Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 July 2024

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for inappropriate vinyl windows installed without review, approval, or permits. Submitted materials are insufficient for review, and 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for enclosure of second-floor deck and installation of inappropriate rooftop mechanical equipment. 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 a one-story rooftop addition and fenestration alterations, per supplemental materials received 24 June 2024, PROVIDED the asymmetrical window option is further developed for permit and historic windows are retained. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of existing roofing and fenestration alterations to the side and rear, per supplemental materials received 11 June 2024, PROVIDED the standing seam metal roofing is repaired rather than replaced on the uppermost level, all seams and ridges are hand-crimped, and the applicant submit a sample of the existing and proposed hexagonal slates for review prior to replacement. 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 rear addition and new basement window on the north elevation, per supplemental materials received 26 June 2024, PROVIDED the applicant study a lower skylight, a narrower glazed bay on the first floor addition, and reduce the size of the proposed window on the second floor of the rear elevation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations and additions to house and garage, per supplemental materials received 14 June 2024. Scope of work includes a two-story rear addition to the house and a one-story addition to the garage. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for building and site alterations, per materials received 14 June 2024. Scope of work includes replacement of existing windows with TDL wood windows at the front and SDL wood windows at the rear; replacement of front door; rebuilding of the rear building wall and construction of a new stair; stabilization and retention of chimney stack; and partial infill of previously excavated rear yard and construction of a new landscape and 7’-4” site wall. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission

No objection to issuance of permit for the installation of one new condensing unit and four wall vents, per supplemental materials received 25 June 2024, PROVIDED the condenser is oriented parallel to the building facade (short end facing Q Street), and the wall vent caps are painted to match the adjacent down spouts. 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. Application for roof replacement and fenestration alterations is a duplicate submission. Reference OG 24-242 / HPA 24-307 for the Commission's recommendation.

No objection to issuance of permit for an individually pin-mounted wall sign above the front entrance, reading "Farm Rio" in 8 inch tall brass letters, with halo illumination and two striped awnings with open ends and a 5-inch valence on each of the ground floor windows, per supplemental materials received 28 June 2024 which indicate the letters will have opaque faces and returns. 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 storefront door with a wood, double-glazed door and paint a wall sign reading, "MARINE LAYER" above the entrance, per supplemental materials received 2 July 2024. 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 was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant due to duplication. See OG 24-260, HPA 24-324 for active concept application.

No objection to concept design for the conversion of the southernmost storefront window on the east facade to a service entry door, per supplemental materials received 27 June 2024, PROVIDED the door is recessed 18 inches and the vestibule design matches that of the northernmost entry with painted stucco instead of painted glass. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to install a pin-mounted sign on existing wood-slat sign band, reading "7th Street Burger" in 12 inch tall red letters and halo-illuminated, per supplemental materials received 25 June 2024, which indicate the returns will be painted opaque red and no vinyl decals on the windows or 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 the concept design for modifications and additions to the existing landscape for the construction of a pool and two gazebos, per materials received 14 June 2024. Concept submission largely conforms with the previously approved concept and permit applications OG 23-355 and OG 24-128. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for the construction of a new vehicular gate and fence at the side of the property, per materials received 14 June 2024, which are consistent with the previously approved concept design. This approval is only for the gate and fence scope reviewed and approved as part of concept application OG 24-127. 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 reface front steps, relocate vehicular gate and construct a new door opening on the west side of the existing tower to accommodate a new elevator, per supplemental drawings received 21 June 2024, PROVIDED the applicant study options for salvaging or relocating the stained glass window to be removed for new door opening. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to the existing side stair, per materials received 14 June 2024, which indicate that the existing cheek wall would be demolished and reconstructed with CMU block and face brick, and the sandstone treads and brick risers would be replaced with monolithic limestone blocks, and PROVIDED salvaged brick is used in reconstructing the cheek wall where possible and the sandstone treads are retained and reused on the property. 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 slate roof with replacement slate, copper gutters and downspouts, and repave the aggregate concrete driveway to match, per supplemental materials received 26 June 2024, which indicates the planting strip along the south edge of the driveway 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 issuance of permit for replacement of vinyl frieze windows at the top floor with single-glazed wood windows, replacement of the garage doors at the carriage house with doors that fit the openings, and replacement of the metal pedestrian gate at the entrance to the rear yard with a solid wood gate, per supplemental materials received 28 June 2024. 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 remove exterior storm windows are restore historic wood windows, per materials received 14 June 2024. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. The proposed replacement windows at the basement level on the east elevation would not be visible from public way, per materials received 14 June 2024. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for a one-story masonry addition on the west side of the existing garage, per materials received 14 June 2024. 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 motorized vehicular gate at existing driveway on the south side of the house, per supplemental materials received 26 June 2024, PROVIDED the gate is located approximately five feet from the front building wall and west of the window, the gate is more open and transparent in design, and the applicant retain the fencing along the south border of the front yard. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to install Ipe decking over the existing areaway on the front of the building at the northeast corner of the property, per supplemental materials received 26 June 2024, PROVIDED the Ipe remains unpainted and is either treated with oil or allowed to weather naturally. 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 demolition of existing garage and construction of new single-story garage at rear property line, per materials received 14 June 2024. This recommendation supersedes previous permit applications and approvals reviewed as part of cases OG 22-046, OG 22-110, OG 23-192, and OG 24-065. 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 screen porch and build wood framed new porch addition with double-glazed windows and doors, per supplemental materials received 11 July 2024, which indicate existing copper roofing to remain and new steps to the existing entrance on the north elevation, PROVIDED the muntins on the double-glazed windows are either true-divided-light or simulated divided light with internal spacer bars in bronze and only one exterior lantern is used at the main entrance. 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 a stair lift at the secondary entrance to the property, per supplemental materials received 26 June 2024, PROVIDED the bricks and existing iron gate that would be removed are retained and stored for future reinstallation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a rear addition with elevator, a new basement window opening on the front facade, replacement of a secondary entrance on the front facade with a double-hung window, and roof replacement, per materials received 14 June 2024. 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 design development submission for demolition of existing building and construction of nine rowhouses with ground floor retail, per supplemental materials received 13 June 2024, PROVIDED the applicant restudy the configuration, scale, and design of light fixtures, study the north elevation including the location of control joints, potential beltcourses, and proposed color, if any, and; provide an on-site materials mock-up for review by the Old Georgetown Board. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to the detached garage, per supplemental materials received 8 July 2024. 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 the existing cornice/integrated gutter assembly at the rear porch with a new assembly, per materials received 14 June 2024, which indicate that the new painted-wood cornice would have an integrated copper-lined gutter and a shallower projection than the existing assembly. 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 renovations and addition to the workshop and laundry building, per supplemental materials received 8 July 2024. 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.