Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 December 2014

No objection to concept design for partial demolition and two-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 November 2014 which indicate new roof terrace on top of addition at 5 feet - 6 inches above existing roof.  No objection to concept design for alterations to front facade, including replacement of windows, entrance door with sidelights and garage door.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, with cut-sheets for windows, doors, railing and rooftop equipment, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA of complete and accurate drawings, including dimensioned plans and elevations, architectural details, wall sections and cut-sheets for new windows, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for Fibertite Roof, Energy Gray color on flat roof of two-story rear ell. 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 site work at the west campus entry, including bus turnaround, Library Walk terminus, plaza, bus shelters, landscaping and rain garden, as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 October, 6 November and 18 November 2014.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, landscape plan, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for wood fence no taller than 5'-6" along alley provided public space berm is not cut and all of its existing vegetation is maintained, metal pergola with terrace near northeast corner, asphalt parking pad with wood gates between auxiliary structures provided recently installed sconce is removed from historic carriage house per supplemental drawings received 4 December 2014.  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, roof deck and roof top addition of stair tower as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 November 2014, which indicate trash room within footprint of addition, provided that stair tower is squared off and clad in flat locked-seam metal panels.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including dimensioned architectural details, cut-sheets, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of metal louvers in three locations on west facade with new painted aluminum louvers to match detailing, profile, dimensions and color of existing louvers as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 November 2014.  The alterations to the historic wood doors, and the replacement of the windows on the west elevation and of the M Street storefront were deleted from this permit application.  The existing wood doors, windows and storefront will be 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.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations and site work as shown in supplemental drawings received 10 December 2014 which indicate brick walls on side yards and rear yard, solid wood board fence on west property line to screen neighbor's pool, a picket fence no taller than 42 inches high on front yard and along sidewalk, and gates composed of wood panels behind pickets.  Widening of driveway for parking pad on front yard was not approved and was deleted from the scope of work.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details, dimensions and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows in this 1979 house with all-wood casement windows provided new windows match detailing, dimensions and profile of original windows.  New brick mould and sill to match original wood brick mould and sill as shown in adjacent buildings in this development.  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 superseded by permit application OG 15-044.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA of complete and accurate drawings, including architectural details, dimensions, wall sections and cut-sheets for new garage door, with permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that work was initiated prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows on second and third floor with custom made 2/2 single-glazed all-wood windows with true divided lite muntins 1 3/4 inches wide, with no vinyl or PVC jamb liner, and sized to fit the masonry opening without fillers as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 November 2014.  Replace stone sill damaged beyond repair with new stone or cast stone sill to match original sill.  Existing vinyl windows on third floor are not appropriate to the historic district and must be removed no later than 30 April 2015.  Note that work associated with new sign was not completed in conformance with previously approved design (see OG 13-139).  Remove four gooseneck light fixtures and replace with the two approved light fixtures; paint and relocate the exposed conduit as approved.  New sign on party wall is not appropriate to the historic district and must be removed.  All corrective work to be completed no later than 30 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 garage structure as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 November 2014 which indicate alignment of the garage with the geometry of Avon Lane, and a cupola with horizontal proportions.  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 alterations at the front stair were initiated prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit to replace aggregate concrete blocks at stoop with bricks and new metal railing per supplemental drawings received 2 December 2014.  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 new four-story plus basement athletic facility per drawings received 15 January 2015 indicating down lights and horizontal metal wall panel cladding at dormers.  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 various alterations were installed without review or permit.  The Commission also regrets that previous recommendations for this property have been ignored.  Recommend issuance of permit for new non-illuminated oval sign, provided removal of existing light fixtures and exposed conduit, removal of one menu box, removal of three awnings at second floor, and removal of signage on sides of two first floor awnings.  All corrective work to be completed no later than 30 April 2015.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of overhead garage door with metal roll-up garage door with perforated slats as shown in supplemental drawings received 5 December 2014 which indicate door will match color of window frames on second floor.  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.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA of complete and accurate drawings, including dimensioned plans and elevations, architectural details, sections and product literature for new metal stairs and brick stairs, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows in this 1979 house with Pella Architect Series all-wood casement windows, provided new windows match detailing, dimensions and profile of existing wood windows.  New brick mould to match original brick mould.  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 to Ryan and Mulledy Halls, including accessible ramps to entrances off Dahlgren Quad, new landscaped courtyard with brick paved permeable walkways around lawn area; brick stairs to Gervase Hall; granite stairs, planters and curbs; landscaped berm sloping to Library Walk; campus standard lampposts and benches; up-lights for trees and for relocated statue; pervious asphalt panels in between brick paved bands on Library Walk; and new metal gates at service area, as shown in supplemental drawings received 8 December 2014, which indicate that stone veneer walls are detailed to appear to be random, and that the typical curb height is continued at the entrance to Ryan Hall from Library Walk.  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for alterations to Lot 8 (Phase II), as shown during concept review (see OG 14-311), 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed one-story rear addition and reconstruction of pergola on side yard as shown in drawings received 3 December 2014.  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 previously approved design for rooftop addition and alterations to Georgetown Theater (see OG 14-116) as shown on supplemental drawings received 12 February 2015 which indicate new configuration of windows on south elevation using LePage double-hung all wood windows.  Alterations to lower the height of existing front parapet, to set back the roof addition and to introduce a sunken courtyard at rear yard were not approved and 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.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials received 14 November 2014 and a site visit on 18 November 2014 indicate that proposed fenestration alterations at the west elevation of auxiliary structure would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.  Note:  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit application to Commission for confirmation of visibility.

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