Old Georgetown Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 September 2013

No objection to concept design for proposed additions and alterations, including two-story plus basement rear addition, in-fill of areaway, one-story side addition, replacement of front door with a 7 foot four panel door and transom, metal folding gates at parking pad, and new fence to match existing, as shown in supplemental drawings dated 20 August 2013 which indicate 4/4 windows on two-story addition. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned Without Action. Permit application for replacement windows and alterations to rear facade was withdrawn at the written request of applicant.

Returned without Action. Concept submission was superseded by permit application under case OG 13-273.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed halo-lit sign with lettering no taller than 12 inches reading 'El Centro D.F.' as shown in supplemental drawings dated 10 September 2013 which indicate a single background cabinet no taller than 19 1/2 inches. Blade sign was not appropriate and was deleted from this permit application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

Recommend against issuance of permit. The proposed blade sign is not appropriate and repetitive in this location and is contrary to past OGB actions. No objection to the design of a permanent sign comprised of non-illuminated 12-inch-tall brushed-brass pin-mounted letters reading 'Billy Reid,' and the proposed two replacement sconces at the entrance. File new submission at DCRA with permit application for pin-mounted sign and light fixtures for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for wood double-glazed clear-glass casement windows and 4-light with spacer bar transoms per supplemental drawings dated 5 September 2013, application does not include trim or brick work. Note: Any subsequent modifications to this approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Concept application for additions and alterations was withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

Returned without Action. Permit application for blade sign was superseded by permit application under case OG 13-283.

No objection to issuance of permit for new purple Vermont purple clipped corner 10-inch x16-inch slate roof with copper flashing and downspouts to match original slate roof and ridge detail on chapel.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations including new brushed brass storefront, brick infill panel, orange enamel transom and panel, fabric awning, pin mounted 6 3/8-inch high polished brass and 3-inch vinyl letters reading 'Tory Burch' per drawings dated 23 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed rear addition at basement provided that the first three light fixtures from the street proposed to be mounted in the wall of the ramp are deleted. Coordinate a site visit once the ramp is excavated to evaluate the condition of the exposed wall. No sign was part of this permit application. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed dormer addition at rear as shown in supplemental drawings dated 17 September 2013 which indicate Weathershield all-wood casement windows with 7/8 inch wide simulated divided lite wood muntins and Artisan Hardi-siding mitered at the corners. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for new roofs to replace existing in-kind with Vermont Black slate, flat-seam copper, and membrane to match existing historic detailing. Adjust condenser units on main roof southward such that tops are not visible from street.

No objection to issuance of permit to repair historic wood windows and install new 1/1 double-insulated wood windows to match historic profiles, raised sandstone terrace on slab, pool, permeable pavers at grade, sculpture base, and light fixtures limited to 4 'A' fixtures at four trees, 2 'B' uplights at the sculpture, 4 'E' landscape lights at various steps in the garden, strip lights at stone treads, and 10'-6" temporary opening in stone wall per supplemental drawings dated 6 September 2013. Note: Landscape work may include temporary removal of approximately 10-feet of stone garden wall, protect public and private trees as necessary, and rebuild stone wall in-kind with existing stone. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed exhaust vent clad in brick as shown in drawings dated 16 August 2013 which indicate chimney no taller than 30 inches above the roof of the adjoining structure to the north and a copper chimney cap. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

The Commission regrets that the installation of bluestone coping on top of a historic sandstone curb was initiated prior to review or permit. Recommend against issuance of permit as the makeshift alteration to the historic curb is not appropriate to the character of the historic building and the immediate context. Applicant agreed to remove new coping and turn sandstone pieces to expose face that is not damaged. Recommend the installation of planting landscape materials that hold the soil in place.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed revisions to approved design for the replacement of existing aluminum windows, the replacement of existing overhead garage door, and a new opening for a side door at private alley as shown in supplemental drawings dated 10 September 2013 which indicate wood paneled doors and sidelights with a glazed top in garage opening, and Kolbe and Kolbe Sterling 2/2 all-wood double-hung double-glazed replacement windows with 1 1/4 inch true-divided-lite muntins to match profile and detailing of existing wood windows which will be retained and repaired. Use half-screens only. Retain existing brick mould as much as possible, matching original brick mould where needed. New window openings were deleted from the scope of the project (see previous cases OG 13-058 and OG 11-016). Note: Any subsequent modifications to the exterior design made during DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed non-illuminated sign composed of pin-mounted letters reading 'Reebok' and logo installed and centered over storefront as shown in supplemental drawings dated 18 September 2013 which indicate letters not taller than 12 inches and height of logo is reduced in the same proportion. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for new ADA brick ramp, bronze handrails, and aggregate concrete paths/landings at west end of Guest House per drawings dated 16 and 29 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to this approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for new solid steel garden gate at existing opening with applied steel lattice per drawings dated 21 August 2013.

The Commission regrets that sign on storefront glazing was installed prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed blade sign with lettering reading 'Bloomers' and for existing letters applied to storefront glazing as shown in supplemental drawings dated 9 September 2013 which indicate blade sign mounted below the line of the sills of the second floor windows and removal of logo, which was not approved, from signs. Attach blade sign through the mortar joints only. Text on signs include 3/4 inch high letters reading 'underwear * sleepwear * loungewear'. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed alterations to rear facade at first floor at rear of building will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed cedar clad pool house with basement and copper roof per drawings dated 16 August 2013. Recommend future pool have rectangular footprint as previously approved in OG 13-35. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for widening of existing garage opening to 7'-1 1/4" only. File new submission at DCRA with dimensioned and detailed drawings with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Although insufficient for permit review, the submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed 1-story rear additions with basement will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Any modifications to the proposed work as a result of DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Although insufficient for permit review, the submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed 1-story rear additions with basement will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Any modifications to the proposed work as a result of DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for addition and alterations including glazed porches at west and north, relocated condensers to garage roof, reduced paving, metal arbor with lights, and new louvered shutters at first floor per drawings dated 16 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for sign with 6-inch tall brushed stainless steel letters reading 'Power House' on new aluminum composite spandrel panel above entrance doors per drawings dated 16 August 2013.

No objection to general concept design for one-story rear addition per drawings dated 16 August 2013, provided new wood windows at second floor reflect historic masonry openings and roof deck is deleted from scope of work. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details and cut-sheets, with a permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for alterations to southeast corner of 3222 M Street building complex. Alterations include demolition of existing concrete stair, new metal stair, storefront windows and doors, and rehabilitation of glazed addition. Two 12-inch tall signs include letters reading 'Pinstripes' with reverse-lit channels and non-illuminated aluminum letters as well as 3 1/2-inch tall 'Bowling Bocce Bistro' per supplemental drawings dated 12 September and 30 September 2013. Recommend handrail along masonry retaining wall. Removal of all existing exposed electric conduits and hardware from facade is required. Note: Any subsequent modifications to this approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for widened curb-cut and driveway, relocated walls, and chain-link fence and gate per drawings dated 22 August 2013 provided counterbalance for gate is only two to three feet long. Strongly encourage the replacement of chain-link gate and fence with a material appropriate to the architecturally and historically significant estate. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details and cut-sheets, with a permit application for review by the Commission.

The Commission regrets that completed work does not conform to previously approved alterations (see OG 12-295). No objection to issuance of permit for installation of new storefront recessed 11 1/4-inches from brick face provided aluminum panels align with those located at masonry opening to south per drawings dated 21 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to this approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement in-kind of bracketed wood cornice with internal gutter and hexagonal slate pent roof along western ell as required per drawings dated 16 and 22 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate the replacement of the windows and door on the first floor at the rear wing of building will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Any modifications to the proposed work as a result of DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement door, light fixtures and sign scheme comprised of 12 inch high pin-mounted letters reading 'Irish Pub' and the logo for 'RiRa' at 3125 M Street and a sign beneath entrance canopy at 3123 M Street as shown in supplemental drawings dated 9 September 2013 which indicate screening of existing roof top mechanical equipment and duct work on both buildings, which are visible from the street and the public alleys. Only four gooseneck light fixtures will illuminate the sign above the storefront. Repetitive reference to the name was deleted from the logo. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed back-lit sign for 'Pandora' and for alterations to storefront as shown in alternate option on supplemental drawings dated 29 August 2013 which indicate retention of existing door, transom and surround, and a new 2 foot high masonry base on storefront provided that mechanical louvers, which are not appropriate on the front facade and were not approved, are deleted from the top of the storefront and replaced with full-height glazing, and that logo is removed from proposed awnings. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions and details, with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed alterations to door on rear facade will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Any modifications to the proposed work as a result of DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.

The Commission regrets that vinyl windows on front facade were installed prior to review or permit. Vinyl windows are not consistent with the original character of this building or the Old Georgetown historic district in general because the material and profiles are not consistent with the historic wood detailing. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of existing vinyl windows with all-wood single-glazed single-hung windows with no screens as shown in supplemental drawings dated 22 August 2013. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to the concept design for the proposed installation of five telecommunications antennas for Verizon Wireless mounted to the screen of the mechanical penthouse at the Pasquerilla Healthcare Center building as shown in supplemental drawings dated 27 August 2013 which indicate top of antennas and mounting rods will be below the concrete beam. Antennas will be painted to match the color of the screen behind them. File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimension drawings with permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed antennas for Verizon mounted to penthouse wall and new equipment penthouse on the roof of the Leavey Center will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of stockade fence at rear with a vertical wood board fence to match existing sawtooth fence which will remain in place. Fence must be stained with a solid opaque stain or painted. Note that the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown holds an easement on this property. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design made during DCRA Technical Review must be resubmitted to the Commission for the approval prior to issuance of permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed two-story rear addition of an enclosed porch to replace one-story rear porch as shown in supplemental drawings dated 26 August 2013 which indicate that fenestration on all three bays on the second floor is consistent. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensions, details and cut-sheets, with a permit application for review by the Commission.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed alterations to existing one-story rear addition will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board.

Returned without Action. Submitted materials and a site visit of 20 August 2013 indicate that proposed alterations to rear yard, including re-grading, retaining walls and terraces, will not be visible from public thoroughfare. Supplemental drawings dated 29 August 2013 indicate that section of fence visible from the street will not be replaced. Refer to the Historic Preservation Review Board. Note: Any modifications to the proposed work as a result of DCRA Technical Review must be re-submitted to the Commission for approval prior to issuance of permit.