Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 21 July 2022

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement waterproofing and paving, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 July 2022, PROVIDED that no special paving be installed in public space beyond the face of the southern existing planter, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 modifications to an existing rear sunroom on an existing house, including the installation of replacement wood siding and aluminum-clad windows and sliding doors, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 August 2022, 9 September 2022, and 23 September 2022. 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 new non-illuminated sign and separate light fixture at a previously approved marina dock kiosk, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022. 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 cafe chairs and tables in public space adjacent to and for the use of a Chipotle restaurant, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022. 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 concept for a rear addition to an existing house, for replacement windows in the existing house, and for a new patio in the rear yard, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, PROVIDED that the replacement windows match the original windows in material, operation, configuration, and profile, PROVIDED that the applicant consult with CFA staff prior to applying for permit, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 modifications to the site of an existing school campus in order to create an outdoor play and learning area and to enhance the ecological systems surrounding a small stream, including the partial regrading of the area, the installation of new pathways, platforms, seat walls, and a pedestrian bridge, and the planting of trees, shrubs, and other plants, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 27 September 2022. 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 solar panels on the roof of an existing house, and for associated equipment to be mounted to the rear facade of the house, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

Recommend AGAINST the installation of four internally illuminated wall signs and one internally illuminated blade sign, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, due to non-conformance with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Blade signs and internally illuminated signs are not permitted in the Shipstead-Luce Act area, and sign area is limited to 25 SF per business per street frontage. Also, staff notes with regret that the base building permit was issued without referral for CFA review; permit applications at the District Wharf, including all water side buildings, require CFA review.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the U.S. General Services Administration. See Consent Calendar for 21 July 2022, case number CFA 21/JUL/22-o for recommended action.

Property is subject to CFA review as a submission from the U.S. General Services Administration. See Consent Calendar for 21 July 2022, case number CFA 21/JUL/22-n for recommended action.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of six replacement panel antennas, six replacement remote radio heads, six new remote radio heads, and associated equipment at an existing rooftop cellular facility for Verizon, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, PROVIDED that all antennas and associated mounts and equipment be painted to match the penthouse walls behind, and PROVIDED 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement decks and stairs at three stories of an existing house, including modifications to the concrete slab at grade below the decks and the installation of a replacement roof at the uppermost deck, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 July 2022, PROVIDED that the railing details exactly match the existing adjacent decks to remain. 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 window, masonry, and other exterior restoration work at the historic Cotton Annex building, in preparation for an upcoming building renovation and addition project, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022. 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 three new mechanical louvers to replace existing spandrel glass panels at the third floor of the south facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022, PROVIDED that the louvers match the existing spandrel panels in color. 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 repairs to existing entrance doors at a residential building, including the installation of new hardware, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022 and 1 August 2022. 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 seventeen replacement awnings at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022. No signs are proposed to be installed on the replacement awnings and none are included in this 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 modifications to the rear yard of an existing house, including the construction of a replacement brick retaining wall and the installation of additional flagstone paving, as well as the installation of a new mechanical unit in the side yard, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022. 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 new fence in the side yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, PROVIDED that fence posts within the drip lines of trees be located to avoid all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches, whether the trees are on the subject property or on an adjacent property. 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 solar panels on the rear roof of an existing house, with associated equipment mounted to the front of the house adjacent to the existing electrical meter, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 August 2022 and 15 August 2022, PROVIDED that the combiner box be installed inside the garage and PROVIDED that the other associated equipment be mounted as low as possible. 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 glazed aluminum replacement front doors at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022. 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 additions to an existing house, including a new elevator, a partial second floor, new dormers, and modifications to one entrance and two bays, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, 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 concept for rooftop additions to an existing building, new retail entrances on 2nd Street, NW, and modifications to the existing plaza at the corner of Constitution and Louisiana Avenues and 2nd Street, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022, PROVIDED that the proposed decorative uplighting for the projecting architectural embellishment at the addition be eliminated, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to the Architect of the Capitol. Refer to the 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 construction of a new single-family house on an unimproved lot and for modifications to the site, as shown in materials received and dated 11 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 19 August 2022. 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 wood replacement windows in one unit of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 8 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 4 November 2022. 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 in one unit of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 13 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 20 July 2022, 17 August 2022, 22 August 2022, and 19 October 2022. 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 exterior signs at a previously approved new residential building, as shown in materials received and dated 13 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 14 July 2022. 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 repair and replacement of existing stucco on the north facade of an existing rear wing of Decatur House, including the installation of scaffolding in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 14 July 2022. Previously proposed alternates for custom-printed construction scaffold scrim and replacement exterior steps have been removed from the scope of work. 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 single-family house on an unimproved lot and for modifications to the site, as shown in materials received and dated 11 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 July 2022 and 19 August 2022. 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 single-family house on an unimproved lot and for modifications to the site, as shown in materials received and dated 11 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 July 2022 and 19 August 2022. 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 rear additions to an existing house, the installation of wood replacement windows and doors in the front and rear facades, the installation of a replacement rear yard fence, and the construction of a new free-standing garage in the rear yard to replace an existing smaller garage, as shown in materials received and dated 14 July 2022 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 October 2022. 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.