Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 September 2023

No objection to the concept design for the replacement of an existing cobblestone driveway apron and gray brick sidewalk ramp with red "Georgetown" brick, per materials received 18 August 2023, PROVIDED all existing granite curbing is retained. Applicant notes existing cobblestones are impediments to barrier-free pedestrian access.

Returned without action. Concept application for rear addition was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 24 August 2023.

No objection to concept design for 2-story rooftop addition with mechanical penthouse, per supplemental materials received 18 August 2023, PROVIDED the 22-foot setback design option is used and the middle windows at the front are refined to include a bulkier center mullion. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for window and door replacement, per materials received 17 March 2023. Submitted materials are not sufficient for review. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application for a rear addition 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.

The Commission regrets that alterations were made to the historic storefront without review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit for storefront alterations, per supplemental materials received 24 August 2023, which show an upgraded storefront system from what was installed illegally. 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 two-story rear addition, per supplemental materials received 30 August 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 commenced without permit. No objection to issuance of permit to recover existing awning structure in fabric without text or logo and to install one wall sign under existing spotlights above the awning, reading "Pacers Running", per supplemental materials received 5 September 2023, PROVIDED all penetrations are through the mortar joints and not the brick. 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 a new three-story addition and landscape alterations at Kesher Israel Congregation, per materials received 22 August 2023. In its approval of the massing and disposition of the addition, the Board requested further study of the proposed fenestration at the west side of the existing townhouse on N Street and on the new addition, as well as of the architectural expression of the new addition at 28th Street. File design development submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance for permit for the installation of rooftop solar panels, per supplemental materials received 22 August 2023 and mock-up conducted on 3 August 2023, which indicate the rooftop panels will not be visible from 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit. Proposed signage, per supplemental materials received 17 August 2023, is incompatible with the historic district and does not comply with the Old Georgetown Board Design Guidelines for Commercial Signage. File new permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of two moveable 76”-tall metal screens, after the fact, per supplemental materials received 26 July 2023, which show that the inappropriate plastic shed was removed from the terrace, as requested by the OGB. 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 wood pergola in the rear yard, per supplemental materials received 18 August 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to the concept design for renovations and additions to an existing single-family house and associated landscape, per supplemental materials received 31 August 2023. Scope of work includes: removing the terrace enclosure and return to an outdoor space; replacing the existing original casement windows, including elongating the window openings at the first floor; replacing the asphalt shingle roofing with a standing seam metal roof; new shed dormer on the front; replacing the existing three-window rear dormer with a longer five-window dormer; reconfiguring the existing main side entrance; constructing a three-level rear addition; constructing a new pool cabana; modifying the landscape; interior renovation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for individually pin-mounted, 12-inch tall aluminum lettering reading "Curated by Cecilia", per materials received 18 August 2023, which indicate no illumination or lighting will be 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.

The Commission regrets that work commenced without permit. No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of the first floor and basement windows on the rear elevation with simulated-divided-light, aluminum-clad wood windows, the conversion of an existing arched doorway to a window, replacement of gutters using half-round copper gutters, and the installation of one electric light fixture per door, per supplemental materials received 12 September 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 conversion of door to window at M Street and installation of signage for Molteni&C on both M Street and Cady's Alley, per supplemental materials received 5 September 2023, which indicate pin-mounted, halo-lit signs would be installed on M Street and Cady's Alley, and one banner sign would be installed on Cady's Alley to the east of the entrance. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of two existing non-illuminated Wells Fargo with two new non-illuminated Wells Fargo signs, per supplemental materials received 25 August 2023, PROVIDED the two unapproved and inappropriate spotlights installed at the front façade are 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.

Returned without action. Permit application for 18-inch wall sign was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 1 September 2023.

No objection to issuance of permit for rooftop solar panels, and associated PV equipment, conduit and AC disconnect on the east elevation, per supplemental materials received 29 August 2023, PROVIDED the rooftop panels are not visible from public space, per mock-up. 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, which is a duplicate of OG 23-247, HPA 23-396, was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 21 August 2023.

No objection to issuance of permit for one new non-illuminated pin-mounted-letter sign reading “New Balance,” per supplemental materials received 29 August 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 hanging sign reading “Manse,” per supplemental materials received 24 September 2023, which indicate that the sign would be made of HDU in a smooth finish and hung on the existing sign bracket at the second floor. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application for roof replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 23 August 2023.

No objection to issuance of permit to install four new replacement antennas for Verizon, per supplemental materials received 30 August 2023, which indicate that the new antennas would be painted to match the walls on which they are mounted. Scope of work includes removal and replacement of four antennas -- two are paired, with the other two on separate building facades. Two remote radio heads will also be removed and replaced in the same locations. 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 for siding replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 29 August 2023.

No objection to issuance of permit for construction of cooling towers and enclosure, per supplemental materials received 14 September 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit. The Commission regrets that alterations were made without review. The submitted materials are not sufficient for review and awning and signage may be inappropriate for the historic district. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of HVAC on roof with enclosure, per supplemental materials received 5 September 2023, which indicate that the enclosure will be painted a medium-tone gray to match the existing roof color. 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 materials received 18 August 2023, including signage for The Fountain Inn, lighting, and site work, PROVIDED any future structures at the front return for review by the OGB prior to construction. Illegal enclosure at front was removed prior to concept approval. 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 wood fencing on the west and east side of the property, per materials received 18 August 2023, PROVIDED the fence caps are made of metal or wood. 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 signage was installed without review or approval. No objection to issuance of permit after-the-fact for sign reading "StudioLab rd" as it exists and vinyl signage on the door, per supplemental materials received 28 August 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 an edge-lit sign, 7 inches tall, atop the existing storefront fascia, reading, "Blank Street Coffee", per supplemental materials received 6 September 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 of windows at front and west elevations, per supplemental materials received 11 September 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 of fourteen single-glazed wood windows with single-glazed wood windows to match existing, per supplemental materials received 24 August 2023. Note that one window that is not visible from the public way would receive a double-glazed window. 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 non-illuminated, stainless steel, pin-mounted-letter sign reading “Frame,” per supplemental materials received 25 August 2023. Note that blade sign was removed from the 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for a 12-inch tall, pin-mounted sign with halo illumination on existing sign band, reading "Vuori", per supplemental materials received 12 September 2023, PROVIDED all exterior facade work is completed per previous approval OG 23-206. 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 brick wall, installation of new wood fence, and replacement of existing wood and shingle trash enclosure to match existing, per supplemental materials received 30 August 2023, PROVIDED the new wood fence and gate match the neighboring fence, the new fence is installed in the exact location as the existing brick wall, and the trash enclosure is rebuilt to match the existing trash enclosure in size, design, and materials. 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, per supplemental materials received 28 August 2023, including new landscaping, new paving, new water features, new site walls, and reconstruction of the existing gazebo. Note that the drawings for the house are not part of this application or approval. 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 to rebuild fire-damaged rear addition, per materials received 18 August 2023, PROVIDED the addition have metal half-round gutters and the applicant study alternate designs for the sliding gate. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for interior renovation and rear addition, per supplemental materials received 28 August 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 alterations to the front and rear elevations and associated landscape changes, per materials received 18 August 2023, PROVIDED the applicant study retention of the existing front windows or replacement using single-glazed, true-divided-light wood windows that comply with the OGB Window Policy and study alternative configurations for the front door and sidelights. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for repair and replacement of siding and installation of new skylight, per supplemental materials received 11 September 2023, which indicate that only composite and deteriorated wood siding will be replaced and all other siding will be retained and repainted. 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 storefront alterations at Cady's Alley, per supplemental materials received 30 August 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 new two-story building plus basement on alley, per supplemental materials received 5 September 2023, which indicate that real wood siding would be used, and the metal roof would receive a seam along the ridge instead of a ridge cap. 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 to install four new plenum box and louver assemblies within two existing paired window openings at the ground floor of the north and east facades of Healy Hall, per materials received 18 August 2023. Scope of work includes installation of plenum boxes with visible copper louvers behind existing windows; glass would be removed while existing frames and brickmould would be retained. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for fenestration modifications and alterations to the house and rear garage, per supplemental materials received 6 September 2023, which indicate all new windows are single-pane TDL with putty profile, excluding the new skylight. 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 with TDL single-pane windows, and two new barn doors to replace the original single-leaf door on the garden side of the garage. 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. The Commission regrets that windows were replaced without review or approval. Submitted materials are not sufficient for review, and new windows may not be appropriate for the historic district. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.