Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 September 2024

No objection to the issuance of a permit for rooftop additions to an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024. Previously proposed glazed skylight roof dome structure is now composed of standing seam metal roof panels. 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 two Fibrex replacement patio doors at the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 issuance of a permit for replacement of 16 windows at two existing buildings, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, due to insufficient information for review. Forward a new and completely documented submission for replacement windows with profiles to match the historic windows when ready. Refer to the L'Enfant Trust for historic easement. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Property is under the control of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and is not subject to review under the Shipstead-Luce Act. See Consent Calendar for 19 September 2024, case number CFA 19/SEP/24-p for recommended action.

No objection to the issuance of a revised permit for sign modifications at the southeast corner of the Arlo DC Hotel, currently under construction, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that all attachments be made into existing mortar joints or existing holes from previous sign attachments rather than into new holes in the historic brick. Sign for Arlo Bodega at the corner of G and 3rd Street, NW, is revised to be a plate-mounted halo-illuminated wall sign in lieu of pin-mounted halo-illuminated letters as previously proposed. 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 rooftop antenna on the western parapet wall of the penthouse of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 issuance of a revised permit for modifications to the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Revision includes the addition of a one-story steel spiral stair at the rear facade and the replacement of a previously proposed window with a door on the second floor balcony. 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 7th, 9th, 11th, and 12th (penthouse) floor terraces of an office building currently under construction, including landscape improvements and movable furniture, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 issuance of a permit for the installation of a new halo-illuminated wall sign for Pluma by Bluebird Bakery at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the push-through letter faces be opaque 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.

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 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the electrical meter and AC disconnect be painted to match the wall behind 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 14 green-and-white striped replacement fabric awnings and a retractable awning at the courtyard of an existing hotel, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the awnings be installed without signage. Recommend AGAINST painting the existing balcony and Juliet balcony railings throughout the building a dark bronze color, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024; recommend instead that they be painted to match the original window mullions to maintain congruency with the overall facade color palette and avoid altering the visual proportions of the entrance facade. 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 rooftop solar panel system at the main building of an existing independent school, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the electrical meter and AC disconnect be painted to match the wall behind 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 new street address sign at the main entrance of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 29 replacement windows and a replacement patio door at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 a new accessible ramp at the rear entrance of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024. Submission largely conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for historic easement. 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 the installation of five insert aluminum-clad replacement windows and a door at the front facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024. Forward a new and complete submission for full tear-out replacement windows and front door to match original windows when ready. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement roof on the northwest portion of an existing ambassadorial residence, including the replacement of existing architectural asphalt shingles with natural slate and in-kind natural slate replacement at the sloped portions of the roof, and the replacement of membrane roof with flat seam copper roof at the flat portions of the roof, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a six-foot-tall partial replacement aluminum fence at the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 adjacent property, PROVIDED that the replacement fence match the existing fence in color, height, and design, 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 halo-illuminated push-thru sign for Mckenzie Construction at the front facade of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, due to the inappropriate location and incompatible design of the sign on the historic building, pending further consultation on the placement and design of the sign and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of three aluminum-clad replacement windows in the front facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 entry door at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024. 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 rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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 a dual electric vehicle charging station at the existing Hillwood Estate Greenhouse parking garage, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 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.

Property is under the control of the District of Columbia government and is not subject to review under the Shipstead-Luce Act. See Consent Calendar for 19 September 2024, case number CFA 19/SEP/24-h for recommended action.

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 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the electrical meter and AC disconnect be painted to match the wall behind 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for an addition to and the renovation of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 concept for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house and garage, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, PROVIDED that the panels be installed at least one foot away from the edge of the roof, PROVIDED that the solar panels configuration along the south facade be organized more regularly and oriented consistently 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.