Shipstead-Luce Appendix: CFA Meeting — 19 March 2026

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the relocation of three existing antennas and the installation of six replacement panel antennas, 12 replacement remote radio heads, and associated equipment for AT&T on the roof of an existing office building, as shown in materials received and dated 6 June 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 10 March 2026, PROVIDED that the antennas and mounting pipes do not project above the penthouse walls to which they are attached, PROVIDED that the antennas and support structures to be mounted to the penthouse wall be painted to match the wall behind, and PROVIDED that all unused or obsolete telecommunication equipment be removed, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. The previously proposed new antenna sled for the Gamma sector on the roof of the Watergate Hotel in the middle of the hotel's rooftop terrace has been removed from the project scope and the new Gamma sector has been relocated to the western portion of the existing office building penthouse wall. 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 76 replacement bronze windows at an existing building, as shown in materials received and dated 7 July 2025, and supplemental materials received and dated 24 February 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.

Recommend AGAINST the issuance of a permit for the installation of five antennas, including three replacement antennas within existing cylindrical screening structures in Alpha sector along E Street, NW, a new panel antenna within a new square screening structure in Gamma sector along 13th Street, NW, and a new unscreened panel antenna in Beta sector along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; the relocation of three panel antennas and their cylindrical screening structures closer to the roof edge in Alpha sector; and the installation of 28 remote radio heads and associated equipment for AT&T at an existing rooftop cellular facility, as shown in materials received and dated 5 September 2025 and supplemental materials received and dated 6 March 2026, due to insufficient information for review. Forward a new and fully documented submission with adequate photo simulations when ready. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.

Returned without action. Permit submission for a new accessory building for office use and a detached six-car garage with bathroom and storage space at the rear of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 2 January, 2026, has been withdrawn at the written request of the applicant on 5 March 2026. Recommend consultation with CFA staff prior to resubmission. Refer to DDOT Urban Forestry Division.

No objection to the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new single-family residence to be located in a new lot immediately to the north of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission generally conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Urban Forestry Division. Refer to US 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 construction of a new single-family residence to be located in a new lot fronting Primrose Road, NW, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission generally conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC Urban Forestry Division. Refer to US 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 removal of an existing 122-foot-long temporary streatery and the installation of a 44-foot-long replacement streatery for Penn Quarter Sports Tavern on an existing parking lane, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to National Park Service. Refer to General Services Administration. Refer to National Capital Planning Commission. Refer to the 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 two replacement exterior doors and two transom windows at the front and rear facades of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 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 replacement retaining walls at an existing house, including two walls flanking the front driveway, and two walls at the rear patio, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 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, PROVIDED that the new walls match the existing stone cladding, pattern, and mortar color, and pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC 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 concept for building signs, including retail storefronts, numerical address, parking and building identification, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. 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 replacement deck, stairs, and fence at the rear yard of an existing house, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, PROVIDED that the existing front yard storage shed and deck, which was installed without CFA review and possibly without a permit, be removed as part of this project, 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 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 demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new single-family residence, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, pending the receipt of supplemental materials. Submission conforms with previously approved concept. Refer to DC Public Space Committee. Refer to DC 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 installation of a rooftop solar panel system, as shown in materials received and dated 6 March 2026, PROVIDED that all surface-mounted equipment and conduit 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.