OG 18-139
HPA number
HPA 18-265
Property
Commercial
Description
Three new antennas - AT&T
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of three existing AT&T antennas within existing canisters on existing mounting sleds, replacement of six RRHs on existing mounting equipment with RRHs only slightly larger, and installation of additional cables within existing cable trays, per drawings received 14 June 2018, which indicate the antennas and RRHs would not increase in number. 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.
OG 18-140
HPA number
HPA 18-267
Property
Mixed-use
Description
Replace one rooftop antenna, add two new antennas - AT&T
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of three existing AT&T antennas and the installation of five additional antennas, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate the work would happen within an existing brick enclosure would not be visible from the public right of way. 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.
OG 18-141
HPA number
HPA 18-268
Property
Multi-family residence
Description
Replace three rooftop antennas - AT&T
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of two existing AT&T antennas and two stealth canisters at roof top, replacement of one existing antenna at penthouse, and replacement of three RRHs, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED the new stealth canisters extend as close to the roof as possible and extend no higher than the existing/remaining stealth canisters. Canisters must be painted light gray to match existing canisters, penthouse antenna must be painted red with white stripe to match existing antenna, and all antiquated and unused antenna and cabling must be removed, regardless of company. 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.
OG 18-150
HPA number
HPA 18-282
Property
Commercial
Description
Door replacements, lighting, signage
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for new signage, light fixtures, and door replacements at Thomas Jefferson and 31st Street facades, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED Option C for the Thomas Jefferson door is submitted with the permit application, the door is painted one color, and the new address numbers are installed at the mortar joints. File new submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-177
HPA number
HPA 18-333
Property
Residence
Description
Enclose first-floor porch at rear, window replacement
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for first-floor addition underneath existing second-story enclosed sleeping porch, window sash replacement at front with 2/2 lite configuration, installation of new sliding gate at rear, and site work, per drawings received 19 June 2018, PROVIDED Option 1 for rear addition is submitted as part of the permit submission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-187
HPA number
HPA 18-343
Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for replacement of existing sliding doors with swinging doors at side addition and general clean up of building, including relocation of rooftop MEPs to rear yard within new metal louvered enclosure, removal of exterior speakers, painting, and removal of shed underneath exterior stairs (work already completed), per drawings received 14 June 2018. Note that signage is not part of the application or recommendation for approval. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-189
HPA number
HPA 18-345
Property
Residence
Description
Site work, stairs at front and side
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for site work, per drawings received 6 July 2018, including replacement of the front brick sidewalk with a bluestone walk, repair of the existing rustic sandstone base of existing front stairs, replacement of existing sandstone treads and landing with bullnose profile at front sandstone steps to match existing, replacement of existing 1970s wood steps at side entrance with metal, and reworking of the site and landscaping plan at the side entrance, PROVIDED OGB staff approves the sandstone selection and design prior to purchase and installation. 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.
OG 18-206
HPA number
HPA 18-388
Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing 3-tab roof shingles with architectural shingles in "slate" color, per drawings received 18 June 2018, which indicate that the roof form would not change and the existing skylight, vents, and gutters will remain, PROVIDED old TV antenna is removed. 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.
OG 18-217
HPA number
HPA 18-401
Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, rear addition
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for storefront alterations and rear addition, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED Option A for the storefront is submitted as part of the permit submission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-218
HPA number
HPA 18-402
Property
Residence
Description
Garage alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to garage at rear, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate the existing 9-foot-5-inch-wide vehicular door and 2-foot-9-inch-wide pedestrian door would be replaced with a 14-foot-wide garage opening with a new 12-panel wood garage overhead door with no glazing. 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.
OG 18-228
HPA number
HPA 18-418
Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
Returned without action. Application withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.
OG 18-229
HPA number
HPA 18-414
Property
Georgetown University - St. Mary's Hall
Description
Temporary entrance
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for installation of temporary entrance and ramp at the east elevation of St. Mary's Hall during the new MedStar Hospital building construction, per drawings received 15 June 2018, which indicate the original east elevation entrance would receive the temporary door, PROVIDED the limestone trim and masonry stoop are carefully protected during the installation of the temporary door and door frame and the existing aluminum window is reinstalled after removal of temporary entrance. An interior section of the auditorium classroom would be carved out to accomplish this temporary entrance, and a new wood landing, ramp, and stair would be installed at the exterior. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-238
HPA number
HPA 18-425
Property
Commercial
Description
Signage - "Sugar Lab"
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for signage reading "Sugar Lab." Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings.
OG 18-239
HPA number
HPA 18-429
Property
Residence
Description
Stoop and railing replacement - "existing alterations without review"
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing brick landing and stair at front entrance to match existing, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate that the existing handrail would be reinstalled. Note that this work was begun prior to review or approval. 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.
OG 18-240
HPA number
HPA 18-439
Property
Residence
Description
General repairs, window replacement, roof work
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for general building repair after the property sustained fire damage in January 2018, including reconstruction of part of the facade, roof, and associated structural framing, as well as replacement of windows, window trim, gable and entrance door, per drawings received 9 July 2018, which indicate the windows would be single-glazed, true-divided-lite, the trim at the gable and windows would match existing, and the standing-seam metal roof would be replaced to match existing. 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.
OG 18-241
HPA number
HPA 18-440
Property
Commercial
Description
Demolition of gas station building; foundation-to-grade work
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for demolition of existing one-story gas station building and foundation-to-grade work for new multi-family residence building, per drawings received 21 June 2018. Any foundation work is undertaken at the applicant's risk, as any changes recommended during permit review of the building may result in changes to the foundation. 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.
OG 18-243
HPA number
HPA 18-446
Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations, per drawings received 10 July 2018, to renovate historic, contributing Colonial-Revival features and alter fenestration at rear, install new landscaping and alter site at rear, install mechanical units at roof, and install operable wood shutters only to fit existing window openings, PROVIDED paint analysis is submitted to OGB before finalization of paint colors and shutters that do not fit openings are removed. 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.
OG 18-244
HPA number
HPA 18-449
Property
Commercial
Description
Bike racks
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for installation of two "U-rack" bike racks in public space on the Wisconsin Avenue sidewalk, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED the locations for the bike racks on the "site plan" are used, and the "site plan" and "enlarged plan" drawings match in the permit submission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-245
HPA number
HPA 18-454
Property
Commercial
Description
Window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for window replacements, two at the front dormers and two at the north side elevation, per drawings received 5 July 2018, which indicate the windows would be single-glazed, true-divided-lite, 6/6 wood windows that fit the existing openings. 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.
OG 18-247
HPA number
HPA 18-466
Property
Residence
Description
Fence repair, planter removal
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for site work at the south side of the driveway, including removal of the raised planter, replacement of a section of the wood and lattice fence, planting of columnar trees, and retention of existing brick wall, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED Option 1 is used for the wall, the heritage cherry tree is protected during the work, and a protection plan for the cherry tree is included with the permit submission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-248
HPA number
HPA 18-469
Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing 3-tab shingles with architectural shingles in "weathered wood" color, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate the roof form would not change and the existing skylights, vents, and gutters would remain. 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.
OG 18-249
HPA number
HPA 18-470
Property
Residence
Description
Awning removal, door replacement, electric meter relocation
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for main-entrance door and kitchen door replacement at front facade, installation of meter at Scott Place side elevation, and removal of awning at side elevation, per drawings received 15 June 2018, which indicate shrubs would be installed at the new meter, storm doors would be removed, and an additional appropriately-sized shutter would be installed at window above main entrance, laid back against adjacent building with shutterdog installed through the mortar joint. 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.
OG 18-250
HPA number
HPA 18-471
Property
Mixed-use
Description
Site work - revision to permit
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for changes to the previously-approved site work at the areaway on the west side of the building, per drawings received 21 June 2018, including changing stair and landing material from bluestone to granite, changing areaway stair and planter layout, and adding planting screens to the western brick wall. Note that the original permit approval is under OG 17-118. 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.
OG 18-252
HPA number
HPA 18-473
Property
Residence
Description
Site work
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for site work, including removal of the existing vertical-board fencing, removal of existing front-yard paving and installation of new flagstone paving, repair of existing cobblestone curbs, repair of existing landings, installation of new brick wall with lantern, installation of wood fencing at side yard, and landscaping, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED the finials at the proposed arch are removed, the lantern at the arch is 12 inches tall, the flagstone walls be set on bluestone dust for permeability, the brick and wood fencing does not extend higher than 6 feet, and the horizontal members on the wood fence be installed on the interior of the fence inside the yard. File new submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission
OG 18-253
HPA number
HPA 18-475
Property
Residence
Description
Modifications to approved rear addition
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for one-story, wood-frame rear addition, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate the roof is hipped, no skylights would be installed, and the existing rear wall is retained at the corners of the interior opening into the addition. Note that this is a revision to the rear addition included in a permit approval issued under OG 16-241. 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.
OG 18-255
HPA number
HPA 18-477
Property
Mixed-use
Description
Garage door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing security grille overhead garage door with a solid, metal, overhead door in the 7040 gray color, per documentation received 15 June 2018, which indicates that the garage door would remain in the same location as the existing. 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.
OG 18-256
HPA number
HPA 18-478
Property
Residence
Description
Addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for three-story rear addition and site work, per drawings received 22 June 2018, PROVIDED the chimney is retained, a single Juliet balcony is installed at the center door opening within the masonry plane, new fence is single height with lattice at the top, and more permeability is incorporated into rear site plan. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-257
HPA number
HPA 18-479
Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement, window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of roof, roof sheathing, and some windows, as needed to match existing, per drawings received 10 July 2018, which indicate that roof structural framing would be retained and repaired, siding would not be removed in its entirety, wall sheathing would be installed on the interior, and trim would be repaired and replaced to match existing. Windows shall be single-glazed, true-divided-lite wood windows. 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.
OG 18-258
HPA number
HPA 18-480
Property
Residence
Description
Door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of two doors at the front elevation, one at the main entrance and one at the basement, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate a seven-panel wood door to match original would be installed at the main entrance and a one-lite-over-single-panel door would be installed at the basement. Note that the original decorative door trim would be restored in the process and both doors would fit the original openings. 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.
OG 18-259
HPA number
HPA 18-481
Property
Commercial
Description
Addition
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for in-fill rear addition next to original ell, per drawings received 3 July 2018, which indicate the addition would be set back from the existing masonry wall by 8 inches and would be clad in wood siding. 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.
OG 18-260
HPA number
HPA 18-482
Property
Halcyon Arts Lab, formerly Fillmore School
Description
Site work
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for site work, per drawings received 22 June 2018, which includes the incorporation of more greenery, new fencing, new trash enclosure, a raised walkway, and removal of chain-link fencing. Note that this application and recommendation for approval does not include water feature, signage, plantings at parking lot, or street trees at 35th Street. 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.
OG 18-261
HPA number
HPA 18-483
Property
Residence
Description
Window, door, and garage door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations, including garage door replacement to match adjacent neighbor's garage door at 2525, replacement of main entry door located within the garage, replacement of door to roof deck, and replacement of bathroom window, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED Option D is used for interior garage main entry door. 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.
OG 18-262
HPA number
HPA 18-484
Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, signage - "James Allen"
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for installation of a halo-lit, pin-mounted-letter sign reading "James Allen" and storefront alterations and painting, per drawings received 22 June 2018, PROVIDED Option 2 for the sign is submitted in the permit drawings, the sign is no taller than 12 inches, the letters on the sign are centered on the building, and the existing metal railings at the storefront are maintained. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-263
HPA number
HPA 18-485
Property
Residence
Description
Fence replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for new vertical-board fence and pedestrian gate at rear yard, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate that the existing posts would be reused and the new boards would be installed on the outside of the posts, PROVIDED the proposed fence extends no higher than 6 feet. Note that site work, parking pad, and vehicular gate were not submitted with this application and are not part of this recommendation for approval. 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.
OG 18-264
HPA number
HPA 18-486
Property
Residence
Description
Conservatory addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for conservatory addition at rear, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED the new openings at the rear ell are minimized and disruption of original sections of ell are undisturbed. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 18-265
HPA number
HPA 18-487
Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for rear and basement additions, which includes window opening alterations, basement underpinning, and basement stair alterations, per drawings received 21 June 2018, PROVIDED the roof antenna is removed during the work. 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.
OG 18-269
HPA number
HPA 18-491
Property
Georgetown University - Central Utility Plant
Description
Boiler stacks
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for overall modernization of Georgetown University's Central Utility Plant, per drawings received 22 June 2018, which indicate the extension in height of three existing boiler flue stacks, the installation of one more stack to match the others, and modifications to openings, piping, and utilities. 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.
OG 18-270
HPA number
HPA 18-492
Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to rear fenestration
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to rear fenestration and window replacements at second floor, per drawings received 15 June 2018, which indicate all sill heights would match and existing double-hung, 3-over-6 windows would be replaced to match existing. The rear covered porch is not part of this application. This work is undertaken at the applicant's risk, as any revisions requested during further review of the covered porch may result in changes to the overall design. 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.
OG 18-271
HPA number
HPA 18-493
Property
Residence
Description
New window, door repair, new shutters
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for repair of existing original four-panel wood door at front, alteration of wood gate from arched to flat, installation of operable, louvered, wood shutters at the rear ell, and replacement of existing kitchen door at side elevation with fixed window to fit existing door opening, per drawings received 11 July 2018, which indicate that the stairs at the side elevation would be retained and the existing original four-panel wood door at front entrance would be retained. 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.
OG 18-272
HPA number
HPA 18-494
Property
Residence
Description
Window enlargement, railing replacement
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for the alteration of five window openings at the front and side elevations, which includes lowering the sills of the existing windows by less than a foot, and replacing existing railings to match existing, per supplemental drawings received 10 July 2018, which indicate the new window openings would remain smaller than the window openings at the first floor and the new windows would be single glazed with true-divided-lite muntins. 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.
OG 18-274
HPA number
HPA 18-496
Property
Commercial
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations at rear alley and replacement of HVAC rooftop equipment, per drawings received 21 June 2018, which indicate that the HVAC equipment would not be visible from Blues Alley and the existing louver opening is utilized for installation of new air vent instead of a new opening. 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.