Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 16 May 2024

No objection to the issuance of a permit for repairs to the balcony and stairs at the front facade of an existing building, including the installation of replacement wood decking; stair treads, handrail pickets, and other stair components; and infill bricks at damaged areas, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, PROVIDED that the stair treads be replaced with metal to match original conditions instead of the proposed wood, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to the penthouse and rooftop terrace of an existing building, including the installation of a new operable glazed wall, three cabanas, a metal canopy, a green wall, light fixtures, planters, and movable tables and chairs, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2024, 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 issuance of a permit for the installation of rooftop solar panels at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 May 2024, PROVIDED that the solar panels be set back farther from the edge of the roof at Pierce Mill Road and the park in order to not be visible from the pedestrian level, 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 a replacement cooling tower on the roof of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 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.

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. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new bioretention area in public space in the front yard of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, PROVIDED that it is acceptable to the D.C. Department of Transportation to install a bioretention area in public space. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. 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 exterior modifications at an existing house and garage, including the installation of new waterproofing and stucco to replace the exterior cementitious board cladding at the house and garage; the installation of steel frame extensions on the windows and doors at the house; and the construction of a replacement front porch with two new sconce light fixtures, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2024. Submission largely conforms with previously approved concept. 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 three signs at a new hotel, including a new halo-illuminated wall sign at the southeast corner of the site for Arlo Bodega, one halo-illuminated canopy sign at the main entrance facing G Street, NW, and a non-illuminated wall sign at the southwest corner of the site for Arrels, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, PROVIDED that the signs on east and west sides of the canopy be deleted, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new wall sign for Arlo DC Hotel at the parapet of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, due to the sign's inappropriate location at the top of the building. Forward a new submission when ready. 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 eight replacement antennas and eight replacement radio heads behind an existing screen wall at the penthouse of an existing building for Verizon, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 8 May 2024. 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 concept for the installation of a mini-split compressor bracket-mounted to the exterior wall of an existing building to replace four window air conditioning units, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 May 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 the installation of a new exterior louver at the D Street, SW, facade of an existing building for a new day care tenant, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, 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 issuance of a permit for the installation of a new 7'-0" tall metal picket fence with a gate near the northeast corner of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, 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, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee for all work beyond the building restriction line. 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 two halo-illuminated canopy signs and two non-illuminated signs, including a numeral address and a Dolphin Cafe sign, at an existing building for BAU / Bay Atlantic University as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, due to their large size. Forward a new and completely documented submission for signs that comply with sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce area when ready. No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new metal-clad canopy, modifications to an existing canopy, modifications to an existing storefront, and modifications to an existing outdoor seating area partially in public space for BAU / Bay Atlantic University, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee.

No objection to the concept for exterior modifications to an existing building for The Occidental restaurant, including a replacement steel canopy with signage and an exterior patio seating area largely on National Park Service property, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, PROVIDED that the fabric of the umbrellas and chairs be a solid color instead of white and green stripes, pending confirmation from the National Park Service that the sidewalk seating area is acceptable, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. The previously proposed replacement awnings without signage and two replacement sconce light fixtures have been removed from the scope of work. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. 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 modifications to the rear facade of an existing house, including the installation and relocation of two sets of patio doors and a window to replace two existing sets of doors and two windows on the first floor, as well as related structural modifications, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 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 exterior modifications to the north and west facades of an existing building, including the installation of a replacement front entrance door; a replacement ceiling and light fixtures at the arcade and the entrance marquee; and new metal sign bands along P and 22nd Street for future retail signage, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of special paving and a new planter in public space at the front entrance area; a new glass railing with integrated lighting in the top rail in public space along P Street, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, due to the unsuitability of glass for a railing in this location and the proposed location of the planter and special paving in public space. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready. Signs are not included in this review; forward a new and complete submission for signs that conform with the Shipstead-Luce Act area sign regulations when ready. 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.

No objection to the concept for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 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.