Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 June 2023

Returned without action. Concept submission for modifications to the basement entrance of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 June 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing office building, including the installation of replacement windows, doors, glazed storefront, curtainwall, and lighting and the construction of an unenclosed steel exit stair on the rear of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 2 June 2023, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Signs are not included in this review; forward a separate new submission for signs that comply with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of solar panels on the roof of a single family residence as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 June 2023 and 7 June 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a replacement deck in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of two replacements signs on an existing canopy and one stud-mounted replacement plaque on the wall adjacent to the main entrance, as shown in the materials received and dated 2 June 2023, PROVIDED that they conform with the sign dimension requirements for the Shipstead-Luce Act area, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the U.S. General Services Administration. See Consent Calendar for 15 June 2023, case number CFA 15/JUN/23-c for recommended action.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement asphalt shingle roof on a single-family residence, excluding the existing carport roof, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a one-story addition in the rear yard of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB 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 the permit for the installation of one replacement sign at an existing residential entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to National Park Service. 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 DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of the permit for the installation of a replacement fence, including a 6'-0" tall wood fence and a 4'-0" tall metal picket fence, in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the concept for a two-story rear addition to and the renovation of an existing house, including a new entrance portico, a new bay window, replacement windows and doors, and minor site modifications, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DOB for review by the Commission.

No objection to the concept for modifications to an existing rooftop structure, including the demolition and enlargement of one room and the installation of new windows, doors, and a retractable awning, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023, 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 DOB for review by the Commission.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a 66" diameter sign for Compass Coffee at an existing retail entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Recommend consultation with staff on the sign design prior to resubmitting for review. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to The Preservation Trust for historic easement. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of four replacement rooftop antennas for Verizon within an existing stealth enclosure, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the concept for an addition to an existing rooftop addition and for the modification of an existing rooftop stair enclosure, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023, PROVIDED that no component of the addition or the revised stair enclosure be visible from grade, including from long views, PROVIDED that, in consultation with CFA and HPO staff, the existing electrical and gas meters at the front of the house be relocated, repainted to match the walls behind, and screened with landscape materials, 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 DOB for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of twelve replacement panel antennas, six replacement remote radio heads, and three new remote radio heads on the roof of an existing building for Verizon, to be located within existing screening structures in the Alpha and Gamma sectors and mounted to an existing penthouse wall in the Beta sector, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023, PROVIDED that the antennas and support structures in the Beta sector be painted to match the wall behind and PROVIDED that all antennas be mounted no higher than the antennas they are replacing. Staff notes with regret that the applicant is unable to relocate the existing Gamma sector facing Sixteenth Street to be less visible from Rock Creek Park. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of one new building identification sign on the transom window above the main entrance door and one new plaque to be placed on the wall, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 June 2023, PROVIDED that the plaque anchors be located in existing holes and stone joints where possible, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend applying a film on the back of the existing exit sign inside the transom window to improve the visibility of the transom sign. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Returned without action. Permit submission for modifications to existing door and window openings at the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 June 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 August 2023 and 4 March 2024, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 1 May 2024.