Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 15 January 2026

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of nine antennas, nine radio head units, platforms for cabinets, and associated equipment within three stealth enclosures for AT&T on the roof of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 demolition of an existing five-story building, including the removal of walls, stairs, slabs, columns, ramps, and elevators and the protection of the existing basement foundation walls at levels B1 and B2, in preparation for a larger renovation and addition project, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 halo-illuminated replacement sign behind the entry door transom glazing of an existing building for Potbelly, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received an dated 5 January 2026. 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 new signs for CareFirst on the north, east, and west facades of an existing building, including four corner signs, a wall sign, and an internally illuminated entry sign, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. The use of logos and redundant signs at the building corners and entrances result in visual clutter and are not consistent with the character of the building; the size of the proposed signs exceed that permitted under the DC sign regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area; and internally illuminated signs are not permitted under the regulations. Forward a new submission for a sign that conforms with the regulations for the Shipstead-Luce Act area and with CFA advice when ready. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal lapse in appropriations. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a temporary non-illuminated entry sign at an existing building for CareFirst, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 door at the rear facade and 19 replacement windows at the front and rear facades of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 repairs to the south terrace of an existing building, including the installation of waterproofing, a slot drain, and salvaged stone pavers, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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. 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 3 replacement patio doors at the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 nine-story residential building, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025, PROVIDED that the windows on the east elevation be retained. Submission essentially conforms with the previously approved concept design. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 14 November 2025. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 the installation of a rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Previously proposed solar panels along West Beach Drive, NW, have been relocated to the east and west portions of the roof, minimizing the visual impact from Rock Creek Park. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 and additions to an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025. Revisions include the addition of nine low profile Solatube skylights and the relocation of two existing Solatube skylights. Submission largely conforms with previously approved permit submission. Staff notes that the permit was issued prior to CFA review due to the federal government lapse in appropriations. 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 nine aluminum-clad replacement windows at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 22 December 2025, PROVIDED that the windows be installed as full tear-out replacements rather than inserts, 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 rooftop modifications at an existing building, including additions to the east and west ends of the penthouse, the replacement of an awning with foldable doors to the south side of the penthouse, replacement guardrails and roof membrane, and new lighting, planters, and wood decking, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 15 December 2025, 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 issuance of a permit for the installation of a rooftop solar panel system and associated equipment at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 December 2025, PROVIDED that the panels be installed at least one foot away from the edge of the roof. 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 and associated equipment at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 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 the installation of a rooftop solar canopy system and associated equipment at an existing school and gym, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 22 December 2025. Recommend further consultation with CFA staff on the design prior to submitting for permit review. 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 of an existing house, including the demolition and replacement of the rear facade with eight aluminum-clad windows, one door, fiber cement siding, a new drain pipe, and exterior lighting, as well as the construction of a new backup retaining wall and wood stairs and the installation of replacement brick paving on the existing basement concrete stairs, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 17 December 2025, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are on the subject property or on an adjacent property, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 a replacement Fibrex window at the east facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025, due to insufficient information for review. Staff notes with regret that the permit was issued without CFA review, prior the expiration of the statutory period for Shipstead-Luce Act review.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the replacement of a natural slate roof with architectural asphalt shingles on the sloped portion of the roof, the installation of TPO membrane on the low-sloped roof, and the installation of four replacement skylights at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 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 revised permit for modifications to an existing house currently under construction, including the addition of window wells and a chimney on the rear of the house, associated modifications to dormers, door and window openings, and the installation of replacement windows and doors, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025, PROVIDED that an on-site stone mockup be provided for CFA staff review, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Revisions include the installation of a replacement cedar shingle roof, a replacement flat seam copper roof, gutters, downspouts, new exposed rafter tails at the dormers, replacement windows and doors, and replacement wood siding at the sunroom; the addition of two windows flanking the previously approved chimney; and the substitution of stone veneer cladding for painted siding. 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 two replacement windows at the front facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. The previously proposed replacement window and door at the rear facade have been 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement retaining wall along a driveway that accesses a previously reviewed two-story garage with accessory uses, currently under construction, as well as modifications to the existing landscape, including the installation of new stone-clad retaining walls, terraces, pathways, exterior lighting fixtures, a fountain, vegetable beds, trees, shrubs, and ground covers, as shown in materials received and dated 14 November 2025, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are on the subject property or on an adjacent property, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 solar panel system at an existing house, with all associated equipment to be mounted in the interior of the building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026. 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 four aluminum-clad replacement windows in one unit of a condominium building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 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 seven replacement panel antennas and associated equipment for AT&T at an existing rooftop cellular facility, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, PROVIDED that the antennas and support structures be painted to match the surfaces to which they are attached, PROVIDED that the top of the replacement panel antennas not extend above the top of the existing panel antennas to remain, 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 double-sided monument sign within an existing garden bed in public space for Cornell University, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, PROVIDED that it is acceptable to the DC Department of Transportation to install such a sign in public space, 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 seven new panel antennas and mounts, 21 remote radio heads, and associated equipment within an existing stealth enclosure at an existing rooftop for T-Mobile, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 in-ground swimming pool in the rear yard of an existing house, including new stone paving, pergola, outdoor shower, retaining wall, exterior lighting, garden beds with fencing, landscape, and associated pool equipment, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, PROVIDED that all tree roots with a diameter greater than two inches be avoided, whether the trees are on the subject property or on an adjacent property, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. Refer to National Park Service. 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 2 January 2026, 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 to the issuance of a permit for the construction of 37 new townhouses on Parcel Z of the Parks at Walter Reed, including 17 three-story townhouses and 20 four-story townhouses, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 an existing storefront along the north facade of an existing building, including the installation of a new exit door, a concrete pad connecting the existing sidewalk to the new exit door, and reduction of an existing planting area, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January, 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division. 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 replacement of six transom windows with six intake louvers along the north facade of an existing building for Unlimited Biking, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 concept for modifications and additions to an existing 12-story building, including the relocation of the main building entrance from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, and the removal of the former main entry canopy; modifications to the 12th floor exterior wall enclosure and roof terrace; the addition of a new 3,200-square-foot occupiable penthouse level above the 12th floor; the installation of replacement storefronts at the ground and 12th floors, replacement windows from floors 2 through 11, and curtain wall assemblies along the east and south building facades; and the installation of replacement bronze metal cladding at the ground floor colonnade columns, new exterior lighting, and replacement paving, pending further consultation with CFA staff on the penthouse design, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 the DC Public Space Committee. 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, with associated electrical equipment to be mounted to the rear facade, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, with associated equipment to be mounted to the rear facade of the house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 rooftop solar panel system at an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 rooftop solar panel system at an existing house and detached garage, with associated equipment to be mounted on the west facade of the garage in the rear of the property, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026. 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 L' Enfant Trust for historic easement.

No objection to the concept labeled "Option 3" for the installation of a freestanding sign within an existing garden bed of an existing office building at the corner of Constitution Avenue and First Street, NE, for the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) and the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, PROVIDED that the freestanding sign not be internally illuminated, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Recommend AGAINST the concept for the installation of a wall sign for USAA on the north planter wall, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026; redundant signs are not consistent with the character of the Shipstead-Luce Act area. Refer to the DC Public Space Committee.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of three-story additions to the rear of two adjacent existing buildings, and the installation of replacement windows and doors in the existing buildings, as shown in materials received and dated 2 February 2026 and supplemental materials received and dated 9 January 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Previously proposed three-story rear addition at 233 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, and roof terrace on top of an existing alley garage building have been eliminated from the project scope. 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 L'Enfant Trust 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.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the installation of a replacement pool, waterproofing, pavers, metal privacy screening, handrails, and concrete deck repairs on the second floor of an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January 2026, 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 conversion of three ganged windows and a door into a full-height sliding glass door and for modifications to existing window and door openings on the rear facade of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 January 2026, 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.