Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 September 2025

No objection to concept design for rear addition and site work, per supplemental materials received 25 August 2025, PROVIDED Option B is used and more restraint is given to simplify the roof and connection to the existing structure. 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 a wall sign on the frieze of the first-floor bay, light replacement above the door, and repainting of the door, trim, and shutters, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025, which clarified the spelling of the business on the sign; added a backer board; and confirmed the proposed location of the replacement light. 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 Permit application for window and patio door replacement was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 4 September 2025.

No objection to concept design to install deck, add privacy screen, and replace fenestration, per supplemental materials received 25 August 2025, PROVIDED more details are included for the proposed trellis such as its height, materials, and placement; the applicant study the proposed fenestration pattern; and the applicant provide more details on the deck substructure. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

Returned without action. Concept application withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 28 August 2025.

No objection to issuance of permit for full window and door replacements, per supplemental materials received 26 August 2025, which indicate that all windows and doors will be single-glazed, and only non-street-facing elevations will have low-e coating, PROVIDED glazing does not get smaller than existing. 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 vinyl decal lettering on the glass door reading, Dutch Darlings, per supplemental materials received 11 August 2025, which indicates the sign will be comprised of two lines of text totaling 10.25 inches in height. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rooftop addition and fenestration alterations to convert commercial building to residential, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025, which indicate restoration of nine of the existing steel windows. 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, including storefront window replacement, new awning fabric, and rear deck, was withdrawn by the applicant. The OGB reviewed the application at its September 2025 meeting and requested that window and siding violations at the rear be addressed under a separate application before submitting for any additional work.

No objection to concept design for window and door replacement on rear greenhouse addition, and removal of metal bars on entire house, per supplemental materials received 7 August 2025, PROVIDED triple-hung windows and French door option is installed on south elevation. Transom bar must align with the adjacent horizontal window muntin. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for dormer window reconstruction to match existing muntin configuration, per supplemental materials received 6 August 2025, PROVIDED the detail shown in 5/A007 is used. 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 sign for Bailey Glasser, LLP, per supplemental materials received 4 September 2025, which show the existing vinyl decal that reads "The Foundry" would be removed from the 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 to replace awning signs with one awning, install sconces, and repaint, per materials received 15 August 2025, PROVIDED the existing blade sign, tube lights, and menu board are removed; existing cracks in the masonry are repaired prior to repainting; the replacement sconces are installed in the existing mortar penetrations; the awning is installed in mortar and not brick; and the applicant does not use an abrasive cleaning process to remove the existing paint. 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 illuminated signage and window decals was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 25 August 2025, as proposed signage does not comply with OGB Design Guidelines for Commercial Signs.

No objection to revised permit for site work, per supplemental materials received 27 August 2025, including changing portion of approved aluminum fence to brick, and retaining a portion of the existing brick retaining wall previously approved for reconstruction. 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 metallic gold painted window sign on the ground floor window reading, "Springbone Kitchen," per supplemental materials received 21 August 2025, which indicate the sign will be two lines of text totaling 12 inches in height and a 7-inch tall painted sign for the hours of operation on the entrance door. 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 the fence segment on the west property line with a 6' tall wood and rail fence, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025, which indicate that the replacement fence design would match the design of the existing fence on the east property line; the fence posts and frame face toward the interior of the property; and the post caps are made of galvanized 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.

Returned without action. Permit application for new cooling tower in mechanical yard was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 19 August 2025.

No objection to issuance of permit for signage for Bibibop, including halo-lit pin-mounted letters on a back panel and an applied vinyl address number on the door, per supplemental materials received 3 September 2025, PROVIDED the existing wall sign is retained and relocated to the center of the building, installed at the mortar joints, and the back panel does not cover the decorative brick detailing. 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 construction of five-story building plus rooftop mechanical enclosure and basement, with connections to existing structures on M Street, redesign of two non-historic in-fill structures on M Street, and alterations to several historic buildings along M and 29th Streets, per materials received 15 August 2025, PROVIDED the stepped massing option is used at the 29th Street elevation, interior demolition is further studied and minimized, a window opening is installed at the recessed panel at the top floor of the north elevation, the design and materiality of the fourth floor of the north elevation is studied to minimize visibility of the lighter-colored brick, and a materials mockup is installed on site for review by the OGB during the review process. File design-development submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for reconstruction of rear-most chimney on the east side to exactly match existing, repointing of the front-most chimney on the east side, and installation of new concrete crowns on both chimneys, per supplemental materials received 22 August 2025, PROVIDED the mortar matches existing in strength and color, and any replacement bricks match existing bricks in size, color, density, and texture. 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 and signage for American Vintage, per supplemental materials received 2 September 2025, which indicate the sign would be centered on the storefront. 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 sign was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 26 August 2025. Application is duplicate of OG 25-099 and HPA 25-117.

No objection to issuance of permit to construct a second-story addition to an existing garage, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025. 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 signage for Amanda Hagerman, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025, which indicate the signature business name on the vinyl door decal is separated from the hours of operation and the website 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.

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for sidewalk cafe due to insufficient information and lack of response from the applicant. File new submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission and remove the two blade signs installed after the OGB and CFA recommended against approval twice (OG 24-330 and OG 24-363).

Recommend AGAINST issuance of permit for fence replacement. Submitted documentation is insufficient for review. File new permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for two standing-letter signs reading “Tuckernuck” installed on top of projecting storefront bays on Wisconsin and N Street, per supplemental materials received 2 September 2025, which indicate that the awning was removed from the 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 issuance of permit to replace the louvered shutters with wood-paneled shutters and to construct a storage door in the front stoop to be a mirror image of the door at 2709 Dumbarton Street, NW, per supplemental materials received 2 September 2025, which confirm the door would match the door at 2709 Dumbarton and the gas meter would be relocated inside. 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 replace equipment in the existing mechanical yard and to add wood screening to the top of the existing masonry screening walls, per materials received 15 August 2025, PROVIDED the horizontal wood fencing design is utilized, the wood slats and louvers are painted dark green, and no more than 1/2 inch gap exists between the wood and masonry walls. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for repair/replacement of existing slate roof and repair/replacement of built-in gutters and flashing, per supplemental materials received 26 August 2025, PROVIDED as much existing slate is reused as possible, and the round ridge cap profile matches existing. Provide existing and new slate samples to OGB staff for review prior to installation. 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 window and door replacement at the ell, per supplemental materials received 10 September 2025, PROVIDED the new windows are wood, single-glazed, true-divided-lite windows, and existing cellar windows are 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.

No objection to issuance of permit for Google Store signage, per the supplemental materials received 3 September 2025, which show the sign centered on the concrete lintel above the storefront at 3235 M 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 replacement roofing, doors, and skylights and repairs to the cupola at Copley Hall, per materials received 15 August 2025, PROVIDED the replacement doors and trim are painted to match the adjacent stone, details showing replacement in-kind for skylights are submitted in permit, proposed masonry repair locations are documented, and the applicant study alternatives to drive pins for the flashing at coping stone. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for various alterations to residence and carriage house and 88-square-foot rear addition, per supplemental materials received 26 August 2025, PROVIDED the windows, sills, headers, and shutters on the historic residence are restored and not replaced; the windows on the third floor addition and second floor street windows are replaced with true-divided lite, single-glazed windows; details are provided on how the cornice and front door to the residence would be refurbished; more details are provided on the cupola and the applicant considers lowering the cupola; the applicant provides details on how the retaining wall and metal fence and gate would be reset, repaired, and restored; and the existing pattern on the replacement garage door panels are maintained to match the lite orientation on the sash windows above. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for wall sign reading, "Lil Sweet Treat" in 5-inch tall, halo-illuminated letters on a backer that is 44 by 44 inches above the entrance door, per supplemental materials received 3 September 2025, which indicate the sign will be installed so that the top edge aligns with the top of the brick arched lintel of the adjacent 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 to demolish brick wall and wood lattice screening on west side of subject building, and erect a 6'-10" stained cedar slat fence, per supplemental materials received 2 September 2025, which indicate the wood fence posts are not on the street side 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.

No objection to concept design for addition at side, single-story "garden room" addition at rear, underground addition and garage, and driveway ramp, per supplemental materials received 22 August 2025, PROVIDED Option B is used for the general design and massing on the north elevation with the Option A windows, the roof height of the hyphen on the north elevation is lowered, Option B is used for the design of the garden room at the rear, the design of the garage door is restudied, and great thought is put into landscaping and replanting of trees to soften appearance of new retaining wall. File permit submission at DOB, with detailed and dimensioned drawings, engineering drawings for underpinning, complete demolition plan, and condition assessment, for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for partial replacement and restoration of the exterior brownstone stairs on the north and east elevations, per supplemental materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED the applicant provide samples of the proposed replacement stone onsite for review by the Old Georgetown Board and any stone not reused as salvaged material at this property be given to a mason for reuse elsewhere. 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 glass enclosure and new steel and wood pergolas, per supplemental materials received 9 September 2025. 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 the six-paneled wood front door with a five-paneled wood front door and paint address numbers, per supplemental materials received 8 September 2025, which include the height of the address numbers. 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 replacement of porch enclosure, repair/replacement of slate roof, and site work, per supplemental materials received 9 September 2025, PROVIDED the brick recess at the base of the porch enclosure is further studied, and a condition survey for the slate is submitted with the permit application to determine whether the slate is salvageable. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design for alterations to carriage house, including replacement of garage door and insertion of new window openings on east elevation, per supplemental materials received 27 August 2025, PROVIDED the existing 3-panel door on east elevation is retained rather than replaced, and a condition survey for the slate is submitted with the permit application to determine whether the slate is salvageable. File permit submission at DOB with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a sign for Mugsy that consists of 9-inch tall painted wood letters mounted into the mortar, per the supplemental materials received 25 August 2025. 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.