Consent Calendar: OGB Meeting — 3 October 2019

No objection to concept design for rooftop deck, per supplemental drawings received 19 September 2019, PROVIDED the siding is wood (not cement) and a visibility check is completed prior to permit submission. File new submission at DCRA of construction drawings, including dimensioned architectural details and cut sheets, for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for installation of halo-lit sign no taller than 12 inches reading "Dr. Martens" at storefront, per supplemental drawings received 19 September 2019, which indicate the letters will be opaque and the light will be a soft white color. 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 solar panels at rooftop and conduits and equipment at the rear, per supplemental drawings received 23 September 2019, which indicate the panels won't 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 issuance of permit for installation of solar panels at rooftop and conduits and equipment at the rear, per supplemental drawings received 23 September 2019, which indicate the panels will 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 rear two-story addition, per supplemental drawings received 19 September 2019, PROVIDED that the exterior materials are high-quality and the applicant study a four-lite high window on the ground floor to introduce a hierarchy to the elevation. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for replacement of slate and TPO roofing to match existing in color, size, and layout pattern, per supplemental drawings received 19 September 2019, PROVIDED staff receives samples of proposed and existing slate and approves prior to installation. 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 slate roof, copper gutters, snow guards, downspouts, and flashing to match existing, per supplemental drawings received ___ September 2019, PROVIDED 70% of existing slate is salvaged and reinstalled, all copper gutters and downspouts are replaced to match existing, and staff reviews and approves existing and proposed slate samples. 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 to install a sign above the front entrance, replace existing pink marble storefront base and restore second floor entrance door, per supplemental drawings received __ October 2019, PROVIDED that a polished black granite or similar is used for the storefront base and applicant demonstrates that no historic flooring exists at front entrance. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for a new wall-mounted sign reading SEPHORA that is 12" tall and halo-lit, mounted through the mortar joints, per supplemental submission received 19 September 2019, PROVIDED that holes from previous tenant's wall sign are patched with a patching mortar that is compatible with brick and color-matched. 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 a blue and white striped vinyl sign wrap installed within the sign band of the existing storefront that reads MARGAUX in letters no more than 12" tall, per supplemental drawings received __ October 2019. 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 replacement of existing French door system at rear ground floor with steel door system to fit within existing opening, replacement of existing membrane roof to match existing, and installation of additional skylight, per drawings received 13 September 2019, PROVIDED applicant redesigns lite proportions of door system to match those of floor above. File permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.

No objection to issuance of permit for removal of existing concrete sidewalk that wraps the building and installation of bricks to match existing sidewalk bricks in size, color, and running-bond pattern, per supplemental drawings received ___ September 2019, PROVIDED smaller infill brick pieces be installed at the edge of the sidewalk instead of in the middle, which would more seamlessly blend the old and new bricks. 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 was commenced without review. No objection to concept design to construct a concrete pad, retaining walls, and stair in the rear yard and to demolish and reconstruct the corrugated metal garage, per supplemental drawings received 13 September 2019, which indicate the garage will be constructed in the same location and dimensions as previously existing garage and the new retaining wall and railing will not be visible from a public thoroughfare. Applicant should work with Commission staff to produce additional documentation and file permit submission at DCRA with detailed and dimensioned drawings for review by the Commission.