Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 November 2013

No objection to the issuance of a permit for a new platform, screening wall, antennas, and associated equipment for Verizon Wireless, as shown in materials received and dated 18 October 2013 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 November 2013 and 9 December 2013, provided that the proposed screening wall matches the existing penthouses in material and color and matches the lower portion of the tallest existing penthouse in height. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

This property is not subject to review by the Commission of Fine Arts under the Shipstead-Luce Act. Returned without action.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to doors and windows, including the installation of security bars at three windows, the masonry infill of one existing window opening, and modifications to the the existing front entry door, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013, provided that all security bars match, preferably by making the new bars match the existing bars, and pending the receipt of revised drawings. Recommend that the frame of the existing front entry door be modified to prevent a flush condition between the reversed door and the face of the existing frame. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of an existing projecting storefront corner bay, the construction of a new shallow storefront bay on 3rd Street SE, repairs and modifications to brick paving in public space, and the installation of two surface-applied vinyl letter signs above the restaurant entrances for Pret A Manger, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013, pending the receipt of revised drawings. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for one surface-applied vinyl sign on the northern bay facing 3rd Street and three double-faced projecting signs, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013. Refer to DC Public Space. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement windows in one unit of a condominium building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement windows in one unit of a condominium building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the temporary installation of roof top cellular antennas and equipment for Verizon Wireless, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013 and supplemental materials received and dated 19 November 2013, pending the receipt of drawings showing a revised design for the permanent installation of the antennas. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing garden room, the addition of a second floor above the garden room, and modifications to an existing window opening, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of one new poster box adjacent to the existing box office entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013, provided that the attachments are made into stone joints only and that the height and appearance of the box matches the existing boxes, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new projecting hanging sign holder to be installed above the existing box office entrance. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement awnings and signs, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 November 2013 and 14 November 2013. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for two wall-mounted, externally-illuminated signs, one free-standing menu case, and one projecting entrance canopy in public space for Joe's Stone Crab, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013 and supplemental materials received and dated 18 November 2013, pending the receipt of revised drawings. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for a second projecting entrance canopy in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013 and supplemental materials received and dated 18 November 2013. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the concept for modifications to the site of the Watergate to accommodate exterior dining for Ancora Restaurant, including a roofed bar structure, a fire pit, a bocce court, and modifications to the paved and planted surfaces of the terrace, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2013. Submission conforms with the Commission's previous advice for a simpler and more integrated design within this monumental modernist context. Recommend that the applicant consult with CFA and DC Historic Preservation Office staff in the development of the design prior to the submission of a permit application. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing restaurant space to be used by Tadich Grill, including new storefront windows and doors, a new marquee, a new awning, a new corner entrance, and two sidewalk seating areas, as shown in materials received and dated 13 November 2013. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Recommend that a darker color be used for the marquee. Forward a separate submission for signs when ready. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.