Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 June 2015

No objection to design development of previously approved concept for rooftop and rear additions and trellis as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 June 2015 PROVIDED that vertical light fixture by side entrance is removed.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Permit application for replacement of French doors and windows at rear was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

The Commission regrets that the rooftop mechanical units and the exposed ductwork, which are visible from a public thoroughfare, were installed prior to review. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels as shown on supplemental drawings received 15 May 2015, PROVIDED that neither the panels nor the installation are visible from a public thoroughfare. Recommend submission at DCRA for a revised placement of the rooftop mechanical equipment and duct work to a location where they won’t be visible from a public thoroughfare, with permit application for review by the Commission. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. Duplicate permit application was withdrawn at the written request of applicant. (Previous: OG 14-295)

No objection to concept design for proposed new sign and fence around parking lot as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 May 2015 which indicate a single light fixture for the sign, and fence posts spaced in relation to the parking spaces PROVIDED that balls on posts are deleted or made larger in coordination with a mock-up 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.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA with accurate site plan and drawings, including dimensions and details for the fence, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign at entrance off M Street, NW and next to door at interior court as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 June 2015 which indicate a 12 inch x 6 inch sign reading “Nazemi Bridal”.  Attachments to be made through the mortar joints only.  Design for sign to be reconsidered at the time of any additional sign for a commercial establishment in interior court is proposed.  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 rear addition, fenestration, and terrace alterations as indicated in supplemental drawings received 5 June 2015, which indicate mechanical units will not be visible from a public thoroughfare.

No objection to issuance of permit for "Onward Reserve" sign including 4.25 inch acrylic letters per drawings received 21 May 2015, note that blade sign was not approved and deleted from this application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

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

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to storefront and site work, including the repair of wood features on the bay and at the building cornice, repair of the wood windows, the removal of the concrete stairs, the replacement custom steel stairs, the in-fill of the basement window, the replacement of the entry and basement doors with Simpson full-light wood doors, the removal of the existing light fixture and exposed electric conduit, and the removal of the pavers in front of the bay for a landscaped bed as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 June 2015 which indicate a 17-inch-tall electric light fixture.  The replacement awning and sign were deleted from this permit application.  File new submission at DCRA of dimensioned details for awning and sign with permit application for review by the Commission.  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.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review. The Commission regrets that the blade sign and the replacement windows were installed prior to review or permit. File new submission at DCRA with construction drawings for all completed alterations, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, architectural details, and cut-sheets for the replacement window, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review. The Commission regrets that vinyl replacement windows, which are not appropriate to this building in particular or to the historic district in general, were installed prior to review or permit. File new submission at DCRA with construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, architectural details, product literature and cut-sheets for the appropriate replacement wood windows, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to repair deteriorating brick garden wall with salvaged brick and profile to match existing per drawings received 15 May 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that the replacement fence and alterations to the planting bed along Prospect Street, which are not appropriate at this site, were completed prior to review or permit. File new submission of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign comprised of a 25-inch diameter vinyl circle with 2 ½ inches tall lettering reading "Crumbs & Whiskers" applied to the interior of the glass as shown in supplemental drawings received 22 May 2015 PROVIDED that awning is removed at the time of installation of the sign. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement stoop and site work, including brick stairs, replica of historic metal stairs, reconstruction of brick retaining wall and iron fence and gate as shown in drawings received 15 May 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of telecommunications antennas with screening panels mounted to the two penthouses as shown in drawings received 16 June 2015 which indicate installation on east elevation of penthouse on east building would have panels extend from corner to corner of penthouse and bottom of panels located at height of parapet.  Screening panels to match pattern, dimensions and color of existing bricks and mortar joints as per sample shown at site visit on 29 May 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. Submitted materials and a site visit on 31 March 2015 indicate that reconstruction of garden wall that collapsed would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

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

No objection to concept design for proposed tinted concrete steps at front, without bullnose. Recommend new awning to extend above doors only, and wood siding at rear. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed site work including new metal fence, stone curb, expansion of planting beds and walkway, all on public space as shown in supplemental drawings received 16 June 2015 which indicate that concrete curb is tinted to match color of historic curbs.  Recommend repair of existing 6/6 single glazed windows and the use of appropriate storm windows.  Replacement of windows on street façade with insulated windows with simulated divided lite muntins was not approved.  File new submission of construction drawings, including dimensions, details, and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that basement windows were removed without review or permit. No objection to concept design for new basement windows, trash enclosure, and security cameras per drawings received 21 May 2015, PROVIDED no cameras are located on front of historic block and overall number is reduced. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for fenestration alterations, two new brick chimneys, and sign bracket to not extend past adjacent façade per supplemental drawings received 21 May and 1 June 2015. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to demolish two-story M Street wing and erect new two-story addition with six large glazed bays and two entrance canopies, and alter seven-story structure of non-contributing building per drawings received 15 May 2015. Erect on-site material sample panels for review by the Old Georgetown Board prior to ordering materials. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including a sign comprised of 8-inches-tall non-illuminated letters reading “Warby Parker” mounted to sign panel, and a decal on entry door as shown in supplemental drawings received 22 May and 12 June 2015 which indicate that existing entry door and transom would be repaired and repainted.  Light fixtures and blade sign, which were not appropriate, were deleted from this permit 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed two-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 8 June 2015 which indicate standing seam copper roof, Artisan Hardi siding, Loewen double hung and casement all-wood windows with ¾ inch wide SDL wood muntins and wood panel door with glass panel with muntins matching those on the new windows. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 19 May 2015 indicate that basement addition would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed two-story plus basement rear addition, in-fill of areaway, one-story side addition and alterations, including replacement front door, metal fence and gate at parking pad, as shown in drawings received  15 May 2015 and in supplemental drawings received 18 June 2015 which indicate hand-pressed standing seam metal roof with traditional detailing, single-glazed wood windows with 7/8 inch true-divided-lite muntins, and vents to the roof.  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.