Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 June 2025

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 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 June 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.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the U.S. General Services Administration. See Consent Calendar for 18 June 2025, case number CFA 18/JUN/25-m for recommended action.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of two adjacent sidewalk seating areas along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, including a 975-square-foot summer garden and a 670-square-foot sidewalk cafe, for the use of Cafe Fiorello DC, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025, due to insufficient information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready. Recommend consultation with staff prior to resubmission. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

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 facade repairs at an existing hotel, including the installation of replacement transom windows, replacement bricks and steel window lintels, application of new balcony deck coating, and repointing of masonry mortar joints, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of six replacement panel antennas, 12 replacement remote radio heads, and associated equipment on the rooftops of an existing office and hotel building for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025, due to conflicts with the Watergate Hotel roof terrace program, visual impacts, and lack of information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new internally illuminated sign at an existing building for Jersey Mike's, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025; internally illuminated signs are not permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Forward a new submission for a sign that conforms with the regulations when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system on an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025, PROVIDED that the equipment be painted to match the wall behind, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Staff notes with regret that the previous exterior renovation building permit was issued without referral for CFA review. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of eight signs, including three replacement canopy signs, three replacement mid-level wall signs, and two new monument signs in public space at an existing hotel, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025; internally illuminated signs and monument signs are not permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area and the proposed size of the signs exceeds that permitted under the regulations. Forward a new submission for signs that conform with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Refer to DC Public Space Committee.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of aluminum-clad replacement windows and a fiberglass door at an existing house and free-standing garage, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025, PROVIDED that vinyl windows not be used at the garage 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.

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.

Recommend AGAINST the concept for an accessory dwelling unit at the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025. Recommend consultation with staff on the location, massing, and design prior to resubmission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.