Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 May 2015

OG 15-058

HPA number
HPA 15-086
Location

3069 Canal Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition, replacement doors, trellis
Review Type
Permit - revised
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for new fenestration alterations at front entrance, metal roof with 1 inch hand-crimped seams and 17 inches pans, new rear additions, skylights, deck with stainless rods, condenser in garden, brick paving, 7 feet-tall wood fences and brick walls with gates, and wood trellis per supplemental drawings received 8 December 2014 and 21 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.

OG 15-074

HPA number
HPA 15-118
Location

1215 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Georgetown Post Office
Description
Sign - EastBanc Technologies, alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.  The Commission regrets that the entrance ramp to the basement addition, as completed, does not conform to the approved design.  File new submission at DCRA with design proposals to address the exposed concrete foundation walls and the new sign for review by the Commission.

OG 15-077

HPA number
HPA 15-121
Location

3103 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows, new window openings
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Permit application for new window openings was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

OG 15-080

HPA number
HPA 15-124
Location

3251 Prospect Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Mixed-use
Description
New doors, relocation of HVAC equipment to roof
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA with construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, architectural details, product literature and cut-sheets for HVAC equipment and doors with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-092

HPA number
HPA 15-180
Location

3150 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for alterations to structure comprised of three historic buildings which indicate two projecting bays, corner canopy, one balcony and mechanical units at southeast corner as indicated in supplemental drawings received 21 April 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-117

HPA number
HPA 15-220
Location

3000 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Mixed-use
Description
Partial demolition, addition, alterations
Review Type
Concept - design development
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept—design development for new two-story addition with six large glazed bays with two entrance canopies and fenestration alterations with canopy on seven-story tower with expansion of penthouses as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 April 2015, provided entrance doors are hinged.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-122

HPA number
HPA 15-225
Location

1624 29th Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear yard excavation, new garage with roof terrace
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for underground garage as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 April 2015.  Refer to DDOT Public Space committee.

OG 15-132

HPA number
HPA 15-236
Location

3347 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign - Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for back-lit sign comprised of pin-mounted letters reading "Capriotti's Sandwich Shop" as shown in supplemental drawings received 24 April 2015 which indicate "C" is no taller than 15 ½ inches and other letters are no taller than 12 inches, PROVIDED all wall penetrations are thru mortar joints.  Sign on 34th Street was not approved and was deleted from this application.  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.

OG 15-145

HPA number
HPA 15-267
Location

1065 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Awnings and signs - Pizzeria Napolitana, light fixtures, sidewalk cafe
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to relocate existing blade sign north of central second story window, with new graphics, and awnings with 12-inch valance and letters reading “Pizzeria Napolitana” as shown in 17 April and 8 May 2015 supplemental drawings, which indicate single-lamp lights for sign, sides of awnings are open, and no more than four lights beneath awnings.  Second story awnings were not approved and were deleted from this application.  No objection to issuance of public space permit for sidewalk cafe as shown in 20 March 2015 supplemental drawings.  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 permits.

OG 15-149

HPA number
HPA 15-271
Location

3127 Dumbarton Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Roof deck and stair - Existing alterations without review
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Permit application for roof deck and replacement stair was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

OG 15-151

HPA number
HPA 15-273
Location

1724 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Partial demolition, two-story rear addition - Existing alteration without review
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  The Commission regrets that work at rear was initiated prior to review or permit.  File new permit application at DCRA with complete and accurate drawings, including dimensioned site plans, floor plans, elevations, architectural details, sections, and cut-sheets for windows/doors for review by the Commission.

OG 15-154

HPA number
HPA 15-276
Location

3107 Dumbarton Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Raise roof, rear addition, new/replacement windows, new front entrance, remove balustrade, elastomeric coating, new garden wall, site paving - Existing alterations without review
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

The Commission regrets the numerous exterior alterations done without permit to this free-standing residence built in 1898, a contributing historic structure in the Old Georgetown historic district.  The Commission supports the concept design as documented in OG 14-058 but requires permit review for approval.  The following proposed/existing alterations are NOT APPROVED as they were not found to be appropriate to the character of the original property and the historic district:

  • Construction of new two-story rear addition to replace existing rear porch; proposed design is taller than and inconsistent in fenestration and detailing with concept recommendation under OG 14-058;
  • Removal of three windows at the north elevation and their replacement with four doors contrary to concept recommendation under OG 14-058;
  • Roof addition with raised roof and raised parapet walls contrary to concept review under OG 14-058;
  • Removal of four brick chimneys contrary to concept recommendation under OG 14-058; 
  • Removal of historic metal balustrade along the ridge;
  • Installation of new roofing material with exposed spray foam insulation at dormers;
  • Removing the original front entrance door within a segmental-arch opening with fanlight and sidelights and replaced with a round-arch opening and a pair of stylistically incompatible doors, and altering a pilaster;
  • Replacement of all historic wood multi-light single-glazed double-hung and casement windows with new multi-light double-glazed insert windows with applied muntins;  
  • Insertion of new window openings on the east and west elevations cut into existing masonry walls including windows out of scale, type, spacing, and character with the historic architecture;  
  • Removal of wood shutters on front elevation;
  • Installation of insulation-board trim around window openings;
  • Application of thick elastomeric coating on all exterior brick walls of house;
  • Installation of electrical wiring, fixtures and/or conduit drilled through original exterior brick walls on at least four sides of house;
  • Installation of a metal gate at the front stair that is stylistically incompatible with the historic metal fence;
  • Construction of new concrete-block wall at east end of rear yard with application of thick elastomeric coating on the new wall and on two existing brick garden walls; and
  • Installation of impervious pavement across entire rear yard.

The Commission recommends that all new exterior alterations be removed and the conditions and elements of the historic exterior restored to the extent possible following documentation to be provided in professional quality drawings.  The existing deteriorated front yard garage is not compatible with the character of the contributing residence or the historic district.  The Commission recommends brick infill at the garage doors, removing one foot from the parapet, reinstalling the historic metal railing, removing the curb cut, and establishing a new quarter-round curb and planting bed in the adjacent public space.

OG 15-159

HPA number
HPA 15-281
Location

1671 35th Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement metal fence
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for 26 linear feet of new metal hoop and arrow fence plus one gate PROVIDED new fence along west property line matches 36" height of existing fence and historic fence along southern property line is maintained per revised drawings received 17 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.

OG 15-161

HPA number
HPA 15-292
Location

3024 ½ R Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of rear windows and windows in window well with Pella Architect Series all-wood double-hung windows as shown in supplemental information received 15 May 2015 PROVIDED existing brick mould is retained and repaired and half-screens are used.   Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

OG 15-163

HPA number
HPA 15-313
Location

1660 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to rear
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and site visits performed in coordination with previous application OG 14-319 indicate that alterations to rear for new window wells would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 15-164

HPA number
HPA 15-315
Location

3030 K Street, NW #105
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows and doors
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement windows, doors, and frames to match dimensions, flat profile and color of existing.  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.

OG 15-165

HPA number
HPA 15-317
Location

3271-3273 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Replacement window sashes
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement 1/1 custom milled wood window sashes to fit existing frames.  Existing frames, sills and brick mold to be retained and repaired.  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.

OG 15-166

HPA number
HPA 15-322
Location

3205 R Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to pool house - alternate roofing material
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

DRAFT: No objection to issuance of permit for use of Ecostar Majestic Slate for previously approved alterations to pool house (OG 14-166) as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 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.

OG 15-167

HPA number
HPA 15-324
Location

1529 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Outdoor seating terrace
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that no new paved area would be created and new outdoor seating would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 15-170

HPA number
HPA 15-329
Location

2522 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to rear
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that proposed alterations to rear would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 15-172

HPA number
HPA 15-331
Location

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Rooftop antennas - AT&T
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for proposed installation of telecommunications antennas with screening panels mounted to the penthouses PROVIDED panels extend from corner to corner on east wall of penthouse and bottom of panels is lowered to the height of the parapet.  Panels to match pattern, dimensions and color of existing bricks and mortar joints.  Erect a sample of the panels on site for review by the Commission.   File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-173

HPA number
HPA 15-332
Location

3203 R Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for new triple-window at east elevation and doors at north elevation per drawings dated 23 April 2015.  Recommend single-glazed custom wood windows, brick jack arch, and stone sill to match adjacent details and further study of new opening in relationship to existing mature wisteria.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-174

HPA number
HPA 15-333
Location

1650 Avon Place, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Fenestration alterations, rooftop HVAC
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including replacement four panel wood front door; replacement wood/glass door at rear; replacement windows with Loewen 1/1 all-wood windows; alterations to two window openings at rear with new brick segmental arches and wood sills to match all existing  details; rooftop HVAC located in one line near NW corner as far back as possible without  requiring safety railings; skylight and flat metal access hatch, as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 April, 27 April and 15 May 2015, which indicate that existing brick mould and wood sills would be repaired, and that existing mullion at paired windows will be retained, or if not repairable, replaced to match existing, PROVIDED that glass panel at rear door has single light and all exposed conduits and cables are removed.  Install a sample window for review by the Commission prior to ordering windows.  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.

OG 15-175

HPA number
HPA 15-334
Location

1351 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Replacement doors and windows, new canopy
Review Type
Concept - revised
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for proposed revisions to approved design, including replacement door and windows on street facade and replacement canopy with glass roof and salvaged aluminum fascia as shown in supplemental drawings received 7 May 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including details, dimensions, canopy lighting and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 15-176

HPA number
HPA 15-335
Location

2900 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Flag pole - Ike Behar
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

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

OG 15-178

HPA number
HPA 15-337
Location

3107 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Replacement window sashes
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement sashes with custom milled wood sashes to match existing.  Existing frames, sills and brick mold to be retained and repaired.  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.

OG 15-182

HPA number
HPA 15-341
Location

1405 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that alterations to the swimming pool would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 15-183

HPA number
HPA 15-341
Location

3104 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for two flush metal doors at rear of new addition per drawings received 22 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.

OG 15-185

HPA number
HPA 15-344
Location

2807 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to front porch
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to repair existing porch in-kind per supplemental drawings received __ May 2015, which indicate round wood columns with smooth shaft and bead below capital, replace bead board ceiling in damaged areas to match existing, new ceiling fixture, and zinc coated metal roof with flat seams.  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.

OG 15-187

HPA number
HPA 15-346
Location

3106 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to rear
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that proposed rear alterations would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 15-189

HPA number
HPA 15-348
Location

2907 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Two-story rear additions
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for two- and second-story rear additions with flat roofs per drawings received 23 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.

OG 15-192

HPA number
HPA 15-351
Location

3330 Cady's Alley, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for three new storefronts with granite bases and steel frames and one new steel window with stone sill at the second story per drawings received 30 April 2015, which indicate salvaged brick will be used to fill new void, PROVIDED mortar color and dimensions match existing.  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.

OG 15-193

HPA number
HPA 15-352
Location

1061 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Awning and sign - Canal Inn
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without Action.  Permit application is a duplicate of permit application OG 15-110.