Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting - 16 April 2026

Returned without action. Concept application for rooftop addition at rear was withdrawn by the applicant on 18 March 2026.

No objection to concept design for alterations to rear metal trellis, per supplemental materials received 26 March 2026, including trimming the column, moving the purlins above the beam, and adding an aluminum sheet metal roof on top, PROVIDED necessary repairs are made to restore the front terrace to its original condition to avoid demolition by neglect. Note that addition of roof and replacement of balustrade on front terrace is no longer part of scope after denial by the OGB. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. The permit application was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 10 March 2026.

No objection to issuance of permit for the streatery with four tables and seven chairs in the right of way in front of Hershey's Ice Cream, per supplemental materials received 12 March 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for waterproofing and the reinstallation of all existing features at the Corcoran at Georgetown courtyard, per the supplemental materials received 23 March 2026, PROVIDED any changes to the courtyard's design must first be reviewed and recommended for approval. 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 rooftop solar, equipment, and conduit, per mockups completed 18 January 2026 and 25 March 2026 and per supplemental plans received 31 March 2026, which indicate per the Old Georgetown Board's direction that panels 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 57, 60, 61, and 105 have been removed and panels 21 through 24 have been reoriented from portrait to landscape and moved closer to the roof edge and panels 58, 59, and 62 have been reoriented from landscape to portrait and moved farther from the roof edge. 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 rear addition, fenestration alterations, and window replacements at front and rear, per supplemental materials received 20 March 2026. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for fenestration alterations and replacements and railing replacement, per supplemental materials received 31 March 2026, which indicate windows on the north elevation of the ell align with the openings above, existing windows are retained and NOT replaced, and the railing at the second floor of the ell matches the railing design elsewhere on the building. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design to add ramp and entrance on west elevation at the House of Sweden, per the supplemental materials received 18 March 2026, PROVIDED detailed plans are provided for the ramp, balustrade, handrails, and signage as part of the permit submission. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of a permit application for various exterior alterations, per supplemental materials received 1 April 2026, which indicate per the Old Georgetown Board's direction the proposed gooseneck lights and placeholder sign have been removed from these plans and would be considered as part of a separate signage application, and the length of the rooftop railing is reduced by four bays (two at east and two at west). 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 removal of existing full-building-width awning, installation of blade sign for Mane Street on existing brackets, replacement of rooftop HVAC, and installation of utility ladder at rear, per supplemental materials received 2 April 2026, which indicate no awning will be reinstalled, PROVIDED unapproved vinyl signage is removed from windows and door. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace the uneven fence segments in the rear yard with a wood, board-abutting-board fence with rail cap of a consistent height no taller than 6 feet tall and to replace the standing seam metal roof on the dormer with a membrane roof, per the supplemental materials received 31 March 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction included the location of the diverter 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 replacement of membrane and standing-seam metal roof, per supplemental materials received 1 April 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction indicate the replacement metal roofing would match in kind the existing double-lock, standing seam metal roofing, including the seam height, panel width, lack of ridge caps, and color. Any down spouts to be replaced must be metal and black to match the color of the gutters. The mechanically sealed, T-shaped ribs are not supported. 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 awning and other facade alterations, per supplemental materials received 2 April 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction indicate masonry repairs are made to the brick prior to painting, including the upper left architectural embellishment and above the cornice; any awnings are limited to the storefront windows to either side of the recessed entry and cannot extend the width of the storefront; the awnings are open at the sides with valances no taller than 12"; the knee walls currently painted black would be painted the same color as the facade; and none of the placeholding signage is reviewed as part of this application and must be submitted as part of a separate 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 exterior alterations and signage at the Aesop store, per the supplemental materials received 19 March 2026, PROVIDED a separate application is submitted prior to installation for any additional signage, including window decals. 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 roofing, per supplemental materials received 1 April 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction indicate the metal roofing, including the shed-roofed portion at the rear, would be replaced in kind with hand-crimped metal seams that match the seam profile, seam height, panel width, and color of the existing. T-shaped seams are not supported. 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 installation of stone seat wall in Red Square around an existing tree and planting bed, per supplemental materials received 18 March 2026, PROVIDED stone samples are submitted to OGB staff prior to installation. 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 raise wall, alter roof, rear addition, and other alterations, per the supplemental materials received 2 April 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction indicate the dormer cheek walls are narrower; the sash proportion and muntin configuration have been restudied on the dormer windows; the dormer infill material should be traditional such as painted flush wood boards and not zinc panels; the zinc panels on the rear addition are pre-patinated and the applicant provide a sample; all fenestration glass does not have a Lo-E coating; the existing cornice on the front elevation is retained at its current position instead of shifting the cornice to the top of the wall as proposed; the new bricks and mortar are painted to match the existing; the applicant provide a specification or detail for the proposed lantern; and the interior newel post, handrails, and balusters are salvaged, modified, and reused in the new stair. 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 proposed alterations to roof of garage and rear elevation, per materials received 9 April 2026, which indicate increase in height of garage roof, installation of a skylight, installation of interior downspout near front, new door system at rear, and single-glazed, true-divided-lite wood window at front. 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 rear addition, lower grade at front yard for basement addition, and siding replacement, per the supplemental materials received 2 April 2026, which indicate per the Old Georgetown Board's direction the grade of the front yard has been modified so the metal walls could be lowered, and the fenestration pattern on the rear elevation has been improved. 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 new garage and new fence with vehicular and pedestrian gates, per supplemental materials received 30 March 2026, PROVIDED fence and gate are the same metal design. No wood should be used in fencing or gate. 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 window and door replacements, per supplemental materials received ___ April 2026, PROVIDED all historic windows and doors are retained, and replacement windows at front are single-glazed, true-divided-lite, wood windows. All other aspects of scope shall remain the same as permit issued under OG 23-349, HPA 23-556. 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 revised concept design for garage addition, the construction of three dormers, and to add three half round windows on the facade, per the supplemental materials received 13 March 2026, PROVIDED the proposed garage is set back at least 8 inches from the existing house front; the dormer window over the proposed addition is the same size as the proposed dormers on the residence with the peak retained and slate between eave and sill; no panels are installed under the proposed half round windows and the window opening detailing matches the existing brick sill and aligns with the centerline of the existing half round windows; and the width of the cheeks and windows of the proposed dormers should match the match the width of the corresponding windows below and it is recommended that the wood siding on the sidewall of the proposed dormers is flush and matches the slope of the roof. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition, per supplemental materials received ___ April 2026, which indicate that design of accessory structure matches concept approval. 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 two pergolas, per supplemental materials received 25 March 2026. Note that unapproved existing enclosure of main entrance is included in this application and approved by the OGB. 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 sixth-floor addition plus penthouse, in order to enlarge and convert an existing office building to mixed-use, per supplemental materials received 24 March 2026, PROVIDED a materials mockup (including but not limited to roof color, brick, window frames) is reviewed by the OGB prior to construction. 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.