Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 May 2016

OG 16-003

HPA number
HPA 16-009
Location

3029 Dent Place, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition, Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Concept application for rear addition and alterations has been inactive for an extended period of time.

OG 16-013

HPA number
HPA 16-021
Location

3121 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
New front porch
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for new front porch with copper roof, brick piers, and two wood columns per supplemental drawings received 5 May 2016 which indicate columns are no less than 6-feet-tall, wood railing balusters are no more than 3-inches on center, and new stair is concrete to match color and texture of existing historic concrete stair at sidewalk PROVIDED that historic concrete stair and cheek walls remain in place. 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.

OG 16-045

HPA number
HPA 16-077
Location

1679 35th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Two-story rear addition, Porch enclosure, Demolition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed two-story rear addition, demolition at rear wall, and partial enclosure of two-story porch per supplemental drawings received 20 April 2016 which indicate all-wood insulated windows, doors and sidelights PROVIDED 7/8-inch simulated-divided-light muntins include spacer bars, porch railing pickets are no more than 3 inches on center, and structural mullions separate rear windows at second floor. Windows on front facade to be repaired. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-062

HPA number
HPA 16-108
Location

3050 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear fence
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Permit application for a wood fence has been inactive for an extended period of time.

OG 16-071

HPA number
HPA 16-119
Location

1044 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations, Roof deck, Signs - Sweetgreen
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, sidewalk cafe terrace, signs reading "Sweetgreen", and roof deck as shown in supplemental drawings received 9 May 2016 which indicate roof deck and railing set back from parapet, and return of enlarged show window. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-095

HPA number
HPA 16-163
Location

1232 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signs - Compass
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit application was superseded by permit application OG 16-189.

OG 16-107

HPA number
HPA 16-179
Location

1051 29th Street, NW
United States

Property
Multi-family residence
Description
New building, site work
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

OG 16-128

HPA number
HPA 16-214
Location

3251 Prospect Street, NW #301
United States

Property
Mixed-use
Description
Replacement windows
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Permit application for replacement windows has been inactive for an extended period of time. File a concept application for a replacement window proposal to be used for all units in the condominium building.

OG 16-133

HPA number
HPA 16-224
Location

3348 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations, Replacement windows
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, including replacement of vinyl windows with all-wood windows, replacement of rear and side doors, and new fenestration at basement per supplemental drawings received 12 April 2016 PROVIDED all wood windows are repaired and guard rail at top of first floor parapet is deleted. Alterations to the front brick stoop was deleted from the scope of work, recommend its replacement with a compatible metal stair. Provide window sample for review. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-134

HPA number
HPA 16-226
Location

1313 28th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations, Replacement windows and doors
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for fenestration alterations including new wood casement windows, casements behind brick openwork with frosted glass, new garage door, and canopy above entrance per supplemental drawings received 13 April 2016, PROVIDED the masonry opening above the garage door incorporates two casement windows and the existing metal fence, gate and brick pier are maintained intact in place. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including product literature, with separate permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-140

HPA number
HPA 16-233
Location

3729 Winfield Lane, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement windows at this non-contributing building with multi-light all-wood insulated windows per drawings received 4 May 2016 which indicate 7/8-inch-wide simulated-divided-light wood muntins with spacer bar. Windows sized to fit masonry openings without fillers or secondary frame. Existing brick mould to be repaired. Use half-screens only, if desired. Vinyl windows, which are not appropriate in the historic district, were not approved. 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.

OG 16-141

HPA number
HPA 16-235
Location

3644 Reservoir Road, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
New window opening
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed oval vinyl window at west elevation. Although there is no objection to the concept of a new window opening, vinyl- or fiberglass-clad window components are not compatible with the character of the historic district. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for an all-wood window with vertical proportions with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-159

HPA number
HPA 16-279
Location

1318 33rd Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations, Garage door opening
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including new garage opening with wood overhead door, and reconfiguration of fenestration per supplemental drawings received 14 April 2016 which indicate extension of gable, and a 13-feet-wide door PROVIDED electric meter is relocated where it 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.

OG 16-162

HPA number
HPA 16-282
Location

3417 R Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Three-story rear addition, Alterations, Demolition
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed three-story rear addition and alterations, including slate roof, retention of chimney, repair of existing 2/2 windows at second floor bay, windows on south elevation with single-glazed upper sashes with stained glass and true divided light muntins, basement entrance at rear addition, and landscaping per supplemental drawings received 11 May 2016 which indicate dormer has wood siding and springs lower than ridge, slate is no less than 9 inches wide, light fixtures are no taller than 12 inches, operable wood shutters are 1 3/8 inches thick, and stone terrace and walkway set on permeable sand and gravel base. Wood fences and gates to be painted or stained with an opaque stain. The Commission regrets the excessive amount of interior demolition. 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.

OG 16-167

HPA number
HPA 16-288
Location

2707 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear additions and alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for rear additions with all-wood multi-light windows and doors with simulated divided lights and 7/8-inch muntins, removal and re-attachment of original wood siding at southeast corner, any severely deteriorated sections are to be replicated with exact profiles and dimensions only, new operable wood shutters, three light fixtures at rear, and AC unit relocated from roof to rear yard per supplemental drawings received 12 May 2016. 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.

OG 16-168

HPA number
HPA 16-290
Location

1353-1355 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, Replacement windows
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed storefront alterations as shown in option 1 of supplemental drawings received 13 April 2016 PROVIDED signs are located on face of canopy. No objection to replacement all-wood 2/2 windows with 1 3/4-inches-wide true-divided-light muntins. Recommend stabilization of collapsed historic structure at rear. The Commission regrets that rear balconies and stair do not conform to approved design with metal railings. File new submission of construction drawings. including architectural details, dimensions, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-173

HPA number
HPA 16-295
Location

3247 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Sliding gate, Garden walls, Site work
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed site work, including sliding vehicular gate, brick garden walls, replacement wood fence, re-grading of side yard, permeable terraces on a sand and gravel base, and new landscaping per drawings received 13 April 2016 PROVIDED that vehicular gate slides along inside (west) of wall. File new submission of working drawings. including architectural details, dimensions and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-175

HPA number
HPA 16-297
Location

3025 Dumbarton Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations, Parking pad and gates
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for new 7-feet-tall wood gates, brick walls, as well as piers, three new planting beds, and doors at first floor porch enclosure as shown in supplemental drawings recieved 27 April 2016. 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.

OG 16-179

HPA number
HPA 16-301
Location

3101 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Georgetown Baptist Church
Description
Driveway and parking pad paving
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed paving of parking pad and driveway on lot 32 per drawings received 21 April 2016 which indicate 6x12 inches pavers on permeable sand and gravel base, a metal gate and an evergreen planter to screen parked vehicles. Charcoal Natural finish pavers to be used on the driveway and Limestone Grey Tudor finish pavers on the parking pad. Historic asphalt pavers on apron and curb-cut to remain. 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.

OG 16-182

HPA number
HPA 16-319
Location

3342 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations, Deck, Fence
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, 6 1/2-feet-tall painted wood fence, permeable brick terrace on sand and gravel base, and wood deck per drawings received 20 April 2016 which indicate planting area around three sides of deck. 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.

OG 16-183

HPA number
HPA 16-326
Location

1524 34th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Submission materials and a site visit on 18 April 2016 indicate that proposed alterations to rear at basement level would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 16-184

HPA number
HPA 16-327
Location

3641 Winfield Lane, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Submission materials and a site visit on 18 April 2016 indicate that proposed doors would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 16-185

HPA number
HPA 16-334
Location

3109 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Driveway paving
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed permeable paving of "driveway" at rear of property with red brick pavers on permeable sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received 6 May 2016. 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.

OG 16-186

HPA number
HPA 16-335
Location

3107 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Driveway paving
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed permeable paving of "driveway" at rear of property with red brick pavers on permeable sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received 6 May 2016. 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.

OG 16-187

HPA number
HPA 16-336
Location

3111 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Parking pad paving
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Permit application for paving rear parking pad was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

OG 16-189

HPA number
HPA 16-341
Location

1232 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign - Compass
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Permit application for sign was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

OG 16-190

HPA number
HPA 16-342
Location

1685 34th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit to replace asphalt shingles with new asphalt shingles. 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.

OG 16-191

HPA number
HPA 16-343
Location

1815 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Back-lit signs - Paisano's
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for two proposed back-lit signs comprised of aluminum reverse channel letters reading “Paisano’s”. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for signs with letters no taller than 12 inches, no exposed electric conduit, and no listing of products, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-192

HPA number
HPA 16-344
Location

1607 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Site work
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed site work, including reconstruction of stair with brick risers and stone treads, reconstruction of brick retaining wall using salvaged bricks with new stone cap, new wood gate, and re-grading of walkway with flagstone pavers, PROVIDED walkway is set on permeable sand and gravel base. Wood gate to be painted or stained with an opaque stain. 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.

OG 16-194

HPA number
HPA 16-347
Location

1301-29 37th Street, 3614-22 O Street, 3615-25 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Georgetown University
Description
Replacement roof and mechanical equipment
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of roofs and mechanical equipment per drawings received 21 April 2016 which indicate relocation of five currently visible units to locations 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.

OG 16-195

HPA number
HPA 16-348
Location

3234 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition, alterations - Demolition
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Although proposed mechanical equipment, rear addition, roof alterations, and site work would not be visible from a public thoroughfare per mock-up inspection on 21 April 2016, the Commission regrets the amount of exterior and interior demolition associated with this contributing pair of 19th-century frame houses. Revised drawings received on 27 April indicate the mechanical equipment would be located at the southern half of the roof and would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 16-197

HPA number
HPA 16-350
Location

1200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations, Signs - COS
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new doors and signs for two non-illuminated pin-mounted signs comprised of letters no taller than 10 inches reading "COS", one illuminated sign with aluminum letters no taller than 10 inches, and vinyl lettering on glass no taller than 4 inches per supplemental drawings received 10 May 2016. 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.

OG 16-198

HPA number
HPA 16-354
Location

1221 36th Street, NW
United States

Property
Georgetown University - de la Cruz Gallery of Art
Description
Addition/alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for new glazed corner addition per supplemental drawings received 6 May 2016, which include complete set of mechanical drawings. Coordinate review of mechanical mock-up for roof vent with staff. Sign was omitted from the drawings and deleted from this permit application. File new submission for sign, including complete detail drawings and dimensions, 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.

OG 16-201

HPA number
HPA 16-357
Location

1075 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Roof trellis replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of roof trellis with aluminum structure with retractable polycarbonate panels per drawings received 20 April 2016. 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.

OG 16-205

HPA number
OG 16-361
Location

3000 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Mixed-use
Description
Additions, Alterations, Demolition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed demolition of non-contributing two-story gable structure on M Street and for new two-story glass and brick flat roof addition, and fenestration and veneer alterations to existing seven-story brick structure with new entrance on 30th Street, enlarged mechanical penthouses per drawings received 20 April 2016. Recommend further study of easternmost bay on M Street. File new concept submission at DCRA during design development with complete dimensions including mechanical penthouses and materials for review by the Commission.

OG 16-206

HPA number
HPA 16-362
Location

3100 Dumbarton Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Addition to garage, Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for proposed addition to garage, site work, and alterations PROVIDED that steps to roof terrace incorporate turf, brick terrace is set on permeable sand and gravel base, replacement landscape match existing, wood gate is deleted, and up-light landscape fixtures installed without review are removed. Recommend that brick retaining wall behind historic metal fence along sidewalks are removed and berm returned to original condition to match other historic houses at this intersection. File new submission of working drawings, including architectural details, dimensions and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

OG 16-207

HPA number
HPA 16-363
Location

1611 29th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Chimney repair
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit to rebuild historic chimney above roof to match existing size and shape per drawings received 21 April 2016 PROVIDED mortar is tinted to match a dark buff color and all joints are no more than 1/4-inch thick. 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.

OG 16-209

HPA number
HPA 16-365
Location

3107 Dumbarton Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Removal of polymer-based synthetic stucco - Existing alterations without review
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
The Commission regrets the application of polymer-based synthetic stucco surfacing on this free-standing historic brick residence without review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for removal of polymer-based synthetic stucco surfacing and trim to expose historic brick as indicated on drawings received 28 April 2016, PROVIDED removal process does not damage historic brick. All work to be completed no later than 31 August 2016. 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.