Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 April 2024

OG 23-165

HPA number
HPA 23-266
Location

3236 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage - District Tobacco & Cigars
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST concept design for proposed District Tobacco & Cigars signage. Submitted documentation is insufficient for review, the proposal is incompatible with the historic district, and the application has been inactive for an extended period. File new concept submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 23-273

HPA number
HPA 23-422
Location

Georgetown Historic District - Various locations
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Comprehensive plan for BID street furniture and treebox treatment
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Concept application for street furnishings and sidewalk tree boxes was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

OG 23-338

HPA number
HPA 23-545
Location

1625 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for window replacement. Submitted documentation is insufficient for review, the proposal is incompatible with the historic district, and the application has been inactive for an extended period. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-074

HPA number
HPA 24-080
Location

1614A Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
New signage - Drip Gallery
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Submitted materials are insufficient for review and the concept application for signage has been inactive for an extended period of time. File new submission with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-080

HPA number
HPA 24-098
Location

3137 O Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for replacement of 1950s windows. Proposed work is not compatible with the historic district.

OG 24-084

HPA number
HPA 24-102
Location

3023 Dumbarton Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations for new parking space at alley; new egress door at front
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

The Commission regrets that work commenced without permit. No objection to issuance of permit to partially demolish rear brick wall for new rear wood automatic gate, enlargement of front basement window, and construction of associated window well with grate, per supplemental materials received 3 April 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-091

HPA number
HPA 24-110
Location

3220 O Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window and door replacement, fenestration alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for facade alterations, per supplemental materials received 15 March 2024, PROVIDED the vinyl siding at the rear is replaced with wood. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-097

HPA number
HPA 24-116
Location

1410 26th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window replacements
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit application for window replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant, received 22 March 2024.

OG 24-134

HPA number
HPA 24-153
Location

1200 Potomac Street, NW
United States

Property
Multi-family residence
Description
Window and door replacement, roof repair
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of wood and vinyl doors and windows on units T2-T6 with aluminum-clad doors and windows, per supplemental materials received 14 March 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-139

HPA number
HPA 24-169
Location

2711 O Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replacement of asphalt with dry-laid pavers
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for the removal of existing asphalt paving and the installation of gray pavers set on permeable base at the front driveway, per supplemental materials received 25 March 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-140

HPA number
HPA 24-164
Location

3236 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of solar panels on the roof, per supplemental materials received 8 March 2024, which indicate equipment and conduit would be installed at the side elevation towards the rear, which is visible only from an alley, and the panels would not be visible from a public way. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-150

HPA number
HPA 24-177
Location

3277 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for a rear addition, per supplemental materials received 27 February 2024, PROVIDED the applicant restudy the second floor rear windows, reduce the depth of the new addition by approximately two feet, and lower the height of the proposed pergola. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-160

HPA number
HPA 24-189
Location

3307 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations and signage - Tesla
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for storefront alterations and signage to include a wall sign reading, TESLA, per supplemental materials received 3 April 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-168

HPA number
HPA 24-204
Location

1510 33rd Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit application for window replacements was withdrawn by the applicant.

OG 24-170

HPA number
HPA 24-206
Location

3252 Jones Court, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of rooftop solar panels, per supplemental materials received 2 April 2024 and mock-up conducted on 22 March 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-171

HPA number
HPA 24-207
Location

2516 Q Street, NW
United States

Property
Multi-family residence
Description
Waterproofing at front
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for waterproofing at the front, per supplemental materials received 21 March 2024, which indicate that the pavers would be removed and reinstalled and the planters will be demolished and rebuilt to match existing, except for the addition of a new 3-4"-tall precast concrete cap. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-172

HPA number
HPA 24-210
Location

1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage - Jinya
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit application for signage for Jinya was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 21 March 2024. Note that initial submission does not meet the OGB sign guidelines and is incompatible with the historic district.

OG 24-173

HPA number
HPA 24-211
Location

1211 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign - Sezane
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for non-illuminated, 8"-tall, pin-mounted sign reading "Sezane" and removal of existing awning, per supplemental materials received 20 March 2024, which indicate that five flood lights would be removed from the storefront cornice. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-174

HPA number
HPA 24-212
Location

1621 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage - Computer Plus - existing alterations without review
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

The Commission regrets that signage was installed without OGB review or approval. No objection to concept design for new sign for Computer Plus, per supplemental materials received 2 April 2024, which indicate removal of the pole and pole sign in yard, and a new wall sign only reading "Computer Plus," PROVIDED the new sign is mounted at the mortar joints. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-176

HPA number
HPA 24-214
Location

3628 Winfield Lane, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of solar panels on rear roof slope, per supplemental materials received 9 April 2024, which indicate that all associated equipment would be installed on the rear elevation. Installation of solar panels on the front roof slope was not approved by the OGB and was removed from the scope. All future applications for panel installations on the south side of Winfield must be carefully considered for visibility from 35th Street. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-177

HPA number
HPA 24-215
Location

1530 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
New awnings
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to install two new awnings above the business entrances, reading "The Georgetown Club," per supplemental materials received 20 March 2024, PROVIDED all penetrations are through the mortar joints and not the brick. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-178

HPA number
HPA 24-216
Location

3304 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign - Poliform
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for a pin-mounted, halo-lit sign reading "Poliform," per materials received 15 March 2024, which indicate that no applied vinyl signage will be installed in the windows, and the fronts and sides of the letters will be opaque. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-179

HPA number
HPA 24-217
Location

3003-3017 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Landscape alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for landscape alterations, per materials received 15 March 2024, PROVIDED the applicant further document all proposed alterations at grade and on terraces or rooftops to include, but not limited to, fencing, trellises, paving, and vegetation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-181

HPA number
HPA 24-219
Location

3030 K Street, NW
United States

Property
Washington Harbour
Description
Shade structure at rooftop pool
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for new shade structure at rooftop pool, per supplemental materials received 1 April 2024, PROVIDED metal is used at the fascia and ceiling of the structure, not PVC. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-182

HPA number
HPA 24-220
Location

3419 R Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Repair fire damage, convert window to door at side
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for repair of fire damage and conversion of window to door at side, per supplemental materials received 1 April 2024, PROVIDED the new siding is wood (not Hardieboard), and all windows would be retained except the window that would be converted to a door. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-183

HPA number
HPA 24-223
Location

1524 33rd Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Landscape modifications and new parking lift
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for a parking lift and landscape modifications, per materials received 15 March 2024. The proposed parking lift is incompatible with the character of the historic district.

OG 24-185

HPA number
HPA 24-225
Location

3339 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
New window and door openings on north facade
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design to replace the entry door on east elevation and fenestration changes to the north elevation, per materials received 15 March 2024, PROVIDED the applicant further study the proposed second story bathroom windows on the north elevation and provide documentation for the proposed door replacement. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-186

HPA number
HPA 24-226
Location

3315 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition and renovation
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for a rear addition, per supplemental materials received 19 March 2024, PROVIDED the applicant document the interior elements proposed for demolition, utilize existing wall openings where feasible, and retain a portion of the rear building wall to be encapsulated. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-187

HPA number
HPA 24-227
Location

3340 Cady's Alley NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
New signage - Onare
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for exterior entryway cladding, lighting,and signage including a replacement blade sign, wall plaque with lighting, and door decals, per supplemental materials received 26 March 2024, which indicate that the existing blade sign stanchions will be reused and the mounting hardware for the plaque at the entrance will be driven through the mortar joints Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-188

HPA number
HPA 24-228
Location

1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, courtyard alterations, rooftop addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for alterations, per supplemental materials received 15 March 2024, including changes to the storefronts and materials along Thomas Jefferson, fenestration changes along K Street, enclosure of a section of the southern interior courtyard, and a rooftop addition, PROVIDED the interior seating area in front of the chimneys at the rooftop addition is removed from the design, allowing the chimneys to visually connect with the terrace floor, overall lighting is carefully considered, paving at interior courtyards is further studied, and detailed documentation is included for interior courtyard existing conditions. File design-development submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-189

HPA number
HPA 24-229
Location

1327 30th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement on front portico
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to replace roofing on front portico using flat seam copper, per supplemental materials received 27 March 2024. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

OG 24-190

HPA number
HPA 24-230
Location

1410 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Submitted documentation is not sufficient for review. File new concept submission with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-192

HPA number
HPA 24-232
Location

2801 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Institution
Description
Planter security bollards in public way
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for temporary concrete planters as a security feature in the public right-of-way, per materials received 15 March 2024, PROVIDED the applicant study the proposed planter spacing on 28th Street, NW to establish a five-foot clearance for pedestrians. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensions drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 24-194

HPA number
HPA 24-234
Location

adjacent to 3419 R Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
New garage
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for demolition of existing 1920s garage for construction of new garage, per materials received 15 March 2024, PROVIDED Option 2A is used for the final design. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.