Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 May 2019

SL 19-113

Location

500 North Capitol Street, NW
United States

Property
Office building
Description
New signs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of three replacement signs for McDermott, Will & Emery, including a two-sided monument sign in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 8 March 2019. Staff notes with regret that the existing signs were installed without CFA review. Forward a new submission for signs that comply with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready.

SL 19-132

Location

2769 Unicorn Lane, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Replacement fence
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a 42" high metal picket replacement fence with one gate in the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-136

Location

996 Maine Avenue, SW
United States

Property
Southwest Waterfront development, "District Wharf", Parcel 2
Description
New sign
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a sign for UPS on an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019 and supplemental materials received and dated 15 May 2019. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-138

Location

445 12th Street, SW
United States

Property
Office building
Description
Cellular antennas
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for the relocation of two existing panel antennas and the installation of two new panel antennas in Gamma sector of an existing rooftop cellular facility for Verizon Wireless, and for the adjustment of the azimuth settings of the existing antennas in the other two sectors, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, PROVIDED that all antennas and associated mounts and equipment be painted to match the penthouse walls behind, and that no antenna project above the coping of the penthouse 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.

SL 19-139

Location

730 24th Street, NW
United States

Property
Potomac Plaza
Description
Masonry openings and repairs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for masonry demolition and reconstruction at the facades of an existing building to provide access for a riser replacement project, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, PROVIDED that no brick be sawcut during the demolition, and PROVIDED that the replacement brick and mortar joints match the existing brick walls exactly in range of color, profile, and finish, with a seamless appearance from old to new. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-140

HPA number
HPA 19-205
Location

1979 Biltmore Street, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Renovation
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing house to convert it to a four-unit multifamily residence, including replacement windows and exterior doors, new cladding at an existing rear addition, a new fenced terrace in the rear yard, and new permeable paving at an existing rear parking pad, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 May 2019 and 21 May 2019. Repairs and modifications to the exterior front entrance steps and walkway have been removed from the scope of work. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-142

Location

4809 Colorado Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Replacement doors and window
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement front door and sidelight and for the enlargement of an existing masonry opening in the rear facade to allow the installation of a sliding glass door, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 May 2019, PROVIDED that the front door be a full frame replacement. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-143

HPA number
HPA 19-330
Location

655 15th Street, NW
United States

Property
Metropolitan Square
Description
Cellular antennas
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for the relocation of four existing panel antennas composing the Beta sector of an existing rooftop cellular facility for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, PROVIDED that all antennas and associated mounts and equipment be painted to match the penthouse walls behind, and that no antenna project above the coping of the penthouse 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.

SL 19-144

HPA number
HPA 19-331
Location

600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Watergate Office Building
Description
New playground, modifications to storefront, new signs
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to the concept for modifications to an existing retail space for use by KinderCare Learning Centers, including a new fenced outdoor play area, modifications to the existing storefront, two new signs, and two new louvered openings, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, PROVIDED that the louvered openings both be located within the storefront system rather than through the existing spandrel panel, and PROVIDED that the sign proposed to be mounted to the spandrel panel facing New Hampshire Avenue, NW, be relocated to above the entrance door to the childcare facility. All signs must comply with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DCRA for review by the Commission.

SL 19-146

HPA number
HPA 19-333
Location

801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Market Square
Description
Cellular antennas
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for the relocation of two existing sled-mounted sectors, comprising six panel antennas, four remote radio heads, and associated equipment, at an existing AT&T rooftop cellular facility to be behind a screen wall provided by the building owner, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, PROVIDED that the details of the installation be fully coordinated with the building owner, PROVIDED that no antenna, structure, or equipment project above the coping of the screen wall, and PROVIDED that all associated equipment and structures from the previous locations be fully removed from the roof. 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.

SL 19-148

HPA number
HPA 19-336
Location

304 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
United States

Property
Office building
Description
Replacement facades, additions
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to an existing office building for the Coalition of Airline Pilots Association, including the construction of several small additions, the replacement of the north facade and renovation of the south facade, and the reconfiguration of the existing roof deck and roof structures, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Submission does not include exterior signs; forward a new submission for signs that comply with the sign regulations for Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. 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.

SL 19-149

HPA number
HPA 19-337
Location

125 O Street, SE
United States

Property
O Street Pumping Station & administrative headquarters building
Description
Flood mitigation
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation
Property is under the control of the District of Columbia government and is not subject to the Shipstead-Luce Act. See CFA agenda for 16 May 2019, case number CFA 16/MAY/19-f.

SL 19-151

Location

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Description
Modifications to parking structure
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications and an addition to an existing parking structure to accommodate a new collections and research center below the lower garage deck, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019. Submission does not include exterior signs; forward a new submission for signs that comply with the sign regulations for Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 19-156

Location

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Description
Dina Merrill Pavilion
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation
No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of and addition to an existing building for the Dina Merrill Pavilion, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2019. Submission does not include exterior signs; forward a new submission for signs that comply with the sign regulations for Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.