Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 18 July 2024

Returned without action. Permit submission for the construction of a new security booth at the Albermarle Street, NW, entrance of an existing ambassadorial residence, as shown in materials received and dated 3 May 2024, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 3 July 2024.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of seven aluminum-clad replacement windows and replacement front and rear doors, and for front facade repairs at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 June 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 5 July 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 replacement fabric awning with a sign for Cafe Fiorello Coffee Bar on the east facade of an existing building and for vinyl window graphics, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024, PROVIDED that the number of window graphics be reduced in consultation with staff, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new internally illuminated sign for Cafe Fiorello at the southeast corner of an existing building; internally illuminated signs are not permitted in the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Forward a new submission for signs that conform with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area when ready. 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 28 green and white striped replacement fabric awnings at the courtyard, Maine and Maryland Avenue building facades and a retractable awning at the east facade of the courtyard of an existing hotel, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 July 2024, PROVIDED that the awnings be installed without signage and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend that the existing balcony and Juliet balcony railings throughout the building facades not be painted black as proposed due to the lack of congruency with the overall facade color palette and the alteration of the visual proportions of the entrance facade. 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 revised permit for modifications to accommodate a bathroom at the rear facade of a previously approved fourth floor addition, as shown in materials received and dated 5 June 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 installation of flagstone pavers on existing concrete stair risers and treads and existing lead walk, the installation of concrete topping over an existing concrete walkway connecting to the basement, and improvements to the landscape in the front yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024, PROVIDED that the concrete cheek walls at the steps be repaired or replaced in kind rather than covered with stone. Staff notes with regret that the construction of the proposed work has been largely completed without the issuance of a permit and without CFA review, and that a stop work order was issued. 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 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 installation of waterproofing and replacement natural slate at the mansard roof of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024, PROVIDED that the replacement slate roof match the existing slate roof in shape, size, coursing, and lap exposure, 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for additions to an existing garage to convert it to a dwelling unit and connect it via a trellis to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024, due to the inappropriate height and prominence of the addition. Forward a new and completely documented submission when ready.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a new first floor bay window at the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 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 concept for the installation of a replacement transom window above an existing door to accommodate the previously approved removal of an existing air conditioning unit, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 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 two condenser units behind an existing green wall on the roof of an existing building, as shown in materials submitted and dated 5 July 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 concept for an addition to and renovation of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024, pending consultation with staff on the design and 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 cladding repairs at the east tower of an existing complex, including repairs to the concrete frame and concrete masonry unit backup wall; the installation of an air and vapor barrier, helical anchors, and shelf angles; and the installation of new brick masonry cladding on the seventh, eight and roof levels, as shown in materials received and dated 5 July 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 11 July 2024, PROVIDED that the existing brick coursing be replicated and the new brick be mixed with salvaged brick to match the color variation of the existing facade, PROVIDED that the new mortar match the existing brick wall mortar, 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.