Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 February 2015

Returned without Action.  Concept application was superseded by permit application OG 15-091.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed non-illuminated sign composed of single-point-bevel letters no taller than 7 ¼ inches reading “Thos. Moser” on a projecting V-shape metal panel in either gold leaf or white finish as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 January and 26 February 2015 respectively.  Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

The Commission regrets that the sign, window and door decals, and alley banner were installed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for existing sign composed of non-illuminated letters no taller than 10 inches reading "Rent the Runway" mounted to roof of projecting bay as shown in supplemental drawings received 11 February 2015 which indicate relocation of logo decals to doors at alley.  Remove banner at alley and decals on storefront, which were not approved, no later than 31 March 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Permit application was superseded by permit application OG 15-091.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials dated 20 January 2015 and a site visit on 15 December 2014 indicate that the rear addition, as revised, would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.  File permit drawings and application at DCRA for review by Commission to confirm work would not be visible from public thoroughfare.

Returned without Action.  Concept application for rear addition of dormer was withdrawn at the written request of applicant.

No objection to concept design for steel piers and beams supporting 5 HVAC units as shown in drawings received 22 January 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, and cut-sheets with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application was withdrawn at the written request of applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of and additional rooftop antennas for Verizon Wireless to match existing installation for separate carrier.  Each of three sectors would have five sled-mounted antennas with individual stealth cylinders.   Recommend cylinders in each sector have a consistent height and be no taller than needed to screen antennas, mounting poles and cables.  Separate frame holding equipment to be located behind antennas where they would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Recommend screening is painted light gray.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including replacement wood siding, new front door and sandstone step, fenestration alterations at rear as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 February 2015 which indicate light fixture no taller than 12 1/2 inches.  Recommend relocation of electric and gas meters to areaway to reduce visibility from public thoroughfare.  Rooftop mechanical equipment, solar panels, fence and gate were deleted from this permit application.  File new submission at DCRA for replacement of shared gate after consultation with all affected neighbors.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Permit application was superseded by permit application OG 15-088.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 20 January 2015 indicate that the proposed rear basement window would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for Alexander Memorial Baptist Church renovation with new wood windows at sides and rear, wood doors, copper roof with 1-inch seams and two skylights not visible from public space, fencing, metal gates, and pervious terraces with mechanical unit at grade per supplemental drawings received 1 April 2015, PROVIDED new gas meters are located in the basement. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for removal of 18" brick pier and introduction of one wood overhead door for new garage per supplemental drawings received 10 February 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed revisions to lower terrace as shown in supplemental drawings received 11 February 2015, which indicate a bluestone terrace with a stepped edge on sand and crushed stone base, PROVIDED that no part of the terrace is closer to the hickory trunk than 12 feet as previously approved, see OG 14-199.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed partial demolition of existing one-story building and of garages at rear alley, and for construction of 3-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 February 2015.  Erect material sample panel on site for review by the Commission prior to ordering materials.  Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to storefront, pin mounted sign reading "Via Umbria" with 12-inch tall letters, canopy, new wood storefront, 6/6 wood sashes at front dormers, fenestration alterations at courtyard, and mechanical equipment at rear roof per drawings received 23 January 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Permit application was superseded by permit application OG 15-098.

No objection to issuance of permit for parish hall renovation including rear addition, new 2/2 insulated wood windows, new masonry stoop with metal railings, terraces and wood fence with sliding gate per supplemental drawings received 1 April 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed site work at rear yard, including removal of wood pergolas and deck; re-grading; and installation of permeable stone terraces, steps, brick retaining and seating walls, grill, and new landscaping PROVIDED the two mature evergreen trees are maintained and disturbance to their root zone is minimized, as indicated in supplemental drawings received 5 February 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 20 January 2015 indicate that the proposed rear yard retaining wall and terrace would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for revisions to approved 2-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 6 March 2015 which indicate stucco with regular scouring rather than the previously approved metal cladding.  Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, and cut-sheets with permit application for review by the Commission.  Erect sample panels of traditional brick and concrete pavers for driveway on site for review prior to ordering materials.

No objection to issuance of permit to demolish existing rear addition and erect new 2-story plus basement addition with 4:12 hipped roof per supplemental drawings received 10 February and 6 March 2015, PROVIDED northern openings at existing hyphen are maintained at 48 inches and 30 inches.  Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit. 

Recommend against issuance of permit for proposed exposed runs of ductwork extending two stories against outside to new roof vent.  Extensive ductwork would obscure architectural features as indicated in supplemental information.  Recommend ductwork extend through interior.