Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 February 2007

SL 07-026

Location

1735 New York Avenue, NW
United States

Property
American Institute of Architects
Description
150th year anniversary banners
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the temporary installation of two identical banners, 16 feet by 16 feet, on two sides of the building as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007, provided that existing holes and attachment points will be used to hang the banners and that no new permanent attachments or holes are drilled into the facades. It is understood that the banners will be in place for twelve months for the duration of the Institute's 150th anniversary and then removed.

SL 07-027

Location

5801 Manchester Place, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Retaining walls
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST the issuance of permit for retaining walls. Insufficient documentation of existing conditions and of the design of the proposed wall. File new submission with full set of architectural drawings and landscape plans, including elevations, site plans, and specifications for the finish material(s). Request applicant contact the National Park Service, Rock Creek Park Superintendent's Office to coordinate access and construction details before resubmitting for review.

SL 07-028

Location

1500 21st Street, NW
United States

Property
International Communication Association Headquarters
Description
Reconfigure exterior entry stair
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for the reconfiguration and replacement of exterior metal stair and for new entrance canopy as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007.

SL 07-029

Location

4622 Broad Branch Road, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Front deck and side decks with trellises
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST the issuance of permit for the installation of a wood decks on the front and sides of the house and for the wood trellises. Proposed configuration of decks and trellises are not compatible with the architectural character of the house. Suggest terracing and landscaping at front and sides of the house to create desired outdoor space.

SL 07-030

HPA number
HPA 07-096
Location

49 D Street, SE
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition to third floor
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for new third-floor rear addition as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007 and for the replacement of windows to match original historic configurations as shown in supplemental materials received and dated 8 February 2007. Refer to the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office for review.

SL 07-031

Location

8240 West Beach Terrace, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Building additions and alterations
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of permit for building additions and alterations as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007. Final drawings conform to previously approved concept (see case: SL 06-183).

SL 07-032

Location

1620 Portal Drive, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Fence
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for six-foot high wood fence to match existing fence on the other side of the rear yard as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007.

SL 07-034

Location

605 2nd Street, NE
United States

Property
Jake's Cafe
Description
Exterior alterations, sign, and new front deck
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for exterior alterations to the building as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007. Alterations include: a new rear stair and door; a new enclosure for the trash storage bin and fence at rear of property; replacement of front door; conversion of the two front, main-level windows to doors; a pin-mounted sign reading 'Jake's Cafe' exterior wall-mounted lights; and new front deck for dining.

SL 07-035

Location

1821 Summit Place, NW
United States

Description
Signs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for the installation of one property identification sign as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2007.

SL 07-036

Location

800 16th Street, NW
United States

Property
Hay-Adams Hotel
Description
Exterior cleaning and repair
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for exterior cleaning and repair as shown in materials received and dated 1 February 2007. Refer to the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office for review.

SL 07-037

Location

2 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
United States

Property
SunTrust Bank
Description
Relocate main entrance door and ATM
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for alterations to relocate existing historic door and to relocate existing ATM machine. Relocating main entrance doorway does not preserve the historic character and configuration of this building that is prominently visible from Columbus Plaza. Refer to the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office for review.

SL 07-038

Location

3200 Woodley Road, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Fence
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for six-foot high metal fence and for the relocation of existing hedges and landscaping to accommodate new fence. Proposed fence is not in keeping with adjacent residential properties. The moving of existing mature hedges and the trimming of existing plantings will most likely damage or kill these plants and will degrade the visual quality of the property and neighborhood. Refer to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Office of Public Space, for review.