Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 May 2025

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for an illuminated wall sign, per materials received 18 October 2024, as the proposed sign is incompatible with the historic district and the application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

Returned without action. Concept application for various exterior alterations was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 22 April 2025.

No objection to concept design to replace awning signs, install sconces, and repaint at Moby Dick House of Kabob, per supplemental materials received 24 April 2025. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application for signs received 14 February 2025 was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 18 April 2025.

No objection to concept design for new glass enclosure and new steel pergola, per supplemental materials received 24 April 2025, PROVIDED the fenestration design on the enclosure is further studied, the extent of the pergola is minimized, a handrail is added behind enclosure, and attachment methods and drainage for the pergola and enclosure are documented. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to install vinyl signage on door and to recover existing awning frame with new sunbrella awning cover that reads “Wells Fargo” in 6” letters on the valence, per supplemental materials received 29 April 2025, which indicate that the awning will be gray in color. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of solar panels on the roof, per supplemental materials received 17 April 2025. Materials and site visit on 15 April 2025 indicate that the panels would not be visible from a public way. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement and relocation of antennas and associated equipment for AT&T, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2025, which indicate the work would happen within an existing brick enclosure and would not be visible from the public right-of-way. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to add steel risers to the circa 1960 exterior metal stair on the east elevation, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2025. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design to install window on first floor of west elevation, per supplemental materials received 17 April 2025, PROVIDED the applicant submit drawings of both the existing window to serve as the model and the proposed window. The drawings are to include the sill, head, jamb, sash, frame, trim, and brickmould. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of solar panels, per supplemental information received 5 May 2025, which indicate panels would not be visible from a public way. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for signage for Staud, including a wall sign and a vinyl graphic on the door listing the store hours. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. The proposed acoustic blankets and associated structure would not be visible from public space, per materials received 11 April 2025. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for a 24" tall, halo-illuminated wall sign and cladding the existing brass storefront mullions with matte black metal, per supplemental materials received __ May 2025, PROVIDED all penetrations for the sign are made through the mortar joints and not the brick. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for a single-story addition on the east elevation, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2025. Note that the conceptually approved addition on the west elevation was not included in this application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for modifications and replacement of rooftop mechanical screening, per supplemental materials received 1 May 2025, provided all screening and lattice is painted a dark color to match the existing. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new six-story, mixed-use building plus penthouse, per supplemental materials received __ May 2025, PROVIDED the applicant provide a window mock-up and additional GFRC samples for review by the Old Georgetown Board and the applicant return to the Commission for review if any design changes result from land ownership issues on the north elevation. See application filed under OG 25-201 / HPA 25-235 for the associated permit for demolition of the existing building. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to demolish a circa 1968 five-story masonry building. See application filed under OG 25-220 / HPA 25-234 for the associated new construction permit. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of siding at the front elevation, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2025. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to repair roof and facade damage, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2025, PROVIDED the replacement slate tiles match the existing in size, reveal, and color as is indicated on the plans. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for various facade alterations, per supplemental materials received 6 May 2025, PROVIDED the stone base on the retail unit at 3307A M Street, NW, is restored to its previous condition before the stucco and paint were applied and screen installed. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of rooftop mechanical equipment on Loyola, Xavier, Ryder, and Nevils, and a new guardrail around the proposed equipment on the southern wing of Loyola Hall, per supplemental materials received 25 April 2025 and mock-up completed on 26 March 2025, which indicate the proposed equipment will be minimally visible from public thoroughfares and the metal guardrail on Loyola will match the existing. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for the replacement of eight windows and installation of an areaway at Georgetown University's Henle Dorm Building E, per supplemental materials received 25 April 2025. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.