Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 17 September 2015

No objection to concept design for proposed rear and roof additions and alterations as shown in supplemental drawings received 12 August 2015 which indicate single-glazed wood windows on street facade PROVIDED windows on side and rear elevations are wood. No objection to the proposed metal cladding on additions. Recommend paving at side and rear yards be permeable on a sand and gravel base. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including architectural details, dimensions, cut-sheets and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

No objection to general concept design to demolish two-thirds of existing non-contributing residence and erect new three-story brick veneer residence with front portico, modified-gable roof, and site work with retaining walls no taller than existing walls per supplemental drawings received 17 August 2015. Recommend less limestone and simplified rear elevation. File new design development submission at DCRA with detailed and dimension drawings for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that vinyl logos and flag pole hardware were installed without review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit for two flat-top awnings flanking main entrance per supplemental drawings received 9 September 2015, PROVIDED flag hardware and logos on windows are removed by 31 October 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. Permit application has been inactive for an extended period of time.

No objection to concept design for new cast iron stair with 30-inch railings at east and two-story wood porch with turned columns and cooper roof at rear per supplemental drawings received 10 August 2015. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including architectural details, dimensions, cut-sheets and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for copper and glazed monitor at hyphen and new fenestration openings at first floor of rear ell per supplemental drawings received 14 August 2015, PROVIDED second-story openings are maintained. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit application for review by the Commission.

Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA including detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit application for all alterations and signs for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to Canal Road entrance and for new attendant’s booth as shown in supplemental drawings received 13 August 2015. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings including details for hardware for gate with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application for thru-wall AC unit was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

Returned without action. Permit application for alterations and deck was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate that proposed replacement fence would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate auxiliary structure is not visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of slate roof with Del Carmen slate to match size, coursing, and gaps of existing slate roof. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. Permit application for replacement front door and transom was withdrawn at the written request by the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 4-feet x 4-feet pole-mounted "P" sign with a single light fixture and for fence around parking lot with posts spaced in relation to the parking spaces. Exposed conduits to be removed no later than 31 December 2015. New guard rail around tree at rear of lot was deleted from this permit application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed demolition of rear porch and shed and for one-story rear addition as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 August and 10 September 2015 which indicate sill of windows on east elevation interrupted by posts. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that the alterations, replacement window and blade sign were completed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for existing blade sign for "Chez Billy Sud" and for alterations as per supplemental drawings received 10 September 2015 which indicate single-glazed all-wood replacement window with 7/8-inch-wide true divided light muntins, removal of nailed-on shutters, removal of light fixtures and exposed conduits at cornice, and blade sign illuminated by two B-K lights mounted to bracket PROVIDED there are no exposed conduits.  Corrective work to be completed no later than 31 December 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to storefront, and for alterations to fenestration and metal stair at rear as shown in supplemental drawings received 20 August 2015 PROVIDED that sandstone step at storefront is repaired and retained in place, and that all pipes, flues, cables, conduits and extraneous elements on the rear walls are removed as part of the work on this project. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details, dimensions and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that alterations to rear were initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to rear and for brick in-fill of masonry openings at the lower level. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings for completed and new work with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to proposed 2-feet x 3-feet blade sign with lettering reading "Bar a Vin"  illuminated by two B-K lights mounted to bracket as shown in supplemental drawings received 10 September 2015 PROVIDED there are no exposed conduits. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that alterations to masonry opening and the removal of the windows was completed prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance or permit  for alterations to window opening for new door, for six-panel wood replacement door, for single-glazed all-wood replacement windows with 7/8-inch-wide true divided light muntins, and for new operable wood shutters 1 3/8-inches thick to replace nailed-on shutters as shown in supplemental drawings received 11 September 2015.  Windows, doors and shutters to be painted.  Corrective work to be completed no later than 31 December 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including roof plan, roofing details and material sample, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to correct work completed prior to review or permit and contrary to previous recommendations.  Alterations include relocation of transom windows at storefront to align with recessed door to match original condition, reconstruction of roof above bays, removal of all signs, replacement of vinyl siding at dormers with wood siding, and replacement of dormer windows with fixed single-glazed wood windows with 5/8-inch wide true divided light muntins as shown in supplemental drawings received 19 August and 4 September 2015 which indicate curved-top muntins.  Corrective work to be completed no later than 31 January 2016. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for three replacement signs to match dimensions and placement of the existing signs, but with the new logo for the National Society of Colonial Dames of America as per drawings received 14 August 2015, PROVIDED all other pole-mounted signs are removed at the same time as the new signs are installed. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without Action. Supplemental drawings received 9 September 2015 indicate historic chimneys will be maintained and a 13-foot-wide rear addition is proposed. In its review of the original submission, the Old Georgetown Board recommended reduction of height of the rear addition to be subordinate to the massing of the historic residence. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to concept design for proposed brick garden wall to replace fence and for site work including permeable terrace on a sand and gravel base, wood stairs, wood deck and metal railing, as shown in supplemental drawings received 21 August 2015 which include on-grade planting beds for landscaping. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to introduction of skylights on flat roof of rear addition per drawings received 14 August 2015, which represent a revision to approved permit OG 14-263. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for freestanding fire department connection per drawings received 14 August 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for new garage with wood door, rooftop patio, and wood fences no taller than 5-feet as shown in supplemental drawings received 2 September 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for fenestration alterations, which indicate footprints of planting areas along sidewalk are approximately 11-feet by 6-feet per supplemental drawings received 2 September 2015. Bracket and signs have been removed from this permit application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate that proposed solar panels on roof would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

Returned without action. Supplemental information received 24 August 2015 and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate that proposed solar panels on roof would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

Returned without action. Submitted materials indicating 6-foot tall fence relocated southward and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate that proposed raised terrace and wood fence would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including demolition of one-story brick garage and metal stair, addition of two-story open porch with internal stair, swimming pool, permeable terraces on sand and gravel base, wood gates at driveway and landscaping as shown in supplemental drawings received 2 September 2015. File new submissions at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings with permit applications for proposed site work at carriage house lots.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed repair of the wood windows on historic building as shown in supplemental drawings received 27 August 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design for new one-story rear addition and new jack-arch at existing basement window at street elevation per drawings received 20 August 2015. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details, dimensions and cut-sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Submitted materials and a site visit on 18 August 2015 indicate that proposed site work and outdoor gas fireplace would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for fenestration alterations at rear which indicate double-hung windows will be maintained at brick ell per drawings received 14 August 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to demolish one-story brick addition and erect one-story frame addition with gable roof per drawings dated 20 August 2015. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

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