Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 July 2018

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of and an addition to an existing house, including relocating a curb cut in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 2 March 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 3 May 2018 and 2 July 2018. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without action. Submission was superseded by SL 18-172.

Returned without action. Concept submission for the installation of a seasonal rooftop tent on an existing office building, as shown in materials received and dated 4 May 2018, was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new accessible ramp and railings at the front entrance of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 8 June 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 July 2018 and 19 July 2018. 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.

Returned without action. Permit submission for the installation of new graphics in two existing monument signs in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 8 June 2018, was withdrawn at the request of the property owner. Refer to DC Public Space Committee.

No objection to the concept for modifications to an existing house, including replacement wood windows, a new inverted dormer on the north-facing roof, a new pergola at an existing lower roof terrace, and a new exterior ramp, stair, and areaway, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. Recommend that a new shade tree be planted to replace the tree proposed to be removed for the ramp. 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 repairs to and the partial reconstruction of an existing front porch, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 an existing storefront to add a new door and a new ATM for Democracy Federal Credit Union, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 July 2018.  Submission does not include signs.  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 replacement window, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 July 2018. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without action. Property is not within the jurisdiction of the Shipstead-Luce Act and is not subject to review by the Commission of Fine Arts.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement window bays at the 11th and 12th floors of an existing building and for the installation of replacement storefront and doors at four existing entrances, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. Submission conforms with previously approved concept submissions. 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 removal of an existing rooftop screen wall, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 replacement roofs and copings, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 July 2018 and 17 July 2018. 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 cellular equipment for AT&T at an existing equipment shelter, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 July 2018, PROVIDED that a screening wall be constructed as part of the project, pending consultation on the screening wall, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 heat pump in the side yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 twenty-four (24) aluminum-clad and seven (7) fiberglass-clad replacement windows in an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 July 2018, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without action. Property is not within the jurisdiction of the Shipstead-Luce Act and is not subject to review by the Commission of Fine Arts.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three new remote radio units at an existing rooftop cellular facility for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018, PROVIDED that the antennas be painted to match the penthouse walls behind. 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 constructing a permanent roof over an existing rear terrace, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. 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 renovation of and additions to an existing house and site, including modifications to a retaining wall beyond the building restriction line, and for a new freestanding garage, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018, PROVIDED that the modified retaining wall be clad in stone to match existing walls on the site.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee.  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 concept for the installation of new aluminum windows and doors in four previously closed openings at an existing rooftop terrace, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 July 2018.  Refer to General Services Administration.  Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. 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 modifications to the side and rear yards of an existing house, including regrading, the construction of new and replacement retaining walls, and the installation of plantings, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 concept for modifications to windows and exterior elevated slabs at the second, third, and fourth floors of an existing building to convert these areas to balconies, including the addition of new railings and doors, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018, pending further consultation on the railings and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 5'-0" high black chain link fence in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 concept for modifications to the storefront of an existing building to add a door opening, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018, pending the receipt of supplemental materials.  Recommend AGAINST the concept for the installation of a painted metal railing around the terrace area adjacent to an existing driveway, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018. 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 replacement furniture, umbrellas, plantings, and bar and service stations at an existing sidewalk cafe for Root Cellar Whiskey Bar, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 July 2018.  Refer to National Park Service.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee.  Refer to General Services Administration.  Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. 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 replacement cellular antennas and screening structures for AT&T at an existing rooftop cellular facility, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018, due to insufficient information for review.  Forward a new and completely documented submission, including building elevations of all sectors, dimensioned detail elevations of each sector showing the concealment screens, documentation of the material, color, and construction of the concealment screens, and photo simulations from close and distant views of all sectors.  As noted in the previous review, the original installation of the existing cellular antennas and enclosures was made without CFA review and with no record of a building permit, and they are inappropriately visible from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  Refer to the General Services Administration.  Refer to the National Capital Planning Commission.  Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of an extensive green roof on an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 18 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 August 2018. 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 (3) replacement wood double-hung windows and two (2) replacement wood transom windows, as shown in materials received and dated 6 July 2018 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 July 2018, PROVIDED that the standard jamb extension and brickmold details be modified to most closely match the existing window dimensions and that the optional subsill not be used. 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.