Draft Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 June 2025

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of eight wood 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 bricks and steel window lintels, the application of new balcony deck coating, and the repointing of masonry mortar joints, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new halo-illuminated sign with opaque letters at an existing building for Jersey Mike's, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 June 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 and associated equipment on an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 June 2025, PROVIDED that the associated 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of seven signs, including three replacement canopy signs, a new aluminum plaque on the main entry wall, a replacement wayfinding sign band above the main entry, and two replacement mid-level wall signs at an existing hotel, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 16 June 2025, PROVIDED that that the material for the push-through letters be opaque, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Three previously proposed signs have been removed from the project scope, including two monument signs along New Jersey Avenue, NW, and a mid-level wall sign near the corner of New Jersey Avenue and E Street, NW. Previously proposed hotel logo has been removed from the signs design. 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 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.