Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 March 2015

No objection to concept design for new glazed storefront to match footprint of existing storefront on N Street, glazed addition and alterations at west, new metal stair, and back-lit pin mounted signs reading "Sid Mashburn" "Coffee House" and "Ann Mashburn" per supplemental drawings received 18 February 2015, PROVIDED the building is not painted.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and architectural details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action.  Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.  Remove vestibule canopy and sign for Morton's Steakhouse, which were previously disapproved (see OG 13-094) no later than 30 April 2015.

Returned without Action.  Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

Returned without Action.  Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

No objection to issuance of permit for trash compactor behind wood gates, new parged CMU wall with wood fence totaling 8 feet-4 inches at the public alley, and 10-foot grade beam at existing tree per supplemental drawings received 23 February and 3 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of multi-light windows on the first and second floors of the bay with all-wood single-hung windows as shown in supplemental drawings received 16 December 2014 and 18 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.  Concept application was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to Federal era building as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 March 2015 which indicate new monolithic sandstone steps at front stairs, alterations to fenestration at rear, and new wood siding at rear wall of ell to match existing, PROVIDED brick walls are not painted; and for proposed alterations to front and rear yards as shown in supplemental landscape drawings received 19 March 2015 which indicate retention of planter strip between driveway and new sandstone stairs at front yard, PROVIDED brick terrace at rear yard is permeable with a sand and gravel base.  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 concept design for proposed two-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 February 2015 provided further development of detailing.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and architectural details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for partial demolition and for two-story rear addition with roof deck with glass guardrail as shown in supplemental drawings received 11 June 2015 which indicate use of Marvin all-wood windows with simulated divided lite wood muntins, wood entry door and sidelights, wood paneled garage door, and that electrical meter and rooftop mechanical unit will be located where they would not be visible from a public thoroughfare as per documentation of mock-up.  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 15-131.

The Commission regrets that the awnings, light fixtures and exposed conduits were installed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for proposed back-lit blade sign with letters reading "Mr. Smith's" as shown in supplemental drawings received 10 March 2015 which indicate sign no larger than 5 feet and 8 inches, lowering of first floor awning to within the masonry opening, removal of second floor awnings, and removal of light fixtures.  Remove all exposed electric conduits and cables, which are not appropriate to the character of the historic building.  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.  Supplemental drawings with reduced scope of work and a site visit of 20 February 2015 indicate that proposed alterations to rear and replacement of rear deck would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  The windows, shutters, door and siding on front facade to be repaired and retained as per applicant's email received 19 February 2015 and were deleted from this concept application.  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.

No objection to issuance of permit for site lighting on 8-foot tall poles per drawings received 13 February 2015.  The Commission regrets that railings at the penthouse roof were installed without review.  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 concept design for proposed alterations to fenestration, replacement windows with all-wood 1/1 windows, repair of front door or replacement with a 4 panel door, and rooftop equipment as shown in supplemental drawings dated 12 March 2015, PROVIDED all rooftop equipment is located at the NW corner of the roof.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, cut-sheets for windows and for mechanical equipment, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition and dormer, fenestration alterations, and wood fence per supplemental drawings dated 4 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of wood fence as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 February 2015 which indicate 7 feet tall fence stained white with an opaque stain.  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, rooftop equipment and planters, and back-lit signs with waterjet-cut letters reading "Chaia Farm to Taco" as shown in supplemental drawings received 13 March 2015 which indicate 2 feet and 6 inches wide planters to support landscaping to screen the rooftop equipment.  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 site visit of 18 February 2015 indicate that basement window alteration and HVAC equipment in rear yard would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace wood siding to match in-kind existing 12 inch wood siding with bead per drawings received 24 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 site work at the west campus entry, including bus turnaround, Library Walk terminus, plaza, bus shelters, landscaping, rain garden, banners and signs as shown in drawings received 13 February, 20 February and 9 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.  Concept application was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to terrace and for new deck at first floor as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 February 2015 provided one or both columns of first floor deck are deleted.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and architectural details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement metal bars at basement windows as shown in drawings received 13 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.