Old Georgetown Appendix: OGB Appendix — December 2023

No objection to issuance of permit for construction of free-standing shed, per supplemental materials received 17 November 2023. Existing partially-constructed shed, built without approval, must be demolished. 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 gateway sign on beam of Whitehurst Freeway at the intersection of K Street and 29th, per supplemental materials received 9 November 2023, PROVIDED the projecting "Georgetown" letters are 34" tall, Franklin Gothic font is used, the word "waterfront" is moved upward slightly and painted gray, and both sides of the beam are painted. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Permit application for window replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 9 November 2023.

No objection to concept design for third-floor addition, enclosure at first and second floor of side of ell, addition of projecting bay at rear of ell, and addition of second floor at garage, per supplemental materials received 16 November 2023, PROVIDED the placement of the third-floor rear dormer is studied, the transoms are maintained at the doors on the ell, the sills at the windows on the first-floor ell enclosure are raised, and the yard elevation of the garage is treated the same as the alley elevation, though with a wider dormer. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to historic rowhouses in preparation for further development of the site, per supplemental materials received 29 November 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 modifications to existing commercial property for mixed use, per supplemental materials received 5 December 2023, which indicate the penthouse would be 8'-10.5" tall. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for the installation of two new awnings above the business entrances, reading "The Georgetown Club," per supplemental materials received 27 November 2023. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for the construction of a new pavilion and associated landscape, per supplemental materials received 22 November 2023, PROVIDED stone is used for the retaining wall base of the new pavilion. File new design development application at DOB for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new storefront on the front elevation, replacement windows on the second floor, alteration of the entrance for accessibility, and skylights on the rear addition, per supplemental materials received 21 November 2023. Skylights and removal of attic floor were not approved for main building and were removed from scope. 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 two-story garage at alley, per supplemental materials received 22 November 2023, PROVIDED a steel lintel is installed over the garage opening, no mullion is used in garage opening design, no ghost windows are used, 2/2 windows are used, no Juliet balcony is used at yard elevation, and the doors at the second-floor yard elevation are fixed. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations to the rear facade and landscape, per supplemental materials received 30 November 2023, PROVIDED the new three-part gable dormer option is selected for development. Scope of work includes window and door replacements; new exterior stairs; infill of the space below the eastern deck for a new bedroom; a new brick site wall; and interior alterations. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a two-story rear addition, per supplemental materials received 4 December 2023, which indicate that the center first-floor window head aligns with the French door heads. 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 the side and rear yards, including replacement of brick and concrete paving and gravel with limestone and flagstone, per supplemental materials received 20 November 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. Permit application is a duplicate of OG 23-261 and was therefore withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 20 November 2023.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new sign reading "Gold’s Gym" on the Georgetown Park building at the corner closest to the Georgetown Market, per materials received 13 November 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 repair and replacement of existing integrated membrane-lined gutter and wood soffit, per materials received 13 November 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 modifications and renovations to existing frame house, per materials received 13 November 2023. Permit application is consistent with the previously approved concept and associated provisions (OG 23-340). 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 revised concept design for new three-level building on Dumbarton Oaks campus, per supplemental materials received 1 December 2023, PROVIDED Option 1 is used for roof monitor, Option 1 is used for egress stair, and Option 2 is used for railing design. Permit review will continue under existing permit application.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to the exterior of an existing bank building for use as a restaurant, per supplemental materials received 5 December 2023. Signage is not included in the approved scope and should be submitted as a separate permit 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 alterations to the site of an existing bank building for use as a restaurant, per supplemental materials received 5 December 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 wood fencing at side yard, behind existing fence, per supplemental materials received 20 November 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 demolition of existing garage and construction of new single-story garage at rear property line, per materials received 13 November 2023. This recommendation overrides previous permit applications and approvals, OG 22-046, OG 22-110, and OG 23-192. 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 rear door, per materials received 13 November 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 interior and exterior alterations, per supplemental materials received 4 December 2023, PROVIDED the stainless steel members of new 24" canopy are painted black; the new elevator doors are enameled black metal; a concrete landing pad is used at the elevator entrance; the existing arched opening for the door replacement at window C is retained; and the existing French doors at the new Sunday school entrance are retained and repaired. 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 capped wood fence and gate, per supplemental materials received 17 November 2023, which indicate it would be 6-feet tall and would sit along the front property line. 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 fenestration alterations at the rear elevation, per supplemental materials received 17 November 2023, which indicate the door opening at the first floor would be enlarged only in height, and the two second-floor windows would be converted to a door opening with French doors flanked by sitelites. 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 at garage and terrace, per supplemental materials received 21 November 2023, PROVIDED the decking is IPE, the parapet infill is built with differentiated bricks, the new French doors at the terrace are wood with 10 lites and tempered glass, and the garage windows are wood true-divided-lite windows. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for solar panels on the roof, per supplemental materials received 29 November 2023, which indicate conduit would run down west side of house and equipment would be at the rear 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for repair of the existing two-story side porch, per supplemental materials received 4 December 2023, PROVIDED only natural wood be used as a replacement material. Submission indicates that the porch will be evaluated in the field and sections of rotted wood will be replaced in-kind and will match the profile and detail of existing elements. Cedar will be used as a replacement 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.

Returned without action. Submission materials received 21 November 2023 and a site visit indicate proposed alterations at rear would not be visible from a public right-of-way. Refer to Historic Preservation Review Board.