Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 January 2023

SL 21-161

HPA number
HPA 21-507
Location

1640 Kalmia Road, NW
United States

Property
The Lowell School - Main Building
Description
Replacement doors & windows
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit submission for the installation of replacement doors and windows at the gymnasium wing of an existing historic school building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 September 2021, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

SL 23-032

Location

3636 16th Street, NW
United States

Property
The Woodner
Description
Repairs to light wells, new grates
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for repairs to light wells, including concrete and masonry repairs, rebuilding sections of the masonry walls, replacing area drains, repairing railings, and installing of new guard grates at deep areaways, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 January 2023, PROVIDED that new brick be used in less-visible areas and salvaged brick in more-visible areas such as copings. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-033

Location

550 Water Street, SW
United States

Property
Metropolitan Police Department, Harbor Patrol
Description
Installation of replacement aboveground storage tank
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 Consent Calendar for 19 January 2023, case number CFA 19/JAN/23-e for recommended action.

SL 23-035

Location

1748 Portal Drive, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Renovation & rear addition
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of and a rear addition to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 February 2023, 23 February 2023, and 6 March 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-036

HPA number
HPA 23-110
Location

New Hampshire Avenue between 18th & Q Streets, NW
United States

Property
Reservation 143A
Description
Sculpture installation
Review Type
Concept
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 19 January 2023, case number CFA 19/JAN/23-3.

SL 23-037

HPA number
HPA 23-111
Location

313 2nd Street, NE
United States

Property
St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill - Rectory
Description
Replacement lead walk
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of an existing concrete lead walk and curbs partly in public space with a brick lead walk, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 January 2023 and 2 February 2023. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-038

HPA number
HPA 23-112
Location

1620 Kennedy Street, NW
United States

Property
Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
Description
Cellular antennas
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Property is under the control of the National Park Service and is not subject to the Shipstead-Luce Act. See Consent Calendar for 19 January 2023, case number CFA 19/JAN/23-f for recommended action.

SL 23-039

HPA number
HPA 23-113
Location

655 15th Street, NW
United States

Property
Metropolitan Square
Description
Signs - The Boston Consulting Group
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the permit for the installation of two halo-illuminated bronze-colored signs and two non-illuminated bronze-colored signs for The Boston Consulting Group at an existing office building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023, PROVIDED that the corner signs be mounted in the locations approved in the concept review in lieu of at the second floor, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend that anchors be located in existing mortar joints and previous mounting holes where possible. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-040

HPA number
HPA 23-114
Location

1945 Calvert Street, NW, Unit C
United States

Property
Multi-family residence
Description
Replacement windows
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Returned without action. Property is not within the jurisdiction of the Shipstead-Luce Act and is not subject to review by the Commission of Fine Arts.

SL 23-041

Location

4807 Colorado Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Fence repair & replacement
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the reconstruction of a section of an existing fence, including the installation of four new larger posts and footings and four new sections of lattice fence top, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023. Staff notes with regret that a permit was issued for this work before referral for CFA review. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-042

HPA number
HPA 23-115
Location

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Office building
Description
New blade sign - Verizon
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new non-illuminated blade sign for Verizon, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023. Blade signs are not permitted in the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Forward a new submission for a sign that conforms with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

SL 23-043

HPA number
HPA 23-116
Location

2244 Cathedral Avenue, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Rear addition, replacement stoop
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of rear basement-level addition to an existing house, including a new first floor deck and access stairs to the first floor and basement, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-044

HPA number
HPA 23-117
Location

2472 Belmont Road, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Addition & renovation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for renovations and rear additions to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 February 2023, 14 February 2023, 21 February 2023, 27 February 2023, and 1 March 2023. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-045

HPA number
HPA 23-118
Location

316 2nd Street, SE
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Addition & renovation
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a revised permit for the renovation of and an addition to the rear of an existing house, including a new rear roof deck and the relocation of the electrical meter inside the house, with a modified design that slightly reduces the footprint of the second and third floor additions, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023. Submission largely conforms with previously approved permit submission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-047

HPA number
HPA 23-119
Location

325 2nd Street, SE
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Replacement windows & doors, new rear stairs
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of an existing house, including the modification of door and window openings, the installation of replacement windows and doors, the construction of a new metal landing and steps to the rear yard, and the installation of replacement tile and a replacement transom window at the front entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 February 2023, 17 February 2023, and 22 February 2023, PROVIDED that the applicant forward survey information for the existing historic windows to remain and PROVIDED that the head, jamb, sill, and transom bar details of the proposed replacement windows match the details of the existing historic windows to remain. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-048

Location

2900 Benton Place, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Renovation, new window
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the partial renovation of an existing house, including the enlargement of an existing window opening, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 18 January 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-049

HPA number
HPA 23-120
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 installation of nine replacement panel antennas, four new panel antennas, 15 replacement remote radio heads, and five new remote radio heads and associated equipment for AT&T at an existing cellular facility at the penthouse of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023, PROVIDED that the tops of the antennas and support structures be mounted no higher than coping of the penthouse wall to which they are mounted, and PROVIDED that all antennas, equipment, and 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 DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

SL 23-051

Location

1624 Portal Drive, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Replacement windows
Review Type
Permit
Recommendation

Returned without action. Permit submission for the installation of fiberglass replacement windows in an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant. Project has been canceled by the property owner.

SL 23-052

HPA number
HPA 23-TBD
Location

2814 Adams Mill Road, NW
United States

Property
Single-family residence
Description
Additions, replacement siding and windows
Review Type
Permit
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the renovation of and two additions to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission largely conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.