Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting - 20 February 2025

Returned without action. Permit submission for the insert installation of five 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a door at the front facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 September 2024, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 23 January 2025.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of 17 aluminum-clad replacement windows at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 8 November 2024 and supplemental materials received and dated 7 February 2025, 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 non-illuminated pin-mounted wall sign for the Warnock Building at the southwest corner of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 12 February 2025, PROVIDED that the sign be no wider than the decorative inset brick panel located immediately below, and 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. 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 construction of a new accessible ramp at the front entrance of an existing building along 20th Street, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025. Submission largely conforms with previously approved concept. 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of six signs, including three non-illuminated wall signs at the main facade, two surface-applied vinyl letter window signs and a projecting sign on the rear facade of an existing building for Fish Shop DC, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025; the proposed furred out portal detracts from the character of the building; the size of the signs exceeds that permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area; projecting signs are not allowed in the 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for modifications to the 10th floor rooftop terrace at an existing office building, including the installation of three 7'-6" tall steel shade structures and furniture, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, PROVIDED that the pergolas not be movable and that the color blend with the building behind and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Staff notes with regret that a shade structure was installed on the penthouse rooftop terrace without CFA review. 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 an existing door opening and for the installation of eight replacement windows, a door, and a new ductless heat pump at the rear of an existing house for the library and living room, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, 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 modifications and additions to an existing house, including the installation of a replacement roof; the addition of four dormers with skylights, a second floor extension over the front porch, and a new second floor rear deck and door; and the installation of lighting fixtures and a new elevator shaft with an attic elevator stop, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, 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 for the issuance of a permit for the installation of two real estate leasing signs at the second floor slab level, one along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, and the other one along 17th Street, NW, at an existing office building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of a real estate sign on the chamfered southeast corner of the existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025. 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 construction of a new one-story rear addition and a new flagstone patio, fence and gate; the installation of 48 aluminum-clad replacement windows and five doors; and the removal of window shutters at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, 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 for 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 7 February 2025. 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 a roof terrace renovation at the north garage of Columbia Plaza, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, 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 eight full-frame aluminum-clad replacement windows in one unit of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 February 2025. 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 twelve full-frame replacement windows in one unit of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 13 February 2025. 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 removal of 15 remote radio heads and the installation of nine replacement panel antennas, 12 replacement remote radio heads, and associated equipment at an existing rooftop cellular facility for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, PROVIDED that antennas #1 and 3 in Beta sector and their mounting supports extend no higher than the existing walls behind, PROVIDED that all antennas and mounting structures in Beta sector, including the existing, be painted to match the surfaces 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 for 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 7 February 2025, PROVIDED that the panels be installed at least one foot away from the edge of the roof, 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 for 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 7 February 2025. 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 a second floor addition and deck on the rear of an existing house, including replacement windows and doors, modifications to existing masonry openings, a new areaway, a new window well, and a new skylight, as shown in materials received and dated 13 February 2025, 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 repairs of 20 8-story tiers of concrete balconies, five on the north and five on the south facades of two existing buildings, including the installation of replacement concrete slabs, reinforcing steel, and aluminum guardrails, 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 non-illuminated tenant sign for the Embassy of Ireland at the Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, entrance of an existing office building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025, PROVIDED that the sign location does not conflict with the location of previously approved tenant signs. Previously approved tenant sign for the White House Historical Association at the same location will no longer be installed at the direction of the building owner. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.