Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 18 September 2025

No objection to concept design for repair of existing stone entrance pylons, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED lead or lead-coated copper sheeting is used for waterproofing at the top of the pylons.

No objection to final design for modifications to four vent shafts west of the north entrance to the Smithsonian–National Mall Metrorail station, per materials received 4 September 2025. Final design is consistent with the previously approved concept design and associated provisions. (Previous: CFA 18/JAN/18-3)

No objection to concept design for repairs to Crook Walk bridge and drainage channels in Section 37, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes rebuilding the culvert walls of the Crook Walk bridge, repairing historic brick-lined drainage channel, and in-kind replacement of existing precast concrete drainage channels.

No objection to concept design for construction of temporary screen wall and shed, per materials received 4 September 2025, which indicate that the installation will be removed no more than five years after its completion; a permanent storage shed will be constructed near the existing support building as part of the ongoing ANC Southern Expansion Project.

No objection to final design for new auxiliary support structure at general officer’s quarters, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes altering fence line to accommodate new structure.

No objection to final design for new exterior containment enclosure for Gamble III equipment at Building 253 of the Naval Research Laboratory, per materials received 4 September 2025.

No objection to final design for new 120' cellular antenna tower, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of new monopole, 5G antennas, cabling, fencing, equipment pads, and ground-mounted equipment.

No objection to final design for new accessible walkway from the Bird House interior exhibits and the Great Flight Aviary to the southern exhibit trail, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes new barrier-free ramp, exhibit yard fencing, plantings, and stormwater management facility.

No objection to final design for modifications to Elephant Trails exhibit, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes regrading, infill, and pool reconstruction in Yards 1–4 to reduce ponding and erosion, and to improve drainage. No alterations are proposed for the historic Elephant House.

No objection to final design for modifications to lower bear habitat, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes full replacement of existing faux rock-work with features that reflect the natural Andean bear habitat; new climbing structures; reworking of existing habitat pools; replacement of existing guardrails; tree removal and replacement; new "paramo mix" ground cover; and additional pollinator-attracting plantings.

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes removal of two existing small cell antennas and installation of two new mmWave small cell panel antennas of similar size; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of one new mmWave small cell panel antenna on existing pole mount; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes removal of two existing small cell antennas and installation of two new mmWave small cell panel antennas of similar size on existing pole mount; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

No objection to final design for installation of three dome surveillance cameras at 6th floor parapet, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED the cameras are mounted as low as possible and are painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

No objection to final design for repair of existing areaway retaining walls along 12th and 14th Streets, SW, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work has been reduced from previously approved replacement scope to include only stabilization and repair of the existing areaway walls and railings to prevent further material deterioration.

No objection to concept design for new rooftop mechanical equipment and enclosure, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes two air handling units, four exhaust fans, and associated enclosure.

No objection to revised final design for the renovation of and additions to Malcolm X Elementary School and its associated landscape, per materials received 4 September 2025. Revisions include relocation of new solar panels from the hillside to the parking lot.

No objection to final design for a replacement building and landscape modifications at the Frederick Douglass Community Center, per materials received 4 September 2025. Final design is consistent with the previously approved concept design and associated provisions.

No objection to final design for a temporary modular campus for use by Whittier Elementary School, per materials received 4 September 2025, which indicate that the campus will be removed no more than two years after its completion.

No objection to final design for new public artworks at Southwest Town Center Park, per materials received 4 September 2025. Artworks include four cast-bronze reliefs set within the sidewalk ("Rev. Anthony Bowen," "Community Jazz," Washington City Canal," and "Southwest Alleyways"), and two powder-coated steel benches inspired by the neighborhood's commercial and residential architecture.

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for Verizon, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED new equipment is painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces. Scope of work includes removal of 15 antennas, installation of 12 new antennas, removal of 15 radios, and installation of 9 new radios, and installation of associated cabling and equipment. (Application was originally submitted as SL 25-139.)

No objection to final design for new 80' cellular antenna tower, per materials received 5 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of new monopole, cabling, fencing, equipment pads, and ground-mounted equipment.