Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 November 2024

No objection to concept design for a rear two-story addition, per supplemental materials received 28 October 2024, PROVIDED option B is further developed for permit and proposed materials are compatible with the historic district. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for a new accessory structure at the rear alley that includes two garages and living space, per supplemental materials received 18 October 2024. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for building signage and wayfinding program, per supplemental materials received 16 October 2024, PROVIDED street addresses are removed from signs if the building otherwise has street numbers displayed and the applicant study using the ADA symbol in lieu of text on ADA signs. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for a third story addition, renovation, and landscape alterations, per supplemental materials received 30 October 2024, PROVIDED the applicant continue to study the location and design of the front entrance and the dormers and fenestration on the west elevation. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application for wall signs and door decal was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 5 November 2024.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace segment of wood fence and gate along north and east property lines with a six-foot tall wood fence, per supplemental materials received 16 October 2024, PROVIDED the finished side of the fence faces public way and all rails are on the interior face of the fence. 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 Concept application for signage was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 22 October 2024.

No objection to concept design to repaint; replace window and enlarge opening; replace sconces; and install lockbox and access reader per supplemental materials received 17 October 2024. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations to the front and rear of this property, known as the Decatur-Gunther or Morsell House, per supplemental materials received 4 November 2024. Scope of work includes replacement of existing non-historic shutters; restoration and in-kind replacement of shutter dogs and hardware; and construction of a new platform at the rear for roof-mounted condensers. Materials indicate the new panel shutters on the front first floor would replicate the “ABAB” pattern as seen in HABS documentation; the basement shutters would have a single panel; the second-floor shutters would be louvered; the rear shutters on the second floor would be part louver, part panel; and the largest HVAC condensers would be 3.25’ tall and screened by wood latticework. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for new storefront, signage, entrances, and painting and roof terrace alterations, per supplemental materials received 7 November 2024, PROVIDED the signage is installed into mortar and not brick. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for restoration of a non-contributing fire-damaged property, per supplemental materials received 24 October 2024. Scope of work includes in-kind replacement of roof structure, exterior sliding doors, and skylight; replacement of 17 existing wood casement windows with aluminum-clad casement windows of the same model and profile (Anderson 400s); and a new 51" tall rooftop heat pump unit. 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 install operable wood shutters on the windows of the front elevation of 1027 31st Street, NW per supplemental materials received __ November 2024, which indicate shutters will not be installed on the front of 1025 31st Street, NW. 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 12-inch sign reading, "Huckberry" and 16" x 4" door decal for store hours, per materials received 18 October 2024 PROVIDED the tree logo is removed from the sign. File permit at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new rear accessory structure, per supplemental materials received 28 October 2024, which indicate that the new shed/studio would be 16’-2” tall and be faced with vertically oriented 2x6 nickel-gap siding of black locust wood in "marine finish"; and the roof would be a snap-lock standing seam in "hemlock green" 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.

Return without action. Permit application for window replacement was withdrawn by applicant on 23 October 2024.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit. Rooftop solar panels as shown in supplemental drawings received 1 November 2024 and mock-up completed on 30 October 2024 would be visible from 28th Street, NW and are incompatible with the historic district.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of new window at first floor of the rear elevation, per materials received 18 October 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 installation of new window at first floor of the rear elevation, per materials received 5 November 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 rooftop solar panels, per suppplemental materials received 6 November 2024 and mock-up conducted on 30 October 2024, PROVIDED the panels and mounting equipment are not visible from public space. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for Tilley's signage, per supplemental materials received 25 October 2024, PROVIDED the paw print, dog, and cat graphics are not included. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application for replacement roofing was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 4 November 2024.

No objection to issuance of permit for rooftop solar, per supplemental materials received 28 October 2024 and mock-up conducted 27 August 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 the construction of a six-story plus occupiable penthouse, mixed-use building, per supplemental materials received 6 November 2024, PROVIDED a materials mock-up is constructed onsite for approval by the Old Georgetown Board 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 permit to add operable wood shutters to the windows on the front elevation, per supplemental materials received __ November 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 of proposed rooftop addition and renovation, per supplemental materials received 28 October 2024, PROVIDED further study of the west elevation and documentation of the existing windows is provided at permit. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for front stoop and areaway expansion and railing and door replacement, per materials received 24 October 2024, PROVIDED the existing railings are reused on the replacement stoop. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to revisions to permit to demolish and reconfigure the existing side yard entrance stairs and site wall, and to install a new fence and gate, per supplemental materials received 25 October 2024, which indicate that the entry stairs would be reduced in width from 10'-1.5" to 8'-8" and a raised bluestone curb would be used to edge the planted area at the motor court. Revised permit submission otherwise conforms with the previously approved design (OG 24-126). 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 to accessory structure was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 29 October 2024.

No objection to concept design for repair and replacement of existing stone stoop with similar stone PROVIDED that the existing stone is repaired to the greatest extent possible; the replacement stone is similar to the type and color of the existing stone; and the existing railing is reinstalled. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to replace stair treads, risers, land and railing and install window railings, per supplemental materials received 25 October 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 landscaping, fencing, and revisions to the rear porch stair, per supplemental materials received 31 October 2024, PROVIDED the site wall on the west side is rebuilt with the existing stone and brick, fence and wall heights are revised per discussions with the ANC, and the applicant further study the arched pedestrian opening on the east elevation and trellises in the front yard. File permit submission with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for in-kind replacement of the two side doors on the north facade and all shutters and hinges on the north and south facades, per materials received 18 October 2024, PROVIDED the existing door and shutter hardware is reused where possible. 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 window well and associated window opening below grade in the side yard, per supplemental materials received 1 November 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 Shaw Field lights per supplemental materials received 26 October 2024 PROVIDED the estimated foot candle levels for Shaw Field are submitted for shorter light poles measuring 40, 60, and 70 feet tall and more details are submitted on the proposed lights. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a halo-illuminated sign reading, "Canal House" in gold-colored, cast aluminum, eight-inch tall letters that are pin-mounted to the existing entry awning and matching non-illuminated address numbers, per materials received 18 October 2024, PROVIDED signs are mounted 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.