Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 June 2022

OG 22-005

HPA number
HPA 22-015
Location

1027 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign for "Beirut Nights"
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for sign reading "Beirut Nights." Proposed sign does not meet OGB sign guidelines, the documentation is insufficient, and the property has several outstanding violations, including an illegal structure at the rear that was not reviewed by the OGB.

OG 22-006

HPA number
HPA 22-016
Location

1025 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Sign for "Beirut Nights"
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for sign reading "Beirut Nights." Proposed sign does not meet OGB sign guidelines, the documentation is insufficient, and the property has several outstanding violations, including inappropriate windows at the front and an illegal structure at the rear, neither of which were reviewed by OGB.

OG 22-051

HPA number
HPA 22-104
Location

2737 O Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Replace entrance stairs, light fixture and trim
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design to replace door surround, stoops, and light fixture on south elevation, per supplemental materials received 27 May 2022. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-103

HPA number
HPA 22-196
Location

2523 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Wrap metal stairs with brick, replace railings
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Concept application was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

OG 22-118

HPA number
HPA 22-211
Location

1517 34th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Roof replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to replace existing standing seam metal roofing with galvalume standing seam roofing, per supplemental materials received 19 May 2022, PROVIDED the roofing is the "dove gray" color shown in the product literature. 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 22-131

HPA number
HPA 22-248
Location

1326 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Interior renovation, exterior repairs, replacement of bay window and door
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to replace front entry door with single-glazed wood door to match existing, remove through the wall air conditioning units and restore transom opening using single-glazed wood windows, and to replace storefront bay window using wood trim and single-glazed glass, per supplemental materials received 2 June 2022. 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 22-134

HPA number
HPA 22-251
Location

2725 P Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Install solar panels
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit. The proposed solar installation, which includes equipment and conduit mounted to the front facade of the house, is not appropriate in the historic district.

OG 22-141

HPA number
HPA 22-258
Location

2810 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Lugano Diamonds
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for new signage for Lugano Diamonds, new handrails, planters, and interior work, per supplemental materials received 31 May 2022, which indicate small sections of historic interior walls shall be retained at first and second floor. 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 22-152

HPA number
HPA 22-269
Location

1023 31st Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Add penthouse and reskin, construct five-story addition
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. Concept application superseded by OG 22-186, HPA 22-317.

OG 22-158

HPA number
HPA 22-289
Location

3205 S Street, NW
United States

Property
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Description
Plaza renovation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit to revise plaza design and replace existing planters with pavers, per materials received 13 May 2022. 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 22-159

HPA number
HPA 22-290
Location

3000 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Public Right of Way
Description
Replacement and repair of existing pavers
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for work in public space, per supplemental materials received 23 May 2022, including paver installation and replacement, new fence wrapping, and installation of new gate. Work is being completed for public safety during redevelopment of site. 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 22-160

HPA number
HPA 22-291
Location

3210 Grace Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Door replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit due to insufficient information. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-162

HPA number
HPA 22-293
Location

1353 - 1355 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Maman Bakery, seating
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for signage at Maman Bakery, per materials received 13 May 2022, which indicate that faux florals will NOT be installed at storefront. 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 22-163

HPA number
HPA 22-294
Location

1703 32nd Street, NW
United States

Property
Dumbarton Oaks
Description
Alterations to existing greenhouse, site work
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to historic greenhouse, per supplemental materials received ___ June 2022, which indicate existing entrance door will/willnot be reused, the existing transom, door glazing, and sidelites will be retained and reused, and new cabinetry on the the interior will replicate existing. The new frameyard structures are not part of this 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.

OG 22-165

HPA number
HPA 22-296
Location

3419 Q Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
New deck
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for new deck at second floor at rear of property. Consolidation of 3419 and 3421 requires a subdivision and review by the Historic Preservation Review Board. File a subdivision application at DCRA, as well as a concept application with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission. Note that Trex is not an appropriate material in the historic district.

OG 22-169

HPA number
HPA 22-300
Location

3122 M Street, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Storefront alterations, signage for Smoothie King
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for halo-lit sign for Smoothie King and other alterations to the front facade, per supplemental materials received 31 May 2022, which indicates pin-mounted letters would be installed on a wall-mounted board. 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 22-170

HPA number
HPA 22-301
Location

3416 Prospect Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Addition
Review Type
Revised permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of revised permit for changes to rooftop addition and rear addition, per materials received 6 June 2022. A site visit completed by staff and the applicant on 6 June 2022 indicated that the project will not be visible from the sidewalk or roadway on Prospect 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 22-171

HPA number
HPA 22-302
Location

1533 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Glosslab
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for new halo-lite sign reading "Glosslab," per supplemental materials received 19 May 2022, which indicate that the letters would be installed at the mortar joints, PROVIDED the anchors for the illumination connection are also installed at the mortar joints. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-172

HPA number
HPA 22-303
Location

2715 Q Street, NW
United States

Property
Dumbarton House
Description
Entrance reconfiguration at visitor center
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for entrance reconfiguration at east wing, including new ramps, grade changes, and new handrails, per materials received 13 May 2022. 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 22-174

HPA number
HPA 22-305
Location

1605 35th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Window replacement
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of non-historic triple-hung windows at the first floor and casement and fixed windows at the second-story bay, per supplemental materials received ___ June 2022, which indicate wood, single-glazed, true-divided-lite windows at all 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 22-175

HPA number
HPA 22-306
Location

1344 30th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Alterations to courtyard elevations, pool, detached structures, and landscape
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

Returned without action. The proposed alterations to the courtyard are not visible from public way, per materials received 13 May 2022. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

OG 22-176

HPA number
HPA 22-307
Location

1344 30th Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Fenestration alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for alterations to the window and door trim and full window replacement on the courtyard elevation and restoration of street-facing window to include interior wood storm windows, per supplemental materials received 24 May 2022, PROVIDED the dormer design is simplified. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings at DCRA for review by the Commission.

OG 22-178

HPA number
HPA 22-307
Location

1653 32nd Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Site work, interior alterations
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for site work and interior alterations, per supplemental materials received 20 May 2022. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-179

HPA number
HPA 22-310
Location

1506 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Signage for Storie Collective and Cann Construction
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for two new signs, per supplemental materials received 20 May 2022, which indicate the sign for Storie Collective would be applied to the storefront window and the sign for Cann Construction would be hung from an existing bracket. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-180

HPA number
HPA 22-311
Location

1234 - 1242 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Commercial
Description
Revision to parapet design and signage - Wolford
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for revised parapet design at the building addressed 1238 Wisconsin Avenue, NW and for two pin-mounted and halo-illuminated wall signs reading "Wolford" on the south and east facade of the corner building, addressed 1234 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, per supplemental materials received 19 May 2022, PROVIDED that all penetrations for signage and associated electrical are made through the mortar joints and 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 22-187

HPA number
HPA 22-318
Location

2912 N Street, NW
United States

Property
Residence
Description
Porch replacement
Review Type
Concept
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to concept design to replace rear porch in-kind, per materials received 13 May 2022, PROVIDED the detail for the porch ventilation is further refined. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

OG 22-188

HPA number
HPA 22-319
Location

Curb Lane of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Public Right of Way
Description
Sidewalk extensions in curb lane on M and Wisconsin
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to issuance of permit for continued installation of temporary platforms and barriers in the curb lane of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, per materials received __ June 2022, PROVIDED no signage, lighting, or other decor is installed without OGB/CFA review, and the installations are removed on or before 31 December 2022. 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.