Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 5 May 2016

No objection to concept design for proposed two-story rear addition, demolition of rear wall, and partial enclosure of two-story porch per supplemental drawings received 20 April 2016 which indicate all-wood insulated windows, doors and sidelights PROVIDED 7/8-inch simulated divided light muntins have spacer bars between the glass, spacing of porch railing pickets is no more than 3 inches on center, and structural mullions separate rear windows at second floor. Windows on front facade to be repaired. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, including replacement of vinyl windows with all-wood windows, replacement of rear and side doors, and new fenestration at basement, per supplemental drawings received 12 April 2016 PROVIDED that all wood windows are repaired and that guard rail at top of first floor parapet is deleted. Alterations to the front brick stairs were deleted from the scope of work, recommend their replacement with an historically appropriate metal stair. Provide window sample for review. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations including new wood casement windows, including casements behind brick openwork with frosted glass per supplemental drawings received 13 April 2016, PROVIDED the masonry opening above the garage door incorporates two casement windows and the existing metal fence and gate are maintained intact in place. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including product literature, with separate permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows at this non-contributing building with multi-light all-wood insulated windows per drawings received ___ May 2016 which indicate 7/8-inch-wide simulated divided light wood muntins with spacer bar between the glass. Windows to be sized to fit masonry openings without fillers or secondary frame. Existing brick mould to be repaired. Use half-screens only, if desired. Vinyl windows, which are not appropriate in the historic district, were not approved. 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 for proposed new window opening on west elevation PROVIDED that window has rectangular proportions, all-wood exterior and trim per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. Vinyl or fiberglass-clad window exteriors, which are not appropriate in the historic district, were not approved. 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 for proposed alterations, including new garage opening with wood overhead door, and reconfiguration of fenestration per supplemental drawings received 14 April 2016 which indicate extension of gable, and a 13-feet-wide door opening PROVIDED that electric meter is relocated where it would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. 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 for proposed three-story rear addition and alterations, including slate roof, retention of chimney, repair of existing 2/2 windows on second floor bay, windows on south elevation with single-glazed upper sashes with stained glass and true divided light muntins, basement entrance at rear addition, and landscaping PROVIDED dormer has wood siding and springs lower than ridge, slate is 9 inches wide, light fixtures are no taller than 12 inches, operable wood shutters are 1 3/8 inches thick, and stone terrace and walkway are permeable on sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. Wood fences and gates to be painted or stained with an opaque stain. The Commission regrets the excessive amount of interior demolition.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear additions with all wood windows and doors, removal and re-attachment of original wood siding, any severely deteriorated sections are to be replicated with exact profiles and dimensions only, new operable wood shutters, and __ light fixtures at rear per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. 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 concept design for proposed site work, including sliding vehicular gate, brick garden walls, replacement wood fence, re-grading of side yard, permeable terraces on a sand and gravel base, and new landscaping per drawings received 13 April 2016 PROVIDED that vehicular gate slides inside the wall.  File new submission of working drawings. including architectural details, dimensions and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for new 7-feet tall wood gates, brick walls, as well as piers, three new planting beds, and doors at first floor porch enclosure as shown in supplemental drawings dated 27 April 2016. 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 for proposed paving of parking pad and driveway on lot 32 per drawings received 21 April 2016 which indicate 6x12 inches pavers on a sand and gravel base, a metal gate and an evergreen planter to screen parked vehicles. Charcoal Natural finish pavers to be used on the driveway and Limestone Grey Tudor finish pavers on the parking pad. Asphalt pavers on apron and curb-cut to remain.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, 6 1/2-feet-tall painted wood fence, permeable brick terrace on sand and gravel base, and wood deck per drawings received 20 April 2016 which indicate planting area around three sides of the deck.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed permeable paving of "driveway" at rear of property with red brick pavers on sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. 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 for proposed permeable paving of "driveway" at rear of property with red brick pavers on sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. 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 replace asphalt shingles with new asphalt shingles. 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 for two proposed back-lit signs comprised of aluminum reversed channel letters no taller than 12 inches reading "Paisano's" PROVIDED cabinets with listing of products are deleted, height of back panel at portal is reduced, all attachments are made through the mortar joints, and no electric cables are visible per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016. 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 for proposed site work, including reconstruction of stair with brick risers and stone treads, reconstruction of brick retaining wall using salvaged bricks with new stone cap, new wood gate, and re-grading of walkway with flagstone pavers, PROVIDED that walkway is permeable on sand and gravel base. Wood 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 resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of roof and mechanical equipment per drawings received 21 April 2016 which indicate relocation of five currently visible units to locations where they would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. 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 for new glazed corner addition per supplemental drawings received ___ May 2016, which include complete set of mechanical drawings. Coordinate review of mechanical mock-up for roof vent with staff. Sign was omitted from the drawings and deleted from this permit application. File new submission for sign, including complete detail drawings and dimensions, for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of roof trellis with aluminum structure with retractable polycarbonate panels per drawings received 20 April 2016.

No objection to issuance of permit to rebuild historic chimney above roof to match existing size and shape per drawings received 21 April 2016 PROVIDED mortar is tinted to match a dark buff color and all joints are no more than 1/4-inch thick. 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.