Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 November 2015

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear for new bay window as shown in supplemental drawings received 14 October 2015 which indicate removal of retractable awning.  Relocate the light fixture from its current location above the door to one side flanking the door.  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 one pin-mounted metal sign with 6"-tall-letters reading "Moleskine", new glazing at show windows with 3"-tall vinyl letters and logo, and new fabric on existing rear awning frame per drawings received 14 October 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.

Returned without action.  Concept application was superseded by permit application OG 16-018.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, including the removal of existing stairs at side of house, new stairs at side yard, wood posts at porch, and replacement standing seam metal roof per supplemental drawings received 25 September 2015. File new submission of construction drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 6-feet tall wood gate per supplemental drawings received 20 October and 5 November 2015 which indicate that the finished side is toward the street, post base plate is not visible from the street, and post caps are metal.  Gate to be painted or stained with an opaque stain.  Recommend trash cans be relocated where they would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  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 concept design for proposed alterations to storefront, including wood paneling at base of show windows, fixed window at secondary opening, back-lit sign on band above storefront, and for new rear addition of glass structure per supplemental drawings received 19 October 2015 which indicate retention of storefront and clerestory windows at front facade and a sloped roof with brick stair tower at rear addition PROVIDED sun protection is incorporated into the design of rear addition and that sconces on front facade are deleted.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for two-story side addition at west with "Alternate" fenestration pattern, window alterations, new slate conical roof at front, solar panels provided they are not visible from a public thoroughfare, two areaways, and new rear stoop and terrace per supplemental drawings received 19 October 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including window and solar panel details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed rooftop installation of telecommunication antennas screened by stealth cylinders per drawings received 20 October 2015.  Recommend cylinders are painted medium gray.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action.  Submission was for an information presentation to the Old Georgetown Board at its meeting of 5 November 2015.  File new concept submission at DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 6-feet-tall metal replacement fence and gates per drawings received 22 October 2015. For other features of the design, not part of this application, including those in public space file, new submission at DCRA 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.

No objection to issuance of permit to erect iron stoop at main entrance and two-story porch with turned wood posts, brackets, and copper roof per drawings received 20 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST concept design for proposed glazed enclosure of terrace at FFB which is not compatible with the design of the building or the open character of the lower plaza.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to Canal Road entrance and for new attendant's booth per drawings received 22 October 2015 which indicate sign composed of 14-inches-tall "G U" letters pin-mounted to stone wall located in front of booth.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Submitted materials are insufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including window cut sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.  See the Submission Requirements for Replacement Window Proposals at www.cfa.gov.  Note that The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on this property.

No objection to issuance of permit for the proposed site work at the rear yard including 7-feet-tall brick garden wall, wood gate, stairs, and replacement decking per drawings received 22 October 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.

Returned without action.  Submitted materials and a site visit on 20 October 2015 indicate that proposed alterations to pool and pool house would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of asphalt shingle roof with copper roof with 1-inch-tall hand-crimped standing seams and traditional roofing detailing per supplemental drawings received 18 November 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 non-illuminated, metal panel sign with acrylic letters no taller than 5-inches reading "Postmodern Foods" at front of bay per supplemental drawings received 10 November 2015 PROVIDED brick segmental arch is not obscured.  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 alterations to rear were initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, including new all-wood double-glazed casement windows, beaded wood siding and 1-1/4-inch-recessed brick in-fill of masonry openings per supplemental drawings received 5 November 2015 which indicate flashing on solid wood sills. Metal cladding at sills was deleted from this permit 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations including copper and glazed monitor at hyphen and new steel fenestration at first floor of rear ell and existing 6/6 wood windows at second story of ell to be repaired per supplemental drawings received 4 November 2015.  The Commission regrets the extent of interior demolition in this Federal-era building.  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 to rear, including 12-feet-wide parking pad on a permeable sand and gravel base, two 4-feet- wide planting beds, lattice fence, sunken terrace, new fenestration at basement, relocation of wood stairs, and new landscaping per supplemental drawings received 17 November 2015 which indicate sunken terrace is permeable on a sand and gravel base, new doors and windows are all-wood with 7/8-inch-wide muntins, number of light fixtures is reduced and lanterns are no taller than 14 inches.  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 alterations, including replacement windows, shutters, garage door, light fixtures, railings, vents and exposed plumbing were completed without review or permit.  Recommend AGAINST alterations per drawings 22 October 2015.  The replacement of the windows is not consistent with previous permit recommendation to repair the original windows (see OG 13-221).  The Commission recommends that all alterations, which are not appropriate to the character of the original building and the historic district, be removed and the elements be restored to their original condition.  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including existing and proposed plans and elevations, architectural details and cut-sheets for the windows, shutters, garage door and light fixtures, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action.  Concept application was withdrawn by written request by the applicant.

The Commission regrets the historically inappropriate application of DEFS and EIFS (applied polymeric finish coating system) to exterior surfaces of this free-standing brick residence built in 1898.  Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for removal of synthetic surfaces as no acceptable removal process was submitted.

No objection to issuance of permit for wall mounted fire department connection per drawings received 16 October 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 one fabric awning with 2 3/16 "-tall-letters reading "Barnes Vanze Architects" at the main entrance and two door buzzers as indicated on drawings received 22 October 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 pair of doors at second story rear and wood and steel pergola per drawings received 22 October 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.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 20 October 2015 indicate that proposed brick wall would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for three 22-inch square signs reading "South Block Co." "Grace Street Coffee" and "Sundevich" suspended from internally illuminated single bracket no longer than 3'-4" per drawings received 26 October 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.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 20 October 2015 indicate that proposed resurfacing of the asphalt parking pad would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Existing concrete apron with exposed aggregate between the property line and public sidewalk is to remain as existing.