Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 2 July 2015

No objection to the proposed alterations to repair, stabilize and electrify the 1930’s building as shown in drawings received 19 June and 23 June 2015, PROVIDED that new electric meter is located inside the building. Scope of work includes replacement doors and roof repair. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to construction.

The Commission regrets that exterior lighting, cameras, and paving was installed without review or permit. No objection to align levels at sunroom to north with full-height double-glazed windows at first floor per supplemental drawings received 16 June 2015, PROVIDED all sashes have true divided lights and all conduits, motion sensors, lights, and cameras are below the top of the garden wall and that all lights and wiring is removed from the front porch columns. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including dimensions, architectural details and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that various signs were installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for existing sign on building reading “Georgetown Shell”, for new gas pump panels, and for proposed 4 feet x 7 feet monument sign as shown in supplemental drawings received 15 June 2015, PROVIDED brackets on lamppost are removed. Applicant confirmed removal of signs at service bays, building, and lamppost which 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for replacement door and 1/1 windows at rear elevation as proposed, which would not match the existing window configuration. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for 2/2 all-wood replacement windows with 1 ¾ inch true divided lite wood muntins to match existing. Recommend half-screens--if desired-- and retention and repair of existing brick mould. Aluminum-clad windows are not appropriate and were not approved.

No objection to proposed storefront alterations, new 2/2 wood windows, zinc shingles on existing pent roof, and pin-mounted back-lit sign with 6-inch tall letters reading “CLUB MONACO” per supplemental drawings received 9 July 2015. 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 alterations, including demolition of one-story brick garage and metal stair, addition of two-story open porch, swimming pool, terraces, fences and landscaping as shown in supplemental drawings received 16 June 2015 which indicate stair internal to the porch and wood gates at driveway as per option on sheet L-4 with the half-masonry half-iron work design of the garden wall at carriage house. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including architectural details, dimensions and landscape plan with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed site work, including brick pavers on public sidewalk, two new street tree beds, iron fences and gates on side yard and along east property line, and new spa and associated paving as shown in supplemental drawings received 16 June 2015 which indicate measures to protect root zone of large Ginkgo tree. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details and landscape plan with permit and public space permit applications for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for storefront and stair alterations per supplemental drawings received 12 June and 6 July 2015, which indicate two metal mechanical screens no taller than ridge and building flood lights have been replaced by foot lighting. Note signage and awnings were removed from this permit application. 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 wood vertical board fence at side yard and rear yard as shown in supplemental drawings received 1 July 2015 which indicate fence and gate to be painted or stained with an opaque stain. Installation of new metal fences on brick planters at front yard was not approved and was deleted from this permit application. Refer the repointing of the brick wall at the rear yard to the DC Historic Preservation Office. 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 doors and windows with chrome finish at storefront and for alterations to the canopy for a glass roof and new lighting as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 June 2015, PROVIDED original aluminum fascia is retained and repaired. 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 fenestration alterations at north elevation and new opening in one-story projecting bay with wood single-glazed custom window and per supplemental drawings received 7 July 2015, which indicate all head, sills, sash and lights in triple window match existing details and light configuration on sides of bay. 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 pin-mounted back-lit brass sign with 9-inch letters reading “free people.” 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 remove existing slate on mansard roof and install new Del Carmen slate, PROVIDED size, coursing, and gaps replicate existing. 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.

The Commission regrets that work on the parking lot was initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to the issuance of permit for proposed reconstruction of the parking lot as shown in supplemental drawings received 22 June 2015. Appearance of asphalt parking lot would match pre-existing condition. File new submission of development study for the lot for review by the Commission. 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 installation of metal handrail and replacement planters as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 June 2015. 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.

The Commission regrets that the wood windows were replaced with vinyl windows, which are not appropriate to the historic district, prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for new replacement Kolbe Heritage single-hung 6/6 and 4/4 single-glazed wood windows with 7/8 inch true divided lite muntins and half-screens as shown in Option B of supplemental drawings received 19 June 2015 which indicate a factory applied wider blindstop with typical ½-inch reveal, PROVIDED a flat wood jamb filler is used below the upper sash and a wood parting bead is added to the jamb. Corrective work to be completed no later than 31 January 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 repair existing porch matching all dimensions and details per supplemental drawings received 9 July 2015, which indicate flat-seam metal roof, round wood columns, 6/6 single-glazed wood windows to fit existing masonry openings and site work at rear. 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 6-feet tall wood vertical board replacement fence relocated to west property line as shown in drawings received 12 June 2015. Recommend making the fence at northern end of rear yard double-sided to match design of approved fence and to hide the structural members from public view. Fence to have opaque stain or paint. 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 concrete driveway with brick pavers on permeable base as shown in supplemental information received 18 June 2015. 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 the issuance of permit for proposed rooftop and rear additions as shown in supplemental drawings received 6 July 2015 which indicate a pergola at side yard, lower trellis with concealed lighting, slanted glass canopy over the side entrance, only one light fixture at rear door and meters located in cellar. No signs were included in the scope of work on this permit application. File new submission at DCRA of drawings, including dimensions and details with permit application for any sign and awning for review by the Commission. 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 installation of telecommunication antennas for T-Mobile mounted to the penthouse of the east building at the Leavey Center. Antennas to be painted to match the color of the brick wall. 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 relocation of wood fence to the north property line and proposed alterations as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 June 2015 which indicate stepping down according to grade. Fence to be painted or stained with an opaque stain to match color of new fence at alley. 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 to replace rear terrace with new decking and new deck at first floor as shown in supplemental drawings received 18 June 2015 which indicate no light fixture at second floor door, PROVIDED that cedar horizontal boards fences are double-sided and the fixtures are down-lights only. Wood to be 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 concept design for closing window openings on south elevation and changing the sashes on east elevation to multi-light casements, PROVIDED double-hung windows in masonry ell are maintained. File new submission at DCRA of drawings, including dimensions and details with permit application for review by the Commission.