Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 May 2023

Recommend AGAINST the concept for two large halo-illuminated logo signs for Salamander Hotel on the penthouse and tower mansard roofs of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2023.  Roof signs are not permitted in the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Staff notes that submitted renderings appear to show a third proposed sign on the marquee above the front entrance, reading "Salamander", but this sign is not documented elsewhere in the submission. Staff notes with regret that it appears that these three signs, with the two roof signs internally illuminated, were installed without a permit and without CFA review. Please forward a new submission for the marquee sign only, with a design that conforms with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area, when ready.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of three large new halo-illuminated signs at an existing building for Limani, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023; the proposed size of the signs exceeds that permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Forward a new submission for signs that conform with the sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new permeable pavement driveway at a residence that will replace an existing concrete driveway, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 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 replacement of an existing roof that includes: built-up roof system, associated metal flashing, scupper drains, and copings on an existing multi-family residence, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023 and supplemental materials dated and received 15 May 2023 indicating that the new metal coping on the parapet will be a matte gray color similar to the existing coping. 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 25 solar panels on the roofs of two buildings, a garage and an accessory building, and associated equipment on the east facade of the main residence adjacent to an existing electric meter, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 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 replacement of an existing deck with a new 14 ft x 24 ft deck, clad with gray composite decking and an aluminum railing enclosure, and a new 10 ft x 10 ft pergola, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 concept for alterations to the front and rear facades of two existing connected buildings, including replacement glazed storefront at one building; new and replacement windows, doors, and panels at one building; and new recessed infill brick at existing window openings at the rear facades of both; a new elevator overrun structure; and new mechanical equipment, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 May 2023 and 12 May 2023, pending further consultation on the design of the alterations to the front facades, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office. Note: This is a concept approval only. When ready, submit the permit drawings and a permit application to DOB for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of sixteen Fibrex full-frame replacement windows in an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 May 2023. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.