Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 25 January 2005

No objection to concept design for proposed reconstruction / addition of rear two story porch as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 23 December 2004. Recommend further study of partial enclosure at lower level for breakfast room in relation to engaged porch column, glass wall and railing. 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 replacement vertical wood board fence with pedestrian gate and in-swing double gates for 10-ft wide opening into rear yard as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 December 2004. Fence and gates must be stained or painted. Gates swinging out into public space were NOT approved. Submitted information on alterations to rear yard for paving of parking pad and change to grade are insufficient for permit review. 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 wood board fence with pedestrian gate and in–swing double gates for 10–ft wide opening into rear yard as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 December 2004. Fence and gates must be stained or painted. Gates swinging out into public space were NOT approved. Submitted information on alterations to rear yard for paving of parking pad and change to grade are insufficient for permit review. 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 general concept design for proposed dormer with copper roof on 1959 addition as shown in Option B of supplemental drawings received and dated 23 December 2004, PROVIDED three windows with 3/6 lights are used. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear third floor enclosed porch and new Andersen custom–sized Fibrex full–frame replacement casement windows and Frenchwood Hinged doors with simulated–divided–lights as shown in supplemental information received and dated 22 December 2004. Recommend applicant consider relocating heat pump visible from P Street at his earliest convenience.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of existing fence with a 7–ft high vertical wood board fence in the "Wyngate" style to match existing fence on alley. New fence must be stained or painted. Historic metal fence in front of wood fence facing on alley will remain in its present location.

Recommend AGAINST concept design for a new house as proposed. Recommend AGAINST new curb-cut and garage in front of the house. Recommend further study to lower the height of the new building to match the height of the two-story houses directly across the street. Recommend further study of a terraced garden to lower the garden to the street level and eliminate the need for a retaining wall along the sidewalk. File new submission of concept design drawings for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to masonry openings for new windows and doors, and new window well as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 23 December 2004 and 6 January 2005. Roof lantern was deleted from this concept design. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 22 December 2004 indicate that proposed alterations to garden structure and new swimming pool terrace will not be visible from public thoroughfare. However, the Commission objects to construction that would adversely impact on existing landscaping which would create a serious change to the character of the center of the block and the alley. Note comments under previous review of project (OG 04–284).

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed wall–mounted copper sign with cut–out letters no taller than 12–inches high reading "The Bean Counter". Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 04-277.) 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.

Recommend AGAINST concept of a roof deck in this location which is visible from public space, including N Street, M Street, Thomas Jefferson Street, and the Stone House garden, and is an inappropriate intrusion in the character of the historic district. Recommend applicant consider repair of front stoop.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to existing awnings for addition of 6–inch high letters reading "Mexx" on 8–inch high valance as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 14 January 2005 which indicate logo appears ONLY once in each awning in addition of wall mounted sign over entrance which was previously approved. See previous Recommendation (OG 04-208).

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed realignment of West Road, retaining walls and underground utilities work in coordination with construction of future School of Business and Multi–sport Facility. Recommend stone cladding to match the South–West Quadrangle be installed on retaining walls as soon as possible.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to masonry opening for French doors into garden.

Returned without Action. Case was superseded by permit application under case OG 05-081.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign for the Georgetown University to be located by the new Canal Road entrance with the preference for limestone caps for the stone piers, over cast stone and pre–cast. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-001). 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 repair of brick front stoop and wrought iron handrail, and for existing copper drip caps over window and door cornices. Commission regrets that work was initiated prior to review and permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement gates to match existing.

No objection to general concept design for proposed one–story rear addition at third floor level. Recommend reduction in depth of addition to avoid adversely impacting on historic cornice and gutter on party wall with adjoining house. 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 replacement sign composed of cut–out letters no larger than 18–inches high reading "Urban Outfitters" on in–fill section of existing metal panel, PROVIDED proposed paint color is limitted to the panel behind the cut–out letters only. Light source behind panel will not be visible. 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 storefronts, new light fixtures, sign and planter boxes, and sign of painted letters no taller than 5 1/2 inches high, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 24 January 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 awning over entrance at 3338 M St with lettering reading "Gore Dean", and for awnings on second floor PROVIDED they are installed within existing window openings. The distinction of the three buildings must be retained using different wall and window trim colors. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions, details and fabric sample, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed work in relation to Multi–sport Facility which received previous concept approval, including regrading, turf replacement and south fence with brick piers. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, for multi–sport facility with permit application for review by the Commission when ready. See previous Recommendation (OG 04-207).

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed one–story rear addition and for relocation of entrance door and windows on side wall, new hardi plank siding and light fixture. See concept review under case OG 05-060. 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.