Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 20 March 2025

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a non-illuminated panel sign at a concrete portal at the main entrance and a suspended woven fish sculpture above the rear door of an existing building for Fish Shop DC, as shown in materials received and dated 7 February 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 and 13 March 2025. The previously proposed furred-out portal on the front facade and two surface-applied vinyl letter window signs on the rear facade were removed from the project scope. 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 D.C. Department of Transportation and is not subject to review under the Shipstead-Luce Act. See Consent Calendar for 20 March 2025, case number CFA 20/MAR/25-m for recommended action.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of 12 new panel antennas, 12 new remote radio heads, and associated equipment at an existing rooftop cellular facility for AT&T, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025, PROVIDED that antennas in Beta and Gamma sectors and their mounting supports extend no higher than the coping of the parapet wall behind, PROVIDED that all antennas and associated mounts and equipment be painted to match the penthouse walls 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 the installation of three signs for Chick-fil-A at an existing building, including a non-illuminated pin-mounted replacement aluminum wall sign on the main facade and two signs at an existing wayfinding pylon in public space, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 March 2025, PROVIDED that all mechanical fasteners for the wall sign be located in existing mortar joints or existing attachment holes only 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 the installation of a replacement main entry door and the refurbishment of an ornamental grille panel at an existing diplomatic residence, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 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.

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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of replacement stairs at a deck on the upper front roof of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025, due to its incompatible design in a highly visible location. Staff notes with regret that the existing roof deck and stairs were constructed despite CFA recommending against the issuance of a permit due to the inappropriate visibility of the deck and stair on the front roof; it appears that the constructed roof deck and stair were not included in the permit issued at the time.  Recommend removal of the deck and stair.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of 13 full-frame aluminum-clad replacement windows in one unit of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 and 18 March 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 renovations to an existing house, including modifications to an existing glass block wall and the installation of 12 aluminum-clad replacement windows, three replacement doors, a replacement skylight and sun room roof, a new entry door to a second unit, two new skylights on the sun room roof, and new exterior light fixtures, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 19 March 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 a wood-clad replacement window at the second floor and natural slate roof shingles at the back side of the turret on the front facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 7 March 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 14 March 2025, PROVIDED that the replacement slate roof match the existing slate roof in shape, size, coursing, and lap exposure. Note: Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DOB technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.