Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 June 2005

No objection to concept design for proposed 2 story with mansard roof side infill addition as shown in Option A of supplemental drawings received and dated 24 May 2005 which indicate rear facade with brick wall and slate mansard roof. Recommend further study of treatment of exposed fire wall to minimize height or eliminate from mansard if possible. No objection to concept design for propsed landscape plan including regrading of rear yard and brick garden walls, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 2 June 2005 which indicate 7 feet high walls along property line. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed enclosure of space under replacement deck at rear, alterations to rear facade for new doors and new brick garden walls as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 10 June 2005. Alterations to front stoop have been deleted from this permit application and will be submitted for review separately. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without Action. Case was withdrawn by applicant.

Recommend AGAINST concept design for three story rear addition and one story connector with roof deck as proposed, which is too large and out of character with the historic frame house and its context. Recommend further study of an addition that is subservient to and consistent with the character of the original structure.

Returned without Action. Concept case superseded by permit application under case OG 05-185.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed expansion and alteration to existing sidewalk cafe for Bangkok Bistro on public space, and installation of temporary planter within arcade as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 24 May 2005. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 May 2005 indicate that proposed alterations to rear facade will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows and rear French door with all wood Pella Architect series French door and windows with half screens as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 24 May 2005. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new gates and 6 foot high wood fence to be painted green, which will replace existing gates. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed projecting sign and for existing blockage of second and third floor windows, which are not appropriate for this historic building. Images blocking the windows must be removed no later than 30 September 2005. No objection to issuance of permit for existing awning with sign on valance reading 'Dahn Yoga.' Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design for awning with lettering as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval. Commission regrets that awning and sign was installed without review or permit.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 17 May 2005 indicate that proposed 6 ft high 'Wyngate' style replacement vertical board fence will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign on frosted glass door and transom and for brushed aluminum pin mounted letters no taller than 12 inches high reading 'hela' mounted on second floor level of front facade and illuminated with two brushed aluminum fixtures. Option of 18 inch high letters was NOT approved. Alterations to storefront were previously approved. See case OG 05-014. Illegal light fixture above sign panel on front of building, must be removed no later than 30 September 2005. See previous Recommendation for Pizzeria UNO where fixture was disapproved (OG 02-285).

Returned without Action. Case is outside of the jurisdiction of the Old Georgetown Act and the Commission of Fine Arts.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to historic out-building structure for new chiller enclosure, for removal of projecting bay, and for repair of historic windows or replacement windows where needed as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 May 2005. Recommend further study to minimize impact of chiller on historic structure. Recommend removal of siding wall above P Street doors. File new submission of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to concept design for proposed three story rear yard addition for elevator enclosure as shown in brick option of supplemental drawings received and dated 1 June 2005, rather than the glass and steel scheme. Proposed alterations and addition to the historic structure will be reversible. File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to front facade for addition of bay window as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 7 June 2005 which indicate a fixed door on east side to match door on opposite side of bay. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-138). Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations and addition of dormer and skylight at rear slope of roof as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 9 June 2005. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-107). Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed wood replacement casement windows custom made by Hurd Millwork to match existing, and for relocation of existing roof mechanical equipment to a platform above roof and 22 inches below existing platform as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 14 June 2005. Commission regrets that equipment was installed prior to review and without a permit. Replacement of front doors has been deleted from this permit application. File new submission of detailed drawings with separate permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of second floor windows with insulated windows to match existing detailing. Note is made that permit application is pending final Zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement front door, operable Timberlane shaker panel shutters, 11 inch high light fixture as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 2 June 2005. File new submission of detailed drawings for proposed single light wood storm door with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 2 story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 May 2005. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-135).

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed addition of Cyberknife vault to the Bless Building within the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (OG 05-020). New materials must match dimensions, texture and color of existing materials.