Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 December 2017

No objection to concept design for installation of signage, per supplemental drawings received 13 December 2017, which indicate two new blade signs with upper lighting, one halo-lit, pin-mounted steel sign reading "Rapha" at historic building on Grace Street elevation, one unlit pin-mounted steel sign reading "Reverie" at side alley of historic building, and alteration of existing blade sign, including removal of bottom lighting, relocation to match height of new signs, and removal of exposed conduits. Note that all penetrations will be made through mortar joints. Also note that the inappropriately-altered opening at the side alley will remain as is. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations, including new frame addition at rear, new frame garage at rear alley, installation of 1/1 windows at front and rear, and site work, per supplemental drawings received 11 December 2017, which indicate tree at rear would be retained, PROVIDED no transoms would be installed at windows of new addition and meters would be moved from the front facade. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for site work and alteration of three storefronts closest to the canal on the alley next to the former Georgetown Market, per supplemental drawings received 11 December 2017, which indicate that no windows will be added to the tower and the window openings at the canal will not be altered. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of two French doors and one full-height window at terrace above garage, per supplemental drawings received 14 November 2017, which indicate that the size of the planter at the terrace will be slightly decreased and that the recent unapproved and inappropriate infill at the two "screen" brick walls above the garage will be removed and the walls will be restored to their original appearance. 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 installation of basement level egress window on front elevation, alterations, and fence replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant. File permit submission with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rear addition and alterations, per drawings received 17 November 2017. 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 window replacement on rear elevation was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for solar panels at roof, per supplemental drawings received 28 November 2017, which indicate the panels would not be visible from the public right of way, PROVIDED all penetrations at rear wall are done through mortar joints. 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 solar panels at roof, per supplemental drawings received 6 December 2017, which indicate the panels would not be visible from the public right of way, PROVIDED all penetrations at rear wall are done through mortar joints. 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 solar panels at roof, per supplemental drawings received 28 November 2017, which indicate the panels would be only slightly visible from the rear alley, PROVIDED all penetrations at rear wall are done through mortar joints and the antenna is removed from the 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED that mock-up of solar panels is reviewed prior to installation to ensure panels will not be visible from Cambridge Place and location of inverter box is also reviewed so as to ensure it will not be visible. 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 installation of solar panels, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED that mock-up of solar panels is reviewed prior to installation to ensure panels will not be visible from P 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.

No objection to concept design for proposed installation of pool house and pool in rear yard, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED that pervious pavers are used for the terrace area. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of wrought-iron railing and repair of existing wood steps to match existing, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED the top of the handrail be installed at the porch column and the bottom iron post be installed at the bottom step. 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 installation of wrought-iron railing and repair of existing wood steps to match existing, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED the top of the handrail be installed at the porch column and the bottom iron post be installed at the bottom step. 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 fenestration at rear, gate and wall replacement, and installation of pergola, per drawings received 11 November 2017, PROVIDED further study of the fenestration on the rear ell in order to have a consistent design, and no gas fixture installation on the front elevation. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Revised Permit application for screening for rooftop mechanical equipment was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear elevation and roofline, and installation of pergola, per supplemental drawings received 11 December 2017, which indicate that windows will have 7/8" muntins and floor joists at first floor are to 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to entrance doors and replacement of storefront windows, per supplemental drawings received 11 December 2017. 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 alterations to courtyard, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED that the new railing be of a consistent / the same design 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for solar panels at roof, per supplemental drawings received 28 November 2017, which indicate the panels would not be visible from the public right of way, PROVIDED all penetrations at rear wall are done through mortar joints and the antenna is removed from the 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for a one-story-plus-basement rear addition, per supplemental drawings received 5 January 2018, which indicate equal-width aluminum windows and doors, no lites on the door, and minimal permeable paving at rear yard, SUBJECT TO particular care of heritage tree in rear yard and oversight by the Urban Forestry Administration as needed or required. Note that removal or damage of this tree is in violation of the Tree Canopy Protection Amendment Act of 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of solar panels, per drawings received 17 November 2017, PROVIDED that mock-up of solar panels is reviewed prior to installation to ensure panels will not be visible from P Street and location of inverter box is also reviewed so as to ensure it will not be visible. 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 construction of a two-story addition on the north side of St. Joseph's Hall, demolition of the existing arcade that connects the library to the south side of St. Joseph's Hall, and the construction of a two-story hyphen that connects St. Joseph's Hall to the library, per drawings received 17 November 2017. 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.

Recommend AGAINST concept design for proposed demolition for construction entrance as proposed in drawings received 17 November 2017.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to front walkway, lighting, alterations, and rear deck, per supplemental drawings received 11 December 2017, PROVIDED that wall between main block and rear ell is retained, and green pavers are used in the front yard. 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 fenestration at rear, window replacement at front, and fence replacement, per drawings received 11 November 2017, PROVIDED that chimney, fireplace, and wall between main block and rear ell are retained. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut sheets, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for site work, including stoop and handrail replacement, short planting-bed wall, and new 5-foot-tall, wood-lattice fence, per supplemental drawings received 6 December 2017, which indicate the new stoop will be concrete and the planting-bed edging will be Bluestone at a height of 6 inches and depth of 2 inches with open joints. 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.