Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 5 November 2015

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear for new bay window as shown in supplemental drawings received 14 October 2015 which indicate removal of retractable awning.  Relocate the light fixture from its current location above the door to one side flanking the door.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for one pin-mounted metal sign with 6"-tall-letters reading "Moleskine", new glazing at show windows with 3"-tall vinyl letters and logo, and new fabric on existing rear awning frame per drawings received 14 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to the concept design for proposed alterations, including the removal of the existing stairs on side of house, the new stairs on side yard, the wood posts on porch and the replacement standing seam metal roof as per supplemental drawings received 25 September 2015.  File new submission of construction drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 6-feet tall wood gate as per drawings received 20 October 2015 PROVIDED that the finished side faces the street, the post base plate is not visible from the street, the posts caps are metal, and the gate is painted or stained with an opaque stain.  Recommend trash cans be relocated where they would not be visible from a public thoroughfare.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to concept design for proposed alterations to storefront, including wood paneling at base of show windows, fixed window on secondary opening, back-lit sign on band above storefront, and for rear addition of glass structure per supplemental drawings received 19 October 2015 which indicate retention of storefront and clerestory windows at front facade and a sloped roof with brick core at stairs at rear addition PROVIDED sun protection is incorporated into the design of rear addition and that wall sconces on front facade are deleted.  File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to the issuance of permit for proposed 6-feet tall iron replacement fence and gates as per drawings received 22 October 2015.  File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings for other features of the design, including those in public space, that are not part of this application, for review by the Commission.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit to erect metal stoop at main entrance and two-story porch with wood columns, brackets, and copper roof per drawings received 20 October 2015.     Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to Canal Road entrance and for new attendant’s booth per drawings received 22 October 2015 which indicate sign composed of 14-inches-tall "G U" letters pin-mounted to stone wall located in front of booth.    Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for the proposed site work at the rear yard including 7’ tall brick garden wall, wood gate, stairs, and replacement decking per drawings received 22 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed replacement of asphalt shingle roof with a standing seam ___ roof with 1-inch tall hand crimped seams PROVIDED traditional detailing is used per supplemental information received ___ November 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.

No objection to issuance of permit for non-illuminated, metal panel sign with acrylic letters no taller than 5-inches reading “Postmodern Foods” per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015.   Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that alterations to rear were initiated prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear and for brick in-fill of masonry openings PROVIDED metal cladding of solid wood sills is deleted as per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015 which indicate brick-in-fill recessed 1 1/4 inches.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations PROVIDED that the front door is sized to fit the masonry opening without a built-up frame, the light fixture is located flanking the door and that the three new windows at the rear are 1/1 all-wood windows with traditional profile and detailing and no vinyl jamb liner per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations including copper and glazed monitor at hyphen and new steel fenestration at first floor of rear ell and existing 6/6 wood windows at second story of ell to be repaired per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015.  The Commission regrets the extent of interior demolition in this Federal-era building.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to rear, including 12-feet wide parking pad on a permeable sand and gravel base, two 4-feet wide planting beds, a lattice fence, a sunken terrace, new fenestration at basement, relocation of wood stairs and new landscaping PROVIDED sunken terrace is permeable on a sand and gravel base, new doors and windows are all-wood, number of light fixtures is reduced and lanterns are no taller than 14 inches per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets the historically inappropriate application of DEFS and EIFS (applied polymeric finish coating system) to this free-standing brick residence built in 1898.  No objection to issuance of permit to remove all areas of DEFS and EIFS applied without review or approval as shown in drawings received 22 October 2015 PROVIDED acceptable proposal for removal method is received by 12 November 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for wall mounted fire department connection per drawings received 16 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for one fabric awning with 2 3/16”-tall-letters reading “Barnes Vanze Architects” at the main entrance and two door buzzers as indicated on drawings received 22 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for pair of doors at second story rear and wood and steel pergola per drawings received 22 October 2015.   Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations and site work which indicate 7-feet tall brick walls at side yards, 7 feet tall solid wood fence on west property line, wood picket fence and gates no taller than 42-inches at front yard, and repaving of driveway PROVIDED that terraces are permeable on sand and gravel base and the number of light fixtures is reduced per supplemental drawings received ___ November 2015.  Erect a samples mock-up of the driveway pavers for approval prior to ordering materials.  Wood fences to have opaque stain or paint.  Lamppost at front yard was deleted from this permit application,  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

No objection to issuance of permit for three 22-inch square signs suspended from a single bracket with illumination per supplemental drawings received 26 October 2015.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval prior to the issuance of a permit.

The Commission regrets that  the alterations at the rear were initiated prior to review or permit.  No objection to issuance of permit for existing 6-feet tall vertical board fence PROVIDED that the top of the fence is consistent at a height no more than 6-feet above the grade of the rear yard.  An 8-feet tall fence is not compatible with the historic buildings in this block.  Wood fences to have opaque stain or paint.  File new submission of construction drawings, including details and dimensions, for the proposed sheds, retaining wall and pavers on rear yard, which were deleted from this application, for review by the Commission.  Note:  Any subsequent modifications to the approved design, including those made during DCRA technical review, must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval.