OG 21-211
HPA number
HPA 21-390
Property
Commercial
Description
Open-air eatery
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for new outdoor eatery space, which would be in place until the site is developed, per supplemental materials received 24 September 2021. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-219
HPA number
HPA 21-398
Property
Residence
Description
Replace site walls
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Concept application for revisions to previously approved site walls was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.
OG 21-227
HPA number
HPA 21-406
Property
Residence
Description
Window and stucco repairs
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for repair and replacement work as required for basic maintenance, per supplemental materials received 23 September 2021. 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 21-235
HPA number
HPA 21-436
Property
Residence
Description
Rooftop solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of permit for rooftop solar panels and associated equipment at the rear, per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, which indicate that solar array would not be visible from 31st 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 21-239
HPA number
HPA 21-440
Property
Residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for installation of solar panels. Submitted documentation is not sufficient for review. File new submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings, including coordinating information about panel height, photos of roof and property, and correct placement of parapet walls, for review by the Commission.
OG 21-240
HPA number
HPA 21-444
Property
Residence
Description
Rear sliding door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of sliding doors at rear second and third floors, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021, which indicate the existing sidelites 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 21-244
HPA number
HPA 21-448
Property
Residence
Description
Repair exterior stairs
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for repair of cast iron stairs located at the house’s O Street facade, per supplemental materials received 17 September 2021. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-247
HPA number
HPA 21-451
Property
Commercial
Description
Signage - Avocado Mattress
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for two new signs reading "AVOCADO," with individual pin-mounted letters on the M Street facade and plate letters on a cedar wood backer on the Cady's Alley facade, per supplemental materials received 6 October 2021, PROVIDED all building penetrations are driven through the mortar joints, not the brick. 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 21-253
HPA number
HPA 21-457
Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, window replacement
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for storefront alterations and window replacement, per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, PROVIDED the permit submission includes additional option for cowels that extend about 5 inches above third-floor windows. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission
OG 21-266
HPA number
HPA 21-470
Property
Residence
Description
Replacement windows and doors, replace fence, roof, gutter, downspouts, new lighting
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to fenestration, doors, roof, gutters, down spouts, rear fence, and lighting, per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, PROVIDED Option B (brick lintel) is selected for the treatment of the area above the new French doors at the rear. 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 21-269
HPA number
HPA 21-473
Property
Residence
Description
New handrail, brick relaying
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for site work, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021, including new handrails at entrance stair and brick relaying. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-272
HPA number
HPA 21-476
Property
Residence
Description
Rear addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for rear addition, per supplemental materials received 16 September 2021, PROVIDED retention and encapsulation of stone foundation base of existing ell is documented in permit submission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-274
HPA number
HPA 21-478
Property
Residence
Description
Landscape alterations, new pool, revisions to previously approved front elevation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Application withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 17 September 2021.
OG 21-275
HPA number
HPA 21-479
Property
Commercial
Description
Fenestration alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for fenestration alterations, as per materials received 17 September 2021, PROVIDED Option 1, which indicates new two-over-two windows, is selected for the treatment of the new second-story windows. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-283
HPA number
HPA 21-487
Property
Residence
Description
Replace windows, shutters, doors, and balcony; install new door surround
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of windows, shutters, doors, and balcony; and for the installation of a new entry door surround, per supplemental materials received 13 October 2021, PROVIDED 5/8" muntins are specified for the new 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 21-290
HPA number
HPA 21-522
Property
Commercial
Description
Convert existing fixed window into operable window; streetscape improvements
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for the proposed retrofit of the existing fixed front window to be operable, per materials received 17 September 2021, PROVIDED the string lights spanning the open court are arranged and tightened to have a more organized appearance; the small section of existing wood fence at the sidewalk is removed, and the wall banner on the adjacent building 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 21-291
HPA number
HPA 21-523
Property
Residence
Description
Solar Panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for installation of solar panels on roof, per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, which indicate panels would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. 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 21-292
HPA number
HPA 21-524
Property
Residence
Description
Solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for installation of solar panels on roof, per supplemental materials received 29 September 2021, which indicate panels would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. 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 21-293
HPA number
HPA 21-525
Property
Commercial
Description
Conservatory addition for "Brasserie Liberte" at courtyard
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Materials received on 17 September 2021 and a site visit determined that concept application for conservatory addition at courtyard shall not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.
OG 21-294
HPA number
HPA 21-526
Property
Residence
Description
Window installation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for installation of green metal grilles at the opening underneath the northern-most verandah and black awning windows behind the grilles, per supplemental materials received 4 October 2021, PROVIDED remedial action is taken to correct drainage issues and the new metal grilles match existing exactly. 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 21-295
HPA number
HPA 21-527
Property
Commercial
Description
Sign for The Escape Game
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing "Escape Room Live" sign with new pin-mounted letter sign reading "The Escape Game," per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, which indicate the letters would be installed at the 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.
OG 21-296
HPA number
HPA 21-528
Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Gorjana
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for sign reading "Gorjana," per supplemental materials received 23 September 2021, PROVIDED this remains the only sign for the business. If future signage is desired, this particular sign must be removed as part of that proposal. 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 21-297
HPA number
HPA 21-529
Property
Residence
Description
Site work, stoop alteration - alterations without review or approval
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
The Commission regrets that work commenced on the property prior to review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of metal handrail at front stoop and demolition of non-historic wall around perimeter of front yard, per supplemental materials received 27 September 2021, which indicates retention of the lower portion of the wall for use as a retaining wall, PROVIDED additional work occurs on the wall to improve the appearance and the pickets at the new stoop handrails are the same distance apart as the pickets on the existing handrails 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 21-298
HPA number
HPA 21-530
Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement, new skylight
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for roof repairs at front roof slope, replacement of flat-seam metal roof at roof slope of rear dormer with TPO, repair of the catwalks at each end of the rear dormer, and replacement of skylight on front roof slope to match existing, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021. 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 21-299
HPA number
HPA 21-531
Property
Residence
Description
Fenestration alteration
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for fenestration alterations at the rear, per supplemental materials received 7 October 2021, which indicate existing windows shall be retained and restored except where existing door openings are being converted to window openings. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission
OG 21-300
HPA number
HPA 21-532
Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Truist
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of BB&T signage with Truist signage, per supplemental materials received 4 October 2021, including new signs at the two storefront windows, new awning with no sign, new sign at second-floor side elevation, and new ATM. Temporary covers will be fabric and will not penetration on the walls. 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 21-301
HPA number
HPA 21-533
Property
Residence
Description
Install pool, deck, fence, planters, and window boxes
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for landscape alterations, including at the upper garden between the main house and carriage house; installation of a new pool, deck, stairs, and fence at the lower garden, and windows flower boxes on the front facade, per supplemental materials received 14 October 2021, PROVIDED the new window boxes are made of wood and building penetrations are driven through the mortar joints, not the brick; and civil engineering drawings are provided to OGB staff when ready. 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 21-302
HPA number
HPA 21-534
Property
Commercial
Description
Repair wood trim at front facade
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for repairs and repainting of the facade, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021, including repointing and re-caulking deteriorated areas where needed, and repainting of the primary facade elements. 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 21-303
HPA number
HPA 21-535
Property
Residence
Description
Install two lanterns at front entrance
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for installation at front entrance of a single new light fixture on the strike-side of the door, per supplemental materials received 20 September 2021, which indicate existing conduiting and electrical box would be used, and the pilaster on the opposite side of the door would be restored once the second, unapproved light 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 21-304
HPA number
HPA 21-536
Property
Kesher Israel Congregation of Georgetown
Description
Demolish courtyard structure
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design to demolish existing one-story structure located in rear courtyard, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021, which indicate that the existing wall at the perimeter of the property shall remain. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-305
HPA number
HPA 21-537
Property
Residence
Description
Window and door replacement on rear elevation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for replacement rear doors, per supplemental materials received 5 October 2021. Drawings indicate the new doors would have four leaves, each with nine lites. 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 21-306
HPA number
HPA 21-538
Property
Residence
Description
New elevator
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
Returned without action. Submission materials received 17 September 2021 and a site visit indicate proposed elevator would not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.
OG 21-307
HPA number
HPA 21-539
Property
Residence
Description
Replace garage door and widen opening; relocate mechanical equipment
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for widening of garage door opening and installation of a new garage door, per supplemental materials received 22 September 2021, PROVIDED a smooth, non-textured surface is specified for the new door and salvage and new infill brick is toothed into the existing coursing. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-308
HPA number
HPA 21-540
Property
Residence
Description
Repair existing brick driveway
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for repair of existing brick driveway, per materials received 17 September 2021, PROVIDED any damaged or broken bricks are replaced in-kind. 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 21-309
HPA number
HPA 21-541
Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to steps, railings, stoop, and threshold at front entrance
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to revised concept design for new cast iron and limestone stairs; new metal railings; new limestone surface on existing brick stoop and new decorative cast iron infill below; and limestone threshold to replace wooden threshold at front entrance, per supplemental materials received 29 September 2021. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-310
HPA number
HPA 21-542
Property
Commercial
Description
Add shutters to second floor windows
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for installation of operable wood paneled shutters to the south-facing second floor of this residential/commercial building, per materials received 17 September 2021. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-313
HPA number
HPA 21-545
Property
Single-family residence
Description
Alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to concept design for alterations, per supplemental materials received 4 October 2021, including a new bike shed in the rear yard, AC equipment relocation, and changes to rear French doors. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.
OG 21-315
HPA number
HPA 21-547
Property
Residence
Description
Alterations at front court and brick accessory structure
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to front facade, entry court, and rear accessory structures, per materials received 17 September 2021. 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.