Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 May 2023

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit. Submitted materials are not sufficient for review, and scope of work may be inappropriate for the historic district. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application has been inactive for an extended period of time. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for new front porch, restoration of front door, addition at side of ell, and rear screened porch, per supplemental materials received 24 May 2023, PROVIDED Option B is used for the porch design and the applicant continue to study the connection of the porch cornice and the bay. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design to partially demolish the rear porch and fence in order to construct a parking pad in the rear yard, per supplemental materials received 22 April 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that the fence was installed prior to review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit after-the-fact for fence at rear, which was altered to address the OGB’s comments, including trimming the fence boards to make them flat and moving them to the outside of the metal posts, so that all supports are inside the courtyard and not visible from the public way. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

Returned without action. Concept application for alterations withdrawn by the written request of the applicant. New concept application for alterations and new development submitted for review (OG 23-199, HPA 23-309).

No objection to concept design for new two-story building on alley, per supplemental materials received 19 April 2023, PROVIDED Option A is used and the applicant restudy the height of the cornice line in relation to the garage door on the alley facade of the northern section, by lowering the cornice to minimize the space between it and the garage door. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design to replace sliding doors on the first floor of the rear elevation with French doors in the existing masonry opening, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2023, PROVIDED option 2 is selected and only one coat of loE coating is used. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of revised permit for installation of additional door opening at western-most opening on north elevation, change in window type, and changes to site work, per supplemental materials received 24 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for two non-illuminated signs for Streets Market, including a pin-mounted letter sign above the corner entrance and a blade sign at the existing bracket on P Street, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2023, which indicate that frosted film would be applied to the glazing, no promotional signage would be installed on the windows, and the interior lighting would be 3000K. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition, per supplemental materials received 19 April 2023, PROVIDED only one coat of loE coating is used on the new windows. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design for alterations for Citibank, including new signage, removal of existing awnings, storefront alterations, restoration of existing 12/12 double-hung windows, and interior changes, per supplemental materials received 23 April 2023, PROVIDED blue glass is installed at the southernmost opening to match the height of the northernmost opening. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace three second-story windows on the north elevation with double-glazed, simulated-divided-light, wood replacement windows, per supplemental materials received 3 May 2023, PROVIDED only one coat of loE coating is used. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove stucco on front elevation and restore historic wood siding, replace front door surround, replace roof with standing seam metal, remove deck at rear, replace second floor side porch, and other minor alterations, per supplemental materials received 17 May 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to clean, repoint, repair, seal, and flash masonry walls, per supplemental materials received 10 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design for a detached, two-story garage at the rear lot line, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2023, PROVIDED the applicant further reduce the height and continue to refine the fenestration and vehicular door on the north elevation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for installation of 107 solar panels on the rooftop of House of Sweden, per supplemental materials received 25 April 2023, PROVIDED the associated equipment is installed within the mechanical penthouse and the panels aren’t visible from the immediate surrounding public way. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of 19 windows and 1 multi-lite door, per supplemental materials received 24 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB 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 halo-lit, pin-mounted sign reading "Away," per supplemental materials received 25 April 2023, which indicate the sign would be installed at the mortar joints. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of five Verizon antennas mounted on the mechanical penthouse at the Pasquerilla Healthcare Center building, per supplemental materials received 26 April 2023, which indicate new antennas would be located below the concrete beam PROVIDED they are painted to match the color of the screen on which they are installed. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for demolition of existing garage and construction of new single-story garage at rear property line, per supplemental materials received 25 April 2023. This permit application overrides previous permit applications and approvals, OG 22-046 and OG 22-110. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for demolition of existing CMU retaining wall and concrete parking pad at the rear alley for a new CMU retaining wall with bluestone veneer and flagstone cap and a concrete parking pad to match existing, per supplemental materials receive 25 April 2023, which indicate the existing wood fence, stair, and handrail would remain, PROVIDED the PVC used in the weep hole is recessed to minimize visibility. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition and site work, per supplemental material received 21 April 2023, which indicate minimal demolition at ell and rear. This application matches the permit approval under OG 18-163, except that proposed windows at the side of the rear addition were removed from the scope due to code regulations. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to revision of permit to replace two walls beneath front stoop using parged concrete, capped in brick, to match the existing, per materials received 14 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for enclosure at rear and underpinning, per supplemental materials received 19 April 2023, PROVIDED the existing brick wall be retained once porch is enclosed. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that the spiral stair was installed without review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit for installation of metal spiral stair at rear, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that work started without review of permit. No objection to issuance of permit to demolish existing swimming pool and renovate the rear yard, including new paving, planting, wood fences, plunge pool, and exterior fireplace, per supplemental materials receive 9 May 2023 PROVIDED the design meets all applicable District of Columbia code requirements. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for site work at rear of property, including reconstruction of existing stone retaining wall, installation of new wood fence on top of wall, and installation of new wood stair, per supplemental materials received 26 April 2023, which show that the existing grade and concrete stair will remain, PROVIDED stones from existing wall are retained and reused in construction of new wall. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace double-glazed French doors and transoms on the north elevation with full height, aluminum-clad, double-glazed doors, per supplemental materials received 21 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove glass canopy at former shopping mall entrance, replace paired double doors beneath canopy with a single pair of doors and sidelights, and replace doors two bays to the east with a fixed window, per materials received 14 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove freestanding bell tower, install permeable pavers for new walkway, relocate signs and add an informational sign about the Smart River Communities, extend open metal fencing, modify existing landscape and repave walkways and stairs, per materials received 14 April 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.