Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 November 2026

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of nine replacement panel antennas, including six in existing stealth canisters and three in larger replacement stealth canisters, nine remote radio heads, and associated equipment at an existing rooftop cellular facility for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 November 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Previously proposed installation of nine replacement antennas and nine replacement remote radio heads on three new sled mounts without stealth canisters has been removed from the project scope. 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 removal of an existing fabric awning and three decorative building panels, and for the installation of a canopy with an internally illuminated sign at the west facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 4 September 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 November 2026, due to lack of consistency with the overall building architectural character; internally illuminated signs are not permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act. Forward a new submission for signs that retain the original decorative panels and conform with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing outdoor dining terrace for Chandelier Steakhouse within a National Park Service easement, including the installation of freestanding planters, a clear glass railing with integrated lighting, two swing gates, exterior black porcelain tiles below the existing operable windows, tables, chairs, and umbrellas, and a halo-illuminated sign above the main door, as shown in materials received and dated 2 October 2026, and supplemental materials received and dated 6 November 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Previously proposed fire pit wall, lamp posts, and gold finishes have been removed from the project scope. 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 a permit for the installation of a replacement brick masonry wall and two replacement windows at the third floor of the main facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 October 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 November 2026, PROVIDED that the window profile match the previously replaced windows at the rowhouse located immediately to the east, PROVIDED that the replacement brick match the type, size, shape, texture, joint width, and coursing of the original brick, and 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 repairs to an existing exterior metal staircase in public space, including replacing cast iron treads and two risers, installing a support angle under the landing, filling cracks and holes throughout, and repainting, as shown in materials received and dated 4 September 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 November 2026, 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 repairs to an existing exterior metal staircase in public space, including repairing treads, risers, and stringers, filling cracks, and repainting, as shown in materials received and dated 2 October 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 November 2026, 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 replacement six-foot-tall wooden fence and gates at the front, side, and rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026. 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 deck at the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are in the subject property or on an adjacent property, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 brick retaining wall in public space at the front yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DDOT 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 waterproofing at the west facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026. 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 five new and 44 replacement windows and doors, and the enlargement of three existing frame openings at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026. Submission conforms with 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a large ship's propeller, two interpretive signs, and lighting within an existing building courtyard facing North Capitol Street, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, PROVIDED that proposed parapet spotlights be removed or relocated to a less prominent location, 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of an architectural asphalt shingle replacement roof at a existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, 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 concept for modifications to entrances and the installation of two outdoor dining areas for RPM Steakhouse at an existing building and exterior space within a National Park Service easement, including the installation of freestanding planters, tables, chairs, the conversion of three windows into entrances, the conversion of a door into a window, the replacement of transom windows with intake louvers, and the installation of three canopies, signs, and lighting fixtures, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, 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: 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 replacement rooftop fence at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, due visibility impacts and inappropriate character. Recommend consultation with CFA and HPO staff on the location and design of the fence. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of a lead walk and steps partially in public space in the front yard of an existing house, including patio and wall repairs, the installation of new railings, grading, and landscape improvements, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are in the subject property or on an adjacent property, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. Refer to DDOT 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 concept for the installation of a screening mesh at the front porch and the installation of a new patio at the front yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, pending the receipt of information on the screening mesh framing system and patio improvements. 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 nine non-illuminated signs at a building currently under construction, including a numerical wall sign at the Maryland Avenue main building entry; three building identity wall signs near the Maryland Avenue and Maine Avenue pedestrian entrances; a two-sided pedestrian wayfinding pylon at Maryland Circle; parking signs at the Maine Avenue vehicular entrance; and two parking pylons at the 12th Street and Maryland Avenue vehicular entrances, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, PROVIDED that the building identity wall sign at the Maine Avenue pedestrian entrance be lowered in conformance with the concept approval, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission generally conforms with previously approved concept. Previously proposed parking pylon at the Maine Avenue vehicular entrances has been converted to a wall mounted building sign in conformance with the DC Department of Transportation's guidance. Exterior retail signage is not included in this review; forward a separate submission for retail signs complying with the regulations for signs in the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Refer to the 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 regrading a garage entrance ramp and widening a sidewalk at the E Street, NW, vehicular entrance of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 10 November 2026, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are in the subject property or on an adjacent property. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. Refer to DDOT 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.

Recommend AGAINST the concept for a two-story addition and deck at the rear yard of an existing house, including an expanded basement beneath the deck, as shown in materials received and dated 6 November 2026, due to inconsistent and insufficient information for review. Recommend consultation on the massing and design character with CFA and HPO staff prior to resubmission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.