Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 April 2024

SL 23-024

HPA number
HPA 23-052
Location

2033 Rosemount Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Addition & renovation
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit submission for a third floor addition to and renovation of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 4 November 2022, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 8 April 2024.

SL 23-087

Location

2400 Virginia Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Columbia Plaza
Description
Cellular antennas - AT&T
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit submission for the removal of 12 antennas and installation of nine replacement panel antennas and associated equipment to an existing AT&T cellular facility at the penthouse of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 April 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 27 March 2024.

SL 23-161

HPA number
HPA 23-528
Location

2650 Virginia Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Watergate Hotel
Description
Rooftop enclosure
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

Returned without action. Concept submission for the enclosure of the existing hotel roof terrace, including a permanently installed curving glass wall, a permanently installed curving fabric roof, and a rectangular, retractable, vaulted roof, as shown in materials received and dated 8 September 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 2 April 2024.

SL 24-096

HPA number
HPA 24-238
Location

215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Replacement sign - Wells Fargo
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of a sign for Wells Fargo at an existing canopy at the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE building entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, 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.

SL 24-097

HPA number
HPA 24-239
Location

1445 New York Avenue, NW
United States

Property
National Savings and Trust Company
Description
New sign
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new externally illuminated numeral sign and a non-illuminated street address sign at the New York Avenue, NW, archway entrance of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2024. 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.

SL 24-098

Location

1724 Crestwood Drive, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Replacement roof
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of a natural slate roof with architectural asphalt shingles at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 and 11 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.

SL 24-099

Location

1750 New York Avenue, NW
United States

Property
United Unions Building
Description
Penthouse expansion
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to the concept for rooftop modifications at an existing building, including penthouse additions to the east and west, awning replacement with foldable doors to the south, guardrail and roof membrane replacement, lighting, planters, and wood deck installation, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DOB for review by the Commission.

SL 24-100

Location

3636 16th Street, NW - Unit B1250
United States

Property
The Woodner
Description
Masonry repairs at balcony
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for masonry repairs at the balcony of an existing corner apartment unit, including rebuilding sections of the masonry walls and replacing drainage scupper, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, PROVIDED that the brick coursing be replicated and the new brick be mixed with salvaged brick in more visible areas such as the exterior masonry face to match the color variation of the existing balcony, 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.

SL 24-101

Location

300 12th Street, SW
United States

Property
Cotton Annex
Description
New signs - Annex on 12th
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new internally illuminated canopy sign at the west facade of new residential building under construction, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to lack of compliance with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a non-illuminated sign for parking and loading on the north facade of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Forward a new submission for signs that comply with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready.

SL 24-102

HPA number
HPA 24-240
Location

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Office building
Description
Replacement doors
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of three doors at an existing building for a restaurant space, including two pairs of double doors at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, facade and a side door at the 12th Street, NW, facade, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. 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.

SL 24-103

HPA number
HPA 24-241
Location

1245 4th Street, SW
United States

Property
Tiber Island Cooperative Homes
Description
East tower penthouse repairs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for cladding and roof repairs at the east tower penthouse of an existing building, including repairs to the concrete frame and concrete masonry unit backup wall, the installation of an air and weather barrier, the reinstallation of salvaged brick, and the replacement of the existing roof, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 April 2024, 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.

SL 24-104

HPA number
HPA 24-242
Location

1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
United States

Property
Willard Hotel
Description
Exterior modifications
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST the concept for exterior modifications to an existing hotel restaurant, including the replacement of 13 awnings without signage, a steel canopy with signage, two flanking sconces, and an exterior patio seating area, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to the inappropriate design character and lack of documentation 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 General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

SL 24-105

Location

1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
United States

Property
The Mills Building
Description
New signs - The White House Historical Association
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of two internally illuminated signs for the White House Historical Association, including a sign at the 17th Street, NW, museum entrance for the People's House and a suspended store window sign at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, facade for the White House History Shop, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to lack of compliance with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a non-illuminated sign at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, building entrance and three seasonal banners, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Forward a new submission for signs that comply with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready.

SL 24-107

HPA number
HPA 24-244
Location

2138 Cathedral Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, PROVIDED that the existing electrical meter be painted to match the wall behind, PROVIDED that the solar panels be mounted with low-profile rails on the roof rather than above the north parapet, and 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.

SL 24-108

HPA number
HPA 24-245
Location

2040 Pierce Mill Road, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of seven new solar panels at an existing solar panel array on the roof of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials, PROVIDED that the existing electrical meter be painted to match the wall behind. 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.