Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 September 2014

No objection to the concept for the replacement of portions of the building facades of an existing 9-story mixed-use building to convert it to a residential condominium building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three additional cellular panel antennas and three remote radio heads on existing sled bases for T-Mobile, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three additional cellular panel antennas and three remote radio heads on existing sled bases for T-Mobile, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, provided that screening be provided for the antennas facing Sixteenth Street, and pending the receipt of revised drawings. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel array and associated equipment, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a rooftop addition and modifications to an existing roof terrace, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 14-089)

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new vestibule and storefront enclosure at an existing entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel array, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to the rear of an existing house, including one new door and transom in an enlarged opening, one replacement window, new siding, new light fixtures, and a new exterior stair, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 September 2014. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of three new sled-mounted cellular antenna sectors with screening walls for Cingular, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, due to their significant and inappropriate visibility from important public spaces and their unintegrated and awkward design. Forward a new submission with a revised design, including photo simulations, when ready; recommend that the applicant consult with staff on the design prior to making a new submission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the U.S. Department of State. See Consent Calendar for 18 September 2014, case number CFA 18/SEP/14-d for recommended action.

Property is under the control of the District of Columbia and is not subject to the Shipstead-Luce Act. See Consent Calendar for 18 September 2014, case number CFA 18/SEP/14-k for recommended action.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of metal-clad replacement windows, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014 and supplemental materials received and dated 15 September 2014. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the annual installation of a seasonal tent structure in the C.W. Post Courtyard, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, with the understanding that the tent structure is to be removed and stored off site for the months of January and February each year. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 14-011)

No objection to the issuance of a permit for recovering one awning to add a sign for Boss Shepherd's, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, provided that all attachments to the building be made into existing masonry joints only. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 14-086)

No objection to the issuance of a permit for new glass and steel canopies with address signs at two existing residential entrances, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 September 2014. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 14-128)

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to existing balcony railings at two floors to address water leaks to the interior, including the installation of new copings, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, provided that the new coping and termination bar colors closely match the color of the existing balcony railings. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to the front and back yards and entrances of an existing rowhouse, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, pending further consultation with the applicant regarding the proposed roll-up door at the alley. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DC Public Space. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 13-127)

No objection to revisions to a previously approved design for modifications to an existing parish house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 13-075)

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of two signs at the driveway entrances to the Watergate Hotel, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, including one portal sign at the main hotel entrance driveway and one monument sign at the hotel service driveway. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a third sign, proposed as a monument sign at the main hotel entrance driveway. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement non-illuminated sign, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of and additions to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014, pending further consultation with the applicant, particularly regarding the detailing of the roof edge and window heads at the third floor addition and the location and detailing of the new window openings at the tower element. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing garage door opening and the installation of a new garage door, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2014 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 September 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the conversion of two full-height double-hung windows to double-leaf doors with the upper sashes remaining as transoms above, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2014. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. (Previous: SL 14-013)