Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 6 September 2018

No objection to issuance of permit for three-story rear addition, skylights, new window well at the front, and rear site work, including relocation of rear fence line, per drawings received 7 September 2018, which indicate that no deck would be installed, chimney would be retained, windows and doors would be wood, the guardrail at the rear would be installed at the mortar joints, and a grate would be installed at the front window well (no railing).  A separate application for solar panels will be submitted at a later time. 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 pool and pool house in rear yard, per drawings received 23 August 2017, PROVIDED pervious pavers are used for the terrace area. 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 removal of existing chain-link fence at side alley for installation of 6-feet tall wood vertical-board capped fence in same location, per drawings received 27 August 2018, PROVIDED the finished side of the fence faces the alley and the horizontal supports are installed on the 3107 side. 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 signage, light fixtures, and door replacements at Thomas Jefferson and 31st Street facades, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate all unapproved elements on the Thomas Jefferson facade, including the canopy, Baked & Wired banner and metal sign, Zap sign, and light fixtures are removed. 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 roof replacement with hand-turned standing seam copper roof on the front slope of house, replacement 3-inch copper downspout, and built-in gutter to match existing, per drawings received 17 August 2018. 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 site work at the front and revisions to site work at the rear, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate the removal of the trash enclosure by the front door. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of front elevation windows, door, shutters, and gate, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate all work would match existing and alterations to the rear elevation will be addressed through a separate application, PROVIDED PVC jamb liners are not visible. 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 replacement wood privacy fence at the rear and side property line, per drawings received 17 August 2018, which indicate a capped vertical-board wood fence located flush with the west wall of the building PROVIDED the finished side of the fence faces the adjacent property. 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 replacement of existing sliding doors with swinging doors at side addition and general clean up of building, including relocation of rooftop MEPs to rear yard within new metal louvered enclosure, removal of exterior speakers, painting, and removal of shed underneath exterior stairs, per drawings received 17 August 2018. Note that signage is not part of the application or recommendation for approval. 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 installation of eleven rooftop solar panels, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate the panels, conduits, and all associated equipment would not be visible from the public right of way. 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 brick masonry repair and replacement at the front elevation, per drawings received 4 September 2018, which indicate the window sills would be repaired to match existing during this work, PROVIDED new mortar matches existing per the mortar analysis. 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 alterations to existing projecting window system at southwest corner of northern-most building, per drawings received 19 September 2018, which indicate the new system would be aluminum clad. 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 replacement of seventy-two original wood windows, per supplemental drawings received 28 August 2018, which indicate the new window sashes will be wood, single-glazed, true-divided-lite with 5/8" muntins to match existing and will be installed within existing wood frames. 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 storefront alterations, rear addition and alterations, and window replacements at front and rear to match existing, per drawings received 7 September 2018. 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 alterations at rear window well, including deepening of the window well, replacement of windows with wood, double-hung windows, and installation of a new grate, as well as relocation and replacement of visible existing AC units at rear garage rooftop, per drawings received 28 August 2018. 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 installation of prohibited weapons signage, per drawings received 17 August 2018, PROVIDED that the quantity of signs is reduced to the minimum amount necessary, only one vinyl decal is proposed on building entrances, and permit drawings show installation method to existing masonry walls.  File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for site alterations, including new railings and work on existing stone wall and stairways, per drawings received 17 August 2018. 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 temporary entrance and ramp at the east elevation of St. Mary's Hall during the new MedStar Hospital building construction, per drawings received 17 August 2018, which indicate the original east elevation entrance would receive the temporary door, the limestone trim and masonry stoop would be carefully protected during the installation of the temporary door and door frame, and the existing aluminum window is reinstalled after removal of temporary entrance. An interior section of the auditorium classroom would be carved out to accomplish this temporary entrance, and a new wood landing, ramp, and stair would be installed at the exterior. 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 replacement and repair to the front porch, selective demolition and alterations to the rear elevation, and a replacement fence, per drawings received 5 September 2018, which indicate the rear transom glazing centered above door opening. 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-story rear addition and site work, per drawings received 6 September 2018, which indicate the chimney would be retained, a single balcony would be installed at the center door opening at the first floor within the masonry plane, a six-panel vehicular gate would be installed at the rear, and more permeability would be incorporated into rear site plan, PROVIDED the brick wall is lowered to be no taller than 7 feet at each terrace landing and no gas lamps are used. 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 alterations at rear, including raising the height of the existing French door openings at the basement level, converting a window to a door at the second floor, reducing the width of the third-floor door opening, and lowering the parapet, railing, and deck floor at the roof, which would call for the installation of through-wall scuppers, per drawings received 24 August 2018, PROVIDED original framing at ell is left undisturbed in lowering of deck floor. 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 first-floor addition underneath existing second-story enclosed sleeping porch, window sash replacement at front with 2/2 lite configuration, window replacement at rear, installation of new sliding gate at rear, and site work, per drawings received 12 September 2018. 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 canopies, seating, and sign reading "Guapo's" per drawings received 28 August 2018, which indicate sign would not appear internally illuminated. 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 issuance of permit for enlargement of masonry opening and replacement of garage door, per drawings received 12 September 2018. 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 rear alterations, including extension of the terrace level and installation of two full-height doors at main level, per drawings received 12 September 2018, which indicate no deck would be installed. 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 demolition of existing second-story frame addition, construction of one-story addition at side of ell, and construction of a detached garage in rear yard with access to alley, per drawings received 12 September 2018. 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 halo-lit, pin-mounted-letter sign reading "James Allen" and storefront alterations and painting, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate the sign is no taller than 12 inches, the letters on the sign are centered on the building, and the existing metal railings at the storefront are maintained. 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 modifications at the roof for the installation of one passenger elevator and the extension of an existing service elevator elevator shaft within the existing glass enclosure, which was part of the original House of Sweden design, per drawings received 24 August 2018, which indicate that additional doors would be installed at the glass enclosure. 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.