade ONLY. Refer the proposed demolition work and alterations to the historic building at the rear, which is not visible from public thoroughfare, to the Historic Preservation Review Board. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for two proposed box signs with pin-mounted back-lit letters no taller than 10-inches high reading 'Bank of Washington', one in front of louvers on Wisconsin Avenue storefront and one over canopy over entrance on K St; and for vinyl letters no taller than 4-inches applied on transom over entry door, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 21 April 2005. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for two proposed woven fabric awnings with lettering on 8-inch high valance reading 'Hershey's Ice Cream' and attached to existing storefront mullions as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 4 April 2005. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit ONLY for proposed revisions to approved design to include installation of two light fixtures with aluminum finish to either side of courtyard storefront as shown in supplemental information received and dated 6 April 2005. Existing light fixtures which were installed without review or permit must be removed no later than 31 July 2005. See previous Recommendation (OG 04-263). File separate submission for concept review of proposed retractable sails over the plaza, awning, pin-mounted sign and alterations, which have been deleted from this permit application.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to The Flour Mill, including handicapped access ramp, expansion of lobby space, new paving, railings, landscape plan and refurbishing of light fixtures as shown in supplemental information received and dated 7 April 2005. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-084). Painted signs were not part of this permit application as they were previously disapproved. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign with letters no larger than 12-inches high reading 'Snap', for replacement front door and for removal of shutters as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 19 April 2005. Supplemental drawings indicate that sign will not be internally illuminated. The previously proposed internally-illuminated sign was out-of-character and not appropriate for this residential/office street and was NOT approved. Menu sign, which was NOT approved, has been deleted from this application. Recommend study of the design for a menu box which must be submitted for review by the Commission when ready. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to concept design for proposed two story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 28 March 2005. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for revision to approved design to incorporate removal of door surround, a new wood front double door, and replacement 1/1 double hung, double insulated Pella wood window sashes as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 28 March and 7 April 2005. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to concept design for proposed bay window in front facade as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 28 March 2005. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed revision to approved permit design to include reconstruction of brick side wall which is failing and is beyond repair. New brick wall will be painted. Rear addition was previously approved under separate permit application. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-002). Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement Pozzi double hung 6/6 wood windows on rear facade and alterations as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 6 April 2005, PROVIDED half screens are used rather than the proposed full screen. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to Dumbarton Oaks, including handicapped access ramp at 32nd Street entrance, two elevator overruns, and roof and glass replacement at the Pre-Columbian Pavilion.