Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 May 2025

Returned without action. Permit submission for the installation of a halo-illuminated push-thru sign for Mckenzie Construction at the front facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 1 May 2025.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of waterproofing and replacement architectural asphalt shingle roofing, gutters, and downspouts and for facade repairs at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for perimeter security and site improvements at an existing building, including the installation of replacement doors and storefront systems at entry vestibules; bollards at pedestrian entrances; wedge barriers at vehicular entrances; a precast canopy at the main building entrance; benches, lighting fixtures, a triangular raised planter, replacement pavers, and landscape at the 4th Street entry plaza; replacement sidewalk pavers; new center handrails at the four existing stairs along F and 3rd Streets, NW; replacement garage and loading doors, metal signage bands, precast column covers, and a new guard booth on 3rd Street; and the relocation of an existing sculpture, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Previously proposed vehicular beam barriers have been replaced with wedge barriers. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. 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 a rooftop solar panel system on an existing natural slate roof, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the concept for the demolition of a portico and the restoration of the original concrete canopy at an existing building, including either a canopy extension that matches the original material and profile (Option 1) or a modern extension in contrasting materials (Option 2), as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, pending further consultation on the design and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend against a partial profile restoration (Option 1.1) due an awkward inconsistency with the original design intent. 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 a replacement rear door at the lower level of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of eight replacement dormer windows at the attic level of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, PROVIDED that the color of the windows be consistent throughout the building and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend that the walls and trim of the dormer windows on the rear and side facades be painted to match the color of the rest of the dormer windows on the street-facing facades. 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 a replacement front door in an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the concept for the renovation of a conference center and terrace located on the seventh floor of an existing building, including modifications to window and door openings, installation of new and replacement windows and doors, and terrace modifications, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 a replacement front door in an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a revised permit for the construction of a rear addition to an existing house and a new deck, stairs, and patio in the rear yard, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025, PROVIDED that the windows on the first and second floors align and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Revision is to include a new bathroom and laundry room on the second floor and modifications to the deck. Staff notes with regret that an unsightly carport structure was constructed on the north side of house by a previous owner without CFA review and apparently without a permit; staff recommends that this be removed as part of this or a future project. 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 a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2025, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of an existing bank, including the installation of automatic door openers at the main door, as shown in materials received and dated 2 May 2025. Signs are not included in this review. Forward a separate submission for signs complying with the regulations for signs in 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.