Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 May 2015

No objection to issuance of permit for new fenestration alterations at front entrance, metal roof with 1 inch hand-crimped seams and 17 inches pans, new rear additions, skylights, deck with stainless rods, condenser in garden, brick paving, 7 feet-tall wood fences and brick walls with gates, and wood trellis per supplemental drawings received 8 December 2014 and 21 April 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.

Returned without Action.  Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.  The Commission regrets that the entrance ramp to the basement addition, as completed, does not conform to the approved design.  File new submission at DCRA with design proposals to address the exposed concrete foundation walls and the new sign for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action.  Permit application for new window openings was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  File new submission at DCRA with construction drawings, including detailed and dimensioned drawings, architectural details, product literature and cut-sheets for HVAC equipment and doors with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations to structure comprised of three historic buildings which indicate two projecting bays, corner canopy, one balcony and mechanical units at southeast corner as indicated in supplemental drawings received 21 April 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept—design development for new two-story addition with six large glazed bays with two entrance canopies and fenestration alterations with canopy on seven-story tower with expansion of penthouses as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 April 2015, provided entrance doors are hinged.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details, and material samples, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for underground garage as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 April 2015.  Refer to DDOT Public Space committee.

No objection to issuance of permit for back-lit sign comprised of pin-mounted letters reading "Capriotti's Sandwich Shop" as shown in supplemental drawings received 24 April 2015 which indicate "C" is no taller than 15 ½ inches and other letters are no taller than 12 inches, PROVIDED all wall penetrations are thru mortar joints.  Sign on 34th Street was not approved and was deleted from this 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 to relocate existing blade sign north of central second story window, with new graphics, and awnings with 12-inch valance and letters reading “Pizzeria Napolitana” as shown in 17 April and 8 May 2015 supplemental drawings, which indicate single-lamp lights for sign, sides of awnings are open, and no more than four lights beneath awnings.  Second story awnings were not approved and were deleted from this application.  No objection to issuance of public space permit for sidewalk cafe as shown in 20 March 2015 supplemental drawings.  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 permits.

Returned without Action.  Permit application for roof deck and replacement stair was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

Submitted material is not sufficient for review.  The Commission regrets that work at rear was initiated prior to review or permit.  File new permit application at DCRA with complete and accurate drawings, including dimensioned site plans, floor plans, elevations, architectural details, sections, and cut-sheets for windows/doors for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets the numerous exterior alterations done without permit to this free-standing residence built in 1898, a contributing historic structure in the Old Georgetown historic district.  The Commission supports the concept design as documented in OG 14-058 but requires permit review for approval.  The following proposed/existing alterations are NOT APPROVED as they were not found to be appropriate to the character of the original property and the historic district:

• Construction of new two-story rear addition to replace existing rear porch; proposed design is taller than and inconsistent in fenestration and detailing with concept recommendation under OG 14-058;
• Removal of three windows at the north elevation and their replacement with four doors contrary to concept recommendation under OG 14-058;
• Roof addition with raised roof and raised parapet walls contrary to concept review under OG 14-058;
• Removal of four brick chimneys contrary to concept recommendation under OG 14-058; 
• Removal of historic metal balustrade along the ridge;
• Installation of new roofing material with exposed spray foam insulation at dormers;
• Removing the original front entrance door within a segmental-arch opening with fanlight and sidelights and replaced with a round-arch opening and a pair of stylistically incompatible doors, and altering a pilaster;
• Replacement of all historic wood multi-light single-glazed double-hung and casement windows with new multi-light double-glazed insert windows with applied muntins;  
• Insertion of new window openings on the east and west elevations cut into existing masonry walls including windows out of scale, type, spacing, and character with the historic architecture;  
• Removal of wood shutters on front elevation;
• Installation of insulation-board trim around window openings;
• Application of thick elastomeric coating on all exterior brick walls of house;
• Installation of electrical wiring, fixtures and/or conduit drilled through original exterior brick walls on at least four sides of house;
• Installation of a metal gate at the front stair that is stylistically incompatible with the historic metal fence;
• Construction of new concrete-block wall at east end of rear yard with application of thick elastomeric coating on the new wall and on two existing brick garden walls; and
• Installation of impervious pavement across entire rear yard.

The Commission recommends that all new exterior alterations be removed and the conditions and elements of the historic exterior restored to the extent possible following documentation to be provided in professional quality drawings.  The existing deteriorated front yard garage is not compatible with the character of the contributing residence or the historic district.  The Commission recommends brick infill at the garage doors, removing one foot from the parapet, reinstalling the historic metal railing, removing the curb cut, and establishing a new quarter-round curb and planting bed in the adjacent public space.

No objection to issuance of permit for 26 linear feet of new metal hoop and arrow fence plus one gate PROVIDED new fence along west property line matches 36" height of existing fence and historic fence along southern property line is maintained per revised drawings received 17 April 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 rear windows and windows in window well with Pella Architect Series all-wood double-hung windows as shown in supplemental information received 15 May 2015 PROVIDED existing brick mould is retained and repaired and half-screens are used.   Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and site visits performed in coordination with previous application OG 14-319 indicate that alterations to rear for new window wells would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement windows, doors, and frames to match dimensions, flat profile and color of existing.  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 1/1 custom milled wood window sashes to fit existing frames.  Existing frames, sills and brick mold to be retained and repaired.  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.

DRAFT: No objection to issuance of permit for use of Ecostar Majestic Slate for previously approved alterations to pool house (OG 14-166) as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 April 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.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that no new paved area would be created and new outdoor seating would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

Returned without Action.  Submission materials and a site visit on 21 April 2015 indicate that proposed alterations to rear would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to concept design for proposed installation of telecommunications antennas with screening panels mounted to the penthouses PROVIDED panels extend from corner to corner on east wall of penthouse and bottom of panels is lowered to the height of the parapet.  Panels to match pattern, dimensions and color of existing bricks and mortar joints.  Erect a sample of the panels on site for review by the Commission.   File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for new triple-window at east elevation and doors at north elevation per drawings dated 23 April 2015.  Recommend single-glazed custom wood windows, brick jack arch, and stone sill to match adjacent details and further study of new opening in relationship to existing mature wisteria.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including replacement four panel wood front door; replacement wood/glass door at rear; replacement windows with Loewen 1/1 all-wood windows; alterations to two window openings at rear with new brick segmental arches and wood sills to match all existing  details; rooftop HVAC located in one line near NW corner as far back as possible without  requiring safety railings; skylight and flat metal access hatch, as shown in supplemental drawings received 17 April, 27 April and 15 May 2015, which indicate that existing brick mould and wood sills would be repaired, and that existing mullion at paired windows will be retained, or if not repairable, replaced to match existing, PROVIDED that glass panel at rear door has single light and all exposed conduits and cables are removed.  Install a sample window for review by the Commission prior to ordering windows.  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 revisions to approved design, including replacement door and windows on street facade and replacement canopy with glass roof and salvaged aluminum fascia as shown in supplemental drawings received 7 May 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including details, dimensions, canopy lighting and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action.  Permit application was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement sashes with custom milled wood sashes to match existing.  Existing frames, sills and brick mold to be retained and repaired.  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 21 April 2015 indicate that alterations to the swimming pool would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for two flush metal doors at rear of new addition per drawings received 22 April 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 to repair existing porch in-kind per supplemental drawings received __ May 2015, which indicate round wood columns with smooth shaft and bead below capital, replace bead board ceiling in damaged areas to match existing, new ceiling fixture, and zinc coated metal roof with flat seams.  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 21 April 2015 indicate that proposed rear alterations would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for two- and second-story rear additions with flat roofs per drawings received 23 April 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 three new storefronts with granite bases and steel frames and one new steel window with stone sill at the second story per drawings received 30 April 2015, which indicate salvaged brick will be used to fill new void, PROVIDED mortar color and dimensions match existing.  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 is a duplicate of permit application OG 15-110.