Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 May 2014

Returned without Action. Case has been inactive for an extended period of time.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed exploratory partial demolition of the wall on Prospect Street, NW and for waterproofing work on the roof terraces at the second and third floors only as shown in supplemental drawings dated 6 May 2014. File a new submission at DCRA of findings of exploratory demolition and construction drawings, including details and dimensions, with a permit application for the waterproofing work and alterations to the walls on Prospect Street for review by the Commission. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Permit application for replacement of first floor windows on front and windows and door at rear was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for two proposed woven fabric awnings mounted within window openings and for non–illuminated sign composed of pin–mounted letters no taller than 11 inches reading "Izzy Salon" as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 April 2014. The awning in the door opening, which was not appropriate for this storefront, was deleted from this permit application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of stockade fence with a 6 feet high wood vertical board fence as shown in supplemental drawings dated 18 April 2014 PROVIDED copper caps are used on posts instead of the vinyl caps. Fence to be painted or stained with an opaque stain.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of rear windows with Pella Architect Series all–wood windows with ILT simulated divided lite muntins to match lite pattern of existing windows, wood mullions and half–screens as shown in supplemental information dated 21 April 2014 which indicate 4/2 window replaced with 4/4 window to match others. Recommend applicant file a new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with a permit application for the replacement of the windows on the rear ell with historically appropriate double–hung windows for review by the Commission. The windows on the front facade were not included in the scope of work under this permit. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit on 14 April 2014 indicate that proposed solar panels will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed back–lit sign composed of pin–mounted satin nickel letters no taller than 12 inches high reading "Georgetown Workspaces" as shown in supplemental drawings dated 1 May 2014 which indicate that light source and electric conduits will not be visible. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to kitchen wing, including new chimney, expanded porch and replacement of the second floor windows to match the first floor windows as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 April 2014. Recommend simplification of the brick cap on the chimney. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Concept case for proposed sunken courtyard on rear yard was withdrawn by written request of applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed two-story in-fill rear addition plus basement as shown in supplemental drawings dated 12 May 2014 which indicate rear wall of addition is inward from rear wall of historic ell and all rear windows are replaced with Marvin Wood Ultimate Double Hung 2/2 all–wood windows with 1 ¾ inch true–divided–lite muntins and half–screens. Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located where it will not be visible from public thoroughfare. The scope of work does not include any alteration to the front facade. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit on 14 April 2014 indicate that alterations to the rear elevation will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to the windows at Ryan and Mulledy Halls to accept new glazing as shown in drawings dated dated 11 April 2014 and supplemental information dated 21 April 2014. File new submission at DCRA of concept designs for additional alterations proposed as part of the restoration of the historic buildings for review by the Commission. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to repair deteriorated stoop with 2" limestone treads with eased edge and metal rails to match existing height and details with new bottom railing per drawings dated 18 April 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for window and door alterations at Victorian residence and former carriage house per drawings dated 11 April 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to rebuild deteriorated garden wall in–kind with existing brick and insert new wood doors with sidelights at basement rear areaway per drawings dated 15 April 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations, including replacement of wood fences on rear yard and relocation to property lines, brick and stone permeable terraces on sand and gravel base, and replacement of metal fence with a 6 foot high vertical wood board fence and gate. Request report from arborist on the impact of the alterations to the planter on the Magnolia tree and of the relocation of the fence on the Hickory tree. Recommend that applicant locate the new wood fence and gates closer to the front corner of the house to screen the vehicles parked on the driveway from public view. Note that The Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown holds an easement on this property. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for all alterations with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for new rear stucco addition with copper roof at second floor and re–surfaced roof deck with metal railing above first floor per drawings dated 16 April 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to pool house, including metal roof with skylight, French doors and wood piers on south facade, and alterations to mechanical room, as shown in drawings dated 12 May 2014 which indicate French doors without transoms and mechanical equipment in back yard relocated to less prominent location. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for the removal of two existing lanterns, installed prior to review and which are too large and not compatible with the Victorian house, and for installation of one electric 15 inch high Short Linear Lantern mounted lower on facade, which is a more historically appropriate treatment, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 1 May 2014 which indicate that masonry damaged by the previous mountings will be removed and patched. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit on 14 April 2014 indicate that proposed basement entrance at rear elevation will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

Recommend against issuance of permit for the proposed replacement of windows and French doors on Prospect House, an individually designated landmark structure. All existing windows and French doors must be repaired.

No objection to concept design for a metal picket fence to replace wood picket fence on three sides of front yard as shown in supplemental drawings dated 18 April and 22 April 2014, provided that fence matches height of existing wood picket fences. The Commission regrets that flagpole and plaque were installed prior to review or permit. Recommend that flagpole and plaque, which are not appropriate in front yard of historic house and are not approved, be removed no later than 31 August 2014. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for new fences and gates with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed one–story garage with hipped roof, cupola and wood overhead door as shown in supplemental drawings dated 29 April 2014. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit application for new garage for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Submission materials and a site visit on 27 January 2014 in coordination with previous submission indicate that the revised scope of work in this permit application, limited to alterations to first floor openings only, will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Recommend documentation of existing conditions for all windows as indicated in concept plans for OG 14-093. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for two dormers with wood siding and slate roofs to match those located to west per drawings dated 15 April 2014. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be re–submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.