Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 20 May 2021

CFA 20/MAY/21-a

Location

East Basin Drive, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Description
Temporary facilities and accessible route to the memorial chamber
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final design for the installation of temporary facilities for public use while the Thomas Jefferson Memorial undergoes rehabilitation of its lower-level interior spaces. The temporary facilities include an accessible route to the memorial chamber level, and modular buildings incorporating a bookstore and restrooms, as shown in materials received and dated 6 May 2021. The temporary facilities will be removed upon completion of the rehabilitation project in fall 2023. See case number CFA 18/APR/19-2 for the previous approval of the memorial rehabilitation project. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-b

Location

15th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and Maine Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
15th Street roadway
Description
Two-way protected cycle track (bicycle lanes)
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for an interim installation of a two-way protected cycle track (bicycle lanes) along the west side of the 15th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Drive roadway between Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and Maine Avenue, SW, as shown in materials received and dated 6 May 2021, PROVIDED the use of green paint on the existing pavement is kept to a minimum, and that a single stainless steel bollard is used between the two bicycle lanes at street intersections along with 2 to 3 white flexible posts to deter vehicles from entering the cycle track, as shown in the options on page 26 of the submitted presentation. It is understood that a long-term permanent road reconfiguration design will be developed in the future and submitted for the Commission's review. (Previous: CFA 20/JAN/11-p, 15th Street cycle track between President's Park at H Street, NW to E Street, NW. and CFA 21/OCT/10-i,15th Street cycle track between K and E Streets, NW) Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-c

Location

C & O Canal adjacent to 34th Street pedestrian bridge
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
C & O Canal National Historic Park
Description
New kayak and canoe launch dock
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to the design of a temporary kayak and canoe launch dock, per materials received 19 April 2021, which indicate it will be removed in 2022, PROVIDED the aluminum is painted National Park Service brown, and the final permit documents are submitted for the record and review by the staff. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-d

Location

300 5th Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Fort McNair, Eisenhower Hall (Building 59)
Description
Building renovations and additions
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for the renovation and exterior restoration of Eisenhower Hall (Building 59) at Fort McNair, as shown in materials received and dated 30 April 2021. Project includes the addition of new entrance canopies at the north and south building entrances and the reconstruction of the accessible entrance ramp at the main building entrance. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-e

Location

1201 Alabama Avenue, SE (at 12th Street)
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Property
St. Elizabeths East Campus, Parcel 17, Building 1
Description
New six-story office building with occupiable penthouse
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for a new six-story office building and associated landscape on Parcel 17, located at 1201 Alabama Avenue, SE, in the historic St. Elizabeths East Campus, as shown in materials received and dated 6 May 2021. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-f

Location

925 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School (former site of Shaw Junior High School)
Description
Installation of interpretive sign panels
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the concept design for the installation of interpretive sign panels along the southwestern edge of the west plaza of the new Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, and at the north and south entrances to the pedestrian walkway that traverses the site, as shown in materials received and dated 6 May 2021. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

CFA 20/MAY/21-g

Location

2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
St. Elizabeths East Campus, Horse Stable (Building 83)
Description
Replacement of the concrete paving in the courtyard and other minor modifications
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the replacement of the concrete paving slab in the courtyard of the Horse Stable (Building 83) on the St. Elizabeths East Campus and other minor modifications to the stable to support a farmers market, as shown in materials received and dated 6 May 2021. The project includes the installation of a new sidewalk from the parking lot; plywood art panels at the front facade; and a wood fence to screen the portable toilets. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.