Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 January 2023

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wing of an existing historic school building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 September 2021, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.