Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 20 July 2023

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

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for replacement windows, per supplemental materials received 18 January 2023, as the proposed replacements are incompatible with the historic district and the application has been inactive for an extended period of time. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings that comply with the Old Georgetown Board Design Guidelines for Windows for review by the Commission.

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

Returned without action. Submitted materials are not sufficient for review, and 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 issuance of permit for new pin-mounted sign reading "Miramar," as well as a wall-mounted board sign that says Miramar in Arabic, per supplemental materials received 27 June 2023, which indicate that the signs will be installed above the brick course above the door, and the conduit and floor light will be removed in the process, PROVIDED the signs are mounted 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 concept design for storefront redesign and alterations, per supplemental materials received 7 July 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to utilize existing projecting sign from 1957 to install new non-illuminated sign reading, "Smoke Island", per supplemental materials received 26 June 2023, PROVIDED all unpermiited window signage is removed. 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 composition shingle roof with gray painted standing seam metal with one-inch tall seams, replace composition shingle siding on dormer with painted wood siding and add trim to front of dormer, per supplemental materials received 9 June 2023, PROVIDED the divider beam is as narrow as possible and all seams are hand formed. 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for rooftop solar panels, per materials received 14 April 2023, due to the fact that the application has been inactive for an extended period of time and the documentation submitted is insufficient for review. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace select windows and install exterior wall vents, as part of a residential conversion, per supplemental materials received 11 July 2023, PROVIDED the window material, color, and glazing matches the existing windows to remain. 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 to permit for removal of stucco on the main block of the house and the north side of the ell to restore the siding underneath, per supplemental materials received 22 June 2023, which indicate that German lap siding would be on the front, and beveled siding would be on the other elevations. 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 new storefront on the front elevation and replacement windows on the second floor, per supplemental materials received 16 June 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for demolition of half-built illegal wood deck for installation of new metal spiral stair and platform, per supplemental materials received 22 June 2023, which indicate that the spiral stair and platform would match the stair that was removed prior to construction of the illegal deck. 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 second floor addition on existing garage, per supplemental materials received 15 June 2023, PROVIDED option C is further developed for permit. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to vestibule at rear, per supplemental materials received 23 June 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 alterations, per supplemental materials received 7 July 2023, including redesign of the solarium, new awnings at front, and interior alterations, which indicate that carts will no longer be installed at front, PROVIDED lighting scheme, which is not included in this application, returns for review by the OGB under separate application. 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. Permit application received 16 June 2023 for a wall sign reading, Pacers Running, is the same scope of work submitted under OG 23-235 / HPA 23-384.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new halo-lit sign reading "Greco Truly Greek," per supplemental materials received 22 June 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 demolish a portion of the first floor of a two-story rear porch and stairs to construct a parking pad paved with brick and install an operable wood gate in the rear yard, per supplemental materials received 5 July 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 revised permit for alterations to the rear fenestration of a previously approved permit that included alterations and an addition for a small front attic dormer; a new garage door and shutters in a colonial revival style; a new front door and gate; and a new rear addition and dormer, per supplemental materials received 21 June 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 revised permit for rear addition at basement level, per supplemental materials received 16 June 2023, which indicate the exterior grade would remain as is, resulting in shorter doors. 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 repair and reinforcement of existing retaining wall at rear alley, per supplemental materials received 23 June 2023, which indicate the existing historic Rose Greely paving and landscape in the rear yard will be retained. 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit, per materials received 16 July 2023, as proposed signage is incompatible with the historic district. File new permit submission at DOB that complies with the OGB Signage Design Guidelines with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application received on 16 June 2023 for enclosure of existing sunken patio at rear is not visible from the public right-of-way, per site visit conducted by OGB staff on 20 June 2023. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for rear addition, basement addition, and new shed in rear yard, per supplemental materials received 23 June 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 roof deck on existing decking and black powder-coated cable railing, per supplemental materials received 11 July 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 revised permit for site work, including changes in landscaping and paving, a decrease in the size of the stairs at the rear elevation of the house, installation of a stationary grill, and changes to the garage stair, per supplemental materials received 22 June 2023. No changes are proposed for the house and the garage aside from the reconfiguration of the stairs – see OG 23-214 for garage approvals and OG 22-267 for house approvals. 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 second story frame addition, per supplemental materials received 10 July 2023, which indicate the standing seam metal roof will be hand-crimped and all gutters and downspouts metal. 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 sliding glass doors on the ground floor of the rear elevation with wood, simulated-divided-light French doors and a fixed panel,with one coat of LoE, per materials received 16 June 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 installation of 179 solar panels on the upper and lower buildings at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, per supplemental materials received 23 June 2023, which indicate that no panels or associated equipment will be visible from the public way, and no panels will be installed on the 1851 church building. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for signage for Sandro, per supplemental materials received 3 July 2023, which indicate a non-illuminated pin-mounted sign would be installed over the entrance, and two applied vinyl letter signs would be installed in the storefront windows, PROVIDED wall-mounted sign is 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 the permit application to remove the existing front door and interior vestibule and install a new six-panel wood front door, per materials received 16 June 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 replacement windows, per materials received 16 June 2023, which indicate the front elevation will be full frame, true-divided-light wood windows and the rear and side elevations will be full frame, simulated divided light, double-glazed replacement wood windows with an exterior muntin of 5/8" width in a putty profile, PROVIDED any replacement trim matches the existing material and design. 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 installation of a halo-lit sign reading "Zadig & Voltaire" at the storefront, per supplemental materials received 28 June 2023, PROVIDED the existing gooseneck lights and exposed conduit are removed as part of the project. 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 new blade sign reading "Club Pilates" at the second floor, as well as vinyl signage applied at the entrance door, per supplemental materials received 23 June 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 the permit application to replace existing windows and doors on the front facade, per materials received 16 June 2023. Scope of work includes removal of five existing windows at the front and replacement with new 1/1, double hung, single pane, TDL, real putty glaze mahogany window units; the existing brickmould and mull would be replaced in-kind. The existing louvered front door would be replaced with a new full-view one-lite mahogany door, and the interior vestibule door would be replaced with a half-view one-lite wood door; the existing brickmould, jamb, mull, and transom would be replaced in-kind. 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 the permit application to construct a temporary brick enclosure and concrete walkway for a set of temporary steam-to-hot water heat exchangers on the west side of Copley Hall, per materials received 16 June 2023, PROVIDED that the installation be removed within five years of this approval unless a new permit application is submitted requesting an extension. This is part of a larger project to convert the campus buildings from steam to hot water service. 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 a revised permit to add two metal louvered wall vents on the east elevation of the service alley, per materials received 16 June 2023, which indicate the previously reviewed signs and marquee remain unchanged. 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 rear addition, underpinning, interior renovation, and removal of historic plaque on front elevation, per supplemental materials received 29 June 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 new steel canopy at the front entrance of the buiding, per materials received on 16 June 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of revised permit for alterations to the fenestration of the rear ell and to replace the posts, railing, and decking of existing rear balcony and per materials received 16 June 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.

Returned without action. Concept application is a duplicate and was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant. See OG 23-165, HPA 23 266 for reviewed application.

No objection to issuance of permit for addition of penthouse, alterations of facade and entrance, and construction of five-story addition behind two rowhouses, per supplemental materials received 10 July 2023, PROVIDED a materials mockup is installed on site for the Old Georgetown Board to review prior to construction. 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 revised permit to modify design of glass block walkway over existing areaway, per materials received 16 June 2023, as part of previously reviewed 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. 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 one-story rear addition, new glass and steel rear balcony, alterations to the rear fenestration, and new double-glazed skylight and monitor, per supplemental materials received 27 June 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 construct three front dormers, one rear dormer, and replace inappropriate vinyl windows on the front elevation with single-glazed, true-divided-light wood windows, per supplemental materials received 12 July 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 the concept design for fenestration modifications and changes to the rear garage, per materials received 29 June 2023, PROVIDED the applicant work with the staff to refine the design of the proposed shed dormers on the garage. Scope of work includes replacing an original basement window at the front to serve as a point of egress; replacing the existing casement window and through-wall air conditioner with a multi-pane window that echoes the original on second level; and the construction of a skylight. At the garage, work includes new front and rear shed dormers and two new barn doors to replace the original single-leaf door on the garden side of the garage.