Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 17 July 2025

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of ten ground-mounted LED replacement light fixtures in the front yard of an existing building, including six narrow spot lights and four flood lights, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025. Submission conforms with the guidance provided by CFA and HPO staff during an on-site mockup review on 23 June 2025. 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. Concept submission for an accessory dwelling unit in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 July 2025, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 26 June 2025.

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 7 July 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement asphalt shingle roof on the north section of a former enclosed sidewalk cafe in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025. Recommend consultation with the staff of CFA and the D.C. Public Space Division prior to resubmission. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new accessible ramp and landscape improvements at the front entrance of an existing building along 19th Street, NW; a new elevator penthouse and privacy screen on the main roof; the installation of 473 replacement windows and 12 replacement doors and transoms, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. 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 rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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 a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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 replacement of a natural slate roof at an existing house with architectural asphalt shingles, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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 new door at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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.

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 concept for alterations and additions to an existing office building proposed to be converted to residential use, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, and supplemental materials received and dated 9 July 2025, PROVIDED that the windows on the east elevation be maintained and pending the receipt of supplemental materials and coordination with the staff of the National Park Service on the landscape treatment along Rock Creek Park. Previously proposed entry canopy has been removed from the project scope and replaced with a loggia, a window bay has been added to the eastern edge on the south facade on floors 6-8, the width of the 6th floor terrace has been reduced by one bay, and a one-story rooftop lounge amenity has been added to the rear of the terrace. Submission otherwise generally conforms with previously approved concept submission. 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 enclosure of a covered front porch and the addition of a new pergola supported by a brick column, new and replacement windows and doors, a replacement garage door, wall opening modifications, a new retaining wall, replacement paving, and two metal canopies, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with the previously approved concept. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 76 replacement bronze windows at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new face-lit sign with translucent faces for Peruvian Brothers on the east facade of an existing building; 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. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new egress door on the west facade facing a courtyard, and for the installation of a vinyl door graphic for Peruvian Brothers on the east facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials.

No objection to the concept for modifications to the 13th floor terrace of an existing building, including the installation of new paving and landscape materials, furniture, an observation/drink rail, and a glass guardrail extension, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025. 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 renovation of a conference center and terrace located on the seventh floor of an existing building, including modifications to window and door openings, the installation of new and replacement windows and doors, and terrace modifications, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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 replacement entry door at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2024. Submission conforms with the previously approved concept. 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 a new deck in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, due to insufficient information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement windows, doors, and railings, modifications to window and door openings, a new roof deck and metal railing, and a steel awning above the entry door, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 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 DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the revised concept for the in-kind replacement of a cedar shingle roof, a new roof access hatch at the rear, and the removal of a non-historic plywood balustrade, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Previously proposed standing seam copper roof has been replaced with cedar shingle roof to comply with the request of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Refer to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for historic easement. 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 six replacement antennas and eight replacement remote radio heads on two new sled mounts for AT&T on the roof of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, due to visibility impacts and insufficient information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission that places the antennas behind the existing screen wall at the penthouse, replacing existing AT&T antennas in the same location. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for facade modifications, including the conversion of an existing window into a door on the north facade; the installation of a replacement door on the east facade, exterior facade lighting, replacement roof ladders, and a new metal coping; and the construction of a sidewalk cafe in public space that includes planters, two accessible ramps, masonry perimeter walls with decorative railing, and permeable pavers, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, due to a lack of consistency with the character of the historic building and the Massachusetts Avenue, NW, streetscape. Recommend further consultation with the staff of CFA and the DC Public Space Division on the public space design. Refer to DC Public Space Committee.

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

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement decorative brick pavers in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, due to insufficient information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing 11-story office building to convert it to a hotel, including the installation of replacement glazed storefront, doors, and windows, new signage, and a penthouse screen wall; and modifications to the plaza and landscape in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.