Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 April 2024

Returned without action. Permit submission for a third floor addition to and renovation of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 4 November 2022, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 8 April 2024.

Returned without action. Permit submission for the removal of 12 antennas and installation of nine replacement panel antennas and associated equipment to an existing AT&T cellular facility at the penthouse of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 April 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 27 March 2024.

Returned without action. Concept submission for the enclosure of the existing hotel roof terrace, including a permanently installed curving glass wall, a permanently installed curving fabric roof, and a rectangular, retractable, vaulted roof, as shown in materials received and dated 8 September 2023, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 2 April 2024.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of a sign for Wells Fargo at an existing canopy at the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE building entrance, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 installation of a new externally illuminated numeral sign and a non-illuminated street address sign at the New York Avenue, NW, archway entrance of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2024. 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 replacement of a natural slate roof with architectural asphalt shingles at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 and 11 April 2024. 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 rooftop modifications at an existing building, including penthouse additions to the east and west, awning replacement with foldable doors to the south, guardrail and roof membrane replacement, lighting, planters, and wood deck installation, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 masonry repairs at the balcony of an existing corner apartment unit, including rebuilding sections of the masonry walls and replacing drainage scupper, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, PROVIDED that the brick coursing be replicated and the new brick be mixed with salvaged brick in more visible areas such as the exterior masonry face to match the color variation of the existing balcony, and 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new internally illuminated canopy sign at the west facade of new residential building under construction, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to lack of compliance with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a non-illuminated sign for parking and loading on the north facade of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Forward a new submission for signs that comply with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of three doors at an existing building for a restaurant space, including two pairs of double doors at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, facade and a side door at the 12th Street, NW, facade, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. 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 cladding and roof repairs at the east tower penthouse of an existing building, including repairs to the concrete frame and concrete masonry unit backup wall, the installation of an air and weather barrier, the reinstallation of salvaged brick, and the replacement of the existing roof, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials, 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.

Recommend AGAINST the concept for exterior modifications to an existing hotel restaurant, including the replacement of 13 awnings without signage, a steel canopy with signage, two flanking sconces, and an exterior patio seating area, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to the inappropriate design character and lack of documentation for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready. Recommend consultation with staff prior to resubmission. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of two internally illuminated signs for the White House Historical Association, including a sign at the 17th Street, NW, museum entrance for the People's House and a suspended store window sign at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, facade for the White House History Shop, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, due to lack of compliance with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a non-illuminated sign at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, building entrance and three seasonal banners, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Forward a new submission for signs that comply with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, PROVIDED that the existing electrical meter be painted to match the wall behind, PROVIDED that the solar panels be mounted with low-profile rails on the roof rather than above the north parapet, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 installation of seven new solar panels at an existing solar panel array on the roof of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 April 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials, PROVIDED that the existing electrical meter be painted to match the wall 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.