Old Georgetown Appendix
19 February 2004

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed side addition and alterations to rear as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 10 February 2004 which indicate three skylights on flat roof and brick chimney. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval. Replacement fence has been deleted from this submission until determination of location of property line adjacent to public space on Rose Park.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing brick wall on public space with a stone wall no taller than 3'-6" as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 27 January 2004. Stone wall to match character of existing stone wall along east property line. Approval by the Commission does not imply approval by the Public Space Division upon further review.

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 22 January 2004 indicate that proposed replacement board fence will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for new commercial building as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 6 February 2004 which indicate additional depth to the wood cornice as recommended during concept review. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 03-37). Erect a material sample panel on site for approval by the Commission prior to contracting for materials.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for new commercial building as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 6 February 2004 which indicate additional depth to the brick cornice as recommended during concept review. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 03-37). Erect a material sample panel on site for approval by the Commission prior to contracting for materials.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for new commercial building as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 6 February 2004 which indicate additional depth to the cornice as recommended during concept review and use of traditional 6-inch ogee gutter fascia. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 03-37). Erect a material sample panel on site for approval by the Commission prior to contracting for materials.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement wood garage door or to replacement of garage copper roof (work completed). Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for existing Victorian front door which is inappropriate to this Federal/Georgian house and was replaced prior to review and without a permit. Recommend new 6 panel wood front door to match original be installed no later than 30 June 2004. See photograph. Note is made that the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown holds an easement on this property.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed revision to approved design for third floor addition to modify windows to meet egress requirements and for new windows on rear as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 27 January 2004. New windows on front facade will match historic windows in original house. See previous case (O.G. 03-260).

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for proposed replacement aluminum 1/1 windows which are not appropriate to historic buildings. Windows that have been replaced on third floor must be replaced with wood 2/2 windows to match original windows and those on lower floors, work to be completed no later than 30 June 2004. Commission regrets that windows were replaced prior to review and without a permit.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of new water meter under sidewalk. Supplemental information indicates that surface after construction is completed will match existing conditions of newly installed sidewalk.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed brick garden wall to match detailing of existing wall on alley.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to concept design for proposed two -story rear addition and garage off alley. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, for review by the Commission when ready.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 6-ft high replacement board & batten fence and gate to match existing. New fence and gate must be painted or stained.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to front facade of historic Cox’s Row residence, including replacement dormer window to match original dormer window at 3339 N Street, repair of windows at 2nd and 3rd floors, new wood shutters, removal of metal canopy over front door, new transom over door, and repair of brick behind canopy. Permit application is re-submission of application approved under case O.G. 00-191.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed in-fill of basement windows at Visitation Monastery with materials to match existing.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed removal of replacement windows and installation of Pella Architect Series wood windows with simulated-divided-lights with integral 7/8 - inch muntins to match pattern of original windows in adjoining duplex house, including dormer window as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 5 February 2004.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new opening on rear wall for tabernacle as shown in working drawings received and dated 16 January 2004.

RECOMMENDATION: Returned without Action. Supplemental revised drawings received and dated 4 February 2004 indicate that proposed balconies within courtyard at Prospect Place will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Site was visited on 22 January 2004. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to side and rear windows for French doors, and for in-fill of windows with hardi-panel as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 27 January 2004. Proposed alterations to front windows have been deleted from this permit application. Front windows will be repaired.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed two-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 11 January 2004, which indicate retention of retaining wall around base of bay window, and retention of diamond pattern with new clear glass on windows. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 04-37). File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for additional alterations for review by the Commission when ready. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend AGAINST concept design for proposed alteration to historic brick garden wall facing 35th Street for new vehicular opening and gate. Recommend further study of access to parking pad through an opening on wall facing alley, with removal of the driveway and parking on public space, closing of two curb-cuts and return of garden on side yard, which would be an improvement to this contributing historic house. File new submission of revised design for review by the Commission when ready.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including new pergola, deck, terrace, two outbuildings to rear, re-glazing of rear windows, new window and areaway on front facade, and relocation of electric meter to exterior wall in a location where it is not visible behind fence. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 04-52).

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed brick paving of sidewalk on M and Bank streets and new streetscape including two trees and two lampposts as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 6 February 2004 PROVIDED only single globe posts are used. Project will follow DDOT’s guidelines implemented during Streetscape Project. The Commission is on record recommending the further study of the reduction of the height of the lampposts along M Street.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed signs for Georgetown Public Library and for Book Hill Park. No objection to installation of restored historic fence. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See cases O.G. 03-102 and O.G. 03- 183.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed underpinning of north wall of Gardener’s Cottage in coordination with excavation work for new library addition at Dumbarton Oaks which received permit approval. See previous Recommendation (O.G. 03-270 and O.G. 03-271).

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement-in-kind of roof shingles to match existing. Roof vents at rear to be placed where they will not be visible from public thoroughfare.

RECOMMENDATION: No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement-in-kind of standing seam metal roof and of slate on roof of turret.