Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 4 February 2016

The Commission regrets that the retaining wall and wood fence were installed on public space prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of public space permit for demolition and reconstruction of brick retaining wall no taller than 42 inches with the relocation of the salvaged historic iron fence and for repair of planter wall, or to issuance of permit for proposed alterations to the raised brick terrace and for new stone terrace on a sand and gravel base per supplemental drawings received 20 January 2016. The Commission questions the replacement of the Maple street tree with a smaller Sweetgum tree and recommends the existing tree be retained. 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 installation of solar panels on roof as shown in supplemental drawings received 15 January 2016, PROVIDED no part of the installation would be visible from a public thoroughfare as per mockup of 13 January 2016. 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 installation of solar panels on roof as shown in supplemental drawings received 15 January 2016, PROVIDED no part of the installation would be visible from a public thoroughfare as per mockup of 13 January 2016. 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 fabric awning with open ends and two signs with pin mounted reverse halo letters no taller than 16.5-inches reading "Peet's Coffee" and skylight per supplemental drawings received 19 January 2016. 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 windows with all-wood 1/1 insulated double-hung windows, of front door with a 4 panel wood door, and of double doors at rear elevation per drawings received 15 January 2016. Insulated glazing is appropriate in this case because new windows are 1/1 and replace non-historic multi-light windows. 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 storefronts per supplemental drawings received 14 January 2016 which indicate recessed single doors and continuous recessed clerestory windows. Recommend historic clerestory windows be salvaged and reused at 3245 M Street. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including details and dimensions for alterations and signs, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed alterations, including new doors, attic window to match existing and concrete steps without bullnose at front, and new painted wood siding and trim at rear per drawings received 19 January 2016 which indicate removal of awning and sign, which were installed prior to review or permit. File new submission at DCRA for new awning to extend above doors only and for new sign with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to concept design development for proposed alterations and three-story rear addition per supplemental drawings received 22 January 2016 which indicate slate roof, retention of chimney, repair of existing 2/2 windows on second floor bay and basement entrance under rear addition PROVIDED that replicas of historic front windows with stained glass border in upper sash are single-glazed with true divided light muntins. The Commission questions the excessive amount of interior demolition. File new submission of working drawings, including dimensions, architectural details, cut-sheets and product literature, and landscape plan with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for proposed 17'-0" x 7'-3" garage door at existing car port and in-fill wood trim and siding per drawings received 21 January 2016. 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 basement windows per Option A on drawings received 19 January 2016 which indicate each masonry opening would have a single double-hung single-glazed all-wood window with 3/4-inch true divided light wood muntins and a lower sash screen. 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 roof at entrance, stoop, walkway, 6-feet high replacement wood fence, brick curb no taller than 8-inches with reinstalled historic fence, and altered historic gate per drawings received 22 January 2016.

The Commission regrets that the flashing, brick work and repointing at balconies was initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed brick work at balconies to install new stainless steel flashing with a matte finish per drawings received 27 January 2016. New mortar joints must match dimension, composition and color of existing joints. Refer the proposed repointing to the Historic Preservation Review Board. 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 installation of two signs of pin-mounted metal-faced channel letters reading "Mykita" per supplemental drawings dated 2 February 2016 which indicate 7 ½-inches-tall back-lit letters on M Street and non-illuminated letters no taller than 6-inches on 30th Street. 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 clear glass and stainless steel awning at entry to second floor business projecting no more than 2'-11" per drawings received 21 January 2016. 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 installation of a 24 x 72 inches fabric banner mounted on existing brackets with 7 _-inch letters reading "Resource Furniture" per drawings dated 21 January 2016 PROVIDED that wall mounted sign, which was not approved, is deleted. 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 two-story and basement rear additions per supplemental drawings received 21 January 2016 PROVIDED that window panes have vertical proportions, HVAC equipment is located at rear yard, light fixture is located flanking the doors and wood siding is used. File new submission at DCRA of working drawings, including architectural details, dimensions, cut-sheets for windows, doors, mechanical equipment and light fixture, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to revisions to permit for proposed alterations to carriage house per drawings received 22 January 2016 PROVIDED light fixture is no taller than 10 inches. New brick to match dimensions, color, and texture of historic brick. There is no change to the rest of the scope of work in the previously approved design, including raising the height of east, south and west walls, with stepped parapets for new copper roof, and the multi-light wood windows and doors.

No objection to issuance of permit for alteration, demolition, addition and site work per supplemental drawings received __ February 2016 which indicate all-wood insulated windows with 1-inch wide muntins. 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 one-story rear addition and dormer which is set back from historic chimney per supplemental drawings received 22 January 2016.