Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 6 November 2014

No objection to concept design for proposed rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 October 2014 which indicate a projection of 4 feet 6 inches. No objection to removal of shutters and plaque on front facade, and new 14 inch high electric light fixture. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, with cut-sheets for windows and doors, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for new front door and repaired windows, new standing seem metal roof on main block and garage, and new glazed and metal, flat roof, rear addition per supplemental drawings received 21 October 2014. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations and site work at courtyard of Ryan and Mulledy Halls as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 October 2014 which indicate lowering of grade, lawn area, brick walkways, landscaped berm, alterations to Library Walk and Lot 8. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including dimensioned and detailed drawings, architectural details, and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for the proposed 2-story rear addition with basement to replace existing 2-story open porch as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 October 2014, which indicate a continuous railing on the first floor and rooftop mechanical equipment behind the chimney to limit visibility from the public alley, PROVIDED that walkway and paved terrace on rear yard are permeable on a sand and gravel base. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for wood clad rear addition with flat and pyramidal metal roof with hand crimped 1-inch seams, brick paving, and enclosed HVAC units in rear yard per drawings received 30 October 2014.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed wood gate facing on Avon Lane. Gate will be painted. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove existing green terra cotta tiles on mansard and pediment and install new "Empire Green" Ludowici terra cotta barrel tile.

The commission regrets that the work on front stairs and metal fence was initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed work which is repair of front stairs and of metal fence, including replacing missing elements to match existing, repair of cracks in the stone with epoxy and reattachment of broken or missing pieces of stone, as shown in supplemental drawings received 27 October 2014. File new submission at DCRA of detailed drawings and landscape plan with permit application for work on planting bed, areaway, retaining walls and light fixtures for review by the Commission. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed reconstruction of retaining wall and wood fence along north property line to match height of existing. No objection to reconstruction of stairs with brick risers and stone threads, for reconstruction of brick retaining wall using salvaged bricks with new stone cap, for new wood gate to match existing, and for new walkway with flagstone pavers, PROVIDED that walkway is permeable with sand and gravel base. Wood fence and gate to be painted or stained with an opaque stain. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace gray slate roof tiles with new slate to replicate exact dimensions, coursing, gapping, and colors of original roof including red flowers with green stamens.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace existing painted tin and membrane roofs with slate or metal and TPO membrane roofs in consultation with a staff site visit following selective exploratory demolition. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to restore existing multi-light wood windows and transoms to original profiles, re-installing intact historic glass. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved restoration must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed removal of balconies and for new aluminum railings as shown in supplemental drawings received 23 October 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to window openings on west wall, including removal of vinyl window and re-opening of historic window with a Kolbe & Kolbe Sterling Heritage Series double hung all-wood window with true divided lite muntins and wood trim to match existing as shown in supplemental drawings received 24 October 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed excavation and underground utilities work in coordination with the previously approved renovation of the Ryan and Mulledy Halls (see OG 14-214) and the re-design of the courtyard (see concept review OG 14-311) . Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement wood windows. New windows will match detailing of existing windows and will be painted, which is a compatible finish for the historic district, as previously recommended (see OG 12-024). Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed replacement of and additional rooftop antennas for Verizon Wireless to match existing installation for separate carrier. Each of three sectors will have five sled-mounted antennas with individual stealth cylinders. Recommend cylinders in each sector have a consistent height and be no taller than needed to screen antennas, mounting poles and cables. Separate frame holding equipment will be located behind antennas where they will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Recommend screening is painted light gray. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of pre-cast concrete balustrade to match dimensions, detailing, texture, color and finish of existing balustrade. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of 6/6 windows with Pella Architect Series all-wood double-hung 1/1 insulated windows with half-screens only, and for replacement of doors as shown in supplemental drawings received 24 October 2014 PROVIDED that the transom bar is detailed to match the one at 1414 35th Street, that the existing brick mould is retained or replaced to match existing only where needed, and that the new four panel wood door at basement is painted. Recommend removal of projecting balcony at French doors and replacement with a straight railing located within masonry opening and to remove 4-lite transom over basement door and either replace it with a single lite transom or place a taller four panel door sized to fill the whole opening. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.