Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 15 April 2010

CFA 15/APR/10-a

Location

New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road, NE - Administration Building
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Property
U.S. National Arboretum
Description
Renovation and alterations
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the renovation of and alterations to the Administration Building of the U. S. National Arboretum, as shown in materials received and dated 1 April 2010. Design conforms to the previously approved project but deletes the previously proposed additions of new entrance vestibules and the expanded parking lot, which will remain unaltered; see case number CFA 16/JUN/05-2. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-b

Location

New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road, NE - Arbor House
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Property
U.S. National Arboretum
Description
Installation of electric solar panels
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the proposal for the installation of removable electric solar panels on the Arbor House (gift shop and visitor restrooms), as shown in materials received and dated 1 April 2010. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-c

Location

1057 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW - (Georgetown)
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Visitor Center
Description
Sign and interpretive panels
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
Per the Old Georgetown Board review of 1 April 2010, no objection to final designs for an identification sign to replace existing and for an interpretive triptych sign to be located at rear of waiting area as shown in supplemental drawings dated 6 April 2010, provided that the graphics of the triptych sign are revised so that there is contiguous time line for the C & O Canal. Submit a revised graphic design for the interpretive triptych sign along with a revised design for a ticket sign and a bulletin board for review by the Old Georgetown Board when ready. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-d

Location

Woodrow Wilson High School
3950 Chesapeake Street, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization
Property
Woodrow Wilson High School
Description
Building renovation and additions
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the final plans for the renovation of and additions to the Woodrow Wilson High School, as shown in materials received and dated 1 April 2010. Design conforms to previously approved concept; see case number CFA 18/FEB/10-10. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-e

Location

Anacostia Senior High School
1601 R Street, SE
United States

Owner
D.C. Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization
Property
Anacostia Senior High School
Description
Building renovation and additions
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept plans for the renovation and additions to the Anacostia Senior High School, as shown in materials received and dated 1 April 2010, provided there is additional study of the scale, form, and detailing of the proposed equipment enclosure on the roof of the gymnasium wing. The project includes the removal of the 1970s north building, replacement windows, a new two-story connector between building parts C and E, new mechanical equipment, new landscaping, a new vehicle parking area, and modifications to improve accessibility. Submit final design with a set of the construction drawings including details, dimensions, and selected materials for review by the Commission when ready. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-f

Location

Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation
Property
Upshur Park
Description
New playground area
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the proposed new playground to replace the existing play area in Upshur Park, as shown in materials received and dated 31 March 2010. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.

CFA 15/APR/10-g

Location

10th Street Park, NW
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation
Description
New public park with a memorial to Constance W. Maffin and community service
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to the concept plans for a new public park in Square 369 in lots 874 and 877, as shown in materials received and dated 1 April 2010. Submit final design with a set of the construction drawings including details, dimensions, and selected materials for review by the Commission when ready. Refer to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board.