Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 September 2016

No objection to the concept for the removal of American Red Cross-branded signs and sculpture from an existing building and site, and for the installation of a new street number sign, a new blank metal sign panel, and a reproduction ornamental metal panel to match the existing panels at the main entrance to the building on E Street, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 8 April 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 31 August 2016, 12 September 2016, and 14 September 2016, pending further consultation on the color and finish of the sign panel.  Refer to National Capital Planning Commission.  Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the removal of existing Lexan protective glazing to allow the restoration of the stained glass windows of an existing church, and for the installation of new glass protective glazing on some windows, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 July 2016, 1 September 2016, and 12 September 2016, PROVIDED that a mockup of the new protective glazing system be prepared on site for CFA and HPO staff to review. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the conversion of an existing window in the Pennsylvania Avenue facade of an existing building to an entrance door, for the construction of a new landing and steps with railings, and for the installation of a metal canopy, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 7 September 2016 and 14 September 2016, pending further consultation on the design of the railings.  Signs illustrated in submitted materials are not included in the current scope of work and are not approved. Forward a separate permit application for proposed signs when ready. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement windows, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 September 2016, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the addition of a sunroom to the rear of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 September 2016. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the concept for exterior modifications to an existing house, including the construction of new window openings in the north and west facades, the installation of replacement doors, windows, and deck railings, and the modification of an existing basement access stair to serve a lowered basement floor, as well as the construction of a below-grade cellar and rear addition that will not be visible from the exterior, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 14 September 2016 and 22 September 2016. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new overhead door in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 September 2016. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of six replacement panel antennas for Verizon Wireless at an existing rooftop cellular installation, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, PROVIDED that the antennas be mounted no higher than the existing antennas to be replaced, and PROVIDED that the wall-mounted antennas and their support structures be painted to match the wall behind. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement roof, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 September 2016 and 12 September 2016. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of four replacement panel antennas, four new panel antennas, four remote radio units, and associated equipment for T-Mobile at an existing rooftop cellular installation, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, PROVIDED that the antennas be mounted no higher than the existing antennas to be replaced, and PROVIDED that the antennas and their support structures be painted to match the penthouse behind. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three new remote radio units for T-Mobile at an existing rooftop cellular installation, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, PROVIDED that the antennas and their support structures be painted to match the penthouse behind. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three new panel antennas and three replacement panel antennas for T-Mobile at an existing rooftop cellular installation, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, PROVIDED that the antennas be mounted no higher than the existing antennas to be replaced, and PROVIDED that the antennas and their support structures be painted to match the penthouse behind. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of new windows in an existing screened porch, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 December 2016, 13 February 2017, and 14 February 2017. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a parking sign on an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, and supplemental materials received and dated 8 September 2016. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of one new sign, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 September 2016. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an exterior ground-level terrace in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 September 2016, pending further consultation on the design of the proposed railing and the receipt of supplemental materials, and PROVIDED that all surface-mounted conduit be removed.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of new panel antennas for T-Mobile on the roof of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, PROVIDED that the antennas be mounted at least 12" lower than the top of the penthouse wall behind, and PROVIDED that the antennas and their support structures be painted to match the penthouse behind.  Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of screening walls in front of the antennas, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, due to their incompatibility with the architectural language of the Watergate office building. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new house and modifications to an undeveloped lot, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 14 September 2016, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with previously approved concept design.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the concept for modifications to an existing apartment building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2015, PROVIDED that the applicant consult with CFA staff on the design of the entrance and the expression of the mechanical grilles on the building facades prior to preparing a permit submission.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement asphalt shingle roof on the upper, lower, and porch roofs of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to the rear of an existing house, including a new deck, stair, and railings; a new patio; new paving; and a small rear entrance addition, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 September 2016. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a replacement exterior landing, steps, and railings, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 September 2016.  Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new residential building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 September 2016, and supplemental materials received and dated 3 October 2016. Submission largely conforms with previously approved concept design. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.