Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 November 2026

No objection to concept design for two-story addition, addition at ell above enclosed side porch, and alterations, per supplemental materials received 16 October 2026, PROVIDED the window proportions are studied to better relate to the existing fenestration, all materials are wood, and no additional penetrations are made through the second floor of the masonry at the ell. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace the cheek walls, pediments, and sills on each of the four dormers, per supplemental materials received _ November 2026, PROVIDED the flashing is drawn and labeled on the plan of the proposed sills; the wood is painted with oil or alkyd paint but not acrylic; the applicant includes a letter of approval from the easement holder; and the metal roofing and sheathing on the dormer walls and roofs are not to be replaced or altered. 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 repointing and installation of parging on brick wall, per supplemental materials received 23 October 2026, PROVIDED the replacement salvaged brick has a compressive strength that is compatible to the existing and soaked a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation; mortar analysis is completed specific to this wall section to confirm the natural hydraulic lime has an appropriate compressive strength; the paint must be carefully removed with an alkaline or an organic paint remover with a natural bristle brush and not a metal brush; areas are tested prior to starting work to determine dwell times and neutralization per the manufacturer’s instructions; a low-pressure wash may be used to remove the paint to avoid further damage to the brick and mortar; the existing mortar should be carefully removed with hand tools; the existing painted parging at the base of the wall that is failing must be removed and replaced as well; the proposed parging cannot be painted; and any coping to be removed at the top of the wall must be replaced in kind. 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 first and third floor additions and roof replacement, per the supplemental materials 2 November 2026, which indicate per the Old Georgetown Board's direction that the windows will have putty profile muntins, and the window glass will be clear, single pane and not vacuum sealed. 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 permit application for the installation of bollards was withdrawn by the applicant on 7 October 2026.

Returned without action. Submission materials are insufficient for review, and application has been inactive for an extended period of time. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition and roof replacement, per supplemental materials received _ November 2026, PROVIDED the applicant clarifies on the drawings if the window well cover at the front elevation would be removed or not, and if the cover is removed the replacement basement window to be exposed must comply with the Old Georgetown Board’s Window Policy and Guidelines and be all wood true-divided lite window with clear class and putty muntins; the replacement gutters must be metal half rounds with round metal downspouts; the addition--particularly the proposed bathroom addition--is constructable without anchoring to the neighbor’s wall; and the applicant revises A2.1 to correctly label the front (south) and rear (north) elevations. 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. Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept approval for installation of solar panels on three roof slopes on the church and Parish Hall, per supplemental materials received 14 October 2026, which indicate the panels would not be visible from the public way. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. The permit application for rooftop solar was withdrawn by the applicant on 7 October 2026.

No objection to issuance of permit for a halo-lit, pin-mounted letter sign reading "David Rios Salon" centered over the middle window on the Wisconsin facade using mortar joints for anchoring, a non-illuminated blade sign reading "Davines Academy" installed over the right pilaster at the main entrance on Wisconsin Avenue, a painted sign reading "Davines Academy" above the 33rd Street entrance, four new sconces on the 33rd Street façade, door replacement at the 33rd Street façade, and whitewashing the brick with lime-based paint, per supplemental materials received 5 October 2026, PROVIDED the signs are installed at the mortar joints. 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 wood fence at rear with a capped 6-foot-tall wood fence, per supplemental materials received on 15 October 2026. The fence may not exceed 7 feet in height at any point. 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 in-kind replacement of wood fence at rear, per supplemental materials received on 22 October 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.

No objection to concept design for roof deck and mechanical screening, per supplemental materials received 15 October 2026, PROVIDED the curb-mounted skylight is flat and parallel to the roof; the guardrail follows a straight line as close to the north roof edge as possible and is not stepped; and as part of the permit submission a second mockup is completed in which ropes are affixed to the top of the scaled poles to mimic the exact locations of the top rails and condenser cover. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for construction of an areaway in public space, per supplemental materials received ___ November 2026, PROVIDED the bricks are salvaged and not sawed, and a DC Arborist provides guidelines for protecting the street tree that will be impacted by excavation. This approval is limited to the areaway and does not include the rear deck or basement addition. 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 primary structure and on the garage structure, per mockup completed 27 October 2026 and supplemental materials received 10 November 2026, PROVIDED that no equipment or conduit will be installed on the facade of the residence and that no panels are 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.

Returned without action. Permit application to remove illegal rear structure for the installation of a new pergola system was withdrawn by the applicant after review by the OGB, which determined the proposed pergola to be incompatible with the historic district. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission to rectify illegal structure and additional violations.

No objection to issuance of permit for a halo-lit sign for Dayglow, per supplemental materials received 10 November 2026, which indicate that the letters would be no taller than 12", would be centered above the entrance, and would be backlit with LED tape. Power source for lighting will be on the interior. Any vinyl signage on storefront windows or door must be submitted for OGB review 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.

Returned without action. Concept application for two-story rear addition was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 2 October 2026.

No objection to concept design for a non-illuminated sign for Lumen, per supplemental materials received 9 November 2026, PROVIDED a sign is not installed on P Street, the existing second-floor blade sign is removed, the Wisconsin Avenue sign is centered on the storefront door, and the brackets are sized to support 11.5" letters and are not visible above letter form. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of permit for replacement of the rear roof slope, per supplemental materials received 2 November 2026, PROVIDED an end cap or vented ridge cap is not installed and the panels are double-lock machine crimped. The Board strongly recommends the application of Acrymax or a similar coating on the front roof slope to extend the life of the historic roof. 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-story rear addition, per supplemental materials received 5 November 2026, which, per the Old Georgetown Board's direction, indicates the double-sash windows would have a putty muntin profile; the roof will be hand-crimped, double-lock metal with no ridge caps; and the applicant includes a detail for the stair and handrail PROVIDED the windows are clear with no low-emissivity coating on the glass and the windows have wood jambs or wood jamb liner covers. 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-story rear addition and deck and fence, per the supplemental materials received _ November 2026, PROVIDED the fences are limited to 7 feet in height measured from grade and elevations; the existing and proposed fence locations and heights are included on the site plan and floor plans and completely located within the property boundaries; the plans are revised to confirm the deck railing would completely surround the proposed deck at the rear elevation; it is confirmed that the windows would be clear without low-emissivity coatings; the proposed railings would be steel and not aluminum; and either the east elevation (A301) or the building section (A401) are revised so the fenestration patterns match. 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 pair 10-inch tall wall mounted signs for Thuma and building address numbers, per supplemental materials received 26 October 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.

No objection to issuance of permit to enlarge rear deck and add iron stair, replace roof with TPO, add new lighting and skylight, per supplemental materials received 5 November 2026, which, per the Old Georgetown Board's direction, includes a standard detail specification for the replacement roofing and notes the camera and carriage lights will be installed in mortar and not brick, PROVIDED any downspouts to be replaced are copper or painted round metal. 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 proposed alterations, per the supplemental materials 12 November 2026, PROVIDED the rear door at 1028 has equal-sized panels, windows are retained on street-facing elevations, inappropriately sized shutters are removed, and the coal chute cover is retained. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a non-illuminated, pin-mounted letter sign reading "Meermin," per supplemental materials received 9 November 2026. No sign shall be installed on the east elevation facing 30th Street, NW. 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 sign installation for "Guizio" and awning replacement, per supplemental materials received ___ November 2026, PROVIDED the sign is installed on a backer board mounted into the mortar joints and the awning is open on the bottom and sides. 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 door replacement and patio modifications, per supplemental materials received 22 October 2026. Permit submission must include fully dimensioned elevation drawings for the patio bench, details on the treatment between the existing fences and retaining wall at the new bench connection, and material specification for the stone pavers. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for site work, including relocation and reconstruction of the rear brick wall and installation of a smaller pool, per supplemental materials received 10 November 2026, PROVIDED the arched gate is reused or replaced to match existing, the brick wall and metal framing do not exceed 7' in total height, and the wall sconces align with an architectural detail. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of one (1) non-illuminated hanging sign for Spicewalla and the completed storefront modifications, per materials received on 16 October 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for three additions, including a rooftop addition, a two-story infill addition at the ell, and a single-story sunroom addition at the rear, per supplemental materials received 3 November 2026, which indicate pre-patinated zinc will be used for the addition and the chimneys will be retained as existing PROVIDED skylight and louver are not visible from the 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 concept design for removal of garage opening for window, window replacements at rear, and installation of decking on existing roof deck, per supplemental materials received 23 October 2026, PROVIDED existing street facing windows are restored rather than replaced, and details for matching brick are submitted with permit applciation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of revised permit for the construction of single-family house on a vacant lot, per the supplemental materials received 4 November 2026, which indicates per Old Georgetown Board direction that Option 1 has been selected for the roof lantern/belvedere. The reduction of the width of the main block by 2 feet; creation of a side yard at the east property line; retention of the east cornice; and elimination of the west cornice with only fascia visible all are 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.

Returned without action. Concept application was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant due to it being a duplicate. Review will continue under OG 26-215, HPA 26-251.

No objection to concept design for installation of a rear parking space and wall modifications, per materials received 16 October 2026, PROVIDED the permit submission includes the arborist report indicating potential impacts to and mitigation strategies for the existing trees, and details on the proposed timber retaining wall. Applicant must provide samples of the proposed new brick for onsite review. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for additions on the rear and east elevations, per supplemental materials received 5 November 2026, which, per the Old Georgetown Board's direction, indicates the conservatory proposed on the garage elevation will have a re-entrant corner equal to the reveal on the left so that the window mass is centered on the garage door below; the lanterns will be electric and not gas; the single-glazed casement windows will have clear glass with no low-emissivity coatings; and the double-hung sash windows are limited to half screens if the screens are to be located on the exterior. 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 courtyard modifications at the Corcoran at Georgetown, per the supplemental materials received 10 November 2026, which per the Old Georgetown Board's direction indicates the base of the reconstructed fountain will be stepped brick instead of cobbles; the base is all brick and does not have a limestone border; and plans are included for the base of the light poles. 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.