Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 3 March 2016

No objection to issuance of permit for new front porch PROVIDED wood pickets are ___-inch on center, and capitals are less attenuated, and existing concrete steps along sidewalk are maintained and new concrete steps at porch match existing warm gray concrete color, as indicated in supplemental drawings received ___ March 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.

The Commission regrets that work at the alley for a new gate was initiated prior to review or permit. No objection to issuance of permit for proposed new metal picket gate, stone-clad stairs and permeable stone terrace with a sand and gravel base at rear yard per drawings received 11 February 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 new four-panel painted wood front door per drawings received 18 February 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 concept design for proposed paving of parking pad and driveway on lot 32 per supplemental drawings received 2 March 2016 which indicate 3x9 inches pavers on a sand and gravel base and an evergreen planter to screen parked vehicles PROVIDED that pavers have a dark color with a tonal variation between the driveway and the parking pad.  Work on private property only; existing brick pavers on public sidewalk and asphalt pavers on apron and curb-cut to remain.  Erect material samples for review.  File new submission at DCRA of detailed and dimensioned drawings, including product literature and material samples, with separate permit applications for each property, for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit to remove existing asphalt shingles and install new copper roof with 1-inch standing seams at 17-inch on center. 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 awnings with lettering no taller than 8 inches reading T.J.Maxx on the valance of the larger awning above the entry doors only per drawings received 23 February 2016 which indicate that the top and bottom of the new woven fabric awnings would align with the awnings on the adjacent storefront so that the transom windows are exposed in their entirety. 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 rear, 6- feet-tall replacement wood fence, brick terrace and wood deck per supplemental drawings received 1 March 2016 which indicate that brick terrace is permeable on a sand and gravel base, and the planting area is located around three sides of the deck.  File new submission of working drawings, including details, dimensions, cut-sheets and landscape plan, with permit application for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for fenestration changes at west and north, new guardrail at basement stair, and removal of non-historic metal railings at front elevation per drawings received 18 February 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 concept design for new storefront alterations with pin-mounted back-lit UBIQ sign per drawings received 18 February 2016, PROVIDED brick upper stories are NOT painted and new mechanical screen is proposed. File new submission at DCRA with detailed drawings, specifications, and dimensions with permit application for review by the Commission.