Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 March 2026

No objection to concept design for new window well at front and addition at rear, per supplemental materials received 16 February 2026, PROVIDED the window well is only as wide as the existing window, or minimum size as required by DOB, and Option 2 is used at the rear addition. Meters may be located in window well as long as minimal space is required for installation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application for fenestration replacement is lacking sufficient information and has been inactive for an extended period. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for office to residential conversion, rooftop additions, and alterations at Georgetown Place, per the supplemental materials received 19 February 2026, PROVIDED gray panels are installed for both floors of the penthouse of Building A; the applicant pursues Option 2 for the Building A courtyard canopy, with or without tiebacks; the applicant study the reduction of the massing proposed on the rooftop addition of Building A, particularly as seen view from the C&O Canal at Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest; Building B is to have an limestone surround, including its cornice; and on Building B the rail and roof seating and decking are to be shifted back at least 10 feet from the cornice. File design development submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for the streatery with two tables and seven chairs in front of Springbone Kitchen, per materials received 4 February 2026, PROVIDED any plants in the planter are live. 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. Permit application for fence replacement is lacking sufficient information and has been inactive for an extended period of time. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time. File new permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for streatery in front of Patisserie Poupon, per supplemental materials received 29 January 2026, which indicate 4 tables with 2 chairs each, and umbrellas, PROVIDED only live plants are used in planters. 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 streatery in front of Clyde's, per supplemental materials received 10 February 2026, which indicate 9 tables with 4 chairs each, and 8 umbrellas, PROVIDED plastic folding tables are not used and only live plants are used in planters. Sandwich board and small plastic planters were removed as part of 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 various minor alterations at front, per supplemental materials received 5 March 2026, which indicate the existing front door is damaged beyond repair and the replacement front door would match the design of the existing so the panels would align with the corresponding jamb panels; the mail slot and knocker are reused on the replacement door; the middle rails of the proposed shutters align with the sashes of each corresponding window; the north elevation is also repainted; and the gate installed under the front stoop without review would be removed. 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 after-the-fact for pin-mounted, non-illuminated, 5"-tall sign reading Malbon installed centered above the storefront window and applied vinyl sign on the entrance door, per supplemental materials received 24 February 2026, PROVIDED the applied vinyl signage on the storefront window and fixed door, as well as the sandwich board, are removed, and damage from previous unapproved sign is repaired. 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 existing streatery for Cafe Tulum, per supplemental materials received 10 March 2026, PROVIDED the existing non-compliant components are removed such as the roof, lights, posts, and signage; the decking is painted gray to comply with the Old Georgetown Board's streatery guidelines and is confirmed to be removable to clean out debris; and any plants in the planter must be live. 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 for restoration of original front entrance and demolition of historic enclosed porch for new rear addition, per supplemental materials received 11 February 2026, PROVIDED additional study be given to the design of the entry stair railing to more closely match the original. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for exterior alterations, including the replacement of the front doors; infill of a window opening on the rear elevation; replacement of rear door; and installation of an electric meter, per the supplemental materials received 9 March 2026, which indicate the front doors would be the wood tripartite option; the electric meter would be installed on the rear back wall; and the chimney stack would be retained. 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 install concrete parking pad, retaining walls, and stair in the rear yard to create two tandem parking spaces, and to reconstruct the corrugated metal garage, per drawings received 3 March 2026, PROVIDED wood lap siding and a wood paneled door are used, the railings at the retaining walls aren't visible from the public way, and the location, height, and dimensions of the garage match previously existing garage. 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 at the Garage store, per supplemental materials received 11 March 2026, which indicate the storefront would no longer be replaced and the existing glass, doors, and architraves would be retained; the sign would be halo lit and not emit light from the face; the star in the letter "A" would not have LEDs; the sign would be installed above the entryway and the brick would be repaired where the existing sign is installed; and the new Garage sign would be installed in mortar joints and not into 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 non-illuminated, pin-mounted, 12"-tall sign for Sezane, per supplemental materials received 23 February 2026, which indicate that the sign shall be installed at the mortar joints. Note that awnings were removed from the scope of 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 revised permit for the construction of a six-story, plus occupiable penthouse, mixed-use building, per supplemental materials received 3 March 2026, which indicate parapet height returned to previously approved height, height of mechanical screen increased to accommodate size of updated system, a portion of roof slab at single-story portion along M Street dropped 12" to eliminate visibility, extent of green roof increased, terraces removed at rear, mechanical screen moved 15" closer to north-facing exterior wall at rear of roof court, horizontal mullions at the south elevation curtain wall were added, Nana wall at the penthouse was replaced with a standard storefront system, and amenity space in the penthouse was increased, PROVIDED Option 2 is selected for the mechanical screen at southwest intake. 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 treads on the existing metal fire stair at the south elevation of the building, per supplemental materials received 24 February 2026, which indicate treads would match existing and all other elements of the stair would remain as is, PROVIDED the remaining elements are repaired and painted, as needed. 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 replace the existing wood fencing with a 7-foot-tall board-abutting-board untreated wood fence with horizontal cap board on top, per supplemental materials received 2 March 2026, which indicate the structural members of the fence would face toward the interior lot. 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for installation of solar panels, per supplemental materials received ___ March 2026, which indicate panels would be visible from Caton Place. 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 11 March 2026, which indicate that the solar panels would not be visible from the public way, and the associated conduit and equipment would be installed on the rear elevation. 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.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the D.C. Department of General Services. See Consent Calendar for 19 March 2026, case number CFA 19/MAR/26-m for recommended action.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace approximately 80 feet of a stockade fence with a 6-foot tall untreated wood stockade fence, per supplemental materials received 2 March 2026, which show the fence posts and framing would face toward the interior of the lot and the good side of the fence would face outward. 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 the halo-lit sign and logo for Athleta with new halo-lit sign and logo, per supplemental materials received 19 February 2026, which indicate the letters and logo would remain the same as existing in size and layout, PROVIDED no new penetrations are made. 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 repair and replacement work on the second-floor pedestrian areas at the interior courtyard of the Madelon Building, including guardrails, fascia, and paving, per materials received 13 February 2026, which indicate the handrails would be aluminum and would match original design, coping under handrails would be aluminum, and soffits would be acrylic DAEFS to match existing texture and finish. 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.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the D.C. Department of Transportation. See Consent Calendar for 19 March 2026, case number CFA 19/MAR/26-n for recommended action.

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of a halo-lit, 12"-tall sign for Popup Bagels, per supplemental materials received 25 February 2026, which indicate that the sign would be installed centered on the sign band, PROVIDED repairs are made to the sign band prior to installing sign. 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 a halo-lit, 8"-tall sign for Barbour and painting of wood storefront surround, per supplemental materials received 20 February 2026, PROVIDED the color temperature of the light is 2700-3000K and no blade sign is installed. No other changes to the building are proposed as part of 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 reconfiguration of stoop from side-facing to street-facing, window and door replacements at rear are clad instead of previously-approved wood, and base and south-most wall on new addition are stucco instead of brick, per supplemental materials received 26 February 2026. 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. Permit application for sign is a duplicate of the sign included in the permit application submitted under OG 25-285 / HPA 25-349.

No objection to issuance of permit for 10 rooftop solar panels on the residence, per supplemental materials received 4 March 2026, which include a photo diagram of the rear elevation that shows the proposed exterior equipment and confirms the path of the conduit would follow the path of the existing HVAC conduit. 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 entry door and stoop replacement, per supplemental materials received 4 March 2026, which show the existing railing would be modified and reused and the existing mail slot would be installed on the replacement door. 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 replace fenestration and stairs on rear elevation with screen doors at the proposed French doors, per materials received 13 February 2026, PROVIDED all components are made of wood. 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 revised permit for site work, per supplemental materials received 23 February 2026, which show the existing iron fence along the front property line shall be retained, and the existing iron gate shall be reused when relocated. 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.