Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 22 January 2015

No objection to issuance of permit for new rear shed dormer, window and door alterations, new areaway, and HVAC condensers relocated to rear yard per supplemental drawings received 16 December 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.

Returned without Action.  Permit application has been inactive for an extended period. 

The Commission regrets that signs were installed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for proposed sign panel with lettering reading "nadeau" mounted on pediment as shown in supplemental drawings received 14 January 2015 which indicate that the blade sign, bracket and window decals, which were not approved, have been removed.  Remove existing lettering on valance of awning and remove / relocate the neon "Open" sign to 18 inches behind the glass prior to installation of new sign.  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 new TDL 6/6 wood sash windows at front dormers and fenestration alterations at central courtyard per drawings received 19 November 2014.   No objection to concept design for new storefront with canopy and sign reading "Via Umbria" per Option 1 as documented in supplemental drawings received 16 December 2014.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, site plan, and cut-sheets with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action.  Concept application was superseded by permit application (with reduced scope of work) OG 15-073.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  Note that The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on this property.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA of complete and accurate drawings, including dimensioned site plan, elevation and details for gate and fence, with posts of approximately 1 1/2" square, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace wood board fence with 6-foot tall plus 1-foot tall squared lattice cedar fence at east and 7-foot tall fence along south property line per drawings received 16 December 2014.

Returned without Action.  File new complete submission at DCRA with correct address.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove terra cotta roof tiles, replace underlayment, and re-install historic roof tiles in existing pattern.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 15 December 2014 indicate that proposed metal fences and gates at the Leavey Hotel will not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of windows and doors as shown in supplemental drawings received 19 December 2014 which indicate wood out-swing casement windows at third floor of front facade sized to fit original openings, single-glazed double-hung wood replacement sashes with spiral balances and 7/8 inch muntins on south elevation, and multi-light insulated wood windows and doors on west elevation.  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 new rear addition and dormer per drawings received 17 December 2014, provided chimney is maintained.  Recommend further study of fenestration pattern at first story and brick to remain unpainted.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, site plan, and cut-sheets with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for removal of shutters and plaque and installation of 14 inch tall electric sconce on front facade as well as proposed 4 feet 6 inches rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 9 January 2015.  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 front door, windows, and storm windows on front facade with Marvin single-glazed single-hung wood windows and wood storm windows to match detailing and profile of existing, and for replacement of French doors and double-hung windows on rear facade with insulated doors and windows with simulated divided light muntins to match profile of existing, as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 December 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.

The Commission regrets that a light fixture was installed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for existing light fixture, for proposed plaque and alterations to existing storm door as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 December 2014.  Recommend replacement of vinyl windows on front facade with 2/2 all-wood windows, removal of existing front step which did not exist historically, removal of the light fixtures at roof, and relocation of mechanical equipment and exposed ductwork to a location where they would not be visible from public thoroughfare.  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.

The Commission regrets that a HVAC condenser unit and screening was installed in the front yard and public space prior to review or permit.  Returned without Action.  Permit application was withdrawn at the written request of applicant.  File new complete submission at DCRA documenting relocation of condenser to rear yard and other sitework for review by the Commission no later than 30 April 2015.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 15 December 2014 indicate that proposed alterations to area beneath masonry stoop will not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to design development for alterations for wood fenestration and copper roof per drawings received 12 December 2014.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, site plan, and cut-sheets with permit application for review by the Commission.