Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 22 April 2003

On HOLD until Commission of Fine Arts meeting 15 May 2003 for further review after site inspection, at the request of the applicant.

On HOLD until Commission of Fine Arts meeting 15 May 2003 for further review after a site inspection, at the request of the applicant.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed installation of A/C equipment on roof of Hotel Monticello to cool cellular antennas equipment room within penthouse as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 March 2003. Relocation of equipment cabinets for cellular antennas, currently located within penthouse, to a platform above roof swimming pool was NOT approved and has been deleted from this application. Equipment will be retained within interior space. No objection to issuance of permit for existing antennas for Sprint, which had been installed without review or permit, PROVIDED antennas be painted to match brick walls, similar to treatment of existing antennas. See previous Recommendation under separate case (OG 02-108). Application of photographic paper to antennas, as proposed, was NOT approved.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to garden wall for new wood gate, including raising height of wall to 7'–0" high re–using salvaged brick to match existing, reconfiguration of garden retaining walls, relocation of wood fence and gate off alley, and new shed which will be lower than existing fence therefore limiting its visibility from public thoroughfare as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 20 March 2003. Wood gates and board fence must be stained or painted.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to garage and studio off rear alley, including new door and window openings at second floor level, new garage door, and mechanical equipment on roof, as shown in supplemental drawings and additional information received and dated 19 March 2003. Red–lining on supplemental drawings indicate that proposed clerestory windows on rear facade have been deleted from this application. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to general concept design for proposed one–story rear addition within court as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 5 March 2003. The Commission requests that work that has been completed and does NOT conform to what was approved under previous submissions be brought into compliance by the applicant no later than 31 July 2003. Of particular interest are the awning added to the trellis structure on N Street, additional signs, and the existing lights which were to be removed as part of the previous approved project. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, and material samples with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations for front court at Key’s Court, including new 2'–6" high brick walls, brick piers, and installation of fountain, and for archway on side yard as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 24 March 2003 and in coordination with additional work approved under case OG 03-70. Applicant agreed to remove brick garden walls if character of front court after final installation is not acceptable. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rooftop installation of additional panel and whip antennas for the Public Safety Communication Project. Panel antennas wall mounted to the penthouse will match color of wall. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to first floor enclosed porch and for rear addition at second floor level which will match slope of roof of existing rear wing. New windows will match detailing of existing windows. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for removal of narrow section of planter in front yard on public space. Commission regrets that work has been completed without review or permit. Applicant agreed to reconstruct portion of the planter to align with left edge of gate, with detailing to match previously existing planter, and providing a walkway adjacent to the parking pad as shown in red–lining on drawings. Work for reconstruction of planter must be completed no later than 31 July 2003. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed addition of cellular antennas for Omnipoint / King Mobile on roof of Gateway Georgetown Condominiums. Panel antenna mounted on penthouse will be painted to match wall and existing antennas. Recommend existing red cables crossing over brick banding on side wall of penthouse be painted to match colors of wall behind. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for two proposed signs composed of non–illuminated letters no taller than 11 _ inches high pin–mounted to existing sign band as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 11 April 2003. Proposed projecting (blade) sign was NOT approved and has been deleted from this application. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to existing door vestibule with a new window in–fill to match detailing of existing windows, and for removal of security grilles. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 03-072). File new submission of working drawings for additional work part of the approved concept design with separate permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed revisions to permit for approved design for construction of new Eagle Building, also known as 3333 M Street, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 25 March 2003. (See original permit case OG 00-111). Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendations (OG 03-084 and OG 03-34). No objection to use of aluminum Custom Windows on the Bank Street facade as an alternate for steel windows used elsewhere. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval. Erect material sample panel on site for review by the Commission prior to ordering materials. Sign scheme is not part of this application. File separate submission of detailed and dimensioned drawings for any signs with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations for parking pad and rear yard terrace, including 7'–10" high brick garden wall with wood folding doors, as shown in additional information received and dated 19 March 2003 and supplemental drawings received and dated 27 March 2003. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 03-069). Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed addition of third floor under new pitched roof and replacement of metal roof on existing structure as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 2 April 2003. Working drawings conform to approved concept. See previous Recommendation (OG 02-137). Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations and rear addition at second floor level as shown in supplemental drawings and additional information received and dated 3 April 2003. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 03-097). A/C equipment on roof will be placed in location with least visible impact. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for custom made replacement wood windows to match in size, material and molding profiles to the existing windows in front facade which are in conditions beyond repair. Existing glass will be re–used in the new windows wherever possible. Existing frames and sills will be repaired, with replacement–in–kind of damaged portions only where necessary. No objection to use of stars and ties to stabilize and support front facade to structure as part of construction and alterations previously approved. See previous Recommendation (OG 02-14). Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to concept design for alterations to existing glass in–fill on rear at second floor level. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations and three–story rear addition, including new roof on rear wing, new shutters in front facade, alterations to window openings on rear wall of historic structure, new retaining walls and wood board fences, and alterations for a two car parking pad off Poplar Lane, as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 22 April 2003. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 03-021). Board fences must be stained or painted. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to rear yard, including removal of existing fence along property line between lots and new replacement wood board fence to match already replaced portion of fence as shown in supplemental drawings received and dated 2 April 2003. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions and details for new fence with permit application for review by the Commission when ready.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear yard, including removal of existing fence along property line between lots and new replacement wood board fence to match already replaced portion of fence. Working drawings conform to approved concept design. See previous Recommendation (OG 03-147). Board fences must be stained or painted. Note is made that permit application is pending final zoning review. Any modifications to the approved design as a result of further review in the permit process must be submitted to the Commission for approval.